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Put me in, coach! Just don’t stress me out
May 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Bill Reichle, LPC
Most American kids participate in sports. But with competitive leagues asking much more of athletes and families, there may be mental health risks at play.
Second adolescence: An alternative to the midlife crisis
May 14, 2024 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker
Instead of viewing midlife as a time of emotional unraveling, therapists can see it as an opportunity to help clients gain a fuller sense of purpose in...
Setting healthy boundaries in relationships
May 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Relationship boundaries can play a big role in your mental health. Follow this guidance to set and maintain healthy boundaries with everyone in your life.
Sex, intimacy, and mental health
May 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Safe, consensual sex between adults is a normal, healthy part of life. Learn more about approaching sex and intimacy with your mental health in mind.
Taking charge of your emotions: Strategies for keeping it together when kids fall apart
May 14, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
When children experience big emotions, the role of a caregiver is to model emotional regulation and provide support without getting sucked into the chaos. Help...
Teaching kids about healthy friendships and boundaries
May 14, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
In celebration of her debut book, "The Not-So-Friendly Friend," Christina Furnival shares worksheets that can be used to help children understand, set, and...
Teletherapy and the promise of access
May 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Once hailed as the path to accessible mental health care, has teletherapy really opened any doors? Tuera Holland, LMSW, explores its advantages and limits.
The healing power of storytelling
May 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Therapy has long been a place to share stories, and some types of therapy center reading and writing them. Bibliotherapist Bijal Shah explains how they work.
Toxic positivity vs. healthy positivity
May 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Learn what toxic positivity is, why it’s harmful, and how to practice a healthier mindset that validates your full range of emotions while offering hope.
What if divorce is the best thing you can do for your kids?
May 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Steven O’Brien, PsyD
Divorce doesn’t have to mean disaster for your children. With the right approach and guidance, says Steven O’Brien, PsyD, it can result in a happier family.
Zoom fatigue: How to keep children and teens engaged in online therapy
May 14, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
Doing therapy online has become the new normal, but it presents unique challenges many clinicians have not dealt with previously. Laura Dessauer gives us six...
Should you quit your job for your mental health?
May 10, 2024 | Written by Suzi Sena, EdS, LPC
It’s normal for work to feel stressful sometimes. But when it starts to affect your mental health, it may be time to consider your options.
How much screen time is too much?
May 10, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Too much screen time can have a variety of negative effects, but there are healthy ways to limit your screen time and enjoy it too.
The power of self-awareness: Practical steps to enhance it
May 9, 2024 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP
In the final part of this four-part series, learn several techniques you can use to enhance your self-awareness.
How to find free or affordable therapy
May 9, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Therapy can be pricey, especially if you don’t have insurance. Try these free and low-cost options, including community clinics, support groups, and more.
Using EMDR therapy to treat chronic pain
May 9, 2024 | Written by Suzi Sena, EdS, LPC
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy may help reduce or alleviate chronic pain. Learn more about this method of treatment.
What is gender-affirming mental health care?
May 8, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Hope Krashnak, LCSW
Whether you’re exploring your own gender identity or wondering how to support your child, here’s how a gender-affirming therapist can help you navigate.
How to stay friends when your friends have kids
May 8, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Even if you’ve been tight forever, friendships change when one of you becomes a parent. Can you stay connected after your lives take such different paths?
Food, mood, and a healthy attitude: How to feel good from what you eat
May 8, 2024 | Written by Kathleen Zamperini, MA, MEd, LPC, CIMHP
Food and mood are intricately connected. Follow these tips to eat in a way that supports your emotional well-being.
5 lessons on how to overcome fear
May 8, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
We all experience fear. Learning how to face it, unpack it, and move through it can help you reach new levels of personal growth.
Mental health in the workplace
May 8, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Our work environment can play a big role in our mental health. Learn to recognize and treat signs of stress, burnout, discrimination, and other challenges.
How to manage your mental health after a layoff
May 8, 2024 | Written by Suzi Sena, EdS, LPC
Losing your job can be a traumatic experience—and an exciting opportunity. Follow these tips to take care of your mental health as you focus on what’s next.
What to do when your job impacts your mental health
May 8, 2024 | Written by Suzi Sena, EdS, LPC
If your job is causing stress, anxiety, or depression, it may be time to make changes. Here's where to start.
The relationship between faith and therapy
May 8, 2024 | Written by Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv
Mental health professionals and faith leaders offer different kinds of guidance that can work together to help people through difficulties in their lives.
What is LGBTQIA+ imposter syndrome?
May 8, 2024 | Written by Kirsten Fuchs | Featuring Hayden Dawes, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Even if you’re confident in your identity, this type of imposter syndrome may spring from concern you aren’t “queer enough” for the LGBTQIA+ community.
How to grieve the loss of a pet
May 8, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Saying goodbye to a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human family member. We hope these tips will help you process your grief and start to heal.
The slow burn of anticipatory grief
May 8, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jasmine Cobb, LCSW
Getting a terminal diagnosis—or loving someone who does—may give you more time to prepare. Yet it can also mean that grief starts long before life ends.
What it’s like to start your own private practice
May 8, 2024 | Written by Frank Anderson, MD
Opening a private practice comes with unique challenges. Therapist and psychiatrist Frank Anderson offers guidance based on his own experience.
How to use social media as a therapist
May 8, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Matthias Barker, LMHC
Going social has risks, but it can help you expand your practice and audience. Follow Matthias Barker’s tips to use these powerful platforms responsibly.
How to help clients while managing your own emotions
May 8, 2024 | Written by Frank Anderson, MD
Therapist, psychiatrist, author, and speaker Frank Anderson talks about how to support and empathize with clients while also taking care of yourself.
How to grow your therapy practice: 4 tips for getting started
May 8, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Being able to grow your practice is essential to your success as a mental health professional. Follow these tips to get started.
At Give an Hour, therapists extend their reach to veterans in need
May 8, 2024 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker
Since its founding in 2005, the Give an Hour organization has created a nationwide network of nearly 7,000 social workers, psychotherapists, psychiatrists...