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Attachment, regulation, and competency (ARC) framework
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Initially developed for kids and caregivers, the ARC framework addresses how complex trauma affects attachment patterns, self-regulation, and basic skills.
What is attachment-based therapy?
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Based in attachment theory, attachment-based therapy helps you explore how your earliest experiences with caregivers taught you to form relationships.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Learn more about ACT, a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps you accept what can’t be changed and commit to action where change is possible.
The ripple effect of trauma from gun violence
May 4, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Coni Sanders, LPC
Imagine each mass shooting as the epicenter of an earthquake. Even indirect exposure to this kind of trauma can leave whole communities in need of support.
Breaking the cycle of Jewish American generational trauma
May 4, 2024 | Written by Michelle Goodman | Featuring Galit Atlas, PhD, and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD
Anxiety and fear are as familiar to American Jews as their own ancestors. But revisiting the past can help disrupt generational trauma and lead to joy.
Financial trauma: How money trouble can affect mental health
May 4, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Thomas Faupl, LMFT, SEP
From being unable to meet basic needs to experiencing a huge loss, financial trauma can happen to anyone—and it can take a real toll on your mental health.
Childhood trauma and repressed memories
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Forgetting details from childhood is a normal part of aging, but trauma we experienced as children may impact our memories more deeply.
Are video games actually bad for you?
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Video games offer some mental health benefits, but excessive gaming can lead to anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Find out how much is too much.
Could your next therapist be a chatbot?
May 4, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Chatbot apps offer free, accessible mental health support—but they may cause more problems than they solve, explains Emma Bedor Hiland, PhD.
Digital technology and mental health
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Digital technology has become an essential part of daily life. Learn about the positive and negative effects it might be having on your mental health.
The power of self-awareness: A whole-person perspective
May 4, 2024 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP
In this four-part series, find out what self-awareness really is, its limitations, and how it differs from attention.
The power of self-awareness: The mind (your superpower)
May 4, 2024 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP
In part three of this four-part series, learn what mind-brain fusion, cognitive fusion, and brain babble are (and why they’re relevant).
The power of self-awareness: The anatomy of the whole self
May 4, 2024 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP
In part two of this four-part series, discover how the whole self is really defined, plus how the two parts of the brain influence our awareness.
Emotions, emotional health, and emotional regulation
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Emotions are complex, and they affect our thoughts, actions, and physical well-being. Explore these tips on how to manage your emotions in healthy ways.
Connecting with veterans at the holidays
May 4, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
For some veterans and service members, the holidays can be tough to navigate. Justin Baker, PhD, has tips for civilians and vets on how to stay connected.
Internalized homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
LGBTQIA+ people who are surrounded by negative messages about their identity may absorb them, often at the expense of their own mental health.
Grief: Stages, symptoms, and support
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Grief is a natural, human response to loss. A professional grief therapist can help you process your grief and move toward acceptance.
The Silent Generation and mental health
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Born between 1928 and 1945, the Silent Generation learned to prioritize survival and sacrifice, but not to talk openly about the traumas they experienced.
Baby Boomers and mental health
May 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers have witnessed continued shifts in how mental health is discussed across their lifetimes.
Providing constructive feedback in clinical supervision
May 4, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
The first time you take on a supervisory role, you may wonder what kind of feedback to give, how best to deliver criticism, and how to build rapport. Read on...
10 tips for managing travel anxiety
May 4, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Travel anxiety can stem from planning a trip, taking transportation, interacting with others, and more. Learn to manage your anxiety and enjoy the journey.
Why is teen suicide on the rise?
May 3, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Amber M. Samuels, PhD, LPC
Today’s teens are experiencing more sadness, depression, and suicidal ideation. If you spot any of these red flags, look for professional help right away.