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Family therapy: Types, benefits, and techniques
October 11, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team
Family therapy can help families function and communicate better when they are experiencing difficult times. Learn more about the types of family therapy.
Taking charge of your emotions: Strategies for keeping it together when kids fall apart
January 3, 2023 | 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...
Generational trauma, epigenetics, and mental health
January 27, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Research suggests the trauma of past generations may be passed down and can even alter our genes. Learn more about how this can affect mental health.
Setting healthy boundaries in relationships
February 1, 2023 | 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.
Why people ghost (and how to get over it)
February 9, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
Ghosting happens all the time, but it can still feel awful. Explore the reasons why someone might suddenly cut off communication—and how to move past it.
What if divorce is the best thing you can do for your kids?
February 10, 2023 | 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.
How to grieve the loss of a pet
March 29, 2023 | 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.
To stay together forever, get a sleep divorce
April 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Alexandra Solomon, PhD
One in five couples sleep in separate rooms. So why do we still feel so weird about it? “Disney did us dirty,” says relationship expert Alexandra Solomon.
Advocating for your K-12 child with disabilities
April 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD
Many school districts offer resources for K-12 kids with disabilities. Learn more about the kinds of support that may be available to your family.
Attachment theory and the four attachment styles
April 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.