Contributed by Maggie Mulqueen
Can We Go Back?
A Therapist Contemplates a Return to the OfficeAll of us, therapists and clients alike, have been forced to adapt to the reality of living in a pandemic. But as we catch our collective breath, we must... Read more
Money Matters
Getting Clear with Ourselves and Our ClientsKnowing your financial worth as a therapist can model self-care and self-respect for clients. Read more
Shedding Tears in Video Sessions
Why Have Our Clients Stopped Crying?I’m not a therapist who judges the value of a session by the presence or absence of tears. But now that we’re a few months into the pandemic and meeting... Read more
If the Dress Fits...
Sorting Through a Closet Full of MemoriesWhen a mother and daughter are cut from different cloths, can they still hang in the same closet? Read more
Reflections on Remote Work with Clients
New Lessons on the Space Between UsAs a therapist, I've always liked to work a certain way, in person, face to face in my cozy office. But when the coronavirus hit and I repurposed a guest... Read more
Changing Places
When a therapist moves offices after 30 years, a lot of emotional issues get stirred up.When a therapist moves offices after 30 years, a lot of emotional issues get stirred up. Read more
Remembering Catherine
Coming to Terms with a Client’s MurderOver the course of my career, numerous world events have entered my office. But none of them prepared me for grieving the murder of Catherine, my client of 15... Read more
Maggie Mulqueen
Maggie Mulqueen, PhD, is in private practice in Brookline, MA. She’s the author of On Our Own Terms: Redefining Competence and Feminity.