Contributed by Michele Weiner-Davis
First, Make the Bed
A Gentle Path through DepressionIn the throes of depression, a therapist searches for a magic bullet. Read more
When All Else Fails
Stories of Vulnerability and PossibilityThe self-assurance of expert practitioners who publicly present their work can lead everyday therapists to believe that psychotherapy is a far more predictable... Read more
Affair Repair
Lessons on Changing DirectionsCouples therapy can be difficult and dicey, especially when there’s an affair in the mix. To keep afloat in the emotional tumult, most therapists cling to... Read more
A sex-starved marriage isn’t about the number of times per week or per month people are actually having sex. It’s one in which one spouse is longing for... Read more
Knowing When to Push
Balancing Safety and ChallengeWhen a client has been sexually abused, it can be difficult to find the balance between creating safety and challenging old patterns. Read more
It Takes One to Tango
You Don't Need Both Partners to Do Couples TherapyMany therapists define the type of therapy they practice by taking a head count: if one person is present, they're practicing individual therapy; if two or... Read more
The New 'Mixed' Marriage
Working with a couple when one partner is gayIn 2004, the outing of New Jersey Governor James McGreever brought widespread attention to the new "mixed marriage ." But the issues such couples struggle with... Read more
In the Mood
Desire Seldom Comes to Those Who WaitIf you've ever thought that a couple's sexual relationship is a barometer of other aspects of their marriage, join the club. And if, because of this belief... Read more
Michele Weiner-Davis
Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW, director of the Divorce Busting Center, is the author of the bestsellers The Sex-Starved Marriage and Divorce Busting.