Contributed by Steven Stosny
The Problem with the Borderline Diagnosis
Getting Beyond the LabelHave we unfairly pathologized clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder? Read more
Storm Damage
Angry Words Can Sink a RelationshipEven though partners may forgive each other after a heated argument, the hurtful words that were hurled can be haunting nonetheless. Read more
“Nobody Knows!”
Helping Introverts Appreciate Their StrengthsA young introvert in college learns to embrace her temperament as a gift, rather than a problem. Read more
Breaking the Chain of Resentment
How to Help Clients Move Past Old WoundsHow do you strike a balance between validation and empowerment in helping those afflicted with chronic resentment? Read more
Blue-Collar Therapy
The Nitty-Gritty of Lasting ChangeChanges in the habitual attitudes and behaviors that shape our lives rarely happen as the result of psychological epiphanies or emotional catharsis. Most... Read more
Life After Betrayal
Getting Past the Victim IdentityWhen working with clients who’ve experienced an intimate betrayal, it’s important to empower them to move beyond a victim identity. Read more
How to Heal the Angry Brain
Mad MenMen with anger problems are generally highly reluctant clients who come to our offices only because they’ve gotten “the ultimatum” from their wives... Read more
Lions Without a Cause
Men's animal instincts don't fit the modern worldLet's face it: love means something quite different to men and women. A look at other species of social mammals offers some remarkable insights into the... Read more
Old Habits Die Hard
Making couples therapy stickIt's one thing to make change happen in a couples session; it's quick another to make those changes tick over time. Read more
Male-Friendly Couples Counseling
Finding love beyond wordsTo do successful couples therapy, it's crucial to understand how to make our methods more male-friendly. Read more
Steven Stosny
Steven Stosny, Ph.D. is a well-known therapist and author of many books and articles. He’s appeared on all the major networks and national radio shows, most of the major newspapers and magazines. He has taught at the University of Maryland. His blog on PsychologyToday.com has more than 21 million views.