The Larger Conversation
Ideas that stretch our cultural perspectivesIf we do not examine and honor the root of the suffering, such as colonization and dehumanization, we will continue to experience the same suffering over and... Read more
It Gets Better
'The Millennial Therapist' on Beginning a Journey to Find YourselfSara Kuburic, the Millennial Therapist, explains the effects of self-loss and why it's important to find yourself again. Read more
The Return of the Enneagram
A Pop-Psych Gimmick or a Path to Self-Knowledge?The Enneagram is an ancient self-help tool that seems to be experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Does it have a place in the therapy room? Read more
The Rise of Therapy-Speak
Matthias Barker on Bridging Social Media and the Therapy RoomInfluencer and clinician Matthias Barker gives his take on what therapists can do when clinical buzzwords morph into flippant or incorrect notions that clients... Read more
Going Public with your Therapist
Reexamining a Compelling Film Through a New LensDo Sarah Brady’s allegations about Jonah Hill undermine the implicit message of Stutz, his documentary about therapy? Read more
"I Know What's Wrong With Me"
Social Media and the Lure of Self-DiagnosisAlthough people might benefit from the sense of certainty that accompanies a self-diagnosis, it can also mislead them into embracing a fixed—or even a... Read more
The Hidden Trauma of Moral Injury
From Personal Anguish to Communal HealingBecause moral injury—one of the most significant contributors to the high rate of suicide among U.S. veterans—is rooted in conscience, not fear... Read more
Awakening the Warrior
A Black Psychologist’s Battle with Racism"Like my father before me I’ll continue to wage war against racism, confident that awareness will hold my aim steady." Read more
The War at Home and Abroad
A Therapist’s Call to ActionIt’s time for all of us to let ourselves feel the pain of these crimes, instead of ignoring it. In doing so, perhaps we can foster an appreciation of... Read more
From her bestselling book, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman shares common examples of toxic positivity and why they hurt. Read more