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Identifying the Characteristics of Narcissistic Abuse
Dr. Ramani Durvasula shares insights into the unique patterns of narcissistic abuse, the fallout experienced by survivors, and the reasons why this form of abuse is often misdiagnosed.
How Betrayal Trauma Manifests in Clients Impacted by Narcissistic Abuse
Dr. Ramani Durvasula shares how betrayal trauma shows up in clients affected by narcissistic abuse, including common emotional and behavioral responses. Plus, she provides insights into therapeutic approaches that promote healing and resilience.
Understanding Human Giver Syndrome and Its Impact on Therapists
Therapists are natural caregivers, but it doesn't mean you need to giving endlessly without taking care of yourself. Get practical antidotes from Emily Nagoski, PhD, to combat burnout and reclaim balance in your life.
How Therapists Can Address the Impact of High-Conflict Personality Styles
Addressing the impact of high-conflict personality styles requires a nuanced, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach. Dr. Ramani Durvasula shares key strategies therapists can use in their sessions right away.
6 Practices for Grieving Clients Suffering from Loss
Grief is a deeply personal and transformative journey—one that cannot be rushed, fixed, or fully understood by anyone but the person experiencing it. David Kessler shares valuable insights to help clients navigate their unique experiences of loss, deepen their understanding of grief, and gently guide them toward healing and renewal.
The Hidden Impact of Core Beliefs on Mental Health
Understanding a client’s core beliefs is essential for deciphering their reactions to life’s triggers. PESI authors Leslie Sokol, PhD, and Marci Fox, PhD, share free worksheets to use with clients to discover their personality types and core beliefs, so you can help them with their battle of self-worth.
How Becoming a C-IRT Can Enhance Your Practice and Client Outcomes
Are you considering becoming a IRT certified therapist? Learn what a therapist does in Integrated Relationship Therapy, as well as the criteria and benefits of becoming certified today from sex and relationship expert Dr. Tammy Nelson.
Help Clients Develop Awareness of Spiraling Negative Thinking with This Exercise
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Focused attention on stressful thoughts is known as rumination. Gina Rollo White, MA, shares a mindfulness intervention to help your clients stop the spiraling negative thoughts that can lead to feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, and unworthiness.
Help Clients Create Harmony with This Mindfulness Intervention
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It's time for clients to shift the idea that wellness is only for someone in imminent danger of breaking down. Gina Rollo White, MA, shares a mindfulness intervention that will help clients create harmony between learning to identify the suffering caused by stress and applying a proactive strategy to process and regulate emotions.
Practices to Help Relationships Heal, Grow & Thrive
Alexandra Solomon, PhD, shares her hope for Relational Self-Awareness. Plus, FREE downloadable daily practices from her book Love Every Day.