Mad to Be Normal: A Review of the New R.D. Laing Biopic
A new film depicts the life and times of the revolutionary—and controversial—psychiatrist who shunned neuroleptic drugs in favor of a psychological understanding of schizophrenia.
View ArticleBringing Music to Veterans
In celebration of Veterans Day, let's peek at how music therapy is improving the quality of life of veterans in Atlanta.
View ArticleThe Nine Most Asked Questions About Life Coaching (Answered)
So you want to be a life coach?
View ArticleDreams Help Us Connect With Our Inner World
Is Sigmund Freud's "Interpretation of Dreams" still relevant more than a century later?
View ArticleThe Hypocrisy of Antipsychiatry
Coercive psychiatry and antipsychiatry are two sides of the same coin.
View ArticleOpiate addiction: a cautionary tale and case discussion
See how one courageous woman is surviving and thriving while getting treatment for opiate use disorder.
View ArticleMaking the Best Treatment for Insomnia More Available
Insomnia affects millions, yet the number-one treatment often remains out of reach. Now apps make CBT-I available through web and mobile platforms.
View ArticleHow to Heal the Primal Wound
To protect ourselves from feeling the primal wound, we create a false world and a false self.
View ArticleAn Unexpected Sight in the Rearview Mirror
It is unusual, at age 75, to suddenly view more than 50 years of struggles in an entirely new light.
View ArticleParenting Strategies Are Largely Ineffective
5 Ideas: Will parents use them? 1. Childhood is not all preamble.
View ArticleBeyond the Casting Couch: Part 1
How to help victims of sexual abuse begin to take back their lives.
View ArticleCouples: Do You Argue About “A” When the Real Issue is “B”?
When couples enter therapy to work on what they see as their main difficulty, there's generally a more fundamental, underlying problem not yet recognized by them.
View ArticleThe Health Benefits of Light
Wondering about bright light or dim blue or red light for depressed mood? Research studies show benefits for depressed mood, seasonal affective disorder and some sleep problems.
View ArticleChange Your Brain with Cognitive Therapy
Ever question the touchy-feely techniques recommended by your therapist? Here's why you should take their advice!
View ArticleRoadblocks to Intimacy & Trust X: Breaking the Silence
I know of no relationship that improved without conversation.
View ArticleHow to Break Free From Excessive Internet Gaming
There is a growing awareness that problematic Internet use can have serious consequences. A new study demonstrated one simple technique that can help.
View ArticleSelling Bad Therapy to Trauma Victims
It takes more than 20 sessions, or about six months of weekly therapy, before therapy patients start to improve.
View ArticleHow To Shift Your Inner Attitude From Harsh To Compassionate
Research suggests that fears of self-compassion can get in the way of growth. Developing compassion can help to facilitate change. Read a comprehensive overview here.
View ArticleThe Truth Shall Set You Free
The purpose of all psychotherapy is to free people from the ravages of misery. But first, they must think and act truthfully. Find how with this 5-step process to find happiness.
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