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Behavior Therapy Methods: 12 Best Techniques & Worksheets
Behavior therapy originates from attempts by science and psychology to understand, predict, and control human behavior (Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan, 2015). Attention is focused on observable [...]
Guided Imagery in Therapy: 20 Powerful Scripts and Techniques
Guided imagery is a complementary therapy that can be a powerful technique to use with clients who have problems articulating their inner world with words [...]
Breakup Therapy: How to Help Clients Cope With Grief
Everyone who has experienced love has, most likely, faced a painful breakup. Ongoing research is beginning to recognize that the feelings associated with losing a [...]
What Are the Hogan Assessments? How to Interpret the Results
A company’s performance is built on effective individuals and highly integrated teams. Working and performing well together and employee satisfaction and wellbeing are crucial to [...]
What Is Bowenian Family and Couples Therapy? 5 Techniques
Our family of origin distinctly shapes who we are. From our personality and behavior to our choices in life, family plays a large role. And [...]
22 Most Effective Adlerian Therapy Techniques and Worksheets
Alfred Adler, a pivotal figure in the early development of psychotherapy, saw the importance of personal choice, cooperation, and connectedness in overcoming difficulties and making [...]
Divorce Counseling & Therapy: Best Worksheets & Techniques
Couples often attend relationship counseling when they are trying to save their marriage. If they can’t fix the relationship, or one or both partners have [...]
How to Do Activity Scheduling: 6 Templates & Worksheets
The activities we engage in influence how we feel. And yet, when depressed, clients often find themselves unable to do those things that bring enjoyment [...]
12 Fascinating Theories of Counseling to Apply in Practice
Several psychotherapy theories underpin counseling. It is counseling’s aim to offer clients a safe and confidential place to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. While [...]
What Is Psychodrama Therapy? 10 Techniques for Your Sessions
Psychodrama has been described as individual therapy in a group format, with action taking place around the protagonist’s multiple roles in life, such as a [...]