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Therapy & Counseling

Clinical techniques and resources, from CBT and ACT to trauma-informed care, for practitioners delivering effective, compassionate support.

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Motivational interviewing

What Is Motivational Interviewing? A Theory of Change

Conversations about change occur all the time. They can be related to just about anything and[...]
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Marriage Counseling Toolkit: 30 Couples Therapy Worksheets

While research confirms that marriage leads to increased life satisfaction, it is not without its challenges[...]
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Catastrophizing and Decatastrophizing: A Comprehensive Guide

If your imagination has ever run amok, dragging you through a repeat cycle of worst possible[...]
Self-esteem for kids

Self-Esteem for Kids: 30+ Counseling Tools & Activities

Self-esteem is crucial to children’s academic achievement, participation, engagement in activities, social relationships, and, ultimately, their[...]
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20 Most Inspiring Podcasts for Therapists

While psychotherapists come from many different backgrounds and practice in various settings, they all benefit from[...]
theory behind functional analysis
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What Is a Functional Analysis of Behavior in CBT?

Behaviors do not occur in isolation. In order to change a behavior, we need to understand[...]
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Characteristics of Effective Counseling and Counselors

Counseling, therapy, and psychology are often stereotyped by society with misconceptions and stigma. However, effective therapy,[...]
What is intuition
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What Is Intuition and Why Is It Important? 5 Examples

Intuition is that feeling in your gut when you instinctively know that something you are doing[...]
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Gestalt Therapy Explained: History, Definition and Examples

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