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There is no 'ultimate goal of therapy.' Thinking there is some ultimate or universal goal of therapy is one of the most fundamental errors of... →
Most therapists do not appear to know how to pinpoint and reverse therapeutic resistance - to head it off at the pass. Instead, they try to persuade... →
Therapy is not to 'talk about' things, but to change the person's life, and to relieve suffering, such as depression, anxiety, or... →
I had the fear of heights when I was young, along with many other fears and phobias, including the fear of dogs, bees, horses, and blood.
There is no standard 'therapeutic process,' since there are so many different schools of therapy.
It's very rare to have a patient who isn't absolutely delighted when you say, 'I read your feedback. The session didn't go well. You... →
What saddens me is seeing patients who have been going to therapy for years and years with no change, but they keep going to the same therapist. To... →