Mental health
When Clients Say “I Don’t Know” – And They Mean It
We’ve all heard it.The small shrug. The blank pause.“I don’t know.” And maybe sometimes it really is avoidance. But more often, it’s something softer —
Informative
Emotional Regulation & Grounding
The Role of Humor in Therapy: How to Use It Without Losing Connection
Humor has always found its way into therapy rooms. Sometimes it’s a bridge, sometimes a shield, sometimes a lifeline. The question isn’t whether humor belongs—it
Body Image
The Price of Perfection: When the Body Becomes a Battlefield. Thoughts on Death Becomes Her: The Musical
What if chasing eternal youth isn’t about beauty—but about grief? In Death Becomes Her: The Musical, the obsession with perfection becomes a haunting (and hilarious) look at what we lose when we try to stay flawless forever.
Anxiety
What Clients Say vs. What They Mean (And What Might Help Us Ask)
Decoding emotionally ambiguous phrases and how to meet them with care and clarity.
What Emotional Growth Really Looks Like (And How to Support It in Therapy)
Emotional growth doesn’t always announce itself. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s quiet—like a shift in posture, a deeper breath, or a moment of eye
Guides & Tips
How to Get Clients to Open Up: 8 Practical Strategies
One of the biggest challenges in therapy isn’t just what to say—it’s how to create a space where clients feel safe enough to share. For
Guides & Tips
Therapist’s Guide: Using Therapy Cards to Grow Connection
Therapy cards offer a creative and structured way to explore emotions in sessions. Whether working with couples, individuals, or groups, they can be a powerful
Mental health
Facing Wildfires and Mental Health Challenges Together
Wildfires, like the ones sweeping through California right now, bring chaos, fear, and uncertainty. If you’re already dealing with mental health struggles, this can feel
Mental health
The Power of Visual Prompts in Therapy: How “Parts in Me” and “Emotions in Time” Came to Life
Therapy is often viewed as a space for dialogue—a meeting of minds where healing emerges through conversation. But what happens when words don’t come easily?
Disability & Accessibility
Disability and Identity: Contradictions and Coexistence of Thoughts
Disability and identity are deeply intertwined, often in ways that spark conflicting thoughts and emotions. The internal dialogue surrounding these concepts can be complex, as
