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Why Therapy Can’t Be Apolitical



Many of us were taught in our graduate therapy programs to be a tabula rasa – a blank canvas for our clients to project upon (Bergkamp et al., 2023). Historically, our profession has emphasized the importance of separating ourselves from our work as a means of preserving professional boundaries. But the therapeutic relationship is widely thought to be the most important factor in effective treatment. If that is true, how can therapists who hold politicized identities remain “blank slates”...

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By Madeline Korth, MSSA, LISW-S

November 4, 2024

Rethinking Motivation: The Power of Compassion over Judgement



At a recent case consultation with a group of respected therapists in my clinic, I presented a patient case causing me some frustration. I have been working with said patient for several years. Despite good rapport, consistency of appointments and stated desire to make changes...

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By Lauren Demshar Abbott LCSW, SAC

October 21, 2024

How to Identify ADHD in Your Clinical Practice

Commonly Misdiagnosed Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders



The notion that ADHD is a diagnosis reserved for hyperactive, fidgety boys prevails. But research demonstrates that ADHD can...

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By Olivia Lynn Schnur, MA, LMHC, LPC, CYT-200 

October 14, 2024

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