When We Move From the Therapy Room to Social Media
I’ve been creating online social media content, including posts and videos, for a long time. Because I share the same kind of information online that I do in the in-person seminars I present at conferences, I consider myself an educator and the content I share to be psychoeducation. That is, I share Mental health research, […]
What Is a Superbill? And Can It Be Used for Therapy?
A superbill is a detailed receipt that a therapist provides to a client after a session. Unlike a simple invoice, it contains the specific information an insurance company needs to process an out-of-network reimbursement claim. For many clients — particularly those seeking specialized care like Gottman Method Couples Therapy, where trained therapists often practice outside […]
Are you wondering when to get therapy?
Starting therapy is a significant and often intimidating decision. Typically, this step is taken because you are navigating serious difficulties in your life. This could involve struggles in your relationships—with a partner, parents, or peers—or perhaps you are coping with a recent traumatic event, depression, or anxiety. It’s safe to say that most people seeking […]
Decoding the Roles of Therapist, Counselor and Psychiatrist
When you and your partner decide to seek help for your relationship, it’s a brave and meaningful first step. But it can quickly become confusing to navigate the different Mental health titles: should you see a counselor, a therapist, or a psychiatrist? Understanding the role of each professional is key to building the right support […]
IFS Research: Group Therapy for PTSD and Substance Use
This post was co-authored by Martha Sweezy, Dilara Ally, Laure Tobiasz Veltz, Alexandra Comeau, Clare Bumpus, Tori Blot, Fiona Kate Rice, Brian Orr, Hanna Soumerai Rea, and Zev Schuman-Olivier. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) co-occurs with substance use disorder (SUD) at high rates of between 30 and 60 percent. Present-centered treatments for PTSD-SUD are generally group-based, […]
Therapy for Dating Can Help You Avoid an Emotional Breakdown
Dating in the 21st century is hard. Singles are both overwhelmed and underwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the number of apps and an infinite sea of prospective partners/dating app users. Underwhelmed by the quality of their matches, interactions, and dating experiences. Many of my clients have expressed discontent with the current dating environment and culture. Common words […]
Is Something Missing in Your Therapy?
“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao,” wrote Lao Tzu in Tao Te Ching more than 2,500 years ago, capturing a paradox that still resonates today. Our deepest experiences of meaning, awe, and transcendence often resist language. Yet the fact that spiritual and existential concerns are difficult to articulate does not […]
Trauma, Darkness, and the Powerful Therapy That’s Helping Me Heal
Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. Trigger Warning: This piece contains references to childhood trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care of yourself as you read, and step away if you need to. If you are struggling, you are not alone — […]
Creative Writing as Play Therapy
Over the past year, we have been working closely with colleagues here at Boston College to develop a psychologically rich, humanities-informed Creative Writing Master’s Program oriented toward professionals and clinicians who want to hone their craft as writers while deepening their understanding of the human psyche. The idea behind this undertaking is simple: Great writing […]
Why Coping Skills Therapy May Not Produce Durable Recovery
Whether depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma reaction, or some other Mental health difficulty, the common refrain I hear (from family, friends, YouTube followers, potential individuals for therapy) is, “Aaron, I am doing…” and then a laundry list of coping skills: walking, box breathing, tai chi, petting their schnauzer. They are putting out fires. Some Mental health […]