By their very nature, gaslighting and manipulation can sometimes be difficult to detect. That’s because both cause clients to second-guess their perception of events . . . . . . or even to question whether someone is intending to cause them harm in the first place. So how can we help a client begin to […]
Two Cognitive Restructuring Strategies to Help Disrupt Grief-Fueled Rumination
In their search for relief, comfort, or answers, a grieving client might spend a lot of time revisiting memories of what once was. But what starts as a pattern of coping can quickly spiral into painful rumination. So how can we help clients pull out of such a cycle? In the video below, Christine Padesky, […]
A Gentle Yet Targeted Approach to Help Clients Who Feel Empty Inside
When a client loses something that’s become central to their identity and purpose, they can start to feel empty. And for many clients, filling that void can feel like a daunting prospect. So when it comes to helping them discover new sources of fulfillment, where do we start? In the video below, Michael Yapko, PhD […]
A Four-Step Process for Working with a Client’s Shadow Side – with Chris Irons, PhD
As therapists, we know just how transformative it can be for clients to explore their shadow side. But that’s often a hard ask – because the thing is, most clients would do anything to avoid talking about (or even acknowledging) the parts of themselves that they’re ashamed or afraid of. So in the video below, […]
Reporting In – Giving Back in 2024
When I began NICABM, I made it a cornerstone of our organization that we would give back to those who are in need. It’s a lesson that my parents instilled in me from a young age when they taught me to tithe at least 10% of my allowance each week. And now, every holiday season, […]