There’s one approach to treating trauma that I’ve been hearing experts refer to more and more lately (in conversation, and also in a couple of recent workshops we’ve hosted). It’s Coherence Therapy. But what exactly is that? Well in short, it’s a framework designed to help clients overwrite conditioned emotional responses associated with traumatic memories. […]
Reporting In – Giving Back in 2025
Traditions. They play such an important role in our holiday celebrations (although, to be honest, there may be some traditions each of us would happily retire). But ever since I began NICABM, there’s one holiday tradition that always brings me a deep sense of joy. During this season, I take time to reflect on our charitable […]
Hope, Gratitude, and Long-Term Wellbeing
Let’s face it – there’s a lot going on in the world today that could leave us feeling hopeless. I’m talking about worldwide conflicts, personal and political violence, environmental concerns, and poverty and food insecurity – just to name a few. And then, there are our own personal concerns about health, finances, and relationships – […]
Two Telltale Signs of Gaslighting and Manipulation (and How to Address it Clinically)
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, […]
Helping Clients Navigate Political Differences this Holiday Season
For many clients, the holiday season is all about connecting with family and friends. But this year, with the US election not very far in the rearview, holiday gatherings might feel a little more emotionally charged. . . . . . especially if your client has dear friends and family who are politically across the […]
An IFS Approach to Help Clients When Regret Prolongs Their Grief – with Richard Schwartz, PhD
It’s not unusual for clients to experience feelings of regret after losing someone or something they hold dear. But according to Richard Schwartz, PhD, there are two specific forms of regret that can prolong a client’s grief. So in the video below, Richard shares an Internal Family Systems approach for targeting both types of regret […]