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, […]
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 Dick 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 […]
A Trauma-Informed Framework to Help Clients Stuck in a “Resentment Mindset” – with Janina Fisher, PhD
When a client is really hooked into resentment it might be a sign of a deeper, sometimes traumatic, wound. According to Janina Fisher, PhD, this often has to do with the way traumatic memories are stored. With that in mind, there’s a simple reframe Janina relies on to help her chip away at what we […]