From Conflict to Connection: The Skill of Repair

From Conflict to Connection: The Skill of Repair

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In a world of uncertainty, one thing I know for sure is – you will hurt and offend others. No matter how hard we try to keep the peace or how emotionally attuned we are to others, misunderstandings, arguments, and conflicts are inevitable. It’s not the...
What is the Therapeutic Alliance?

What is the Therapeutic Alliance?

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The Therapeutic Alliance: The Fundamental Element of Psychotherapy In my early professional years, I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this...
Psychotherapy and Technology

Psychotherapy and Technology

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According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), technology has opened a new frontier in mental health care and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, healthcare providers, and researchers new ways...