This guest post is offered by our associate therapist Madison Parikka, AMFT, who brings a warm, curious, and compassionate presence to her clinical work. Madison draws from the inherent wisdom of the mind, body, and spirit, and integrates creativity, nature, and mindfulness into her therapeutic approach. She supports adults, teens, couples, and LGBTQIA+ community members in exploring identity, relationships, life...[ read more ]
This is a book review by Phoenix L. Quetzal DeLeon, MA, AMFT, a somatic therapist at the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy who specializes in supporting individuals working through eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, and trauma recovery. In this review, Phoenix reflects on Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths,...[ read more ]
This film review comes from associate therapist Elizabeth Dausch. Elizabeth recently shared more about Internal Family Systems, one of the primary modalities that she utilizes in her work. You can also learn more about Elizabeth from our Conversations with Clinicians Interview. The Inside Out 2 emotions are sneaky good at holding up a mirror and helping us learn about ourselves....[ read more ]
This is a book review of Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg written by associate therapist Erin Boyle. You can learn more about Erin from this therapist interview, her therapist profile, and her recent guest blog post on working with the body in therapy. It seems like these days my social media...[ read more ]
What podcasts do therapists recommend? What about movies, television shows, even songs? We asked nine of our associate therapists and they came up with a list of recommendations. 20 Podcasts Recommended by Therapists All There Is with Anderson Cooper Astrology (Chani Nicolas app, podcast, and books) Inside Eyes Light Up the Couch Modern Therapists’ Survival Guide On Being with Krista...[ read more ]
We asked our associate therapists about their favorite books. We asked them to provide books that are related to therapy as well as those that aren't. After all, sometimes the most helpful books in our lives are fiction, memoir, and even children's books. Together, these sixteen associate therapists named 60 different favorite books, which we've rounded up here for you...[ read more ]
National Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of mental health and support those who may have experiences related to suicide. Here are ten insightful books that offer perspectives on understanding and addressing the complex issues surrounding suicide. Each book provides a unique viewpoint, offering tools and stories that can foster empathy, healing, and resilience. 1....[ read more ]
We love it when we see a therapist review a book. After all, they can give us insights into the human psychology aspect of a book that we might not have considered ourselves. This can greatly enhance our reading. Therefore, we're thrilled to bring you a book review by associate therapist Julie Peters. She tells us about "The Ministry of...[ read more ]