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 ]
Welcome back to Conversations with Clinicians where we interview one of our associate therapists. We like to give you this opportunity to learn more about the way that they work. It can also give you insight into therapeutic modalities, approaches and techniques. Today, meet Dani Gotwalt who says in part: "I care about therapy being a secure, nonjudgmental space where...[ read more ]
The Lifespan of a Fact A Play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell A Book by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal Recently therapist Julie Peters shared with us how The Mirror Game exercise from her theatre acting days applies to our mental health. So, of course, she's the perfect person to provide us with a review of a play (which is...[ read more ]
Sometimes you need a good belly laugh. And sometimes you really just need a good long cry. You might do both of those things in therapy. However, you might also reap the benefits of laughing and crying in many other places in the San Francisco Bay Area. Are some places better than others for these things? We asked our California...[ read more ]
Obviously, we think that therapy is a great way to take care of yourself. However, there are also many other things that you can incorporate into your self-care routine. Many of these things are free or affordable. The more of them you try, the more tools you might have to help you through life's challenges. Here are some of the...[ read more ]
We interview the therapists in our collective about a variety of different topics. Of course, we love to learn what it is like to work with them, what types of modalities and beliefs inform their practice, and so forth. However, we also just like to get tips and recommendations for them on a life well-lived. For example, we love to...[ read more ]