When Therapists Do Harm

There is a mantra in the mental health field, a code of ethics that we all live by: “first do no harm.” This seems like an obvious idea but, in...

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The Importance of a Professional Will

For those of us who work in private practice and love what we do it’s hard to imagine not doing it. It’s even more impossible to imagine our own sudden...

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To Refer Out or Not to Refer Out, That is the Question!

by Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C, DAPA As a consultant to many beginning and seasoned mental health professionals, I am amazed by how often ethical concerns find their way into the clinical...

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When Psychotherapy Doesn't Work: Why it Happens and What to do About it

In this hour we will explore the many reasons why psychotherapy might feel ineffective, leading people to terminate from the process prematurely or to seek out treatment somewhere else. We...

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When Therapy Isn't Working

As therapists, we should often remind ourselves how challenging it can be for clients to find the courage to share their deepest thoughts and feelings with us. So many clients...

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Being a More Mindful Clinician: Getting Back to Basics

by Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C, DAPA In case you haven’t noticed, there are an awful lot of psychotherapy modalities out there!  And many trainers are adamant that their treatment paradigms are...

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