Remembering Tally Tripp: Inspiring Through Art, Compassion and Courage

I am deeply saddened to share with you the peaceful passing of our faculty member, Tally Tripp. Tally was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified and Registered Art Therapist, and...

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The Vital Role of Mental Health Clinicians in Addressing Trauma Survivors’ Shame

Shame can be dramatically reduced when clients experience unconditional, nonjudgmental compassion within the therapeutic relationship from their mental health clinician. Although I believe everyone has a wise and compassionate part...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Addressing Your Clients’ Need for Self-Care

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a great reminder for every adult woman to get a yearly mammogram and for both men and women to address any suspicious changes, discharge,...

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Assessing for Healthy Self-Care in Times of Stress

April is Stress Awareness Month and it’s a good time to revisit the need to assess for and encourage healthy self-care.  Given all the ongoing stressors in the world it’s...

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Addressing Negative Self-Talk

As a therapist, I am always interested in my clients’ inner monologues. We all have an inner voice, and its messages profoundly inform and impact self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem. The way...

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The Power of Secure Attachment

Last week, Levi, my beautiful 18-month-old grandson had eye surgery. It was a great success, and he recovered incredibly well. I had the privilege of helping my son and daughter-in-law...

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15 Ways to “Power Down” for the Summer

As we continue to navigate social distancing and attempt to keep track of what the latest “phase” allows us to do, whatever else your plans include, my hope is that you use a good part of your summer to “power down.” 

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Intellectualizations vs. Emotional Connection

Learn why many clients present trauma-based experiences with emotional detachment and the importance of not pathologizing this in treatment.

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Announcing a New Location for The Ferentz Institute

We are excited to announce the relocation of The Ferentz Institute beginning this Fall semester!

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Covered Exposure: A Muslim psychotherapist reflects on the day she revealed her religious identity to the world

Sabrina is more than a colleague and cherished friend, she is my sister. We have both long understood the power of our relationship.

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