Language and technique

If empathy is exhausting you, it’s not empathy that’s the issue. It’s the version you were taught. Recently, I watched an experienced therapist declare,...

It has been over twenty years since I first encountered The February Man. At the time, it struck me as extraordinary. Even now, it...

This month marks the 125th anniversary of hypnotist Dave Elman's birth—an ideal moment to revisit his seminal book, Findings in Hypnosis (later republished as...

For those fascinated by the world of hypnosis, street hypnosis has a unique allure. It's spontaneous, performed outside the traditional stage or clinic setting,...

In the expansive world of hypnotherapy, a recurrent challenge that professionals often encounter is a client who's hesitant to "let go" of specific memories...

Irving D. Yalom is a distinguished psychiatrist and a prominent figure in existential psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. Yalom's work emphasizes the importance of focusing...

Melanie Klein was a pioneering psychoanalyst who significantly influenced child psychology and contemporary psychoanalysis. She introduced the concept of "object relations theory," positing that...

Julie Gottman, alongside her husband John Gottman, is renowned for her work in marital stability and divorce prediction, with a significant contribution to couples...

Insoo Kim Berg was a prominent therapist known for her contributions to the field of psychotherapy, particularly the development of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)....

Understanding the principles of acceptance and willingness is one thing. But, as therapists, our challenge lies in effectively conveying these principles to individuals experiencing...

Let’s delve into a significant concept in psychotherapy: experiential avoidance, and explore how acceptance and willingness strategies offer a way out of the maze...

In the vast landscape of human communication, the power of language emerges as an incredibly transformative tool. It is a bridge that connects us...