Contributed by Dan Short
Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Help a Panicked Client
From Certainty to UncertaintyOften clients come to therapy to resolve ambivalence or because they can’t make up their minds. But sometimes, the problem is that they’re too certain... Read more
First Impressions
Getting Off to the Right Start is Crucial in TherapyThat first session with a new client can be crucial to the success or failure of treatment. Read more
Erickson's Legacy
Strategic therapy rests on skillful information-gatheringMilton Erickson has become a legendary figure among therapists for his skill in standing the traditional idea of “resistance” on its head. With his... Read more
Finding Flow
Embracing your worst can bring out your bestLearning to enhance performance by embracing doubt and fear. Read more
Dan Short
Dan Short, PhD, is internationally recognized for his work in Ericksonian hypnosis and short-term therapy. He devotes much of his time to a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ, while also writing and teaching to professional audiences around the globe. Dr. Short is a member of the Graduate Faculty at Argosy University and is affiliated with a clinic for the indigent where he volunteers as a supervisor for graduate interns. His training is diverse, having graduated with a Master’s in counseling from the University of North Texas, a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; followed by an internship at an APA accredited program in Houston, TX. Dr. Short is the lead author of Hope and Resiliency (2005), which has been translated into Spanish, French, German and Italian. His book, Transformational Relationships (2010), is a vital resource for therapists who want state-of-the-art information on what works in psychotherapy.