Contributed by Frank Anderson
Is Prolonged Grief a Disorder?
Exploring the New DSM DiagnosisAccording to grief experts, does a new diagnosis in the DSM pathologize a critical component of the human experience? Read more
VIDEO: Prolonged Grief Disorder
Does This New Diagnosis Help or Hurt?What does the diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder mean to clinicians and grieving individuals? Read more
"Networker Live" with Frank Anderson
Parenting During a PandemicThe Networker's senior writer, Lauren Dockett, sat down for a live conversation and Q&A with psychiatrist, therapist, and program consultant at the IFS... Read more
VIDEO: Learning to Draw the Line
A Special Story about Working with Difficult ClientsAlthough it’s not usually acknowledged, change in the consulting room goes both ways. Even as they help clients wrestle with their issues, it’s the rare... Read more
Learning to Draw the Line
From Symposium Storytelling Evening 2019"In one session, she said that her life outside of therapy was going great, and seeing me was her main problem." Read more
VIDEO: Frank Anderson on Bridging the Chasm between Psychotherapy and Psychiatry
How to Discuss Meds with Your ClientsPsychotherapists are usually on the front lines of mental health treatment, trained to spot and assess everything from changes in mood to unusual physical... Read more
Navigating the Bipolar Spectrum
Diagnosing Mood Disorders Requires Great CareDiagnosing and treating mood disorders can be tricky, especially when it comes to an often overlooked, subtle form of bipolar II. Read more
Responding to Extreme Trauma Symptoms
How Neuroscience Can HelpHow an understanding of the brain can inform our trauma interventions. Read more
Beyond Chemistry
Exploring Our Relationship with Our MedsThe chemical effect of psychoactive meds is only part of their impact. In fact, people often develop complex relationships with the pills they take. Read more
Frank Anderson
Frank Anderson, MD, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist in Concord, MA, specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. A lead trainer at the IFS Institute, he’s affiliated with Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Center and advises the International Association of Trauma Professionals. His most recent book is Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems.