Training

Three clinicians share their experiences of the power of supervision. Read more

A long-term client leads a therapist to discover that maybe the hard way is how we learn best. Read more

Training to become technicians in particular areas isn’t what best serves our clients. Read more

How do therapists create a great training culture, one in which we become substantially better at what we do? Read more

As a family therapy trainee in the 70s, it was easy to feel like part of a larger revolution. Read more

Teacher? Guide? Gatekeeper? Consultant? How clarifying your role as supervisor helps. Read more

The stakes for quality supervision are high. And yet, live supervision is increasingly considered more a bonus than a staple. Read more

The truth is, supervision is harder to come by these days. For a number of reasons that we explore here, some trainees don’t have access to regular... Read more

A graduate student has to pick a focus to train on, but is unsure of which to choose. Here, clinicians offer advice. Read more

An older therapist is beginning to feel insecure about their age and is considering whether to dive into new trainings or retire. Five clinicians offer advice. Read more

Just like families, coworkers often need help talking honestly and listening deeply, especially when it comes to issues around diversity, equity, and... Read more

Now, more than ever, we’re engaged as a society in finding ways to have a truly meaningful dialogue about race and racism. But how do we translate good... Read more

What does it mean, exactly, to have a professional calling? When does it develop? How does it evolve as we live and grow? As these personal accounts show, a... Read more

Research shows that confidence isn’t always tied to skills, ability, capacity, or even higher intelligence. So what does make us feel self-assured in our... Read more

As academic researchers continue the push for manualized, protocol-driven therapy, a psychodynamic therapist pushes back. Read more