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Whether a child struggles to focus in class or needs to improve their social skills, group therapy activities for kids and group counseling activities for children and teens can help address many issues simply by joining kids together to accomplish shared tasks. I’ve witnessed first-hand the power of play therapy and group therapy activities for kids and teens, through years of working at a psychiatric hospital.

There are certain signs that indicate which relationships last. These markers can help steer the course of romantic relationships in the right direction. Successful relationships tend to exhibit reciprocal kindness, consideration, care, and respect, but beyond these basic tenets, what makes relationships last long-term? In this article, we share insights from relationship experts on signs that show a relationship has potential to go the distance. How long do most relationships last?

There are certain signs that indicate which relationships last. These markers can help steer the course of romantic relationships in the right direction. Successful relationships tend to exhibit reciprocal kindness, consideration, care, and respect, but beyond these basic tenants, what makes relationships last long-term? In this article, we share insights from relationship experts on signs that show a relationship has potential to go the distance. How long do most relationships last?

Newly-licensed practitioners, and those who have recently started their own private practice, tend to jump into scheduling and seeing clients—giving it their all. This initial enthusiasm to take on as many clients and clinical responsibilities as possible may lead to an increased chance of burnout down the road. When ignored, burnout can have serious consequences—for you, as well as for your loved ones and clients. Some of the contributors to burnout are fundamentally systemic.

Clinical exams are used as a licensing requirement for all U.S.-based behavioral health practitioners. However, these mental health clinical exams have recently come under scrutiny due to reports which showed major racial disparities in exam results. In this article I’ll discuss the data analyzing the clinical exam pass rates by race. Additionally, I’ll explore how the exams are created and what several mental health groups’ opinions are on the exams.

Navigating a career as a therapist can be rewarding and invigorating. But it can also be overwhelming and confusing. Since many practitioners run their own private practices, working in the field of behavioral health can lead to loneliness and burnout because it’s challenging to forge connections with fellow clinicians when you’re a team of one. A mentor can be a partner in navigating the health and wellness industry, and mentors are key to career success.

Survey of more than 900 mental health practitioners finds a significant mentorship gap: 77% of women practitioners agree mentorship programs are critical to career success Only 26% of practitioners currently have a mentor Close to half of the respondents are open to becoming a mentor to another mental health professional 65% of all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) practitioners noted identity is important when selecting a mentor; 59% agree that lack of mentors with a shared...

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, business owner, and public speaker, however I’m probably more widely recognized among fellow mental health professionals for my work creating funny therapy memes. My Instagram page Psychotherapy Memes is a global community with 140,000 followers. The page contains snark and puns and other entertaining musings about our field. Why do mental health memes make so many people smile, chuckle, or laugh?

The first time I said “I love you” to a therapist, I was a college student expressing it by way of thanks for her recovering my lost jump drive in her waiting room and returning it to me. In my overjoyed state, I didn’t think about the implications of my statement. I certainly didn’t imagine that I would ever have any kind of romantic or sexual interaction with my middle-aged-and-married therapist, and I didn’t want one.