The 1970s Therapy Helping My Body Let Go of Trauma
Based in mindfulness, sensorimotor therapy asks trauma survivors to do more than just 'talk it out.'
Voices
Therapy
Explainers
What to Do When Your Therapist Leaves You
Whether they’re taking an extended vacation or retiring for good, losing your go-to confidant isn’t easy.
Rounds
1 Question, 5 Answers: When Is Online Therapy the Right Choice?
5 mental health providers weigh in on text message-based treatment.
Explainers
Which Type of Therapist Do You Need?
Understanding what different types of mental health professionals do, and how their services overlap.
Scopes
How to Be a Patient After You’ve Been in a Cult
For former cult members, the process of adjusting to life without a guru includes reclaiming personal agency in healthcare.
Rounds
1 Question, 5 Answers: How Should You Act When You See Your Therapist In Public?
Smile and nod? Just keep walking? 5 mental-health practitioners discuss etiquette for therapist run-ins.
Scopes
The Push to Get Firefighters the Therapy They Need
For firefighters and other first responders, mental health is finally becoming a priority.
Voices
The Therapy That Helped Me Conquer Traumatic Memories
When a bad flight left me in a state of panic, I gave EMDR a try.
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