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Julie Bindeman on Reproductive Mental Health Care, Dobbs, and Beyond

by Lawrence Rubin
Reproductive Psychologist, Julie Bindeman offers firsthand advice for clinicians working with women and families during their reproductive journey, especially those impacted by the Dobbs Decision.

Bringing Art (Therapy) to Life: An Interview with Judith Rubin

by Victor Yalom
Victor Yalom paints a vibrant history about art, life, and even Mister Rogers Neighborhood, in a candid conversation with Art Therapy pioneer, Judith Rubin.

Sasha McAllum Pilkington on Grace and Storytelling at the End of Life

by Lawrence Rubin
Narrative Clinician, Sasha McAllum Pilkington, shares poignant stories she co-created with hospice clients which honor and celebrate their lives.

Thomas Doherty on Ecopsychology and the Ethical Imperative of Ecotherapy

by Lawrence Rubin
Clinical and environmental psychologist, Thomas Doherty, invites – or better yet, compels – clinicians to bring concerns about the natural world into therapy.

Donald Meichenbaum on Coping with Loss and Traumatic Bereavement

by Lawrence Rubin
Join renowned clinician and researcher Donald Meichenbaum in a riveting and very personal conversation with our editor, Lawrence Rubin, on grief, trauma, bereavement, and resilience.

Mary Jo Barrett on the Collaborative Treatment of Incest and Complex Developmental Trauma

by Lawrence Rubin
Join internationally renowned expert Mary Jo Barrett in a riveting conversation with our editor, Lawrence Rubin, on the collaborative treatment of incest and complex developmental trauma.

Makungu Akinyela on Testimony and the Mattering of Black Therapy

by Lawrence Rubin
In this riveting interview with scholar and clinician, Makungu Akinyela, we learn the matters of Black therapy and that Black Therapy matters.

David Jobes on Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality

by Lawrence Rubin
Researcher and clinician David Jobes discusses what works and what doesn't when in the treatment of suicidal clients, and how to manage suicidality with his CAMS program.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Satya Byock on the Search for Meaning and Stability in Quarterlife

by Lawrence Rubin
Successful psychotherapy with young adults requires an appreciation for the true meaning of balance, according to clinician and author Satya Byock.   

Krista Tippett on the Immensity of Our Lives

by Lawrence Rubin
Departing from tradition, our Editor, Lawrence Rubin, turns the microphone on Peabody Award-winning journalist Krista Tippett to explore questions around what it means to be truly human 

Is Private Equity Coming for Your Therapy Practice? An Interview with Joe Bavonese

by Lawrence Rubin
Joe Bavonese discusses the potential implications of private equity investments in therapy practices and offers tips on how therapists and counselors can be prepared.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Travis Heath on Psychotherapy as an Act of Rebellion

by Lawrence Rubin
Join Psychotherapy.net’s editor Lawrence Rubin in a fascinating conversation with clinician/educator/author Dr. Travis Heath as they deconstruct and rebuild the practice of psychotherapy. 
Earn 1.2 CE Credits

Victor Yalom on Psychotherapy and the Pursuit of Mastery

by Lawrence Rubin
Psychotherapy.net’s founder, entrepreneur, artist, and psychotherapist Victor Yalom shares insights learned and applied from working with the masters.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Stephen Schueller on the Power and Promise of Mental Health Apps

by Lawrence Rubin
Mental health apps offer many promises, but there are warning signs to be heeded.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Brooke Sheehan on Psychotherapy Behind Bars

by Lawrence Rubin
Psychotherapists working either within or outside of prison walls can learn important lessons for helping currently and previously incarcerated clients from Brooke Sheehan.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Thomas Insel on Science, Zip Code, and Future-Proofing Psychotherapy

by Lawrence Rubin
Neuroscience has unlocked many mysteries about the nature of mental health and illness, says former NIMH chief Thomas Insel, but now must yield to effective psychological and social interventions.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Stefani Goerlich on Becoming a Kink-Affirming Therapist

by Lawrence Rubin
Becoming a kink-affirming therapist is critical to practicing in a diverse clinical arena.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Russell Ramsay on Attending to ADHD in Adulthood

by Lawrence Rubin
 Improve your transdiagnostic outcomes by paying attention to ADHD during the assessment and treatment of adult clients. 
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Jude Austin on Wisdom for Counseling Students and Educators

by Lawrence Rubin
Counselor educator/clinician Jude Austin offers wisdom and survival tips for both student and teacher from the trenches of graduate school.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Laurie Helgoe on the Power and Challenges of Introversion

by Lawrence Rubin
Explore common misconceptions clinicians often have about introverts and how to help your introverted clients find the strengths intrinsic to their “inner laboratories.” 
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Jessica Stone on Play Therapy in the Digital Age

by Lawrence Rubin
Crossing the digital divide with young clients can lead to great therapeutic strides.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Russell Siler Jones on Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

by Lawrence Rubin
 If you have wondered how to integrate spirituality into psychotherapy, our interview with Russell Siler Jones will be enlightening.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Anastasia Piatakhina Giré on Teletherapy, Borders and Building Bridges

by Lawrence Rubin
Multinational, multilingual therapist Anastasia Piatakhina Giré teaches us how she builds bridges and connections with displaced clients through teletherapy.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Beverly Greene on Race, Racism and Psychotherapy

by Lawrence Rubin
Clinician, scholar, author, and advocate Beverly Greene shares her views and experiences at the intersection of race, racism, and psychotherapy.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Bret Moore on Military Psychology and Getting the Mission Done*

by Lawrence Rubin
Military psychologist and prescriber Bret Moore shares his rich trove of clinical insights and experiences earned during both peacetime and war.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Usha Tummala-Narra on Living Multicultural Competence

by Lawrence Rubin
Clinician and researcher Usha Tummala-Narra addresses the challenges of not only practicing, but of living multicultural competence. 

David Nylund on Narrative Therapy, Curiosity and Queertopia

by Lawrence Rubin
David Nylund takes us to the intersection of Narrative Therapy, subversion and a vision of queertopia.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Barry Duncan on The Heart and Soul of Change

by Lawrence Rubin
Psychotherapist and researcher Barry Duncan discusses how routine outcome monitoring in treatment can harness client’s involvement and strengths to make lasting change.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Daryl Chow on Reigniting Clinical Supervision

by Lawrence Rubin
Clinician, researcher and author Daryl Chow teaches us how to reignite the fire of supervision in order to improve client outcomes.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Jay Lappin on Family Therapy—The Long View

by Lawrence Rubin
Veteran clinician, supervisor, educator and story-teller Jay Lappin reflects on the past, present and future of family therapy.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Judith Grisel on Addiction, Neuroscience and Choice

by Lawrence Rubin
Neuroscientist Judith Grisel shares her research and wisdom on the impact of drugs on the brain and paths away from addiction.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Michael Gurian on Masculinity, Neuroscience and Psychotherapy

by Lawrence Rubin
For Michael Gurian, neuroscience holds the answers to the true nature of masculinity and how it may be of service in psychotherapy with boys and men.

Joseph Burgo on Shame, Narcissism and the Art of Empathy

by Lawrence Rubin
For psychotherapist Joseph Burgo, shame and narcissism are resources awaiting the delicate hand of the empathetic clinician.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Erica Anderson on Working Therapeutically Across the Gender Spectrum

by Lawrence Rubin
Transgender psychotherapist Erica Anderson shares her personal wisdom and clinical experience with therapists interested in working with clients across the gender spectrum.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Janelle Johnson on College Counseling

by Lawrence Rubin
Janelle Johnson helps us to understand the complexities and challenges of counseling college students.

Joyce Mills on StoryPlay®, Metaphor and the Enduring Legacy of Milton Erickson

by Lawrence Rubin
Nationally and internationally renowned clinician, consultant, trauma specialist, program developer and creator of StoryPlay®,  Joyce Mills shares playful and serious insights on how to help children grow and heal.

David Barlow on Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders

by Lawrence Rubin
Renowned researcher, psychologist and professor David Barlow shares his decades-spanning career in the classroom, clinic, and laboratory in search of a Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders.

Jose Rey on Psychotropic Medications: A Primer for Psychotherapists

by Lawrence Rubin
Pharmacologist Jose Rey shares crucial insights that psychotherapists need for discussing psychotropic drugs with both clients and prescribers. 
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Allen Frances on the DSM-5, Mental Illness and Humane Treatment

by Lawrence Rubin
Best known for chairing the DSM-IV Task Force, renowned psychiatrist Allen Frances discusses flaws in the current diagnostic process, and how to mend our broken mental health delivery system. 
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Eliana Gil on Play Therapy and Working with Traumatized Children

by Lawrence Rubin
Internationally recognized expert Eliana Gil discusses the therapeutic power of play and its use with children and teens impacted by trauma.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Janina Fisher on Innovations in Treating Trauma

by Ruth Wetherford
Trauma expert and clinical psychologist, Janina Fisher, shares her wisdom from decades of treating clients with trauma and complex PTSD.

Tony Rousmaniere on Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists

by Victor Yalom
Psychotherapist and expert on experts, Tony Rousmaniere, explores the importance of "deliberate practice" (you know, what musicians and athletes do to master their crafts) for psychotherapists.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Anna Lembke on the Opioid Epidemic

by Deb Kory
Psychiatrist and addiction expert Anna Lembke discusses the sharp rise in opioid addiction and deaths, the doctors who have enabled it, and what clinicians can do to help.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Bruce Wampold on What Actually Makes Us Good Therapists

by Greg Arnold
Expert clinician and researcher Bruce Wampold talks about his "contextual model" of psychotherapy which, rooted in the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific research, incorporates the most effective elements across all therapy modalities.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

William Richards on Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Mystical Experiences

by David Bullard
Psychologist William Richards discusses his research on psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for dying cancer patients, and the larger trends to legitimize research and use of psychedelics for alleviating suffering.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Margo Maine on the Eating Disorder Epidemic Among Middle-Aged Women

by Deb Kory
Psychologist and eating disorder expert Margo Maine discusses the silent epidemic of eating disorders among middle-aged women, the collaborative feminist model she uses to treat them, and the limits of the medical model of treatment.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Louis Cozolino on the Integration of Neuroscience into Psychotherapy—and its Limitations

by Sudhanva Rajagopal
Psychologist and neuroscience researcher Louis Cozolino describes the many twists, turns and theoretical orientations he's traversed in his over four decades in the field, the need for psychotherapists to be less passive, and the applications of neuroscience to psychotherapy both now and in the future.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Robert J. Lifton on Political Violence, Activism and Life as a Psycho-Historian

by Deb Kory
Famed psychiatrist, psycho-historian, writer and activist Robert J. Lifton talks about being a witness to an extreme century, combining scholarship with activism, the psychology of violence, and the next great threat to the planet: climate change.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Spencer Niles on the Latest Developments in Career Counseling

by Greg Arnold
Career counseling expert, Spencer Niles, offers poignant insights from his more than three decades helping people find their calling.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Jill Scharff on Object Relations Therapy with Couples

by Rafal Mietkiewicz
Psychotherapist and object relations expert, Jill Scharff, distills pearls of wisdom from her extensive career working with couples and families.

Lynn Grodzki on Building a Successful Private Practice

by Rachel Zoffness
Psychotherapist and business coach Lynn Grodski describes the challenges that many clinicians face in private practice, and the necessary steps to building a flourishing business.

Brian McNeill on the Art of Supervision

by Greg Arnold
Psychologist and supervision expert Brian McNeill explains his developmental approach to supervision, the challenges that all therapists face while learning their craft, and what supervisors can and must do to support beginning therapists in navigating these challenges.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Allan Schore on the Science of the Art of Psychotherapy

by David Bullard
Psychologist Allan Schore shares his research on the neuroscientific underpinnings of psychotherapy, the art of integrating neuroscience and psychoanalysis, and recent scientific attempts to “find” the unconscious mind.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Ronald Siegel on Integrating Mindfulness into Psychotherapy

by Deb Kory
Mindfulness expert and psychotherapist, Ronald D. Siegel, shares his insights about how—and when—to integrate mindfulness practices into psychotherapy.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Thupten Jinpa on Fearless Compassion

by David Bullard
Dr. Thupten Jinpa's family escaped from Tibet to India when he was just a year old and he began his monastic life shortly thereafter. He has been the Dalai Lama's primary English interpreter and book editor for nearly 30 years and is the author most recently of, A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Heather Clague on Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Working with Society's Most Marginalized Populations

by Deb Kory
Psychiatrist and psychotherapist Heather Clague offers reflections on the difference between private psychotherapy practice and working in the psychiatric emergency room, how prescribing medication broadens psychotherapy, and the joy and heartache of working with those society is "happy to ignore."
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Gary Greenberg on the DSM and Its Woes

by Deb Kory
Psychotherapist and muckraking author, Gary Greenberg, shares the critical insights—and skepticism—that formed the basis of his two best-selling books, Manufacturing Depression: The Secret History of a Modern Disease and The Book of Woe: The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Lynn Ponton on the Challenges and Joys of Working with Teens

by Rachel Zoffness
Teen expert Lynn Ponton, MD, shares wisdom from over three decades of working with children and adolescents, and describes how technology has changed the life of teenagers and those who work with them.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Francine Shapiro on the Evolution of EMDR Therapy

by Ruth Wetherford
EMDR therapy originator Francine Shapiro describes the components of the psychotherapy and the latest research supporting its efficacy for a wide range of mental health issues.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Bessel van der Kolk on Trauma, Development and Healing

by David Bullard
Internationally acclaimed clinician, educator and researcher Bessel van der Kolk, shares some observations from his 40-year passion for understanding and treating people who have experienced trauma.

Brad Strawn on Integrating Religion and Psychotherapy

by Greg Arnold
Psychologist and Christian theologian, Brad Strawn, discusses the "new conversations" happening around the integration of religion and psychology, and the need for clinicians to work through their biases and fears about bringing religion into the therapy room, since "so many people believe in some kind of God."
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Thomas Moore on the Soul of Psychotherapy

by Deb Kory
Drawing upon his background in religion, psychology and the arts, Care of the Soul author, Thomas Moore, shares about the wisdom of creating a "psychotherapy of one's own."
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Howard Kassinove on Anger Management

by Christian Conte
Anger management expert Christian Conte, PhD, interviews fellow anger management expert, Howard Kassinove, PhD, on the history of anger management treatment, the fundamentals of practice, the importance of humor and the woefully inadequate programs offered to violent offenders in most states in the U.S.

Eduardo Duran on Psychotherapy with Native Americans

by Deb Kory
Native American psychologist Eduardo Duran shares his long road to finding a place for himself and other Native Americans in the field of psychology.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Anita Barrows on Love, Poetry and Autism

by Deb Kory
Psychologist, poet, translator and autism specialist, Anita Barrows, PhD, shares about the pain that first led her to psychotherapy, the importance of bringing love into our work, her identity as a poet, and entering the world of autistic children.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

John Sommers-Flanagan on Clinical Interviewing and the Highly Unmotivated Client

by Victor Yalom
Clinical Interviewing expert, John Sommers-Flanagan, offers strategies for the initial stage of therapy and tips for engaging the resistant client.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Scott Miller on Why Most Therapists Are Just Average (and How We Can Improve)

by Tony Rousmaniere
Scott Miller, expert researcher on what makes a good therapist, breaks down the difference between the masters and the rest of us.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Jean McLendon on the Legacy of Virginia Satir

by Jay Lappin
A longtime trainee and friend of Virginia Satir, Jean McLendon shares stories of her early years in training, the tremendous influence Satir has had on the field psychotherapy, and her ongoing influence in the 21st century.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

George Silberschatz on Psychotherapy Research and Its Discontents

by David Bullard
Clinician and researcher George Silberschatz, PhD, discusses both the benefits and limitations of psychotherapy research, as well as its misuse by therapists marketing their services.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Charles Mansueto on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

by Victor Yalom
OCD expert Charles Mansueto explains the fundamentals of evidence-based treatment of OCD and related disorders, as well as common misperceptions therapists have about the nature, course and effective treatment of OCD.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Steven Hayes on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

by Tony Rousmaniere
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) founder Steven Hayes discusses the history and evolution of ACT and its use as a force for social justice in our complex and pain-filled modern world. 
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Diana Fosha on Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

by Polly Ely
AEDP founder Diana Fosha discusses the journey that led her to create a new model of psychotherapy, the strong community support that ties the AEDP community together and how men have traditionally gotten a bum rap in couples therapy.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Michael Lambert on Preventing Treatment Failures (and Why You're Not as Good as You Think)

by Tony Rousmaniere
Dr. Michael Lambert's groundbreaking work on tracking client outcomes has revealed a huge blindspot for psychotherapists: We don't notice when our patients are getting worse. But he's got the solution if you're willing to try something new.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Christian Conte on Anger Management

by Victor Yalom
Christian Conte, PhD, shares his passion for counseling violent offenders, the radical empathy techniques that help him overcome judgment, and his unique tools for working with some of the most marginalized people in our society.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Tara Brach on Mindfulness, Psychotherapy and Awakening

by Deb Kory
Buddhist meditation teacher and clinical psychologist, Tara Brach, PhD, discusses her evolution as a clinical psychologist and spiritual teacher, the painful illness that inspired her latest book, her commitment to help heal the planet and to love life—no matter what.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Philip Guerin on Bowenian Family Therapy

by Ruth Wetherford
Bowenian Family Therapy expert Dr. Philip Guerin discusses the origin and development of his family therapy theories and practices as well as his invention of the Genogram.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Reid Wilson on Strategic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

by Victor Yalom
Leading anxiety disorder expert Reid Wilson, PhD,  discusses strategic cognitive therapy and his paradoxical interventions and exposure techniques that target some of the most vexing and treatment-resistant anxiety disorders.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Philip Kendall on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

by Deb Kory
CBT scholar and expert Dr. Philip Kendall discusses the evolution of CBT theory over the years, his work with Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck and his empirically validated treatment program for kids and adolescents with anxiety.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Paul Wachtel on Therapeutic Communication

by Ruth Wetherford
One of the leading voices in integrative thinking in the field of psychotherapy, and the author of Therapeutic Communication: What to Say When, Paul Wachtel argues passionately for avoiding the traps of rigid ideology and pseudoscience that continue to hold sway in our profession.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Cathy Cole on Motivational Interviewing

by Victor Yalom
An expert MI trainer and practitioner discusses the foundations and applications of Motivational Interviewing. Learn how MI can be used with clients struggling with addiction and PTSD, and get a sneak peek into the MI training process.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Maria Gonzalez-Blue on Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy

by Victor Yalom
An expressive arts therapist discusses the person-centered foundations of her work, and recounts transformative experiences with individual clients as well as in groups and international settings.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Esther Perel on Mating in Captivity

by Lori Schwanbeck
An unorthodox couples therapist discusses her multicultural, questioning approach to Western notions of romance, the enshrinement of the emotionally exclusive marital relationship, and how sex relates to intimacy and freedom.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

John Arden on Brain-Based Therapy

by Rebecca Aponte
The outspoken author of Brain-Based Therapy discusses the value of integrating therapeutic approaches, including neuropsychology, nutrition, exercise, CBT, motivational interviewing, and the therapeutic alliance.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Eda Gorbis on Body Dysmorphic Disorder

by David Bullard
A renowned expert on obsessive compulsive and body dysmorphic disorders discusses the nature of the little-understood diagnosis of BDD, successful treatment methods, and resources for therapists whose clients suffer from these often debilitating symptoms. 

Violet Oaklander on Gestalt Therapy with Children

by Rafal Mietkiewicz
The founder of Gestalt therapy with children and adolescents discusses therapeutic relationship building with kids and teens, the unique rewards of introducing expressive arts therapy techniques, and the challenges of being sufficiently directive in working with children.  
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Robin Rosenberg on Treating Eating Disorders

by Rebecca Aponte
A psychologist specializing in eating disorders discusses etiology, cultural factors, and treatment options for eating disordered clients and patients.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

James Gilligan on the Psychology and Treatment of Violent Offenders

by Rebecca Aponte
Renowned Harvard psychiatrist and violence expert James Gilligan offers insight into working with violent offenders in prison settings. Learn about the tragic childhood origins of violent behavior, as well as the fundamental principles of psychotherapeutic treatment of forensic clients.
Earn 2.5 CE Credits

Sue Johnson on Emotionally Focused Therapy

by Victor Yalom
Emotionally Focused Therapy founder Sue Johnson discusses the attachment underpinnings of EFT, the approach's core techniques, and the new science of love.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Lonnie Barbach on Sex Therapy

by David Bullard
Renowned author, psychologist and sex therapist Lonnie Barbach discusses the early days of discovery in the human sexuality field, her pioneering work with preorgasmic women, and addressing sexual issues in individual and couples therapy.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Frank Ochberg on Treating PTSD

by Rebecca Aponte
Dr. Ochberg, a leading PTSD and trauma specialist, discusses the Japan tsunami, veteran issues, Stockholm syndrome, therapist burnout, and the importance of a comprehensive treatment approach for trauma survivors.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Molyn Leszcz on Group Psychotherapy

by Victor Yalom
Molyn Leszcz, co-author (with Irvin Yalom) of the 5th edition of The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, discusses the core principles and techniques of this powerful but underutilized modality.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Stan Tatkin on a Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy

by Ruth Wetherford
Dr. Tatkin discusses the goals and methods of a psychobiological approach to couples therapy, including its foundations in attachment theory and developmental neurobiology, and its emphasis on arousal regulation as a dyadic interaction.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Alan Marlatt on Harm Reduction Therapy

by Rebecca Aponte and Victor Yalom
The founder of Harm Reduction Therapy talks about meditation, college drinking, 12-step programs, and the limitations of abstinence-only interventions.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Nancy McWilliams on Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

by Louis Roussel
The prolific psychoanalyst and psychologist discusses contemporary psychoanalytic practice, the state of the academy, and the importance for therapists to contribute to the greater community.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Mark Epstein on Mindfulness and Psychotherapy

by David Bullard
Psychiatrist and author Epstein discusses his introduction to mindfulness meditation, dealing with desire, disappointment, and more.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Harry Aponte on Structural Family Therapy

by Rebecca Aponte
Aponte speaks passionately about the need to see individuals and families in the larger social context, and reflects on his encounters with Sal Minuchin, the role of spirituality in therapy, and the person of the therapist.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Don Clark on Psychotherapy with Gay Clients

by Ruth Wetherford
Don Clark, the first openly gay psychologist provides thoughtful pointers on what all psychotherapists should know when working gays clients.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Edna Foa on Prolonged Exposure Therapy

by Keith Sutton
Edna Foa discusses Prolonged Exposure Therapy for the treatment of PTSD, OCD, and other anxiety disorders.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Insoo Kim Berg on Brief Solution-Focused Therapy

by Bart Rubin and Victor Yalom
The founder of Brief Solution-Focused Therapy discusses why she stopped killing rats, how she developed her unique style of doing therapy, and what she has learned along the way.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Larry Beutler on Science and Psychotherapy

by Hui Qi Tong
Larry Beutler discusses how to incorporate scientific findings into psychotherapy practice and teaching, and what horse training has to do with any of this.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

James Bugental on Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy

by Victor Yalom
The late existential-humanistic psychotherapist James Bugental reflects on his life and work. His insistence on therapist and client presence predated the current interest in mindfulness and psychotherapy.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Nick Cummings on the Past and Future of Psychotherapy

by Victor Yalom
The founder of the first professional school of psychology, visionary, and gadfly Nick Cummings reflects on the history and predicts the future of psychotherapy.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

John Gottman on Couples Therapy

by Randall C. Wyatt
The preeminent couples therapy researcher John Gottman discusses what works in couples therapy, what makes for happy marriages, and what he learned from his own marriage.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Kenneth V. Hardy on Multiculturalism and Psychotherapy

by Randall C. Wyatt
Hardy discusses diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice in psychotherapy...and how he was trained to be a "pretty good white therapist."
Earn 2.5 CE Credits

Susan Heitler on Couples Therapy

by Randall C. Wyatt
Susan Heitler outlines how she integrates conflict resolution techniques into couples therapy, the importance of intervening quickly, and what she means by being "pro-marriage."
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Michael Hoyt on Brief and Narrative Therapy

by Victor Yalom
Hoyt discusses brief and narrative therapy, working within managed care, and why some stories are better than others.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Otto Kernberg on Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

by Chanda Rankin
Legendary psychoanalyst Otto Kernberg discusses psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and his research on the treatment of personality disorders from an object relations perspective.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Ron Kurtz on the Hakomi Method

by Serge Prengel
Ron Kurtz discusses his Hakomi Method, a powerful approach which incorporates somatic awareness and mindfulness.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Ronald Levant on Psychotherapy with Men

by Randall C. Wyatt
Former APA president Ron Levant discusses psychotherapy and the psychology of men, and the limitations of manualized and evidence based treatment.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Madeline Levine on Psychotherapy with Adolescents

by Keith Sutton
Learn from adolescent psychotherapy expert, Madeline Levine, the challenges and rewards of working with teens. CE credits available.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Donald Meichenbaum on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

by Victor Yalom
Renowned expert Donald Meichenbaum discusses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), treatment for trauma, and the search for expert psychotherapists.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Zerka Moreno on Psychodrama

by Victor Yalom
Zerka discusses the essentials of psychodrama theory and technique, as well as her life and work with her late husband Jacob Moreno.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Augustus Napier on Experiential Family Therapy

by Rebecca Aponte
Author of The Family Crucible, Gus Napier, reflects on his family therapy work and conveys his insights from the Experiential Therapy model.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Frank Pittman on Growing Up and Taking Responsibility

by Victor Yalom
Renowned psychiatrist and family therapist Frank Pittman minces no words about his no-nonsense approach to psychotherapy, his love of movies, and why therapists shouldn't be neutral.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Ernest Rossi on Mind-Body Therapy

by Rebecca Aponte
Ernest Rossi reflects on his personal journey from psychoanalyst to hypnotherapist and explores new frontier of mind and body research.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Thomas Szasz on Freedom and Psychotherapy

by Randall C. Wyatt
The foremost psychiatric critic of our times, Thomas Szasz, engages in an in-depth dialogue of his life's work including freedom and liberty, the myth of mental illness, drug laws, the fragile state of psychotherapy, and his passion for humanistic values and social justice.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Dan Wile on Collaborative Couples Therapy

by Ruth Wetherford
The founder of Collaborative Couples Therapy discusses the power of negative thinking, the pleasure of being non-defensive, and other strategies for effective couples therapy.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Irvin Yalom on Existential Psychotherapy and Death Anxiety

by Ruthellen Josselson
Irvin Yalom reflects on instrumental moments in his career as a psychotherapist and writer. This excerpt from his biography, Psychotherapy and the Human Condition, begins with him recalling his first case presentation in medical school.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Michael Yapko on Psychotherapy and Hypnosis for Depression

by Rafal Mietkiewicz
Michael Yapko discusses the keys of successful psychotherapy and treatment for depression, including the use of metaphors and hypnosis.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Stephanie Brown on Treating Addictions in Psychotherapy

by Randall C. Wyatt and Victor Yalom
Stephanie Brown discusses treating alcoholism, chemical dependency and other addictions in psychotherapy.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Lisa Firestone on Psychotherapy with Suicidal Clients

by Rebecca Aponte and Victor Yalom
Lisa Firestone shares what every therapist should know about how dissociation and suicidal thought patterns influence suicide and self-harm.
Earn 2.5 CE Credits

Mardi Horowitz on Psychotherapy Research and Happiness

by Rebecca Aponte and Victor Yalom
Mardi Horowitz discusses his research on psychotherapy for stress and trauma, his recent book on happiness, and what therapists can teach their clients about attaining it.
Earn 2.0 CE Credits

Jeffrey Kottler on Being a Therapist

by Rebecca Aponte and Victor Yalom
Prolific writer, professor and psychologist Jeffrey Kottler imparts his wisdom and a healthy dose of humor, curiosity and unflinching honesty about the therapist's actual experience in the room with cilents.
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Hanna Levenson on Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy

by Randall C. Wyatt and Victor Yalom
Dr. Levenson lays out the principles for Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP), and discusses how to make every session count.
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Peter Levine on Somatic Experiencing

by Marie-Helene Yalom and Victor Yalom
Master somatic therapist Peter Levine discusses the physiological origins of trauma, and how his Somatic Experiencing approach provides effective treatment.
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Monica McGoldrick on Family Therapy

by Randall C. Wyatt and Victor Yalom
Renowned family therapist Monica McGoldrick reflects on the heyday of family therapy, the use of genograms, and the importance of culture, gender, and diversity.
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Erving Polster on Gestalt Therapy

by Randall C. Wyatt and Victor Yalom
Gestalt Therapist and teacher extraordinaire discusses the origins of Gestalt Therapy, his encounters with Fritz Perls, the importance of making contact, and more.
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Owen Renik on Practical Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

by Randall C. Wyatt and Victor Yalom
Renegade psychoanalyst Owen Renegade argues that psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy can and must be practical.
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David Wallin on Attachment and Psychotherapy

by Randall C. Wyatt and Victor Yalom
Wallin delves deep into attachment and the therapeutic relationship, mindfulness, and self-disclosure.
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Kenneth Doka on Grief Counseling and Psychotherapy

by Victor Yalom
A leading expert on grief counseling and therapy, discusses how understanding individual grieving styles is essential to grief counselors and all therapists helping clients deal effectively with loss.
Earn 1.5 CE Credits