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The Quiet Crisis in Mental Health: The Medicalization and Deskilling of Psychotherapy

Mad in America

The well-known psychoanalyst Nancy McWilliams argues that while most clinicians can agree that psychotherapy should be informed by research, it cannot be like research, which is an unspoken assumption at the heart of the evidence-based craze. But psychotherapy is notand never will bea one-size-fits-all approach.

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Inertia as Neuroceptive State Beyond the Pathologizing Lens 

Mad in America

Somatic therapies like somatic experiencing and sensorimotor psychotherapy utilize this understanding by promoting embodied awareness and movement-based interventions to restore autonomic flexibility. Comparative Analysis and Integration When comparing traditional and polyvagal-informed frameworks, several strengths and weaknesses emerge.

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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed, systems-aware, and grief-sensitive care. I integrate elements of narrative therapy, existential therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), all within a trauma-informed and systems-oriented framework. To be trauma-informed, we must be system-informed.

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Self-Awareness: A Key to Emotional and Relationship Health

Love & Life Toolbox

When new therapy clients sit down in front of me for the first time, my curiosity is always piqued around not only who they are and what kind of help they are seeking, but also their level of psychological awareness. Even if this type of awareness is clearly lacking, this doesn’t mean good work cannot be accomplished together.

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The Moral World of Personality Disorder Assessment

Mad in America

When assessing patients through interviews and questionnaires, the professionals orient simply to gather information to evaluate whether the diagnostic criteria are being met. Two other frames were the information-gathering frame and the everyday interaction frame. Morality in interviews is a broad and ambiguous topic.

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Healing from Within: Trauma Therapy for Women Who’ve Been Told They’re ‘Too Sensitive’

Lightwork

Trauma therapy designed specifically for sensitive women understands that being highly aware and emotionally deep isn’t something to be fixed, but rather a natural variation in how our brains process information and experiences. This characteristic involves heightened awareness and deeper processing of sensory input.

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How to Work on Yourself: A Path to Healing and Self-Esteem

Love & Life Toolbox

A strong desire to shift out of a negative self concept can be a powerful catalyst for change. Key Takeaways: Working on yourself starts with self-awareness and a willingness to explore emotional patterns. Self-esteem is often rooted in early experiences and can be rebuilt over time. Frequently Asked Questions 1.