Short plateaus are common. However if you're repeatedly feeling stuck in therapy, try the ideas in my free Therapy Mind Map
Containment refers to the energetic space between you and your psychotherapist. It's the atmosphere the therapist creates
We use the term "right brain" to refer in a general way to those brain systems responsible for regulating our ability to
If you're like most folks, you've had the experience of an emotional meltdown reaching epic proportions. Memory goes offline
Attunement in psychotherapy refers to the ability of your therapist to pick up on the nuances of your responses and to respond
How to handle your emotional defences Your defences are protective Defense mechanisms are protective, coping strategies
It's total anguish. Every cell in your body is screaming you want to be hugged. It's natural of course . . . it's how we
