Narrative Therapy, Third Edition Stephen Madigan, PhD, holds an MSW and MSc in couple and family therapy along with his doctorate He supervises high conflict couple therapy teams and teaches narrative therapy workshops across five continents Dr Madigan is an award-winning narrative therapist, best-selling therapy author, Training Director of the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy, content manager of the online learning
The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice For many psychologists, setting robust boundaries in clinical therapy practice is a vital skill often learned through difficult interactions with patients and colleagues
How to integrate walking therapy into your practice Walking therapy can be especially helpful for groups that tend to shy away from traditional therapy, such as men and adolescents As with introducing any new therapeutic approach, incorporating walking therapy requires proper planning, screening, and risk assessment
How to manage countertransference in therapy Training differs widely between graduate programs, courses, and supervisors Research suggests that therapists trained in certain theoretical orientations, such as psychodynamic therapy compared to cognitive behavioral therapy, are more likely to expect and attend to countertransference during sessions
Treating patients with borderline personality disorder Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations BPD can be diagnosed when a patient exhibits five or more related symptoms involving self-regulation Typical treatment includes different therapy options, including dialectical behavior therapy, transference-focused psychotherapy, and mentalization-based treatment