by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jun 12, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
What is a therapist? A therapist is a general term and one, that in most states, is not “controlled” by the government (e.g. by law). Almost anyone can call themselves a therapist while only licensed therapists can use certain terms such as psychotherapist,...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jun 12, 2023 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Tip 1: Be prepared for life to be different. That, of course, will vary from individual to individual Tip 2: Allow yourself time to adjust. Be prepared to flow through the initial stage of your retirement. Do not try to fill your retirement with “stuff.” Tip...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 28, 2023 | Therapeutic Humor: Emotions
Tip 1: Activate Humor 1: Tickle your Funny Bone; Visualize one of your favorite humorous experiences. For example, recall a moment where you laughed so hard you cried or fell down. This can help you in at least 3 healthy ways. First, when you laugh you exercise...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 26, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
How to Determine that Your Therapist is Not Right for You Here are a few tips to determine if your therapist is NOT right for you: You do not feel understood: Trust your gut. If you do not feel understood by your therapist then your therapist is likely not truly...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 26, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
First, it is important to understand that when you are starting therapy and feeling uncomfortable, for the most part, that has to do with dealing with the unknown. Therefore, the more you can “know” about the therapy, the therapist, the process, etc. the less anxious...
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