by Harper West | Jul 29, 2018 | Psychotherapy
This blog is for mental health professionals: I have had more than one person come into therapy saying they left their last therapist because he or she was too passive and non-responsive in therapy. “All they did was listen, but they didn’t offer me any feedback.” ...
by Harper West | Jun 4, 2017 | Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can be an extremely helpful way to improve yourself and your relationships. However, I like to caution that coming to regular therapy sessions is just a PART of the healing process. If you are going into therapy you can make the most of the process by...
by Harper West | Jan 19, 2016 | Psychotherapy
At the risk of appearing pompous and egotistical, I’m going to take a big leap here and criticize some in my profession. I do so not because I feel I am a perfect therapist, but because I hear so many tales of psychotherapists, social workers and counselors that make...
by Harper West | May 22, 2013 | Emotional Intelligence, Psychotherapy
What? The link between procrastination and surfing? This article is an excellent take on how avoiding difficult feelings or conflict can lead to procrastination. But if we all face life like surfers we’d be better off. (Hint: Each ride, whether an epic curl or a...
by Harper West | Sep 15, 2012 | Psychotherapy
I was editing my psychotherapy website, adding my new practice address, when I saw an article I had included on the site. I especially like this response by advice columnist Carolyn Hax for what it says about a client’s fear in seeking therapy and about the...
