Published by louishoffmanphd on February 21, 2018

Can a Poem Be Healing (GoodTherapy.org)

Long before therapy was created, people used the arts, including poetry, as a way to try to work through difficult times in their life. In my years as a therapist, I often have been surprised by how many clients write poetry, or have written poetry in the past but fallen away from the practice. Although…

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Published by louishoffmanphd on February 21, 2018

The Value of Leisure in a Society That Prizes Activity (GoodTherapy.org)

One of the growing mental health risks for many people in contemporary society is working too much. As a therapist, I have witnessed this with many clients. I have also witnessed this with many friends and family members. It is not any easy issue. Most people want to be successful and do well at their…

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