Published by louishoffmanphd on March 28, 2018

Dealing with Political Stress (GoodTherapy Blog)

There is good reason to be worried about political stress these days. For many, stress emerging from political discourse is significantly impacting their psychological and even physical well-being. This can be true whether one is a passive consumer (i.e., watching and listening to the political discourse) or actively engaging in political discourse. This, too, is…

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Published by louishoffmanphd on February 27, 2018

Do I Want a Diagnosis from My Therapist? (GoodTherapy Blog)

Diagnosis is a controversial and often misunderstood topic in mental health. My recent blog for GoodTherapy.org explores some of the issues that individuals seeking therapy should consider when thinking about diagnosis. Read the full blog here.

Published by louishoffmanphd on March 16, 2017

About the Helping Therapy Work Blog Series

Therapy can be mysterious and confusing, especially if you have never been in therapy before. This makes sense. Clients often have questions about how to make the best use of therapy. This, too, makes sense. You are investing your time and money with the hopes of therapy improving your life. It is important to be informed and…

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