self-esteem

Why Traumatic Memory Is Different

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If you have ever sat with a client who suddenly goes somewhere else, eyes glazed, voice flat, telling you a story that does not quite hang together, you have already…

What is an Intolerance of Uncertainty?

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We are probably all familiar with anxiety that has a clear object or focus. It might be the job interview coming up, the test results coming back, or the difficult…

When Food Becomes the Language

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At some point in almost every therapist’s career, someone arrives in therapy with a complicated relationship with food. It might be named clearly, as binge eating or bulimia, or it…

The Therapist’s Corner: March Inspiration

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The internet can be both a treasure trove of insightful content and entertainment, and also a source of overwhelming information. That’s why the BTP team has come together to curate…

When Shame Comes into the Room

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Shame is a ubiquitous feeling that impacts all of us, is highly prevalent in therapy work, and yet little was known or discussed about it until a few decades ago.…

When Low Self-Esteem Enters the Room

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This blog post explores what happens when a client’s low self-esteem activates our own as therapists, from the perspective of countertransference and psychodynamic theory. It also features the important role…