Psychotherapist Resources

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Staying Safe When Working Alone As A Psychotherapist

I was recently discussing with a colleague some new offices that they are considering. Part of the scenario was that they are hoping to offer late evening, face to face sessions. This got me thinking about the potential dangers of working alone. So I put together some...

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Addicted to Anxiety by Owen O’Kane – A Balanced Review

Owen O’Kane’s Addicted to Anxiety: How to Break the Habit (2025) proposes that anxiety functions like an addiction. Behaviours and thought patterns that initially feel protective become cyclical habits that reinforce fear and avoidance. His framework is structured...

Understanding the Window of Tolerance in Trauma Therapy

Understanding the Window of Tolerance in Trauma Therapy

The concept of the Window of Tolerance, developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, has become an essential framework in trauma-informed psychotherapy. It describes the optimal zone of arousal in which a person can function effectively, think clearly, and engage socially. For those...

Questions to Ask a Firefighter Part in IFS Therapy

Questions to Ask a Firefighter Part in IFS Therapy

In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Firefighter parts are protective subpersonalities that react quickly and often dramatically when a person is overwhelmed by emotional pain. Their goal is not to cause harm, but to prevent further suffering—usually by...

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