Gestalt therapy is one of the most experiential and present-focused approaches in psychotherapy, but if you’ve heard the term and found it hard to pin down exactly what it means, you’re not alone. To clear up some of the mysteries around Gestalt therapy, I interviewed Robert Mauksch, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), practicing Gestalt […]
10 Take-Aways from Workshop on Neuroscience, Meditation & Health
The other day, I had the pleasure of being able to attend a “Wise Heart and the Mindful Brain” workshop given by Jack Kornfield, a world renowned expert in Buddhist Psychology, and Dan Siegel, an authority on interpersonal neurobiology. Both speakers were extremely eloquent and knowledgeable about their respective fields and they brought together the […]
Fat Oppression: Stigma Comes in Large Sizes
This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Matthews, a first year social work student at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work. While Michelle is just at the beginning of her social work career, I think you will find her story quite inspiring. She is already working as an advocate at her school on […]
Reflections About Termination in Therapy
The process of terminating (the official term employed when a therapist and a client stop working together) can be a rather difficult time for both the clinician and the client because of the feelings of sadness, loss and previous endings that it may raise. That said, termination may also be a time of positive reflection […]
8 Steps to Obtaining Your LMSW
Obtaining your LMSW involves multiple steps, forms, and deadlines. This practical guide walks you through the LMSW licensure process from application to exam day so you know exactly what to expect.
