The Idevsa.com blog: psychotherapy in practice
Our long-form guides cover the fundamentals. The blog is for the practical questions that come up around them: what to say when your mind goes blank, how to tell whether therapy is working, and how to help someone who is just starting out.
- Starting therapy
- In therapy
- Choosing care
- Supporting others
Starting therapy10 Therapy Myths That Stop People From Getting Help
Therapy myths keep a lot of people waiting longer than they need to. Here are ten of the most common ones, and what the evidence actually says about each.
In therapyWhat to Talk About in Therapy When Your Mind Goes Blank
Going blank in session is far more common than it feels. Here is why it happens, where to start when it does, and 15 prompts you can take into your next appointment.
In therapyHow to Tell If Therapy Is Working (and What to Do If It Is Not)
Progress in therapy is rarely a straight line. Here is what real change looks like, how long it usually takes, and exactly what to say if your sessions have stopped moving.
Choosing careOnline Therapy vs. In-Person: Which One Is Right for You?
In randomized trials so far, video therapy and in-person therapy have produced similar results, so the real question is fit. Here is what each format does well, plus the licensing, privacy and cost details to check.
Supporting othersHow to Support Someone in Therapy (or Thinking About It)
Supporting someone in therapy is mostly small and practical: asking rather than fixing, removing the obstacles you can, and leaving the contents of the hour to them.
Looking for the fundamentals?
Our four main guides cover therapy types, the professionals who provide them, choosing a therapist and what happens in a first session.