by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Nov 13, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Listen to your partner. This means letting go of some of your need to respond with your side and taking time to understand where your partner is coming from. Try to see through the eyes of your partner. 2. Be aware of name calling whether it is verbally...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Nov 13, 2022 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
How Does the Psychotherapy Theory Work? What Makes It Therapeutic? Psychodynamic Psychotherapy The client achieves insight (awareness) about how the past influences present. The client’s insight is believed to generate emotional and behavioral change. The therapist...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Nov 13, 2022 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
Do you believe therapists should specialize in multiple theories/modalities? Should therapists tailor a treatment plan that would fit best with the client’s presenting problems? Or Should therapists choose 1 theory and Only work from that? This is one of those...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Oct 19, 2022 | Interpersonal Relationships
Someone you care about has performed a relationship violation, and you choose (yes choose) not to forgive. You then use the lack of forgiveness as a power card. While the relationship may continue, as long as you do not forgive, the relationship cannot heal....
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Oct 19, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Research indicates that being optimistic boosts overall physical health and lowers the risk of death from all causes. A positive attitude also has been shown to help patients who suffer from heart disease caused by narrowed arteries. In a group of 545 men age 64 to...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Oct 15, 2022 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) is a style of therapy. There are many styles and others include Freudian (also know as psychodynamic), Client-Centered, Gestalt, Behavioral, and more. CBT at its core helps clients to understand that emotions (particularly...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Oct 5, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Okay, what I am about to suggest is a radical perspective on life but one that I sincerely believe is true. Everything you do is a CHOICE. There are no should’s, must’s, have to’s, ought to’s, etc. Everything you do is because you have chosen...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Oct 5, 2022 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
Research has suggested that 40% of our daily thinking and acting occurs on autopilot. That is, it happens without conscious thought. In my experience this percentage is low. Much more of our daily functioning happens when we are “not thinking” about what we are...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Sep 21, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Be active: Walk, Run, Stretch. Even the smallest of movements can have both physical and psychological benefits. Start small. Get up out of your chair. That is a start!!
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Sep 15, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Make a habit of asking yourself, “What do I want?” This can be as simple as do I want chocolate or vanilla to more challenging decisions like, “Do I want to do what the other person wants or do I want to do what I want?” After being clear on...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Sep 12, 2022 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
How do you handle “breaking up” with a therapist? From the therapist’s perspective I prefer for a client to attend a last “closure” session, but in reality, most clients are not willing to do so. In this era of texting, email, and other technological forms...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Sep 7, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Children generally exude joy when they are asked to tell a joke or riddle. That joy will brighten your day and enhance your bond with the child.
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Sep 3, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Engage your “spirituality” even if you are not religious. Look at what is meaningful to you. Ask yourself, “What is truly important in life?”
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Sep 1, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Listen without allowing your thoughts to stray to “What would I do, What should I say, How can I figure it out, When will this person stop talking, etc.” Listen and then tell the person what you heard them tell you. This demonstrates that you truly are...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Aug 29, 2022 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
I am often asked, “How should I select a therapist?” Unfortunately, we must begin with practical constraints such as, “Is the therapist covered by my insurance?” “Is the therapist located near me?” Once you have found some...
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