Clinical Foundations

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a new therapist, everyone can benefit for a refresher on the basics. We've compiled all the essential knowledge and reference material for your everyday work as a therapist — from note types to assessments to interventions.

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Feb 2025
Understanding Demand Avoidance in ADHD and Effective Techniques for Supporting Clients
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Jan 2025
Psychodynamic Therapy Examples, Tools and Techniques
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Jan 2025
Bipolar Treatment Plan Example and Template for Therapists
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Jan 2025
A Therapist’s Guide to Writing a Biopsychosocial Assessment (with Template and Examples)
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May 2025
ADHD Combined Type ICD-10: Clinical Insights for Mental Health Professionals
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Jan 2025
A Therapist's Guide to Socratic Questioning (with Examples)
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Mar 2025
Criteria and Diagnosis: F90.0 Diagnostic Code
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Jan 2025
ICD-10 Codes: Bereavement and Using Z Codes
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Dec 2024
Mental Status Exam Descriptors: Documentation and Examples to Use
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Jan 2025
Altered Mental Status, Unspecified ICD-10: Criteria and Diagnosis (41.82)
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Jan 2025
Criteria and Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder ICD-10
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Apr 2025
A Therapist's Cheat Sheet to Writing Therapy Notes: Examples, Templates, and Best Practices
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Dec 2024
DSM-5-TR Criteria and Diagnosis for Therapists: Adjustment Disorder
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Dec 2025
Social Anhedonia: A Therapist’s Guide to Assessment, Case Formulation, and Treatment
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Dec 2025
Stonewalling: Clinical Assessment and Intervention Strategies
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Dec 2025
Reality Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide to Choice Theory in Modern Practice
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Dec 2025
Triangulation in Psychology: Identifying and Treating Triangular Dynamics in Couples and Family Therapy
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Nov 2025
Episodic Paroxysmal Anxiety: Understanding and Treating Sudden Panic Episodes
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Nov 2025
Rogerian Therapy: Applying Person-Centered Principles in Modern Practice
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Oct 2025
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT): How Therapists Can Use It to Deepen Couples Work
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Oct 2025
Self Esteem Journal: Therapeutic Uses and Prompts for Lasting Change
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Oct 2025
Trust Exercises for Couples: Tools to Strengthen Connection, and Repair Ruptures
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Oct 2025
Emotional Triggers: Understanding and Managing Client Reactivity in Therapy
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Oct 2025
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness: Clinical Applications for Therapists
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Oct 2025
Family Therapy Activities: Practical Tools to Build Connection and Communication
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Sep 2025
Somatic Therapy: Integrating the Body Into Mental Health Practice
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Sep 2025
Primary Emotions: Understanding the Building Blocks of Emotional Experience
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Sep 2025
Group Therapy Ideas: High-Yield Activities and Structures for Clinicians
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Sep 2025
Personalization Cognitive Distortion: Assessment and Interventions for Therapists
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Sep 2025
STOP DBT Skill: Teaching Clients to Interrupt Reactivity
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Oct 2025
Sleep Diary: How Therapists Can Use Tracking to Improve Clinical Outcomes
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Sep 2025
What Is Distress Tolerance: How Therapists Can Strengthen Client Resilience
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Sep 2025
Writing DAP Notes: A Complete Guide for Therapists
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Sep 2025
How to Write DAP Notes: Real Examples, Pro Tips, and AI-Powered Shortcuts
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Aug 2025
Evidence-Based Therapy: Advancing Clinical Success and Therapist Confidence
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Aug 2025
Pros and Cons of DBT Therapy: A Guide for Clinicians
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Aug 2025
DBT for BPD: Evidence, Application, and Clinical Insights for Therapists
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Aug 2025
Understanding Trauma Based Therapy for Effective Client Care
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Aug 2025
Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment Options and Clinical Applications
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Aug 2025
Suicide Risk Rises in Fall. Here’s What We Can Do About It.
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Aug 2025
Neurofeedback: Clinical Applications, Evidence, and Integration in Therapy Practice
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May 2025
Behavioral Activation: A Practical Tool for Treating Depression and Behavioral Avoidance
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Mar 2025
A Comprehensive Guide to Free CEUs for Mental Health Counselors' Professional Growth
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Sep 2025
Writing BIRP Notes: A Complete Guide for Therapists
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Sep 2025
Writing GIRP Notes: A Complete Guide for Therapists
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Nov 2024
Writing SOAP Notes: A Therapist's Complete Guide
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Jul 2025
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia: Enhancing Symptom Management and Client Insight
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Jul 2025
Y-BOCS: Using the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale in Clinical Practice
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Jul 2025
Opposite Action DBT: Key Insights and Clinical Applications for Therapists
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Jul 2025
Generational Trauma in Therapy: Understanding and Addressing Intergenerational Wounds
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Jul 2025
Gestalt Therapy: Enhancing Present-Moment Awareness in Clinical Practice
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Jul 2025
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI): A Tool for Clinical Assessment
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Jul 2025
27 Emotions List: A Therapist’s Guide to Expanding Emotional Literacy in Practice
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Jul 2025
Psychiatric SOAP Note Example: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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Jul 2025
Therapeutic Alliance Definition: Building Trust and Collaboration in the Therapy Room
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Jul 2025
Core Values List: Definitions and Tools for Therapy and Clinical Practice
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Jul 2025
Feelings Thermometer: A Practical Tool for Emotional Awareness and Regulation in Therapy
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Jul 2025
I Statements in Therapy: A Practical Tool for Emotional Communication and Conflict Resolution
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Jun 2025
Mood Charts in Therapy: A Practical Tool for Emotional Awareness, Tracking, and Insight
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Jun 2025
Dementia Therapy: Practical Strategies for Mental Health Professionals
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Jun 2025
Exploring Brainspotting: A Revolutionary Approach in Clinical Practice for Trauma Healing
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Jun 2025
Prognosis in Mental Health: A Clinical Tool for Guiding Treatment and Communication
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Jun 2025
Cognitive Restructuring: A Core Tool for Reframing Distorted Thinking in Therapy
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Jun 2025
Supporting Clients Experiencing Gaslighting: Clinical Signs and Strategies
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Jun 2025
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A Clinical Lens for Understanding Client Motivation and Progress
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Jun 2025
Attachment Styles: Applying Theory in Therapy to Deepen Clinical Insight
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Jun 2025
Catastrophizing in Therapy: Identifying and Disrupting the Spiral of “Worst-Case” Thinking
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Jun 2025
Core Counseling Skills Every Therapist Should Strengthen in Private Practice
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Jun 2025
Cognitive Processing Therapy: A Trauma-Focused Approach to Restructuring Stuck Beliefs
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Jun 2025
Beck Depression Inventory: A Clinical Tool for Measuring Depression Severity with Beck Depression Inventory
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Jun 2025
CBT Triangle: A Foundational Tool for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Jun 2025
Cycle of Abuse Wheel: Recognizing Patterns and Supporting Client Recovery
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Jun 2025
Person Centered Therapy: Honoring the Client's Inner Wisdom in Clinical Practice
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Jun 2025
ICD-10 ASD: Clinical Insight and Practical Application for Therapists
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Jun 2025
LGBTQ Mental Health: Beyond Affirming Care - The Therapist’s Role in True Inclusion
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Jun 2025
Implementing the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory in Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice
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Jun 2025
Gender Affirming Therapy: Clinical Competence and Affirmation in Practice
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Jun 2025
Transgender Mental Health: Clinical Competency and Affirming Practice in Therapeutic Care
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Dec 2024
The Definitive Guide to the DSM-5 Level 2 Somatic Symptom-Adult Patient Assessment
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May 2025
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills: Surviving the Moment Without Making It Worse
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May 2025
Understanding F31.9: Clinical and Ethical Considerations for Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder, Unspecified
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May 2025
Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent Moderate: A Clinical Guide for Therapists
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May 2025
CBT Thought Record: Using CBT Thought Records in Clinical Practice - A Therapist’s Guide to Cognitive Restructuring
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May 2025
The Therapist's Guide to the Stages of Change Model
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May 2025
Behavioral Activation Worksheet: A Practical Tool for Rebuilding Motivation and Mood in Therapy
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May 2025
DEAR MAN DBT: A Therapist’s Guide to Teaching and Applying Assertive Communication
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Jul 2025
Understanding the Mini-Mental State Exam: A Tool for Cognitive and Clinical Assessment
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May 2025
Beneath the Surface: A Therapist’s Guide to the Anger Iceberg
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Jun 2025
Teen Therapy: A Comprehensive Framework for Clinicians
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May 2025
Practical Use of Treatment Planners: Bridging Goals and Interventions
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May 2025
Who Am I Worksheet: Using the Tool with Clients
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Apr 2025
Boundaries Worksheet: Using Boundaries Worksheets to Strengthen Clinical Practice
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Apr 2025
Mastering Differential Diagnosis: Why It Matters in Clinical Practice
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Apr 2025
Integrating an Urge Surfing Worksheet into Clinical Practice
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May 2025
Clarifying Abbreviations for Psychologists in Professional Communication
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Apr 2025
Anger Management Worksheets for Kids: Design, Implementation, and Clinical Impact
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Apr 2025
Excuse Absence Letter: Crafting Effective Excuse‑Absence Letters for Your Therapy Clients
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Apr 2025
Techniques for Motivational Group Therapy Activities
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Apr 2025
Exploring Art Therapy for Teens: Effective Approaches and Techniques
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Apr 2025
List of Therapeutic Interventions: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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