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Therapy
Is Therapy Cool Now?

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 28, 2024

Young people are embracing therapy and mental health. And therapists are welcoming the revolution. What does this mean for the rest of society?

Young people are embracing therapy and mental health. And therapists are welcoming the revolution. What does this mean for the rest of society?

Suicide
We Have to Care: A Perspective on Suicide Prevention

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 24, 2024

Our systems of care for suicide prevention have often had a mechanical feel, leaving many people feeling unseen and not cared about. How can we change this?

Our systems of care for suicide prevention have often had a mechanical feel, leaving many people feeling unseen and not cared about. How can we change this?

Self-Harm
The Autism Self-Harm Connection

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 22, 2024

Self-harm may affect as many as 33 percent of autistic people, yet the types and patterns of self-harm often differ from neurotypical populations. How can we effectively intervene?

Self-harm may affect as many as 33 percent of autistic people, yet the types and patterns of self-harm often differ from neurotypical populations. How can we effectively intervene?

Autism
Mindstorm Survival and First-Aid

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 17, 2024

Mindstorms like meltdowns and shutdowns are common experiences, especially for neurodivergent people. Here are five strategies for getting through one or providing support.

Mindstorms like meltdowns and shutdowns are common experiences, especially for neurodivergent people. Here are five strategies for getting through one or providing support.

Therapy
Therapy Is No Replacement for Community

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 15, 2024

With loneliness on the rise, how can we show up for each other as a community—without crossing the line into trauma dumping?

With loneliness on the rise, how can we show up for each other as a community—without crossing the line into trauma dumping?

Depression
Your Brain on Depression (and After Treatment)

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 13, 2024

Depression is associated with changes in the default mode network of connectivity between brain regions. What does this mean for clients and clinicians?

Depression is associated with changes in the default mode network of connectivity between brain regions. What does this mean for clients and clinicians?