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An Introductory Guide to Assessing Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Greg Nooney, MSW, ACSW, LISW, LCSW

Dissociative experiences are prevalent among clients with complex trauma and attachment issues, particularly those with disorganized attachment. PESI author and Dissociative Identity Disorder expert Greg Nooney reviews the prevalence of DID, plus free screening questions you can use to begin assessment.

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Overcoming Patient Resistance During the Perinatal Period

Hilary Waller, MS, LPC, Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW

New mothers often experience a conflict between wanting privacy and needing support, leading to resistance in seeking help. Perinatal experts Hilary Waller, LPC, and Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, share how you can approach patients needing help during the challenging perinatal period, plus downloadable worksheets you can use right away.

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The Hidden Impact of Core Beliefs on Mental Health

Leslie Sokol, Ph.D., Marci Fox, Ph.D.

Understanding a client’s core beliefs is essential for deciphering their reactions to life’s triggers. PESI authors Leslie Sokol, PhD, and Marci Fox, PhD, share free worksheets to use with clients to discover their personality types and core beliefs, so you can help them with their battle of self-worth.

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Understanding and Shifting Away from Toxic Productivity

Israa Nasir, MHC-LP

Through personal insights and behavioral psychology, Israa Nasir highlights how a results-driven culture can lead to toxic productivity—where productivity becomes a measure of personal value, overshadowing basic human needs and leading to negative habits like perfectionism and self-neglect—and what you can do to help your clients shift away from it.

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The Dark Side of the Self-Care Boom: How Consumerism is Fueling Toxic Habits

Israa Nasir, MHC-LP

When self-care becomes self-sabotage, it’s time to help clients break free from toxic productivity. Israa Nasir, MHP, LPC explores how consumer-driven self-care can become a harmful cycle, plus strategies to help clients reflect on their self-care practices and motivations.

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Demystifying Codependency: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

Nancy Johnston, LPC, LSATP, MAC, NCC

Despite its varied interpretations, codependency is a significant factor in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Nancy L. Johnston, MS, LPC, LSATP, explores the complexities of codependency, a concept with a mixed history in mental health and self-help circles.

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What Does a Slinky Have to do with Trauma?

Peter Levine, Ph.D.

Living with the agony and distress of trauma is unbearable. And re-living the memory of a traumatic event is more terrifying then any nightmare. In this free short video, you’ll see a transformational demonstration from Peter Levine and learn why healing from trauma begins with accessing the body memory of the event, not the story.

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Navigating the Grief Journey

David Kessler

Navigating the journey of grief is a deeply personal experience for everyone. David Kessler explains the timeline of grief and how clinicians can help grieving clients navigate this journey with free worksheets from his workbook.

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Constructively Managing Conflict in Relationships

Ilene S. Cohen, PhD, LMFT

Conflict between individuals is inevitable, even in the strongest of relationships, but this can be a good thing when managed constructively. Ilene S. Cohen, PhD, LMFT, has the strategies to avoid escalation and effectively discuss issues in any kind of relationship.

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Understanding and Overcoming the Four Stages of Anxiety

Alison Seponara, MS, LPC

Anxiety can feel like an endless loop, but understanding its four distinct stages can be the key to breaking free. Alison Seponara, MA, LPC share how recognizing these stages and learning effective strategies can help clients regain control and find lasting relief.

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