Author: Silvi Saxena, MBA, LSW


  • Factors Influencing Therapeutic Alliance

    Factors Influencing Therapeutic Alliance

    Building and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance is a complex process…

  • Best Books on Motivational Interviewing

    Best Books on Motivational Interviewing

    Formulated on the basis of research conducted by William R. Miller…

  • What is the Disinhibition Effect in Online Counselling Therapy?

    What is the Disinhibition Effect in Online Counselling Therapy?

    The online disinhibition effect is a psychological effect whereby people are…

  • Confidentiality in Counseling: A Cornerstone of Trust and Ethics

    Confidentiality is one of the most essential elements in the practice…

  • Therapeutic Alliance in Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Treatment

    In the world of psychoanalysis, the therapeutic alliance is more than…

  • What is a Therapeutic Rapport?

    What is a Therapeutic Rapport?

    At the heart of every effective therapeutic relationship lies a subtle…

  • Trust and Respect in Therapeutic Relationship

    Trust and Respect in Therapeutic Relationship

    Trust and respect form the core architecture of any therapeutic relationship.…

  • Therapeutic Relationship in CBT

    Therapeutic Relationship in CBT

    Therapeutic relationship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) refers to the professional,…

  • Emotional Intelligence in Counselling

    Emotional Intelligence in Counselling

    Emotional Intelligence (EI) is highly essential in counseling because it informs…

  • A Therapist’s Guide to the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

    A Therapist’s Guide to the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

    The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a psychological instrument to assess…

  • A Therapist’s Guide to the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)

    A Therapist’s Guide to the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)

    The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) is one of the most widely…

  • A Therapist’s Guide to the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

    A Therapist’s Guide to the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

    The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a standardized, evidence-based…

  • What is Strength-Based Therapy?

    What is Strength-Based Therapy?

    Strength-based therapy is a client-focused model that aims to identify and…

  • Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

    Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

    The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a widely used behavioral…

  • Legal Risks of Poor Documentation, and how Therapists can Protect Themselves

    Legal Risks of Poor Documentation, and how Therapists can Protect Themselves

    Documentation is a key component of therapeutic practice and ethical professional…

  • How to Start a Therapy Session as a Therapist (Tips from Experienced Therapists)

    How to Start a Therapy Session as a Therapist (Tips from Experienced Therapists)

    Starting a therapy session effectively sets the tone for the entire…

  • 10 Best Trauma-Informed Therapy Trainings for Therapists

    10 Best Trauma-Informed Therapy Trainings for Therapists

    Trauma-informed therapy is a key intervention in mental health treatment that…

  • Treatment Plan for Couples Therapy (with Examples)

    Treatment Plan for Couples Therapy (with Examples)

    Couples therapy is a structured way of helping partners navigate relationship…

  • Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

    Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

    The Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a widely used clinician-administered…

  • Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)

    Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)

    The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale is a structured interview used for diagnosing…

  • Person Centered Therapy Techniques & Examples

    Person Centered Therapy Techniques & Examples

    Person-centered therapy (PCT) is a type of psychotherapy developed by Carl…

  • Persistent Depressive Disorder Treatment Plan

    Persistent Depressive Disorder Treatment Plan

    Persistent Depressive Disorder, or PDD, formerly termed dysthymia, is a chronic…

  • Crisis Intervention Techniques & Examples

    Crisis Intervention Techniques & Examples

    Crisis intervention is a short term therapeutic approach to help clients…

  • Transference vs Countertransference: How do they Differ?

    Transference vs Countertransference: How do they Differ?

    Transference and countertransference are natural occurences in therapeutic relationships. Transference happens…