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Breaking the Cycle

How effective therapy disrupts our negative patterns

Therapy
The Tipping Point in Crisis Intervention: A Call for Change

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on October 30, 2024

The tipping point between outdated intervention paradigms and profound transformation calls for a process-based model in crisis intervention and has never been more urgent.

The tipping point between outdated intervention paradigms and profound transformation calls for a process-based model in crisis intervention and has never been more urgent.

Motivation
The 7 Steps of Effective Psychotherapy

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on November 20, 2020

All successful psychotherapies have seven phases. Learn about each of these steps and how they contribute to successful therapy.

All successful psychotherapies have seven phases. Learn about each of these steps and how they contribute to successful therapy.

Depression
The Two Faces of Depression

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on May 17, 2020

How can two different definitions of depression lead to equally effective outcomes? How do both approaches break the same cycle? If both are correct, which path should we take?

How can two different definitions of depression lead to equally effective outcomes? How do both approaches break the same cycle? If both are correct, which path should we take?

Anxiety
Mastering Panic Without Medication

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on February 5, 2020

Learn what works to master panic attacks without the use of medication. Track the 6 basic elements of confronting and mastering some of our worst fears.

Learn what works to master panic attacks without the use of medication. Track the 6 basic elements of confronting and mastering some of our worst fears.

Anxiety
Anatomy of Anxiety: Mastery by Avoidance

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on January 31, 2020

Anxiety and depression are the most common problems seen in psychotherapy. Learn the anatomy of anxiety, and how our common solutions to anxiety actually become the problem.

Anxiety and depression are the most common problems seen in psychotherapy. Learn the anatomy of anxiety, and how our common solutions to anxiety actually become the problem.

Empathy
What Works in Psychotherapy?

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on January 22, 2020

We now know that psychotherapy works. But how? Discover the three common things shared by all effective therapies.

We now know that psychotherapy works. But how? Discover the three common things shared by all effective therapies.

Attachment
What Works in Couples Therapy

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on January 14, 2020

Looking for the most effective couples therapy? Learn which two approaches work best and what they have in common.

Looking for the most effective couples therapy? Learn which two approaches work best and what they have in common.

Personality
The ABCs of Couple Arguments

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on November 20, 2019

What has research told us about the classic patterns of couple conflict, and how do these ABCs point us in the direction of resolution?

What has research told us about the classic patterns of couple conflict, and how do these ABCs point us in the direction of resolution?

Divorce
What Do All Troubled Couples Share?

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on November 18, 2019

The eight things to know about troubled couples. How research affirms that these are common in distressed relationships.

The eight things to know about troubled couples. How research affirms that these are common in distressed relationships.

Motivation
Finding Truth in Psychotherapy: Pursuing Fit

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on June 20, 2019

With so many effective psychotherapy approaches, how can we choose what is right for us? How do we find the truth in an approach to psychotherapy that will set us free?

With so many effective psychotherapy approaches, how can we choose what is right for us? How do we find the truth in an approach to psychotherapy that will set us free?

Motivation
The Hero’s Journey: Finding Therapy That Fits

J. Scott Fraser Ph.D. on June 13, 2019

With so many therapies and therapists to choose from, how might we come to find the best fit for us and our problems? What are the elements of fit in therapy that works?

With so many therapies and therapists to choose from, how might we come to find the best fit for us and our problems? What are the elements of fit in therapy that works?