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What does the “AI Therapy Ban” in Illinois actually say? (+Reader Poll Results, and Empathy in Online Gaming)

Working Phase is a weekly newsletter to help therapists be informed, resilient, and effective in and out of the therapy room. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to receive the newsletter in your inbox, every Sunday, totally free! We held a reader poll last week, and I’m so gratefu...

by ACM — Aug 25, 2025 current events intergenerational voices joy intervention presenting issues the working phase perspective

Reader Poll! 10-sec Survey

Working Phase is a weekly newsletter to help therapists be informed, resilient, and effective in and out of the therapy room. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to receive the newsletter in your inbox, every Sunday, totally free! Hi! I’m doing a quick reader poll this week! Your v...

Aug 17, 2025 essential downloads joy intervention presenting issues subscriber connect and learn the working phase perspective

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” isn’t just hitting clients, it's coming for therapists too. What to expect. (+ Some Audio/Visual joy)

Last week, a very large budget bill was passed in Congress. It affects everything from SNAP, to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, along with immigration and tax policy. Because there are so many things in this bill that are concerning, you may have missed the significant changes that are c...

Jul 06, 2025 joy intervention presenting issues subscriber connect and learn the working phase perspective

Is it time to screen for AI use in client safety planning?

Being realistic about AI use means acknowledging a few things: Chat-based AI is not going anywhere. The promises of AI (like any new technology) are a little overhyped. Until we have developed tech literacy about this new tool, humans will use the tech in both beautiful and terrible ways. T...

Jun 23, 2025 essential downloads joy intervention presenting issues subscriber connect and learn the working phase perspective

Father's Day 2025, Resources and Jokes for Dads

Happy Father’s Day to all the fatherly therapists out there! (Yes, I see you and I’m very glad you’re here; our community needs your presence.) Let me get straight to the point. Fathers are in dire need of support. Immediately. If you specialize in treating men, you know that the stigma fo...

by acm — Jun 16, 2025 essential downloads joy intervention presenting issues subscriber connect and learn the working phase perspective

Is it OK to Eat in Session? (+ Resources for EMDR Tx, LA News, and Pretty Flowers)

As mental health professionals, we often speak to our clients about healthy habits, boundaries, and self-care. But how do you and I model these principles in our own professional lives? More than just the advice you offer, the way you show up in session communicates volumes about your values a...

Jun 09, 2025 essential downloads intergenerational exchange joy intervention presenting issues subscriber connect and learn the working phase perspective

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