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Our page serves as a place to share resources, tips, strategies, ideas, and news. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to educate and instruct the general public, public organizations, private industry, students and professionals to assist them in acquiring, developing and enhancing their knowledge and skills, and to assist other charitable and educational organizations in the conduct of similar activities. We have the most robust continuing education library available anywhere. You can attend one of our live seminars in all 50 states and you can access our products and digital library anywhere in the world at any time you need new information to help your clients or if you have a credit deadline looming. We reserve the right to delete profane, abusive, and spam comments as well as to block repeat offenders.

When we take the time to develop a clearer understanding of the meaning of compassion, we are able to work in ways that ...
02/27/2026

When we take the time to develop a clearer understanding of the meaning of compassion, we are able to work in ways that actually empower our clients, rather than feeling responsible for "fixing" their problems.

Gabor Maté explores the ways that self-compassion as therapists allows us to have a clearer sense of our role in a client's life, instead of taking on the impossible.

He writes, "In your therapeutic programs, how much training did you receive on clearing your own energy, when day in and day out you're absorbing the stresses and traumas of your clients? This is where the need for compassion for ourselves must come in. Because the problem isn't that we're compassionate toward others; it's that we aren't compassionate toward ourselves. We tell ourselves we must fix the unfixable."

Read more from his 2021 Psychotherapy Networker article, "Helper Syndrome" by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4bdFBRf

02/26/2026

And we will give these clients just as much attention, focus, attunement, and empathy as anyone else who walks through our door. 🥰

From integration, to decolonization, to s*x, a clear theme emerged among these expert responses. It's all about relation...
02/24/2026

From integration, to decolonization, to s*x, a clear theme emerged among these expert responses. It's all about relationship. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏽

🔮 While we don't have a crystal ball to see what the future holds for the field of psychotherapy, it's clear that so many of us share a desire to come together to exchange insights, learn new approaches, and ultimately connect with one another and our communities.

So we want to hear from YOU! What do you think the next evolution in our collective professional development will be? Let us know in the comments below! 👇


02/23/2026

Oh we are so BACK.

Seriously though, what a strange feeling to experience as a therapist. On the one hand, I'm so excited to see you, catch up, and skip over the whole rapport building phase. On the other hand, I know you wouldn't be coming back to see me if things were in tip-top shape.

Either way, get in here! We've got therapeutic work to do! 💪

02/21/2026

Choose your own adventure, therapist style. When you have an unexpected cancellation do you:

a. Frantically catch up on notes and documentation.
b. Practice a few lion's er...goat's breaths to regulate.
c. Let it all out with a good cry and some somatic release.
d. Wander the hallways looking for the nearest coworker to yap with.
e. Take a nap.
e. Slam the beef stick and mandarin orange you stashed in the bottom drawer of your desk for this exact moment. Then take a nap.

Let us know in the comments. For science. 🔍🤔

02/20/2026

Whew. Those intakes really require you to bust out all of the tools in the ol' therapeutic toolbox, don't they? 😅

✨ For nearly 50 years, the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium has been the go-to training event for therapists looking to...
02/18/2026

✨ For nearly 50 years, the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium has been the go-to training event for therapists looking to grow, recharge, and reconnect with why they do this work.

Join thousands of colleagues March 19–22, 2026, online or in person, for 4 days of practical learning with today’s top minds Nadine Burke Harris, Bruce Perry, Dan Siegel, Ramani Durvasula, and more.

Reserve your spot👉 https://bit.ly/3Me4ynh

02/18/2026

I've moved beyond the need to explain all of the benefits and power of therapy to those who are unaware, however I might still give the side eye if I hear this sentence in my vicinity. 🤨

Your brain is not separate from your relationships. The conversations you have, the connections you form, and the challe...
02/15/2026

Your brain is not separate from your relationships. The conversations you have, the connections you form, and the challenges you experience are all literally shaping the structure of your mind.

This is the heart of Interpersonal Neurobiology. We are relational beings, and our development never stops. Every interaction is an opportunity for integration, growth, and transformation.

Join PESI and renowned neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel at Blue Spirit Retreat, Costa Rica for ✨Unlocking Freedom✨ | March 7–14, 2026.

Explore how attachment experiences shape personality patterns and how those patterns can transform through relational awareness. Learn the Wheel of Awareness practice and the nine domains of integration. Discover how understanding the relational nature of your mind can deepen your clinical work and your personal life.

This immersive retreat combines cutting-edge neuroscience with practical, reflective exercises in an environment designed for connection and restoration.

Space is limited. Secure your spot today through the link in the comments below. 🌞

02/15/2026

Can someone tell me what causes this phenomenon where I can remain highly attuned, focused, present, and alert through 4 sessions in a row, but after ONE treatment plan my brain is mush. 🫠

Who can relate?

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Since our founding in 1979, PESI, a nonprofit organization, has provided cutting-edge continuing education to professionals across the globe. Working alongside the world’s leading experts, we create a wide range of continuing education products and services, including seminars, conferences, online courses, DVDs, CDs, and books. All of our work is dedicated to training professionals like you on today’s newest and most talked-about topics.

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