A BLOG FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
What If Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer?
by: Cynthia SchwartzbergPublished on: 10/15/2026The blog explores why trying harder isn't always the answer, how Parts Work can shift the clinical question, and how clinicians can get curious about the part that is trying so hard with their clients.
Meeting Uncertainty with Curiosity, Not Control
by: Cynthia SchwartzbergPublished on: 07/30/2026The blog explores how seeking certainty masks anxiety and how curiosity helps clients move from control toward self-trust and regulation. It offers practical ways for therapists to help clients meet uncertainty with openness instead of fear.
The Shadow in the Therapy Room: The invisible weight we carry into the room
by: Cynthia SchwartzbergPublished on: 05/13/2026The blog explores how stress and protective patterns affect therapy—and tools to stay present.
Listening to Your Inner Voices in a Busy Season
by: Cynthia SchwartzbergPublished on: 12/04/2025During busy seasons, inner "parts" (like the Pleaser or Rebel) get loud, causing exhaustion. Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW, suggests turning toward these feelings using the "Meditation with the Three Voices" to find authenticity and peace.
