Therapy that Works Institute

Therapy that Works Institute Dr. Diane Gehart has authored over 10 books translated into numerous languages, coordinates the Marr

🚨 Your clients are already using AI.They're turning to AI for advice, emotional support, relationship guidance, and vali...
06/23/2026

🚨 Your clients are already using AI.

They're turning to AI for advice, emotional support, relationship guidance, and validation before they ever step into your office. And now therapists are facing entirely new clinical and ethical questions.

The mental health profession is changing rapidly. The question is: Are you prepared?

Join Dr. Diane Gehart for AI and Mental Health: Ethical and Clinical Considerations for Psychotherapists, a 3-hour law and ethics CE workshop designed to help clinicians navigate AI with confidence, competence, and ethical clarity.

Participants will learn practical frameworks for addressing emerging AI-related challenges while earning 3 law and ethics CEs. Early bird pricing is available through June 28.

Sign up now to secure early bird pricing: https://vist.ly/58tty

🤖 Join us for AI and Mental Health: Ethical and Clinical Considerations for Psychotherapists and learn how to navigate t...
06/19/2026

🤖 Join us for AI and Mental Health: Ethical and Clinical Considerations for Psychotherapists and learn how to navigate this rapidly changing landscape with confidence.

In this 3-hour Law & Ethics workshop, we'll explore:
✔️ AI ethics and professional responsibilities
✔️ HIPAA, documentation, and liability concerns
✔️ AI companions and AI relationships
✔️ AI-induced psychosis and safety considerations
✔️ Practical frameworks for clinical decision-making

📅 July 10, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
🎓 3 Law & Ethics CEs
💻 Live or catch the replay on your own schedule

💲 Early Bird Pricing: $67 through June 28, 2026

To register or learn more:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://vist.ly/58emt

AI is transforming everything. Are you ready?

06/19/2026

Failing the exam isn't always about what you know.

Many aspiring therapists spend hundreds of hours studying the material, yet continue to struggle because they're approaching the questions the wrong way.

The key isn't memorizing more information—it's learning how to decode the exam. When you understand how to identify what the question is really asking, interpret the prompt, and evaluate each answer choice strategically, everything changes.

Master the test-taking strategy, and you'll dramatically increase your chances of passing.

Learn more about this MFT strategy in my free webinar:

https://vist.ly/58ekx

"I passed not because life became easier, but because I had the right support."This student passed the MFT exam while pr...
06/17/2026

"I passed not because life became easier, but because I had the right support."

This student passed the MFT exam while pregnant, raising a toddler, grieving the loss of a loved one, and balancing the demands of work and family life.

What made the difference?

✅ Live study sessions that built confidence
✅ Expert guidance from Jennifer and Blanca
✅ Real-time discussion of exam rationales
✅ A supportive community of fellow clinicians
✅ A study approach that works for real life

You do not need a perfect schedule or perfect circumstances to pass. You need the right strategy, support, and guidance.

If you're preparing for the MFT exam, let us help you get across the finish line.

06/16/2026

Most people approach licensure exams with one goal: pass.

But what if the process could do more than earn you a license?

While passing an exam doesn't necessarily measure your clinical effectiveness, the journey of studying can deepen your knowledge, sharpen your thinking, and strengthen your confidence as a clinician.

Approached with the right mindset, licensure isn't just a test—it's a rite of passage.

The best outcome isn't simply passing the exam. It's becoming a better therapist because of the process.

Sign up for this free workshop today: https://vist.ly/57xid

06/16/2026

One of the biggest mistakes therapists can make is unintentionally joining a client's side in a conflict.

When we validate complaints about a partner, parent, child, boss, or loved one without examining the full interaction pattern, we risk creating a triangle and becoming part of the relationship dynamic ourselves.

Effective therapy isn't about deciding who's right and who's wrong. It's about understanding the patterns, cycles, and interactions that keep people stuck.

That's why systemic thinking is so important. Before validating the story, assess the pattern.

Dr. Vicki Loyer, founder of Blue Door Psychotherapy, partnered with Beyond the Hour to turn a powerful vision into reali...
06/12/2026

Dr. Vicki Loyer, founder of Blue Door Psychotherapy, partnered with Beyond the Hour to turn a powerful vision into reality—creating a practice rooted in exceptional systemic therapy, compassionate client care, and meaningful education for both professionals and families.

Today, Blue Door Psychotherapy is a thriving practice with a team of highly skilled clinicians, a comprehensive training program, and a growing impact on families affected by addiction and mental illness.

If you're ready to build a practice that delivers therapy that works while creating lasting impact in your community, Diane Gehart with Beyond the Hour can help you turn your vision into a sustainable, successful reality.

Your practice can be more than a business—it can be a catalyst for transformation.

06/09/2026

With so much misinformation about boundaries floating around, I thought I would share a quick review from my latest YouTube video where I define Enmeshed vs. Disengaged Boundaries.

It is important to remember that there is always a broad range of healthy boundaries that exists between these two poles.

06/08/2026

Struggling with the MFT exam does not mean you’re not meant to be a therapist.

It does not mean you’re unintelligent.
It does not mean you’re “bad at this.”
And it definitely does not mean you won’t become an incredible clinician.

Many talented therapists struggle because the exam is testing a specific kind of thinking — not just real-world clinical skill.

That’s why having a study strategy matters.

Be kind to yourself in this process. You’re learning something hard — and you’re capable of getting through it.

Register for my Quick Start Guide to the MFT and make your plan to pass today.

Register here: https://vist.ly/562i2

Most therapists were never taught a clear system for how to actually practice in session.So what happens?You know the th...
06/05/2026

Most therapists were never taught a clear system for how to actually practice in session.

So what happens?

You know the theories.
You’ve studied the models.
But when a real client is in front of you… it can feel like you’re piecing it all together in real time.

That’s exhausting.

There is a different way.

The Therapy that Works® Unifying Framework brings everything into one clear, practical system—so you can stop second-guessing and start practicing with more clarity, structure, and confidence.

Instead of juggling multiple approaches, you learn how to:
✔ Work from one integrated clinical framework
✔ Make clearer decisions in session
✔ Reduce overwhelm and overthinking
✔ Feel more grounded with complex cases

This isn’t about doing more.

It’s about finally having a system that makes the work feel simpler, not harder.

👉 Start here: Free Introduction to the Unifying Framework
TherapyThatWorksInstitute.com/intro

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