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Effective Psychotherapists: Learning & Practicing Skills to Improve Client Outcomes

inSocialWork

Our guest today is Theresa Moyers, PhD, a practitioner, researcher, author and leading scholar in the motivational interviewing approach. Interested in clinical work? Theresa Moyers, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, where she specializes in the treatment of addictive behaviors.

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

They may deny their addiction, which can increase the intensity and length of their SUD. Addiction experts will provide a dual diagnosis to treat both conditions and help you through the recovery process. A more challenging addiction recovery. However, not all people with SUD have ASPD, and not all those with ASPD will have SUD.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Using motivational interviewing strategies and people-first language can help guide the conversation.

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Public Perceptions of Marijuana Use, Legalization, and Community Health Risks:

inSocialWork

She is a member of the editorial board for Youth and Society, Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, Social Work Research, and Journal of Addictive Diseases. is a sixth year clinical psychology doctoral candidate at Wayne State University. Interviewer: Elizabeth Bowen, PhD. Jennifer Ellis, M.A., Show Notes.

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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective as a Standalone Treatment for Substance Use Disorders? An Evaluation Using the Tolin Criteria

Society of Clinical Psychology

Given the inherent harms of providing treatments that have weak efficacy, don’t work, or, even worse, are iatrogenic, the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the APA) has long been evaluating the empirical basis of psychological treatments. Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management) and non-specific-treatments (e.g.,

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Eating Disorders and Addictions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Based in Part on Brief Therapy with Eating Disorders by Barbara McFarland, and the Overcoming Disordered Eating Protocol by the Centre for Clinical Intervention - Shifting paradigms to one of resourcefulness vs. sickness - Identifying key interviewing questions to develop a strengths-based alliance Based in Part on Brief Therapy with Eating Disorders (..)

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

The drug did not undergo clinical trials or have approval from the FDA. MDMA Addiction and Withdrawal. The research on the risk of addiction to MDMA is varied. People can experience negative physical and psychological symptoms from drug use yet continue using the substance, indicating dependency or addiction.