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What Is and Is Not a Psychological Treatment?

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The Society of Clinical Psychology maintains a list of empirically supported treatments (ESTs), using a set of requirements colloquially referred to as the “Tolin criteria” (Tolin et al., Psychiatric medications, for example, might address psychological problems but are obviously not psychological treatments. Boness, C.

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Behavioral interventions in community settings for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-analysis

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Early behavioral interventions (BI) such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) are the main established therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The current study examined the effect of early BI when delivered in routine clinical care.

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Mental wellbeing can, and should, be assessed in clinical samples

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Before you continue reading this blog, take a moment and reflect for one moment: what do you, as a clinical psychologist, use as a criterion for recovery or therapy success? What would it mean for clinical psychology if we maintained an intentional focus on both treating mental illness and promoting mental wellbeing?

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Targeting Anxiety Sensitivity in Prevention Treatments: A Meta-Analysis

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Anxiety sensitivity refers to fears of anxiety-related sensations (e.g., Although anxiety sensitivity was originally studied in relation to panic- and anxiety-related disorders, it subsequently has been conceptualized as a transdiagnostic measure of distress intolerance and a risk factor for important health behaviors (Otto et al.,

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Applying to Clinical Psychology Graduate Programs: Tips and Resources

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Tips and Resources for Applying to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology. When I was applying to PhD programs in clinical psychology, I remember experiencing a mix of emotions – anxiety, excitement, stress. You Can Get In! Doing research into what the process entails is essential. It’s a good starting point!

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Never Say These 3 Things to Someone With Anxiety

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Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come. 3: Just get over it!

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

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It is estimated that the rate of anxiety disorders in older adults is as high as 20.8% , [1] a number that closely mirrors the rates seen in all adults. Regardless of the cause, the effects of anxiety can be isolating and potentially debilitating in their own right. incidence of anxiety. [2] incidence of anxiety. [2]

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