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

Society of Clinical Psychology

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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Realizing the Promise: Strategic Dissemination and Implementation of CBT in Public and Private Health Care Systems

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although considered the gold standard psychological treatment for many mental and behavioral health conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) continues to be delivered at rates far below what research and expert recommendations suggest. Training included participation in a 2.5-day

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What is Schema Therapy? An overview and what to expect

Lawson Psychology

With its roots firmly planted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and Gestalt therapy, Schema Therapy offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and healing ingrained emotional wounds. If engaged in Schema Therapy, your psychologist would be able to discuss each of these with you.

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3 Focused Steps to Find Emotional Calm during a Storm of Emotions

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

BACKGROUND Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a modality that I often use with my clients. In traditional CBT, we work together to identify thought patterns, and thought content that cause harm or distress. Positive Psychology provides high quality research-based resources to clinical professionals for use with their clients.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. Why Do Teens Engage In Self-Harm Like Cutting? What Are The Signs That A Teenager May Be Engaging In Cutting? What Are The Treatment Options For Teenagers Who Engage In Cutting? What Is Teen Cutting?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety: An Overview and Future Directions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), deemed a “well-established” intervention for the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety (Hollon & Beck, 2013), typically addresses anxiety using a two-pronged approach. 2015), although exposure use in community clinics remains low (Whiteside, Deacon, Benito, & Stewart, 2016). Author Bio.

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Harnessing cultural identity as a protective factor in minority mental health: Applications to children and families

Society of Clinical Psychology

Often times the field of clinical psychology assumes a “deficit-based” approach to minority mental health. What does it look like in clinical practice? So, what are the take-home points for weaving cultural strengths in clinical practice? First, assessment is key. We recommend using psychometrically sound surveys (e.g.,