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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. CBT is a psychosocial treatment used to treat a variety of mental disorders.

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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. Copyright © 2024 Lawson Clinical Psychology. What on earth is a schema? All Rights Reserved.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

a licensed clinical psychologist and advocate for Asian American mental health in the state of New York. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. Following the acquisition of her doctoral degree, Dr. Chang dedicated herself to the pursuit of research, clinical work, and training. Dr. Chang earned her B.A.

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., 2009; Cahill et al., 2003; Carpender et al.,

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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? 2014) and/or interviews (e.g., 2014) and/or interviews (e.g.,

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

In clinical practice, the term “high-functioning anxiety” is not formally recognized as an official diagnosis. CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and learn relaxation techniques to manage anxiety. They may come across as having nervous energy.

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Can You Change Your Personality Traits?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Instead of pursuing our own intervention research, we decided, quite naively, to first look over the shoulder of our colleagues in clinical psychology. We even found a handful of studies that were “non-clinical” interventions, which played a significant role in understanding our results. What did we find? the Dodo Bird Verdict).