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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., in an early session of psychotherapy.

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Dissemination before evidence? What are the driving forces behind the dissemination of mindfulness-based interventions?

Society of Clinical Psychology

During the past decades there has been a rapidly growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) like MBSR or MBCT. Although a number of clinical trials on MBIs have been conducted, the evidence base for MBIs is promising but still limited. Role of spirituality in MBIs. Conclusion.

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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

Thus, providing effective preventive care and clinical interventions to individuals who are struggling with PTSD symptoms is imperative. In this manuscript, we will discuss evidence that supports addressing positive memories in PTSD interventions, as well as future directions for this line of work. depression; Jacobson et al.,

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nota bene

Clinical Philosophy

I don't know about you, but the reason I often make notes after psychotherapy sessions is because I need aides-memoires. I've about 18 patients - in my private psychotherapy practice - at any one time; most of them attend just once a week. You're probably instead in something like an 'intervention'-providing business.)

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19 Essential Social Work Practice Skills You Should Work on Refining Now

Social Work Haven

Communication Skills 6.Empathy Advocacy and Community Organising 10.Research Communication Skills, 6. Advocacy and Community Organising, 10. Problem-solving requires creative thinking, adaptive reasoning, communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Critical thinking skills 2.Conflict Assessment Skills 14.Program

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

Indeed, recent estimates suggest that as few as 5 percent of individuals with depression or anxiety receive CBT or other evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP). Despite the enduring under-use of CBT and other EBPs, psychopharmacotherapy for depression and anxiety has witnessed a dramatic increase in recent years.

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Creating a Community of Care: Distress, Impairment, and Ethics

Society of Clinical Psychology

This is true in most fields, although mental health professionals probably understand the barriers to seeking help better than most and have skills for which we receive extensive training; these include communicating with empathy and nonjudgmental concern, providing support, and facilitating problem-solving. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.2012.02070.x.