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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

In the referenced article, the Inventory of Therapeutic Interventions and Skills (Boyle et al., how they implemented interventions with patients and how they communicated, showed empathy etc.) Therapist interventions and skills as predictors of dropout in outpatient psychotherapy. Psychiatric Quarterly, 51 (4), 271–279.

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Genogram in Social Work: Worth a Thousand Words?

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It can be used in assessment as well as interventions. When using genograms in social work practice, the following best practices are recommended: Consult with family members as they have details of significant events. Ten minutes for the family: systemic interventions in primary care. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . The site offers free expert consultation, education, and resources to Veteran Affairs providers and civilian (community-based) health care professionals treating Veterans.

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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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PTSD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and trauma-related memories, avoidance of trauma-related triggers, maladaptive changes in thinking and affective processes, and alterations in arousal and reactivity (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Why Should We Address Positive Autobiographical Memories in PTSD Interventions?

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

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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. comorbid disorders, family dysfunction), moving the field toward the ultimate goal of person-centered intervention.

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Identifying Mechanisms of Change in Clinical Supervision

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After significant treatment, her depression appears to be resistant to both therapeutic and psychiatric interventions. This approach can be incorporated across different treatment interventions and orientations (Gibbons et al., Protecting adolescents from self-harm: a critical review of intervention studies. References.

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Can prisoners with mental health problems benefit from psychological therapy? Yes, but health and justice need to be closer friends.

Society of Clinical Psychology

correspondents with a new article in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology titled, “Outcomes of Psychological Therapies for Prisoners with Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. lock downs’) which affect their intervention and studies. This SCP blog by Karen Slade, Psy.D. 2007; Butler et al.,