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Do Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Based Interventions Decrease Adolescent Externalizing Symptoms? A Meta-Analysis

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Although externalizing problems are a common reason for psychiatric referrals (Connor et al., Despite DBT’s focus on changing thoughts and behaviors that precede and relate to interpersonal conflict, externalizing problems are rarely examined as a primary aim in DBT-based intervention studies. Target Article Jakubovic, R.

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Synthesizing Findings on Cognitive Flexibility and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors

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There is also some evidence that higher cognitive flexibility may have an indirect protective effect on SITB via buffering effects of stress and psychological pain. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Chung (M.Sc) is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Annual Review of Psychology , 64 , 135–168. Target Article Chung, J.

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Clinicians and Clients Disagree: Implications for Evidence-Based Practice

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This blog piece by Dr. Douglas Samuel from Purdue University discusses a recently published article in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. . Arguably the greatest accomplishment in mental health over the past few decades has been the increased focus on providing psychological treatment that is supported by empirical research.

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