Society of Clinical Psychology

AUGUST 3, 2018

This SCP Blog by Dr. J. Cobb Scott discusses a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry that addressed the association between cannabis use and cognitive functioning in adolescents and young adults. The US has experienced substantial shifts in policy and perception regarding cannabis, or marijuana, use over the past decade.As of 2018, cannabis has been legalized for adult recreational use in 9 US states and for medicinal purposes in 29 states, and laws have been passed in a number of

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Hospice Social Work

JULY 28, 2018

My recent experience with grief and isolation has helped me grasp how important it is for us to reach out to the family members of our patients with affirmation and willingness to connect with them in their pain. Someone important to me and my family died when I was away for a week of training with the National Guard. When I received the news, I told my chain of command and received a pass so I could tend to the emotional needs of my family and me.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 2, 2018

It is important to be aware of signs of intoxication and withdrawal both to identify clients who relapse, but also to be able to identify and accommodate symptoms of post acute withdrawal syndrome in treatment and relapse prevention planning. It is important to be aware of signs of intoxication and withdrawal both to identify clients who relapse, but also to be able to identify and accommodate symptoms of post acute withdrawal syndrome in treatment and relapse prevention planning.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

JULY 30, 2018

This SCP Student Blog post by Adam Duberstein discusses the role of emotional support animals in clinical psychology. Within days after receiving my master’s-level license to practice psychotherapy in Michigan, two acquaintances asked me to write them letters which they could use in order to obtain an emotional support animal (ESA). ESAs are quite different from service animals, which perform specific tasks for their handlers.

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Psychology Schizophrenia Therapist Disability 52

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 1, 2018

~ Mental health issues are mediated by brain function ~ Mental disorders are defined by signs, symptoms, and functional impairments as opposed to causes ~ 20% of Americans experience a mental disorder in a given year. ~ A range of treatments including counseling and psychopharmacology exist for most disorders ~ The consumer movement has increased the involvement of individuals with mental disorders and their families in mutual support services, consumer-run services, and advocacy. ~ The Recovery

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Mental Health Advocacy Recovery Disorder 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JULY 28, 2018

Benefits of Social Support. Sense of belonging. Spending time with them helps ward off loneliness. Whether it's other new parents, dog lovers, fishing buddies or siblings, just knowing you're not alone can go a long way toward coping with stress. Increased sense of self-worth. Having people who call you a friend reinforces the idea that you're a good person to be around.

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