Society of Clinical Psychology

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

This SCP Blog by Dr. Kathryn McHugh discusses a recent article published in Clinical Psychology Review about why gender matters in the study and treatment of substance use disorders. For many years, knowledge on the nature and treatment of substance use disorders was based on research conducted in males. The vast majority of research on substance use in women has been published only in the last 3 decades (Greenfield et al., 2007).

Disorder 52

Disorder Clinic Recovery Psychiatric 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 31, 2018

Explore symptoms of cognitive impairment in ~ Alzheimer’s ~ Dementias ~ Review APA Treatment Guidelines for counselors working with persons with Alzheimer’s ~ Identify methods for effective communication ~ Learn how to handle difficult behaviors Explore symptoms of cognitive impairment in ~ Alzheimer’s ~ Dementias ~ Review APA Treatment Guidelines for counselors working with persons with Alzheimer’s ~ Identify methods for effective communication ~ Learn how to handle difficult behaviors

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Communication 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 30, 2018

Cecilia Briseno, LCSW-S discusses her workshop to help MSWs and BSWs identify the next step toward their LCSW and educates us about the training she does to teach clinicians how to do hardship evaluations for immigration Cecilia Briseno, LCSW-S discusses her workshop to help MSWs and BSWs identify the next step toward their LCSW and educates us about the training she does to teach clinicians how to do hardship evaluations for immigration

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LCSW 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 28, 2018

Important aspects of mental health for older adults include stable intellectual functioning, capacity for change and productive engagement with life. Cognitive Decline is often partly preventable Important aspects of mental health for older adults include stable intellectual functioning, capacity for change and productive engagement with life.

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Mental Health Engagement 20

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 28, 2018

Objectives ~ Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults ~ Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly ~ Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues ~ Review placement and treatment issues specific to older adults Objectives ~ Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults ~ Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly ~ Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues ~ Review pl

Substance Abuse 20

Substance Abuse Interventional Addiction Mental Health 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 27, 2018

When working with people with eating disorders, it is important to shift paradigms to one of resourcefulness vs. sickness The therapeutic relationship determines clients willingness to openly discuss and explore behavior patterns, consider altering eating behavior and disclose accurate information. You can improve motivation by creating mutually agreeable goals for treatment, and understanding and tipping […] When working with people with eating disorders, it is important to shift paradigm

Disorder 20

Disorder 20