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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective as a Standalone Treatment for Substance Use Disorders? An Evaluation Using the Tolin Criteria

Society of Clinical Psychology

In other words, how do we know if a given psychosocial treatment is effective for a given mental disorder? CBT is a psychosocial treatment used to treat a variety of mental disorders. Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management) and non-specific-treatments (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management).

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sanity, madness, the family. and the kettle

Clinical Philosophy

When the interviewers go to Maya's home. Cooper tells us that Laing found Maya to appear delusional only when interviewed alone, but that when set in the context of her family's strange behaviour, her odd ideas make sense (i.e. In discussion, it emerges that Maya's parents have developed the idea that she can read their thoughts.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

It was an honor and a privilege to interview Dr. Dale. I remember what they said during their applicant interviews, but I don’t hold it against them. Vasquez Early Career Award from APA Minority Fellowship Program, and the 2021 Foremother Early Career Mentorship Award from APA Division 35, section 1. We have to find a balance.

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

This student conducts interviews about child abuse on quiet front porches when she can, instead of going into houses, because maybe that’s safer. Once the doctors rush out of the room, social workers sit with someone for an hour to conduct an assessment of their psychosocial histories- do they have anyone at home who will help?

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Clinicians and Clients Disagree: Implications for Evidence-Based Practice

Society of Clinical Psychology

Whereas the typical research study collects data using either a semi-structured interview administered by a research assistant or a self-report questionnaire completed by the client, the norm within real-world practice settings is to provide diagnoses on the basis of an unstructured clinical interview. 23 (Samuel, 2015).

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