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Training therapists in evidence-based mental health interventions: What works and what holds promise for the future?

Society of Clinical Psychology

By the time she presented to the specialty clinic, she had seen a number of therapists and had little hope for improvement, stating that “nothing worked before.” However, despite all her years of psychosocial intervention, she had never received evidence-based interventions for her anxiety.

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Guest Post: Helping and Compassion Fatigue by Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran)

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When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability. Self-care is essential. Author: Thomas R.

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How Stress Can Affect Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

And then there’s psychological stress, which might be harder than the other stress types to notice and acknowledge. Psychological stress might be cumulative and ongoing, it might be pervasive and come from triggers both obvious or hidden. Stressful Start to the Year Stress affects me, my body and mind more than I ever realised.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dale , a dual licensed clinical psychologist (MA/FL) and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. Dr. Dale earned her Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2005, and completed her Ph.D.

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Clinicians and Clients Disagree: Implications for Evidence-Based Practice

Society of Clinical Psychology

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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The Promise of Transdiagnostic Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Society of Clinical Psychology

Significant progress has been made in recent decades in identifying effective psychosocial treatments for anxiety and mood disorders. Barlow is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Clinical Psychological Science, 2(3), 344-365.

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News Items – August 11, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Psychology Today. She said she’s seen therapists in certain areas erring on the side of caution, canceling services altogether for trans youth. Claire Lerner is a member: When Setting Limits Gets Physical. Florida Phoenix. Nanci Ginty Butler is a member: Four ways to support your teen’s mental health. Boston Children’s Hospital.