Relational Engagement with Suicidal Clients – From Checking Boxes to Hearing Stories of Pain with Stacey Freedenthal
The importance of fostering positive police-youth interventions
Mothers’ attitudes toward police shape their children’s attitudes. This is particularly important because when their sons were rearrested, mothers had more negative attitudes toward the police than when sons were not rearrested. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and […]
Beyond ‘Its Good For You’ – How Exercise Impacts the Brain and Body with Julia Basso
Reasons to Practice Self-Care as a Mental Health Professional
Helping your patients work through trauma and other issues every day can be emotionally and physically draining. As a mental health professional, taking care of yourself should be a priority. Whether you prefer meditating, going for a run, or participating in a hobby, exercising regular self-care is a practical way to reduce stress. Here are […]
Adapting DBT for Stalking Offenders
This study demonstrated that stalking recidivism and stalking-related violence can be reduced through effective intervention. However, the specific type of intervention used may be less important than the rigor of the intervention. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and […]
Exploring Historical Trauma Response – A Conversation with Dr. Chaya Abrams
Fairness among clinicians: Presence of bias in forensic evaluations
Working with Clients who Practice Kink & BDSM – An Interview with Margie Nichols
A fool for a client? Addressing the issue of competency in self-representation in court
Important legal and clinical issues need to be carefully considered when assessing the competency of a client to represent themselves in court. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of this research […]
Combat, Connection, and Counseling with Veterans – A Conversation with Sebastian Junger
No Evidence of Weaponized Title IX at Institutions of Higher Education
Data from Annual Security Reports and Title IX Coordinators at institutions of higher education in a Mid-Atlantic state showed that sexual misconduct is underreported to the public and rarely results in formal Title IX complaints. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of […]
