An Introduction to Violence Risk Assessments
Violence risk assessment is a process of estimating and attempting to limit the likelihood that an undesirable event will occur. The demand for these
What is Evidence-Based Therapy?
Evidence-Based Therapy (EBT) is also known as evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP). This branch of practice uses applied psychology which
Validation in DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of therapy effective for treating many disorders. DBT teaches clients two seemingly opposing strategies
The Course of Treatment in DBT
To effectively treat clients, DBT has four stages of treatment. Each is defined by the severity of a client’s behavior. The stages are not
What to Expect in DBT
Over the years, DBT has been quickly adapted for numerous populations. Clinicians are aware and have to remind themselves and clients that
Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement
Police ethics encompass moral values and professional standards in law enforcement. Ethical values in policing include allegiance, honesty, loyalty,
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are characterized by maladaptive thinking, feeling, and behaving. Individuals consistently and pervasively deviate from the
History of Addiction Treatment
The biopsychosocial model addresses the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors of the disease and is the most
Substance Use Disorder
Approximately 15-20% of individuals over the age of 18 in the United States suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), and every year a large
ADHD vs. OCD in Children
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are common diagnoses in the pediatric field. Although rarer,
Childhood ADHD
Childhood ADHD is a condition affecting millions of children in the United States. In 2016, 6.1 million children were diagnosed with
Childhood Trauma and its Effect on Adulthood
Childhood development is a particularly crucial time. Stressful and traumatic events profoundly impact children, and new research demonstrates links
