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January 9th, 2012 |
Parallel process is one of many elements included in psychotherapy supervision. In supervision, a therapist relays their client’s issues to their supervisor. The supervisor then takes on the role of the therapist and the therapist in training; the trainee then assumes the role of the client. “Without endorsing unconscious determinants, parallel process is also recognized as an important aspect of supervision in developmental and interactional models of supervision,” said Terence J.G. Tracey of the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Department of Arizona State University and lead author... Read More
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December 31st, 2011 |
According to a new study, couples who have high levels of marital discord are at increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). “Marital disruption (i.e., separation, divorce) and strain (i.e., conflict, dissatisfaction) predict the development of CHD (coronary heart disease) and poor prognosis for heart patients,” said Timothy W. Smith of the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah. “The uncertain role of marital quality in early stages of coronary artery disease (CAD) before the onset of clinically apparent CHD complicates the design of CHD risk assessments and risk-reducing... Read More
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December 5th, 2011 |
Nearly 30% of Europeans and 40% of Americans report working in jobs that are very stressful. “Stress permeates organizations and, when uncontrolled, may result in negative health and performance consequences,” said Michael R. Smith of the Department of Psychology at Southern Illinois University, and lead author of a new study examining which factors mediate stress in service related jobs. “Increased levels of stress have been linked to a compromised immune system, reduced cardiovascular functioning, high blood pressure, disturbed... Read More
November 18th, 2011 |
Sexual assault can significantly change how a woman lives her life. Many women who have been sexually assaulted look for methods of protection in order to avoid being victimized again. Some purchase guns, tasers or mace. Others acquire dogs for protection. And many women enroll in modern self-defense training (MSDT) classes in order to gain a sense of empowerment, strength and to reduce feelings of helplessness. “The primary goal of MSDT programs is teach participants how to avoid and resist sexual assault,”... Read More
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November 10th, 2011 |
Funnel chest is a term used to describe the medical condition known as Pectus excavatum (PE), a deformity of the chest wall that occurs in one of every thousand children. “It is well known that children with PE are affected by their body image, that they often experience embarrassment, have low self-esteem and feelings of stigma,” said Susanne Habelt of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University Children’s Hospital in Basle, Switzerland. “These psychological criteria influence the... Read More
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November 1st, 2011 |
Anxiety can cause feelings of worry, panic and apprehension. Physically, people who experience high levels of anxiety also have elevated heart rates, muscle tension and increased cortisol production. Many of the treatments used for anxiety include relaxation and meditation techniques designed to address the physical and emotional symptoms of the problem. “As well as being a potential benefit in circumstances such as those mentioned above, music as a relaxation aid is also used extensively within receptive music,” said Dave Elliott of the University... Read More
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October 14th, 2011 |
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Having a healthy dose of self-esteem could result in better job positions, happier marriages and overall improved life satisfactions — or could it? According to a new study led by Ulrich Orth of the University of Basel, self-esteem is a cause of positive life outcomes, not an effect. He said, “Whereas some studies suggest that global self-esteem—a person’s overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her worth—has no important influence on relationship success, economic welfare, and health; other studies suggest that self-esteem has... Read More
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October 9th, 2011 |
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The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) is a questionnaire used to predict treatment outcomes and is self-administered. For substance use offenders in the criminal justice system, predicting the behavior during treatment and the outcome of treatment is a vital aspect of rehabilitation. “Additionally, several other PAI scales, such as Antisocial Features (ANT), Borderline Features (BOR), Aggression (AGG), and Drug Problems (DRG), assess domains of psychopathology... Read More
July 1st, 2009 |
GoodTherapy.org is excited to announce our sponsorship of the Good Therapy Foundation’s Therapy Award Scholarship! This scholarship will provide one winner with six months of weekly therapy sessions with the therapist of their choice for free. This is an award valued at up to $2,400!
Therapy can be a very rewarding journey towards improved mental and emotional health. People seek therapy for a wide variety... Read More
