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Please provide an overview of your work. My specialty is group psychology, leadership, followership, and group dynamics. Where did you complete your training? Graduate school: Illinois School of Professional Psychology (clinical psychology) Internship: Florida State University Counseling Center Postdoc: University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center What is your current position/occupation? Director of University of North Florida Counseling Center Can you describe

Assessment of suicidal thoughts and other related behaviors may be one of the most difficult areas for mental health professionals, both because this area can create feelings of anxiety and fear in the clinician and because many may feel they do not have adequate training in this area. Research suggests that psychologists are less likely to accept for treatment individuals

I started working in mental health in May 1983. During the second half of my career, I have reviewed numerous charts of psychotherapy patients. This professional work has included reviewing charts for process improvement and compliance, as well as for completing psychological evaluations that include chart reviews. In both roles, I am always struck by how a significant opportunity for

The standard of diagnosing and categorizing mental disorders has long been based on a categorical approach, codified within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in the USA (e.g., DSM-5-TR; American Psychiatric Association, 2022) and the International Classification of Diseases in much of the world (e.g., ICD-11; World Health Organization, 2019). But this categorical approach has been criticized due

Today’s spotlight is centered on the legacy of Dr. Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, former Professor of Psychology at Kent State University and Pennsylvania State University, and psychologist at Western State Hospital in Washington state. Dr. Hall recently retired from the University of Oregon, leaving behind his esteemed position as a Professor of Psychology and Associate Director of Research in the

A few months have passed since the conclusion of our inaugural SCP conference. In future issues, we will have the pleasure of hearing from some of our speakers about continuing their conversations that were initiated at the conference. For this issue, I want to take a moment to extend our sincere thanks to the many SCP members who supported the

The current spotlight is centered on the contributions of Dr. Nadine A. Chang., a licensed clinical psychologist and advocate for Asian American mental health in the state of New York. Dr. Chang earned her B.A. in psychology at New York University, as well as her Ph.D. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. As part of her graduate training,

Alzheimer’s disease stigma refers to the negative perceptions, attitudes, emotions, and reactions related to Alzheimer’s disease (Corner & Bond, 2004; Werner & Heinik, 2008). Alzheimer’s stigma is a known barrier to early diagnosis, leading people to postpone seeking the care they need, and lowers the quality of life for persons living with the disease and their family members (Corner &

The current spotlight focuses on the specific contributions of Dr. Jessica R. LoPresti, licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. LoPresti received her B.A. in Psychology and American Studies from Williams College and earned her M.A. and  Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Dr. LoPresti received training at the Women’s Stress Disorders

We would like to highlight some of the extraordinary work that our members are doing. Many members are using their expertise and experience to make huge differences in the world. Here are just two examples! In December 2022, Ukrainian psychologist Dr. Alex Lupis initiated contact with the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 12, to explore avenues of support for Ukrainian

It has been a distinct pleasure to have the opportunity to co-chair the inaugural Div 12 Conference scheduled for Feb 1 – 3 at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, GA, alongside my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Richard LeBeau. As the editor of the Clinical Psychologist, I receive submissions from each of the Div 12 sections and can appreciate

Sheehan Fisher, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University, where he was recently appointed Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the Graduate School. His research and clinical interests center on understanding mothers and father’s unique contributions to the family and child health. His specific focus has been on mood disorders in

By Adam Fried, Ph.D. & Melissa Flint, Psy.D. Being a practicing clinical psychologist is challenging for many reasons.  In addition to the nature of the work, which often requires significant concentration and time, there are a multitude of important logistical and practical issues that also require attention. Like many other health care professionals, psychologists must make split-second decisions that can

The current spotlight focuses on the specific contributions of Dr. Sannisha K. 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. in Clinical Psychology at

by Nicholas L Balderston Anxiety disorders are among the most diagnosed classes of mental disorders with 1 in 5 individuals meeting criteria for an anxiety disorder within a given year in the US  (Kessler & Chiu, 2005). Critically, nearly 2/3 of anxiety patients rate their anxiety as moderate to severe, and less than half of anxiety patients receive minimally adequate

Available in TCP Vol. 76, Issue 2 The current spotlight focuses on the specific contributions of Dr. Beverly Greene, board-certified (ABPP) in Clinical Psychology and tenured Professor of psychology at St. John’s University. She is a founding co-editor of the Journal of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies of the new Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies of St. John’s

Available in TCP Vol. 76, Issue 2 By Ateka A. Contractor, Anne N. Banducci, & Andrea Fentem Trauma is a common experience, with ~90% of individuals in the United States and ~70% of individuals across 24 countries reporting a traumatic experience in their lifetime (Benjet et al., 2015; Kilpatrick et al., 2013). Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and