Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not rare and it typically starts early in life. Too often it goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for many years.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on the most common topic of complaint to CAP in 2022/23 fiscal year.
While the field of psychology continues to move toward greater cultural sensitivity, research, education, and practice remain grounded primarily in dominant Euro Western approaches.
This webinar will provide an introduction to the practice of assessment in psychology. Participants will gain an understanding of the different types of assessment, purposes for conducting assessments, and an overview of the process and the end result.
Abstract:One of the most challenging aspects of CBT is the ability to recognize, name and work effectively to modify dysfunctional thoughts and underlying core beliefs that lead to problems for the client. In this workshop several key strategies to identify negative thoughts and core beliefs that commonly occur in depression will be reviewed and demonstrated. […]
This one-day professional workshop is designed for psychologists seeking to integrate Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) into their practice. PRT is a novel and revolutionary approach to pain management that retrains the brain to accurately interpret and respond to bodily signals, effectively breaking the cycle of chronic pain.
The practical strategies covered in this workshop are supported by recent innovative neuroscience research that explains what keeps us stuck, and points to how the practice of future oriented mental imagery can generate breakthroughs – to virtually rewriting history; for thriving and not just surviving.
Psychological practice invariably leads to encounters with third parties and organizations requesting access to our work: From a client requesting a simple treatment summary letter, to a lawyer’s request for a copy of a clinical file and even a subpoena to appear in Court. Most of us practice with the hopes of avoiding these types of situations—leaving us ill prepared to respond to them when they do and potentially exposing us to professional disciplinary action.
PAA’s Course Portal has dozens of asynchronous Continuing Professional Development Opportunities!
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Major depression has been extensively studied and there has been an enormous growth in the field in recent years. There are now many well- established and psychosocial risk factors for depression, some of which are addressed in treatment, but many of which are not given the attention they perhaps require.
While there will be a brief review of diagnostic criteria, the workshop will address those with an existing knowledge base who are interested in developing greater clinical skills and understanding related to the first responder population.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not rare and it typically starts early in life. Too often it goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for many years.
PAA is pleased to join the RAE Institute for more training. If you are interested in their training opportunities, please contact RAE Institute.
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