Monthly Archives: February 2014

Friday Factoids: Anger Rules and the Anger Thermometer

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Susan Vaught

One of the most common problems in children with behavioral issues is the anger they experience. Behaviorally disordered children may get angry much easier and quicker than their peers. Therapists working with children are in need of interventions that … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Susan Vaught

In the parts of the country currently in the depths of winter, people may be experiencing cases of the “winter blues.” Very often people notice increases moodiness and a lack of energy beginning in fall and lasting through … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the 2014-2015 Internship Class

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Susan Vaught

WKPIC is thrilled to announce that we filled our 3 slots during Round I of Match this year–with awesome students! We extend a hearty welcome to Brittany Best, Faisal Roberts, and Graham Martin. We look forward to working … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: It IS Possible to Work With Teen Girls

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Many therapists see the same types of issues when working with teenage girls – girls struggle with their self-identity, low self-esteem, body issues, trying to fit in and ensure people will like and accept them. Pipher (1994) in … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: What Contributes Most To Success?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Intelligence, self-discipline, or chance? What is the strongest contributor to success? This is a complicated question. I think that it is too simplistic to think that the smarter you are, the more successful you will be. We can … Continue reading →

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Review of Knoll’s Inpatient Suicide: Identifying Vulnerability in the Hospital Setting

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Safety is the number one concern of patients admitted into an inpatient mental health facility. In theory, inpatient mental health facilities fulfill two goals: (1) to safeguard patients especially to patients at risk for suicide, and (2) to provide comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Article Summary: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Chronic Pain Conditions

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Considering the prevalence of chronic pain in the general population, treatment teams everywhere have been grasping for effective treatment options. Empirical research has pointed towards mindfulness-based treatments with promising results. Mind-body approaches have sought to improve the … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Reducing Therapy Appointment No-Shows

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Every therapist working in community mental health knows it all too well. You spend your time researching techniques that you will use for a specific client just to find that the client does not show up for her scheduled … Continue reading →

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