Monthly Archives: August 2014

Friday Factoids: APA’s Psychotherapy Series is a Great Resource

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    APA’s Theories of Psychotherapy Series are like CliffsNotes for the different models of psychotherapy. The series has a book for many psychotherapy models written by master clinicians in that type of therapy. The books are affordable and concise, … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Passing on the Wisdom

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Here’s a list of must-knows when applying to our site, or coming to WKPIC for internship!   1.            Paula Halcomb, director of the Admissions Unit at WSH, is our resident restaurateur. If you want to know where to eat in … Continue reading →

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Summary of Gianoli, Jane, O’Brien, & Ralevski (2012): Treatment for Comorbid Borderline Personality Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorders

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Susan Vaught

  Gianoli, Jane, O’Brien, & Ralevski (2012) explain that there is a high degree of comorbidity between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and alcohol use disorders (AUDs). Research has demonstrated that this pattern of comorbidity may be associated with poorer prognosis for … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: The Skills System

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    Julie F. Brown has modified DBT techniques for use with individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Skills System is comprised of skills and tools for effectively managing emotions, thoughts, and actions. Her guide for clinicians, The Skills System Instructor’s … Continue reading →

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Site Visit Scheduled

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Susan Vaught

  WKPIC is happy to announce the scheduling of our APA site visit, on December 8-9, 2014.  Thanks to the many, many folks who have helped us to get this far in the process. Fingers crossed, and positive thoughts!   … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: New Synthetic Drug Alert

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    A dangerous new drug has been associated with several deaths in Indiana. The drug “N-bomb” (25i-NBOMe) is a synthetic substance considered easy to manufacture and classified as a hallucinogen similar to LSD. The substance takes many forms including … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Good Resource for Treatment Planning

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Susan Vaught

  Developing specific and detailed treatment plans can be challenging when you are a new clinician. The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Fifth Edition (Jongsma, 2014) is a great resource that incorporates evidence-based interventions for 43 presenting problems.   This … Continue reading →

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