Monthly Archives: July 2015

Peer Support and Holistic Recovery

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Susan Vaught

Peer Support not only involves asking open, honest questions and listening, but it also involves modeling recovery.  The certification gained through training does not guarantee that the Peer Support Specialist will be able to effectively model recovery to an individual.  … Continue reading →

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WKPIC Interns: Where Are They Now?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Susan Vaught

WKPIC has been proud to host and teach excellent young psychologists for almost 20 years. As we begin our new adventure as an APA-Accredited internship, we have had the pleasure of reconnecting with and checking in with previous classes, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Optimal Rest for Children after Concussion

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Susan Vaught

  Standard care for children who have suffered from a concussion consists of rest. An environment where stimulation is minimized (no school, no physical activities, no strenuous cognitive activity, minimal social interactions, etc.) has been the standard recommendation for many … Continue reading →

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Ethics and Peer Support

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Susan Vaught

A Kentucky Peer Support Specialist is not a clinical professional. The specialist goes through certification to perform the job, but that certification alone does not replace the years of studying and experience of therapists and psychologists. Although we are not … Continue reading →

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Article Review: Rapid Readmissions for Mental Health Reasons

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Susan Vaught

    Readmissions for mental health reasons are common.  The consequences of rapid readmission (30-day) to inpatient psychiatric units are significant from not only a clinical and public health perspective, but also specific to the disruption to the patient’s and … Continue reading →

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Texting: The Third Client in the Room

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Susan Vaught

Purpose Dubus (2015) presented a case study example of the utilization of texting in the psychotherapy process with an adolescent female and her father during family therapy sessions. The goals of the article were to highlight generational differences, explore the … Continue reading →

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