Blog posts with the tag "Psychophysiological Education"

Staff Perspective: June is PTSD Awareness Month

By General Member  on 18.06.2014 2:44 pm

Even though PTSD is an important topic year-round, it takes the forefront this month as June is National PTSD Awareness Month. In 2010, Congress designated June 27th as PTSD Awareness Day.  Since then many organizations, including the Center for Deployment Psychology, have attempted to highlight PTSD and provide resources for behavioral health providers, as well as those in need. Below you will find links to a variety of resources and organizations that may assist in the treatment of PTSD.

Staff Perspective: When There’s “No Time” for PTSD Treatment

By Diana Dolan  on 30.04.2014 10:36 am
Diana Dolan, Ph.D., CBSM

After a recent case conference discussion with clinical psychology interns about treatment options to offer patients when the window for treatment is abbreviated, I decided to consult with my colleagues about their opinions , and summarize my findings along with my own opinion.  One thing we all agreed on-for a provider, there should be no such thing as "no time" window available for PTSD treatment.

Staff Voices: Improving Therapy Outcomes via Psychophysiological Education - (Part II)

By Anthony McCormick  on 23.01.2013 6:42 am

In this segment, I continue on from part 1’s focus on “evolved perspective” and “integrating experiences” to discussing how helping individuals understand deployment’s impact on the nervous system seems to be helpful in facilitating positive clinical outcomes. Lastly, I discuss an anecdotal observation and subsequent treatment addendum that has proved helpful in increasing patient “buy in” and adherence to sleep protocols while reducing complaints about sleep.

Staff Voices: New Experiences, New Perspective - Improving Therapy Outcomes - (Part I)

By Anthony McCormick  on 09.01.2013 6:42 am

As a psychologist working in a Military Treatment Facility, I have had the privilege of providing care for some of America’s finest military men and women; those who have deployed to the Middle East in support of our most recent conflicts abroad. I have provided individual psychotherapy addressing deployment-related issues and concerns for the past five years and have also run a weekly post-deployment group for a little over four and a half years.