Pilot study of career mentoring program for juveniles.
This article describes an innovative career-mentoring program for court-ordered juveniles that targets risk factors of recidivism and incorporates elements of effective career intervention. Youth were randomly assigned to a mentoring group or a treatment-as-usual (TAU) group. The mentoring group received nine sessions of a structured career-mentoring program from students at a university. The TAU group received other programs provided by the court. Results at posttest indicated that the mentoring group exhibited more pro-social motivations for work, more realistic attitudes toward work, and more professional job interests ...
Source: Psychological Services - September 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Assessment of psychological functioning in retired firefighters.
Psychological Services, Vol 21(1), Feb 2024, 120-129; doi:10.1037/ser0000703The past decade has witnessed increased clinical and investigative attention directed to the mental health of active-duty firefighters. Yet, to our knowledge, no investigations have focused on the well-being of retired firefighters, despite awareness of retirement posing significant challenges for many older adults in general, and, in particular, first responders. The purpose of this study was to (a) conduct an initial assessment of psychological functioning in 315 retired firefighters, (b) examine the relationship between overall psychological fun...
Source: Psychological Services - September 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
An examination of individual and organizational theory in a pilot virtual facilitated learning collaborative to implement written exposure therapy.
This study provides preliminary data on a pilot program that implemented written exposure therapy (WET) through a virtual facilitated learning collaborative (VFLC) that combined clinician training with implementation support. Ninety-five mental health clinicians from Veterans Health Administration clinics enrolled in the VFLC. Clinicians received 6 hr of training in WET plus weekly group consultation on training cases for 12–16 weeks. Clinic leaders participated in monthly group calls with facilitators to develop and track implementation plans, address barriers, and share resources. Clinicians completed the Perceived Cha...
Source: Psychological Services - September 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Translating an integrative metacognitive model of psychotherapy for serious mental illness into a group format: A pilot investigation on feasibility.
Psychological Services, Vol 21(1), Feb 2024, 130-138; doi:10.1037/ser0000706Metacognitive reflection and insight therapy (MERIT) is an one-on-one intervention that targets insight with the aim to help people with serious mental illness develop more integrated ideas about themselves and others in order to respond to their psychological and social challenges more adaptively. There is a growing body of evidence on MERIT’s effectiveness. Considering the clinical demand for more cost-effective group psychotherapies, we modified the original individual MERIT format to a group-based intervention (MERITg) for application in inpa...
Source: Psychological Services - September 5, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Supporting the nation’s transitioning veterans: Narrative review of practices and recommendations for psychotherapy and counseling of veterans separating from military service.
Psychological Services, Vol 20(4), Nov 2023, 876-888; doi:10.1037/ser0000701Each year, approximately 200,000 service members transition out of military service and return to civilian life. For many, the stresses of this military-to-civilian transition are vast and include instabilities in mental health, relationships, employment, education, and housing. Given their unique training, mental health professionals often find themselves on the front lines of efforts to support this population. However, to date, literature to guide work with this population has been scant and disorganized. This narrative review provides practitio...
Source: Psychological Services - September 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Women veterans’ attitudes toward family involvement in PTSD treatment: A mixed-methods examination.
Conclusions, limitations, and future directions are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Psychological Services)
Source: Psychological Services - September 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Online simulation-based education in graduate education: Initial implementation and content revision description.
This article describes the authors’ experience in implementing and evaluating an interprofessional, simulation-based educational activity in psychopharmacology using a TBH approach in graduate nursing and psychology students. This quality improvement process used the plan–do–study–act cycle of continuous quality improvement to establish the initial implementation and the 11 steps of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning standards of best practice to then refine this educational activity. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Psychological Services)
Source: Psychological Services - September 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Online simulation-based education in graduate education: Initial implementation and content revision description.
This article describes the authors’ experience in implementing and evaluating an interprofessional, simulation-based educational activity in psychopharmacology using a TBH approach in graduate nursing and psychology students. This quality improvement process used the plan–do–study–act cycle of continuous quality improvement to establish the initial implementation and the 11 steps of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning standards of best practice to then refine this educational activity. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Psychological Services)
Source: Psychological Services - September 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Atypical jobs in psychology: Public safety and criminal justice reform consultant.
This article samples the career of Dr. Guy O. Seymour, whose undergraduate studies were completed at La Universidad Interamericana in Puerto Rico. He earned his MA and PhD in clinical, counseling, and community psychology at Boston University. The first bilingual person of color appointed to the professional staff of the city of Boston’s general hospital, he founded the nation’s first multicultural internship program and rose to be the chief psychologist of the Boston Department of Health and Hospitals. His career path led him to develop psychological services in nontraditional workspaces, including medical, police, fi...
Source: Psychological Services - August 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Barriers to and facilitators of using evidence-based, cognitive–behavioral anxiety interventions in integrated primary care practice.
The objective of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators to behavioral health providers (BHPs) delivering evidence-based cognitive-–behavioral anxiety interventions within IPC practice. We conducted semistructured interviews with a national sample of 18 BHPs (50% psychologists, 33% social workers, 17% registered nurses) working in IPC in the Veterans Health Administration. We assessed barriers to and facilitators of using psychoeducation, exposure, cognitive therapy, relaxation training, mindfulness/meditation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based interventions, and problem-solving therapy. Qualitative co...
Source: Psychological Services - August 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Effect of clinical supervision on self-awareness and self-efficacy of psychotherapists and counselors: A systematic review.
Psychological Services, Vol 20(2), May 2023, 291-299; doi:10.1037/ser0000693Clinical supervision is considered to be imperative for the development and maintenance of psychotherapeutic competencies. In terms of self-awareness and self-efficacy, understanding the trajectory of clinical supervision will further facilitate client outcomes. The present review focused on understanding and providing future directions in the major trends in clinical supervision and its impact on self-awareness and self-efficacy of the supervisees. For the purpose of the study, six databases including Pubmed, PsychINFO, Jstor, Wiley Online Library...
Source: Psychological Services - August 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Analysis of supervisory interventions in a transdisciplinary youth mental health service.
Psychological Services, Vol 20(2), May 2023, 256-266; doi:10.1037/ser0000695Heron’s six category intervention framework, delineating key intervention styles within helping relationships, was developed to guide therapeutic work but has also been applied to supervisory work. Some previous research has investigated this framework’s relevance for practice but there has been no previous research analyzing its application to supervision. Following a longitudinal, naturalistic, observational case study design, this study aimed to analyze and illustrate the usefulness of the six category intervention framework as a guide for s...
Source: Psychological Services - July 28, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Recovery-oriented psychotherapy: Practical recommendations for psychologists in organized care settings.
This article provides practical recommendations on how to integrate recovery into the common processes of psychotherapy that cut across all theoretical orientations or particular treatment approaches. Specifically, this article details the process of building a therapeutic bond, conceptualizing a client’s problems and goals, implementing a treatment plan, and discharge planning, all from a recovery-oriented perspective. A case demonstration and analysis is presented to illustrate the recovery-oriented psychotherapy process described in this article. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Ps...
Source: Psychological Services - July 18, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Supporting chaplains on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method practice-based pilot intervention study.
Psychological Services, Vol 20(1), Feb 2023, 6-18; doi:10.1037/ser0000692During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, chaplains have played a pivotal role in patient, family member, and staff care. However, little empirical attention has been given to (a) the potential toll of frontline spiritual care on chaplains’ mental health and occupational functioning as well as (b) the development of interventions that can help ameliorate these risks and promote resilience. Using a mixed-method practice-based design, we conducted a pilot study (n = 77) to evaluate a novel spiritually integrated support group interventi...
Source: Psychological Services - July 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
