An Expansive Perspective on the Science of Psychotherapy

In this podcast, Dr. Raissa Miller interviews Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about their recent book, A Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy. Richard and Matthew unpack the meaning of the word 'science' and discuss its real-world application in the counseling room. From basic neuroscience to body-brain systems and genetic processes, therapists will discover how to become more "response-able" to their clients. 

UPCOMING LIVE PROGRAMS

• What is Psychopathy? (September 16th | 1.5 Hours, 1.5 CEs): Join Christopher J. Patrick, PhD, to enrich your practice by learning more about one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders: Psychopathy. During this live program, we will review major instruments currently in use for the assessment of psychopathic features/traits in clinical and non-clinical samples.
  
  

• ACEs, Complex Trauma, and Toxic Stress: Implications for Affect, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health (September 19th | 2 Hours, 2 CEs): Join Jerrod Brown, PhD, in exploring the impact ACEs, complex trauma, and toxic stress have on your clients' affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physical health. And, learn practical tips, strategies, and solutions with the goal of improving screening, goal planning, and intervention practices.
  
  

• Group Work Basics in Changing Times, An Application of Skills and Cultural Competency Amidst COVID 19 & Across Telehealth Platforms (September 30th | 3 Hours, 3 CEs): Join Melissa Luke, PhD, and Cristen Wathen, PhD, as they provide an overview of group work and group leadership skills, including models for working both in person and via Telehealth. The program will also explore the 10 basic group counseling skills with diverse groups, including those delivered online across telehealth platforms.

Juvenile General Violence Risk Assessments

Adolescent violence risk assessment research emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since then, many measures for assessing violence and re-offense risk in adolescents have been developed. While the use of risk assessment instruments is established as a best practice in juvenile justice systems, the selection of the specific tool most appropriate is not straightforward due to the variety of options.

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VP, Continuing & Professional Studies
Palo Alto University
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