MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING: THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’

by Jim Reynolds, Ed.D., LMHC, MAC “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know”. Carl Rogers (1980, p.129). A way of being. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin. We are […]

LIVE WEBINAR SERIES

#3 Basic Techniques for Trauma Treatment Presented by Mike Dubi, Ed.D., LMHC Date: Jan 13th, Time: 1pm – 2pm EST Cost: $25 CE: 1 Hour CLICK TO REGISTER Description Fast and Easy Case Conceptualization – PIDIB Techniques to Teach as Homework Breathing Technique Tapping/Touching Technique Meditation Technique – Relaxation Response Techniques to Be Used in […]

In the Era of Covid 19

“Distance therapy, also known as telemental health, is the use of technology for therapuetic needs of clients in a location different from the mental health professional either synchronously or asynchronously” Gilbertson, 2020. Now is the time for all clinicians to explore telemental health. Already, we are hearing of the extraordinary efforts of counselors, social workers, […]

Meet Joffrey Suprina, Ph.D., LMHC

Joffrey S. Suprina, Ph.D. is the Dean and Associate Professor of the College of Counseling, Psychology and Social Sciences at Argosy University. He is a current board member of the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) and has held leadership positions in SACES and ALGBTIC. As a practitioner scholar, Dr. Suprina […]

Complementary & Alternative Therapies for Trauma

International Trauma Training Institute is an approved NBCC continuing education provider. ACEP # 6674 DATE: July 15 – August 25, 2019DELIVERY METHOD: 6-week online. Allow 2 – 3 hours per week.PREREQUISITES: NoneCE HOURS: 13COURSE FEE: $220. All course material is provided.SECTIONS: Participants will be assigned to a section with no more than 15.FACULTY OVERSIGHT:  Joffrey Suprina, Ph.D.,  ITTI faculty member and […]

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A comprehensive guide to understanding and working with survivors of disaster edited by ITTI board members Jane Webber, Ph.D., LPC and J. Barry Mascari, Ed.D., LPC. It is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Disaster-Mental-Health-Counseling-Responding/dp/1556203616/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536521686&sr=8-1&keywords=disaster+mental+health+counseling+a+guide+to+preparing+and+responding

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This book is an invaluable tool for all who are interested in identifying and treating trauma. Authors:  Mike Dubi, Ed.D., LMHC, Patrick Powell, Ed.D., LMHC, and Eric Gentry, Ph.D., LMHC. It is available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-PTSD-Grief-Loss-Evidence-Based-ebook/dp/B06WWM15K5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536531373&sr=8-1&keywords=trauma+ptsd+grief+and+loss

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Milton’s Secret is reviewed by Dr. Barbara Koffske Reid in the Summer/Fall issue of the TraumaOnline newsletter and is available from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Miltons-Secret-Michelle-Rodriguez/dp/B01LYV4NEY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536531507&sr=8-1&keywords=miltons+secret+dvd

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The Happiness Result, More time, More health, More love, More Success by Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN is available from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Result-More-health-success-ebook/dp/B01MCYCY41/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536531210&sr=8-1&keywords=the+happiness+result Debbie Lyn Toomey’s article Workplace Bullying and How to Defuse It appears in the Summer/Fall issue of the TraumaOnline newsletter

Meet Jaime Picanol, Psy.D.

Dr. Jaime R. Picañol is a licensed psychologist who is the Director of Psychology, Clinical Training and Forensic Services at a maximum-security state forensic hospital in Florida. At the hospital, Dr. Picañol works with patients who are diagnosed with severe mental illness, as well as patients who have a history of substance abuse requiring treatment […]