Blog posts with the tag "Practically Speaking"

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode “It's Not What You're Doing. It's Why You're Doing It: Complex Cases and EBPs"

By Jenna Ermold  on 02.04.2025 10:41 am
Dr. Jenna Ermold

Complex cases… The rule? Or the exception? In this episode of Practical for Your Practice, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Brinen, who argues that complexity is often the norm when it comes to client cases. Dr. Brinen shares valuable insights on how to effectively serve clients with complex issues, emphasizing the importance of a thorough case formulation. We dive deep into how this process can lead to more effective strategies for change.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode “You Are NOT Unacceptable: Traumatic Invalidation and PTSD”

By Jenna Ermold  on 19.03.2025 10:29 am
Dr. Jenna Ermold

Traumatic invalidation is a powerful and often misunderstood concept that can play a significant role in the development and maintenance of PTSD. In our latest P4P episode, we sit down with Dr. Robin Brody who shared her insights on what traumatic invalidation is and how it contributes to trauma responses, including PTSD.

Practically Speaking: Behind the episode “Getting All Sides of the Story: Responsible Use of Collateral Information in EBPs”

By Jenna Ermold  on 05.03.2025 10:58 am
Dr. Jenna Ermold

No one knows better than our clients what is going on in their world - their stressors, symptoms, triumphs, values, goals… but sometimes it can also be helpful to hear additional perspectives from others in our client’s world. These “others”, referred to as “collaterals” in clinical practice can offer valuable insights and observations about presenting problems, barriers to treatment, strengths of the client – all of which can enhance our understanding of our client’s environment, behaviors, and experiences.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode - Confident Connection and Telehealth Suicide Prevention

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 19.02.2025 8:59 am
Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

The utilization of telehealth platforms dramatically increased access to psychotherapy in 2020. Nearly five years later, providers can deliver treatment more efficiently to patients across the globe and in locations where there are a dearth of behavioral health providers. Of course, telehealth is not without its challenges, and some providers are anxious to make (or maintain) the transition from in-person treatment. This is perhaps nowhere more true than in the area of suicide prevention.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode “Look Beyond the Obvious! Exploring the Complexity of Military Culture, Identity and Mental Health”

By Jenna Ermold  on 04.02.2025 7:47 pm
Dr Jenna Ermold

It’s not often that I fangirl, but I just couldn’t help myself. It happens to the best of us and after all, I’m only human. So who caused me to fangirl? Not a movie star or musician – but the lead author on a compelling article that explores a topic very near and dear to my heart.

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