Blog posts with the tag "Providers"

Guest Perspective: Because We Care - Risk for Moral Injury During the Covid-19 Pandemic

By Bill Nash  on 05.06.2020 11:01 am

For all its power to terrify, Covid-19 can’t keep us from marveling at the courage of frontline human service workers all over the world. They are braving not only the physical dangers of repeated exposure to the deadly virus, but also the emotional dangers of empathically sharing so much suffering with so many, and the moral dangers of possibly being unable to save every savable life, such as when intensive care services become overwhelmed. Their courage seems all the more remarkable given that all three of these dangers are invisible, operating mostly outside of anyone’s immediate awareness.

Staff Perspective: Telehealth and Couples Counseling - Considerations for Providers

By April Thompson  on 06.05.2020 7:50 am

During this pandemic when people are being asked to stay home, many clinicians are moving their practices to an online format. Providing telemental health is not new; however, prior to this pandemic, many therapists and clients still preferred in-person therapy. Since that is rarely an option right now, behavioral health providers must find ways to transition to using technology to provide clinical services. 

Staff Perspective: On the Front Lines - Helping Our Helpers

By Christy Collette  on 14.04.2020 10:49 am

As we navigate through these unprecedented times, as helping professionals, we prepare ourselves to help those patients who come our way. What we are less prepared for, are those times that our patients are one of us. The author answers the question, “How does caring for one of our own affect our work during this time of crisis?”

Staff Perspective: Can EBPs Be Delivered by Videoconferencing or Telephone?

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 25.03.2020 4:56 pm
Carin Lefkowitz, Psy.D.

CDP Subject Matter Experts have been receiving many questions about delivering evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) via telemental health.  As providers struggle to continue to deliver treatment without face-to-face contact, questions arise about adaptations for videoconferencing and even telephone-only delivery of services.  Read below for ideas on how to quickly adapt services in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

Staff Perspective: The Importance of the Assessment of Sleep Problems During Treatment

By Jeffrey Mann  on 18.03.2020 12:47 pm
Jeffery Mann, Psy.D.

There is a growing public awareness of the importance of sleep to overall health and mental health. Reporting on health related issues continues to emphasis the importance of good sleep to so many aspects of our overall health. Research has demonstrated links to learning and memory, metabolism and weight, mood, and cardiovascular health. 

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