Today Dr. Holly O'Reilly introduces the new CDP Summer Institute (CDPSI). The CDPSI is an innovative, 6-day program for doctoral students in clinical and counseling psychology. This pilot training affords the opportunity to become acquainted with the possibilities of becoming a military psychologist.
In today's Staff Perspective column, Dr. Paula Domenici examines the concept of women in combat. This subject continues to be controversial for many people. Dr. Domenici touches on some of the new questions and concerns raised by this for providers working with female Service members.
In this week's Staff Perspective on the CDP's blog, Dr. Bill Brim dips into our consultation email box and takes a look at nocturnal hyperhidrosis or "night sweats". He discusses the potential causes and treatments of this common, but rarely examined, problem.
In previous blog entries, I have focused on presenting anecdotal clinical perspectives gained in my psychotherapeutic interactions with Service members (active duty and Veterans) who have deployed (OEF, OIF, etc.). I continue that precedent by sharing recent insights into helping deployed Service members improve their perspectives on psychotropic medication use; consequently, improving compliance with psychotropic medication regimens as established by their prescriber(s).
What defines competency for trauma-related mental health services? Cook and Newman (2014) wrote an article summarizing major findings from the New Haven Trauma Competency Consensus Conference in effort to provide a comprehensive model of “trauma-focused, empirically informed competencies” (p 300). The conference participants were nominated by peers for their expertise with trauma and varied in their professional backgrounds (e.g., psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers), roles (e.g., independent practice, medical settings, academic affiliation) and professional organizations. The main purpose of the conference was to have subject matter experts identify empirically informed knowledge, skills, and attitudes deemed critical to developing competency in working with traumatized adults and children.