Bridging Practice & Research
Delve into the intersection of research and practice, where theory meets application. This section highlights how empirical research can inform clinical practice and how practical experiences can shape future research directions.
182 articles found
Talking Therapy: The Podcast
Marvin Goldfried, PhD, Stony Brook University Allen Frances, MD, Duke University Producer: Alan Kian, MA, York University Marvin Goldfried is a distinguished professor of psychology at Stony Brook University, where he helped to develop the graduate program in clinical psychology—he is the cofounder of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. Allen Frances is […]
Marvin R. Goldfried, Ph.D., ABPP
June 3, 2023
Social Cognitive Affect: Self-Discrepancy in Suicide
Suicide is a public health crisis (Cornette et al., 2009). An estimated 703,000 people a year in the world end their life (World Health Organization, 2022). Additionally, for every completed suicide, there are 20 people attempting suicide, and many more experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideation. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15 […]
Stevie Schapiro
May 28, 2023
Psychotherapy and Climate Change
We were just teenagers when Earth Day first came about on April 22, 1970. We remember the special celebrations and visions of hope. Fast forwarding to over 50 years later in April 2023, the frightening climate-related nightmares envisioned in the 1970’s, have become our current reality. In most countries, factories are no longer allowed to […]
Barbara J. Thompson, Ph.D. + 2 more
April 18, 2023
Climate Change and Psychotherapy
This video is an interview with a Certified Eco-therapist, Lezlie Scaliatine. She explores her personal experience during the wildfires of 2017 in California. Dr. Scaliatine also provides a useful starting point for therapists wanting to incorporate issues related to climate change in their work.
Lezlie Scaliatine, PsyD
April 18, 2023
The Need for a Measurement-Based Care
Abstract Professional practice guidelines (PPGs) are intended to promote a high level of professional practice and serve as an educational resource, providing pragmatic guidance in a clinical area for psychologists. Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based psychological practice with accumulating empirical support and alignment with patient-centered care. In connection with the American Psychological Association’s Advisory […]
James F. Boswell, Ph.D. + 12 more
April 10, 2023
Measurement-Based Care Professional Practice Guideline
Abstract Question: Does the professional practice guideline (PPG) presented by Boswell et al. (2022) outline a clear path for MBC’s implementation in routine practice? Findings: Although thoroughly summarizing findings from the extant literature, the PPG fails to provide therapists and clinical administrators with actionable and practical suggestions. Meaning: To foster the implementation of MBC, an […]
Matteo Bugatti, Ph.D. + 4 more
April 10, 2023
How Psychotherapists Can Promote Psychotherapy: A Study of Teachers’ Referral Decisions
Psychotherapy research often focuses on the client and the psychotherapist, but rarely on other stakeholders. This is reasonable given that the client and the psychotherapist are the sole players in a psychotherapy session; understanding how they each contribute to the session will illuminate a significant part of the process and outcome of psychotherapy. However, one […]
Harold Chui, Ph.D.
April 9, 2023
Low Intensity Intervention Resources for Patients Waiting for Therapy
Long wait lists for mental health treatment are a major barrier to accessing care and have been associated with symptom worsening and dropout. Despite this, individuals who are waiting for treatment represent a unique opportunity for intervention as they have already overcome significant barriers (e.g., stigma) that are involved in reaching out to mental health […]
Allison Peipert, BS + 2 more
January 5, 2023
Paying for Psychotherapy: Reframing an Antiquated Perspective
We live in an era that has been inescapably shaped by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Indeed, the anxiety and depressive symptoms of Americans rose by over 25% through the pandemic (CDC, 2022). While telehealth surged during the pandemic, there continue to be challenges for many individuals and families regarding the affordability of mental health care. […]
Caity Roe, BS + 6 more
January 5, 2023
The Impact of Social Connection in the Treatment of Addiction in Veterans
Introduction It is well understood that Veterans and those in active duty strongly identify with their brothers and sisters at arms and experience common struggles associated with the throes of military service. They obtain a sense of purpose, belonging, and connectedness when in the presence of other Veterans, notably because they are part of a […]
Justin Trapani, PsyD
December 17, 2022
The Impact of “Homework” Practice on Results for Digital Therapeutics
This is article part of a series of articles exploring methods for improving the results for the online program. This article investigates whether completion of home assignments is associated with greater improvement on well researched self-report outcome questionnaires for adults utilizing an online self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy program. Results suggest that completion of homework assignments […]
George (Jeb) S Brown, Ph.D. + 1 more
October 23, 2022
Helping Skills Training
This video covers a review of the research on the efficacy of the Hill model of helping skills as well as research on the efficacy of specific skills included within the training model.
Clara Hill, Ph.D.
September 16, 2022