Psychotherapy of Serious Mental Illness – A practitioner’s reflections

The Complexities of Change in the Psychotherapy of Serious Mental Illness: A Practitioner’s Reflections, Clinical Social Work Journal, Online early view 2009 Abstract: The sweeping revisions in the understanding of major mental illness brought about by the biological revolution in psychiatry moved the spotlight away from the treatment relationship. In recent years, however, a resurgence [...]

Mindfulness, Chronic Pain, CBT & ACT – An Intervention

Targeting Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Values-Based Action in Chronic Pain: Findings of Two Preliminary Trials of an Outpatient Group-Based Intervention , Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Volume 16, Issue 1, February 2009, Pages 49-58 Kevin E Bowles – University of Bath, UK Abstract: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for chronic pain is effective, although a number of issues [...]

Adult ADHD – Literature Review

Literature Review: ADHD in Adults, Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol.11, Iss. 6 2008, pgs. 628- 641 Abstract: ADHD presents significant challenges to adults. The current review’s goals are (a to critically examine the current state of knowledge regarding ADHD in adults and (b to provide clinicians with practice-friendly information regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Method: [...]