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Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | January 8, 2025

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly For clinicians working with the elderly population, special attention should be paid to the unique factors experienced at…

MRT Therapy: What Is Moral Reconation Therapy & How Does It Work?

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | December 31, 2024

MRT Therapy: What Is Moral Reconation Therapy & How Does It Work? Moral reconation therapy (MRT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that helps clients develop higher…

Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, DSM-5 Status & Treatment

By Katie Bendel - LCSW | December 17, 2024

Orthorexia Nervosa: A Clinical Guide to Symptoms, DSM-5 Status & Treatment Orthorexia nervosa is a disordered eating pattern characterized by an obsessive focus on healthy…

10 Effects of Cyberbullying on Children’s Mental Health: Signs & Interventions

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | December 6, 2024

Effects of Cyberbullying on Children’s Mental Health: Warning Signs, Statistics & Interventions The effects of cyberbullying on children and adolescents extend far beyond online interactions,…

Chronic Illness and Mental Health — A Guide for Clinicians

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | November 27, 2024

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health – A Guide for Clinicians The onset and formal diagnosis of a chronic illness undoubtedly brings about…

Navigating the Challenges of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | November 21, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders An individual who has both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder (SUD) is said to…

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | November 13, 2024

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know Bullying has long been a crisis for many children and young adults. Research…

A Behavioral Health Clinician’s Guide to the Kids Online Safety Act

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | November 6, 2024

A Behavioral Health Clinician’s Guide to the Kids Online Safety Act Many parents are concerned about their children’s online safety. The internet can be a…

A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding the Companioning Model of Grief

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | October 30, 2024

A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding the Companioning Model of Grief Grief is a deeply personal experience, which presents uniquely, not only from one person to…

Social Determinants of Health and Substance Abuse: Understanding the Intersection

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | October 24, 2024

Social Determinants of Health and Substance Abuse: Understanding the Intersection Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influence substance abuse patterns and outcomes. For behavioral health…

How to Build an Inclusive Mental Health Practice

By Rebecca Eyre, LMHC | October 15, 2024

How to Build an Inclusive Mental Health Practice An inclusive mental health practice is committed to providing accessible, affirming, safe, and equitable mental health care…

Strength-Based Therapy & Assessment Techniques | ICANotes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | October 7, 2024

Strength-Based Therapy & Assessment: A Clinician’s Guide to Techniques and Examples Strength-based therapy is a clinical approach that focuses on identifying and leveraging a client’s…

8 Narcissistic Abuse Tactics & Abuse Syndrome Signs

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | September 24, 2024

8 Narcissistic Abuse Tactics in Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinician’s Guide to Recognizing Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome Mental health clinicians working with survivors of intimate partner…

Telehealth and Virtual Addiction Treatment

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | September 10, 2024

Telehealth and Virtual Addiction Treatment: Transforming Therapeutic Practices Toward Evidence-Based, Ethical, and Legal Care The world of online and virtual therapy has been growing and…

12 Trauma-Informed Therapy Techniques for Clinicians (+ PDF)

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | September 6, 2024

Trauma-Informed Therapy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Clinicians Trauma-informed therapy is a clinical approach that weaves safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and cultural humility into…