Category Archives: Effective Treatments
Research on the effects of mental health treatment
- Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:29 Resources for Families Facing the Trauma of Tornadoes Posted by Adam Benton, PhD Resources for Families Facing the Trauma of Tornadoes and their Aftermath from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network In light of the numerous tornadoes that have impacted the communities in Oklahoma and other surrounding states, our...
- Tuesday, 21 May 2013 13:32 Managing Traumatic Stress: After a Tornado Posted by Adam Benton, PhD Managing Traumatic Stress: After a Tornado Taken from the American Psychological Association, Psychology Help Center The effects of tornadoes can be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the...
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 15:53
Protected: TFCBT Consultation Call Series
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
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Thursday, 31 January 2013 11:35
The PEERS Program – Interpersonal Skills Group for Teens
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
The PEERS Program, or the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, is a 14-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle school or high school (ages 13-18) who are interested in...
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Thursday, 31 January 2013 2:57
The Friendship Program – Interpersonal Skills Group for Children
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
The Friendship Program is a successful 12-week program designed for children in elementary school who have difficulty making and/or keeping friends. During each group session children learn a new skill, practice with group members, receive coaching...
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Friday, 29 June 2012 12:17
Cognitive-behavioral therapy effective in combatting anxiety disorders, study suggests
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Summary: A new study finds that a generic, or transdiagnostic, application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective across all anxiety disorders, and it often effectively treats co-occurring disorders simultaneously. The transdiagnostic application of CBT was found to...
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Saturday, 19 May 2012 13:09
How exercise improves learning and memory Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
How exercise improves Learnin and memory Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 15:30 IST Place: Washington, DC | Agency: ANI The benefits of exercise on the brain have been revealed in many previous studies. Exercise clears the...
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Wednesday, 11 April 2012 1:23
Strengthening Effective Parenting Practices Over the Long Term: Effects of a Preventive Intervention for Parentally Bereaved Families
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Melissa J. Hagana*, Jenn-Yun Teina, Irwin N. Sandlera, Sharlene A. Wolchika, Tim S. Ayersa & Linda J. Lueckena [...] Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Volume 41, Issue 2, 2012, pages 177- 188 Available online: 14 Mar 2012 DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2012.651996...
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Tuesday, 03 April 2012 16:08
The Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention: Secondary prevention for youth at risk of developing PTSD – Berkowitz – 2010 – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry – Wiley Online Library
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Objective: This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of a four-session, caregiver–child Intervention, the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), to prevent the development of chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) provided within 30 days of exposure...
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Tuesday, 03 April 2012 16:06
Burst of Therapy Is Boon for Traumatized Children and Family – NYTimes.com
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Burst of Therapy Is Boon for Traumatized Children and Family – NYTimes.com. Contributed to ARChildPsych.com by Adam H. Benton, PhD, of Behavior Management Systems, Inc. in Sherwood, Arkansas...
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