Noticias de psicología clínica en revistas de divulgación

El ASMR, o Respuesta Sensorial Meridiana Autónoma, es un fenómeno que ha ganado popularidad en los últimos años. Se caracteriza por una sensación placentera y relajante que algunas personas experimentan en respuesta a estímulos específicos, … La Psicología del ASMR y su relación con la Personalidad Leer más [...]

En enero llega a España Piensa como un emperador romano (Temas de Hoy), el último libro de Donald Robertson (Irvine, 51 años), terapeuta, escritor, presidente de la Academia Platón en Atenas y uno de los fundadores de la organización Estoicismo Moderno, que investiga la aplicación de la filosofía estoica a la vida moderna.Seguir leyendo [...]

Tras el cambio de hora y la llegada del frío es posible que tus niveles de bienestar se hayan resentido, tanto a nivel físico en forma de catarro como a nivel mental en forma de una tristeza persistente más o menos notoria. Sí, ahora anochece antes y no es tan cómodo estar en la calle debido a la lluvia o a las bajas temperaturas. Por otro lado, hay menos días de sol. Sea como sea, esta es la típica época del año en la que dan ganas de recogerse al calor del hogar y el estado de ánimo se resiente.No obstante, habrá a quien les guste. Pero para aquellos que odien los meses de lluvia y con menos horas de luz, hay un término danés que puede revertir su estado de ánimo: el hygge. Aunque su origen es noruego, en español podría traducirse como "acogedor" o "confortable", y viene a describir esa sensación física de arrebujarse en el interior de las sábanas en las noches frías o ponerte un jersey cuando notas fresco. Pero también es una metáfora que simboliza ese bienestar psicológico que puede brindarnos el calor del hogar durante el invierno.Si te encuentras un poco de bajón, el [...]

Francine Broder, PsyD, Beck Institute Clinician Brian came to treatment for help with significant depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. He also wanted to feel physically healthier, find meaningful work, and live independently. In this case study, I will describe Brian’s presenting problems, as well as his strengths, and some of the ways that I used a recovery-oriented approach to CBT treatment to accommodate his individual needs and goals.  Brian is a 42-year-old man, living at home with his mother. He has suffered from anxiety and depression since his 20s and has been in therapy for nearly 20 years. He stated that “nothing has worked.”   Although Brian described his childhood as “okay overall,” he struggled socially in high school and recalled it as an exceedingly difficult time. Since graduating from high school, he has held a series of odd jobs, including working as a bartender, landscaper, and store clerk. Brian has two sisters, both of whom are married with children, have careers, and live out of state. He is close with his mother but feels that their relationship changed after his father passed away. Brian says that his mother prefers him to remain “stuck” so that he will continue to provide companionship to her at [...]

In 2019, Beck Institute (BI) piloted a new group supervision model with the goal of making high quality clinical supervision in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) more accessible and affordable. CBT Program Director Dr. Allen Miller supervised a group of clinicians from The Source, a mental wellness clinic in Egypt. Participants’ scores on the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale-Revised (CTRS-R) were collected throughout the program and it was found that completion of group supervision resulted in significant improvement in the participants’ clinical skills. Following the success of the pilot program, BI rolled out group supervision to a larger audience, making the program available to fully formed groups of 4-6 clinicians. One such group was a group of five clinicians from Relate Malaysia, a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services, education, and advocacy. Prior to beginning their term, all five clinicians completed the self-directed on-demand course CBT in Practice. CBT in Practice was initially conceived as a preparatory course for group supervision, providing in-depth instruction on how CBT is currently practiced. The course includes an array of role plays demonstrating how to establish the therapeutic relationship, structure sessions, create action plans, and more. Importantly, CBT in Practice introduces trainees to the CTRS-R, and addresses [...]

                                                                                     PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  OCTOBER 10, 2023 BALA CYNWYD, PA – Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (BI) and Holy Family University (HFU) announced a partnership to augment and enhance HFU’s Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) curriculum for graduate students in its Master’s level counseling program. Holy Family University students enrolled in the Master’s of Counseling Program will have an opportunity to take part in a 16-week course, beginning in January 2024, that incorporates a research study on CBT through the world-renowned Beck Institute. CBT is a form of psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders, psychological problems, and medical conditions with psychological components in over 2,000 clinical studies. The project partnership will be led by Holy Family University professor Dr. Patrick McElwaine and Dr. Allen Miller of the Beck Institute. Students participating in the project will complete one of Beck Institute’s signature on-demand training courses, CBT in Practice, and participate in mock therapy sessions, which will be scored by Beck Institute’s expert faculty. “Knowing the top-notch reputation and quality of work that comes from the Beck Institute, this collaboration provides validation that Holy Family University is providing our students with the best access [...]