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Back to SearchDecoding the SCID-5
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The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) stands as a cornerstone in modern mental health assessment, offering clinicians and researchers a sophisticated tool that marries sy…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Child Abuse vs Separation Anxiety
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Drawing the line between childhood trauma and anxiety can be one of the most challenging diagnostic dilemmas therapists face. When a child shows regression, clinginess, and somatic symp…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
How Psychodrama Bypasses Cognitive Defenses
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Have you ever felt stuck in traditional therapy, understanding your problems intellectually but still feeling emotionally disconnected? Psychodrama might be the missing piece. This dyna…
Published on 3 months ago
Personality Development vs. Personality Disorders
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Struggling to differentiate personality development from personality disorders? You're not alone. This episode tackles one of the most challenging distinctions that therapy students fac…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Gestalt with Rachel
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Facing license exam anxiety? You're far from alone. Today, we're diving deep into how Gestalt therapy offers powerful tools for navigating overwhelming test anxiety, using the story of …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Distinguishing OCD from OCPD
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Ever double-checked that your door was locked, even though you knew it was? That momentary doubt is normal—but what happens when these urges become overwhelming and constant? Drawing di…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Defense Mechanisms: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla
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Could 100 unarmed men defeat a silverback gorilla? It's the absurd question captivating millions across the internet, generating heated debates and revealing surprising psychological tr…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Demystifying Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder
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Struggling to master personality disorders for your upcoming licensure exam? Look no further than this deep dive into Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) – a condition you might encoun…
Published on 4 months ago
Assessments: Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS)
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Feeling overwhelmed by the array of assessment tools you need to master for your licensing exam? Today's episode offers a deep dive into one of the most practical and versatile instrume…
Published on 4 months ago
Beyond Fight or Flight: Panic Disorder
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Panic disorder remains one of the most frequently misunderstood anxiety conditions in clinical practice and on licensing exams. We dive deep into what makes this disorder truly distinct…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago