A Critical Thinker’s Views on ADHD and the DSM

May 2, 2012

The November/December issue of The National Psychologist carried an article by Dathan Paterno, Psy.D., called “A divergent view on... Read more...

Catholic Church Sexual Abuse: A Decade of Crisis

May 2, 2012

This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Boston Globe ’s investigative report on child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church... Read more...

Addressing Bullying and Cyberbullying

March 26, 2012

Those in clinical practice today can play a significant role in preventing and addressing bullying and cyberbullying. However, it’s... Read more...

Peace of Mind: Keeping Medical Records Safe

January 16, 2012

How secure are your patients’ data? Storing patient health records electronically may be an efficient solution to the antiquated... Read more...

But the Judge Ordered Me to Do It

January 16, 2012

During a recent risk management consultation a psychologist reported how a judge had ordered him to render a forensic recommendation... Read more...

ADHD Coaching: An Important Tool for Therapists

January 16, 2012

One study found that 10 percent to 20 percent of adults seen in outpatient mental health settings have ADHD. Too often, they are being... Read more...

What is the Power of Group Psychotherapy?

January 16, 2012

Man is a social animal who remains group-oriented to ensure survival, connection and belonging. Our lives begin in family groups and... Read more...

Running the Gauntlet: The Treating Psychologist in Court

January 16, 2012

Psychologists who do not identify as forensic psychologists know that they need to be prepared for those occasions when they may find... Read more...

APA Leading the Charge Against ‘Medicalizing’ DSM-5

January 16, 2012

The American Psychiatric Association (ApA) plans a third – and final – comment period sometime this spring for voicing concerns... Read more...

Multiple Relationships Not Always Bad

January 11, 2012

I was surprised to read the statement of my esteemed colleague, Ed Zuckerman, Ph.D., in the last issue of The National Psychologist... Read more...