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...

Perspectives of a Second-Generation Psychologist

May 2, 2012

I am trying to remember when I first understood what my dad did for a living. As a kid I think I knew that he helped people, but that’s... Read more...

Offspring Follow Parents Down the Psychological Path

May 2, 2012

I never knew exactly what Dad did for a living until I was well into high school. I knew he was a psychologist and that a psy- chologist... Read more...

Technician Ban Divides New York Psychologists

March 26, 2012

Neuropsychologists have split from the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) over disagreement on the use of technicians... 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...

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...

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...

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