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CLINICAL UPDATE

Pharmacotherapy for Panic Disorder: What Therapists Need to Know

August 6, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Daniel Carlat, MD. Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry/Chairman of Psychiatry at Melrose Wakefield Healthcare. Publisher, Carlat Publishing.

Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

An overview of current pharmacotherapy for panic disorder, including the use of antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and emerging treatments like pregabalin, as well as the importance of combining medication with psychotherapy and guidance for therapists when discussing medication concerns with their clients.


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EXPERT Q&A

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents

July 22, 2024
Alec L. Miller, PsyD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Miller headshot.JPG Alec L. Miller, PsyD. Co-Founder and Co-Director, Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester, LLP, White Plains, NY; President, Access Psychology Foundation; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. He is also co-author of three textbooks published by Guilford Press applying dialectical behavioral therapy to adolescents in clinical and school settings.

Dr. Miller discloses that he receives royalties from Guilford Press and PsychWire. This educational activity has been reviewed and it has been determined that there is no commercial bias as a result of this financial relationship.

This interview features the co-developer of a multimodal treatment that adapted DBT for suicidal adolescents. This innovative approach filled a critical gap where no other effective treatments existed.




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The Psychotherapy of Avoidant Personalities: A Basic Overview

July 11, 2024
Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa. Editor in Chief, The Carlat Psychotherapy Report, psychotherapist in private practice in Tampa, Florida, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Adjunct Instructor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. He has broad clinical experience in the psychoanalytic treatment of mood, personality, and psychosomatic disorders, and has particular interest in the psychotherapy of schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder.

Dr. Ruffalo has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

The characteristics, differential diagnosis, theoretical considerations, and treatment approaches for avoidant personality disorder (AvPD), including insights into its prevalence and cultural considerations.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

Assessing Our Current Understanding of Therapy for Dreams and Nightmares

May 21, 2024
Jeremy Mills, DNP, PMHNP-BC and Anthony Charuvastra, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Jeremy Mills, DNP, PHNP-BC, and Anthony Charuvastra, MD. The authors have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Structured approaches for Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) and the Cognitive-Experiential Dream Model (CEDM) for tackling nightmares.


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Understanding Complex PTSD

May 14, 2024
Thanos Karatzias, PsyDip, MSc, PhD, CPsychol
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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CPTR_KaratziasT_Headshot.jpgThanos Karatzias, PsyDip, MSc, PhD, CPsychol. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Health & Social Care, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dr. Karatzias has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Dr. Karatzias describes complex PTSD, its distinct symptoms, and its revolutionary impact on trauma treatment.



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How You Can Use Positive Psychology in Your Practice

April 30, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Daniel Carlat, MD. Vice Chair, Community and Public Sector Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine. Publisher, Carlat Publishing. 

Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Explore practical applications of positive psychology in psychotherapy, gaining insights to foster resilience, happiness, and a sense of purpose in your client.


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Philosophy of Psychiatry: Key Essentials for Therapists

April 17, 2024
Awais Aftab, MD.
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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CPTR_QA Aftab_Headshot.jpgAwais Aftab, MD. Psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. He writes an online newsletter, Psychiatry at the Margins. Twitter: @awaisaftab

Dr. Aftab has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Although psychiatry and philosophy are largely theoretical disciplines, they have relevance in the everyday work of psychiatrists and psychotherapists.


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2024 Evidence for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (for Social Workers)

2024 Evidence for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (for Social Workers)
April 10, 2024
Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa, Jonathan Shedler, PhD, and Geneva Valeska
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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This course covers the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. Personality disorders represent a complex and often misunderstood category within the field of mental health. These conditions, characterized by enduring patterns of cognition, emotion, and behavior, can significantly impact an individual's life, relationships, and overall well-being. Understanding personality disorders is crucial for mental health professionals.


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2024 Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders (For Social Workers)

April 10, 2024
Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa, Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD, Dan H. Buie, MD, and Marcia Zuckerman, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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This course covers the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. Personality disorders represent a complex and often misunderstood category within the field of mental health. These conditions, characterized by enduring patterns of cognition, emotion, and behavior, can significantly impact an individual's life, relationships, and overall well-being. Understanding personality disorders is crucial for mental health professionals.


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Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy: Special Considerations

April 5, 2024
Ilana Palgi, PsyD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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CPTR_IlanaFalgi_headshot.pngIlana Palgi, PsyD. Staff Psychologist, CL Medicine, New York, New York. Former Director, Center for Child Development, Queens Hospital Center Department of Pediatrics.

Dr. Palgi has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Learn about the pivotal role therapists can have in helping patients heal from trauma.


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