Therapy Tidbits - March/April 2019

Course overview

This course is comprised of select articles from the March/April 2019 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are: Major Push Seeks to Expand RxP Jurisdictions - Discusses the efforts of the RxP movement, including challenges along hte path to prescription authority for psychologists. Controversy Swirls around APA Guidelines on Men, Boys - Explains the purpose of the APA guidelines, and the criticism they have undergone. PSYPACT Almost Ready to Take Effect - Introduces what PSYPACT is and explains what needs to happen for it to commence. Retirees are Untapped Market for Psychologists - Explains how psychologists can help those planning for retirement, and those who are in the process of it. Integrated Care is Future for Psychology - Acknowledges the changing healthcare platform and provides suggestions for future psychologists to excel in integrated care. Rule-Making, State Boards Reshaping Psychology - Questions the TSBEP decision to grant unsupervised practice to masters-level Licensed Psychological Associates (LPA's). Pain Management Demands Attention to Mental Health - Discusses how psychologists can be integral in ending the war on prescription drug abuse. Choosing Interpreter Requires Consideration - Provides points to consider when choosing an interpreter for use in clinical practice. Practicalities in Animal Assisted Therapy - Provides practical, experience-based advice on including animals in your practice with patients. Course # 11-26 | 2019 | 19 pages | 10 posttest questions