May 17, 2012

For Those Who Suffer in Silence

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Dr. Linda A. Fischer, a victim of sexual assault, shares her story so that others might know that they do not walk alone. Dr. Linda Fischer is a writing advisor in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. She is a U.S. Army veteran, retiring as a major after a … [Read more...]

Toward a New Era – An Interview With CAMFT’s New Executive Director

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Transitioning into any new job can be daunting. But when you’re an association executive, you’re presented with a unique set of challenges. Not only do you have to familiarize yourself with the business operations of the association, but in many cases, you need to learn a whole new … [Read more...]

EMDR: Realities, Misconceptions, and Broader Applications

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has fascinated the public and polarized the mental health community for years. Perhaps it’s the unusual bi-lateral stimulation that’s fundamental to its protocol, or the claims of rapid and dramatic relief of client symptoms that have caused … [Read more...]

Advocating Access

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Dr. Michael Aharoni Brings Mental Health Services to Underserved Populations CalSouthern alumnus Dr. Michael Aharoni, a pioneer in the field of video therapy, brings mental health services to underserved populations. For Dr. Michael Aharoni, the seed of inspiration was sewn more than 10 … [Read more...]

One Therapist’s Journey

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CalSouthern Learner Terry Martin’s book Journeys Through Life—Tales of Change offers a unique and insightful exploration of the client-therapist relationship. Journeys Through Life—Tales of Change is anything but a typical self-help book. Its author, CalSouthern University PsyD candidate … [Read more...]

Issues in Military Mental Health: A Discussion with Dr. James Bender, Defense Centers of Excellence

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For as long as mankind has engaged in warfare, combat has exacted a mental toll from warriors. And in many respects, the stress of combat—and the mental health issues that can result—has changed very little throughout history. Whether it was called “nostalgia,” “shell shock,” or the … [Read more...]