Disaster Mental Health: Personal Perspective on Mass Shooting Intervention Strategies
Mass shootings in U.S schools have been a perennial issue (Skaine, 2015; Stebnicki, 2016). According to Skaine (2015), between 1982 and 2012 there were a total of 513 persons killed in active shooter incidents…
Can Relationship Conflict Affect Family Relationships?
Relational conflict manifests itself in a plethora of situations and circumstances both in clinical and non-clinical settings. According to Barth (2009), “child-parent psychotherapy, which focuses on relationship enhancement..
Key Strategies to Help in Family Crises
The demands for effective crisis management manifest in myriad situations. In this article I present a vignette regarding a how crises may be presented in a familial situation. I further outline some of the methodologies, suggests strategies…
Can Self-Care Strategies Really Avoid Burnout?
Philosophically, I believe that managing my own affect amid traumatic situations has been to a huge extent guided by my faith.
Can Different Parenting Styles Influence Emotional Bonds with Children?
To establish a clearly defined frame of reference for various aspects and nuances associated with the concept of attachment, it is imperative to first conceptualize a working definition of attachment.
The Interrelationships between Life Crises, Stress, Trauma, and Traumatic Stress
As it relates to the behavioral sciences, the term stress may possibly be best understood when differentiated from the modern vernacular of adversarial events versus the direct impact of situations or circumstances…
How to Move Forward After Infidelity
Infidelity is one of the most challenging issues that couples can face in their relationships. It can cause emotional turmoil, destroy trust, and create feelings of betrayal that can be challenging to overcome.
The Effectiveness of Premarital/Re-Marital Counseling
There continues to be considerable debate as to whether there are practical benefits to premarital/remarital counseling. The question further arises as to if premarital/remarital counseling is effective. According to Wright (1992), the institution of marriage is the closest bond that can develop between two people.
How do biblical principles integrate with the theoretical orientation(s) you have selected?
As an eclectic practitioner, whenever possible, I seek to integrate my Christian faith based on contextual circumstances.
What specific constructs, techniques, and interventions do you believe are the most effective?
According to Seligman and Reichenberg (2014), “CBT combines myriad treatments and techniques that all share a common principle that thoughts, rather than external circumstances, cause feelings and behaviors” (p. 344).