In this interview, we discuss one of the most concerning problems facing therapists, adolescent depression and suicide. We explore an evidence-based therapy for treating it, attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). We delve into these topics in a focused interview where I interview Jonathan Singer Ph. D., Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. First, we review the epidemic of adolescent suicide in American society then we talk about attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Dr. Singer explains the theory behind ABFT, the five stages of this family therapy approach, and the main tasks and challenges of each stage. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Singer provides clear explanations and real-life examples to help you understand this powerful technique. Earn 1 CE (we are an APA-approved sponsor). Take the course [HERE].

Every therapists has ideas about how to treat depression but what really works. In our interview, Dr. Pim Cuijpers will share what he has learned from analyzing over 600 psychotherapy trials. Our discussion sheds light on which psychotherapies for depression are most effective, the benefits and risks of ever-new approaches to depression treatment, whether clients benefit more antidepressants and psychotherapy at the same time vs either one alone, and the use of internet self-directed therapies. This is an introductory presentation and does not require advance knowledge of statistics or psychotherapy outcome research but covers a range of topics on psychotherapy for depression and the effectiveness of antidepressants. This program is a focused interview in which Dr. Pim Cuijpers, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology. We’re going to translate his amazing research into practical recommendations to consider when treating your depressed clients. Earn 1 CE (we are an APA approved sponsor). Take the course [HERE]

In this episode, I interview Dr. Lorie Ritschel, Ph. D., a clinical psychologist who is the director of the CBT training program for psychiatry residents at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and an expert trainer of DBT and the DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) protocol through Behavioral Tech, LLC. Today we talk about Transdiagnostic Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This perspective conceptualizes DBT as a treatment that can be used to address a variety of disorders beyond borderline personality, such as substance use, major depression, anxiety disorders, and other conditions. We discuss how this is done. Take the course [HERE]

In this episode, I talked to Professor Bruce Wampold, professor emeritus of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is widely regard as one of the most influential authors on psychotherapy outcome research. Today he is going to help us to understand the research on what makes an effective therapist and give us tons of practical advice. Earn 1 CE (we are an APA approved sponsor). Take the course [HERE].