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Dr. Jacqueline Donnelly discusses Dialectical Behavior Therapy services at the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Center of WNC, P.A.  Specifically she discusses: What DBT is The difference between comprehensive DBT and DBT-informed treatment What DBT can be used to treat How to make a referral or schedule an appt. for DBT at the CBT Ctr. Comprehensive DBT services are available at the CBT Ctr. for adolescents and adults

This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S. interviews Rob DeRubeis, PhD about the Dodo Bird Hypothesis.  Specifically, they discuss: What the Dodo Bird Hypothesis is The history of this research literature Whether all psychotherapies have roughly the same outcomes and where this notion comes from The role of allegiance in psychotherapy research And, more! ROBERT J. DERUBEIS, PhD BIOGRAPHY Samuel H. Preston Term Professor in the Social Sciences and Professor of Psychology and Education Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania Dr. DeRubeis has been on the Penn faculty since his appointment as assistant professor in 1983 after receiving his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Minnesota. He has served as associate dean for the Social Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences, and director of Clinical Training in the Psychology Department’s doctoral training program in Clinical Psychology. He is currently chair of the Department of Psychology. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles and book chapters on topics that center on the treatment of depression. He received the Academy of Cognitive Therapy’s Aaron T. Beck Award in 2004 for his contributions to research on cognitive therapy. His empirical research comparing the benefits of cognitive therapy and medications for severe depression, published in theAmerican Journal of Psychiatry and the Archives of General Psychiatry, has been the subject of media reports in The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. In 2010 he presented a briefing to the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Research Interests and Current Projects Dr. DeRubeis’s research focuses on the processes that cause and maintain disorders of mood, as well as the treatment processes that reduce and prevent the return of mood symptoms. The contexts for this work are randomized clinical trials in which the effects of antidepressant medications are compared with cognitive therapy in people with major depressive disorder. Along with his students and collaborators, he examines the data obtained in these trials to further an understanding of the mechanisms through which these treatments exert their effects.  He also develops and refines the methods that are required for testing hypotheses with longitudinal data.

This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., interviews Signi Goldman, MD about the forthcoming DSM-V revisions pertaining to the Anxiety Disorders.  Some of the items discussed include: Overarching structural changes pertaining to these disorders Changes pertaining to specific anxiety disorders The rationale for the changes outlined in the interview BIO Dr. Signi Goldman is a licensed, board certified psychiatrist who completed her training at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, recognized as one of the leading psychiatric research centers in the nation. There she was selected for and completed a Chief Resident year, where she worked in academic administration and supervision of the training curriculum. Clinically, she sees adults with a wide variety of symptoms, including those associated with anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis. She is published in the field of medication treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and has specialty training in working with victims of complex trauma.  She sees patients at the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Center of WNC, P.A. in Asheville, NC

DSM and the issue of co-morbidity in childhood mental disorders - a functional perspective and proposed solution This episode is primarily relevant to professionals and students. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S. interviews Ennio Cipani, PhD about the DSM system and it's problem with co-morbidity.  They discuss a number of things including: The difference between a topographic and functional approach to diagnosis and treatment How the functional approach might be an approach that escapes the DSM problem of co-morbidity His functional diagnostic system How an analysis of negative symptoms can have utility for a diagnostic system to discern chronic conditions References related to this podcast: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment (2nd Edition, 2011).  Cipani and Schock. Cipani, E. (2012, May 7).  The issue of co-morbidity in DSM-V Childhood Mental Disorders: A functional perspective and proposed alternative diagnostic system. (audio podcast). Retrieved from www.CBTRadio.org Prior podcast on function-based diagnostics Cipani, E. (2011, September 4). Function-based diagnostics. (audio podcast). Retrieved from http://behaviortherapist.podbean.com/2011/09/04/function-based-diagnostics/ Biography Ennio Cipani, Ph.D., a graduate of Florida State University, is a licensed psychologist and a full professor in the Department of Special Education at National University - Fresno.  He has published numerous articles, chapters, books, and instructional material (including software), in the areas of child behavior management in homes and schools. Among his latest books are "Children and Autism (2001)" and "Functional behavioral assessment, diagnosis and treatment, 2nd edition (co-authored with Keven Schock, 2011)." He has given many workshops at state and national conventions, as well as continuing education courses for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and others, focusing on the effective management of problem child behavior.  Dr. Cipani has been doing in-home and school based behavioral consultation for families and school personnel since 1982. He has dealt with many families and a variety of behavior problems, conducting assessment and intervention activities in homes and classrooms. A copy of his book, Punishment on Trial is available as a free download at www.ecipani.com/PoT.pdf (make sure to capitalize where indicated). Discussion questions (for undergraduate and graduate students): Do you agree or disagree with Dr. Cipani's analysis of why children can often be diagnosed with several disorders, i.e., co-morbidity? What are the implications of using the proposed method of determining the presence/absence of a symptom, when contrasted with the static methods used currently (i.e., measures do not manipulate any environmental variable, merely observes/describes behavior under whatever contextual conditions are present). How would you explain a rapid change in a negative symptom, given a manipulation of a contingency when compared with data from a baseline measure (where it does not occur).  Is there any argument that can be made as to the chronic nature of such a symptom when such a behavior reaches a reasonable level of occurrence quickly when powerful reinforcement contingencies are stated and applied? How practical would this system be in clinics? Facilities? Group homes? Private practice? Does this approach make sense? Why or why not? Do you see this being relevant for DSM-VI? DSMXXV?

This episode is primarily relevant to consumers. R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., was interviewed by Orville Williams, DDS on "The Dentist is in the House!" The interview was recorded live as part of Dr. Williams' weekly radio program focused on dental health.  The show aired 2-21-12 on WRES 100.7 - a radio station serving the Asheville, NC area

This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S. interviews Marc Branch, PhD about Null-hypothesis Significance Testing (NHST). Topics they discuss include: Common misunderstandings about NHST What p really is Side effects of NHST Logical problems with NHST Reasons NHST remains prevalent despite the many known problems Alternatives to NHST Marc Branch, PhD Biography Dr. Branch is best known for directing one of the country’s active programs in behavioral pharmacology. He has conducted a long line of research on agents such as pentobarbital, d-amphetamine, and cocaine. His research has primarily been concerned with behavioral factors that influence whether and the degree to which tolerance develops in the face of repeated exposure. His work has been supported continuously for 30 years by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and has been published in flagship journals in both behavior analysis and pharmacology. He has been recipient of a coveted research scientist/mentor award from NIDA. He is fellow of the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society and Association for Behavior Analysis International. Dr. Branch completed his graduate work at Arizona State University and University of Maryland. His mentor at UMA was Lewis Gollub, one of Skinner’s last PhD students. Since 1973 Dr. Branch has been at the university of Florida and served as Psychology Department Chair from 1995-2000

This episode is relevant to consumers and professionals. In this episode R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., LPC interviews Ennio Cipani, PhD about the use of punishment with child behavior problems.  This episode was constructed as a service to parents and professionals following the well-publicized mother who appeared on the Dr. Phil show who resorted to making her step son drink hot sauce as a punishment.  A video clip of this can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frbg732G4ts They discuss a variety of topics related to the use of punishment including: Different types of punishment methods Effects of punishment Effective methods for addressing child misbehavior Guidelines for determining whether a punishment has crossed the line to abuse A strategy for dealing with sibling rivalry And much more! Ennio Cipani, PhD Biography Ennio Cipani, PhD is a graduate of Florida State University, is a licensed psychologist and a full professor in the Department of Special Education at National University - Fresno.  He has published numerous articles, chapters, books, and instructional material (including software), in the areas of child behavior management in homes and schools. Among his latest books are "Children and Autism (2001)" and "Functional behavioral assessment, diagnosis and treatment, 2nd edition (co-authored with Keven Schock, 2011)." He has given many workshops at state and national conventions, as well as continuing education courses for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and others, focusing on the effective management of problem child behavior.  Dr. Cipani has been doing in-home and school based behavioral consultation for families and school personnel since 1982. He has dealt with many families and a variety of behavior problems, conducting assessment and intervention activities in homes and classrooms. A copy of his book, Punishment on Trial is available as a free download at www.ecipani.com/PoT.pdf (make sure to capitalize where indicated)

This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. In this important discussion Dr. Judith Beck discusses important criteria agencies should consider when looking for and hiring a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy trainer. Judith S. Beck, PhD Bio Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., is the Director of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, a non-profit organization in suburban Philadelphia that trains mental health professionals, nationally and internationally, in Cognitive Therapy. She is also Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982 and currently divides her time among teaching and supervision, administration, clinical work, program development, research, and writing. Dr. Beck has written nearly 100 articles and chapters and made hundreds of presentations, nationally and internationally, on a variety of topics related to cognitive therapy. She is the author of the widely adopted textbooks, Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond, translated into over 20 languages, and Cognitive Therapy for Challenging Problems. Her other books include Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders and The Oxford Textbook of Psychotherapy. She has written extensively on a cognitive behavioral approach to weight loss, including The Beck Diet Solution and two other books for consumers. Dr. Beck is a founding fellow and past president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a non-profit organization that certifies mental health professionals in cognitive therapy, and has been a consultant for several NIMH research studies.

This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. In this episode R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., interviews Ennio Cipani, PhD about his function based diagnostic system.  Specifically, they discuss: Function versus topography An overview of his function based diagnostic system The utility of a function based diagnostic system The advantages of a function based diagnostic system relative to the DSM taxonomy Ennio Cipani, PhD Biography Ennio Cipani, Ph.D., a graduate of Florida State University, is a licensed psychologist and a full professor in the Department of Special Education at National University - Fresno.  He has published numerous articles, chapters, books, and instructional material (including software), in the areas of child behavior management in homes and schools. Among his latest books are "Children and Autism (2001)" and "Functional behavioral assessment, diagnosis and treatment, 2nd edition (co-authored with Keven Schock, 2011)." He has given many workshops at state and national conventions, as well as continuing education courses for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and others, focusing on the effective management of problem child behavior.  Dr. Cipani has been doing in-home and school based behavioral consultation for families and school personnel since 1982. He has dealt with many families and a variety of behavior problems, conducting assessment and intervention activities in homes and classrooms. A copy of his book, Punishment on Trial is available as a free download at www.ecipani.com/PoT.pdf (make sure to capitalize where indicated)

This episode is relevant to professionals and consumers. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., interviews Patrick C. Friman, PhD about Boys Town.  Some of the  items discussed include: The history of Boys Town The behavioral underpinnings of the Boys Town approach to intervention The Teaching Family Model Clinical outcomes realized at Boys Town Patrick C. Friman Bio Dr. Patrick C. Friman is Director of Clinical Services at Father Flanagan's Boys' Home (Boys Town) and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine.  He also served as Director of Clinical Training and Associate Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada at Reno and formerly held faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins, and University of Kansas Schools of Medicine.  He is an internationally recognized expert in the application of behavior analytic methods to behavioral medicine.  One of his specialties is behavioral pediatrics, particularly focused on the successful treatment of common but potentially serious childhood behavior disorders such as habits, sleep problems, oppositional behavior and incontinence.  He has published more than 170 articles, two books, and is widely recognized as a preeminent lecturer and disseminator of the values and applications of behavior analysis to lay as well as scientific audiences.  He has served as a reviewer editorial board member for virtually every major behavioral journal and was the editor of The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis during the years 2005-2007

This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., interviews Elizabeth Loftus, PhD about her research.  Some of the items they discuss include: An overview of her research program The misinformation effect The relationship between one's confidence in a memory and it's accuracy How false memories are constructed Implications of her work for psychotherapy Elizabeth Loftus, PhD Biography Elizabeth Loftus is Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Irvine. She holds positions in the Departments of Psychology Social Behavior, and Criminology, Law Society. And she is Professor of Law. She also has a faculty appointment in the Department of Cognitive Sciences and is a Fellow of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. Formerly, she was Professor of Psychology and Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Washington, Seattle, where she taught for 29 years. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University. Since then, she has published 22 books and over 500 scientific articles. Her 4th book, Eyewitness Testimony, won a National Media Award (Distinguished Contribution) from the American Psychological Foundation. One of her most widely read books, "The Myth of Repressed Memory" (co-authored with Katherine Ketcham) was published by St. Martin's Press and has been translated into Dutch, Taiwanese, French, German, Japanese and other foreign languages. Loftus has been an expert witness or consultant in hundreds of cases, including the McMartin PreSchool Molestation case, the Hillside Strangler, the Abscam cases, the trial of Oliver North, the trial of the officers accused in the Rodney King beating, the Menendez brothers, the Bosnian War trials in the Hague, the Oklahoma Bombing case, and litigation involving Michael Jackson, Martha Stewart, Scooter Libby, and the Duke University Lacrosse players. Loftus also she has worked on numerous cases involving allegations of "repressed memories", such as those involving George Franklin of San Mateo, California, Cardinal Bernardin of Chicago, and Gary Ramona of Napa, California Loftus's research has focused on human memory, eyewitness testimony and also on courtroom procedure. Her work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation. In 1983, she was invited to present this work to the Royal Society of London. She has received six honorary doctorates for her research, the first in 1982 from Miami University (Ohio), the second in 1990 from Leiden University in the Netherlands, and the third in 1994 from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York - an honorary doctorate of laws. Her 4th honorary doctorate, from the University of Portsmouth in England, was awarded in l998; the 5th, from the University of Haifa is Israel, was awarded in 2005; the 6th from the University of Oslo was awarded in 2008.. She served as the 1984 President of the Western Psychological Association, and again as President during 2004-05. She was the 1985 President of the American Psychology-Law Society (Div 41 of APA), and the 1988 President of Division 3 (Experimental) of the APA. Finally, she was President of the Association for Psychological Science (APS) during l998-l999. In addition to the Honorary degrees, Loftus has received numerous awards and honors for her research. In 1995 she received an award from the American Academy of Forensic Psychology - their Distinguished Contributions to Forensic Psychology Award. In l996 she received the American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology (AAAPP) Award for Distinguished Contribution to Basic and Applied Scientific Psychology. In 1997 she received from APS the James McKeen Cattell Fellow ("for a career of significant intellectual contributions to the science of psychology in the area of applied psychological research"). She received the William James Fellow Award f

In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., interviews Alan Poling, PhD about his work training African giant pouched rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis.  Some of the items they discuss include: The extent of the world's landmine problem Why it's advantageous to train rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis relative to other procedures The behavioral procedures involved in training rats for this work The economic impact of his work in this area And more! Alan Poling, PhD Biography Dr. Poling received his B.A. in 1972 from Alderson-Broaddus College, his M.A. in 1974 from West Virginia University, and his Ph.D. in 1977 from the University of Minnesota. He joined the faculty at Western Michigan University in 1977 and earned the rank of Professor of Psychology. Dr. Poling began serving as an Interim Associate Dean in the College of Arts of Sciences in 2003 and was named Interim Chair of the Department of Mathematics in 2004. His primary research interests are in psychopharmacology and behavior analysis; grants from the National Institutes of Health and Department of Education have supported much of his work. A Fellow of Divisions 3, 25, and 28, Dr. Poling has published 11 books and over 250 articles and book chapters and served as the research advisor of 20 Ph.D. recipients. He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of West Virginia University in 1999 and a Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Western Michigan University in 1996. In 2003, Dr. Poling received the Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Achievement in Research and Creativity Activity Award

This episode is primarily relevant to consumers. In this episode, R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S. interviews Drs. Susan Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer about their mindful approach to anxiety.  They are the authors of the new book: The Mindful Way Through Anxiety: Break Free From Chronic Worry and Reclaim Your Life, just published by Guilford. Guilford is pleased to offer our listeners a 20% DISCOUNT on the book.  Simply visit www.guilford.com/p/orsillo for more details about the book and to order, and use promotional code 4P at checkout. While on www.guilford.com you can search and browse more than 1,000 titles on a wide range of topics--including CBT, mindfulness, and much more.  Promotional code 4P saves you 15% on all titles when you order online! Topics discussed in this episode include: What mindfulness is and how it can be helpful to those struggling with anxiety Practical strategies for those struggling with anxiety How those struggling with anxiety can integrate mindfulness skills into their daily lives The importance of developing self-compassion and tips for doing so BIOS Susan M. Orsillo, PhD is Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Suffolk University in Boston.  In collaboration with her doctoral students in clinical psychology, she has developed a number of prevention and treatment programs that integrate acceptance and mindfulness with evidence-based behavioral approaches.  She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children. Lizabeth Roemer, PhD is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston where she is actively involved in research and clinical training of doctoral students in clinical psychology.  With her doctoral students, she explores the role of mindfulness, acceptance, and skillful action in promoting optimal functioning in response to external and internal stressors.  She lives in the Boston area with her husband

This episode is primarily relevant to consumers. Beginning today, and over the next five days, Dr. John Ludgate will have one conversation per day with Dr. Mark Reinecke, author of “Little ways to Keep Calm and Carry On: Twenty Lessons for Managing Worry, Anxiety and Fear,” published by New Harbinger 2010. In each of these brief segments, Dr. Reinecke will offer practical techniques and strategies for dealing with worry and anxiety. The aim of these five brief podcast episodes is to provide tools to individuals to help make 2011 a time of less worry and better living. Today’s discussion will focus on living wisely - a lifestyle incompatible with anxiety and worry. Mark A. Reinecke, Ph.D. BIO Dr. Reinecke is professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and chief of the division of psychology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is a distinguished fellow and past president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. He lives in Chicago, IL. He is the author of Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On published by New Harbinger (2010). He has authored or co-authored a number of important texts in the field of Cognitive Behavior Therapy including Cognitive Therapy of Suicidal Behavior with Arthur Freeman, Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents with Frank Datttilio and Arthur Freeman, and Cognitive Therapy Across the Life Span: Evidence and Practice with David Clark and Aaron Beck. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Dr. Reinecke’s book, New Harbinger is offering our listeners a 35% discount here: http://www.newharbinger.com/bookstore/client/client_pages/aff_behavior-therapist.cfm?DiscCode=BETHrepvendorid=116

This episode is primarily relevant to consumers. Beginning today, and over the next five days, Dr. John Ludgate will have one conversation per day with Dr. Mark Reinecke, author of “Little ways to Keep Calm and Carry On: Twenty Lessons for Managing Worry, Anxiety and Fear,” published by New Harbinger 2010. In each of these brief segments, Dr. Reinecke will offer practical techniques and strategies for dealing with worry and anxiety. The aim of these five brief podcast episodes is to provide tools to individuals to help make 2011 a time of less worry and better living. Today’s discussion will focus on cognitive avoidance and the role it plays in maintaining anxiety. Mark A. Reinecke, Ph.D. BIO Dr. Reinecke is professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and chief of the division of psychology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is a distinguished fellow and past president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. He lives in Chicago, IL. He is the author of Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On published by New Harbinger (2010). He has authored or co-authored a number of important texts in the field of Cognitive Behavior Therapy including Cognitive Therapy of Suicidal Behavior with Arthur Freeman, Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents with Frank Datttilio and Arthur Freeman, and Cognitive Therapy Across the Life Span: Evidence and Practice with David Clark and Aaron Beck. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Dr. Reinecke’s book, New Harbinger is offering our listeners a 35% discount here: http://www.newharbinger.com/bookstore/client/client_pages/aff_behavior-therapist.cfm?DiscCode=BETHrepvendorid=116