Scott Barry Kaufman
The Psychology Podcast
August 13, 2017
This week we’re excited to have Robert Wright on The Psychology Podcast. Robert is the New York Times best-selling author of Nonzero, The Moral Animal, The Evolution of God, and most recently Why Buddhism is True. He has also written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Time, Slate, and The New Republic, and has taught at The University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University, where he also created the online course Buddhism and Modern Psychology. Robert draws on his wide-ranging knowledge of science, religion, psychology, history and politics to figure out what makes humanity tick.
Note from John: If you are a psychologist and cannot read Why Buddhism is True, then this is your next best option. This book is really good and I highly recommend it.
Welcome to the Nexus of Ethics, Psychology, Morality, Philosophy and Health Care
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Episode 25: The Assessment, Management, and Treatment of Suicidal Patients
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the most frequent crisis encountered by mental health professionals. This video/podcast reviews basic information about the assessment, management, and treatment of patients at risk to die from suicide. It fulfills Act 74 requirements for Pennsylvania licensed psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors.
Program Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program the participants will learn basic information that will help them to
Video
Resources
Bongar, B., & Sullivan, G. (2013). The suicidal patient: Clinical and legal standards of care. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Bryan, C. J. (2015). Cognitive behavior strategies for preventing suicidal attempts. NY: Routledge.
Jamison, K. R. (2000). Night Falls Fast: Understanding suicide. New York: Random House.
Jobes, D. (2016). Managing suicide risk (2nd Ed.). NY: Guilford.
Joiner, T. (2005). The myths of suicide. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
McKeon, R. (2009). Suicidal behavior. Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.
Disclaimer
As an educational program, this podcast/video does not purport to provide clinical or legal advice on any particular patient. Listeners or viewers with concerns about the assessment, management, or treatment of any patient are urged to seek clinical or legal advice. Also, individual psychotherapists need to use their clinical judgment with their patients and incorporate procedures or techniques not covered in this podcast/video, or modify or omit certain recommendations herein because of the unique needs of their patients.
This one-hour video/podcast provides a basic introduction to the assessment, management, and treatment of patients at risk to die from a suicide attempt. This podcast/video may be a useful refresher course for experienced clinicians. However, listeners/viewers should not assume that the completion of this course will, in and of itself, make them qualified to assess or treat individuals who are at risk to die from suicide. For those who do not have formal training in suicide, this podcast/video should be seen as providing an introduction or exposure to the professional literature on this topic.
Proficiency in dealing with suicidal patients, like proficiency in other areas of professional practice, is best achieved through an organized sequence of study including mastery of a basic foundation of knowledge and attitudes, and supervision. It is impossible to give a fixed number of hours of continuing education and supervision that professionals need to have before they can be considered proficient in assessing, managing, and treating suicidal patients. Much depends on their existing knowledge base and overall level of clinical skill. It would be indicated to look at competency standards from noted authorities, such as those developed by the American Association of Suicidology ( http://www.sprc.org/training-events/amsr), by David Rudd and his associates (Rudd et al., 2008), or Cramer et al. (2014).
After you review the material, click here to link to CE credit.
Click here for slides related to the podcast.
Program Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program the participants will learn basic information that will help them to
- Assess patients who are at risk to die from a suicide attempt;
- Manage the risks of suicide; and
- Treat patients who are at risk to die from a suicide attempt.
Video
Resources
Bongar, B., & Sullivan, G. (2013). The suicidal patient: Clinical and legal standards of care. (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Bryan, C. J. (2015). Cognitive behavior strategies for preventing suicidal attempts. NY: Routledge.
Jamison, K. R. (2000). Night Falls Fast: Understanding suicide. New York: Random House.
Jobes, D. (2016). Managing suicide risk (2nd Ed.). NY: Guilford.
Joiner, T. (2005). The myths of suicide. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
McKeon, R. (2009). Suicidal behavior. Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber.
Disclaimer
As an educational program, this podcast/video does not purport to provide clinical or legal advice on any particular patient. Listeners or viewers with concerns about the assessment, management, or treatment of any patient are urged to seek clinical or legal advice. Also, individual psychotherapists need to use their clinical judgment with their patients and incorporate procedures or techniques not covered in this podcast/video, or modify or omit certain recommendations herein because of the unique needs of their patients.
This one-hour video/podcast provides a basic introduction to the assessment, management, and treatment of patients at risk to die from a suicide attempt. This podcast/video may be a useful refresher course for experienced clinicians. However, listeners/viewers should not assume that the completion of this course will, in and of itself, make them qualified to assess or treat individuals who are at risk to die from suicide. For those who do not have formal training in suicide, this podcast/video should be seen as providing an introduction or exposure to the professional literature on this topic.
Proficiency in dealing with suicidal patients, like proficiency in other areas of professional practice, is best achieved through an organized sequence of study including mastery of a basic foundation of knowledge and attitudes, and supervision. It is impossible to give a fixed number of hours of continuing education and supervision that professionals need to have before they can be considered proficient in assessing, managing, and treating suicidal patients. Much depends on their existing knowledge base and overall level of clinical skill. It would be indicated to look at competency standards from noted authorities, such as those developed by the American Association of Suicidology ( http://www.sprc.org/training-events/amsr), by David Rudd and his associates (Rudd et al., 2008), or Cramer et al. (2014).
After you review the material, click here to link to CE credit.
Click here for slides related to the podcast.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Episode 24: The Nudge in Ethics, Psychotherapy, and Public Policy
Nudge theory has gained popularity in behavioral science, mainly in the field of behavioral economics. The theory broadly indicates that indirect suggestions or contextual changes can influence choices or compliance with healthy behaviors or decisions. Nudge theory contrasts its approach with direct suggestions, instructions, and education. In psychotherapy, we nudge patients frequently. Sometimes we do it consciously, other times unconsciously. Because of this potentially powerful influence over our clients, we must remain vigilant about our nudges in the form of soft paternalism or projecting our values onto our patients. Psychologists must be mindful of the power imbalance in the psychotherapy relationship and our duty to respect client autonomy.
John’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine, located in Texas.
Click here for CE Credit for psychologists and other professionals
At the end of the podcast, the participants will be able to:
References
Blumenthal-Barby J.S., Burroughs H. (2012). Seeking better health care outcomes: the ethics of using the "nudge". American Journal of Bioethics. Volume 12(2): 1-10.
Blumenthal-Barby, J.S. McCullough, L.B., Kreiger, H. and Coverdale, J.C. (2013). Methods of Influencing the Decisions of Psychiatric Patients: An Ethical Analysis. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, Volume 21 (5), 275-279.
DeAngelis, T. Coaxing Better Behavior. (2014). The Monitor on Psychology. Volume 45(11): 62.
Knapp, S. and Gavazzi, J. (2014). Is it Ever Ethical to Lie to a Patient? The Pennsylvania Psychologist.
Barkan, R. Ayal, S. and Ariely, D. (2010). Ethical dissonance, justifications, and moral behavior. Current Opinion in Psychology, Volume 6, December 2015, 157-161.
Sunstein, C. R. Fifty Shades of Manipulation. (2015). Journal of Behavioral Marketing.
Sunstein, C. R. The Ethics of Nudging. (2014). Social Science Research Network.
John’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine, located in Texas.
Click here for CE Credit for psychologists and other professionals
At the end of the podcast, the participants will be able to:
- Describe what “Nudge Theory” is;
- Explain how Nudge Theory applies to ethics in the psychotherapy relationship;
- Name two ways that psychologists can use nudge theory to promote healthy behaviors.
References
Blumenthal-Barby J.S., Burroughs H. (2012). Seeking better health care outcomes: the ethics of using the "nudge". American Journal of Bioethics. Volume 12(2): 1-10.
Blumenthal-Barby, J.S. McCullough, L.B., Kreiger, H. and Coverdale, J.C. (2013). Methods of Influencing the Decisions of Psychiatric Patients: An Ethical Analysis. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, Volume 21 (5), 275-279.
DeAngelis, T. Coaxing Better Behavior. (2014). The Monitor on Psychology. Volume 45(11): 62.
Knapp, S. and Gavazzi, J. (2014). Is it Ever Ethical to Lie to a Patient? The Pennsylvania Psychologist.
Barkan, R. Ayal, S. and Ariely, D. (2010). Ethical dissonance, justifications, and moral behavior. Current Opinion in Psychology, Volume 6, December 2015, 157-161.
Sunstein, C. R. Fifty Shades of Manipulation. (2015). Journal of Behavioral Marketing.
Sunstein, C. R. The Ethics of Nudging. (2014). Social Science Research Network.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Episode 23: Ethics and Skills for Psychologist as Supervisor-Post-Doctoral Supervision - Part 3
Podcasts 21, 22, and 23 will provide supervisors and supervisees with an understanding of the skills and ethical issues surrounding supervision, including the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology’s Regulations dealing with postdoctoral supervision. The workshop will review the basic requirements for ethical supervision, common pitfalls, and give supervisors an understanding of the requirements that must be met for obtaining post-doctoral supervision.
In this episode, John's guest is Don McAleer, Psy.D., ABPP, a psychologist and post-doctoral supervisor, and Samuel J. Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP, psychologist and Professional Affairs Officer at the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
At the end of the podcast series the participants will be able to:
1. Describe essential factors involved in ethically sound and effective supervision;
2. List or identify the State Board of Psychology requirements for post-doctoral supervision.
3. Explain ways to improve supervisee's level of competence, self-reflection, and professionalism; &
4. Identify strategies to comply with the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology regulations on supervision of post-doctoral trainees.
The associated SlideShare presentation can be found here.
In this episode, John's guest is Don McAleer, Psy.D., ABPP, a psychologist and post-doctoral supervisor, and Samuel J. Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP, psychologist and Professional Affairs Officer at the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
At the end of the podcast series the participants will be able to:
1. Describe essential factors involved in ethically sound and effective supervision;
2. List or identify the State Board of Psychology requirements for post-doctoral supervision.
3. Explain ways to improve supervisee's level of competence, self-reflection, and professionalism; &
4. Identify strategies to comply with the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology regulations on supervision of post-doctoral trainees.
The associated SlideShare presentation can be found here.
Sample Supervision Agreement
Sample Post-doctoral Agreement from Northshore Psychological Associates
Sample Post-doctoral Agreement from Northshore Psychological Associates
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Online Ethics for Professionals
By The Social Network Show
Originally published March 16, 2015
Part of the Show Recap
The Social Network Show welcomes Dr. John Gavazzi to the March 16, 2015 episode.
If you are a healthcare professional or a professional in any other field, one thing you have to pay attention to is your online reputation. Something to remember, there is no difference in your professional and your personal online presence and patients, clients and customers can find you.
Dr. Gavazzi, a clinical psychologist and named Ethics Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association in 2013, talks about the issues to consider when building an online presence. In this episode you will hear about what ethical issues to consider; the importance of setting boundaries; what is included in informed consent; the limitations of technology; what constitutes a violation of privacy; and what are the advantages of being online for professionals.
(I was also named Ethics Educator of the Year by the American Psychological Association in 2014.)
The podcast is here.
Originally published March 16, 2015
Part of the Show Recap
The Social Network Show welcomes Dr. John Gavazzi to the March 16, 2015 episode.
If you are a healthcare professional or a professional in any other field, one thing you have to pay attention to is your online reputation. Something to remember, there is no difference in your professional and your personal online presence and patients, clients and customers can find you.
Dr. Gavazzi, a clinical psychologist and named Ethics Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association in 2013, talks about the issues to consider when building an online presence. In this episode you will hear about what ethical issues to consider; the importance of setting boundaries; what is included in informed consent; the limitations of technology; what constitutes a violation of privacy; and what are the advantages of being online for professionals.
(I was also named Ethics Educator of the Year by the American Psychological Association in 2014.)
The podcast is here.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Episode 18: Critical Incidents and Psychologist Safety
If you have missed AM radio, then you will appreciate this episode. John experiments with conference call software with his guests to discuss ethics and safety from a psychologist's point of view. I apologize about the squeaks (Shannon's phone), scratches and other recording imperfections.
John's guests include Dr. Don McAleer, psychologist, gun owner, firearms instructor, firearm collector; Massad Ayoob, an international firearms and self-defense instructor, expert in lethal force encounters and shooting cases, and author; and, Dr. Shannon Clark, psychologist, FBI agent, active shooter and response instructor, and lifelong martial artist.
Massad Ayoob: In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection
Massad Ayoob: Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense
John's guests include Dr. Don McAleer, psychologist, gun owner, firearms instructor, firearm collector; Massad Ayoob, an international firearms and self-defense instructor, expert in lethal force encounters and shooting cases, and author; and, Dr. Shannon Clark, psychologist, FBI agent, active shooter and response instructor, and lifelong martial artist.
We discuss the ethics of nonmaleficence (do no harm) versus personal safety. It is no secret that psychologists are vulnerable to threat, assault, and stalking from patients and family members of patients. The overarching goal is to start a discussion for psychologists and mental health professionals about potential dangers for mental health professionals and some options to help keep them safe.
Click here to earn 1 APA-approved CE credit
Click here to earn 1 APA-approved CE credit
At the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Outline your personal values related to safety in your professional life.
2. List the options to enhance personal safety in your office.
3. Describe several responsible steps to take if you decide to carry a firearm or house one in your office.
1. Outline your personal values related to safety in your professional life.
2. List the options to enhance personal safety in your office.
3. Describe several responsible steps to take if you decide to carry a firearm or house one in your office.
Reading Material
Ken Pope: Therapists' Resources for Threats, Stalking, or Assaults by Patients
Robert B. Young: When a Psychiatrist Shoots to Kill
Dave Grossman: On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Robert B. Young: When a Psychiatrist Shoots to Kill
Dave Grossman: On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Massad Ayoob: In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection
Massad Ayoob: Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense
Massad Ayoob Information
Monday, September 15, 2014
Episode 15: Ethics and Telepsychology (Part 1)
Ethics and Telepsychology involves the rise of technology in the healthcare sector. There are about 21 states that mandate insurance companies cover telehealth services. John is joined by Dr. Marlene Maheu, trainer, author, researcher, and the Executive Director of the TeleMental Health Institute, Inc., where she has overseen the delivery of professional training in telemental health to more than 5000 professionals in 39 countries since 2010. John and Marlene discuss the supporting research for telepsychology and its limitations; practitioner competencies; reimbursable, evidence-based models for telepsychology; and limitations with telepsychology.
At the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Outline the general research findings on the usefulness of telepsychology,
2. Describe requirements of competent telepsychology practice,
3. List at least four reimbursable, evidence-based models for legal and ethical telepractice.
Click here to earn one APA-approved CE credit
doi: 10.1037/a0025139
At the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Outline the general research findings on the usefulness of telepsychology,
2. Describe requirements of competent telepsychology practice,
3. List at least four reimbursable, evidence-based models for legal and ethical telepractice.
Click here to earn one APA-approved CE credit
Or listen directly below
Resources for Episode 15
by Marlene Maheu, Myron L. Pulier, Frank H. Wilhelm and Joseph P. McMenamin
Bibliography from TeleMental Health Institute, Inc.
Marlene Maheu SlideShare
Gros, D. F., Yoder, M., Tuerk, P. W., Lozano, B. E., & Acierno, R. (2011). Exposure therapy for PTSD delivered to veterans via telehealth: Predictors of treatment completion and outcome and comparison to treatment delivered in person. Behavior Therapy, 42, 276-283.
doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2010.07.005
Harris, E., & Younggren, J. N. (2011). Risk management in the digital world.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42, 412-418.Marlene Maheu SlideShare
Gros, D. F., Yoder, M., Tuerk, P. W., Lozano, B. E., & Acierno, R. (2011). Exposure therapy for PTSD delivered to veterans via telehealth: Predictors of treatment completion and outcome and comparison to treatment delivered in person. Behavior Therapy, 42, 276-283.
doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2010.07.005
Harris, E., & Younggren, J. N. (2011). Risk management in the digital world.
doi: 10.1037/a0025139
Monday, May 26, 2014
Episode 9: Psychologist as Collaborative Coach
In this episode, John interviews Lori Gephart, a psychologist from the Greater Pittsburgh area on her work as a collaborative coach. Collaborative coaching is yet another area of practice for specially trained psychologists. Lori talks about her role as a collaborative coach in the divorce process. Skills related to collaborative coaching include helping clients identify shared interests and engage in interest-based resolution. The collaborative coach also assists with improving communication, facilitating teamwork, providing information on marital transition, and referring for psychotherapy when needed. Lori also outlines information about training, networking, and becoming more involved in the collaborative coaching arena.
At the end of the podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Define the role of a Collaborative Coach.
2. Identify the role of the Child Specialist.
3. Explain the additional training needed to be a collaborative coach
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
What Clients Say About Their Experience in the Collaborative Divorce Process
Linda Wray
The Role of the Mental Health Professional In the Collaborative Process
Nancy Fishman
The Divorce Experience: A Study of Divorce at Midlife and Beyond
AARP
An Empirical Analysis of Collaborative Practice
John Lande
At the end of the podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Define the role of a Collaborative Coach.
2. Identify the role of the Child Specialist.
3. Explain the additional training needed to be a collaborative coach
Or listen directly on this site
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
What Clients Say About Their Experience in the Collaborative Divorce Process
Linda Wray
The Role of the Mental Health Professional In the Collaborative Process
Nancy Fishman
AARP
An Empirical Analysis of Collaborative Practice
John Lande
Monday, May 12, 2014
Episode 8: The Dark Side of Ethics - False Risk Management Strategies
In this episode, John talks with Dr. Sam Knapp, Psychologist and Ethics Educator, about false risk management strategies. Using the acculturation model as a guide, Sam and John discuss how some psychologists have learned false risk management strategies. They discuss the possible erroneous rationale for these strategies. John and Sam provide good clinical and ethical reasons as how these strategies can actually hinder high quality of services. They also discuss ethics education in general and why learning about ethics codes do not necessarily enhance ethical practice.
At the end of the workshop the participants will be able to:
Find this podcast in iTunes
Click here to purchase 1 APA-approved Continuing Education credit
Or listen directly here.
Resources
Podcast slides can be found here.
Knapp, Samuel; Handelsman, Mitchell M.; Gottlieb, Michael C.; VandeCreek, Leon D. The dark side of professional ethics. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 44(6), Dec 2013, 371-377.
American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Handelsman, M. M., Gottlieb, M. C., & Knapp, S. (2005). Training ethical psychologists: An acculturation model. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36, 59-65.
No Suicide Contracts: An Effective Strategy?
John Gavazzi
At the end of the workshop the participants will be able to:
- Explain the concept of a false risk management strategy,
- Identify two false risk management strategies,
- Outline how false risk management strategies hinder high quality psychological care.
Find this podcast in iTunes
Click here to purchase 1 APA-approved Continuing Education credit
Or listen directly here.
Resources
Podcast slides can be found here.
Knapp, Samuel; Handelsman, Mitchell M.; Gottlieb, Michael C.; VandeCreek, Leon D. The dark side of professional ethics. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 44(6), Dec 2013, 371-377.
American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Handelsman, M. M., Gottlieb, M. C., & Knapp, S. (2005). Training ethical psychologists: An acculturation model. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36, 59-65.
No Suicide Contracts: An Effective Strategy?
John Gavazzi
Thursday, February 20, 2014
The DSM-5: A Vehicle For High-Profit Patent Extensions?
Gregg Fields & Lisa Cosgrove | Labcast
Harvard University SoundCloud Podcast
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders affects drugs with sales in the billions of dollars. In research supported by the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, Lisa Cosgrove of UMass-Boston investigated financial ties between DSM panel members and the pharmaceutical companies that have a vested interest in finding new indications for their blockbuster drugs. In this podcast, she tells journalist Gregg Fields what she found, what it means—and why we all should care.
"Tripartite Conflicts of Interest and High Stakes Patent Extensions in the DSM-5," Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
Harvard University SoundCloud Podcast
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders affects drugs with sales in the billions of dollars. In research supported by the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, Lisa Cosgrove of UMass-Boston investigated financial ties between DSM panel members and the pharmaceutical companies that have a vested interest in finding new indications for their blockbuster drugs. In this podcast, she tells journalist Gregg Fields what she found, what it means—and why we all should care.
"Tripartite Conflicts of Interest and High Stakes Patent Extensions in the DSM-5," Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Episode 1: What Psychologists Need to Know about Divorce, Mediation, and Collaborative Law
In this inaugural podcast, John interviews Attorney James Demmel about divorce, litigation, mediation, and collaborative law. Psychologists frequently find themselves working with individuals contemplating a divorce or actually going through the divorce process. The purpose of this podcast is to give psychologists an overview of issues surrounding divorce, litigation, mediation, and collaboration.
At the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Describe collaborative law,
2. Differentiate between collaborative law and mediation, and,
3. Describe the benefits of mediation and collaborative law.
Click here to purchase 1 APA-approved Continuing Education credit
Find this podcast in iTunes
Or listen directly here.
Resources
Link to Attorney Demmel's website
Frequently Asked Questions about Collaborative Law and Mediation
Items Needed to Analyze Marital Assets - From Demmel Law Office
Link to The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Link to Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania
Listener feedback about this episode can be sent to John Gavazzi
At the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Describe collaborative law,
2. Differentiate between collaborative law and mediation, and,
3. Describe the benefits of mediation and collaborative law.
Click here to purchase 1 APA-approved Continuing Education credit
Find this podcast in iTunes
Or listen directly here.
Resources
Link to Attorney Demmel's website
Frequently Asked Questions about Collaborative Law and Mediation
Items Needed to Analyze Marital Assets - From Demmel Law Office
Link to The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Link to Collaborative Professionals of Central Pennsylvania
Listener feedback about this episode can be sent to John Gavazzi
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