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Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Dec 1, 2003

What are important and increasingly available settings for psychologists interested in practicing... more What are important and increasingly available settings for psychologists interested in practicing primary behavioral health care? Community health centers (CHCs) represent the medical "safety net" for millions of uninsured and medically underserved Americans. The recent push to expand mental health services at CHCs creates the need for psychologists and other mental health providers, particularly those familiar with primary behavioral health care approaches. Federal funding to recruit and retain psychologists at CHCs has increased along with opportunities for multidisciplinary service approaches and training. The potential ways in which psychologists can respond to demonstrated societal needs and develop new clinical skills and methods at CHCs are described.

Health care reform once again is front and center as a national concern. In the run-up to the pre... more Health care reform once again is front and center as a national concern. In the run-up to the presidential election, proposals are being offered by candidates of both political parties. The need for change is being voiced by many sectors—the government, employers, and, most intensely, the public. Therefore the book Rx for Health Care Reform by Ken Terry comes at a propitious time. Terry, a senior editor of Medical Economics Magazine, uses his business savvy and extensive knowledge of health care policy and financing to present a comprehensive and well-researched description of past and current health reform proposals, and, even more important, to present a model of health care reform that shows real promise of working. Psychologists reading the book not only will gain a better knowledge and appreciation of the forces influencing the health care system and their own health care costs but also will understand better what is needed for true health care reform. Future-oriented psycholog...

Rural outreach in community mental health centers involves staff commuting from a central agency ... more Rural outreach in community mental health centers involves staff commuting from a central agency to surrounding rural towns to provide clinical and/or community service. The problem for outreach staff is how to best provide services to a rural network that is distant and different from the urban network. In general the greater the distance, the fewer the interconnections between the rural community and the city. The amount of overlap between rural and urban networks affects the outreach worker's role. With fewer connections to the city, rural people depend more on the outreach worker's information about and referral to nonlocal services. Rural communities have distinct social networks characterized by close-knit families and ho .aogeneous populations. Rural individuals expect more personal and informal mental health care and rely more on primary care physicians than do urbanites. Outreach workers must adapt to local procedures, evaluate services in light of the rural clientele, and effectively infcrm clients about local services. (ABL)

Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 2020

Interpersonal feedback, elling an individual how others perceive and react to his performance or ... more Interpersonal feedback, elling an individual how others perceive and react to his performance or behavior, is often used in skills training to produce some change in the individual's performance. This study investigated the effects of different types of negative feedback on the subjects' ratings of the accuracy of the feedback and their motivation to change their behavior. Subjects were 48 male and 48 female college students who signed up for an experiment involving counseling skills. Two subjects, unacquainted and of the same sex, played roles of therapist and client in each session. One of three bogus, standardized feedback statements was given to the subjects after the session. Subjects rated the accuracy, desirability, and helpfulness of each item of feedback and the competence of the person giving the feedback. Therapist's and client's ratings of feedback accuracy and effectiveness were found to be similar, contradicting the idea that persons try to enhance their self-esteem. Clients rated feedback about observable behavior as more accurate than feedback about unobservable behavior. Individuals' reactions to negative behavior was influenced by several factors including the observability of behavior and the individual being evaluated. (ABL)

Rural behavioral health care: An interdisciplinary guide., 2003

ABSTRACT The purpose of this chapter is to substitute a more realistic portrayal of rural women f... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this chapter is to substitute a more realistic portrayal of rural women for the stereotype. Asking questions about rural women's behavioral health is an important first step in bringing attention to their needs. The behavioral health needs of rural women addressed in this chapter include mental health issues, access to and use of mental health treatment, women with HIV and AIDS, occupational health, violence, and minority women. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)

Practicing psychology in rural settings: Hospital privileges and collaborative care.

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Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 2014

Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2009

ABSTRACT To further the adoption of a competency model for professional psychology, several eleme... more ABSTRACT To further the adoption of a competency model for professional psychology, several elements and resources are needed. This article discusses four essential factors for establishing a competency model in the education and training of professional psychologists. These include the endorsement of a competency model by all training levels; a game plan outlining the accountabilities of each level; a set of accepted tools for assessing competencies; and organizational structures and cultures that support competency-based training. The two articles in this special section provide momentum and essential resources for facilitating the adoption of the competency model. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)

International Journal of Mental Health, 1983

In these times of mounting economic hardships, many mental health centers are being forced to red... more In these times of mounting economic hardships, many mental health centers are being forced to reduce their services to rural communities. In place of full-time services at rural clinics, agencies are attempting to provide limited services through outreach efforts. However, rural outreach programs, which typically involve staff commuting from a central agency located outside the area, are fraught with several difficulties. In addition to the problems that beset many rural mental health programs, e.g., limited resources and funding, lack of transportation, value conflict between clients and providers [ 1-3] , outreach staff must handle the concerns rural residents have about the limited program. These concerns, voiced directly or indirectly, usually consist of the following:

Competency-based education for professional psychology., 2010

Examines rewards and costs to "natural helpers," service-providers separate from any es... more Examines rewards and costs to "natural helpers," service-providers separate from any established group. Survey of 19 rural helpers identifies lack of appreciation, time and energy loss, and emotional-spiritual fatigue as costs of helping. Suggests mental health professionals collaborate with helpers. Recommends ways of enlisting helpers' service-delivery assistance. (TES)

Competency-based education for professional psychology., 2010

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History of psychotherapy: Continuity and change (2nd ed.).

Psychological Services, 2010

Oxford Handbooks Online, 2010

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Dec 1, 2003

What are important and increasingly available settings for psychologists interested in practicing... more What are important and increasingly available settings for psychologists interested in practicing primary behavioral health care? Community health centers (CHCs) represent the medical "safety net" for millions of uninsured and medically underserved Americans. The recent push to expand mental health services at CHCs creates the need for psychologists and other mental health providers, particularly those familiar with primary behavioral health care approaches. Federal funding to recruit and retain psychologists at CHCs has increased along with opportunities for multidisciplinary service approaches and training. The potential ways in which psychologists can respond to demonstrated societal needs and develop new clinical skills and methods at CHCs are described.

Health care reform once again is front and center as a national concern. In the run-up to the pre... more Health care reform once again is front and center as a national concern. In the run-up to the presidential election, proposals are being offered by candidates of both political parties. The need for change is being voiced by many sectors—the government, employers, and, most intensely, the public. Therefore the book Rx for Health Care Reform by Ken Terry comes at a propitious time. Terry, a senior editor of Medical Economics Magazine, uses his business savvy and extensive knowledge of health care policy and financing to present a comprehensive and well-researched description of past and current health reform proposals, and, even more important, to present a model of health care reform that shows real promise of working. Psychologists reading the book not only will gain a better knowledge and appreciation of the forces influencing the health care system and their own health care costs but also will understand better what is needed for true health care reform. Future-oriented psycholog...

Rural outreach in community mental health centers involves staff commuting from a central agency ... more Rural outreach in community mental health centers involves staff commuting from a central agency to surrounding rural towns to provide clinical and/or community service. The problem for outreach staff is how to best provide services to a rural network that is distant and different from the urban network. In general the greater the distance, the fewer the interconnections between the rural community and the city. The amount of overlap between rural and urban networks affects the outreach worker's role. With fewer connections to the city, rural people depend more on the outreach worker's information about and referral to nonlocal services. Rural communities have distinct social networks characterized by close-knit families and ho .aogeneous populations. Rural individuals expect more personal and informal mental health care and rely more on primary care physicians than do urbanites. Outreach workers must adapt to local procedures, evaluate services in light of the rural clientele, and effectively infcrm clients about local services. (ABL)

Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 2020

Interpersonal feedback, elling an individual how others perceive and react to his performance or ... more Interpersonal feedback, elling an individual how others perceive and react to his performance or behavior, is often used in skills training to produce some change in the individual's performance. This study investigated the effects of different types of negative feedback on the subjects' ratings of the accuracy of the feedback and their motivation to change their behavior. Subjects were 48 male and 48 female college students who signed up for an experiment involving counseling skills. Two subjects, unacquainted and of the same sex, played roles of therapist and client in each session. One of three bogus, standardized feedback statements was given to the subjects after the session. Subjects rated the accuracy, desirability, and helpfulness of each item of feedback and the competence of the person giving the feedback. Therapist's and client's ratings of feedback accuracy and effectiveness were found to be similar, contradicting the idea that persons try to enhance their self-esteem. Clients rated feedback about observable behavior as more accurate than feedback about unobservable behavior. Individuals' reactions to negative behavior was influenced by several factors including the observability of behavior and the individual being evaluated. (ABL)

Rural behavioral health care: An interdisciplinary guide., 2003

ABSTRACT The purpose of this chapter is to substitute a more realistic portrayal of rural women f... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this chapter is to substitute a more realistic portrayal of rural women for the stereotype. Asking questions about rural women's behavioral health is an important first step in bringing attention to their needs. The behavioral health needs of rural women addressed in this chapter include mental health issues, access to and use of mental health treatment, women with HIV and AIDS, occupational health, violence, and minority women. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)

Practicing psychology in rural settings: Hospital privileges and collaborative care.

APA PsycNET Our Apologies! - The following features are not available with your current Browser c... more APA PsycNET Our Apologies! - The following features are not available with your current Browser configuration. - alerts user that their session is about to expire - display, print, save, export, and email selected records - get My ...

Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 2014

Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2009

ABSTRACT To further the adoption of a competency model for professional psychology, several eleme... more ABSTRACT To further the adoption of a competency model for professional psychology, several elements and resources are needed. This article discusses four essential factors for establishing a competency model in the education and training of professional psychologists. These include the endorsement of a competency model by all training levels; a game plan outlining the accountabilities of each level; a set of accepted tools for assessing competencies; and organizational structures and cultures that support competency-based training. The two articles in this special section provide momentum and essential resources for facilitating the adoption of the competency model. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)

International Journal of Mental Health, 1983

In these times of mounting economic hardships, many mental health centers are being forced to red... more In these times of mounting economic hardships, many mental health centers are being forced to reduce their services to rural communities. In place of full-time services at rural clinics, agencies are attempting to provide limited services through outreach efforts. However, rural outreach programs, which typically involve staff commuting from a central agency located outside the area, are fraught with several difficulties. In addition to the problems that beset many rural mental health programs, e.g., limited resources and funding, lack of transportation, value conflict between clients and providers [ 1-3] , outreach staff must handle the concerns rural residents have about the limited program. These concerns, voiced directly or indirectly, usually consist of the following:

Competency-based education for professional psychology., 2010

Examines rewards and costs to "natural helpers," service-providers separate from any es... more Examines rewards and costs to "natural helpers," service-providers separate from any established group. Survey of 19 rural helpers identifies lack of appreciation, time and energy loss, and emotional-spiritual fatigue as costs of helping. Suggests mental health professionals collaborate with helpers. Recommends ways of enlisting helpers' service-delivery assistance. (TES)

Competency-based education for professional psychology., 2010

ABSTRACT

History of psychotherapy: Continuity and change (2nd ed.).

Psychological Services, 2010

Oxford Handbooks Online, 2010