Archive for March 2022
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for OCD by Telehealth: Is it as effective as in-person therapy?
Research throughout the COVID pandemic suggested OCD symptoms were stable or improved for about two-thirds of individuals, with one-third experiencing worsening symptoms. A recent publication in the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders reported on the efficacy of intensive CBT telehealth for OCD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two matched samples with 239 pre-COVID in-person (IP)…
Read MoreStarting Over (And Over)
Blog Post from Rev. Dr. Dave Barnhart, Jr.https://davebarnhart.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/spirituality-and-mental-health-starting-over-and-over/ The late leaves hanging on the plum tree, by cogdogblog, from Wikimedia Commons I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.(Isaiah 43:19) One thing most spiritual traditions…
Read MoreImproving attention for kids: Shaping attention in virtual school
The following program utilizes a response cost strategy conducted between the parent and the child in an unobtrusive manner. This program has been used effectively by regular classroom teachers with students who have high rates of off-task behavior. This program can be used by parents at home for homeschooling or homework after school. The program…
Read MoreFind a Patch of Pavement. Ride or Walk.
When I see a new client in our clinic, I will always ask about exercise. A core part of mental and physical health optimization and recovery, exercise produces chemistry in our brains and bodies that will change our brain state (Barnhart, Bakke, Miller, et al, 2020). Our approach to behavior change has a basis in…
Read MoreADHD and LD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity and Learning Disorders Testing Services Comprehensive ADHD and Learning Disorders Evaluations Are you or your child experiencing challenges related to ADHD or learning disorders? Do you need accommodations for school or work? Behavioral Sciences of Alabama is here to help with expert diagnostic and psychoeducational testing services. Why Choose…
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