Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the most frequent crisis encountered by mental health professionals. This podcast reviews basic information about the assessment, management, and treatment of patients at risk

Episode 24: The Nudge in Ethics, Psychotherapy, and Public Policy

Feb 8th, 2016 58m 41s

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 d

Episode 23: Ethics and Skills for Psychologist as Supervisor-Post-Doctoral Supervision

Jul 23rd, 2015 58m 10s

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 superv

Episode 22: Ethics and Skills for Psychologist as Supervisor-Post-Doctoral Supervision

Jun 30th, 2015 1h

Episode 21: Post-Doctoral Supervision-Ethics and Skills for Psychologist as Supervisor

May 26th, 2015 1h

Episode 20: PA Act 31 Training (Part 2) - For All Licensed PA Professionals

Jan 31st, 2015 1h 2m

In this continuing education program, John and Sam Knapp discuss the critical elements of the new Child Protective Service law. Act 31 of 2014 requires all mandated reporters who hold licenses to receive at least two hours of approved continui

Episode 19: PA Act 31 Training (Part 1) - For All Licensed PA Professionals

Jan 31st, 2015 58m 29s

Episode 18: Critical Incidents and Psychologist Safety

Dec 20th, 2014 1h

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 phon

Episode 17: Existential Angst, Ethics, and Your Professional Will

Nov 4th, 2014 1h 3m

Are you a psychologist working independently? If so, do you have a professional will? If not, you need to listen to this podcast. John welcomes Drs. Mary O’Leary Wiley and Cathy Spayd to outline the important points in constructing a profess

Episode 16: Ethics and Telepsychology (Part 2)

Sep 27th, 2014 59m 49s

John welcomes Dr. Marlene Maheu back for Part 2 of Ethics and Telepsychology. The podcast starts out with a vignette on practicing psychology over state lines using telepsychology. John and Marlene review important aspects of informed consent

Episode 15: Ethics and Telepsychology (Part 1)

Sep 11th, 2014 1h

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 th

Episode 14: Ethics and Quality Enhancement Strategies

Aug 31st, 2014 1h 2m

In Episode 14, John welcomes Dr. Sam Knapp back to the podcast. Sam was fresh off his Lifetime Achievement Award in Ethics Education from the American Psychological Association. After John's first attempt at listener mail, the topic moves tow

Episode 13: Ethics Education and Vignette Analysis

Aug 9th, 2014 1h 3m

Lucky Episode 13 mirrors Episode 6 in that the content is similar. In the first half of the program, John speaks with Dr. Donald McAleer, psychologist and ethics educator, and his pre-doctoral intern Reneh Karamians about ethics education in g

Episode 12: Prescriptive Authority Illinois Style

Jul 26th, 2014 1h

Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer from Illinois speaks with John about the recent RxP success in Illinois. Psychologists passed a law to permit appropriately trained psychologist to prescribe psychotropic agents. Beth shares many words of wisdom, including

Episode 11: Why Marketing is our Ethical Duty

Jul 11th, 2014 1h 2m

In this episode, John talks with Pauline Wallin, PhD, expert in marketing, public education, and media as well as a cofounder of The Practice Institute, where she helps clinicians build their practices. It is important for psychologists need t

Episode 10: Social Media for Psychologists

Jun 8th, 2014 54m 33s

In this episode, John talks with Dr. David Palmiter about the basics of social media. They discuss why it is important for psychologists to understand social media as their patients are likely using various forms of social media. Psychologist

Episode 9: Psychologist as Collaborative Coach

May 21st, 2014 1h

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 h

Episode 8: The Dark Side of Ethics

May 11th, 2014 58m 29s

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

Episode 7: The Moral Self, Moral Injury, and Moral Emotions

Apr 27th, 2014 58m 48s

In this episode, John interviews Dr. Nina Strohminger about moral psychology and her research on the moral self and moral emotions. While they discuss her research about the moral self and moral emotions, the discussion leads to clinical exam

Episode 6: Ethical Analysis

Apr 13th, 2014 1h 4m

Dr. Richard F. Small joins John to discuss ethical decision-making, ethics education, and vignette analysis. Rick and John will use information from Episodes 4 and 5 to demonstrate the differences among ethical issues, clinical concerns, legal

Episode 5: Ethical Decision-making (Part 2)

Mar 25th, 2014 1h 5m

In Episode 5, John continues to outline relevant factors related to ethical decision-making. The psychologist's fiduciary responsibility is emphasized. Additionally, John outlines one ethical decision-making model as well as cognitive biases a

Episode 4: Ethical Decision-making (Part 1)

Mar 10th, 2014 55m 48s

While John's introduction indicates the podcasts will be conversations, Episode 4 is a monologue. This episode provides didactic material about ethical decision-making, which does not lend itself to a conversation. The importance of this podca

Episode 3: Neurofeedback and Consciousness

Feb 25th, 2014 1h 3m

In this episode, John interviews Thomas Fink, PhD about the basic concepts of neurofeedback, its clinical utility, and case examples. Dr. Fink developed software for a home unit to augment gains made in the office. The purpose of this podcast

Episode 2: Prescriptive Authority for Psychologists

Feb 11th, 2014 59m 46s

In this episode, John speaks with Robert McGrath, Ph.D. Bob is a psychologist and Director of the Masters in Science Program in Clinical Psychopharmacology at Fairleigh Dickinson in New Jersey. He is a tireless advocate of RxP for psychologis

Episode 1: Divorce, Collaborative Law and Mediation

Jan 27th, 2014 56m 42s

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 t

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