The EMDR and Behavior Therapy Controversy

The EMDR and Behavior Therapy Controversy

February 16, 2020February 24, 2020CBC

EMDR vs Behavior Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a popular PTSD treatment for patients and clinicians alike. While it has gained in popularity over the years, it has also been mired in controversy. Proponents of EMDR maintain that the treatment more effectively reprocesses trauma than exposure therapy, and does so at a faster rate. CBT and behavioral practitioners have questioned whether the mechanisms of action underlying EMDR are simply exposure-based and if bilateral stimulation (i.e. eye movements) is a superfluous addition. State of the Evidence Previous meta-analyses and dismantling studies appear to support this analysis, indicating that eye movements and other bilateral stimulation do not add… Read More

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Pain

February 13, 2020February 16, 2020CBC

ACT and CBT are both empirically supported treatments for chronic pain management. ACT helps those with chronic pain identify what they value in life and how to move towards those meaningful experiences with self-kindness. CBT helps those with chronic pain reduce maladaptive ways of thinking about pain, while testing strongly held pain beliefs. Please click on the article below to learn more about how ACT and CBT approaches may help your physical and emotional pain. ACT, CBT and Chronic Pain Management Article

Book Of Abstracts

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020CBC

Please clickthe link below to see Dr. Berman’s published abstract ” The Choice Point Model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in an Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Setting: A Pilot Study” in the AMERSA Book of Abstracts. Book of Abstracts

ACT for Substance Use Disorders

February 6, 2020February 10, 2020CBC

Dr. Berman’s research abstract on the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Use Disorders was recently published in the Substance Abuse Journal. Please click on the link below, then download “Supplemental Materials” to view Dr. Berman’s research in the “Book of abstracts”, page 41. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Use Disorders

Dr. Berman’s Newest Research

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020CBC

Dr. Berman and his team have been accepted to present research on the impact of transdiagnostic approaches on treatment adherence at the American Psychological Association (APA) 2020 Convention. Stay tuned for updates and information.

Dr. Berman Presents Research

December 3, 2019February 4, 2020CBC

For the past 4 years, Dr. Berman has been researching the use of transdiagnostic interventions with substance use disorders. Dr. Berman was honored to present his research at The Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction poster session.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Postpartum Depression

March 21, 2019April 6, 2019CBC

Postpartum depression is significant concern for many new mother’s and their families. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 7 women will experience symptoms of depression either during of after pregnancy . New evidence shows that pregnant women who are at risk for depression but have never had past symptoms can use cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent depression from occurring. While other helpful interventions such as physical activity, education and medication have demonstrated benefits, cognitive behavioral therapy was shown to reduce the risk of depression by 39 percent in pregnant woman and new mothers. Please click on the link below to learn more about the benefits of receiving cognitive behavioral… Read More