Psychodynamic approaches

          Psychodynamic approaches have been criticized for having a strong historical focus, the concern being families may focus on their history rather than present issues and problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of only...

Group and family counseling

        What does group counseling and family counseling have in common? (be specific). Who is credited with being the forerunner of group counseling? What are the most important ethical issues in group counseling?  ...

Psychology vs. Psychiatry: Do You Know the Difference?

    Although psychology prides itself on being a science, the art of diagnosis goes beyond a simple checklist of symptoms. Clinicians generally recognize that any diagnostic exercise must include a culturally sensitive interpretation and analysis of...

Modern psychopharmacology

          Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to: Understand the actions of drugs on the brain, Grasp the impact of...