Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1007/s42843-025-00133-7
Antonio F Pagán
Teaching parents effective parenting strategies has several challenges for therapists, often stemming from family dynamics and ineffective discipline. Harsh punishment, inconsistency, and permissiveness can worsen behaviors, highlighting the need for structured, supportive parenting. Authoritative parenting, with warmth and consistency, fosters positive development. Therapists play a key role in helping parents regulate emotions, avoid disciplinary hypocrisy, and adapt strategies across developmental stages. By equipping parents with practical tools, therapy can strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce opposition, and promote long-term behavioral resilience.
{"title":"Discipline, Love, and Authenticity: A Psychologist's Guide to Coaching Parents.","authors":"Antonio F Pagán","doi":"10.1007/s42843-025-00133-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42843-025-00133-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Teaching parents effective parenting strategies has several challenges for therapists, often stemming from family dynamics and ineffective discipline. Harsh punishment, inconsistency, and permissiveness can worsen behaviors, highlighting the need for structured, supportive parenting. Authoritative parenting, with warmth and consistency, fosters positive development. Therapists play a key role in helping parents regulate emotions, avoid disciplinary hypocrisy, and adapt strategies across developmental stages. By equipping parents with practical tools, therapy can strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce opposition, and promote long-term behavioral resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"51 3","pages":"143-154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12724525/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145828951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1007/s42843-025-00129-3
Antonio F Pagán, Stephen Armstrong, Amy Izuno-Garcia, Killian R Hughes, Katherine A Loveland
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with challenges in areas such as social skills and behavior, with 1 in 36 children diagnosed in the U.S. Annually, over 100,000 adolescents with ASD transition to adulthood, often facing a "service cliff" where support diminishes. Group therapy can help autistic adults by enhancing social skills, executive functioning, and emotional regulation while fostering belonging and reducing isolation. Telehealth-based group therapy offers additional benefits, particularly for those with social anxiety, geographic barriers, or limited transportation. While telehealth is effective for autistic adults, practical guidelines for virtual group therapy are lacking. This article provides recommendations for conducting telehealth group therapy, incorporating insights from clinicians and an autistic self-advocate.
{"title":"Group Therapy for Autistic Adults Over Telehealth: Challenges and Guidelines for Clinicians.","authors":"Antonio F Pagán, Stephen Armstrong, Amy Izuno-Garcia, Killian R Hughes, Katherine A Loveland","doi":"10.1007/s42843-025-00129-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42843-025-00129-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with challenges in areas such as social skills and behavior, with 1 in 36 children diagnosed in the U.S. Annually, over 100,000 adolescents with ASD transition to adulthood, often facing a \"service cliff\" where support diminishes. Group therapy can help autistic adults by enhancing social skills, executive functioning, and emotional regulation while fostering belonging and reducing isolation. Telehealth-based group therapy offers additional benefits, particularly for those with social anxiety, geographic barriers, or limited transportation. While telehealth is effective for autistic adults, practical guidelines for virtual group therapy are lacking. This article provides recommendations for conducting telehealth group therapy, incorporating insights from clinicians and an autistic self-advocate.</p>","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"51 2","pages":"91-101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12733376/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145835402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-03-13DOI: 10.1007/s42843-025-00124-8
Kara M Link, Brittany E Bryant, Cassandra L Boness
Alcohol use is common and associated with varying degrees of harm. Heavy alcohol use can lead to the development of an alcohol use disorder (AUD). The stigma and discrimination that people with AUD often face can act as barriers to seeking clinical services and may negatively impact the quality of care they receive. This paper outlines best practices for working with people who use alcohol, emphasizing the importance of addressing stigma in caring for and communicating with clients. Written from a harm-reduction perspective, it highlights the significance of client-driven goal setting and autonomy, meeting clients where they are regarding their behavior change goals, and maintaining a non-judgmental, compassionate stance.
{"title":"Reducing Stigma and Enhancing Care for People Who Use Alcohol.","authors":"Kara M Link, Brittany E Bryant, Cassandra L Boness","doi":"10.1007/s42843-025-00124-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-025-00124-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alcohol use is common and associated with varying degrees of harm. Heavy alcohol use can lead to the development of an alcohol use disorder (AUD). The stigma and discrimination that people with AUD often face can act as barriers to seeking clinical services and may negatively impact the quality of care they receive. This paper outlines best practices for working with people who use alcohol, emphasizing the importance of addressing stigma in caring for and communicating with clients. Written from a harm-reduction perspective, it highlights the significance of client-driven goal setting and autonomy, meeting clients where they are regarding their behavior change goals, and maintaining a non-judgmental, compassionate stance.</p>","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"51 1","pages":"31-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12017455/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144037999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-08-09DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00112-4
V. Dotson, Shellie-Anne Levy
{"title":"Psychologists’ Role in Promoting Brain Health Equity in an Aging and Increasingly Diverse Society","authors":"V. Dotson, Shellie-Anne Levy","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00112-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00112-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"46 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141922992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-02DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00105-3
Michelle Liu, S. Schueller
{"title":"Integrating Digital Therapeutics With Mental Healthcare Delivery","authors":"Michelle Liu, S. Schueller","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00105-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00105-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"14 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141688076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-12DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00107-1
Kirsten Russo, Lindsay Cirincione
{"title":"Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Promote Recovery from Pediatric Concussion","authors":"Kirsten Russo, Lindsay Cirincione","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00107-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00107-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"36 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141354072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-20DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00103-5
Kate Brody Nooner
{"title":"Beyond Boundaries: Inclusive and Innovative Strategies for Diverse Clientele","authors":"Kate Brody Nooner","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00103-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00103-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"17 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141119753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2024-06-24DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00108-0
Antonio F Pagán, Daniel D Flint, Katherine A Loveland
Autism is sometimes missed in childhood and can be associated with co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or anxiety) and lower quality of life in adulthood. The present paper seeks to provide concise and up-to-date information for practicing clinicians who are tasked with evaluating potentially autistic adults who were not diagnosed in childhood. For assessments of autism, practicing clinicians should consider many factors in adults, including "masking" symptoms, sex or gender differences, and family reports of developmental history when available. Treatment providers should tailor their interventions to include psychoeducation about autism symptoms for newly diagnosed autistic adults. Clinicians should utilize a multi-trait assessment method and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations to manage possible co-occurring mental health needs when working with autistic adults.
{"title":"Diagnosing Autism in Adults: Clinically Focused Recommendations.","authors":"Antonio F Pagán, Daniel D Flint, Katherine A Loveland","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00108-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42843-024-00108-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autism is sometimes missed in childhood and can be associated with co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or anxiety) and lower quality of life in adulthood. The present paper seeks to provide concise and up-to-date information for practicing clinicians who are tasked with evaluating potentially autistic adults who were not diagnosed in childhood. For assessments of autism, practicing clinicians should consider many factors in adults, including \"masking\" symptoms, sex or gender differences, and family reports of developmental history when available. Treatment providers should tailor their interventions to include psychoeducation about autism symptoms for newly diagnosed autistic adults. Clinicians should utilize a multi-trait assessment method and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations to manage possible co-occurring mental health needs when working with autistic adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"50 2","pages":"103-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12724529/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145828953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-01DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00102-6
Quentin Coppola, Marc Yangüez, Domenico Tullo, Susanne Jaeggi, Aaron Seitz
{"title":"Advancing Cognitive Health in Aging Populations by Leveraging Digital Assessment","authors":"Quentin Coppola, Marc Yangüez, Domenico Tullo, Susanne Jaeggi, Aaron Seitz","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00102-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00102-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"33 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141037256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-24DOI: 10.1007/s42843-024-00101-7
A. Kaser, Cynthia M. Mikula, Andrew M. Kiselica
{"title":"Technology Assistance in Dementia (Tech-AiD): A Framework for Care in the Digital Age","authors":"A. Kaser, Cynthia M. Mikula, Andrew M. Kiselica","doi":"10.1007/s42843-024-00101-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00101-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73770,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health service psychology","volume":"14 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140663418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}