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How to Stay Psychologically Health During COVID Times

In forensic cases, trauma is one of the most common problem areas that a therapist may treat. Trauma is the experience of severe psychological distress following any terrible or life-threatening event. Sufferers may develop emotional disturbances such as extreme anxiety, anger, sadness, survivor’s guilt, or PTSD (psychiatric disorder after trauma). They may also experience ongoing …

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The Resistant Client In Forensic Therapy: Therapeutic Approaches To Enhance Participation And Recovery

Ideally, all clients would be open to medically necessary psychological treatment to improve their mental health. Yet, in the forensic world, is not uncommon to come across “resistant” clients—clients who are unwilling to fully participate in therapy and heal their mental condition.  Although initially resistant to therapy, once they undergo the process, many forensic clients …

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The Resistant Client In Forensic Therapy: Therapeutic Approaches To Enhance Participation And Recovery

Ideally, all clients would be open to medically necessary psychological treatment to improve their mental health. Yet, in the forensic world, is not uncommon to come across “resistant” clients—clients who are unwilling to fully participate in therapy and heal their mental condition.  Although initially resistant to therapy, once they undergo the process, many forensic clients …

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Psychological Testing: Assessing Clients in Forensic Cases, Important Things to Consider

Once a client comes into a forensic psychologist’s office, one of the therapist’s initial tasks is to assess (test) the client’s mental health—to determine the extent of their psychological and emotional condition. According to Schultz & Schultz (2010), all proper psychological testing must should to demonstrate the following principles: Standardization – All procedures and steps …

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Helping Forensic Clients with Grief and Loss In Coronavirus Times

As the world continues to be infected with the coronavirus, increasing numbers of people are suffering from anxiety, depression, and even PTSD symptoms.  Forensic clients, already facing the stress and burden of their forensic case, are especially vulnerable to experiencing an aggravation of their mental condition brought about by consequences of the virus:  social isolation, …

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Social Isolation and Loneliness

The Perils of Social Isolation and Loneliness: Risk and Recovery Factors for Clients

Considering the recent COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world’s nations have instituted some form of social distancing regulations, quarantines, lockdowns, or stay-at-home orders. While these precautionary actions are aimed at reducing the spread of infections and maintaining the safety of the public during the pandemic, social distancing itself may have created some unexpected psychological challenges. …

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