20. Psychotherapy in Corrections

10/28/22 • 24 min

Laura Roberts M.D.,M.A. is joined by Peter Novalis M.D., Ph.D and Carol Novalis, M.A., two of the editors of a new book: Psychotherapy in Corrections. Where so many existing books on psychiatry in a prison setting focus on either standards or issues of medication, Psychotherapy in Corrections is unique in its focus on the actual practice of psychotherapy in correctional facilities. With a particular emphasis on supportive psychotherapy with adult patients, this guide draws on the authors' extensive experience in the field and features case vignettes that serve to bring some of the most important points to life. The editors discuss their paths to the creation of the book and career experiences that have shaped their thinking.

In this episode:Introduction (0:33) Peter’s path (2:45) Carol’s career (6:53) Why the world needs this book (8:20) Difference between counselling and psychotherapy in a correctional setting (10:40) Therapeutic pies! (12:20) Lack of resources supporting practitioners in correctional contexts (13:25) Challenges of putting the book together (15:00) The Hunt for Red October (18:20) Hopes for the book (21:00) The next book? (22:55) Show Notes and Resources:Psychotherapy in Corrections (American Psychiatric Association Publishing) 2022 Transcript and More Episodes: https://psychiatryonline.org/psychiatry-unbound

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19. Refugee Mental Health

Release date: September 30th, 2022

Dr. Laura Roberts is joined by J. David Kinzie M.D., co-editor of The Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment of Refugees. They discuss Kinzie’s career-spanning work in this field, and hear his thoughts on treating people suffering from intense trauma and stigmatization, some of whom have suffered horrific experiences in their lives. He discusses the toll such work can have upon clinicians and counsellors, but also outlines his approach to the work and how to lean into it for the best results. Producer’s note: Regrettably, some parts of this recording are less than perfect, so be sure to check out the full transcript on the episode’s dedicated page: https://psychiatryonline.org/psychiatry-unbound

In this episode:

Introduction (0:31) Why the world needs this book (2:25) Thoughts on difficulties and demands posed by treating refugees (6:54) The work of David’s department (10:15) Sample cases from the book (11:45) The role of stigmatization (14:19) Special ways of working with counsellors (15:30) Advice to “everyday psychiatrists” (17:15) The importance of story-telling (26:00) Show Notes and Resources:The Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment of Refugees (American Psychiatric Association Publishing, 2022) Learn more about Dr. J. David Kinzie here. Transcript and More Episodes: https://psychiatryonline.org/psychiatry-unbound

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21. Thinking About Prescribing

Release date: November 25th, 2022

Dr. Laura Roberts is joined by Shashank V. Joshi, M.D., FAAP, DFAACAP, and Andrés Martin, M.D., M.P.H. to discuss their new book, Thinking About Prescribing, which explores the psychology of psychopharmacology with diverse youth and families. They discuss the creation and editorial approaches taken, their hopes for the book, and what areas of the work might endure as the profession and practices evolve over the coming years. This is an erudite and incisive conversation about a book whose appeal to a wide-ranging readership is -already- beyond question.

In this episode:

Introduction (0:23) Reasons for writing the book (2:49) “The B.P.V.” (6:40) Sold out! (7:34) Hitting a nerve (8:25) Focus on diversity (10:15) Structure of the book (17:40) Who this book is for (24:30) Back... to the Gerund (30:45) Show Notes and Resources:Thinking About Prescribing (American Psychiatric Association Publishing) 2022 Learn more about Dr. Shashank Joshi and Dr. Andrés Martin. Transcript and More Episodes here