Psychologists

When looking for a school psychologist to interview, I decided to look for a school psychologist who had experience in health settings. I interviewed Dr. Lisa Ahern who earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from N.C. State. She completed her post-doctoral program at Duke University and continued to work there for about a year. After she and her husband decided to move closer to family in the northeast, Dr. Ahern accepted a position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where she worked with

qualifications, as well as fully understanding the responsibilities a forensic psychologist has. Becoming a forensic psychologist requires years of higher education and a unique set of skills, but offers a wide variety of fascinating work environments and duties. Education is the difference between achieving success as a forensic psychologist and being forced to find another career. Overall, a person planning to work as a forensic psychologist should focus on psychology, criminology, or forensics (“Forensic Psychology

Psychologists and fashion designers may give back to society in different ways but they both offer outlets for emotions and a chance of making people happy. Both psychologists and fashion designers must be able to deal with different kinds of people and stay calm in stressful situations. They both get to encounter interesting people in their fields and with cliental which is always nice. I’m not always a social person but it appeals to me to be able to meet and work with different kinds of that share

Abstract The Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, published by the American Psychological Association are the standard guidelines for all Psychologists. Forensic Psychologists are also informed by Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologist. Psychologists practicing forensic psychology can use these two documents to help clarify ethical questions. This paper will focus on role conflicts specifically in the area of Sex Offender Management and the ethical conflicts that may arise as a result

Psychology and law at first glance are not two terms that seem to correspond with each other. One might even question why they would be mentioned in the same context. Crime has become a major issue within today’s society. It seems as though the only way to prevent most of them is to enforce the repercussions of the act and punish those that partake in it. Criminals often have motives or attributes that lead them into a life of crime. Forensic psychology is the cynosure that brings the association

On the other hand, not all outside relationships with a psychologist will create a considerable conflict of interest in court-ordered therapy. For instance, if you attend a large university that your therapist also happens to attend, this may be potentially safe, though it can potentially affect your confidentially, or make you feel very uncomfortable when you meet your psychologist in a public setting. The psychologist is still held by confidentiality, and cannot reveal that you are his

by Samuelu Vaina Research and Evaluation Dr. Pitselos Argosy University  Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine and understand the types of activities viewed as either ethical or unethical by psychologists practicing in different settings and orientation. Psychologists from the district of Hilo, Hawaii completed questionnaire and survey concerning the behaviors and acts that lead practitioners to engage in dual roles with client. Measures included demographic questionnaire and

Summary: There has been a program run by the federal government specifically intending to help low-income families get money into their savings account called the Assets for Independence Program. Ultimately they are rewarding low-income families for putting aside money into savings. For every dollar they put aside, the government matches it. They have recently discovered after running this program for 20 years that it is in fact successful. People that are part of this program have acquired more

Dr. Phil is known as the “leading celebrity psychologist” and he is the most well-known mental health professional in the world. The viewership of his show reached seven million viewers per day in 2008 (Rasmussen & Ewoldsen, 2013). In addition to the show, he has written seven self-help books where he offers his philosophy regarding life, parenting and relationship issues. Dr. Phil’s therapeutic style is “Do-It-Yourself” therapy, which combines self-help and behavioural therapy. He has positioned

Dr. Ronald M. Boggio, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, was the one that Allen (the client) was referred to by the Virginia Department of Corrections (as required by Code 37.1-70.4 (C)), for an evaluation report in which he conducted and completed. Dr. Boggio, was also an expert witness testifying for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Under Multiple Relationships which both covered by APA code of ethics sub-category 3.05 and Specialty Guidelines code 4.02; that he should have refrain from entering