#PsychologicalSupport

@oxcerpc.bsky.social

1 month ago

Level 2 Psychological Support Skills – CPD certified I decided to attend the course after it was recommended by a colleague who had found it very useful.

We’re pleased to share a newly added OxCERPC story on our website, highlighting the impact of the Level 2 Psychological Support Skills (CPD-certified) course.

Read the full story here: www.sobelleducation.org.uk/impacts/leve...

#OxCERPC #PsychologicalSupport #CPD #HealthcareEducation #ImpactStory

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JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

1 month ago

Evaluation of a Tablet-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention for Surrogate Decision-Makers of Patients With Critical Illness: Pilot Nonrandomized Trial Background: Psychological distress among surrogate decision-makers (surrogates) for patients with critical illness is well documented. Existing interventions for supporting surrogates in their role often target surrogates’ informational needs without directly addressing surrogates’ acute emotional burden. Therefore, we developed the Reappraisal-Enhanced Foundation for Regulating Affect and Managing Emotions (REFRAME) intervention, a tablet-based app that empowers surrogates to manage their psychological distress with cognitive reappraisal. Objective: We sought to (1) determine the #feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of implementing REFRAME and (2) examine its preliminary effects on surrogates’ psychological distress. Methods: We conducted a pilot nonrandomized trial at a tertiary medical center in northeast Ohio. We recruited adult surrogates for incapacitated intensive care unit (ICU) patients (≥48 hours). The first 20 participants received usual care (UC); the next 28 received UC and REFRAME, consisting of 3 sequential 10- to 15-minute modules administered every 24 to 48 hours (T1-T3) post enrollment (T0). We evaluated implementation outcomes both quantitatively and qualitatively by describing enrollment and completion rates, surrogates’ scores on the Acceptability of Intervention Measure and the Intervention Appropriateness Measure, and thematically analyzing feedback from each interventional module. We measured psychological distress with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Anxiety and Depression short forms at enrollment (T0) and approximately 1-week post enrollment (T3). We used linear mixed-effects models to assess changes in anxiety and depression severity between groups from T0 to T3, adjusting for the surrogate’s gender, patient relationship, prior decision-making experience, and perceived stress. Results: Our analytic sample included 48 surrogates (UC=20; REFRAME=28). Two-thirds (19/28, 67.9%) of those assigned to REFRAME completed all 3 modules, with over 70% finding it acceptable and appropriate. Qualitative feedback indicated that surrogates appreciated the intervention’s normalization of their emotions and provision of practical reappraisal strategies. Both groups showed reductions in psychological distress severity, with greater reductions in depressive symptoms reported by surrogates in the REFRAME group (d=0.68). Conclusions: REFRAME was feasible to implement, well-received by users, and considered relevant in the ICU setting. We observed preliminary improvement in depressive symptoms, though the effects on anxiety are less certain. Our findings indicate that incorporating brief cognitive reappraisal tools into routine ICU practice may support surrogates’ psychological well-being. Larger, more diverse trials with longer follow-up are necessary to confirm these initial findings and assess their impact on shared decision-making.

JMIR Formative Res: Evaluation of a Tablet-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention for Surrogate Decision-Makers of Patients With Critical Illness: Pilot Nonrandomized Trial #MentalHealth #EmotionalRegulation #SurrogateDecisionMakers #CriticalIllness #PsychologicalSupport

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Alban Dickson

@albandickson.bsky.social

2 months ago

We should support ex-academy footballers properly | Letter Letter: Stephen Smith says psychological support must be embedded in academies for young players right from the outset

Good to see the conversation about #PsychologicalSupport for young athletes (specifically in football) continuing. Here is Stephen Smith, chair of @bps-dsep.bsky.social:

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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OxCERPC - Sobell House

@oxcerpc.bsky.social

2 months ago

Our Level 2 Psychological Support Skills (CPD certified), is running again in March 2026 ✨

This course always receives positive feedback!

🔗 Find out more + book your place: shorturl.at/Czo47

#ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareEducation #PsychologicalSupport #PalliativeCare #CancerCare #CPD #NHS

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Ismail

@hamsaitech.bsky.social

5 months ago

ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Peplexity, Claude, Grok Prompts for Counseling Psychologists Enhance your counseling psychology practice with 'ChatGPT Prompts for Counseling Psychologists,' a tailored e-book designed to refine your therapeutic skills. Immerse yourself in dynamic prompts that ...

ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Peplexity, Claude, Grok Prompts for Counseling Psychologists

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#ChatGPTPrompts #CounselingPsychologists #MentalHealthPrompts #TherapyTools #ClientCare #PsychologicalSupport #TherapeuticTechniques

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JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

6 months ago

A Social Support Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Individuals With #depressive Symptoms: Feasibility Study With a Microrandomized Trial Design Background: Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) aim to provide psychological support during critical moments in daily life. Objective: This preregistered study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a social support JITAI for individuals with subclinical and clinical levels of #depressive symptoms awaiting psychotherapy. Triggered by ecological momentary assessment (EMA) reports, the intervention encouraged participants to activate their (#Digital) social support networks. Methods: A total of 25 participants completed 2689 EMA surveys and received 377 JITAIs over an 18-day intervention period, including a microrandomized trial, to compare 4 strategies to trigger an intervention: fixed cutoff points of distress variables, personalized thresholds (through Shewhart control charts) of distress variables, momentary support need, and no intervention. Results: The results showed high feasibility, with participants completing 85.37% (2689/3150) of the EMA surveys, exhibiting a low study-related attrition rate (7%; total attrition rate was 17%), and reporting minimal technical issues. Engagement and perceived helpfulness were heterogeneous and moderate, with participants seeking support in one-third of the instances after an intervention was triggered instances. JITAIs triggered by self-reported need for support were rated as more #Appropriately timed, helpful, and effective for promoting support-seeking behavior compared to those based on distress indicators, despite being triggered less frequently. Barriers, such as time constraints and perceived unavailability of support providers, likely affected support-seeking behavior, as indicated by additional qualitative analyses. Exploratory effectiveness analyses indicated Cohen d effect sizes between 0.06 and 0.14 in reducing distress after JITAIs were received. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate that a social support JITAI is feasible to implement, with high compliance and minimal technical issues. However, further research is needed to evaluate the JITAI’s effectiveness and optimize trigger strategies in addressing individual needs for and barriers to engagement. Trial Registration:

JMIR Mental Health: A Social Support Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Individuals With #depressive Symptoms: Feasibility Study With a Microrandomized Trial Design #MentalHealth #Depression #JustInTimeIntervention #PsychologicalSupport #SocialSupport

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI)

@bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

7 months ago

BSACI - Psychology Special Interest Group Training Workshop Psychology in Allergy - A training workshop for Health Care Professionals

Join us on 26 September 2025 for a day of online training focused on the psychological aspects of supporting patients and families living with food allergies. Book your place at eventbrite.com/e/1477574086... #FoodAllergy #PsychologicalSupport #HealthcareTraining #OnlineWorkshop

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Rosalie Grety

@rosalie-grety.bsky.social

7 months ago

How to support someone experiencing stress or depr
#digitalart #canva #creativity #design #graphic #graphicdesign #magic #style #text #tips #art #psychologicalsupport #psychologicalhelp

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BJN inform

@bjninform.bsky.social

8 months ago

This article by Wendy Taylor discusses how facing death is deeply personal but nurses can ease the psychological burden for terminally ill patients: ow.ly/NZm850WfwrG

Learn more 👇

#EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeNursing #PsychologicalSupport #PersonCentredCare

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Observe Lebanon

@observelebanon.bsky.social

10 months ago

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The past academic year in Lebanon was challenging for students due to conflict, complicating remote learning and revealing gaps in educational reforms. There's a critical need for enhanced psychological support to address students' needs.

#Lebanon #Education #PsychologicalSupport

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Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

11 months ago

New bill expands child advocacy center roles for forensic interviews on abuse cases Bill mandates written protocols for handling investigations of child abuse and violence exposure.

A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to transform child advocacy centers, enhancing support for children affected by abuse and violence.

Learn more here

#WA #ChildWelfare #PsychologicalSupport #AbusePrevention #CitizenPortal

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David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAP

@davidepsteinmd.bsky.social

1 year ago

Navigating the ashes: Supporting emotional strength amid the Los Angeles wildfires Los Angeles wildfires highlight the need for emotional resilience, community connection, and compassionate leadership to navigate grief and recovery.

A very important article to ready during a devastating time.

#lafires #community #support #psychologicalsupport #fire

kevinmd.com/2025/01/navi...

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GIPS Psychiatric Hospital & Deaddiction Center

@gipshospital.bsky.social

1 year ago

જીપ્સ દ્વારા ફ્રી માનસિક પરામર્શ કેમ્પ
🗓️ ૨૬ જાન્યુઆરી, ૨૦૨૫ (રવિવાર)
⏰ સવારના ૧૦:૩૦ થી ૧૨:૩૦
📍 સ્થળ: દેવ કોમ્પ્લેક્સ, એલિસબ્રિજ, અમદાવાદ

📞 રજિસ્ટર કરો: ૮૪૪૮ ૧૦૮ ૧૦૮
#StressReliefTips #PsychologicalSupport #HealthyMindHealthyLife #MentalWellnessJourney #GIPSAhmedabad #MentalHealthAhmedabad #MentalHealthGandhinagar #AhmedabadWellness