Month: October 2026

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Self-Esteem, Shame, Guilt and Self-Criticism: Gilbert’s CFT and Neff’s Self-Compassion

Differentiate toxic shame from adaptive guilt. Learn Paul Gilbert's Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) 3-system model and Kristin Neff's self-compassion practices.

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Mood Symptoms: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Medication-Induced Episodes, and Medical Mimics

Explore secondary mood disorders driven by winter photoperiods, pharmacological side effects, and endocrine disease. Learn bright light therapy and medical workups.

2 min read

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Menstrual Mood Difficulties and PMDD: Neurosteroid Sensitivity, DRSP Charting, and Luteal Interventions

Examine Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Learn the neuroscience of allopregnanolone-GABA receptor sensitivity, DRSP prospective tracking, and treatments.

2 min read

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Perinatal Depression, Anxiety and Postpartum Psychosis: EPDS Screening and Reproductive Psychiatry

Examine maternal mental health across pregnancy and postpartum. Learn EPDS screening, ego-dystonic intrusive thoughts vs postpartum psychosis emergencies.

2 min read

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Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar I vs. II, Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), and Circadian Mood Stabilization

Explore the neurobiology of Bipolar I and II Disorders. Learn Ellen Frank's Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), mania prodromes, and circadian…

2 min read

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Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): McCullough’s CBASP, Double Depression, and Chronic Mood Recovery

Examine Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD / Dysthymia). Learn McCullough's Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) and double depression.

2 min read

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Depression: Beck’s Negative Cognitive Triad, Neurovegetative Symptoms, and Behavioral Activation

Explore the clinical architecture of Major Depressive Disorder. Learn Aaron Beck's Negative Cognitive Triad, depressive schemas, and Behavioral Activation therapy.

2 min read

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Anger, Aggression and Impulse Control: Novaco’s Framework, Hostile Bias, and Somatic De-escalation

Examine the psychology of chronic anger, aggression, and impulse dysregulation. Learn Raymond Novaco's CBT anger framework, hostile attribution bias, and time-outs.

2 min read

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Stress, Burnout and Exhaustion: Maslach’s 3 Dimensions, Allostatic Overload, and Boundary Systems

Understand the clinical etiology of workplace burnout and chronic exhaustion. Explore Christina Maslach's 3 burnout dimensions and Bruce McEwen's allostatic load.

2 min read

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Grief, Bereavement and Prolonged Grief: Stroebe-Schut Dual Process Model and Worden’s Mourning Tasks

Explore the psychological architecture of grief and bereavement. Understand Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), Stroebe & Schut's Dual Process Model, and continuing bonds.

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