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A Method for Enhancing Specialty Skills of Practicing Psychologists: Independent Learning Plan Experiences among Psychologists working in the Veterans Health Administration. 提高执业心理学家专业技能的方法：退伍军人健康管理局心理学家的自主学习计划经验。

IF 1.5 4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2025-06-30 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000637

Christine E Gould, Jeffrey J Gregg, Rachel L Rodriguez, Priyanka S Mehta, B Josea Kramer

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Better Together Online: A Pilot Study of a Relationship Education Intervention with Rural Female Couples. “更好的在线在一起”：农村女性夫妻关系教育干预的试点研究。

IF 1.5 4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000610

Sharon S Rostosky, Sarah W Whitton, Zakary A Clements, Sarah Robbins

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Developing Therapists' Multicultural Orientation Using Web-Based Deliberate Practice: An Initial Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability Study. 利用基于网络的审慎实践培养治疗师的多元文化取向：初步可行性、可用性和可接受性研究。

IF 1.5 4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000583

Camille Y Williams, Jesse Owen, Tony Rousmaniere, Jordan Harris, Simon B Goldberg

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Effectiveness of a 9-month queer- and trans-affirming training for mental health providers: A waitlist control group design. 对心理健康提供者进行为期9个月的酷儿和变性人确认培训的有效性:候补名单控制组设计。

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000526

Jay Bettergarcia, Em Matsuno, Kristin J. Conner, Benjamin Geilhufe, Theodore R. Burnes

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Supplemental Material for Identifying Risk Factors for Compassion Fatigue in Psychologists in Aotearoa, New Zealand, During the COVID-19 Pandemic 在COVID-19大流行期间，确定新西兰奥特罗阿心理学家同情疲劳风险因素的补充材料

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000538.supp

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Identifying risk factors for compassion fatigue in psychologists in Aotearoa, New Zealand, during the COVID-19 pandemic. 在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间，在新西兰奥特罗阿的心理学家中确定同情疲劳的风险因素。

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000538

Amy Kercher, Lisa Gossage

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What do trauma workers experience when assisting refugee survivors of torture and trauma? A narrative inquiry. 创伤工作者在帮助遭受酷刑和创伤的难民幸存者时经历了什么?叙述调查。

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-10-26 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000534

Pearl Fernandes, Paul Rhodes, Niels Buus

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Easy as CBD: A cannabidiol primer for mental health professionals. 简单如CBD:大麻二酚入门心理健康专业人士。

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-10-16 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000535

Ashley Peck, Lauren E. Kois

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Common flaws in forensic reports. 法医报告中的常见缺陷。

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-10-12 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000531

Stanley L. Brodsky, Kenneth S. Pope

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Supplemental Material for Understanding the Effect of Vocal Behaviors in High-Conflict Situations in Personal Relationships 理解在人际关系中的高冲突情境中发声行为的影响的补充材料

4区心理学

Professional Psychology-Research and Practice Pub Date : 2023-10-12 DOI: 10.1037/pro0000533.supp

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