In response to multiple mass violence events in recent years, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, educators, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. These resources include: Talking to Children about the Shooting Helping Youth After… Continue reading Resources in Response to Mass Violence/School Shootings
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New FaceBook Page for Valley Veteran’s
Resources for Valley Veteran’s A new FB page for real time posting of events for Valley Veteran’s has arrived. See https://www.facebook.com/VeteranResources4RGV It has links to many resources and news to new events. In today’s post I share a resource sheet that I modified form the original (so I take responsibility for the content):
Relief from Anxiety, Traumatic Stress, Chronic Pain!!! !!!
There is no panacea for chronic pain. Many things can help. Mindset matters. I found a blog by a lady who has a “glass is half-full” mindset named Sue Falkner-Wood. There are tools that are helpful such as relaxation techniques. Having someone direct you on how to appropriately use those techniques can be helpful. I’ve produced… Continue reading Relief from Anxiety, Traumatic Stress, Chronic Pain!!! !!!
Supporting our Parent Organization VPS
Thanks for all who support the services we provide at Valley Psychological Services, P.C. Please share this with your friends, family and providers if you truly appreciate the services we provide. vps-brochure-1-19-2017
COULD IT BE A.D.D.?
Most people feel that they can easily identify hyperactivity which they usually associated with ADHD(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Even there, someone may not be very hyperactive but be incredibly impulsive both mentally and behaviorally and that’s technically still ADHD of the Hyperactive Presentation. BUT, it’s the inattentive or concentration problems that people often miss and… Continue reading COULD IT BE A.D.D.?
Resources for ASD presentation presented at TPA 2013 and ACES3 2015
VARIOUS RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS IDENTIFYING AND TREATING THOSE WITH ASD Autism Now What Autism Now What-spanish CHAT M-CHAT spanishMCHAT Autism Resources AUTISM in Generalist Practice by JMccoy2013forTPA-PDF Reflection Behavior Map worksheetSpanEng social thinking template ENG SPAN meeting new person How big is your problem scale: QUE TAN GRANDE ES EL PROBLEMA-EnglishSpanish (2) Thanks for attending and… Continue reading Resources for ASD presentation presented at TPA 2013 and ACES3 2015
Understanding the DSM5: Changes and Clinical Considerations
Understanding the DSM5: Changes and Clinical Considerations Presented by VPS Productions Understanding the DSM5: Changes and Clinical Considerations Presented by VPS Productions get resources here: ICD10MentalHealthDisorders ICD-10-CM a guide to dsm5 help us with future workshops by filling out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DF23MCF Thanks, Dr. McCoy
ETHICAL USE OF ELECTRONICS AT TPA 2014
For my kind colleagues who attended this workshop at TPA here are the slides. They will be available for 30 days. After that you will have to request them via e-mail. Any comments, suggests or requests may also be sent to josephmccoy@juno.com Here are the slides: Ethics and Electronics 2014 TPA-Nov15forSharing Blessings! Joseph H. McCoy,… Continue reading ETHICAL USE OF ELECTRONICS AT TPA 2014
FULL RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!!!!
National Alliance on Mental Illness Free Public Event September 23, 2014 6:30 pm Renaissance Behavioral Hospital Dr. McCoy Discussing: Full Recovery Is Possible! All questions welcome. Come, share, and learn! stephcontreras11@gmail.com for more information Power Point from this Presentation: Full Recovery Is Possible! Visit Sheet for Provider: What I want my provider to know
EMPLOYMENT!!! VPS is Looking for Clinicians and Front Office Staff!
We are currently looking for licensed independent mental health providers including LPC’s, Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Psychological Associates, Marriage and Family Therapists who need an office with billing, scheduling and staff support. You can work full or part-time. Compensation is competitive with similar practices in the region. For practitioners we are willing to help… Continue reading EMPLOYMENT!!! VPS is Looking for Clinicians and Front Office Staff!