Utah Psychological Association

Are you confused by all the letters after your therapist's name? Wondering what CPT, DBT, or EMDR means for your treatment? You're not alone! Join Cat Sales, UPA Student Representative, as she breaks down mental health credentials and treatment approaches.In this episode, Cat guides listeners throughThe differences between various mental health providers (LPC, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, MD, APRN)What each credential means for a provider's training, approach, and specializationPopular

Welcome to the Utah Psychological Association podcast. In today's episode, we're delighted to feature Jisoo Park, a promising Counseling Psychology graduate student at the University of Utah and recipient of the UPA student scholarship. Jisoo sits down with Cat Sales, our UPA Student Representative, to discuss her research on the impact of microaggressions on students of color.Jisoo's work explores how microaggressions and bias incidents within university environments can affect the

In this episode we explore the relationship between our mental health and the great outdoors. In this episode, Cat Sales, UPA Student Representative talks with Dr.Amy McDonnell, a postdoctoral researcher from the Applied Cognition Lab at the University of Utah. Imagine stepping away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, leaving behind the constant barrage of screens and stimuli, and immersing yourself in the rejuvenating embrace of nature. Dr. McDonnell's research delves into the impact

This one is from the students! In this edition, the UPA Student Representative, Armando Martinez and UPA Student Representative-Elect, Cat Sales talk about stress for those in healthcare and caretaking roles. They introduce the stress continuum model and what it feels like to move from the green to red levels. How do you know you are moving from warning, to concerning, to crisis? What do you do at each of these levels to keep your resources and creativity intact? Armando and Cat discuss their own

Utah Psychological Association Board Members Dr. Deb Desorbo and Armando Martinez talk about holiday stress and provide guidance and tips on getting through this sometimes tough and complex time.Read Mayo Clinic article on fending off holiday stress at: Tips to fend off holiday stress - Mayo Clinic Health System