CBT has strong research behind it, but does that mean it’s the right approach for every client? And what should therapists do when progress stalls?

In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray Christner explore the limits of cognitive behavioral therapy and why effective treatment sometimes requires a different perspective. They discuss how case conceptualization, supervision, and the client’s environment can shape treatment outcomes, along with the risks of labeling someone as treatment resistant.

You’ll also hear how therapists can integrate psychodynamic, existential, and somatic approaches into their work without abandoning their primary therapeutic framework. From understanding the role of shame and guilt to recognizing when a client’s environment needs to change, this conversation challenges clinicians to look beyond symptoms and consider the full picture.

If you’ve ever struggled to understand why a client isn’t responding to treatment as expected, this episode offers practical ways to rethink your approach, recognize when something isn’t working, and find a better path forward.

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What if you could ask questions about hundreds of research articles, find the exact sources behind an AI-generated answer, and even turn your reading materials into a podcast? In this episode of Beyond the Bot: AI and Mental Health, Dan Florell and Adam Lockwood explore Gemini Notebook, formerly known as NotebookLM, and what source-based AI could mean for mental health professionals and school psychologists.

Dan and Adam walk through practical ways to use this tool to organize research, review professional guidelines, support psychological report writing, find citations for research papers, and create shared knowledge libraries for teams. They also discuss how AI can help professionals spend less time searching through documents and more time applying what they learn.

But there’s an important catch: AI is only as reliable as the information it uses, and being able to trace an answer back to a source doesn’t mean you should automatically trust it. Dan and Adam explain why checking citations, choosing strong research, and protecting confidential information remain essential.

Whether you’re a school psychologist, counselor, researcher, or other mental health professional, this episode offers practical ideas for using AI more thoughtfully in your work.

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Psyched to Practice is teaming up with Guilford Press to create new ways for mental health professionals to learn from some of the most respected authors and clinical resources in the field.

In this episode, Paul and Ray talk about what led to the partnership, how Guilford’s extensive collection of mental health books can become new learning opportunities, and why they believe professional development can be more interactive and connected to real clinical practice.

They also share a preview of an upcoming professional book club that will combine reading, discussion, continuing education, and the chance to ask questions directly to the author. Rather than simply reading a book and moving on, participants will have opportunities to discuss the material, explore how it applies to practice, and earn CE credit along the way.

The first books will be announced soon, along with more details about how you can take part.

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