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What is the NBCC?
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jun 3

The Oklahoma Counseling Institute (OCI) is an approved continuing education provider for the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health, as well as the...

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Why Must Oklahoma Medicaid Providers Take Part in the HIE?
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Mar 19

According to the Oklahoma SoonerSelect Quality Strategy report, OHCA has required that all contracted entities (CEs), including Aetna Better Health,...

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Weekly Update: 5 Stories in Mental Health News March 8th
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Mar 8

In OCI's new weekly series, we will highlight 5 updates in research, news, and more in the world of mental health.

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7 Factors that Can Affect Mental Health in Elders
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Mar 7

7 factors that may affect mental health in elders.

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3 Things to Know About Treatment for Hallucinations
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Feb 8

3 Things to Know About Treatment for Hallucinations

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Weekly Update: 5 Stories in Mental Health News February 8th
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Feb 8

In OCI's new weekly series, we will highlight 5 updates in research, news, and more in the world of mental health.

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Weekly Update: 5 Stories in Mental Health News January 31st
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jan 31

In OCI's new weekly series, we will highlight 5 updates in research, news, and more in the world of mental health.

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An Effective Approach for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jan 29

Cognitive Processing Therapy is designed specifically to treat PTSD and comorbid symptoms.

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Utilizing Therapy Games in Clinical Practice
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jan 25

Therapy games are formal and have more restrictive rules for how the game is played, whereas play tends to have an unrestricted, unstructured quality. 

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Creating a Positive Change: The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jan 22

CBT operates on the fundamental premise that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected.

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A Different Way to View Self-Care
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jan 19

It is important to view self-care as an act of prevention.

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HeartMath® for Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation
Posted In: Clinical Practice,
Date posted Jan 18

HeartMath explains and leverages the connection between the heart, body, and mind.

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