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Report: Dad's complaints about GI's care unfounded

The father of a soldier who committed suicide in Iraq says he was angry and discouraged that a military inspector general's investigation into the use of unlicensed psychologists in Iraq found the practice did not violate Army regulations.

AP NewsBreak: IG says dad's complaints unfounded

The practice of sending unlicensed psychologists to Iraq to treat troops did not violate Army regulations, according to a military inspector general's investigation instigated by a complaint from the father of a soldier who committed suicide.

‘Sex surrogates’ put personal touch on therapy

“Jane” looks to be somewhere shy of 40 years old, though she’s squirrelly about telling me her age. She is, as she likes to say, “unaltered,” not a supermodel type. She’s slightly soft, ample in a pleasing way, with brown hair and an open face. I suppose you might say she’s average, but she earns part of her living in a very unaverage fashion.

AP IMPACT: Suicide spotlights troops' mental care

In 2005, an Army captain in Iraq asked for a mental health evaluation for one of his soldiers, a private first class from North Carolina who was known to put the muzzle of his weapon in his mouth.

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Germans urged to set regular appointments for sex
Source: romaniantimes.at

Punctual Germans are being urged to set aside a regular date each week to have sex. The advice by the country's top sex therapists was published in German media yesterday saying that it was a myth that only spontaneous sex was any good.

Therapists Still Offering Treatments For Homosexuality Despite Lack Of Evidence
Source: Science Daily

A significant minority of psychiatrists and therapists are still attempting to help lesbian, gay and bisexual clients become heterosexual despite lack of evidence that such treatment is beneficial or even safe, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Mindfulness Meditation, Based on Buddha's Teachings, Gains Ground With Therapists
Source: The New York Times

The patient sat with his eyes closed, submerged in the rhythm of his own breathing, and after a while noticed that he was thinking about his troubled relationship with his father.

Autism families' legal fight continues
Source: Toronto Star

`Make or break' moment in court challenge to allow therapists into classrooms to sit with autistic kids

Shrinks In Movies

Sometimes my colleagues really have no sense of humor. A couple of them are up in arms about how therapists are portrayed in the movies and on TV.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse

Interview with Wendy J. Murphy (Class of 1987), Adjunct Professor of Law, New England School of Law

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