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Psychotropic Treatment Of Social Anxiety, Jacqueline Koiner Oct 2011

Psychotropic Treatment Of Social Anxiety, Jacqueline Koiner

Jacqueline M. Koiner II

This paper shall discuss the historic and current uses psychotropic medications for the treatment of social anxiety as well as whether psychotherapy, psychotropic medications, or both should be used in the treatment of this disorder. A comparison of other literature with a basic perspective of those studies; what this authors topic holds for the future and a consideration of the evolution of said topic from a historic viewpoint shall also be discussed.


Couple, Community, And National Crisis, Jacqueline Koiner Dec 2010

Couple, Community, And National Crisis, Jacqueline Koiner

Jacqueline M. Koiner II

When an individual does not seek help during a crisis event, it may lead to pathology such as homicide and/or suicide. The Triage Assessment System (TAF) allows for a consistent and rapid assessment of the individual’s state of mind and dictates the interventions that will be utilized down to the minute as the event unfolds. Many of the survivors of intense crisis suffer from PTSD due to his or her intense feelings of fear, being helpless and horrified. In order to combat this issue counselors must impart psychological first aid. Likewise, in many cases the therapist should be as non-directive …