For more information, please call 428-2357. Psychology Services Psychology Services plays an integral role on the psychiatric inpatient units and in providing continuity of care through our partial hospital programs and our Pathways program, after a patient leaves the hospital. Our psychologists, creative arts therapists, addictions counselors and clinicians offer expertise through clinical supervision, inservice training and professional development. The group stresses the importance of giving and receiving feedback and examines interpersonal relationships through creative interventions and discussion. Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Testing assists psychiatrists and the treatment team in clarifying diagnoses, understanding personality dynamics and developing effective treatment plans for adults and adolescents.
Psychologists also are available for outpatient consultations once the patient leaves the hospital.
Many psychiatric conditions have been shown to respond effectively to specific cognitive and behavioral interventions. Psychologists are available to provide targeted assessment and interventions in these areas and to assist other members of the treatment team in facilitating an individualized cognitive-behavioral treatment plan. Psychoeducational Groups Recognizing that education is an essential element to effective psychiatric treatment, Psychology provides an array of group experiences intended to educate patients about their illness, to aid them in coping with major life transition and to encourage the development of coping strategies and creative resources. Creative Arts Therapy, Art Therapy and Music Therapy are provided by specialized professionals who, through their use of creative interventions, assist patients in understanding and coping with their difficulties in new ways. Group therapies using creative arts are offered, as well as individual diagnostic art therapy evaluations and treatment.