Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Testing (A Talk by Masters of Clinical Psychology students) Want to know how diagnostic testing are invented and how they are used? Come and find out more at Clinical Psychology Interest Club meeting! Date: 10 November 2010 Place: Wisma HELP L.H 9.5 Please confirm your attendance on our Facebook Event. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129738650414097&num_event_invites=35

PsychoEducation Workshop

PsychoEducation Workshop.

We would like to invite all members and non-members of CPIC to join us for this coming PsychoEducation Workshop. This workshop will be conducted by HELP students who are currently pursuing their Masters in Clinical Psychology. In this workshop, you will learn about different approaches to psychotherapy, mainly on Albert Ellis and Carl Rogers in the real working world. The program of the day is as below:

Date: 27th October 2010 (Wednesday)

Time: 12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Venue: Yet to be confirmed.

Workshop 1: October 27, 2010 (12.30-2pm)

Introduction Introduction to the objectives of the workshop and assess expectations of the workshop and the field of clinical psychology Part 1- Introduction on therapy An interactive discussion regarding their understanding of therapy Part 2- Video (Albert Ellis & Carl Rogers) Showcase of different approaches to therapy Part 3- Share experience and Q & A Dscussion on the differences between approaches and identify approaches that students prefer Sharing on Master's students' personal experience regarding the Clinical Psychology program

Becoming a Clinical Psychologist.

Do you want to be a clinical Psychologist?
If yes, what should you do after getting a degree in Psychology.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Clinical Psychologist? Do all clinical psychologist have to deal with mental-ill patients?
What are the job prospects in Malaysia?
Where can I work as a Clinical Psychologist?

The Clinical Psychology Interest Club committee understands that many students who are at the crossroads have the same probing questions as you. So, we've arranged a talk tailored to answer your questions.

We are truly honored to have our in-house lecturer, Dr. Ng Wai Sheng to give us a talk on "Becoming a Clinical Psychologist!" After Dr. Ng has shared her working experience, a group of Master's student will conduct a Q&A session with you where you can ask anything pertaining to the topic. That's one good news. The other good news is that we will be giving free refreshment towards the end of our program. Feel free to mingle around with us.

Here is the details:
Wednesday, September 29 · 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location Wisma HELP (exact venue to be confirm)

For more information, please proceed to our Facebook link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110308122361806&ref=ts and confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you.

Phobia.

Hi everyone.

At this point of time, you'd be done with assignment deadlines and preparing for Finals of this short semester. I know, it has been tough for some of us, having to juggle between different deadlines and presentations all at once. Last meeting, we had an interesting discussion on the topic "Phobia". Kah Yan, the coordinator took us through the topic of fear at the start of the meeting. We thought this would of interest for you because all of us have fears and so, we can relate to this topic. For example, we have fear of exams. We have sweaty palms before entering the exam hall. We worried about the end result, whether we would pass with flying colors or fail to meet our expectations. On the other hand, we have unreasonable fear that gives rise to the phobias we experience. So, what is phobia? We heard of it many times...but really, do we have the right understanding for it?

What is phobia?

A phobia is an irrational and persistent fear of certain objects, activities or people. People with phobias will typically go to great lengths to avoid the feared object, situation or person. A diagnosis of an anxiety disorder may be made if the daily functioning of the individual is compromised by his or her excessive fear.

There are three types of phobia:

1. Specific phobia which is the most common type of phobia.

Specific phobia is marked and persistent fear that is excessive or reasonable. It can be caused b the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation (e.g. flying, heights, animals, seeing blood, receiving injection.) This stimulus usually triggers an immediate anxiety response which may give rise to predisposed panic attack. So, the person stays away from situation and stimulus to avoid intense anxiety and distress.

Specify type:

-animal type

-natural environment type (e.g heights, storms,water)

-blood-injection-injury type

-situational type (e.g. airplanes, elevators, enclosed places)

- other type (e.g., phobic avoidance of situation that may lead to choking, vomiting or contracting an illness, in children, avoidance of loud sounds or costumed characters)

2. Social phobia

This is marked with persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations where the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny of others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing. The person usually avoid performance situation to avoid enduring with intense anxiety or distress.

3. Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia means fear of being in places where it may be difficult or embarrassing to get out quickly especially when you think you will experience another occurrence of panic attack. Because of this fear, the person avoids the places where one think he or she may have a panic attack or panic-like symptoms. Commonly feared places and situations can be elevators, lines, bridges, driving, shopping mall and airplanes. Because the fear is too overwhelming, the person will choose to stay at home and avoid public places. It is painfully challenging and it robs you from an enjoyable life.

Top 10 Common Specific Phobia

•Acrophobia (height)

•Nytophobia (dark)

•Claustrophobia (confined space)

•Ophidiophobia (snake)

•Arachnophobia (spider)

•Trypanophobia (medical needle)

•Astraphobia (Lighthing)

•Nosophobia (disease)

•Mysophobia aka Germophobia (dirt or contamination)

•Triskaidekaphobia (fear of number 13)

Now, guess what does this phobia mean? Ahh.. without using google.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

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It's fear of LOOOOONNNGG WORDS!

How about this?

Phagophobia

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It's fear of swallowing. Abnormal fear of eating.

Thankfully, in most cases, there is a remedy especially for those who has irrational fears that robs them from functioning normally.

Treatment

1. Systematic desensitization and exposure (for specific phobias) and cognitive behavioral therapy (for social phobias).
2. Beta-blockers may be effective in treating performance-anxiety symptoms.
3. Drugs used in generalized social phobias include SSRIs (doses higher than those used in depression) or an MAOI (such as phenelzine). See also Panic Disorder for detailed description of medication issues.

For the second half of our meeting, we had a brief explanation on what 'Laugh Therapy' is about and its benefits.

Laughter therapy, which is also known as humor therapy is a therapeutic process which claims beneficial effects from using positive emotions associated with laughter. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

According to laughtertherapy.webs.com, laughing can help in:

a) lowering blood pressure

b) reducing stress hormones

c) increasing muscle flexion

d) boosting immune function by raising levels of infecting-fighting T-cells, disease fighting proteins called Gammainterferon and B-cells, which produce disease destroying antibodies.

e) triggering the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers that produces a general sense of well-being.

Other benefits include internal workout. Good news for us who wants to shade some calories. Laughter also gives us a positive perspective when we are caught in a gloomy situation. It allows us to think of the bright side of things, sometimes. Laughter also bonds us together with our family and friends. No wonder it's always good to laugh together. Happy people attracts people together! =)

Here are some videos. Hope it will tickle your funny bone.

Have a great weekend ahead. We look forward to see you in the next semester!

Reference:

Psychology Net: http://www.psychologynet.org/dsm/specphob.html

NO Meeting on 16th June 2010 (Wed)

Hi everyone,

Due to an unforeseen circumstances. we, the committee members have decided that there will be no CPIC General Meeting this week. However, the meeting will be resumed on the 30th June 2010, 12-2 p.m. The venue has yet to be confirmed after a reservation has been made. Please come and join us as we explore a new topic on "Phobia".

See you there.

Antisocial And Psychopath

Is Hitler a psychopath?

What is ASPD & Psychopath?

Antisocial Disorder

A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15, as indicated by at least 3 of the following:

Failure to conform to social norms and repeated lawbreaking; deceitfulness; impulsivity of failure to plan ahead; irritability and aggressiveness; reckless disregard for safety of self or others, consistent irresponsibility; lack of remorse

The individual is at least 18 years of age

There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15

Psychopathy

Affective and interpersonal core of disorder and reflect traits such as lack of remorse or guilt, lack of empathy, superficial charm, grandiose of self worth and pathological lying

Behaviour that involves antisocial, impulsive and socially deviant lifestyle such as need for stimulatin, poor behaviour controls, irresponsibility, and a parasitic lifestyle

The difference is…

Characteristics of Psychopath

• Charming
• Intelligent
• Polite
• Manipulative
• Narcissist

Prevalence

• Rare - 1.23 % - 3.46 %
• ASPD – Higher – 3 % male, 1% female

Causal factors

• Genetic
• Social contribution
• SES, constraints on choice, and motivation
• Attachment
• Family variables and parenting

Come Join Us!

Hi everyone, thank you for dropping by at our booth on Club and Society Day. We appreciate your support. Good news is we've got over 20 students to sign-up on that day. Our first general meeting kicked off last Wednesday, 2nd June. The topic of the day was Antisocial, disorder. Kah Yan, our coordinator had came up with a creative way of communicating the disorders to our new and existing members. She introduced to us an episode of Criminal Minds about a psychopath person, who has multiple sex partners and is a con man. And like most psychopath, he is charming, violent, narcissistic and feel no guilt after murdering his lovers.

If you've missed this meeting, don't worry. We want you to look forward for the upcoming activity. On the 16th June 2010, come and join us for our second general meeting. We'll be discussing about phobia. Everyone has a phobia to a certain extend. It will be fun knowing each others' phobia and how we cope with it. :) Get to know new friends and enjoy yourself.

Drop us an e-mail at helpcpic@gmail.com if you're interested to know more about us or confirm the venue for the next meeting. If you've signed up on the Club and Society Day, you will receive an e-mail notification from us soon.

See you there!

Date	Activities
2nd June 2010	Antisocial	Finish
16th June 2010	Phobia & Coping Skills
30th June 2010	Gender Identity Disorder and Sex Education

Get To Know Us

Do you have interest in Clinical Psychology?

Do you want to know what Clinical Psychology is all about?

Do you want to know what CPIC has in store for you for this semester?

Do you want to be a member of CPIC?

Do you want to know more about Psychological Disorders such as depression, psychopath and schizophrenia?

If you say yes to all of these questions, come and visit our booth (B5) on Club and Society Day at DSA, Level 5, Wisma HELP on 26th May 2010 from 12-2 p.m.. It is our pleasure to warmly welcome new members to join us. To our existing CPIC members, spread this good news around. Feel free to lend a hand to us on the day itself too. Looking forward to see all of you!

Our Blog with A Facelift.

Hi! Welcome to our blog. Our blog has been given a new facelift.
This blog serves the purpose of posting announcements on our fortnightly meetings and all the exciting events for the next coming semester from May-July 2010.

Don't miss out our featured posts (just below our blog heading). This gadget highlights a few good, interesting articles such as "How to make a friendship grow" written by our seniors. There will be more new articles on the way!

Also, check out our new links. Now, online articles are just at your fingertips with "Link me to" gadget! Learn more about what Abnormal Psychology is all about. Good news is that we will have more links to other websites soon! We're still in the quest of finding good, reliable sources for your reading.

We hope you'd like the new layout. Have a good study break. All the best for your finals and Happy Holidays in advance. If you would like to give us your feedback on this blog or suggestions to improve it, feel free to contact us at helpcpic@gmail.com.