by Michael Coupland | Jan 28, 2019 | Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Mental Health, Workers' Compensation
Test Your Mental Health Knowledge Are you in a mental state? Confused? Good news; we are here to help! Workers’ compensation claims involving physical injuries are complicated enough, but those with mental conditions can be a nightmare. Evaluating mental health claims... 
by Michael Coupland | Jan 21, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Opioids
The Science of Mind-Body Therapies The latest research reveals what may be the most successful treatment for depression: a hug. While that may sound a bit too ‘new-age,’ it is actually based on sound scientific study. In fact, one of the world’s most prominent AIDS... 
by Michael Coupland | Jan 14, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Opioids
Study Indicates Prescribers Ignore Risk Factors for Delayed Recoveries “In 2015, more than a third of the U.S. adult population used prescription opioids, 11.5 million adults misused them, and 1.9 million had use disorders. Actions should be taken to expand safe,... 
by Michael Coupland | Jan 7, 2019 | CBT, Cognitive behavioral therapy, First Responders, Injured Workers, PTSD
CBT Techniques Can Change the Brain to Move Past Trauma and Chronic Pain Whoever said ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ obviously knew nothing of neuroplasticity. Science has taught us that the brains of humans (and, yes, dogs) are constantly changing in... 