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May, 2010-National Mental Health Month:

Book of the Month for National Mental Health Month, Psychcentral.com

Contact us for corporate event list: media@richardzwolinski.com

May 27th: Valley National Bank Free Community Mental Health Education and Awareness, Thursday, May 27th, 5:00-7:00, VNB at 45th and 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY-Open to all.

Interview on Stop Stressing Now radio with Steven Diamond. May 2, 3:00 PM PST, 6:00 EST. http://www.stopstressingnow.com/live-on-the-radio/

January

Richard comments on effective addiction treatment in Boston newspaper.

Fear of flying? Richard tells MSNBC.com how we’ve been retraumatized.

Richard is now blogging on PsychCentral.com. See: Therapy Soup (and Cup of Soup).

December

National Alliance of Mental Illness Advocate recommends Therapy Revolution in December, 2009 issue.

Monday, December 14th

Womansday.com Radio posted a pre-taped half-hour interview with me. Get quick tips on finding a therapist and making the most of your therapy sessions (and therapy dollars!). Scroll down and click on player window.

Thursday, December 10th

On Thursday, December 10th you can hear me on the Dr. Alvin Jones Show live at 8:30 A.M. The Dr. Alvin Jones Show web site is jam-packed with other interviews of book authors, world leaders, political pundits, athletes,and more.

Thursday, December 3rd:

On Thursday, December 3rd you can hear me on KKZZ, AM Radio California, the Business of Life Show with Ron Tunic at 4:00 PM Pacific Time/7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. We will be speaking about how consumers can get value for their money when they hire a psychotherapist. Posted to Richard’s Blog.

Self-help Book Expert Tom Bowdon endorses Therapy Revolution:

“A valuable resource for patients and practitioners alike, setting the standard for therapy and counselling practice. If you know anyone considering therapy, or who is unhappy with their therapist, make sure they read this book.” Tom Butler-Bowdon, author of 50 Psychology Classics, 50 Self-Help Classics www.butler-bowdon.com

Publishers Weekly Review, 11/2/09

Richard M. Zwolinski and C. R. Zwolinski. HCI, $14.95 (226p) ISBN 9780757314186
A licensed mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of anxiety and addiction, Zwolinski (with help from coauthor C.R.) steps back to take a broad view of the therapy industry, and the growing problem of patients caught in the “therapy trap” by unproductive, inept or unethical therapists who “wallop” a client with inaccurate or exaggerated diagnoses in order keep that client coming back. In this guide to hiring “a great therapist,” Zwolinski reminds patients that they should be “savvy consumer[s]” when considering therapy, just as they would for any other important expense. He suggests a preliminary phone interview to check out prospective therapists’ credentials, references, fee, approach, and other details. He also suggests that, after a few appointments, a patient work with his therapist to develop a written treatment plan, including a proper medical diagnosis (which can be looked up in a professional reference like the DSM IV), a general time-frame for the length of therapy, and agreed-upon “goals.” Zwolinski’s provocative call for a “therapy revolution” is authoritative and instructive, fleshing out the common wisdom stating patients are their own best advocates, and must be proactive in all aspects of healthcare. (Nov.)

Library Journal Review, 10/23/2009:

Aiming to empower patients, mental health counselor Zwolinski and coauthor Zwolinski offer practical information to individuals considering psychotherapy. Readers are guided through the process—from choosing a therapist and attending the first appointment, to developing a treatment plan, measuring progress, and finally ending therapy. Zwolinski pays special attention to ethical concerns, including a discussion of “red flag violations.” Medical jargon is used sparingly, and the authors incorporate humor throughout the text. Readers will appreciate the numerous patient interviews, questionnaires, and checklists. A list of useful organizations, along with their web sites, is included at the end.
Verdict: This informative book is a recommended addition for consumer health and public library collections.—John Siegel, Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock

Therapy Revolution publishing date: November 2, 2009. Available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Independent booksellers everywhere.

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"A valuable resource for patients and practitioners alike, setting the standard for therapy and counseling practice. If you know anyone considering therapy, or who is unhappy with their therapist, make sure they read this book."

-Tom Butler-Bowdon, author of 50 Psychology Classics, 50 Self-Help Classics

Amazon Bestseller, NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Advocate Book Pick, Dec., 2009

From Therapy Revolution (HCI Books), Chapter 4, Focus on Your First Appointment, Page 90

For Therapy Patients, Their Families, and Support Networks: You need to be prepared for every step of therapy, from finding a therapist, to the first few visits, to the very last session, and beyond. Become an educated patient and you will get more effective treatment.

During your first or second psychotherapy session, your therapist will ask you plenty of questions (and write down all your answers) in order to get to know as much as possible about you. These questions are collectively known as the Evaluation or the Biopsychosocial History. This and other useful checklists, charts, and questionnaires are included in Therapy Revolution, along with easy-to-understand tips and pointers, real-life patient interviews, and more.

Biopsychosocial History/Evaluation Checklist
[When your therapist does your evaluation], make sure that at least the following topics are included in the questions he or she asks:

1. Identifying data/demographic data (social security number, date of birth, sex, race, emergency contact information, living situation)
2. Alcohol and drug history (including over-the-counter and prescription medications, herbal or nutritional remedies, and illegal drugs and alcohol; how drugs are administered; frequency of use; age first used; date last used; progression of use; withdrawal symptoms; history of treatment programs/hospitalizations; symptoms and complications of alcohol and drug history)
3. Mental health history (including medication history and compliance, allergies to medications, history of treatment programs/hospitalizations, and symptoms and complications of that history, including harm to self or others)
4. Medical history (including medication history and compliance, allergies to medications, hospitalizations, chronic and/or life-threatening illnesses, and symptoms and past and current complications of that history)
5. Other topics (sexual history, educational history, vocational history, financial history, legal history, social history, family/significant other, gambling history, nicotine history, eating disorders, spirituality, leisure, military history)
6. Reason for seeking treatment
7. Questions specific to present stage of life (childhood, adolescence, geriatric, etc., as needed)

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