STAFF VITAE                                         

Ernest J. Bordini, Ph.D.   [Vita PDF]                  

Angela Allen-Peck,Psy.D. Vita [PDF]        

Benjamin R. Phalin, Ph.D. - Vita [PDF]  

 INDEPENDENT PROVIDER VITAE      

 C. Russell Clifton, Ph.D. Vita[PDF]

ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND PSYCHOTHERAPY - FAQs 

• Why Have I Been Referred to a Clinical and Health Psychologist? [PDF]
• What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and Other Mental Health Providers in Florida? 
• At What Age Should a Full ADHD Evaluation be Done?
• Florida Regulations Psychological Practice and Use of Test Instruments
• HIPAA FORM  - Click on the .pdf for our HIPAA Form and Policies [PDF]

   - CommonTests used in Neuropsychological Assessment in the United States

  -  Surviving in Neuropsychological Practice - presented 2004 at UF Dept. of Clinical and Health Psychology  (powerpoint)

FORENSIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY:

• A Judges Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessments link to Court Review - Volume 37, Issue 4 - Winter 2001 [offsite]
• Advances and issues in the diagnostic differential of malingering versus brain injury. Neurorehabilitation 17 (2002) 93-104
•  Link to NAN 2003 Position Paper on Independent and Court-ordered Forensic Neuropsychological Examinations [offsite]
• A case of claimed persistent neuropsychological sequelae of chronic formaldehyde exposure ACN 2001 Jan;16(1):33-44 [offsite]
• ForensicNeuropsychology.com - Admissability of Neuropsychological Testimony [offsite]
• ForensicNeuropsychology.Com Discussion of Third-Party Observers In Psychological Evaluations [offsite]
• National Academy of Neuropsychology Policy Statement: Presence of Third Party Observers During Neuropsychological Testing [offsite]
• American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Policy Statement on the Presence of third Party Observers in Neuropsychological Testing [offsite]
• Int. J. of Forensic Psychology. Martelli et al. 2003 Identifying, Avoiding, and Adressing Ethical Misconduct in Neuropsychological Medicolegal Practice [offsite]
• New Hampshire Supreme Court Decision 2008 - Admissability of Neuropsychological Testimony, Daubert, Fixed vs. Flexible Battery
• Article about Questionable Board Certifications from Truthinjustice.org (offsite) [offsite]
• Prediction of Incidents in a Forensic Psychiatric Facility Using Demographic and Psychological Test Variable and Identification of Naturally Occuring Subgroups of Forensic Inpatients Using Cluster Analysis of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Profiles. 

HEAD INJURY - BRAIN INJURY - CONCUSSION:

• When Children Butt Heads on the Field: Childhood Sports Concussions  [PDF]
• Preventing Summertime Head Injuries --- Reprinted from Gainesville Family Magazine
•  Relatioinship Between Concussion and Neuropsychological Performance in Football Players (off-site pdf file) JAMA 1999 [offsite]
• Concussion Grading Systems of Cantu, Ruff, American Academy of Neurology 

• Understanding and Coping with Adult ADHD - [PDF]
• The ABC’s of Learning Disorders[PDF]
• The Adolescent Transition: Adolescence and ADHD[PDF]
• Preparing the ADHD Child for the Summer and Beyond [PDF]
• Accomodating Children's Special Needs in School: Assistance from Section 504[PDF]
• The Learning Disorder Called Dyslexia[PDF]
• Attention-Deficit Disorders and Teen Driving -[PDF]
• A Dozen Tips for Returing the ADHD Child to School[PDF]
• Gender Differences in ADHD Children[PDF]
• The Challenge of Returning the ADHD Child to School[PDF]
• Coping with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the Workplace[PDF]
• Section 504 Accomodatio Plan[PDF]
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Medication: A Growing List of Choices
• Are ADHD Medications Overprescribed?
• ADHD and Co-Existing Disorders
• Social Skills in Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children - Treatment Approaches

• HELP WITH MEMORY WEBSITES
• HELP WITH MEMORY READINGS
• HELP WITH MEMORY COMPUTER BASED PROGRAM
• DEMENTIA RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
• Motivation and Initiation in Parkinson's Disease  London Butterfield, M.S.

• Cardiovascular Disease, Mood Disturbance, and Cognitive Deficits - London Butterfield, M.S.
• Psychological Aspects of Coping with Cancer  Dr. Melchor-Beaupre [PDF]
•  Broadening the Scope of Practice in Pediatric Oncology - Considerations for Palliative & End of Life Interventions (.pdf)
•  Intuitive Eating - What is Eating Intuitively? - Not Another Diet    .pdf
• Body Image and Eating Disorders:  Dr. Wiseman's Powerpoint Presentation
• Fading Away: Weight Loss and Shifts in Identity - Dr. Wiseman  .ppt
• Insomnia: The Basics: Part I of A Basic Guide to Insomnia
• Sleep Hygiene Handout: Part II of A Basic Guide to Insomnia
• Psychotherapeutic and Non-prescription Approaches to Treatment of Insomnia  Part III of A Basic Guide to Insomnia

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ARTICLES, PUBLICATIONS, POWERPOINTS

 Pediatric Neuropsychology

• Autism Spectrum Disorders: DSM-V Diagnosis
• Autistic Behavior - Etiology and Evaluation(from our www.neuropychologycentral.com website)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder - Fact Sheet (Center for Disease Control)
• Child Developmental Milestones (Center for Disease Control) ;  Child Developmental Milestons - spanish version 
   
 

DEPRESSION AND LOSS

• Coping with Loss [PDF]
• Postpartum Depression, PostpartumMajor Depression, and the Baby Blues.
• How to Help your Child Cope wiht the Loss of a Pet - [PDF]
• Identifying and Coping with Childhood and Adolescent Depression - [PDF]
• Child and Adolescent Suicide  [PDF]

STRESS, ANXIETY DISORDERS, AND COPING

• Anxiety Disorder: The Basics [PDF]
• Stress Management 101: Quick Tips
• Are You Managing Your Anger? - Or Is It Controlling You?
• Anger Management 101: Rules for Civil Discussion
• Establishing an Economic Battle Plan - Coping with Economic Stress - [PDF]
• Stress Management and the Holidays  [PDF]
• Coping with Hurricane Stress [PDF]
• Helping Your Child with Natural Disasters
• How to Help Your Child Cope With the Loss of a Pet - [PDF]
• Helping Children and Teens Cope with the Continued Economic Hard Times - .pdf
• Stress and Social Problem Solving: Another Wonderful Symbiosis  [offsite]
• What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
• Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder: Help for Social Phobia
• Coping with School Shootings
• Women's Issues from MSN: 12 Signs You May Need a Health Makeover

 MARRIAGE, SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Crushed by Chores? – Tips for Negotiating Routine in Demanding Times  Shauna Springer, Ph.D.
• Jealousy is a Dangerous Sword.  Ready for some Tips?  Shauna Springer, Ph.D.
• Gainesville area LGBT Resources and Support Groups  Marcie Wiseman, Ph.D.

 Diversity and Cultural Issues

Content Analysis of LiteratureAbout LGBT People of Color: 1998-2007[offsite]

PARENTING

• Tips for Single Parenting -  [PDF]
• Create Situations in Which You and Your Teen Will Talk More   [PDF]
• Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention
• Connecting with a Stepchild  [PDF]
• Child Centered-Emphasis: How Stepfamilies Can Enjoy the Holidays - [PDF]
•  Principles for Creating a Successful Blended Family (offsite).

• Common Childhood Fears
• A Parent's Guide toAustism Spectrum Disorder - NIMH .pdf
• Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD): from Nimh (.pdf format)
•  Identifiying and Helping With Childhood and Adolescent Depression - [PDF]
• Child and Adolescent Suicide  [PDF]
• How to Help Your Child Cope With the Loss of a Pet - [PDF]
• Helping Your Child Say No to Alcohol and Drugs [PDF]
• The Effects of Divorce on Children [PDF]
• Choosing a Preschool
•  Say Goodnight to Bedwetting - [PDF]
• Time for Toilet Training!  [PDF]
• The Alarm About Children, Adolescents and Antidepressant Medication [PDF]
• To Hit or Not To Hit? Is that really the question? Regina Melchor-Beaupre, Psy. D. [offsite]
• Dr. Clifton's Letter to DivorcedParents about Child Therapy

  THERAPY-RELATED ARTICLES 

• An Introduction to Common Psychotherapy Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy
• Internet Psychotherapy: A Trend Waiting for Science and Law to Follow by Abimbola Farinde,PharmD., MS
• Common Cognitive Distortions  - from Burns (.pdf file)
• Recognition of Psychotherapy Effectiveness  from the American Psychological Association

 Workplace Issues

•   Building Group Cohesion in the Workplace
•    Employee Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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