Updates & News from 2008
December 8, 2008 - Added a link to the OCD Symptoms website on the "OCD Resources" page. This is a very good not-for-profit website providing information on symptoms, types and treatment of OCD.
November 24, 2008 - I was interviewed for an article on the impact of financial stress that appeared in the Globe and Mail today. The article discusses some of the ways in which financial stress can impact people, as well as ways to manage it. Click here to see the article.
November 4, 2008 - Uploaded some self-help information for understanding and managing symptoms of OCD, from AnxietyBC. A nicely written, clear summary of CBT approaches for OCD and it can be found on the "OCD Resources" page
October 1, 2008 - I was on the CTV Evening News last night discussing ways people can manage stress and worry related to the current financial crisis. The key point was that active problem solving - and not worrying - is the most effective way to deal with anxiety related to financial worries. For more information of active problem solving skills, see the "General Wellness Resources" page.
September 9, 2008 - Just published my 5th article in the North Shore News entitled "Understanding Through Confusion". The article examines the role of guided discovery in the development of faith.
September 4, 2008 - Added a new worksheet published by AnxietyBC on how to tolerate uncertainty to the "GAD Resources" page. Intolerance of uncertainty is a major factor that tends to maintain excessive worry and the information sheet describes ways of coping with uncertainty.
August 6, 2008 - Recently published a new scientific article in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. It is based on research I supervised while I was a clinical psychology graduate student at UBC. For more information, see the "Content by Dr. Nader" page.
July 29, 2008 - Added a new workbook to the "PTSD Resources" page. It is published by Veterans Affairs and relates primarily to PTSD from combat experiences. However, much of the information in the book applies to other forms of PTSD.
July 24, 2008 - Uploaded a self-help guide from AnxietyBC for managing panic on the "Panic Resources" page. Nice summary of CBT tools for dealing with panic.
July 9, 2008 - Added a new workbook to the "General Wellness Resources" page focussing on teaching practical problem solving techniques. It is a very nicely written, clear to follow workbook, walking through a stepwise approach to solve problems.
July 2, 2008 - Uploaded a self help guide workbook to the "GAD Resources" page. The workbook discusses simple, practical skills for dealing with worry, published by the NHS.
June 22, 2008 - Welcome to the new raminader.com website! The website is easier to navigate to help you get to the information you want faster and more efficiently. Please take some time to explore the new site and I hope you find it to be a useful source of information and resources.
June 3,
2008 - Uploaded an information sheet about Agoraphobia to the "Panic
Resources" page. The information sheet is published by AnxietyBC and
provides a nice description of Agoraphobia and discusses the relationship
between Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder.
May 21, 2008 - Have recently published my first book based on my doctoral
dissertation. The book examines infant pain expression throughout the
first year of life and parental judgements of pain. It is available for
purchase from a number of online bookstores. Click here for more details.
April 30, 2008 - Uploaded a new workbook entitled "What? Me Worry!?!" to
the "GAD Resources" page. The workbook is the first module in a series and
provides an overview of generalized anxiety.
April 22, 2008 - Added a new workbook titled "Managing Your Phobia" to the
"Specific Phobia Resources" page. The workbook provides a nice explanation
and summary of how to manage phobias.
March 25, 2008 - Added some information about Generalized Anxiety Disorder
from AnxietyBC to the "GAD Resources" page. A nice summary of the symptoms
of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
February 15, 2008 - Updated the "About Dr. Nader" page to include my work
with the Telehealth Program at the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. I
am providing psychological assessment and cognitive-behavioural therapy
using teleconferencing with the communities of Bella Bella and Bella Coola,
BC. Populations served include Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults with
depression and/or anxiety conditions. I have been doing this work since
September 2007 and as far as we are aware, we are the only clinic in
Canada providing psychological treatment using teleconferencing
technology.
February 11, 2008 - Added a new information booklet about depression to
the "Depression Resources" page. A nicely written booklet, part of the
"Living Well" series created by the NHS.
January 28, 2008 - Added a new "Facts
About PTSD" article to the "PTSD Resources" page. A short description of
the features and symptoms of PTSD.
January 18, 2008 - Uploaded an OCD
workbook to the "OCD Resources" page. It provides a nice explanation of
how to do exposure and response prevention for managing OCD symptoms.