Health Psych Currents

Society for Health Psychology - Division 38 of the American Psychological Association
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The official podcast of the Society for Health Psychology,  where science, behavior, and health come together. Each episode, we follow the flow of ideas, research, and clinical practice shaping health psychology today. From expert interviews to society news and member spotlights, join us as we navigate the currents moving the field forward.

Episodes

  1. Jul 7

    Episode #1: Dr. Beverly Thorn on Dementia Caregiving and Coping

    Health psychologists play a critical role in supporting caregivers of patients with dementia — yet many clinicians feel underprepared for the emotional complexity of this work. In this episode, we interview Beverly E. Thorn, Ph.D., the author of Before I Lose My Own Mind, a powerful exploration of dementia caregiving and the psychological toll it takes on families. We discuss how health psychologists can support dementia caregivers, recognize caregiver burnout, and provide meaningful mental health strategies throughout the progression of the illness. This conversation focuses on practical clinical skills for health psychologists in practice and training, including how to address anticipatory grief, emotional burden, role transitions, and resilience in caregivers of dementia patients. Whether you work in primary care, behavioral health, geriatrics, or integrated care, you’ll gain tools to better support caregivers navigating one of the most challenging experiences in healthcare. Episode Citations: https://drbeverlythorn.com/ Before I Lose My Own Mind: Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver by Beverly E. Thorn Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain (Second Edition): A Step-by-Step Guide by Beverly E. Thorn Global Deterioration Scale for Dementia Episode Credits: Hosts: Josh Eyer, PhD and Elena Silberman Scott, PhD,MA Produced by Valeria Martinez-Kaigi, PhD, MS Managing Editor: Mark Vogel, PhD. ABPP Edited by Isaac Schutz  Thoughts or suggestions?  Complete our listener survey at the Society webpage You can also find expert bios, transcripts, and details of each episode on the  Society webpage. Subscribe today on Apple and Spotify.  You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here>> https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2625656.rss

    Episode #1: Dr. Beverly Thorn on Dementia Caregiving and Coping
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The official podcast of the Society for Health Psychology,  where science, behavior, and health come together. Each episode, we follow the flow of ideas, research, and clinical practice shaping health psychology today. From expert interviews to society news and member spotlights, join us as we navigate the currents moving the field forward.

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  • Creator
    Society for Health Psychology - Division 38 of the American Psychological Association
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Society for Health Psychology
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    Health Psych Currents