Behavior Analysis and Learning – Athabasca University Psychology Resources Resources covering behavioral analysis and its application in learning processes. Visit Athabasca Psychology Resources
Evolutionary Psychology
Center for Evolutionary Psychology (UCSB) Foundational principles, research topics, and resources on evolutionary psychology. Visit UCSB CEP
Frontiers in Psychology – Evolutionary Psychology Section Open-access research articles on evolutionary psychology. Visit Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology Today – Evolutionary Psychology Section Insights and commentary on topics such as relationships and decision-making. Explore Psychology Today
American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarly resources aligning evolutionary theories with psychology. Visit APA
Human Behavior and Evolution Society (HBES) Resources on interdisciplinary research in evolutionary psychology. Explore HBES
Statistics and Research Methods
Statsoft Inc. – Basic Statistical Operations A comprehensive guide to statistical concepts. Visit Statsoft
Athabasca University – Research Methods and Statistics Tutorials and resources on research methods and statistics. Visit Athabasca Research Methods
Abnormal Psychology
Open Textbook Library – Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders A free textbook offering an introduction to abnormal psychology. Access the Textbook
edX Online Courses Learn about abnormal psychology topics such as diagnosis and treatment. Visit edX
Forensic Psychology
American College of Forensic Psychology Professional development opportunities and journal access. Visit the College
American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP) Certification details and workshops. Visit ABFP
APA Division 41: American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Resources at the intersection of psychology and law. Explore AP-LS
Special Education and Specific Disorders
Learning Disability Association of America Resources on learning disabilities and support. Visit LDA America
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Autism Spectrum Disorder Comprehensive resources on autism. Visit NIMH Autism Resources
CHADD – Children and Adults with ADHD Resources and support for ADHD. Visit CHADD
Writing Resources
APA Style Crib Sheet by Russ Dewey An excellent resource for APA writing style. Visit APA Style Crib Sheet
Grammar Slammer A quick reference for grammar and style issues. Visit Grammar Slammer
Dr. Ahmed recently updated a posting on Movement Awareness video highlighting rationale body movement relaxation exercise (BMR) that was referenced in various books and articles published by Dr. Ahmed, primarily in collaboration with Professor Charles Boisvert of Rode Island College on Mind Stimulation Therapy model.
Books and Chapter Publications by Drs. Ahmed and Boisvert
1. Promoting Psychological Wellbeing through Body Movement Awareness Exercises Drs. Ahmed and Boisvert contributed a chapter titled Promoting Psychological Wellbeing through Body Movement Awareness Exercises to the book Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy, edited by Raisa Miller and Eric T. Beason (Cognella, 2020).
2. Using Diagrams in Psychotherapy: A Guide to Visually Enhanced Therapy This book, published by Routledge in 2019, is the second collaboration between Professor Charles Boisvert and Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed. It builds upon years of work developing the Mind Stimulation Therapy model, blending clinical insights with visually enhanced techniques to support therapy outcomes. The book explores how Visual Enhanced Therapy (VET) aids in managing everyday psychological challenges, such as:
Mindfulness
Stress
Mood Regulation
Self-Esteem
Panic and more.
It introduces over 100 diagrams and worksheets, providing clinicians with tools to engage clients actively in sessions. Chapter 8 specifically focuses on strategies for working with challenging mental health cases, including clients with persistent psychosis, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
Key Features of VET in the Book:
Use of visual aids to enhance therapy goals and themes.
Practical handouts and worksheets for client engagement.
Insights into communication and memory principles, linking therapy with research in cognitive science and education.
Flexible techniques adaptable to different clinical settings and theoretical models.
3. Mind Stimulation Therapy: Cognitive Intervention for Persons with Schizophrenia Their first collaborative book, published by Routledge in 2013, outlines the Mind Stimulation Therapy model. This approach integrates Dr. Ahmed’s extensive clinical experience across various settings and Dr. Boisvert’s contributions as a Ph.D. student under Dr. Ahmed’s supervision at the Community Care Alliance RI.
Professional Collaborations and Presentations: Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Boisvert have presented their work at numerous professional gatherings, including:
Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders (CCSAD).
International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS).
Various Rhode Island-based mental health organizations.
These works emphasize the authors’ commitment to enhancing psychotherapy by integrating innovative techniques and research, making their books invaluable resources for clinicians across disciplines.
Articles:
Most recently published:
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. T. Mental Health Science Journal, 1:(1, Wiley Online Publications, 2022.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Using Mind Stimulation Therapy Techniques as Adjunct to Clinical Practice with Elderly Psychiatric Patients. Aging Medicine and Healthcare, volume 10(9), 2019.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Computer-facilitated Therapeutic Dialogue with Adolescents with Behavior Disorders. (Please note, this article highlights the use of a Goal Development Protocol and advocates for its use not only with adolescents, but also with various other clinical populations by diverse practicing clinicians, including medication prescribers, and for its use in non-clinical situations such as conflict mediations, supervisor-supervisee interactions, organizational program development objectives, etc.)Adolescent Psychiatry, volume 6, 2016.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D., Harold J. Bursztajn, MD, Ronald Abramson, MD. Back to the Future. Psychiatric Services Vol.67(5)2016. See this article in YouTube.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D., Harold J. Bursztajn, MD, Ronald Abramson, MD, Steven Nisenbaum, Ph.D. An alternative name for schizophrenia. The Lancet Psychiatry,Vol 1, Issue 4, 2014.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Using computers as visual aids to enhance communication in therapy, Computers in Human Behavior,September 2006, 5: 847-55.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Using Positive Psychology with Special Mental Health Populations, American Psychologist May-June 2006, 333-5.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Exploring Unique Roles for Psychologists, American Psychologist, October 2005, 732-4.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Multimodal Integrative Cognitive Stimulating Therapy (MICST): Moving beyond the reduction of psychopathology in Schizophrenia, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, December 2003, 34(6):644-51.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Enhancing Communication Through Visual Aids in Clinical Practice, American Psychologist, October 2003,58(10) 816-19.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Cognitive Skills Group Treatment for Schizophrenia, Psychiatric Services November 2002, 53(11): 1476-7.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Computer-facilitated therapy dialogue with persons with schizophrenia, Psychiatric Services, January 2002, 53(1): 99-100.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Computer-facilitated therapy: Reality-based dialogue with people with schizophrenia, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1999, 28(4): 397-403.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. American Student Activism in Comparative Perspective, American Psychologist, 1971, 26(5): 514.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & James F. Voss, Ph.D. Serial Acquisition as a function of Stage of Learning, Journal of Experimental Psychology, 1969, 82(2): 396-400.
Other notable recent writings of interest to the mental health community:
Dr. Ahmed recently posted three articles in ISPS-US Newsletter: the first one outlined his recent and projected professional and publication related activities: ISPS-US Newsletter, December, 2016(pp 9-15); the second one was on the use of existential perspectives and positive redirection in working with people with psychosis (pp7-9): ISPS-US Newsletter, March, 2017 ; and the most recent one is on ” Use of Movement Experience as adjunct to Psychotherapy and Counseling in working with clients across life spans,” ISPS-US Newsletter, Winter/Spring 2018.
Jay D. Paul. The Vacuum of the Mind: A Self-Report on the Phenomenology of Autistic, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Depressive Comorbidity,” Schizophenia Bulletin,March 2013.
Symposium Presentations of Interest to Clinicians Working with Substance Use and Dual Diagnosed Disorders:
Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Boisvert did two presentations at 23rd (2010) and 26th (2014) Cape Cod Symposium of Addictive Disorders (CCSAD)on the use of Multimodal Integrative Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MICST) and Mind Stimulation Therapy (MST) with dual diagnosed substance use and mental health symptoms that were very positively received by mental health professionals working with this population. The presentations drew heavily from Dr. Ahmed’s work experience with these while he worked at a psychiatric inpatient facility (Taunton State Hospital in Massachusetts) and community residency program of a CMHC (Community Care Alliance-RI, formerly NRI Community Services) in Rhode Island. See Chapter 8 of Mind Stimulation Therapy: Cognitive Intervention for Persons with Schizophrenia, where a part of the work is reported.
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Biography – Education and Work Experience of Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed
Mohiuddin Ahmed completed his post-secondary education (I.A.) at Dhaka College, followed by a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in Philosophy from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. He was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to pursue studies in the United States, where he earned an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His clinical internship was completed at Winnebago Mental Health Institute. Dr. Ahmed has teaching experience at institutions in Bangladesh (University of Dhaka), the Philippines (Ateneo de Manila), and the United States (Northeastern University).
Clinical Experience Dr. Ahmed has over 40 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. His work spans various inpatient and outpatient settings, such as psychiatric hospitals, mental health and substance abuse agencies, services for developmental disabilities, and nursing homes. He also maintained a private practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing consultation to public school special education programs and collaborative educational initiatives for children with special needs.
Student Training Contributions Dr. Ahmed has extensively supervised and trained graduate students, including:
Approximately 30 Ph.D. Clinical and School Psychology students from the University of Rhode Island during their internships and externships at Community Care Alliance (formerly NRI Community Services).
Over 15 Psy.D. students from William James College during their one-year clinical psychology internships at Taunton State Hospital and Community Care Alliance-RI.
Nearly 10 post-doctoral fellows from the Brown University Clinical Psychology Consortium during their internships at Community Care Alliance of RI, affiliated with Brown Medical School.
Professional Affiliations Dr. Ahmed has worked as a staff member or consultant for numerous agencies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including:
Wrentham State School
Taunton State Hospital
Community Care Alliance RI (NRI Community Services)
Human Resource Institute
MedOptions, Inc. (psychological services for nursing home clients)
Developmental Evaluation Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital
Several educational collaboratives and community mental health organizations.
Research Leadership Dr. Ahmed has led and contributed to numerous research projects, including:
Behavior Training for Filipino Children (1970–71): A project for the Philippine Mental Health Association.
Community Programs for Adults with Behavioral Disorders (1976–79): Sponsored by Wrentham Research Foundation and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and Retardation.
Collaborative School-Based Programs (1980–86): Pioneered home-based and school-based counseling in collaboration with RI public schools.
Multi-Function Needs Assessment Adaptation (1996–97): Sponsored by Rhode Island Mental Health Advancement Resource Center.
Clozapine Treatment Follow-Up Study (1998–2009): Co-directed with Dr. David Osser, sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Research Committee.
Contact and Contributions For suggestions or inquiries, please email Dr. Ahmed at mohiuddinahmed37@gmail.com or dr.mahmed69@gmail.com. The website welcomes recommendations for psychology and mental health resources but does not accept advertisements. It serves as a free educational platform highlighting Dr. Ahmed’s work and publications. (Last updated: October 2019)
Please send your comments or suggestions to mohiuddinahmed37@gmail.com or dr.mahmed69@gmail.com
Any suggestions for inclusion of appropriate psychology and mental health resource links are welcome, but direct advertisements for service facilities are not, as this site is offered free for educational purposes, other than publicizing Dr. Ahmed’s work and publications as administrator. (Site updated October 2019)
Behavior Analysis and Learning – Athabasca University Psychology Resources Resources covering behavioral analysis and its application in learning processes. Visit Athabasca Psychology Resources
Evolutionary Psychology
Center for Evolutionary Psychology (UCSB) Foundational principles, research topics, and resources on evolutionary psychology. Visit UCSB CEP
Frontiers in Psychology – Evolutionary Psychology Section Open-access research articles on evolutionary psychology. Visit Frontiers in Psychology
Psychology Today – Evolutionary Psychology Section Insights and commentary on topics such as relationships and decision-making. Explore Psychology Today
American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarly resources aligning evolutionary theories with psychology. Visit APA
Human Behavior and Evolution Society (HBES) Resources on interdisciplinary research in evolutionary psychology. Explore HBES
Statistics and Research Methods
Statsoft Inc. – Basic Statistical Operations A comprehensive guide to statistical concepts. Visit Statsoft
Athabasca University – Research Methods and Statistics Tutorials and resources on research methods and statistics. Visit Athabasca Research Methods
Abnormal Psychology
Open Textbook Library – Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders A free textbook offering an introduction to abnormal psychology. Access the Textbook
edX Online Courses Learn about abnormal psychology topics such as diagnosis and treatment. Visit edX
Forensic Psychology
American College of Forensic Psychology Professional development opportunities and journal access. Visit the College
American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP) Certification details and workshops. Visit ABFP
APA Division 41: American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Resources at the intersection of psychology and law. Explore AP-LS
Special Education and Specific Disorders
Learning Disability Association of America Resources on learning disabilities and support. Visit LDA America
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Autism Spectrum Disorder Comprehensive resources on autism. Visit NIMH Autism Resources
CHADD – Children and Adults with ADHD Resources and support for ADHD. Visit CHADD
Writing Resources
APA Style Crib Sheet by Russ Dewey An excellent resource for APA writing style. Visit APA Style Crib Sheet
Grammar Slammer A quick reference for grammar and style issues. Visit Grammar Slammer
Publications of Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed
YouTube Posting:
Dr. Ahmed recently updated a posting on Movement Awareness video highlighting rationale body movement relaxation exercise (BMR) that was referenced in various books and articles published by Dr. Ahmed, primarily in collaboration with Professor Charles Boisvert of Rode Island College on Mind Stimulation Therapy model.
Books and Chapter Publications by Drs. Ahmed and Boisvert
1. Promoting Psychological Wellbeing through Body Movement Awareness Exercises Drs. Ahmed and Boisvert contributed a chapter titled Promoting Psychological Wellbeing through Body Movement Awareness Exercises to the book Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy, edited by Raisa Miller and Eric T. Beason (Cognella, 2020).
2. Using Diagrams in Psychotherapy: A Guide to Visually Enhanced Therapy This book, published by Routledge in 2019, is the second collaboration between Professor Charles Boisvert and Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed. It builds upon years of work developing the Mind Stimulation Therapy model, blending clinical insights with visually enhanced techniques to support therapy outcomes. The book explores how Visual Enhanced Therapy (VET) aids in managing everyday psychological challenges, such as:
Mindfulness
Stress
Mood Regulation
Self-Esteem
Panic and more.
It introduces over 100 diagrams and worksheets, providing clinicians with tools to engage clients actively in sessions. Chapter 8 specifically focuses on strategies for working with challenging mental health cases, including clients with persistent psychosis, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
Key Features of VET in the Book:
Use of visual aids to enhance therapy goals and themes.
Practical handouts and worksheets for client engagement.
Insights into communication and memory principles, linking therapy with research in cognitive science and education.
Flexible techniques adaptable to different clinical settings and theoretical models.
3. Mind Stimulation Therapy: Cognitive Intervention for Persons with Schizophrenia Their first collaborative book, published by Routledge in 2013, outlines the Mind Stimulation Therapy model. This approach integrates Dr. Ahmed’s extensive clinical experience across various settings and Dr. Boisvert’s contributions as a Ph.D. student under Dr. Ahmed’s supervision at the Community Care Alliance RI.
Professional Collaborations and Presentations: Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Boisvert have presented their work at numerous professional gatherings, including:
Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders (CCSAD).
International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS).
Various Rhode Island-based mental health organizations.
These works emphasize the authors’ commitment to enhancing psychotherapy by integrating innovative techniques and research, making their books invaluable resources for clinicians across disciplines.
Articles:
Most recently published:
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. T. Mental Health Science Journal, 1:(1, Wiley Online Publications, 2022.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Using Mind Stimulation Therapy Techniques as Adjunct to Clinical Practice with Elderly Psychiatric Patients. Aging Medicine and Healthcare, volume 10(9), 2019.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Computer-facilitated Therapeutic Dialogue with Adolescents with Behavior Disorders. (Please note, this article highlights the use of a Goal Development Protocol and advocates for its use not only with adolescents, but also with various other clinical populations by diverse practicing clinicians, including medication prescribers, and for its use in non-clinical situations such as conflict mediations, supervisor-supervisee interactions, organizational program development objectives, etc.)Adolescent Psychiatry, volume 6, 2016.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D., Harold J. Bursztajn, MD, Ronald Abramson, MD. Back to the Future. Psychiatric Services Vol.67(5)2016. See this article in YouTube.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D., Harold J. Bursztajn, MD, Ronald Abramson, MD, Steven Nisenbaum, Ph.D. An alternative name for schizophrenia. The Lancet Psychiatry,Vol 1, Issue 4, 2014.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Using computers as visual aids to enhance communication in therapy, Computers in Human Behavior,September 2006, 5: 847-55.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Using Positive Psychology with Special Mental Health Populations, American Psychologist May-June 2006, 333-5.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Exploring Unique Roles for Psychologists, American Psychologist, October 2005, 732-4.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Multimodal Integrative Cognitive Stimulating Therapy (MICST): Moving beyond the reduction of psychopathology in Schizophrenia, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, December 2003, 34(6):644-51.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Enhancing Communication Through Visual Aids in Clinical Practice, American Psychologist, October 2003,58(10) 816-19.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & Charles M Boisvert, Ph.D. Cognitive Skills Group Treatment for Schizophrenia, Psychiatric Services November 2002, 53(11): 1476-7.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Computer-facilitated therapy dialogue with persons with schizophrenia, Psychiatric Services, January 2002, 53(1): 99-100.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. Computer-facilitated therapy: Reality-based dialogue with people with schizophrenia, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1999, 28(4): 397-403.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. American Student Activism in Comparative Perspective, American Psychologist, 1971, 26(5): 514.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, Ph.D. & James F. Voss, Ph.D. Serial Acquisition as a function of Stage of Learning, Journal of Experimental Psychology, 1969, 82(2): 396-400.
Other notable recent writings of interest to the mental health community:
Dr. Ahmed recently posted three articles in ISPS-US Newsletter: the first one outlined his recent and projected professional and publication related activities: ISPS-US Newsletter, December, 2016(pp 9-15); the second one was on the use of existential perspectives and positive redirection in working with people with psychosis (pp7-9): ISPS-US Newsletter, March, 2017 ; and the most recent one is on ” Use of Movement Experience as adjunct to Psychotherapy and Counseling in working with clients across life spans,” ISPS-US Newsletter, Winter/Spring 2018.
Jay D. Paul. The Vacuum of the Mind: A Self-Report on the Phenomenology of Autistic, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Depressive Comorbidity,” Schizophenia Bulletin,March 2013.
Symposium Presentations of Interest to Clinicians Working with Substance Use and Dual Diagnosed Disorders:
Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Boisvert did two presentations at 23rd (2010) and 26th (2014) Cape Cod Symposium of Addictive Disorders (CCSAD)on the use of Multimodal Integrative Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MICST) and Mind Stimulation Therapy (MST) with dual diagnosed substance use and mental health symptoms that were very positively received by mental health professionals working with this population. The presentations drew heavily from Dr. Ahmed’s work experience with these while he worked at a psychiatric inpatient facility (Taunton State Hospital in Massachusetts) and community residency program of a CMHC (Community Care Alliance-RI, formerly NRI Community Services) in Rhode Island. See Chapter 8 of Mind Stimulation Therapy: Cognitive Intervention for Persons with Schizophrenia, where a part of the work is reported.
Biography – Education and Work Experience of Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed
Educational Background Mohiuddin Ahmed completed his post-secondary education (I.A.) at Dhaka College, followed by a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in Philosophy from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. He was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to pursue studies in the United States, where he earned an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His clinical internship was completed at Winnebago Mental Health Institute. Dr. Ahmed has teaching experience at institutions in Bangladesh (University of Dhaka), the Philippines (Ateneo de Manila), and the United States (Northeastern University).
Clinical Experience Dr. Ahmed has over 40 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. His work spans various inpatient and outpatient settings, such as psychiatric hospitals, mental health and substance abuse agencies, services for developmental disabilities, and nursing homes. He also maintained a private practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing consultation to public school special education programs and collaborative educational initiatives for children with special needs.
Student Training Contributions Dr. Ahmed has extensively supervised and trained graduate students, including:
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Approximately 30 Ph.D. Clinical and School Psychology students from the University of Rhode Island during their internships and externships at Community Care Alliance (formerly NRI Community Services).
Over 15 Psy.D. students from William James College during their one-year clinical psychology internships at Taunton State Hospital and Community Care Alliance-RI.