Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

2017 Candidates Statement

President-Elect  Michael J. Constantino, Ph.D. I, Michael Constantino, am honored to be nominated for President-Elect of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. My engagement in Division 29 began on the Student Development Committee, and I have subsequently served as Chair of the Continuing Education Committee, Early Career Domain Representative to the Board, Chair of […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

March 31, 2016

Internet Security and HIPAA with Roy Huggins

Join us for a webinar on July 1st, 2015 12:00 PM EDT Link to register:  https://goo.gl/IQmbY5 Mental health clinicians foster health in our clients wherever they are in the process, and we need the correct tools to help us do that. With the expansion of the HIPAA and HITECH laws as well as greater adoption of […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

June 9, 2015

Most Valuable Paper in Psychotherapy 2014

The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy has selected the Most Valuable Paper published in Psychotherapy in 2014!   Expanding the Lens of Evidence-Based Practice in Psychotherapy: A Common Factors Perspective By Drs. Kevin M. Laska, Alan S. Gurman and Bruce E. Wampold Abstract In this article, we examine the science and policy implications of the common factors perspective […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

June 1, 2015

APA Convention 2015: Society Programs and Events

  Thursday, August 6, 2015   SAP sponsored collaborative program: Clinical supervision around the globe—small world isn’t it? 8:00 – 9:50 Convention Centre, Room 716A Chair Carol Falender, Ph.D. Discussant Rod Goodyear Symposium: Anti-Oppression Psychotherapy™—The Diverse Client 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Convention Centre Room 206B Cochairs Roberta K. Timothy, PhD, MEd Mercedes D.C. Umana, MEd […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

May 4, 2015

Ethics in Private Practice with Dr. Jeff Zimmerman

Join us for a webinar on April 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM EDT. Register now! http://goo.gl/h0iKEv Dr. Jeff Zimmerman will speak about common ethical dilemmas and vulnerabilities for therapists in private practice. He will particularly focus on procedures for truly getting informed consent before releasing information, and practicing within one’s scope, especially when building a […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

March 27, 2015

Dispelling Myths about Routine Outcomes Monitoring Implementation in Psychotherapy: Real World Examples of Challenges Overcome

Join us for a webinar on Mar 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM EDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1183665314009041410 This webinar is co-sponsored by the Society for Psychotherapy Research, the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (Division 29 of the American Psychological Association), and the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. A panel of experts from around the […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

February 26, 2015

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Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

February 23, 2015

The Psychotherapy Relationship: What Every Psychologist Should Know

Join us for a members-only opportunity to learn from an internationally recognized authority on the Psychotherapy Relationship.  We’re excited to present this online mentoring ECP event for early career psychotherapists and psychologists who graduated 10 years or less from their graduate degree program, featuring Dr. John Norcross. It will begin with a focused summary of meta-analyses […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

February 4, 2015

Most Valuable Paper in Psychotherapy

The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is considering papers published in Psychotherapy in 2014 for the annual award of Most Valuable Paper. Most Valuable Paper (MVP), is for a paper published in Psychotherapy chosen by the editorial board to be the most valuable to the field of psychotherapy.  Any paper published in that volume year is eligible; […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

January 18, 2015

Resource Toolkit

  Competency Initiatives in Professional Psychology   Evidence-Based Therapy Relationships   Mobile Applications for use by clients as well as providers   A free web-based system to help clinicians evaluate and monitor the course of treatment   A library of scales appropriate of use in clinical and research applications   An Excel file file available for […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

October 10, 2014

Recognition of Psychotherapy Effectiveness

Council voted to adopt as APA policy the following Resolution on the Recognition of Psychotherapy Effectiveness. Conclusion of the Resolution THEREFORE: Be It Resolved that, as a healing practice and professional service, psychotherapy is effective and highly cost- effective. In controlled trials and in clinical practice, psychotherapy results in benefits that markedly exceed those experi- enced […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

June 7, 2014

Policy & Procedures for Endorsing Candidates for APA President-elect

I.  Why it is important to endorse candidates for President-elect: A. It is in the interest of the Society to be active in APA politics to advance its mission; B. It is in the interest of the Society to support the election of APA Presidents who will advance psychotherapy in practice, in education and training, […]

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

June 11, 2013