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SAP Who’s Who: Dr. John Norcross, PhD, ABPP
SAP Who’s Who: John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I am a proud graduate of Rutgers University, where I was a first-generation college student and was expertly mentored in clinical research and psychotherapy integration by Drs. Michal Wogan, Andy Bondy, and Arnie Lazarus. I was […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
August 1, 2025
Nominations Ballot 2026
Dear SAP (Division 29) Colleague: The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division of Psychotherapy, 29) seeks nominations of creative individuals and great leaders! We would like both new and experienced voices to advance our increasingly important work on behalf of psychotherapy. The SAP Board encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to seek nomination. NOMINATE […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
July 29, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Dr. Susan Heitler
Who’s Who: Dr. Susan Heitler Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I enjoyed undergraduate school at Harvard, went to Boston University for a Masters Degree in education, and then applied to NYU for a clinical psychology PhD where I almost didn’t get accepted. For the opportunity to earn my doctorate, […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
June 5, 2025
2025 APA Division 29 Program
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (Division 29) is happy to announce our 2025 APA convention program! When: August 7 to August 9. Where: Colorado Convention Center, Denver Colorado All sessions offering CE credits have been reviewed and approved by the American Psychological Association Office for Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and the Continuing Education […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
May 20, 2025
Psychotherapy – Volume 62(2)
Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, APA Division 29 Interested in learning more about the journal? Click here to meet our editors and dig deeper into this invaluable resource for clincians!
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 24, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Danny Wedding, PhD, MPH
Danny Wedding, PhD MPH Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I joined the USAF right after high school, and the Air Force made me a medic. I discovered I liked working with doctors and nurses, and I especially enjoyed working with patients on the psychiatry wards. I used the GI […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 10, 2025
SAP Presidential Citation
Luyao Ma Receives SAP Presidential Citation Divisional Presidential Citations are provided in recognition of outstanding contributions or highlighting exceptional service and leadership. These citations promote organizational values as well as encourage continuing involvement and collaboration. As President of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, it is my deepest privilege and honor to award Luyao Ma a […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 5, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Ronald F. Levant, Ed.D., A.B.P.P., M.B.A., L.H.D. (Hon.)
Who’s Who- Ronald F. Levant, Ed.D., A.B.P.P., M.B.A., L.H.D. (Hon.) Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? Ronald F. Levant (BA, History, University of California, Berkeley; BA, Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, Honors with Great Distinction; EdD, Clinical Psychology and Public Practice, Harvard University; MBA, General Management, Boston University, High Honors) […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
February 6, 2025
Building Bridges: The SAP China Conference Successfully Conducted
From November 6 to 9, 2024, the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP) China Conference, titled Counseling and Psychotherapy in Practice: New Perspectives on Therapist Skills and Development (心理咨询与治疗实践：治疗师技能与发展的新视野), was successfully conducted. The conference was organized by the SAP International Domain and its Chinese Member Engagement Committee, with Hubei Oriental Insight Mental Health Institute […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy + 3 more
December 13, 2024
SAP Who’s Who: Stewart Cooper, PhD, ABPP
Who’s Who – Stewart Cooper, PhD, ABPP Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I did all three of my degrees, a BA in Psychology, MA in Counseling, and PhD with concentrations in Counseling Psychology and Research Methodology, at Indiana University- Bloomington. My internship was somewhat innovative being split between the […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
December 6, 2024
Call for 2025 Nominations
Dear SAP (Division 29) Colleague: The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division of Psychotherapy, 29) seeks nominations of creative individuals and great leaders! We would like both new and experienced voices to advance our increasingly important work on behalf of psychotherapy. The SAP Board encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to seek nomination. NOMINATE […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 8, 2024
Psychotherapy Skills and Methods CE
When: Friday, September 27, 2024 12:00-2:00pm EST What: 2 CE credits for Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Members Details: Everyone “knows” that what psychotherapists do is crucial to treatment success, but what exactly has been shown in the research evidence to work? A multiyear, inter-organizational task force of scientist-practitioners compiled, analyzed, and disseminated what […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 24, 2024