Psychotherapy Bulletin
Browse articles, research, and updates from the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.
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Using Self-determination Theory to Inform Interventions for Suicidal Patients
Consider this example: A psychologist sought consultation because her patient was not responding adequately to treatment. The consultant asked her three questions: Have you built a connection with your patient? Does your patient feel a sense of control and engagement in psychotherapy? Is your patient building the skills to handle their emotions and life difficulties? […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
April 5, 2024
2024 Editor’s Column 59(2)
Hello Division 29 and members of SAP! Spring is here and we are so thrilled to share exciting updates and accomplishments of the division. We had a successful Winter Psychotherapy Bulletin and eBulletin publication thanks to the incredible submissions from authors like you. Our eBulletin connects with about 6,000 subscribers; people from around the world […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
April 5, 2024
2024 President’s Column 59 (2)
Hello everyone! I am very pleased to report that our Society board meeting in January was very enjoyable and productive. One of the areas we focused on was how the Society can offer more value to our members. In this spirit, I would like to use this space to offer a free clinical training resource […]
Tony Rousmaniere, Psy.D.
April 3, 2024
2024 Elections Home
I am writing to you today about the 2024 SAP elections, which are soon approaching, to announce our 2024 SAP candidates! Voting begins April 15th. You will receive your ballot via email, from APA. Please be on the lookout at that time. In the meantime, please review the candidates’ statements here! Thanks to our SAP leaders who have agreed to run for positions and to contribute their time […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
Member-At-Large Diversity: Candidate Statements
Changming Duan, PhD I feel truly humbled to be nominated to run for election for Member-at-Large: Diversity of Division 29 – Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP). SAP is an outstanding community that has not only provided me and its members a welcoming professional home, judicious intellectual guidance, and strong collegial support, but also […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
Domain Representative for Membership: Candidate Statements
Jairo Fuertes, PhD Dear colleagues, it would be a privilege to serve Division 29 as the Membership Domain Representative. I have served D29 in the past as the Diversity Domain Rep and as Chair of the Education and Training Committee. As a psychotherapy researcher and clinician, D29 is my academic home, it is a place […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
Domain Representative for Education and Training: Candidate Statements
Erica Marshall-Lee, PhD, ABPP, ABSMIP It is an honor to submit my candidate statement for Domain Representative for Education and Training. I am an Associate Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and board certified clinical psychologist. I have a long standing commitment to providing recovery-oriented and culturally responsive services to individuals experiencing severe and […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
Domain Representative for Psychotherapy Practice: Candidate Statements
Amy Ellis, PhD It is a privilege to be nominated for Psychotherapy Practice Domain Representative for the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SfAP). My role within SfAP has evolved over time – initially as the Associate Editor of the Website, and later nominated for Editor of the Website. I have come full circle and […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
Treasurer: Candidate Statements
Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, LP, ABPP The opportunity to serve as treasurer of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy would be a welcome extension of my commitment to grow and promote our division as a home for psychotherapy practice, research, and training. I was honored to serve as president of the division in 1993, […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
President: Candidate Statements
Joshua Swift, PhD I am extremely honored to be considered for the president position for the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. For the past 55 years, the Society has been a driving force in shaping what our field looks like today. If elected, my presidential initiative would focus on both preservation and expansion. In […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 1, 2024
Deliberate Practice Supervision Series from the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy Program
In this introductory article we provide a brief overview of what Deliberate Practice is and why it matters for psychotherapists. We then present the Sentio Supervision Model, a 7-step Deliberate Practice supervision approach developed by the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program that helps trainers integrate comprehensive skill building into clinical supervision. What is […]
Alexandre Vaz, PhD + 1 more
March 22, 2024
The Myth of the Psychologist: Changing Emotional States is a Process Not an Outcome
The Omniscience Psychologist As a psychologist, I typically get one of two responses when I meet someone new and they inquire about my profession. The first is a quick clamor response, as if by speaking I can plunge deeply into their psyche and see parts of themselves they prefer to stay hidden. The second response […]
Francis Stevens, Ph.D.
March 22, 2024