Psychotherapy Bulletin
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At the end of 2023, Alex Siegel, Director of Professional Affairs, Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, reported that there were 40 jurisdictions (39 effective), out of a total of 55 states and territories, which had adopted and were part of the PSYPACT Commission. The Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) allows for increased access of […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
January 16, 2024
A Call to Action: Decolonizing Clinical Practice
Theories and processes of psychology have largely been influenced by North American and European psychologists whose Western-oriented paradigms have not promoted inclusivity or recognized the strengths of ethnically diverse cultures. Western paradigms promote power, hierarchical order, and structural privilege to the detriment of the well-being and mental health of racially and ethnically diverse cultures (Goodman […]
August Alderman M.S. + 4 more
January 15, 2024
2024 Editor’s Column 59(1)
When I committed to a three-year term as Website Editor in January 2023, I had no idea how much we would grow in the first twelve months. From this, I have been reflecting on my time in the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. I have had the pleasure of being a part of Division […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
January 15, 2024
Personal Psychotherapy as an Essential Self-Care Strategy
Numerous authors have emphasized the importance of the ongoing practice of self-care for psychotherapists (e.g. Baker, 2003; Barnett et al., 2007; Norcross & VandenBos, 2018; Wise & Reuman, 2019). Support for this focus on self-care by all psychotherapists is found in the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Ethics Code, […]
Jeffrey E. Barnett, Psy.D., ABPP + 1 more
January 14, 2024
The Historical Mental Health Effects of Viral Infections: Implications for COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the response efforts created an omnipresent effect of COVID-19 to individuals in the United States and globally in 2020. This literature review was written in 2021, one year after the outbreak, and recent studies have reported that the COVID-19 pandemic was an event that elicited behavioral, emotional, and psychological turmoil […]
Sheela Joshi, PsyD
January 1, 2024
The Differences Between Borderline Personality and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Why do Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Get Confused? The World Health Organization’s 11th revision of the International Classification of Disease defines Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) as meeting full criteria for PTSD plus symptoms of disturbances in self-organization. Disturbances in self-organization can best be categorized as experiencing strong emotional dysregulation, negative […]
Simona Stoian, MS + 1 more
January 1, 2024
Cultural Influences and Heteronormativity on Experiences in Romantic Relationships
Romantic relationships are influenced by various concepts, including the dominant discourses in society, cultural norms, and heteronormativity. One’s interpretation and connection to their significant other is informed by their childhood and family influences, the historical context and geographical location of their upbringing, along with the persistence of religiosity and the corresponding practices. Considering religion, heteronormativity […]
Kedene Smith, LMFT + 1 more
January 1, 2024
2024 President’s Column 59 (1)
Dear Members of APA Division 29, Happy New Year! I am both honored and thrilled to begin my year as President of APA Division 29. I would first like to thank Jean Birbilis for her leadership in 2023. As we embark on this new year together, I am keenly aware of the responsibility and opportunity […]
Tony Rousmaniere, Psy.D.
January 1, 2024
Evaluating the Impact of Digital CBT Lesson Completion on Clinical Outcomes
Abstract This paper reports the latest results from a series of studies investigating predictors of outcomes for users of an online, self-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) platform. Each disorder-specific module on the platform consists of lessons with educational slides that include interactive exercises. This study investigates the number of slides completed for each lesson and […]
George (Jeb) S Brown, Ph.D. + 1 more
December 31, 2023
The Role of Humility in Treating Suicidal Patients
Seasoned psychotherapists have all had the experience of sitting in a room with patients who have serious thoughts of killing themselves. Some may have already had a suicide attempt or multiple attempts and continue to have access to the means to kill themselves. They may feel like others would be better off if they were […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
December 17, 2023
Call for SAP Program Proposals APA 2024
Submission deadline for division programs: January 10th 2024 at 5pm EST. We are excited to bring the community back together in person in Seattle, WA — and we want you there! If you have new research or ideas to share and can connect with an audience, we encourage you to submit a proposal. This year, we […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
December 8, 2023
2024 Student Paper Award Competition
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy student award competitions include four awards for the best papers submitted on specific topics and two standard awards: Donald K. Freedheim Student Development Paper Award: Best paper on psychotherapy theory, practice, or research Lillian Comas-Diaz Diversity Paper Award: Best paper on issues of diversity in psychotherapy Mathilda B. […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
December 6, 2023