Psychotherapy Bulletin
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Education in Suicide Prevention Should Be Required in the Training of All Healthcare Psychologists
Over the last 20 years, the rates of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicides have rapidly increased in the United States (Garnett & Curtin, 2023). At the same time, evidence has developed that interventions can effectively reduce the risk of suicide (Calati et al., 2018). Given these changes, it is time for APA to require […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP + 1 more
November 22, 2023
A Message from the Society’s Publications & Communications Board Chair
Discovering My Professional Home When guiding graduate students through their academic journeys, I consistently emphasize the importance of finding a “professional home” – an organization that not only advocates for their desires and requirements but also offers a supportive community and a wealth of information. Any one of my past students will attest to the […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D.
November 22, 2023
Bronfenbrenner and Psychotherapy: A Tale by an Emerging Clinician
I was inspired to write this piece by my postdoctoral mentor, Joanna Drinane, who asked about the integration of my two programs of study. To make a long story short, I achieved my PhD in Human Development and Family Studies some years ago and joined the Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Program at the University […]
Rochelle C. Cassells, PhD
November 22, 2023
Making Mental Health More Accessible
Mental health is a global concern with profound societal and individual implications. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects over 264 million people worldwide, making it the leading cause of disability. Anxiety disorders aren’t far behind. To tackle this growing crisis, we need to highlight the role of consulting psychology in improving mental […]
Shaakira Haywood Stewart, PhD
November 22, 2023
The Pennsylvania Psychological Association’s Practice Research Network
History teaches us that some professions have not survived the test of time as well as the profession of psychology. One example of a failed discipline is the antique science of phrenology, the study of skull protuberances. Phrenology posited that skull characteristics reveal a person’s character and mental capacity. The reader may not be aware […]
Stephen A Ragusea, PsyD, ABPP
November 22, 2023
Patient Suicides: Preparing Students for Difficult Challenges
Having a patient die from suicide is one of the events most feared by psychotherapists, yet a recent survey found that 6% of psychologists had at least one patient die from suicide while in treatment in the last year (Leitzel & Knapp, 2021). The ongoing possibility of a patient’s suicide prompted Simon (2011) to write […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
November 22, 2023
Being Informed About Informed Consent
Part One: Foundational Issues The informed consent process is an essential component of ethical, legal, and clinically effective practice by psychotherapists. Yet, how we engage in this process can have significant implications for the unfolding professional relationship and for the assessment, treatment, or other professional services provided. This is the first of four consecutive articles […]
Jeffrey E. Barnett, Psy.D., ABPP
November 22, 2023
Psychotherapy Practice over the Lifespan
As members of the Professional Practice Committee of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, we are tasked with meeting the needs of private practitioners. In our monthly meetings, we noted how the needs and experiences of practitioners change as one matures into the role of a psychotherapist. Since our committee has a diverse combination […]
Genée D. Jackson, PhD + 3 more
November 22, 2023
Considerations in Trauma-Informed Training
In this article, we propose a trauma-informed lens as an essential ingredient of clinical competency. We draw from established trauma theory and research (e.g., Levine, 2010; Mate & Mate, 2022; Menakem, 2017; van der Kolk, 2014), including that specific to graduate and postgraduate supervision (e.g., Courtois, 2018; Knight & Borders, 2018; McChesney, 2022) to explore […]
Rebecca A. Burwell, PhD
November 22, 2023
“Please Don’t Take Him Just Because You Can”
2018 Was A Great Year: In March, the APA Practice Leadership Conference (PLC) celebrated its 35th anniversary with over 300 colleagues honoring Katherine Nordal during her final PLC. “During my career, I have tried to embody and facilitate this affirming, strategic collaboration between practice and other parts of our discipline, connected groups and organizations, policymakers […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
November 22, 2023
2023 Editor’s Column 58(4)
“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” -Robert Southey Greetings SfAP Membership, Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season! May you be surrounded by loved ones and enjoying time together as the winter sets in during the month of December. […]
Joanna M. Drinane, Ph.D.
November 22, 2023
2023 President’s Column 58(4)
As I have been reflecting on having had the privilege of serving as the president of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy this year and preparing to write my last Bulletin column while in this role, I have become even more grateful for this organization and its members than I ever have been before. […]
Jean Birbilis, Ph.D.
November 22, 2023