Psychotherapy Bulletin
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2026 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT James Boswell, PhD I am honored to run for President-Elect of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. I am a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at the University at Albany, State University of New York. I received my PhD in clinical psychology from Penn State University and […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 20, 2026
Overview of important changes in the recently updated 2025 SAP Bylaws
A Bylaws Revision Task Force was formed in early 2024 to address the need to update our Bylaws for the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP). Task force members include this author as well as Linda Carter, and Tracey Martin, SAP Administrator. Task force members originally met in person during the 2024 Winter Board […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 20, 2026
President’s Column 61 (2)
The Value of Belonging As President, I often get the opportunity to talk to individuals about why they should be members of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP). My rationale typically reflects a list of tangibles or concrete benefits that they will receive as a result of joining the division. These include access […]
Joshua K. Swift, Ph.D.
April 8, 2026
The Myth of Monolithic Experience: Navigating Intra-Cultural Assumptions through Deliberate Practice
Cultural matching between client and clinicians has long been discussed in psychotherapy as a strategy to enhance treatment engagement and therapeutic alliance (Cabral & Smith, 2011). Practitioners often assume that shared cultural background inherently improves therapeutic connection, reducing cultural barriers and enhancing understanding. Empirical evidence supports the notion that ethnic or language matching can improve […]
Joel Jin, PhD
April 5, 2026
“ON THE ROAD AGAIN…. SEEIN’ THINGS THAT I MAY NEVER SEE AGAIN”
Why Not Join APA President Wendi Williams? Katherine McGuire, Chief APA Advocacy Officer spent nearly twenty-five years on Capitol Hill, retiring after having served as Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Health, Education and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Appreciating the importance of psychology’s personal involvement in the political/public policy process, she has regularly been providing special […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
March 30, 2026
I’ll Rest When I’m Dead: A Student’s Guide to Self-Care Amidst the Hustle Culture of Graduate School
There have been many times throughout graduate school where self-care did not feel like it was for me or that it was even allowed to be for me. Who really has time as a graduate student to practice self-care, let alone regularly? While I was informed about the importance of self-care as a fundamental practice […]
Sarah Bondy, MA
March 29, 2026
No Psychologist is an Island: Building Ethical Strength Through Community
Professions exist as shared communities with each profession defined by its specialized tasks and standards to uphold, including ethical codes, shared values, and professional norms. Psychology, like other professions, is grounded in a shared ethical code, specialized expertise, and a commitment to public service. These core elements are dynamic and continuously refined through ongoing professional […]
John Gavazzi, PsyD, ABPP + 1 more
March 19, 2026
Reclaiming Psychotherapy: A Health-Centered Alternative to the Western Medical Paradigm Offered by Traditional Chinese Medicine
Abstract The dominant Western medical model in psychotherapy, centered on illness and problems, has revealed limitations including over-pathologization and poor treatment outcomes. This paper proposes Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a robust, health-centered alternative paradigm. TCM offers a holistic, person-centered approach that views mental health as inseparable from physical health, emphasizing balance (Pínghéng Guān平衡), unity […]
Changming Duan, Ph.D. + 8 more
March 19, 2026
Navigating Dementia Care: Balancing Cognitive Decline, Emotional Well-Being, and Caregiver Resilience in Later Life
Dementia as a Global Challenge Dementia represents one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. Globally, an estimated 55 million people are living with dementia, a number expected to double every 20 years as populations age (World Health Organization, 2021). Dementia is a disorder characterized by progressive neurocognitive decline affecting memory, […]
Ayesha Riaz, MS + 1 more
March 17, 2026
Electronic Communications Editor Letter 61(2)
Division 29, We hope this message finds you well. As we continue our work in supporting and advancing the field of psychotherapy, we want to remind you that we are still actively accepting submissions for the Psychotherapy Bulletin. The Bulletin remains a vibrant space for clinicians, scholars, and trainees to share ideas, research, reflections, and […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
March 17, 2026
From Research to Practice: Meet the Author Event Promotes International Dialogue in Psychotherapy
On January 24, 2026, the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP) China Chapter successfully hosted its member event Meet the Author. The event was jointly organized by SAP International Domain, and the SAP China Membership Engagement Committee of International Domain, and hosted by the Hubei Oriental Insight Mental Health Institute (OI). The event aimed […]
Di An, A + 3 more
March 17, 2026
Student Research Grant: Supporting Psychotherapy Students Worldwide
This video introduces the Student Research Grant offered by the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29). The award provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in psychotherapy, helping cover expenses such as conference participation and research-related activities. By supporting students around the world, the program promotes international collaboration, professional […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
February 17, 2026