Psychotherapy Bulletin
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Global Perspectives in Training Future Mental Health Practitioners: Challenges and Innovations from Four Continents
Abstract Amid a rapid sociocultural transformation and a growing global demand for mental health care, the effective training of future psychotherapists has become a pressing concern. This article synthesizes insights from a structured discussion held at the 56th International Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, where four international professionals from the diverse regions […]
Agostino Brugnera, PhD + 5 more
February 12, 2026
Advocacy and Mentoring Program for Diversity (AMPD)
Application Due Date: March 1, 2026 The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy announces its Advocacy and Mentoring Program for Diversity (AMPD) and invites interested doctoral students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows to become AMPD scholars. Purpose: The purpose of the Advocacy and Mentoring for Diversity Program is twofold: (a) to allow doctoral students, interns, and […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
February 7, 2026
“TAKE ONE FRESH AND TENDER KISS”
The Centennial APA President: On New Year’s Day, Jack Wiggins – the American Psychological Association’s Centennial President – celebrated his Centennial birthday. Twenty admirers gathered for a virtual birthday party on Zoom, to share tributes and remembrances, toasting and roasting throughout. The festivities culminated in heartfelt singing of “Happy Birthday.” An inspirational visionary, Jack shaped […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
January 17, 2026
President Column (61) 1: The Power of Volunteering within Our Profession
I was participating in a Department Chairs meeting within my college a few months back when we came to the topic of finding external reviewers for promotion and tenure candidates. For those who might be unfamiliar with this process, in most universities when a faculty member goes up for promotion and/or tenure, the department chair […]
Joshua K. Swift, Ph.D.
January 5, 2026
Why Artificial Intelligence Will Not Replace Human Psychologists: Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Limitations
This article builds on previous arguments (Gavazzi, 2025a; Gavazzi, 2025b) stating that although AI technologies are rapidly advancing, they cannot replace human psychologists performing psychotherapy; this is simply the result of evolutionary advantages in humans across social, emotional, and cognitive domains that are essential for therapeutic interactions. In addition, these systems are unlikely to replace […]
John Gavazzi, PsyD, ABPP
December 29, 2025
Who’s Who: Dr. Amy Ellis
Dr. Amy Ellis, PhD Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology from Hofstra University, and then did a Master’s in Psychology at Adelphi University while I worked as the Program Director of the Institute for Parenting. I then moved to Florida and completed by […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
December 28, 2025
Electronic Communication Editor’s Column 61 (1)
Happy Winter SAP! Welcome to the Winter edition of the Psychotherapy Bulletin! As we wrapped up another volume of research, psychotherapy, and collaboration, the community engagement displayed by our division stood out to me the most this year! I am continually inspired by the breadth of work being shared across our professional community. This past […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
December 28, 2025
3 Free CE: Working with Trauma-Related Nightmares
Division 29 is hosting a CE with expert psychologist Dr. Patricia Spangler. What: Working with Trauma-Related Nightmares When: Friday 12/5/25 from 12pm-3pm EST About: This webinar will provide background and rationale for working with trauma-related nightmares. It will review the steps of the model and how it was adapted for working with nightmares. We will […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 30, 2025
Reconsidering the Evidence for Exploratory Psychotherapies and Relational Processes
Introduction Insight and experience have served as organizing principles in the evolution of psychotherapy and have remained fundamental across therapeutic modalities. This is perhaps unsurprising as Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck, two major figures in the development of cognitive psychotherapies, were originally trained in psychoanalysis, while Carl Rogers, who pioneered the humanistic orientation, drew significantly […]
Charalampos Risvas, MSc + 2 more
November 30, 2025
Economic Factors on Drug Use in Adolescence
For adolescents and teenagers today, the pressures leading to substance use extend beyond peer influence or rebellion. Other factors, like economic challenges, are also an integral part of shaping adolescent behaviors, including drug and alcohol use (Goodman & Huang, 2002). Rising inequity and financial instability coupled with limited access to mental health resources contribute to […]
Anjali Modak, student + 1 more
November 30, 2025
Influence of Autism Diagnosis on Anorexia Nervosa Pathology and Prognosis
My Story: Development Through the Lifespan I was a happy child, with many saying I was quirky, in my own world, but appeared content to be there. However, as I got older, I noticed increasing turbulence in how I was feeling, becoming far more aware of feeling different. It felt like everyone around me got […]
Fiona Hollings, BS + 2 more
November 30, 2025
$500 Research Grants for Graduate and Undergraduate/Post- Baccalaureate Students Students
Description The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) is offering 10 research grants in the amount of $500 each for graduate AND undergraduate/post-baccalaureate students in the field of psychology (Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to apply! Graduate students and undergraduate students will be evaluated separately). The grant should be applied to a student […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 25, 2025