Psychotherapy Bulletin
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Toward Healing: Integrating Trauma-Informed Care and Liberation Psychology in the Treatment of Immigration Trauma
Immigration trauma is a multifaceted phenomenon rooted in the cumulative distress experienced across the migration timeline: pre-migration, migration journey, and post-migration resettlement. Each of these stages carries profound psychological implications. The experiences of war, political persecution, and natural disasters in home countries often serve as catalysts for migration yet leave behind deep emotional scars (Garcini […]
Gabriela Balardin, MS
November 14, 2025
Reel Reflections: Movies for Cultural Awareness and Psychotherapy
In a refreshing and knowledgeable manner, the authors present a thesis on social justice, identity and anti-racism through the use of media. Drs. Comas-Díaz, Abdulrehman, and Wedding combine film and miniseries as lenses through which to “witness ourselves and others,” and as ways to increase cultural awareness in a manner that is both poignant and […]
Jerrold Lee Shapiro, Ph.D.
November 14, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Jerrold Lee Shapiro, Ph.D.
Who’s Who: Jerrold Lee Shapiro, PhD Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? Boston Latin School, diploma 1960 Colby College B.A. 1964 Northwestern University, M.A. 1967 University of Waterloo (Ontario) Ph.D. 1970 APA Internship Hawaii State Hospital in Kaneohe, HI (at the time at Northwestern we were told that we could […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 12, 2025
The Impact of Divorce on Families and Therapeutic Resolutions
Divorce disrupts family structures and emotional bonds, creating lasting effects for both children and parents. It alters roles, routines, and relationships within the family system and impacts each family member differently. This paper explores the psychological and interpersonal impacts of divorce, especially on children and parents, and outlines therapeutic methods to support post-divorce adjustment. The […]
Samer Shebak, MA
November 11, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Dr. Beverly Greene, PhD, ABPP
Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I attended East Orange New Jersey Public Schools at a time when there were classes that now would be considered gifted and talented groupings based on reading test scores. They demonstrated what we now know to be true about the effects of teacher expectations […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 8, 2025
Town Hall
Division 29, You’re Invited to Speak with Representatives of CECP & APPIC! (See download for the flyer and message below for further details) All students, professionals, and psychology enthusiasts, including non-members, of APA Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy), are invited to join the Presidential Town Hall – Student Edition to learn and speak with our […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
October 22, 2025
The Maintenance of Self-Preservation in Narcissistic Personalities: Suggestions for Partners, Family Members, and Friends
Abstract This paper examines narcissistic personality disorder as a psychological reaction against internal fragmentation brought on by the activation of unresolved core maladaptive emotional states that shape a foundational sense of self. The goal for the individual exhibiting narcissistic behavior is to maintain self-preservation. Restorative regression can cause interpersonal damage that may leave partners, family […]
Michael Pica, PsyD
October 20, 2025
60 (4) Fall Presidential Column
Recently, the twenty-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina was honored with documentaries reviewing its causes as well as efforts at healing from its injuries, physical and personal. The devastation of Katrina resulted from a complex interplay of natural as well as human and structural factors. Today, we are facing a new type of hurricane, perhaps a […]
Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D., ABPP
October 4, 2025
Call for Fellow Applications
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED IS DECEMBER 15 OF EACH YEAR. The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy James Lichtenberg: jlicht@ku.edu Chair, Fellows Committee The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy encourages Society Members who wish to become Fellows of the American Psychological Association to apply (self-nominate) for APA Fellow status through our […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
October 1, 2025
Art Therapy with Ukrainian Refugees: A Pilot Program
In recent years, the number of worldwide refugees has skyrocketed. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR, 2025) reported there are over 43 million refugees—more than double what it was just 10 years ago—and 8 million asylum seekers internationally. Displaced people need support in variety of ways ranging from physical security to psychological treatment. […]
Katerina Scott, BA + 1 more
September 25, 2025
Electronic Communication Editor’s Column 60 (4)
Hello SAP! I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for your understanding regarding our shortened Fall Bulletin. I have a joyful personal update, I’m getting married! The timing coincided with our usual deadline and I would not have been able to support the team in producing the Bulletin on our regular schedule. As a result, […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
September 18, 2025
Professional Award Nominations Sought
In 2026 we will present two professional awards: one for a distinguished psychologist (career) and one for an early career psychologist (within 10 years of doctorate conferral). The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2025. Self-nominations are welcome. The early career award is given in collaboration with the American Psychological Foundation. Their portal will open […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 16, 2025