Psychotherapy Bulletin
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SAP 2018 Nominations Ballot
Dear SAP (Division 29) Colleague: The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division of Psychotherapy, 29) seeks nominations of creative individuals and great leaders! We would like both new and experienced voices to advance our increasingly important work on behalf of psychotherapy. The SAP Board encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to seek nomination. NOMINATE […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
October 5, 2018
Division 29 Endorsement for President-elect Candidate
The Board of Directors of Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy) has endorsed the candidacy of Dr. Armand Cerbone for President-elect of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Cerbone has demonstrated a clear and noteworthy record of commitment to advancing psychotherapy in education and training, research, practice, and the public interest. Moreover, he has […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
October 2, 2018
Therapeutic Alliances with Families
With this book, the therapeutic alliance with couples and families research has finally coalesced into a skilful and wise clinical tool. In the last ten years there have been a plethora of books (Sprenkle at al 2009) and papers (Higham 2012) raising the importance of attending to the therapeutic alliance for couple and family therapists. […]
Mark Rivett
September 30, 2018
Statement of APA President Regarding Why Women May Not Report Sexual Assault
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2018/09/report-sexual-assault.aspx September 24, 2018 Statement of APA President Regarding the Science Behind Why Women May Not Report Sexual Assault: Traumatic memories stored differently in the brain, according to psychological research WASHINGTON — Following is a statement by Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD, president of the American Psychological Association, regarding what the scientific research says about the reporting […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 25, 2018
Join the SAP Early Career Psychologist Listserv
Attention ECPs! Have you joined our new Division 29 ECP Listerv? Communicate, connect, and share resources with fellow Division 29 ECP members. Receive the latest news and announcements on all things ECP-related. To join, simply send a request message to: DIV29ECP-request@lists.apa.org
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 20, 2018
SAP President Elect Announces APA Convention Theme and Presidential Initiative
Hello Division Members: As I fully realize my president-elect status (which, to be honest, is a little overwhelming), I would like to briefly introduce myself and also our convention theme and my primary presidential initiative for my upcoming (2019) presidential year. I am pleased to announce the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy theme for […]
Nancy L. Murdock, Ph.D.
September 20, 2018
Board of Directors Statement on Diversity
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy values and honors diversity (as defined in the APA ethics code) in its Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, committees, as well as in its membership. We work to create and maintain an inclusive environment that welcomes the perspectives and voices of all participants. We recognize the contributions of […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 19, 2018
The Association Between Cultural Concealment and Psychotherapy Outcomes
In this article, Drinane, Owen, and Tao (2018) examined the concept of cultural concealment in psychotherapy, specifically whether cultural concealment predicted psychotherapy outcomes. Cultural concealment refers to the phenomenon of clients hiding aspects of their identity and culture related experiences in therapy. Clients may unconsciously or consciously avoid discussing their oppressed identities or identities that […]
Minnah W. Farook, M.A., Ed.S.
September 16, 2018
Overcoming a Primary Barrier to Practice-Based Research
Abstract Practice-based research is an important means of bridging the gap between the science and practice of psychotherapy. Unfortunately, numerous barriers exist for clinicians who want to conduct research in practice settings. One specific barrier that has received minimal attention in the literature—lack of access to institutional review board (IRB) oversight for independent ethics review—can […]
Travis L. Osborne + 1 more
September 11, 2018
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Assist Individuals Facing Oppression
Many individuals in the U.S. experience oppression on the basis of their racial and/or ethnic identity, immigration status, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious identity, language, etc. (Benner & Wang, 2014; Corbett & Hill, 2012; Maira, 2004; Unks, 1995; M. S. Williams, 2000). Further, many individuals hold multiple marginalized identities that […]
Sannisha Dale, Ph.D., Ed.M. + 1 more
September 2, 2018
Call for Nominations
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP) is seeking candidates for Student Representative for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2020. The duties of the Student Representative include: Chairing and coordinating the activities of the Student Development Committee. Serving as an elected, voting member of the Society’s Board of Directors […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
August 31, 2018
Reflections From an American Psychological Association/American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award Recipient for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology
Nick: You’ve been selected as the recipient of the 2018 APA/APF gold medal award for life achievement in the application of psychology, which recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to the advanced application of psychology through methods, research, and/or application of psychological techniques to important practical problems. So, as you look back over your […]
Nicholas R. Morrison, Ph.D.
August 23, 2018