Psychotherapy Bulletin
Browse articles, research, and updates from the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.
1080 articles found
“Rockin’ Pneumonia”
Advancing Practice Together Just prior to the last winter blast striking our nation’s Capital, I was very fortunate to be able to attend the 35th annual APAPO Practice Leadership conference, along with former APA Presidents James Bray and Carol Goodheart. These gatherings are always the highlight of my professional year and it was especially exciting […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
A Personal Perspective on Systemic Change
I have approached life and my career with a genuine enthusiasm for adventure. I have also found my richest experiences in life to come from learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Being asked to write about my career turning points as a relatively new psychologist evoked this uncomfortable feeling. Do I really have something […]
Rachele Vogel, Psy.D.
August 18, 2018
Community-Based Participatory Research
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a systematic way of approaching research endeavors with members of typically underserved communities (Danley & Ellison, 1997; Israel et al., 2004). The inherently collaborative approach is designed to foster co-learning, that is, a bi-directional process of learning in which researchers and community members work together to understand the unique needs […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D. + 3 more
August 5, 2018
Congratulations to the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy 2018 Award Winners and Grant Recipients!
Distinguished Psychologist Award Jacques Barber Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D., ABPP is Professor and Dean, Gordon F Derner School of Psychology formerly the Institute of Advanced Studies in Psychology at Adelphi University. He is professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and in the Psychology Graduate Group at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
August 2, 2018
Investigating the Effectiveness of an Interpersonal Therapy Intervention for Mental Health Conditions in India
The authors of this article aimed to provide empirical support for an interpersonal therapy intervention for decreasing levels of depression and anxiety for adults in a specific resource-scarce community in India. The team of researchers in the study include members of Columbia University Teachers College Global Mental Health Lab, which investigates empirically supported treatments for […]
Daria Diakonova-Curtis, Ph.D.
July 22, 2018
5 Essential Conference Survival Guidelines
1. Start Small When Planning Your Itinerary Conferences are packed full of events, and like a marathon, pacing is key. A little bit of planning can go a huge way! We recommend earmarking your top three events and moving from there. But how do you know which top three events to pick? You may want […]
Elizabeth D. Kilmer, M.S. + 1 more
July 15, 2018
Conference Survival Guide
Between conference fees, travel, food, and lodging, costs for conferences can add up quickly. We’ve got some tips to keep costs as reasonable as possible. 1. Book in Advance It’s (almost) never too early to start tracking hotel and flight cost. Sites like Kayak, and apps like Hopper will even send alerts to your phone […]
Elizabeth D. Kilmer, M.S. + 1 more
July 8, 2018
Top 5 Lessons Gained in Working with Dr. Jeffrey Barnett
This past December, Dr. Jeffrey Barnett stepped down from his leadership role as Publications Chair of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Barnett has been instrumental in the mentorship, guidance, and friendship he has bestowed to me. In reflecting over the past four years of knowing and working with him, I found myself […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D.
June 17, 2018
Results of the SAP Election for 2019
Dear Members, I hope this message finds you well. Please join me in congratulating the winners of this year’s election for positions in our Society’s governance: President-Elect: Jennifer Callahan, PhD Treasurer: Jesse J. Owen, PhD Domain Representative for Diversity: Manijeh Badiee, PhD Domain Representative for Education and Training: Marilyn A. Cornish, PhD Domain Representative for Membership: Jean M. Birbilis, PhD […]
Michael J. Constantino, Ph.D.
June 12, 2018
Developing a Therapeutic Relationship Monitoring System for Group Treatment
Abstract The use of outcome monitoring systems to identify clients that are at-risk for treatment failure has now become part of daily clinical practice, shown in 25 empirical studies to improve client outcomes. These promising findings have led to outcome monitoring systems being recognized as evidence-based. Feedback systems based on client perception of therapeutic processes […]
Rebecca A. Janis + 2 more
June 6, 2018
3 Cognitive Distortions of Being Present-Centered
There are three basic cognitive distortions related to the notion of “living in the moment” or “being present-centered” that surface as a result of the popular culture embracing the value of mindfulness (Hendlin, 2017). I want to briefly describe them, indicating what makes them distortions, or misunderstandings, of the most dynamic and meaningful form of […]
Steven J. Hendlin, Ph.D.
June 3, 2018
Operations
Life, and the mind, are puzzles. “Trying to understand life” goes way back. The Chinese Taoists said life is a flow, a way, and the best life is one that follows the way. A little obscure, but somehow plausible. The Confucians basically said to be a good person, follow the rules, and do the right […]
Steve Davidson, Ph.D.
May 20, 2018