Psychotherapy Bulletin
Browse articles, research, and updates from the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.
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Emotional Closeness in Arab American Families
Theoretical Background In individualistic Western cultures, the concept of enmeshment denotes that there can be too much loyalty and interdependence within a family; this idea intersects in challenging ways with the high degree of loyalty that is central to Arab family values. In varying cultural contexts, extreme togetherness may be preferred by family members as […]
Nour M. Abdelghani, M.A. + 1 more
October 22, 2017
Key Factors of Internship Burnout and Possible Solutions
Psychology predoctoral interns face many challenges, as difficult roles and competing expectations may lead to burnout. Edelwich (1980) defined burnout as “a progressive loss of idealism, energy, and purpose by people in the helping professions as a result of the conditions of their work” (p. 14). Common factors contributing to burnout include difficult cases, feeling […]
Christina Burg, M.A. + 10 more
October 22, 2017
2018 Society Awards & Grants – Call for Nominations
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is pleased to share our calls for grants for the 2018 year. Please see below and be sure to check out our full listing of grants and awards here: https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/members/awards/ Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Distinguished Award for the International Advancement of Psychotherapy Description Concurrent with the mission […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
October 20, 2017
Incorporating the Role Religion Plays for a Client into Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Christians with Depression by Michelle Pearce, PhD is a phenomenal guide to treating religious clients suffering from a depressive episode. It not only provides an evidence based treatment model, but exemplifies the importance of compassion and respect for the client and their values and beliefs that they bring to therapy. Although […]
Tyler Hernandez, M.S.
October 15, 2017
Attachment-Based Family Therapy and Individual Emotion-Focused Therapy for Unresolved Anger
Abstract Twenty-six clients who received 10 weeks of either attachment-based family therapy or individual emotion-focused therapy for unresolved anger toward a parent were interviewed six months after completing treatment. Interviews were analyzed using the consensual qualitative research approach. Clients in both conditions reported improved relationships with parents, gaining a new perspective of their parent, increased […]
Ravit Steinmann + 4 more
October 2, 2017
Conversion Disorder with Psychogenic Seizures and Its Psychological Trauma-Related Etiology
Conversion disorder, formerly known as functional neurological disorder, does not have one known etiology, similar to many other disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, etc.) (Faustman, 1995; Stansfeld & Rasul, 2007). The lack of a specific etiology may be due to the fact that there are various specifiers that can be used within the conversion disorder diagnosis. […]
Kourtney Schroeder, Psy.D.
October 1, 2017
2018 APA President-Elect Candidate Statements
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, Division 29 of the American Psychological Association is pleased to announce its decision to endorse Drs. Rosie Phillips Bingham and Ray DiGiuseppe for President-elect of APA, 2018. Rosie Phillips Bingham. Ph.D., ABPP Psychotherapy is the window into the soul of psychology. I was an avid supporter […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 14, 2017
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) was developed by Drs. Anthony Mannarino, Judith Cohen and Esther Deblinger. TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment that has been evaluated and refined during the past 25 years to help children and adolescents recover after exposure to traumatic life events. TF-CBT is both a phase-based and components-based intervention. The initial focus […]
Anthony P. Mannarino, Ph.D. + 1 more
September 10, 2017
The Perils of Denial
After reading the recent Hoffman report (Hoffman et al., 2015), I found myself wondering how respected individuals in my field could participate (even indirectly) in such horrific acts. As an intern who is soon to be an early career psychologist, I considered that, while there are many complex factors at the heart of any man-made […]
Mariya Dvoskina, Psy.D.
September 3, 2017
An Exciting Time for Us
There’s a lot happening in the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. We had another spectacular quarter. Here are some of the highlights. Psychotherapy had another great year in 2016. We recently heard that we actually brought in more income than budgeted. Dr. Mark Hilsenroth and his team continue to strengthen the journal making it […]
Jeffrey Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP
September 1, 2017
One Side of the Coin
After writing The Positives and Potential Pitfalls of Saying Yes (2017) I decided to share a positive experience that highlights the benefits of saying yes. This moment was when I said yes during my doctoral internship year. As an intern, I was hired by my internship site (Wichita State University Counseling and Testing Center) during […]
Christopher Leonard, Psy.D.
August 27, 2017
Deliberate Interleaving Practice in Psychotherapy Training
“Do that scale again.” “Do that fingering transition again.” “Let me hear that again.” Even if the scale was correct, it had to be done…again. As a novice musician, the word, “again,” became synonymous with repetitive practice. Practice for the sake of practice, because practice makes perfect. I (voice of 3rd author; true story) had […]
Patrick K. Love, B.S. + 2 more
August 20, 2017