Psychotherapy Bulletin
Browse articles, research, and updates from the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.
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The Transition to Motherhood for Therapists
As Mother’s Day approached this year, I found myself reflecting on my experiences the previous May. It was a watershed year for me, both professionally and personally, as I navigated the challenges of a postdoctoral residency in child community mental health while learning to parent. Last year, I was midway through my residency and deeply […]
Maggie Benedict-Montgomery, Ph.D.
August 13, 2017
APA Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Student Scholarship Program
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) is pleased to announce that it will sponsor three $200 student scholarships to attend: An Introduction to Dyadic Data Analysis in Psychotherapy Research A North American Society for Psychotherapy Research (NASPR) Science-to-Practice Workshop October 28th, 2017 Lake George, NY 9:00am to 4:00pm Given the Society’s close connection […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
August 11, 2017
Sharing Research Findings
Psychotherapists as Scientist Practitioners Research is important in the scientific field of psychotherapy, where we tend to think of ourselves as “scientist-practitioners” (Overholser, 2012). Although some psychologists are active researchers and clinicians, the importance of consuming research and research productivity as well as the attitudes toward science and research evidence might differ per setting (e.g., […]
Katie Aafjes-van Doorn, DClinPsy
August 6, 2017
“Two Versions of Me”
Since the mid-1900s, the United States has been the destination of choice for international students, and each year almost half a million international students enroll in American universities (Haynie, 2014). These students typically arrive with clear academic and professional goals, but they may not have considered what it will be like to be functioning in […]
Yu-ting Ching + 2 more
August 6, 2017
Where Do We Fit?
Considerable literature exists on the value of supporting first-generation college students (FGCS) since Billson and Terry (1982) coined the term, “first-generation college student” to describe students whose parents did not attend college. However, there is limited research on first-generation graduate students (FGGS), especially those in health service psychology programs. Motivated in part by the American […]
Amy C. King, M.A.
August 6, 2017
Not Too Young, Not Too Old, Just…
From as young as I can remember, adults were always asking me what I wanted to be when I was older. And being the future-thinker that I am, I always excitedly answered, “Rockette! Lawyer! Doctor!” until I found my calling as a psychologist at the ripe old age of 14. I could not wait to […]
Jaime Kaplan, Psy.D.
August 6, 2017
Psychoeducational Training, Mental Health Literacy, and Help-Seeking Among African American College Students
Background Information Prevalence of mental disorders among college students is comparable to that of non-students of the same age, and these disorders are increasing in number and severity (Blanco et al., 2008). Among African American college students, the underutilization of mental health services is especially prevalent. Adult African Americans are 10% more likely to report experiencing serious […]
Tanisha Pelham, M.S. + 2 more
August 6, 2017
Meet Your 2017 Web Team
Since its inception, the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy has always strived to reach its ever-expanding audience. However, following the redesign of our website in October 2014, we experienced an exponential increase in the number of visitors who are not only reading our content, but also accessing Society resources. This shows we are moving […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D.
August 6, 2017
Remembering Eugene Gendlin
Eugene T. Gendlin, PhD, the American philosopher and psychologist who developed the mind-body connection practice called “Focusing,” died on May 1, 2017, at the age of 90 in Spring Valley, New York. His death was announced by the International Focusing Institute (www.focusing.org), which was founded in 1985 by Dr. Gendlin to promote the practice of […]
Catherine Torpey
August 6, 2017
Washington Scene
Continuing Progress at the State Level On April 3, 2017, Idaho became the fifth state in the nation to allow prescriptive authority to psychologists. After three years of work by the Idaho Psychological Association, the legislation passed both houses without opposition and with only two nay votes. How did this happen? Here are a few […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
August 6, 2017
Understanding the Hows and Whys of Group Therapy
In the competition between therapy modalities in the United States today, group psychotherapy is clearly on the ropes. As I write these words, the Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology (CRSPPP) of the American Psychological Association is considering another petition offered by APA Division 49 (Group Psychotherapy) to have group […]
Nancy W. Kelly, Ph.D., LCSW
August 6, 2017
What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Clients request, question, or reject information related to their diagnoses at various times, and in a myriad of ways (e.g., “My partner says I have Borderline Personality Disorder, do I?”, “My mood is all over the place! Do you think I’m bipolar?”, “Maybe it’s ADHD?”). At intake, clients seek clarification of the nature of their […]
Sara Beth Austin, M.A. + 1 more
August 6, 2017