Psychotherapy Bulletin
Browse articles, research, and updates from the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.
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Finding the Link Between Expectations and Outcomes in Therapy
Premature termination is a pervasive problem in psychotherapy (Garfield, 1994) and campus mental health services are especially vulnerable to increased rates of this problem. Although client expectations have consistently been associated with premature termination (e.g., Callahan et al., 2009; Dew & Bickman, 2005; Reis & Brown, 2006), the role of therapist expectations is still not […]
Austin Drew Pierson, M.S. + 1 more
April 23, 2017
The Ethics of Helping Clients with Weight Loss in Psychotherapy
Clients often present to psychotherapy asking for help with weight loss. In the U.S., weight loss goals are normative in women and very common in men: 57% of women and 40% of men report trying to lose weight within the past year (Yaemsiri, Slining, & Agarwall, 2010). Psychologists and allied clinicians have rarely considered the […]
Margit I. Berman, Ph.D.
April 16, 2017
Bump Theory
Most therapists describe their theoretical orientation as integrative. Yet drawing from multiple therapy modes risks “shooting from the hip.” Can bump theory provide a unifying conceptual map to guide integrative treatment? This article posits that the answer is yes. What is Bump Theory? Bump theory rests on one main premise: Life bumps create emotional distress; […]
Susan Heitler, Ph.D.
April 9, 2017
2017 Student Publications Board Member
\Mr. Brien GoodwinI am honored and excited to be appointed to serve as Student Member of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy’s Publications and Communications Board. I am a third-year student in the clinical psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. My research interests include examining the relation between client motivational language and treatment efficiency, and exploring […]
Brien J. Goodwin
April 7, 2017
Sculpting Psychotherapy Integration in Argentina
An Introduction to Aiglé Aiglé Foundation is a 38-year-old nongovernmental organization (NGO) that focuses on the professional development of mental health practitioners and the delivery of clinical and community services. Aiglé is a classical Greek word that means “shining,” “radiant,” or even “illumination.” Today, aiglé is the term used for the torch carried by Olympic […]
Beatriz Gómez, Ph.D. + 1 more
April 7, 2017
Advocating to Support Graduate Student Education
From October 17th through the 20th I had the opportunity to represent Division 29 at the American Psychological Association Education Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. The focus of the conference this year was Translating Psychological Science to Educational Practice, Policy, and the Public. There were many wonderful speakers who talked about using psychological principles as […]
Joshua K. Swift, Ph.D.
April 7, 2017
In Therapy, You Must Engage the Child in the Child’s World
Henry Kronengold (2017) invites readers to experience with him a “curious space” of relational connections, playfulness, symbols, and metaphors that characterize psychotherapy with children and adolescents. What is it like for both client and therapist as they tentatively begin a therapeutic relationship, find common channels of communication, solve problems, and make sense of life’s experiences? […]
John W. Seymour, Ph.D., LMFT
April 7, 2017
When the Sun’s Coming Up
A Renewed Vision This January, Beth Rom-Rymer invited me to attend her second networking event in furtherance of the Illinois Psychological Association’s (IPA) prescriptive authority (RxP) quest. “It has never been more clear to me that the work of legislation is an ongoing process. Our RxP law’s Rules are moving through a careful approval process. […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
April 7, 2017
2017 National Multicultural Conference and Summit Visit
The 2017 National Multicultural Conference and Summit (NMCS) celebrated its 10th anniversary this year and occurred from January 4th to 6th in Portland, Oregon. Also this year, the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy’s Diversity Committee was provided with funding for one member to attend NMCS. I was happy to attend this year as Chair […]
Astrea Greig, Psy.D.
April 7, 2017
How You Can Benefit From Society Membership in 2017
Like many, I typically associate the start of a new year with themes of resolutions, change, and looking ahead to what lies in store for the coming year. This was particularly relevant for me this past New Year, as it marked the start of my time serving as the Early Career Domain Representative for the […]
Leigh Ann Carter, Psy.D.
April 7, 2017
Positives and Potential Pitfalls of Saying Yes
For students who are in graduate school, saying “yes,” can feel like a must. Graduate school, for most, was our identity, life, and job. Upon graduation, our roles change, we further develop our professional identity and our hours change. In this new chapter of our lives, as early career psychologists, saying yes becomes a choice. […]
Christopher Leonard, Psy.D.
April 7, 2017
Public Policy Challenges
Over the past several months I have started many times to write articles for the Bulletin, and each time my thoughts have been hijacked by yet another massive assault on the collective values of our profession. The preamble to the APA Ethics Code (2010, with amendments as of January 1, 2017) makes it clear that […]
Rosemary Adam-Terem, Ph.D.
April 7, 2017