Bridging Practice & Research
Delve into the intersection of research and practice, where theory meets application. This section highlights how empirical research can inform clinical practice and how practical experiences can shape future research directions.
182 articles found
Internal Family Systems: Exploring Its Problematic Popularity
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a theory of mind organization developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1990s, which posits that the mind is an internal system of parts that exist separately and in conversation with one another. While this approach, on the surface, sounds like many theories of psychotherapy (e.g., any theory that discusses how […]
Lisa M. Brownstone, PhD + 2 more
June 26, 2024
Treatment Procedures for Behavioural Risks Associated with GPT-4 Artificial Intelligence Model
The increasing influence and widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) have prompted extensive discussions on its transformative potential and have raised numerous questions about its economic, political, social, and ethical implications. Academic institutions, regulatory bodies, the media, and the public are actively engaging in debates regarding AI’s impact on various aspects of society. Topics under […]
Caleb Onah, MS + 2 more
May 27, 2024
Harmony of Psyche: Tracing the Nexus of Ancient Indian Psychology, Colonial Legacies, and Contemporary Cultural Synthesis
Ancient Indian Psychology India, a land steeped in diversity, has a rich heritage encompassing various cultures, religions, beliefs, and traditions. From science, metaphysics, and astronomy to literature, art, and politics, this country has made substantial contributions to human knowledge. Beyond the more well-known domains, ancient Indian psychology stands out. Intricately woven with spirituality and devotion […]
Khushi Mehrotra, MA
May 19, 2024
Writing Psychotherapy Research With Generative Artificial Intelligence (This Article Was Mostly Written by a Human)
Wilson T.: Hey ChatGPT, write an introductory paragraph for a paper on using artificial intelligence to help write psychotherapy research articles. Write it in the style of the Society for Psychotherapy Research’s newsletter, “Psychotherapy Bulletin.” ChatGPT: In the dynamic realm of psychotherapy research, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for assisting in […]
Wilson T. Trusty, Ph.D
May 14, 2024
Treatment Considerations for Co-occurring PTSD and TBI
Trauma-related symptoms have been observed and documented in veterans of military engagement since the existence of the ancient Greeks. While these symptoms have been identified by a plethora of other names, including shell shock, war neurosis, battle fatigue, and soldier’s heart, it wasn’t until 1980 that these symptoms were formally recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Lacy Sohn, MA + 1 more
April 17, 2024
A Supervisor’s Deliberate Practice Journey
Call to adventure In March 2023, Hanna Levenson, one of my colleagues at the Wright Institute, invited Alex Vaz and Tony Rousmaniere, the dynamic duo of Sentio Counseling Center (SCC), to do a 6-hour training on deliberate practice and the Sentio Supervision Model (SSM) for our community. They were looking for volunteers to be in […]
MacKenzie Stuart, LMFT
April 7, 2024
Deliberate Practice Supervision Series from the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy Program
In this introductory article we provide a brief overview of what Deliberate Practice is and why it matters for psychotherapists. We then present the Sentio Supervision Model, a 7-step Deliberate Practice supervision approach developed by the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program that helps trainers integrate comprehensive skill building into clinical supervision. What is […]
Alexandre Vaz, PhD + 1 more
March 22, 2024
The Myth of the Psychologist: Changing Emotional States is a Process Not an Outcome
The Omniscience Psychologist As a psychologist, I typically get one of two responses when I meet someone new and they inquire about my profession. The first is a quick clamor response, as if by speaking I can plunge deeply into their psyche and see parts of themselves they prefer to stay hidden. The second response […]
Francis Stevens, Ph.D.
March 22, 2024
Pornography and Sexual Dysfunction: Is There Any Relationship?
Psychotherapists working with couples or individuals involved in intimate relationships often receive questions or need to respond to issues related to the use of pornography. These can emerge as a primary or secondary focus of treatment. One specific area where substantial misinformation exists is in the connection between the use of pornography and sexual response/dysfunction […]
Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D., ABPP
March 5, 2024
Moving Towards Understanding and Undoing the Stigma of Borderline Personality Disorder
Harm of Stigma with Borderline Personality Disorder “Manipulative,” “attention seekers,” and “drama queens” are a few damaging ways clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are often described; these individuals are among the most stigmatized within a clinical population (Allan, 2018; Deans & Meocevic, 2006; Hancock, 2017). BPD is a disorder centered around pervasive patterns of […]
Carla Capone, MS + 1 more
February 24, 2024
When Should My Suicidal Patient Go to the Hospital?
At one time, hospitalization was considered the standard of care when working with patients with suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts. However, almost all suicidal patients can now be treated effectively as outpatients. Several outpatient interventions can substantially reduce the risk of a suicide attempt (see, for example, reviews by Jobes & Chalker, 2019; Nuij et […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
January 18, 2024
Personal Psychotherapy as an Essential Self-Care Strategy
Numerous authors have emphasized the importance of the ongoing practice of self-care for psychotherapists (e.g. Baker, 2003; Barnett et al., 2007; Norcross & VandenBos, 2018; Wise & Reuman, 2019). Support for this focus on self-care by all psychotherapists is found in the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Ethics Code, […]
Jeffrey E. Barnett, Psy.D., ABPP + 1 more
January 14, 2024