Society News
Keep up with the latest developments and achievements within the Society for Psychotherapy. This section covers organizational news, member highlights, and other noteworthy updates from the society.
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2026 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT James Boswell, PhD I am honored to run for President-Elect of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. I am a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at the University at Albany, State University of New York. I received my PhD in clinical psychology from Penn State University and […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 20, 2026
Overview of important changes in the recently updated 2025 SAP Bylaws
A Bylaws Revision Task Force was formed in early 2024 to address the need to update our Bylaws for the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP). Task force members include this author as well as Linda Carter, and Tracey Martin, SAP Administrator. Task force members originally met in person during the 2024 Winter Board […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
April 20, 2026
“ON THE ROAD AGAIN…. SEEIN’ THINGS THAT I MAY NEVER SEE AGAIN”
Why Not Join APA President Wendi Williams? Katherine McGuire, Chief APA Advocacy Officer spent nearly twenty-five years on Capitol Hill, retiring after having served as Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Health, Education and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Appreciating the importance of psychology’s personal involvement in the political/public policy process, she has regularly been providing special […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
March 30, 2026
Electronic Communications Editor Letter 61(2)
Division 29, We hope this message finds you well. As we continue our work in supporting and advancing the field of psychotherapy, we want to remind you that we are still actively accepting submissions for the Psychotherapy Bulletin. The Bulletin remains a vibrant space for clinicians, scholars, and trainees to share ideas, research, reflections, and […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
March 17, 2026
Student Research Grant: Supporting Psychotherapy Students Worldwide
This video introduces the Student Research Grant offered by the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29). The award provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in psychotherapy, helping cover expenses such as conference participation and research-related activities. By supporting students around the world, the program promotes international collaboration, professional […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
February 17, 2026
Advocacy and Mentoring Program for Diversity (AMPD)
Application Due Date: March 1, 2026 The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy announces its Advocacy and Mentoring Program for Diversity (AMPD) and invites interested doctoral students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows to become AMPD scholars. Purpose: The purpose of the Advocacy and Mentoring for Diversity Program is twofold: (a) to allow doctoral students, interns, and […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
February 7, 2026
Who’s Who: Dr. Amy Ellis
Dr. Amy Ellis, PhD Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology from Hofstra University, and then did a Master’s in Psychology at Adelphi University while I worked as the Program Director of the Institute for Parenting. I then moved to Florida and completed by […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
December 28, 2025
Electronic Communication Editor’s Column 61 (1)
Happy Winter SAP! Welcome to the Winter edition of the Psychotherapy Bulletin! As we wrapped up another volume of research, psychotherapy, and collaboration, the community engagement displayed by our division stood out to me the most this year! I am continually inspired by the breadth of work being shared across our professional community. This past […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
December 28, 2025
3 Free CE: Working with Trauma-Related Nightmares
Division 29 is hosting a CE with expert psychologist Dr. Patricia Spangler. What: Working with Trauma-Related Nightmares When: Friday 12/5/25 from 12pm-3pm EST About: This webinar will provide background and rationale for working with trauma-related nightmares. It will review the steps of the model and how it was adapted for working with nightmares. We will […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 30, 2025
$500 Research Grants for Graduate and Undergraduate/Post- Baccalaureate Students Students
Description The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) is offering 10 research grants in the amount of $500 each for graduate AND undergraduate/post-baccalaureate students in the field of psychology (Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to apply! Graduate students and undergraduate students will be evaluated separately). The grant should be applied to a student […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 25, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Jerrold Lee Shapiro, Ph.D.
Who’s Who: Jerrold Lee Shapiro, PhD Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? Boston Latin School, diploma 1960 Colby College B.A. 1964 Northwestern University, M.A. 1967 University of Waterloo (Ontario) Ph.D. 1970 APA Internship Hawaii State Hospital in Kaneohe, HI (at the time at Northwestern we were told that we could […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 12, 2025
SAP Who’s Who: Dr. Beverly Greene, PhD, ABPP
Can you tell me about your educational background and professional experience? I attended East Orange New Jersey Public Schools at a time when there were classes that now would be considered gifted and talented groupings based on reading test scores. They demonstrated what we now know to be true about the effects of teacher expectations […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
November 8, 2025