Psychotherapy Process
Explore the dynamics and stages of the psychotherapy process, from the initial client assessment to the therapeutic interventions that promote healing. This section provides insights into the complexities of therapeutic relationships and strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness.
254 articles found
Inside the Head of a Therapist
My third book on psychotherapy is Annotated Psychotherapy, A Session by Session Look at How a Therapist Thinks, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024. After a brief review of some fundamental principles, Annotated Psychotherapy employs a unique format to demonstrate how effective psychotherapy works. It uses a “script” to present session transcripts for eight different clients/patients. […]
Richard Makover, M.D.
July 26, 2024
The Means of Addressing Negative Emotions Experienced During Psychiatric Treatment: Insights from a Psychotherapeutic Process
In the socio-cultural context I find myself embedded in, reaching out for support and seeking mental health services is a courageous first step. However, an aspect of receiving support that tends to take up less space in discussions pertains to issues that many individuals may encounter during the course of psychiatric treatment itself. I have […]
Sanyukta Golaya, M.A.
July 21, 2024
“WHEN THE NIGHT HAS COME. AND THE LAND IS DARK”
Enhancing Psychology’s Public Policy/ Political Presence Reflecting upon the APA/APA Services’ Grassroots Fly-In, Katherine McGuire, APA’s Chief Advocacy Officer, noted: “We were thrilled to host 70 psychologists representing over 40 states during our June Fly-In, Advancing Health Equity Across the Lifespan in Washington, D.C. Participants included Federal Advocacy Coordinators (FACs) and Directors of Professional Affairs (DPAs) from […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
July 8, 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
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
YO, BIG SHAQ, THE ONE AND ONLY
The Vibrant Public Policy Process The public policy/legislative process is anything but static. It continues to evolve, reflecting subtle societal changes that many of our colleagues do not appreciate. Former APA President Ron Fox used to remind those of us interested in prescriptive authority (RxP) that visionary Ohio academic leaders were nursing’s critical RxP catalyst. […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
April 8, 2024
Using Self-determination Theory to Inform Interventions for Suicidal Patients
Consider this example: A psychologist sought consultation because her patient was not responding adequately to treatment. The consultant asked her three questions: Have you built a connection with your patient? Does your patient feel a sense of control and engagement in psychotherapy? Is your patient building the skills to handle their emotions and life difficulties? […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
April 5, 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
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
The Climate and Environmental Crisis: A Primer for Psychologists
Recent research shows an increasing level of distress concerning the climate and environmental crisis (Leiserowitz et al, 2022; Hickman, 2021). This workshop will illuminate the broader context of this crisis, including the embedded sociocultural factors that differentially affect communities and individuals. We will discuss ways that climate distress, grief and anxiety are showing up clinically, as well […]
Wendy Greenspun, Ph.D. + 1 more
January 30, 2024
The Doctor is Out: Reflections on the End of a Practice
When my husband retired 4 years ago, he hung up the phone and was done. In the blink of an eye, his company laptop was ready to ship off and his home office was on its way to becoming our guest bedroom again. A new, exciting, responsibility-free horizon met him almost immediately. So he was […]
Leslie Connor, Ph.D.
January 25, 2024
Coming Back Home: A Journey to Reconnection with Self
It was one of those mornings after a long wedding weekend. I was happy and excited to meet my therapist and tell her about the fun and exciting events that took place. At that point of my life, waking up happy was a rare experience for me. This was just a month into the start […]
Simran Deep Singh, M.S.
January 24, 2024