Advocacy
Learn about the role of advocacy in promoting mental health and well-being. This section offers resources and strategies for psychotherapists to effectively advocate for their clients, the profession, and broader social change.
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Addressing Whiteness in Psychotherapy
In this video, Natasha Stovall, PhD, psychologist and activist, joins Daniel Gaztambide, PsyD, to talk about addressing Whiteness in psychotherapy. Natasha talks about how Whiteness and White Supremacy are enacted in the consulting room, and helps us think through how we can think clinically about race not just with patients of color but with White […]
Natasha Stovall, PhD + 1 more
November 21, 2021
Looking Back, Looking Forwards
I recently had the honor and pleasure of attending a Zoom gathering of many Division 29 past presidents, thanks to the effort of our current president, Dr. Clara Hill, to bring them together. As the past chair of two different Committees including Membership and the current Membership Domain Representative, I am aware of the amazing […]
Jean Birbilis, Ph.D.
November 15, 2021
Understanding Individuals with Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where a positive bond between the hostage(s) and the captor occurs. This bond may seem irrational due to the severity of the situation being endured by the hostage(s) (De Fabrique, Romano, et al., 2007; Namnyak et al., 2008; Obeid & Hallit, 2018). Stockholm Syndrome is difficult for experts to […]
Hayley N. Johnson, PsyD
April 25, 2021
Utilizing Social Support in Treating Complex Trauma in Sexual and Gender Minorities
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) are those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning. All other affectional and sexual orientations and gender identities are represented by a “plus” (LGBTQ+). Sexual orientation refers to one’s sexual attraction, and affectional orientation refers to one’s emotional attraction towards others (Ginicola, Smith, & Filmore, 2017). […]
Korey Abbriano, M.A., M.S. + 1 more
December 6, 2020
A Better World Is Possible
Though they may seem initially like an odd couple, psychology and abolition are inextricably linked. Abolition has meant many things throughout history, and in this paper, it is defined as the dismantling of the prison-industrial complex (PIC) and the creation of structures of accountability and care that are fundamentally non-punitive. Activist and organizer, Rachel Herzing, […]
Hannah Klukoff, B.A. + 1 more
December 1, 2020
How We Pay for Therapy, or, Imagine a World Without a Fee
These were the contradictory messages I received about one of the most anxiety-provoking tasks of the budding new therapist and entrepreneur–setting your fees. The first time we set our fee often reflects how we feel about the act of charging for psychotherapy, not how your clinic, your hospital, or your supervisor are paid. But how […]
Daniel Jose Gaztambide, Psy.D.
August 27, 2020
Ethics of Addressing Police Brutality and Racial Violence During the Black Lives Matter Movement
A recent article from The New York Times revealed that the Black Lives Matter movement might be the largest social justice movement in United States History (Buchanan et al., 2020). The profound and continued systemic inequities and injustices towards Black people and communities have been observed with recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud […]
Apryl Alexander, Psy.D.
August 27, 2020
2020 President’s Column 55(3)
Across my presidential year, I have used this column to reflect on professional competency. My first column focused on competency development and the importance of multigenerational connections to thwart professional isolation and competency stagnation. My second column felt the weight of the pandemic and centered on self-care as a professional competency that underlies our sustained […]
Jennifer L. Callahan, Ph.D., ABPP
August 27, 2020
“An Old Cowboy Went Riding Out One Dark and Windy Day”
Spring brought to our nation’s Capital the 37th annual APA Practice Leadership Conference (PLC), which is always the highlight of my professional year. I especially appreciate the enthusiastic support of Susan Lazaroff and Dan Abrahamson for sharing this exciting experience with our next generation of military psychology and nursing leaders during their graduate student days […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
August 3, 2020
Allyship in Academia
It’s hard to talk about race. Actually, that’s not the case. As an academe, race and racism are relatively easy topics to discuss because academic disclosure requires very little self-reflection. In psychological academia, we’re encouraged to minimize disclosure and keep our professional boundaries high. This mentality works in the contexts of psychotherapy and research, but […]
Tye Stephens, MA
August 2, 2020
Working with Survivors of Homicide Victims
The Intersection of the Community, Media, and Criminal Justice System After an individual is murdered, society turns its attention to the victim’s family members or loved ones. Communities often become captivated by the circumstances surrounding homicides. The media may feed the curiosity of the public by providing ongoing updates on cases, background information on the […]
Samantha Janvier, M.S.
July 5, 2020
Actionable Steps for Therapists (And All Human Beings) In Response to the Racial Pandemic
We are angry. We are indignant. We are hurt. We are distraught. We are united in pain, frustration, and a want for change. Centuries of cumulative trauma brought on by racial discrimination have spilled over into what we see today in streets across our country. Social media, conversations, articles and op-eds are plentiful. All make […]
Samantha Janvier, M.S. + 1 more
June 2, 2020