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Knowing What You Don’t Know
Recently in one of my courses, I lectured on ethics in forensic psychological assessment. A case example was provided involving a psychologist who provided testimony citing non-existent risk and risk assessment literature in a death penalty case, which later resulted in the case being overturned. One of my students inquired about the repercussions of psychologists […]
Apryl Alexander, Psy.D.
August 18, 2018
Assessing the Needs and Interests of Our Early Career Psychologist Members
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (Division 29). I must admit, however, that my own experience with the division has been much briefer. Indeed, this is my first year as a member. My limited history with the division precludes me from reflecting much on its history, but […]
Kimberly A. Arditte Hall, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
Practice Recommendations for Psychotherapy With Gender Diverse Clients
Recently, the population of people who identify as transgender or gender diverse has become more visible in U.S. society. Likewise, there have been calls by psychologists and counselors for more research and scholarship related to gender identity and issues that people who identify as gender diverse might face or present with in therapy. Psychotherapists have […]
Julie M. Koch, Ph.D. + 1 more
August 18, 2018
The Uphill Climb
This article details the authors’ experiences pertaining to applying to counseling and clinical PhD programs, and offers advice for students, particularly those coming from smaller undergraduate institutions or institutions lacking clinical psychology programs, who may be considering a similar training path. Introductions Heather Muir graduated with a BA in psychology from the University of New […]
Heather Muir, B.A. + 1 more
August 18, 2018
Choosing to Work for a Community Health Center
Like everyone else I worked hard to get to where I am today, so why decline an offer from a prestigious hospital with an academic appointment to work at a community health center? There are a number of reasons why someone may want to work for a community health center including interest in working with […]
Astrea Greig, Psy.D.
August 18, 2018
The Business of Psychotherapy Practice
I direct a psychotherapy practice in the northeastern United States with about 30 providers focused on providing cognitive behavioral therapy. We have two locations and treat a wide range of adults, teens, and children. I ended up in this role because I fell in love with the fields of psychology and psychotherapy almost three decades […]
Benjamin Johnson, PhD, ABPP
August 18, 2018
2018 President’s Column
As I write my second Presidential Column, the Kentucky Derby is fast-approaching (for those unaware, it is always the first Saturday in May!). As a big fan of the event, I feel compelled to use horse racing lingo. Thus, whereas my first Presidential column was my personal post time at the SAP leadership helm, this […]
Michael J. Constantino, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
2018 Bulletin Editors’ Column 53(2)
We hope this issues finds our readership well, and winding up summer activities/beginning to look toward Fall. In this issue, we have two Special Features you won’t want to miss. First, an interview with Dr. Marvin Goldfried, 2018 APA/APF Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology, by Nicholas Morrison, Chair of […]
Lynett Henderson Metzger + 1 more
August 18, 2018
“Rockin’ Pneumonia”
Advancing Practice Together Just prior to the last winter blast striking our nation’s Capital, I was very fortunate to be able to attend the 35th annual APAPO Practice Leadership conference, along with former APA Presidents James Bray and Carol Goodheart. These gatherings are always the highlight of my professional year and it was especially exciting […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
A Personal Perspective on Systemic Change
I have approached life and my career with a genuine enthusiasm for adventure. I have also found my richest experiences in life to come from learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Being asked to write about my career turning points as a relatively new psychologist evoked this uncomfortable feeling. Do I really have something […]
Rachele Vogel, Psy.D.
August 18, 2018
Community-Based Participatory Research
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a systematic way of approaching research endeavors with members of typically underserved communities (Danley & Ellison, 1997; Israel et al., 2004). The inherently collaborative approach is designed to foster co-learning, that is, a bi-directional process of learning in which researchers and community members work together to understand the unique needs […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D. + 3 more
August 5, 2018
Investigating the Effectiveness of an Interpersonal Therapy Intervention for Mental Health Conditions in India
The authors of this article aimed to provide empirical support for an interpersonal therapy intervention for decreasing levels of depression and anxiety for adults in a specific resource-scarce community in India. The team of researchers in the study include members of Columbia University Teachers College Global Mental Health Lab, which investigates empirically supported treatments for […]
Daria Diakonova-Curtis, Ph.D.
July 22, 2018