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5 Essential Conference Survival Guidelines
1. Start Small When Planning Your Itinerary Conferences are packed full of events, and like a marathon, pacing is key. A little bit of planning can go a huge way! We recommend earmarking your top three events and moving from there. But how do you know which top three events to pick? You may want […]
Elizabeth D. Kilmer, M.S. + 1 more
July 15, 2018
Conference Survival Guide
Between conference fees, travel, food, and lodging, costs for conferences can add up quickly. We’ve got some tips to keep costs as reasonable as possible. 1. Book in Advance It’s (almost) never too early to start tracking hotel and flight cost. Sites like Kayak, and apps like Hopper will even send alerts to your phone […]
Elizabeth D. Kilmer, M.S. + 1 more
July 8, 2018
Top 5 Lessons Gained in Working with Dr. Jeffrey Barnett
This past December, Dr. Jeffrey Barnett stepped down from his leadership role as Publications Chair of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Barnett has been instrumental in the mentorship, guidance, and friendship he has bestowed to me. In reflecting over the past four years of knowing and working with him, I found myself […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D.
June 17, 2018
3 Cognitive Distortions of Being Present-Centered
There are three basic cognitive distortions related to the notion of “living in the moment” or “being present-centered” that surface as a result of the popular culture embracing the value of mindfulness (Hendlin, 2017). I want to briefly describe them, indicating what makes them distortions, or misunderstandings, of the most dynamic and meaningful form of […]
Steven J. Hendlin, Ph.D.
June 3, 2018
Operations
Life, and the mind, are puzzles. “Trying to understand life” goes way back. The Chinese Taoists said life is a flow, a way, and the best life is one that follows the way. A little obscure, but somehow plausible. The Confucians basically said to be a good person, follow the rules, and do the right […]
Steve Davidson, Ph.D.
May 20, 2018
2018 President’s Column
Eight short years ago I wrote my final Psychotherapy Bulletin column as SAP Early Career Domain Representative. In re-reading this piece, I was reminded of my reflections on our various career “crossings,” often over imaginary lines that somehow (at least through the field’s lens) render us objectively more accomplished or even more expert (despite not […]
Michael J. Constantino, Ph.D.
May 10, 2018
Psychologists as Consultants
There may always be a place for traditional one-on-one, face-to-face psychotherapy directed toward ameliorating impaired mental health and life functioning but meanwhile the field of mental health service delivery is increasingly in the middle of paradigm changes. Forces driving this change include success of masters’ level trained mental health services providers entering the marketplace as […]
Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D., ABPP + 1 more
May 6, 2018
Meet the New Psychotherapy Bulletin Editorial Assistant
Cory Marchi is a second year master’s student in Forensic Psychology at the University of Denver and will be attending the doctoral program in the fall. He enjoys hiking, playing music, and spending time with his dogs. Clinically, he is interested in trauma and resilience and passionate about working with children and adolescents.
Cory Marchi
May 4, 2018
Ethnic-Racial Socialization, Cultural Identity, and Perceived Stress Are Related to Mental and Physical Health in African Americans
Background Health disparities have been gaining attention in recent years (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). Many health disparities have been related to social and cultural factors. The CDC has indicated that identifying population-specific precursors to health outcomes are necessary to reduce health disparities. To gain a comprehensive understanding of these disparities, racial socialization […]
Bianca Owens, M.S. + 1 more
May 4, 2018
Turning Points in Training
I am writing this article as a counseling psychology doctoral student who still has much training left to do. Nevertheless, throughout my training I have already come to realize that learning to be a good psychologist requires a ruthless examination of yourself. This examination must include a willingness to explore one’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities. However, […]
Alyssa Clements-Hickman, M.A.
May 4, 2018
Meet the Publications and Communications Board Chair
Careful, these people are good!! Friendly people (Jeff Barnett, Past-Chair of the Publications Board) cleverly engages your agreement to serve on the Publications Board by dropping the names of highly competent people that you already know, and that you already know are working very hard themselves on behalf of Division 29 (Mark Hilsenroth, Psychotherapy Editor). […]
Laurie Heatherington, Ph.D.
May 4, 2018
Revisiting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, Address
April 4, 2018, marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee. One of the nation’s most prominent civil rights advocates and leaders left a long-lasting impact on the world with his messages of civil disobedience and social change. His legacy prevails as society continues to strive towards […]
Apryl Alexander, Psy.D.
May 4, 2018