Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association articles from December 2003

Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association archives from December 2003

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
December 22, 2003... P.S. to "Developing an Emotional Sense of Direction: A Therapeutic Model for the Treatment of Emotional Abuse". Dear Editor: As is ever the case, sharing with colleagues offers opportunities for clarification and direction. In the Fall...

A new year and new publication opportunities.(News from the American Psychotherapy Association)
December 22, 2003... Annals is always accepting manuscript submissions, and now you have even more opportunities to publish your writing. In addition to submitting articles for peer review, you can also: * Describe your most challenging or interesting case....

Call for practice management content!(News from the American Psychotherapy Association)
December 22, 2003... In 2004 Annals will explore practice management issues. You are invited to submit articles and columns relating to practical issues for psychotherapy professionals, including information to help psychotherapists enhance and expand their...

Apply to serve on the 2004 editorial advisory board.(News from the American Psychotherapy Association)
December 22, 2003... If you are dedicated to continuing education and excellence in the field of psychotherapy and want to help maintain the high quality of this journal, then you are invited to apply for the 2004 Annals Editorial Advisory Board. Members of...

Early holiday present for APA.
December 22, 2003... One generous APA member (who wished to remain anonymous) gave the association an early holiday present in the form of a generous $200 donation. When asked why she gave this gift, she replied, "APA encourages a rare and much-needed escape...

Fostering sound medical treatment decision making: a focusing on treatment choices for breast cancer.
December 22, 2003... Abstract Patients receiving a diagnosis of catastrophic illness are expected to choose among treatment options fairly quickly. Brief therapists can facilitate the process of decision making by assisting patients to overcome common...

An intensive outpatient approach to the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: case exemplars.
December 22, 2003... Abstract Two case reports are presented that describe daily cognitive-behavioral treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in adults. Specific therapeutic interventions for each patient are discussed, highlighting the potential benefits...

Intercessory prayer, visualization, and expectancy for patients with severe illnesses: implications for pyschotherapy.
December 22, 2003... ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of intercessory prayer, positive visualization, and outcome expectancy on a wide range of medical and psychological measures for critically ill patients. Ninety-five adult male...

Inborn preferences and you: what 'innate' behaviors and perceptions tell us about ourselves and our world.
December 22, 2003... Abstract Many behaviors are learned and modified by exposure to environmental stimuli throughout development (pre- and post-natal), yet many aspects of those behaviors seem to be immutable and well stereotyped. In our studies of the...

Children's disorders: our role in positive change.(Chair's Corner)
December 22, 2003... For some time there has been a growing concern about the mental and physical health of this nation's children. Professionals and parents alike share it. At the top of this growing list of concerns are subjects such as obesity, depression and...

The medicines for addictions.(Primer for Prescription Medicines)
December 22, 2003... There are several medications that are often prescribed as part of an overall addiction treatment strategy. These are disulfiram, methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and clonidine. Disulfiram (Antabuse[TM]) works by interfering with the...

Keeping the record straight.(Practice Management)
December 22, 2003... Maintaining adequate client records has been considered integral to the quality and continuity of client care, yet only in the last decade has the emphasis on record keeping moved to the forefront of clinical practice. This is due to the fact...

Basic requirements for psychotherapists transitioning into coaching (Part 1).(Life Coaching)
December 22, 2003... Almost a quarter of practicing psychotherapists have transitioned into coaching. Areas of coaching include, but are not limited to: life coaching, business coaching, career and job transitions coaching, executive/corporate coaching and the...

So you want to go into private practice (Part 2).(Student's Corner)
December 22, 2003... This is the second installment of a series directed to students whose ultimate goal is to go into private practice. The first installment addressed the naivete many students have about the commitment it takes to have a private practice,...

Self-harm: a broader reality?(Bioethics)
December 22, 2003... Honestly now, haven't you felt annoyance, or even outrage, when asked to care for a client who has cut his wrist or stopped her medication? As therapists, how do we deal with our feelings when faced with consequences of self-harming behaviors:...

Somatic empathy and vicarious trauma.(Somatic Resonance)
December 22, 2003... People who work with victims of trauma often develop emotional and physical symptoms themselves. Common symptoms include anxiety, depression, irritability, digestive problems, fatigue and sleeplessness. Excessive demands on the practitioner's...

Postmodernism and the "New Science": some implications for psychotherapy (Part I).(Social Work Notes)
December 22, 2003... We are on the verge of new and exciting discoveries in the field of science that bring into question the validity of scientific materialism as the only acceptable methodology for explaining reality. There is increasing evidence that Carl Jung's...

Terrorism and inner conflict.(Terrorism)
December 22, 2003... Terrorism affects us in a violent and devastating way both before an act and after an incident occurs. We all live in a state of anxiety regarding the phenomenon of terrorism. This has a special significance for therapists because we must...

Becoming your spouse's best friend.(Relationships)
December 22, 2003... Have you ever thought that something was missing from your marriage? Have you ever secretly wished that you felt closer to your mate? What is standing in the way of seeing your spouse as your best friend? In order for marital relationships...

CE test page: five total credits available (with the completion of all 5 CE tests).
December 22, 2003... In order to receive CE credit, each participant is requited to: 1.) Read the continuing education article. 2.) Complete the exam by circling the chosen answer for each question. Complete the evaluation form. 3.) Mail or fax the completed form,...