Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association articles from December 2004

Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association archives from December 2004

APA introduces the Certified Relationship Specialists, CRS.(American Psychotherapy Association)
December 22, 2004... The American Psychotherapy Association (APA) is proud to introduce the newly formed Advisory Board for the Certified Relationship Specialist, CRS (SM), program. These outstanding professionals from the psychotherapy field have years of combined...

Parent Alienation Syndrome.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Historically, Parent Alienation Syndrome (PAS) has been fairly and unfairly criticized in both judicial and mental health communities. It has been used appropriately and inappropriately by the legal system, and is hotly debated by...

Optimal involvement of antisocial patients in the planning of their treatment route: some positive effects.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Optimal participation of patients with antisocial personality disorder in the planning of their treatment programs, educational programs, and training (vocational, social skills, pro-social coping) programs might be beneficial for...

Attatchment disorder, antisocial personality, and violence.(Cover Story)
December 22, 2004... Key words: attachment disorder, antisocial personality, and violence There is a serious and rapidly escalating problem throughout our society. More and more children are failing to develop secure attachments to loving and protective...

Psychological testing and psychotherapy.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Testing and assessment in psychotherapy has been a subject of much debate. This article clarifies various issues related to the subject. Most importantly, the article highlights the importance of following guidelines established...

Primer for prescription medications: the medicines for side effects--part two.(RX Primer)
December 22, 2004... This article is approved by the following for one continuing education credit: ACFEI/APA provides this continuing education credit for Diplomates. ACFEI (APA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing...

What does management have to do with psychotherapy?(Practice Management)
December 22, 2004... Many psychotherapists in practice today feel overwhelmed by the guidelines, restrictions, and pressures that come from a number of external forces that are directly or indirectly changing the way we practice our art. These forces are using...

Tips on building a thriving private practice: an interview with Peter Choate.
December 22, 2004... Peter Choate, MSW, DAPA, a psychotherapist who has been in private practice for 10 years, shares his insight and advice on building and maintaining a successful private practice with Annals readers in the following interview. Choate is a member...

Primary care collaboration.(Chair's Corner)
December 22, 2004... Psychotherapists of all disciplines are well positioned to become a part of the primary health care movement. The close collaboration of a variety of primary care physicians (PCPs) and psychotherapists on front-line services works very well....

What's love got to do with it?(Psychotherapy Notes)
December 22, 2004... Counseling couples is one of the more difficult challenges in psychotherapy practice. Our world of rapid consumption and planned obsolescence encourages us to throw away the things we have that are outdated or don't work and replace them with...

The ethics of anger.(Issues in Therapy)(patient confidentiality in cases of violence)
December 22, 2004... From 1997 until June 2001, Geno Colello, an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, participated in individual psychotherapy with marriage and family therapist Dr. David Goldstein to resolve emotional problems he was experiencing...

The emotionally intelligent therapist: using EQ, assessment, and coaching to enhance the therapeutic alliance.(Emotional Intelligence)
December 22, 2004... Trust is an essential component to the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client. In order to create this trusting relationship, the therapist, as the central change agent, needs to sustain a lifelong practice of emotional curiosity...

As if was in the beginning: the significance of infant bonding in the development of self and relationships.(Somatic Resonance)
December 22, 2004... How well an infant bonds lays the blueprint for all of his or her future relationships. Evidence firmly suggests that the original imprint is to be found within the prenatal period of development. In fact, recent research in prenatal and...

Factors that impact upon the $uccess of a coaching business.(Life Coaching)
December 22, 2004... Coaching, like life, is not a destination, but a journey. Therapists often journey into the emerging field of coaching with the expectation that, given their professional background, it will be easy to become successful as a coach. However, not...

Terrorism and innocence.(Terrorism)
December 22, 2004... I have been a therapist and family therapist for numerous years, and have worked with all types of patients, from individuals going through divorce to individuals in a total state of depression. This past September, I learned through the news...

APA launches effort to establish chapters across the nation.(American Psychotherapy Association news)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2004... Many American Psychotherapy Association (APA) members have expressed a desire to participate in APA Chapters, and our association is working hard to make that happen. APA Chapters provide our members with an opportunity to take an active role...

Attention! CEs earned through APA may count toward your state licensing board requirements.(American Psychotherapy Association news)
December 22, 2004... Did you know? Continuing Education credits (CEs) earned through activities sponsored by APA may be approved by your state licensing board! Through Annals you can earn continuing education credits from a provider that is approved by many of the...

Notes on APA's 2004 National Conference from Chief Association Officer John Paden.(American Psychotherapy Association news)
December 22, 2004... I enjoyed meeting many of you at APA's 2004 National Conference in Chicago, and hope to meet many more of our members at future conferences! The 2004 National Conference was a great success, with many interesting and informative presentations...

CE test page: five total credits available (with the completion of all 5 CE tests).
December 22, 2004... In order to receive CE credit, each participant is required to 1.) Read the continuing education article. 2.) Complete the exam by circling the chosen answer for each question. 3.) Complete the evaluation form. 4.) Mail or fax the completed...

Horses and the Mystical Path: yhe Celtic Way of Expanding the Human Soul.(Recent Publiclications By American Psychotherapy Association Members)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2004... MYSTICAL PATH Best-selling authors Adele von Rust McCormick, PhD, DAPA, Marlena Deborah McCormick, PhD, DAPA, and Thomas E. McCormick, MD, DAPA, take readers on an enlightening journey into the connections between animals and ourselves in...