Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association articles from December 2006

Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association archives from December 2006

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
December 22, 2006... Dear Editor: We feel compelled to respond to the "Ask the Expert" interview with Dr. Gary Kesling regarding the Andrea Yates case and find Dr. Kesling's comments irresponsible and uninformed. They create confusion in the mind of the reader...

Meditation off the cushion: helping clients using mind training.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Psychotherapeutic training often leaves therapists ill-prepared to help clients. Traditional training focuses on feelings and the exploration of the nature and source of the client's wound. The wound is analyzed, wrapped in gauze,...

Happiness and related remission in patients with antisocial personality disorder.
December 22, 2006... Abstract In individuals with antisocial personality disorder, happiness correlates with an increase of emotional, social, and moral capacities; authenticity impulse control; feelings of responsibility; spirituality; and encounters with...

Impact techniques: applying our knowledge of human memory systems to psychotherapy.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Successful psychotherapy often depends on assisting clients to change perceptions, thought patterns, or behaviors and adopt more healthful ones. These changes depend on acquisition of new information or insights, which must be...

The new antidipsotropics.(RX Primer)
December 22, 2006... Alcohol dependence is a problem that affects about 10% of the general population. (1) It not only impacts the affected individual with disorders such as cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, dementia, and others, but also affects the whole...

Lifestyle psychotherapy.(Chair's Corner)
December 22, 2006... We have been coming to grips with the concept of there not being a mind-body disconnect. Now we need to examine why we have never invested our money and our energy into preventive measures of health care. Everyone has talked for years about...

Pursuing therapies: part 1.(Issues in Therapy)
December 22, 2006... Although anyone can become a victim of stalking, multiple studies have demonstrated that mental health professionals are more than twice as likely to be stalked than the average person (Hudon-Allez, 2006; Kaplan, 2006; McIvor & Petch, 2006;...

Road rage.(Cultural Notes)
December 22, 2006... Unlike other sections of the country, New York City dwellers do well without owning or driving cars. As a matter of fact, most city folk look on those who do have automobiles as daredevils who risk their lives each time they venture out on the...

Coaching niches: part 1.(Life Coaching)
December 22, 2006... During the past 4 years of contributions to Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, there has been an expression of interest in my coaching business (i.e., how is my business set up; which clients do I coach; what is my specialty;...

Effective progress notes.(Practice Management)
December 22, 2006... After years of writing progress notes and charting progress, or lack thereof, in therapy, lingering questions often still remain. Am I writing enough? Should I include more or less information? Although there is no way to completely protect...

Counseling needs of the developmentally disabled.(Ask the Experts)(Discussion)
December 22, 2006... An Introduction to our Expert Panelists Don Martin, PhD, DAPA, has been a licensed neuro psychologist for 25 years and is coordinator of the school counseling program at Youngstown State University. He is a consultant to the local mental...

The case of the chalk eater.
December 22, 2006... Millie, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher from Jamaica, requested chromonosis to overcome her seemingly uncontrollable desire for several years to eat classroom chalk. She was careful to drink plenty of water and eat copious amounts of...

Florida legislation could impact psychologists in all states: a letter from director of association management Kelly Snider.(APA News)
December 22, 2006... Dear Members, Please be aware of recent legislative action in Florida that could have an impact on psychologists in every state. Florida House Bill 775 restricts psychologists from using the terms "certified," "board certified," and...

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) issues a correction.(APA News)(Correction notice)
December 22, 2006... A previous issue of the American Board of Professional Psychology's (ABPP's) newsletter, The Specialist, featured several articles on vanity boards. These articles contained inaccurate, negative information regarding the membership and...

Murder of prominent psychiatrist.(APA News)(Obituary)
December 22, 2006... Wayne Stuart Fenton, MD, a prominent psychiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland, was murdered on September 3, 2006. His body was found at his office, and police have charged Vitali A. Davydov, a 19-year-old, with the murder (Emerling, 2006). Davydov...

CE test page: four total credits available (with the completion of all 4 CE tests).
December 22, 2006... In order to receive CE credit, each participant is required to do the following: 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...

Living in the Borderland: The Evolution of Consciousness and the Challenge of Healing Trauma.(Book review)
December 22, 2006... Living in the Borderland: The Evolution of Consciousness and the Challenge of Healing Trauma By Jerome S. Bernstein, MA, NCPsyA, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association Jerome S. Bernstein, MA, NCPsyA, a Jungian analyst,...

Change 101: A Practical Guide to Creating Change in Life or Therapy.(Book review)
December 22, 2006... Change 101: A Practical Guide to Creating Change in Life or Therapy By Bill O'Hanlon, MS, Life Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association In his newest and 27th book, Change 101, Mr. "stop me before I write again" O'Hanlon has...