Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association articles from September 2005

Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association archives from September 2005

The American Psychotherapy Association invites you to the 2005 National Conference in San Diego! September 30-October 1, 2005.
September 22, 2005... Time is Running Out! Register Now for APA's 2005 National Conference in San Diego! APA members who have not yet registered for APA's 2005 National Conference in San Diego, California, are urged to do so today! The conference, to be held...

Premature terminations: a social construct affects psychotherapy's outcome.
September 22, 2005... Abstract Premature termination is a pivotal point in psychotherapy. When patients relate mental health professionals to medical health professionals, the words, "I cannot help you," can be a discriminating stimulus for suicide. A patient...

Graduate education in applied sport psychology: suggestions for the training of sport-psychology consultants.
September 22, 2005... Abstract The purpose of this article is to present a rationale for the need to create multidisciplinary graduate training programs in applied sport psychology. First, this article presents information on interventions provided by...

Primer for prescription medications: medication symbiosis.(RX Primer)(Symbyax)
September 22, 2005... In this column we will discuss an antipsychotic and antidepressant combination, Symbyax, indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes in bipolar disorder. In general healthcare, two or more medications are often manufactured into a single...

Establishing a private practice.(Chair's Corner)(psychotherapy practice)
September 22, 2005... Starting a private practice can be a daunting event. I suggest that practitioners try to make the transition in a gradual manner, rather than suddenly leaving their day jobs to establish new practices. There are a number of ways to enter...

Bi-Polar II: hip-hip hooray for hypomania.(Case Study)
September 22, 2005... A side effect of the proliferation of medications that are effective for unipolar depression is the possible over-reliance on the diagnosis of unipolar depression. We tend to find what we know we can treat. The following case study highlights...

Working in rural communities.(Practice Management)
September 22, 2005... For a new therapist looking to start a practice or for a seasoned therapist looking to expand or move a practice, serving rural communities may appear to be an attractive option. There is usually little to no competition in these "untapped...

Double vision: an objective view of dual relationships.(Issues in Therapy)
September 22, 2005... (Part 1 of 2) According to social-role theory (Eagly, 1987; Merton, 1957), all relationships have inherent expectations, rights, and obligations. Difficulties arise when the expectations attached to one role conflict with the obligations...

Bonding or bondage.(Gestation, Birth, and Bonding)(balance between bonding and boundaries in human psychological development)
September 22, 2005... Infant researchers (Stern, 1984; Bowlby, 1969) tell us that lack of attunement, faulty attachments, and other developmental traumas impact the developing self of the infant. Infants are relatively undefined at birth. They possess what Stern...

Finding real romance requires being grounded in reality.(Relationships)
September 22, 2005... Modern society bombards us with romantic images of what it is supposed to mean to be in love. These images are very often not grounded in reality. They are romanticized flashes of what Hollywood and Madison Avenue propagate. This causes a...

Emotional intelligence and positive psychology: therapist tools for training/coaching clients to move beyond emotional relief.(Emotional Intelligence)
September 22, 2005... The best therapists do not focus only on healing psychological damage; they also work to help clients identify and build on their strengths and nurture their virtues. The traditional view of psychotherapy (and in some cases coaching or...

Risk management issues that impact a therapist/coach practice.(Life Coaching)
September 22, 2005... A therapist who adds coaching to his or her practice possesses extensive skills and offers another system in which to intervene on behalf of clients. Coaching, unlike psychotherapy, does not focus on past problems, nor is it crisis focused....

War of the weird.(Culture Notes)(impact of Tom Cruise's beliefs about psychotherapy)
September 22, 2005... Early one June morning as I was rushing about getting myself together to leave the house and get to my office, I paused for a few moments to listen to an interview on NBC's Today show between host Matt Lauer and Tom Cruise. Initially, the...

CE test page: four total credits available (with the completion of all 4 CE tests).(continuing education for psychotherapists)
September 22, 2005... In order to receive CE credit, each participant is required to do 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 the...

Handbook of Resilience in Children.(Book review)
September 22, 2005... Handbook of Resilience in Children Edited by Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. Robert B. Brooks With the goal of enhancing the life of all children, the Handbook of Resilience in Children, edited by Sam Goldstein, PhD, a Diplomate of the American...

Word Pictures from Gloria.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2005... Word Pictures from Gloria By Dr. Gloria K. Bush Word Pictures from Gloria by Dr. Gloria Bush offers its readers a beautiful selection of poetry. The book includes amusing, ironic, and even melancholy pieces. Many of the poems include...