Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association articles from September 2006

Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association archives from September 2006

Obesity, disordered eating, and the bariatric surgery population: implications for psychotherapy.(research)(Cover story)
September 22, 2006... Abstract Disordered eating is a common problem in contemporary society, often leading to marked obesity. The proportion of persons characterized as morbidly obese has increased dramatically over the past 40 years. One result of this trend...

Social skills in children with learning disabilities: using psychotherapy in the classroom.(learning methods)
September 22, 2006... Abstract This article provides information on children with learning disabilities (LD) and the social skills difficulties they often demonstrate. Although there might be a need for psychosocial intervention in children with LD, teachers...

The first transdermal antidepressant.(RX Primer)
September 22, 2006... The pharmacotherapy of depression considers selective serotonin receptor uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) as primary treatment options. Due to dietary and drug interactions, monoamine oxidase...

Therapeutic relationships.(Chair's Corner)
September 22, 2006... Have you ever thought about relationships and how they are the key element in all mental life? We are all connected and have to deal with each other. We don't really deal with issues, concepts, abstractions, and other stuff; what we deal with...

Status, change, and future.(Life Coaching)(Column)
September 22, 2006... Since the beginning of this column in 2002, coaching has evolved into areas that impact every facet of our lives. Previous columns have informed the reader that coaching, unlike psychotherapy, does not involve a thorough exploration of family...

When good enough isn't.(Issues in Therapy)
September 22, 2006... With varying degrees of detail, the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice for licensed mental health professionals provide guidelines for when and how to terminate therapy with clients (American Association for Marriage and...

Ask the expert: the case of Andrea Yates.(Ask the Expert)
September 22, 2006... On the morning of June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates methodically drowned her five young children in the bathtub of her house. Following the murders she called her husband and 911 to report the deaths. For years before the murders Yates had been...

Have we lost control?(Practice Management)
September 22, 2006... Having a thriving practice today does not guarantee that you will have a successful practice tomorrow. Health care providers have less control over their practices thanks to the governmental endorsement of corporate America's request for more...

Effects of trauma and neglect on family functioning.(Psychotherapy Notes)
September 22, 2006... Current brain development research indicates that trauma and neglect have a significant impact on brain development in children. Self-regulation appears to require a sufficient amount of exposure to dyadic regulation. In other words, if you...

Postural mirroring: conscious and unconscious.(Somatic Resonance)
September 22, 2006... All of my supervisees are taught about conscious and unconscious postural mirroring. After being educated about this and instructed to notice it, one of my supervisees, Edna, came to supervision with the following story. For the past year...

Coming home again.(Culture Notes)
September 22, 2006... Over the last few weeks, I have had conversations with several colleagues and friends about the phenomena of grown children making the choice to live with their parents. Whenever this topic has come up in discussion, the person speaking assumes...

The psychological dilemma of terrorism post 9-11.(Terrorism)
September 22, 2006... A lot of research has evaluated the effects of post-traumatic stress from terrorism and war, both of which have contributed to a change in the psychological complexity of the human race. Terrorism has had traumatic effects on a vast number of...

A practice is born.(The Business of Therapy)
September 22, 2006... Employed as coordinator of the Veterans Educational Program in Albany, New York, and then as a high school guidance counselor for 7 years, I always had a secure paycheck and a spectacular retirement plan. But there was a problem--I was bored....

Seize the opportunity to become a life member and never pay dues again.(APA News)
September 22, 2006... This year will be your final opportunity to become a life member at the current price of $1,600. As of January 1, 2007, the price for life membership will increase to $2,500, so you must act to now to secure the current low rate! You can pay...

Refer-a-member contest.(APA News)
September 22, 2006... The American Psychotherapy Association staff would like to thank all of our members who participated in our refer-a-member contest and made it a huge success! We would also like to extend a special congratulations to Ellen Flaum, the contest...

New online continuing education course.(APA News)
September 22, 2006... APA will soon be offering the online course Guidelines for Understanding and Working with Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Be sure to watch your email and the APA website www.americanpsychotherapy.com for details.

Create on online course.(APA News)
September 22, 2006... APA is expanding our online course catalog and would like your help! If you are interested in submitting an online course for consideration, contact Kelly by email at Kelly@americanpsychotherapy.com or by phone at (800) 423-9737, ext. 164.

Publish your articles and case studies in Annals!(APA News)
September 22, 2006... Annals is actively seeking manuscript submissions and other material for potential publication. We invite you to submit your work related to the following topics today! Case Studies Addressing Your Most Challenging or Interesting Work ...

Weekly e-newsletter.(APA News)
September 22, 2006... Have you checked your inbox lately? If not, you're missing out on the American Psychotherapy Association's weekly e-newsletter. Your e-newsletter is out at the end of every week with the most up-to-date information about conferences, programs,...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 22, 2006... On the cover of the Summer 2006 issue of Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, Dr. Gregory J. Johanson was incorrectly listed as Dr. Gregory S. Johanson.

Recent books by American Psychotherapy Association Members.(book reviews)(Book review)
September 22, 2006... Psychoanalysis and the Sacred: Explorations in the Psychoanalysis of Religion By Frank Malone, PsyD, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association Psychoanalysis has grown far beyond its initial hostility to religion and the...