Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association articles from September 2007

Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association archives from September 2007

Mailbag/editorial.(editor@americanpsychotherapy.com.)(Letter to the editor)
September 22, 2007... One new Annals feature is the Mailbag, where we hope you will respond to the Current Issue or any material presented in Annals. This month's Mailbag contains a Letter From the Editor and the issue open for discussion is "Voting Rights." ...

Sensory processing disorder.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... There may be hope for children who don't adjust normally to the sensory aspects of the world in which we live. Both therapists and researchers have petitioned the American Psychiatric Association to include sensory processing disorder in the...

Male depression associated with poor childhood sibling relationships.(Mind News)
September 22, 2007... Poor childhood sibling relationships are strongly associated with depression in men, says a study published in the June issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry. Of the participants "who had poor or destructive relationships with siblings,...

Bipolar genes.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... A research team has identified specific genes that put an individual at a greater risk of bipolar disorder. Each solitary gene makes only a relatively small contribution to the overall risk, but together the genes affect the way brain cells...

Did you forget?(Mind News)(rememberence and brain function)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Most people experience frustration when trying to recall a piece of information they need, but have forgotten. However, a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience found that names, numbers, and details are hard to remember, not...

Angry decisions.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... A study published in the May, 2007, issue of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin found that angry people can and do process analytically. It has long been thought that anger keeps people from processing information "carefully, fully, or...

Being mindful in school.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Mindfulness training has come to some American schools, and teachers are using the stress-reducing techniques drawn from Buddhist meditation to help their students mentally focus. Techniques being taught include focused breathing and...

Womb rooms.(Mind News)(intensive care for preterm babies)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Premature babies may soon find a much friendlier environment to call home for their first weeks. Hospitals are overhauling their neonatal intensive care units to transform open wards into private spaces that, in essence, "restore the intimate...

Ease irritable bowl syndrome with psychotherapy.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Growing evidence suggests that Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS) may have psychological as well as biological elements. This common and painful medical condition has a wide range of symptoms including regular abdominal pain, diarrhea, and...

Reverse seasickness--for life?(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Robert Baloh, a neurologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, hopes to take a closer look at the brain-workings of patients with mal de debaruement, or debarkation sickness (where the brain never seems to readjust to being on land...

Memory loss stems from distress.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... A study conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Center has shown that a maintained high level of distress is linked to increased memory loss later in life. The memory loss occurs as part of mild cognitive impairment, a transitional...

Personalized antidepressants.(Mind News)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Soon it may be possible for therapists to know exactly which medication will best treat their patient's depression without the trial-and-error process and the months of waiting. Biologically personalized treatments may still be a thing of the...

Helping clients create the partners they want: specific psycho-educational tools for promoting relationship success.(Cover story)
September 22, 2007... Abstract Psycho-education is but one of many techniques Used in cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic approaches. In dealing with couples, we have found this technique to be especially helpful by including specific information and...

Characteristics and strategies for healthy relationships.
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There are many strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Because each relationship is different, every couple will find that certain strategies work best for them in their particular relational...

Member profile--Rev. Roger Pumphrey.(http://www.reachclinic.org)(therapy program in Costa Rica!)
September 22, 2007... You and your clients can be a part of a distinctive two-week therapy program in Costa Rica! The program includes personalized treatment plans for chemical dependence developed for each individual resident. The R.E.A.C.H. Clinic The...

An interview with Rev. Roger Pumphrey.(Interview)
September 22, 2007... Roger Pumphrey, D. Min., is the founder and executive director of the REACH clinic. He has extensive experience working with emotionally disturbed adjudicated delinquents, developmentally disabled individuals, and addicted youth and adults. He...

Take the Annals online survey and earn $25 in membership bucks!(APA News)(Editorial)
September 22, 2007... The Annals editorial staff has designed an online opinion survey, accessible by clicking the Members-Only tab on the APA website. Because we appreciate the time you'll take to submit the survey, you will receive $25 in membership bucks upon...

Article update.(APA News)(Report)
September 22, 2007... In the Spring, 2007, issue of Annals, in an article titled "Romeo and Juliet Laws--When the Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime," columnist Bruce Gross relates the story of Genarlow Wilson. Since publication of that issue, there have been several...

APA's 2007 National Conference.(American Psychological Association)(Conference news)
September 22, 2007... October 4-6 * Kansas City, Missouri Don't Miss the Special Presentations by John Douglas, author of Inside the Mind of BTK, and Greg Cooper, author Predators: Who They Are and How to Stop Them. Register to attend the National Conference...

Schedule-at-a-glance.(Calendar)
September 22, 2007... Thursday, October 4th 4:00-8:00 p.m. Registration 5:00-7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Friday, October 5th 7:00-8:00 a.m. Continental...

Conference workshops.(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Workshops planned for the conference will include, but are not limited to, the following. Presentations offered are subject to change. The Journey of Inward Peace & Outward Power Instructors: Charles Leviton, MA, EdD, DAPA, and Patti...

2007 National Conference exhibitors.(Conference news)
September 22, 2007... Be sure to check out the exhibitor area! * Visit vendors and receive information on the latest psychotherapy products and services. * Network with other professionals who share your expertise. * Attend hands-on martial arts...

Subliminal information theory revisited: casting light on a controversy.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract Subliminal information theory proposes that information is not only processed without awareness, but that it is also acted upon without awareness. Some research suggests such information is even prioritized over other forms of...

Is it subliminal?
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It matters what we call things. Most of what is called "Subliminal suggestion," isn't. Take the advertising media, for example. "Everyday, an estimated 12 billion display ads, 3 million radio commercials, and...

Bigotry: cause for therapy?(Culture Notes)
September 22, 2007... I teach a graduate class in counseling techniques at a local university. During a recent discussion, a student brought up the topic of "celebrity rehab," referring to the bizarre outbursts of such performers as Mel Gibson; Seinfeld's Kramer,...

Tips for a successful therapy practice.(Practice Management)
September 22, 2007... As a consultant to therapists, I am often asked for tips on how to make a practice successful. When I ask therapists how they define success, many tell me they want to make more money, and many say they want to feel less overwhelmed with the...

Coaching niches: Part 3.(Life Coaching)
September 22, 2007... Niches are specialized areas of coaching that a life coach offers and markets to a particular group. My niche is in coaching adolescents and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, (ADD/ADHD)....

Our association.(Chair's Corner)(Viewpoint essay)
September 22, 2007... About 2 months ago my mom was reading a copy of Annals and saw the advertisement for logo products that members can purchase from APA. She asked me, "Why is your picture on the ID card?" Before I could offer an explanation, she asked, "Why in...

Life sentence: co-victims of homicide.(Issues in Therapy)
September 22, 2007... Defined as the "willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another," criminal homicide generally represents the smallest proportion of all violent crimes (Bureau of Justice Statistics [BJS], 2005; Federal Bureau of Investigation...

But do we want to?(Practice Management)
September 22, 2007... Health-care is a risky business. The workplace is full of shadowy demands for accountability and legal responsibility with inadequate revenues and resources to build strong firewalls. We are exposed to a whole group of nasty diseases and...

Smoking cessation pharmacology.(RX Primer)
September 22, 2007... Approximately 400,000 Americans die each year from the effects or consequences of cigarette smoking. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer 22 times in men and 12 times in women. Between 1960 and 1990, deaths from lung cancer in women...

CE test page: three total credits available (with the completion of all 3 CE tests).
September 22, 2007... In order to receive one 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. Complete the evaluation form. 3. Mail or fax the...

The Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome.(Book review)
September 22, 2007... The Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome By Beverly Engel [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In The Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome, Engel explains, for the first time, what this syndrome is and how to cope with the Jekyll and Hydes, those people with unpredictable...

Help for the Helper: Self-Care Strategies for Managing Burnout and Stress.(Book review)
September 22, 2007... Help for the Helper: Self-Care Strategies for Managing Burnout and Stress By Babette Rothschild with Marjorie Rand Therapist burnout is a pressing issue and self-care is possible only when therapists actively help themselves. Help for the...

Parenting.(Sneak Preview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2007... Sneak Preview--Spring Annals 2008 The excerpt that follows is just a taste of the Child and Child Therapy issue of Annals to come out in the Spring. You can submit CE articles, case studies, and columns on this topic for publication to...