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The Uphill Climb
This article details the authors’ experiences pertaining to applying to counseling and clinical PhD programs, and offers advice for students, particularly those coming from smaller undergraduate institutions or institutions lacking clinical psychology programs, who may be considering a similar training path. Introductions Heather Muir graduated with a BA in psychology from the University of New […]
Heather Muir, B.A. + 1 more
August 18, 2018
Choosing to Work for a Community Health Center
Like everyone else I worked hard to get to where I am today, so why decline an offer from a prestigious hospital with an academic appointment to work at a community health center? There are a number of reasons why someone may want to work for a community health center including interest in working with […]
Astrea Greig, Psy.D.
August 18, 2018
The Business of Psychotherapy Practice
I direct a psychotherapy practice in the northeastern United States with about 30 providers focused on providing cognitive behavioral therapy. We have two locations and treat a wide range of adults, teens, and children. I ended up in this role because I fell in love with the fields of psychology and psychotherapy almost three decades […]
Benjamin Johnson, PhD, ABPP
August 18, 2018
2018 President’s Column
As I write my second Presidential Column, the Kentucky Derby is fast-approaching (for those unaware, it is always the first Saturday in May!). As a big fan of the event, I feel compelled to use horse racing lingo. Thus, whereas my first Presidential column was my personal post time at the SAP leadership helm, this […]
Michael J. Constantino, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
2018 Bulletin Editors’ Column 53(2)
We hope this issues finds our readership well, and winding up summer activities/beginning to look toward Fall. In this issue, we have two Special Features you won’t want to miss. First, an interview with Dr. Marvin Goldfried, 2018 APA/APF Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology, by Nicholas Morrison, Chair of […]
Lynett Henderson Metzger + 1 more
August 18, 2018
“Rockin’ Pneumonia”
Advancing Practice Together Just prior to the last winter blast striking our nation’s Capital, I was very fortunate to be able to attend the 35th annual APAPO Practice Leadership conference, along with former APA Presidents James Bray and Carol Goodheart. These gatherings are always the highlight of my professional year and it was especially exciting […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
A Personal Perspective on Systemic Change
I have approached life and my career with a genuine enthusiasm for adventure. I have also found my richest experiences in life to come from learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Being asked to write about my career turning points as a relatively new psychologist evoked this uncomfortable feeling. Do I really have something […]
Rachele Vogel, Psy.D.
August 18, 2018
Community-Based Participatory Research
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a systematic way of approaching research endeavors with members of typically underserved communities (Danley & Ellison, 1997; Israel et al., 2004). The inherently collaborative approach is designed to foster co-learning, that is, a bi-directional process of learning in which researchers and community members work together to understand the unique needs […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D. + 3 more
August 5, 2018
Investigating the Effectiveness of an Interpersonal Therapy Intervention for Mental Health Conditions in India
The authors of this article aimed to provide empirical support for an interpersonal therapy intervention for decreasing levels of depression and anxiety for adults in a specific resource-scarce community in India. The team of researchers in the study include members of Columbia University Teachers College Global Mental Health Lab, which investigates empirically supported treatments for […]
Daria Diakonova-Curtis, Ph.D.
July 22, 2018
5 Essential Conference Survival Guidelines
1. Start Small When Planning Your Itinerary Conferences are packed full of events, and like a marathon, pacing is key. A little bit of planning can go a huge way! We recommend earmarking your top three events and moving from there. But how do you know which top three events to pick? You may want […]
Elizabeth D. Kilmer, M.S. + 1 more
July 15, 2018
Conference Survival Guide
Between conference fees, travel, food, and lodging, costs for conferences can add up quickly. We’ve got some tips to keep costs as reasonable as possible. 1. Book in Advance It’s (almost) never too early to start tracking hotel and flight cost. Sites like Kayak, and apps like Hopper will even send alerts to your phone […]
Elizabeth D. Kilmer, M.S. + 1 more
July 8, 2018
Top 5 Lessons Gained in Working with Dr. Jeffrey Barnett
This past December, Dr. Jeffrey Barnett stepped down from his leadership role as Publications Chair of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Barnett has been instrumental in the mentorship, guidance, and friendship he has bestowed to me. In reflecting over the past four years of knowing and working with him, I found myself […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D.
June 17, 2018