ANNOUNCEMENT: Drs. Clara Hill and Charles Gelso Awarded Norine Johnson Psychotherapy Research Grant
July 1, 2011 by igoncher
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The Division 29 Norine Johnson Psychotherapy Research Grant has been awarded to Drs. Clara Hill and Charles Gelso for their proposed study of therapist effects on psychotherapy outcome. Specifically, the grant research will examine certain variables proposed to foster the development of effective psychotherapists, including training, attachment styles, and countertransference. We are delighted to award [...]
Division 29 Honors 2011 Award Recipients
June 19, 2011 by igoncher
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Join us at APA to honor the Division of Psychotherapy award recipients for distinguished contributions to psychology and psychotherapy, teaching and mentoring, research and publication, and early career achievement. Also, Dr. Nadine Kaslow will be honored for her selection to deliver the Dr. Rosalee G. Weiss Lecture for Outstanding Leaders in Psychology. The event will take place during the Division of [...]
2011 Election Winners!
June 18, 2011 by igoncher
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The election results are in! Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Division 29 leadership team: President-Elect Designate: Bill Stiles Secretary: Barry Farber Domain Rep for Public Interest and Social Justice: Armand Cerbone Their terms will begin Jan. 1, 2012. We look forward to welcoming them to the Board of Directors at [...]
Non-APA Members
February 1, 2011 by Steve Sobelman
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Did you know you can enjoy all of the benefits of Division 29 without being a member of APA? By joining the Division of Psychotherapy, you become part of a family of practitioners, scholars,and students who exchange ideas in order to advance psychotherapy. Division 29 is comprised of psychologists and students who are interested in [...]
Graduate Student Stephanie Budge Awarded First Charles J. Gelso Psychotherapy Research Grant
August 10, 2010 by Steve Sobelman
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Congratulations to Stephanie Budge, who has been awarded the first Charles J. Gelso, Ph. D. Psychotherapy Research Grant. Division 29 created this grant program to provide annual grants (up to $2000) supporting the advancement of research on psychotherapy process or psychotherapy outcome. Stephanie is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the [...]
Join APA
August 2, 2010 by Steve Sobelman
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An Exciting 2010 APA Convention for Division 29
May 26, 2010 by Steve Sobelman
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By Jack C. Anchin, Program Chair & Jeffrey J. Magnavita, President. The Division of Psychotherapy is pleased to offer an exciting convention program this year in San Diego! We want to thank everyone for their fine submissions and let you know that we very much appreciate the time and effort that goes into these. Unfortunately, [...]
Division 29 President Jeffrey Magnavita Announces Task Force on Psychologist-Psychotherapists
March 29, 2010 by Steve Sobelman
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The Task Force on Psychologist-Psychotherapists (TOPP) of the Division of Psychotherapy was formed as a Presidential initiative of Jeffrey J. Magnavita and led by Jeffrey Barnett to explore the myriad of issues related to this topic and make recommendations to the Board of Directors during the October 2010 board meeting. The task force was initiated [...]
Norman Abeles To Receive Award for “Distinguished Senior Career Contributions To Psychology In The Public Interest”
January 9, 2010 by Steve Sobelman
Filed under Announcements, Members, Science and Scholarship
Norman Abeles, current Science Domain representative from APA’s Division of Psychotherapy (Division 29) will receive the Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest Award at the APA convention in San Diego in August 2010. Dr. Abeles is a Professor of Psychology Emeritus at Michigan State University where he served as Director of [...]
Psychotherapy Division Member Melba Vasquez Elected APA President!
January 8, 2010 by Steve Sobelman
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The provision of psychotherapy is the basis of my work. Providing psychotherapy is an activity that is profound in its meaning and effectiveness as a change process. The evolving evidence base helps us to more fully understand the factors that contribute to therapeutic effectiveness. We must ensure that these services are fully included and funded [...]



