125th anniversary of the American Psychological Association—Accomplishments and challenges: Introduction to the special issue.

Abstract

In 2017, the American Psychological Association (APA) celebrates the 125th anniversary of its founding. This special issue commemorates this milestone by providing long- and short-term views on the history of APA and its role in psychology in America. The opening paper presents an overview of initiatives and challenges facing the field of psychology and APA in five periods, each roughly 25 years in length. The remaining eight articles review specific issues and areas of activity over varying lengths of time in more recent years. Issues of policy involvement, relations with the media, and involvement with the courts are described, as well as developments related to social justice, education, science, practice, and publications. (PsycINFO Database Record

Psychotherapy integration training around the globe: A personal and empirical perspective.

“…In North America, the governmental funding and guidelines around “evidence-based practice” resulted in the wide application of integrative interventions (e.g., Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 2011) in the form of second- and third-wave cognitive–behavioral-based treatments and short-term psychodynamic treatments (e.g., Vandenbos, Hogan, & Kazak, 2017; Westen, Novotny, & Thompson-Brenner, 2004). In contrast to Argentina, psychotherapy training in the United States involves a very minimal focus on integration (Norcross, Sayette, & Pomerantz, 2018).…”

“…In contrast to Argentina, psychotherapy training in the United States involves a very minimal focus on integration (Norcross, Sayette, & Pomerantz, 2018). In the United States, graduate psychotherapy programs emphasize extensive training in a particular theoretical model determined by American Psychological Association practice guidelines, developed by the different divisions (Norcross & Rogan, 2013; Vandenbos et al, 2017). Currently psychotherapy integration is not specifically included in these guidelines (Norcross et al, 2018).…”