Show how poetry writing proved to be an effective and efficient therapeutic tool for a homeless, alcoholic male suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. (SR)

Uses case vignettes to explore poetry as phenomenological access point to the world of the abused child, serving a threefold function: (1) a window into the child's world; (2) a way to track the abused child's progress along the recovery process; and (3) a tool for transforming abused children's worlds, by allowing them to find their own unique…

Explores the use of the Bible as a resource in therapy. Provides a Bible Resource Subject Index, and offers several techniques on the use of the Bible in individual and group therapy. (SR)

Suggests several ways in which poetry may be used as a creative vehicle for self-discovery with adolescents in counseling. Shows how adolescent conflicts relating to death, sex-role identity, and conformity are expressed in poems composed by adolescent clients. (SR)

Examines several areas to contribute to the development of a poetry therapy practice research model: research models, specificity and replication, poetry selection, studies in practice research, professional issues, and the identification of directions for future research. (SR)

The hypothesis that anxiety and depression self-report scales tap distinct constructs was tested using confirmatory factor analysis on mood data from nonclinical samples. Results provide evidence that anxiety and depression self-report scales do not measure discriminant mood constructs and may, therefore, be better thought of as measures of…

Examined the relative efficacy of different treatment approaches for bulimia nervosa. Follow-up of a study using cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, and placebo groups show six-month abstinence highest in the cognitive behavioral group. Results support conceptualization of bulimia nervosa as a multifaceted disorder best treated with an approach that…

Sees historical antecedents of primary prevention in methods of public health, counseling, and psychotherapy. Defines primary prevention as being proactive and aimed predominantly at high-risk groups not yet affected by condition to be prevented. Sees success measured in decline in incidence of condition that is compared with controls. Asserts…

Examines two poems written by a patient undergoing psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Shows how the spontaneous and unsolicited creative writing of poems accurately monitored and expressed emotional growth within a transference relationship that was then able to be utilized in real life situations. (RS)

Discusses one form of group interpersonal-skill training, relationship-enhancement (RE) therapy, which was offered to patients and staff as a pilot program. Patients and staff found learning RE behaviors and skills to be beneficial to their communication and helpful in improving their relationships. (Author/GCP)

John, a very articulate 48-year-old Vietnam veteran, completed successful psychotherapy in one and 1/2 years. The hallmarks of this therapy are the use of social-constructionist ideas and practices, especially the use of the reflecting team and the influence of the team's conversations on everyone who participated. (Author/EMK)

Presents a reaction to Thompson and Neville's (1999) article, "Racism, Mental Health, and Mental Health Practice." Underlines some of the most trenchant points made in the article and poses several more questions for further consideration. (GCP)

Interview with Michael F. Hoyt, a noted figure in the worlds of brief therapy and managed care. He discusses issues regarding brief therapy, some of the promises and problems of managed care, and several likely future trends and their implications for marital and family therapists. (MKA)

Examines how the author's work in nursing has helped reveal, through poetry, her own "key images" (images that unconsciously bring life, energy, and universality to a poet's work). Suggests ways writers might encourage intense personal imagery to enter their own poems or the poems of their students. (SR)

Because many potential clients have religious as well as secular concerns, secular counselors and psychotherapists are striving to become more empathic and competent in treating religious individuals. This article discusses some issues and implications involved in working with religiously committed clients in secularly based counseling. (Contains…