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CHAPTER NEWS
Jennifer Calderon — President's Message
As psychotherapists, we are often encouraged to be allies of marginalized communities. Allyship matters. It reflects awareness, empathy, and support for individuals impacted by systemic oppression, discrimination, and exclusion. . .
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Legistative Update
Student loans, Protections for mental health, and more. . .
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MEMBER COLUMNISTS
Charlyne Gelt — Kintsugi: Shattered, Not Broken
There is a Japanese art called Kintsugi, where craftsmen repair broken pottery with gold. Rather than hiding the cracks, they highlight them. The piece becomes more beautiful and more valuable. . .
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Lynne Azpeitia — Getting Paid: For Sustainable Practice & Career Success Make These 6 Things Convenient for Clients, Referrers & Employers
People looking for therapy are not going to look very hard to find you or find out more about your services. To sustain private practice and career success, online or in person, convenience is the top priority for prospective clients, referral sources, and employers—so. . .
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Kim Scott — Using the Parent, Adult, and Child Model in Couple's Therapy
The couple brings this flash temper tantrum into therapy. Each hopes I will side with them. But instead of taking sides, I invite them to pause. I ask them to replay the interaction and reflect on. . .
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Melany Cohen — How Can Psychotherapy Help With Back Pain?
Why Does This Matter? There are approx. 60 million Americans living with chronic pain. About 16-20 million are suffering from chronic back pain. Because over 90% of back pain cases are “non-specific,” diagnosing the exact root cause is very difficult. . .
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