Society for Humanistic Psychology Newsletter
A newsletter of Div. 32
December 2011
FEATURE: DSM-5
Div. 32's project to reform DSM-5: An informative overview
Div. 32's "Open Letter to the DSM-5 Task Force and the American Psychiatric Association," citing concerns about the task force's proposals, has met with unexpected and overwhelming support
FROM THE PRESIDENT
- Future prospects for Humanistic Psychology
President David N. Elkins discusses the promising future of humanistic psychology, the appointment of new division task forces and committees, and the upcoming division conference and APA convention
By David N. Elkins
FROM THE EDITORS
- A message from Kevin Keenan, PhD and Donna Rockwell, PsyD
Contents of this issue include discussion about DSM-5 reform, a preview of the division conference, and new newsletter feature, SHP Member Spotlight
By Kevin Keenan, PhD, and Donna Rockwell, PsyD
HUMANITAS
- Humanitas #7: Sun Ship, the late recordings of John Coltrane
Ed Mendelowitz's column describes an American icon's existential journey in "Sun Ship: The Late Recordings of John Coltrane"
By Edward Mendelowitz, PhD
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
- A Rising Star in Humanistic Psychology: Sarah Kamens’ role in DSM-5 reform
Sarah R. Kamens, doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Fordham University and Student Representative to the Div. 32 Executive Committee, is featured
By David N. Elkins and Frederick Joseph Wertz, PhD
CONFERENCES
- Div. 32 spring conference
An appetizer for our spring conference in Pittsburg, PA
By Brent Dean Robbins, PhD - Highlights of the APA Hospitality Suite 2011
The 2011 Div. 32 hospitality suite offered quality programs, networking opportunities, and student mentoring
By Shawn Rubin - Second International Conference on Existential Psychology: The meaning and inspirations of Zhi Mian
Louis Hoffman examines the flourishing of existential psychotherapy in China
By Louis Hoffman, PhD
Briefly Noted
- Division news
View the latest news of interest to Div. 32 members
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