The Depth Psychotherapy Network editors consider topics on a wide range of topics relevant to depth psychotherapy. Please be certain that your topic is relevant to depth psychotherapy or it will not be considered.

All papers will be reviewed by two individuals from the site editors. Generally, it will be rviewed by the Managing Editor for the appropriate content area and one additonal editor. Upon review, you will be notified that your paper was 1) accepted as submitted, 2) provisionally accepted with suggeted changes, 3) not accepted with the encouragement to rework your paper to be submitted again at a later time, or 4) not accepted. Occasionally, additional information may be requested to consider your paper (primarily pertains to research papers). The editors will attempt to notify authors within 1-2 months, if possible.

In the review process, editors will consider 1) the quality of the content, 2) the quality of the writing, and 3) the style of the writing. If the author has not followed APA guidelines (except for the exceptions noted below) and followed the other style guidelines listed on this page, the paper will not be considered.

Final papers will be posted in PDF format. Authors should also read the Appropriate Use and Copyright information page prior to submitting their paper. If your paper is accepted, you will be sent an agreement form giving the Depth Psychotherapy Network permission to publish your paper.

Guidelines:

• All papers should be prepared in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Papers do require some stylistic differences from APA style which are listed below.
• Papers should be single spaced in Times New Roman or Courier New font. Margins should be 1".
• The length of papers should not be between 2,500-5,000 words. Longer papers may be considered, but may be subject to a more stringent review. It may take additional time to review longer papers.
• Credit should be given to all significant contributors and must be the original work of the author(s).
• Submissions should be made electronically. Documents should be in Microsoft Word or a rich text format. If authors do not use Microsoft Word, it is recommended they take responsbility for having it translated into this format prior to submissions. Documents in Rich Text Format may take significantly longer to review.

APA Style Exceptions:

• We will convert your paper directly from Word to a PDF document. This accounts for the primary reason for these exceptions.
• Papers may be allowed to use the first person voice if it is consistent with the style and message of the paper. For example, some theoretical perspectives call for a more embodied writing style, which would call for the use of first person.
• Figures and tables should be placed at the appropriate place in the text of the article instead of in appendixes.
• Do not use separate pages for your title, abstract, and references. Below your abstract, please list 2-5 keywords for your paper. For an example of how the beginning of a paper would look, click here.

Include with Your Submission:

• Your completed paper
• Current Cirriculum vita for all authors
• Contact information including Email address

Submission Process:

• Email us your completed documents.
• To expediate your review, Email your paper directly to the appropriate section editor.
• You will receive a confirmation Email within that we have received your Email. Please allow 2-10 weeks for notification about whether your submission has been accepted.