Authors may submit a web page to be considered. A list of topic which will be considered is listed below. The suggested length of the web page is dependent upon the target audience and topic. A listing of the appropriate topics to be considered is listed to the right.

    Web pages on selected topics (for example, Relational Psychotherapy or Degree Options) will have a featured webpage and links to additional web pages on the topic. Professionals are encouraged to submit additional web pages on these topics. However, when doing so please review all the current pages on this topic to be sure that your submission offers something new and unique to the current web pages. Your page will be reviewed in the context of 1) the quality of the submission and 2) it's ability to contribute something unique to the website.

 

    Webpage contribtuions are to be written in a style similar to what you would see in a professional newsletter or bulletin. There is greater flexibility in the general writing style. More of an editorial or news article tone is suggested.

 

    All web page submissions will be reviewed by two of the site editors. Generally, it will be reviewed by the Managing Editor for the content area and one additional editor. Upon review, you will be notified that your web page was 1) accepted as submitted, 2) provisionally accepted with suggested changes, 3) not accepted with the encouragement to rework and submit at a later time, or 4) not accepted. It will attempted to notify authors within 1-2 months, if possible.

 

Guidelines:

    * All web pages should be written in APA style including reference citations and a reference

       section. Consumer pages should be brief, limiting the necessity of many reference citations.

    * All submissions must give credit to all significant

       contributors and should be the original work of the author(s).

    * Submissions will be made electronically. Documents should be submitted in Microsoft Word

       or a text rich format.

Include with Your Submission:

    * Your paper (webpage)

    * Current Curriculum Vita

    * Contact Information including Email address.

Submission Process:

    * Email us with all appropriate attachments. To assure a timely review, you submit your paper

       directly to the appropriate section editor for your paper.

    * Include in your Email your proposed web page title and contact information. You may attach a copy

       of your web page proposal and CV. All submissions must be made electronically.

    * You will receive a confirmation Email that we have received your materials. Please allow 2-10

       weeks for notification about whether your submission has been accepted.

Consumer Web Pages

 

Possible Topics:

    * Overview of a theoretical orientation

    * Why Depth Psychotherapy? perspective

    * Choosing a Therapist perspective

    * How to Make Therapy Work perspective

    * Other topics may be considered -- Email the editors with your idea

Guidelines:

    * The length should be 500-1500 words & written in an easy to understand language. If you wish to        write up a longer essay, please discuss this with the editors.

    * When submitting a theoretical orientation overview for consumers, it is asked that you also

       consider writing one for students. (See below)

 

Student Web Pages

 

Possible Topics:

    * Deciding to Become a Depth Psychotherapist perspective

    * Getting into Graduate School perspective

    * Degree Options (Masters, Psy.D., or Ph.D.?)  perspective

    * Choosing a Theoretical Orientation perspective

    * Theoretical Orientation Overview

    * Professionals Suggested Reading List (recommend 5-10 books, maximum 20. Include  

      brief description of why the book is  recommended)

    * How to Use Supervision perspective

Guidelines:

    * The length should be between 750-1500 words & written in an appropriate professional level for

       the audience (graduate level students).

    * When submitting a theoretical orientation overview, it is preferred that you also consider

       submitting one for consumers.

 

Professional Web Pages

Possible Topics:

    * Diversity Issues

    * Religious/Spiritual Issues

    * Empirically Supported Treatments Debate

    * Other topics may be considered -- Email the editors with your idea

Guidelines:

    * The intention is for the professional level contributions to be in the form of papers.

       However, because of the importance of these issues in modern day depth psychotherapy,

       submissions are encouraged for web pages and articles.