Dr. Steven Reisner is running for American Psychological Association (APA) president. The main thrust of his campaign is that psychologists should not be involved in torture in any way. Here is the beginning of his platform statement:
I am seeking nomination for President of the American Psychological Association because I believe that the APA must take [...]
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Last month, Kenneth Pope, ethical maven, resigned from the American Psychological Association (APA). He resigned over concern regarding APAs torture policy. His Ethics in Therapy and Counseling (3rd edition) was published March 9.
The resignation is particularly notable as he has been a very active member of that organization, known as an expert on ethics, and [...]
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How often in life do we get to trade in our skin for a new one? Come new year, I’ll be trading in the external face of this blog for a new one. With blogs that is easy, more like a change of clothes than a re-design. Yet as we spend more and more time [...]
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This month’s American Psychologist features a compelling advisory to the American Psychological Association (APA) regarding what it sees as potential threats to the integrity of the profession. The article, “Corporate Funding and Conflicts of Interest” includes these recommendations:
External funds (i.e., drug money) should not be a part of APA’s core budget
Exhibitors at APA conventions should [...]
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