Psychotherapy and Politics International

Scope & Guideline

Advancing Understanding at the Intersection of Psychotherapy and Politics

Introduction

Delve into the academic richness of Psychotherapy and Politics International with our guidelines, detailing its aims and scope. Our resource identifies emerging and trending topics paving the way for new academic progress. We also provide insights into declining or waning topics, helping you stay informed about changing research landscapes. Evaluate highly cited topics and recent publications within these guidelines to align your work with influential scholarly trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1476-9263
PublisherPsychotherapy and Politics International
Support Open AccessNo
CountryGermany
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2013 to 2021 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationPSYCHOTHER POLITICS / Psychother. Politics Int.
Frequency3 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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Address55 Wellesley St, Auckland 1025, NEW ZEALAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Psychotherapy and Politics International' serves as a critical platform for exploring the intersections between psychotherapy and political phenomena. Its core areas focus on the application of psychological theories and practices to address social justice issues, cultural identities, and the impact of political contexts on mental health.
  1. Integration of Psychotherapy and Social Justice:
    The journal emphasizes the importance of integrating psychotherapy with social justice initiatives, exploring how therapeutic practices can address systemic inequalities and support marginalized communities.
  2. Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Political Issues:
    It offers psychoanalytic insights into political phenomena, analyzing how collective trauma, nationalism, and identity politics influence mental health and therapeutic practices.
  3. Critical Examination of Therapeutic Practices:
    The journal encourages critical scrutiny of established therapeutic modalities and their cultural implications, particularly regarding race, gender, and identity.
  4. Global and Historical Contexts in Psychotherapy:
    It seeks to contextualize psychotherapy within global and historical frameworks, examining how different cultural narratives shape therapeutic approaches and client experiences.
  5. Research on Trauma and Resistance:
    The journal focuses on research that addresses trauma resulting from political violence, oppression, and systemic injustices, fostering discussions on resilience and resistance in therapeutic settings.
The journal has increasingly focused on several trending and emerging themes that reflect contemporary societal challenges and the evolving landscape of psychotherapy. These themes highlight the journal's commitment to addressing pressing issues in today's world.
  1. Intersectionality in Mental Health:
    There is a growing emphasis on intersectionality, exploring how overlapping identities (race, gender, class, etc.) affect individuals' mental health experiences and therapeutic needs.
  2. Political Trauma and Collective Healing:
    Recent publications are increasingly addressing the concept of political trauma, focusing on how societal violence and oppression impact collective mental health and the therapeutic response.
  3. Anti-Racist and Feminist Therapeutic Practices:
    The journal is trending towards discussions on anti-racist and feminist approaches within therapeutic settings, aiming to challenge systemic oppression and promote inclusivity.
  4. Global Mental Health Perspectives:
    Emerging themes include a focus on global mental health, examining how cultural contexts shape psychological practices and the importance of culturally competent care.
  5. Digital and Remote Therapies:
    In light of recent global events, there is a trend towards exploring the implications of digital and remote therapies, analyzing their effectiveness and ethical considerations in a changing world.

Declining or Waning

While the journal has a broad and evolving focus, certain themes appear to be waning in prominence over the recent years. This may reflect changing societal interests or shifts in the political landscape that influence therapeutic discourse.
  1. Traditional Psychoanalytic Approaches:
    There is a noticeable decline in the emphasis on traditional psychoanalytic theories detached from contemporary sociopolitical contexts, as newer frameworks that address current issues gain traction.
  2. Eurocentric Perspectives in Psychotherapy:
    Themes centered around Eurocentric views of psychotherapy are becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards more inclusive and diverse approaches that prioritize global perspectives.
  3. Conventional Clinical Practices:
    The journal has seen a reduction in discussions focused solely on conventional clinical practices, suggesting a movement towards more innovative, context-sensitive therapeutic modalities.
  4. Focus on Individual Pathologies:
    There is a decreasing focus on individual pathologies without consideration of their sociopolitical roots, as the journal increasingly prioritizes collective experiences and systemic issues.
  5. Narrowly Defined Therapeutic Techniques:
    The scope of narrowly defined therapeutic techniques is diminishing in favor of broader, integrative approaches that encompass a variety of methodologies and cultural contexts.

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