AMCAP Fall 2004 RESIDENT S ESSAGE expertise based on professional, clinical practice that can be P ’ M specialized for Latter-day Saints, please send a proposal for a convention presentation. Dear AMCAP Members, I have been delighted by the increase in research It has been nearly two years since I began my term both by and about Latter-day Saints. This gives us the of service as your President. As this privilege draws to a opportunity to speak truth to the professional world in a close, I frequently reflect on my experience and what it has language it respects. A large and growing body of research meant to me. AMCAP is alive and thriving because of the now exists that shows the mental health benefits of having a dedication and commitment of its members. Nearly all rich, inner spiritual life. AMCAP has been a leader in AMCAP activities are made possible by volunteers who share presenting and publishing research that disputes myths and their time and expertise. One of the great joys in serving as misconceptions about Latter-day Saints and mental health. your President has been being able to have closer association We received press coverage across the US following Sherrie with members and those who serve in leading, organizing and Johnson’s presentation of research on LDS women and directing AMCAP activities. I feel deeply honored to belong depression. I hope that AMCAP can continue to promote and to such a group . AMCAP is alive and thriving because of the support research and scholarly works of interest to Latter-day members’ commitments to professionalism, gospel standards Saints. We continue our quest to understand truth by and service. integrating both study and faith. We have made some great strides forward. We are My greatest joy, however, has been sharing increasing our use of technology. Our website receives hits friendship, ideas and testimonies with others who are from all over the world. This opens a window of opportunity committed to the Lord and to the happiness and health of to provide education about spiritual integration with mental others. These associations energize me, strengthen me and health to a world-wide audience. Internet access also makes it provide a forum for personal and professional growth. I hope possible to draw our members closer together and offer more these friendships will be Eternal. I express a warm “Thank services beyond the Wasatch Front and Western United You” to all who serve and share with AMCAP. It has been States. We now have members throughout the US as well as nearly two years since I began my term of service as your in many other parts of the world. The ldscounselor.net President. As this privilege draws to a close, I frequently website provides access to LDS counselors and psycho- reflect on my experience and what it has meant to me. therapists to those seeking referrals for LDS providers. There AMCAP is alive and thriving because of the dedication and is still much that could be done with technology. It is the commitment of its members. Nearly all AMCAP activities volunteer service of our members that will make it possible to are made possible by volunteers who share their time and continue to grow and to serve worldwide needs. expertise. One of the great joys in serving as your President has been being able to have closer association with members I have been very impressed by the professionalism of and those who serve in leading, organizing and directing our members. We are now able to offer Continuing Education AMCAP activities. I feel deeply honored to belong to such a credits approved by several professional organizations. This group. AMCAP is alive and thriving because of the raises the bar in our responsibility to provide members with members’ commitments to professionalism, gospel standards convention presentations that are grounded in solid and service. professional, scientific, research and practices. We want to do this while still incorporating the unique spiritual needs of our Marleen S. Williams, Ph.D. members and their clients. This has been possible so far President, 2003-2005 because of the willingness of so many individuals to prepare Association of Mormon Counselors and present workshops and presentations based on both and Psychotherapists professional literature and a strong knowledge of Gospel principles. We need more volunteers. If you have an area of AMCAP NETWORKER ADVERTISING The AMCAP Networker is an official publication of the IN THE Association of Mormon Counselors and NETWORKER Psychotherapists. It is published bi-annually, in February and August. 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Advertising fees for the a 3½ -inch diskette, or by written copy to: Networker are: Rebecca Pack Jorgensen, Ph.D. Full page $100 Counseling Center Half page $ 50 BYU-Idaho, KIM 270E Rexburg, ID 83460-1685 Quarter page $ 25 W: 208-496-1100 Fax: 208-496-1238 IN THIS ISSUE President’s Message ................................................................................................................................ 1 2004 AMCAP Leadership ....................................................................................................................... 3 News from AMCAP Headquarters B. J. Fullmer .................................................................................... 4 Fall Convention Announcement .............................................................................................................. 5 AMCAP on the Web ............................................................................................................................... 6 Meet the Candidates, Voting Ballot… ................................................................................................ 7-10 Spring Convention Report In the News Humanity Award Received by Elder Morrison............................................................................ 11 LDS Women, Depression and Religiosity ................................................................................... 12 Presentation Overviews Using Scriptures for Change Scot Allgood................................................................................... 13 Conflict Free Marriage Russ Seigenberg ..................................................................................... 14 Mental Health Services for Missionaries Scharman et al............................................................. 17 Clinician’s Corner Think Horses Before Unicorns Noel Gill.......................................................................................... 18 Book Summary: His Needs, Her Needs Dean Bender ...................................................................... 19 Spring 2005 Convention Call for Papers................................................................................................ 20 AMCAP 2004 Spring Convention Audio Tape Order Form................................................................... 21 AMCAP Membership Application or Renewal Form............................................................................. 23 2003—2004 AMCAP LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS (CONT.) ADVISORS (CONT.) Marleen S. Williams, Ph.D. Douglas E. Brinley, Ph.D. Vera Ivie President / Publications Area Coordinator Supervisor Convention Photographer H: 801-221-0874 W: 801-422-3599 H: 801-374-1975 H: 801-476-1959 FAX: 801-422-5920 W: 801-422-3367 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Dennis Ashton, LMSW Convention AV rep Noel C. Gill, Ph.D. W: 801-240-3634 Vice President / Bylaws ADVISORS TO THE BOARD Kristine Plummer, LCSW Fax: 801-240-4632 H: 435-245-4835 E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 435-245-2888 Sprint 2004 Convention E-mail: [email protected] H : 801-295-5566 Liz B. Sharp, M.Ed., LPC W : 801-447-6000 & 801-336-6363 Media consultant Dean Bender, MBA, MA Fax : 801-295-8765 H: 843-856-6505 Treasurer E–mail : [email protected] W: 843-856-0225 H: 916-300-4543 W: 916-677-5779 Fax: 843-884-3104 FAX: 916-784-7850 Rachel E. Crook Lyon, Ph.D. Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Student Recruitment H : 801-230-3158 W : 801-422-4375 EDITORIAL BOARD EXECUTIVE SECRETARY E-mail : [email protected] Richard G. Ellsworth, Ph.D. B.J. Fullmer [email protected] Journal Editor S2000- S2004 H: 801-583-4497 W: 801-583-6227 W: 661-945-9892 FAX: 801-583-1305 Wesley Spencer, Ph.D. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Area Coordinator Assistant Supervisor– Western U.S., Pacific & Asia Garison Jeppesen, LCSW H: 801-750-6118 Journal Associate Editor BOARD MEMBERS W: 435-752-0750 Fax : 801-585-1211 Doug Craig, Ph.D. E:mail: [email protected] Email : Spring 2004 Convention / Bulletin [email protected] H: 208-656-9273 Dana Templeman, MSW, W: 208-496-1106 LDSFS Representative Rebecca Jorgensen, Ph.D. H: 801-295-4022 W: 801-240-3629 Email: [email protected] Networker Editor F2003- F2005 FAX: 801-240-4632 H: 208-656-0853 E-mail: [email protected] Rick Hawks,