Instructions to Contributors

Instructions to Contributors

The Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly is devoted to the advancement of the clinical practice and theory of cognitive psychotherapy in its widest sense. This scholarly journal seeks to merge theory, research, and practice and to develop new techniques by an examination of the clinical implications of theoretical development and research findings. To this end the journal will publish empirical research studies, case studies, theoretical articles, literature reviews on clinical topics, and articles specifying the clinical implications of topical research.

Manuscripts are solicited in the following areas:

Empirical Research . Such studies should have direct clinical relevance to theory and practice that is well described in the article.
Theoretical articles. Articles that outline or propose new theoretical developments relevant to cognitive therapy are welcomed if they have clear implications for cognitive accounts of psychology or clinical practice.
Literature reviews. Such reviews can focus on empirical studies of cognitive models, or research demonstrating the efficacy of specific techniques, the practice of cognitive psychotherapy with specific populations, different therapeutic modalities (e.g., group therapy, family therapy), or reviews of assessment methodologies useful in cognitive psychotherapy.
Treatment manuals, including the descriptions of new treatment methods or descriptions of their applications to populations of interest (e.g., treatment resistant). Such manuals should clearly illustrate the specific sequential clinical interventions. In particular, authors should clearly indicate variations in interventions and their rationales, as well as empirical evidence for the manual. .
Case studies. Authors should describe therapeutic procedures in sufficient detail to permit replication by other clinicians and should include measures of outcome and, whenever possible, followup. The development and investigation of innovative procedures are especially welcomed.

The journal publishes reviews and abstracts of books, tapes, films, and other clinical resources, as well. Publishers should send two copies of such materials to the Editor.

Finally, the journal seeks to publish special issues devoted to topics of particular interest, suggestions for which are welcomed by the editors.

The original and three copies of each manuscript and a diskette with an electronic document should be submitted in English to Dr. John H. Riskind, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly, George Mason university, Department of Psychology, MSN 3F3, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. Manuscripts must be prepared according to the Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition, and must be typed double-spaced through including abstract, text quotation, and references, and tables. Use one side only of 8.5 x 11" or 8.25 x 11.75"white bond paper, with a minimum 1.5" margin on all four sides. Articles should include an abstract of no more than 150 words. Manuscripts are submitted for unidentified review; therefore the author's name, degree, and affiliation (department and institution) should appear on the cover sheet only, which should also include the article title; authors' names, degrees, and affiliations; and the complete mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the author designated to review proofs.