The Person Centered Journal, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1995
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This issue begins volume two of the journal. It is still a semi-annual publication which is planned to be extended to a quarterly publication in the future. It seems appropriate that the new year be started with a new volume issue.
This issue also reflects the chances in structure that were developed in 1993 at the ADPCA meeting. There is now one editor, three associate editors and an editorial assistant. One of the associate editors is scheduled to replace the editor with the editor taking on a role as associate editor. This should provide continuity in the process and working relationships, especially with the publisher. It was concluded at the ADPCA meeting in 1994 that Dr. Jeanne Stubbs become the editor and that I take the role of one of the associate editors at a time that seems appropriate for both of us. This would be around the beginning of the third volume during January or February, 1996.
This issue again reflects a range of topics and thinking related to person-centered principles. As well, there is a consistent format that is developing from past journal content and from the suggestions of various individuals. There is, once again, the presentation of a therapy session by a Client-Centered/Person-Centered Practitioner. There is another interview with C.H. Patterson which is the first of what is intended to be a series of interviews with life time contributors to the person-centered dialogue.
I personally appreciate Armin Klein's willingness to let us publish his poem and, as well, appreciate being one of the recipients with whom he shared his work.
In addition, the article by Art Bohart was requested by me as a "stimulant" article since the presentation at the American Psychological Association convention raised a number of issues. C.H. Patterson's article was also included as a special stimulant article. Barry Grant and Jeanne Stubbs were asked to respond to these articles as one way to encourage more didactic and scholarly dialogue in the journal.
Your input for format, content and direction will be greatly appreciated.
JDB