Personal reflections on Hugh Mullan: existential group therapist

This article reviews the work of the psychiatrist Hugh Mullan, a pioneer of modern group therapy. Heavily influenced by existential philosophy, Hugh Mullan applied notions from that perspective to his innovative and unorthodox approach. Central to this was an early, indeed prescient, advocacy for the use of the therapist's personal subjectivity, striving for mutuality, and non-rational experience in the conduct of psychotherapy. This way of thinking was not in accord with prevailing theories throughout most of his life as a practitioner (1946-1986); Hugh Mullan was not considered a mainstream theorist in his time. However, contemporary relational theorists have begun to give these ideas a great deal of attention, offering validation and support for his original insights. This writer recalls, as well, his experience of Hugh Mullan as a therapist and mentor.     

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY IN A CROSS-CULTURE PERSPECTIVE ——— An interview with Dr. Paul E. Spector

Occupational Health Psychology(OHP)is an interdisciplinary field concerned with psychological factors in employee's health,safety,and well-being,closely related to Industrial/Organizational(I/O)Psychology. Specific areas of concern are accidents,injuries,illness,stress,violence,counterproductive work behavior,and work-family conflict. Based on his research,Dr. Paul E. Spector answered our questions on aspects of Occupational Health Psychology,Cross-cultural Psychology and research/statistical methods in I/O Psychology. His opinions or suggestions about future research in I/O Psychology are informative and inspiring.     

Pioneer profiles: An interview with Don Baer

This is an interview with Donald M. Baer. The interview includes discussion of his education at the University of Chicago, his work at the University of Washington and the University of Kansas, events that influenced his career, and his perspectives on various issues. His accomplishments include developing the standards for the practice of applied behavior analysis, creating an empirical research base for language training for people with severe disabilities, initiating procedures that led to generalized imitation, formulating experimental designs for applied behavioral research, and devising procedures for generalization and maintenance of behavior.