Friday, March 11, 2011 Consumer Reports on Efficacy of Therapy Consumer Reports has provided empirical validation of the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Prospective and diagnostically sophisticated surveys, combined with the well-normed and detailed assessment used in efficacy studies, would bolster this pioneering study.  Read entire article at:  http://horan.asu.edu/cpy702readings/seligman/seligman.html. 1:02 pm pst  Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Lovingkindness meditation for yourself: ‘Two thoughts cannot coexist at once: if the clear light of mindfulness is present, there is no room for mental twilight.’ - Nyanaponika There Think about who you want to be and practice being that person.  This is not about changing your essence, it is about adding to the repertoire of who you already are.   Rehearse worst-case scenarios and they lose their power over you. Practice what you fear and ask all the while: “Is this the condition I so feared?” - Tim Ferriss      9:45 am pst

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Nancy is available for speaking engagements on a variety of subjects such as Stepfamily Issues, Process Communication Model, and various psychological topics.  The Process Therapy Model™ (PTM), is the clinical methodology derived from Dr. Taibi Kahler's research and is used only by licensed therapists. Because it is grounded in process, clinicians can use PTM in conjunction with the therapeutic approach they otherwise prefer.  (http://www.kahlercommunications.com/) Background: Nancy (Locke) Capers worked in the film and television industry for nearly two decades as an actress, published writer, produced screenwriter, theater director, producer and Artistic Director of two theater companies. She has also written a number of screenplays, including an independently produced film,   co-written an original screenplay that was optioned by Paramount Pictures.  She decided to pursue a career in psychology in mid-life, as well as working as a corporate consultant, both domestically and abroad.  Confidential Sliding scale In clinical practice for over a decade	KUSI News Ms. Capers has been interviewed for her expertise on KUSI News, Good Morning San Diego and A.M. San Francisco. Contact: info@nancycapers.com STEPFAMILY LINKS and BOOKS: Psychology Today journal article- "Lessons from Stepfamilies" http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1175/is_n3_v27/ai_15341847/pg_1 APA online- Stepfamily Success Depends on Ingredients http://www.apa.org/monitor/dec05/stepfamily.html Financial Psychology and Lifechanging events- Remarriage http://www.nefe.org/fple/remarriagepage1.html "How to Win as a Stepfamily" by John Visher http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-As-Stepfamily-Visher/dp/0876306490 "Becoming a Stepfamily: Patterns of Development in Remarried Families" by Patricia Papernow http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Stepfamily-Development-Remarried-Institute/dp/0881633097 "The Enlightened Stepmother: Revolutionizing the Role" (Paperback) by Perdita K. Norwood & Teri Wingender "Stepfamilies and the Law" - Mahoney "Stepchildren Speak: 10 Grown-Up Stepchildren" by Susan Philips
ARTICLES: The Application of Rawlsian Theory to Psychotherapy by Nancy Capers, MFT Office Financial Policy Loving the Narcissist Grief Resources San Diego Legacy Cost by Hedges & Nancy Capers TWA Flight 840	LICENSURE: I earned a License as a Marriage and Family Therapist from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in 2004 as well as holding numerous certificates in domestic violence training, step-family counseling, Process Therapy Model, substance abuse, along with working with anxiety and depression.  INVITED PRESENTATIONS: wrote paper on "The Application of Rawlsian Theory to Psychotherapy" *Fordham University for the Journal of Moral Education, with Dr. Albert Erdynast, *Harvard Medical School Conference. Ms. Capers was  MC for the National Charity League yearly event (2005).   EDUCATION: I completed the majority of my graduate work for a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles, finishing a few credits at National University, San Diego, after relocating to San Diego. My background includes working with the Navy Fleet and Family Support Center, the YWCA Domestic Violence Counseling Center, facilitating improvisational/psychodrama classes with at-risk adolescents at Children of the Night in Los Angeles, as well as working in private practice.
	Professional Associations:  CAMFT, AAMFT, SAG, WGA