Advocacy for Couples and Families: New Directions APA Publication Manual (7th Edition). (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Noble, Nicole; Bradley, Loretta; Hendricks, Bret
• Is Part Of: Family journal. Volume 28:Number 3(2020:Jul.)
• Page Start: 225
• Page End: 228
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: APA Publication Manual -- bias-free language -- inclusivity -- advocacy; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Family counseling -- Periodicals; Marriage counseling -- Periodicals; 616.8915605
• DOI: 10.1177/1066480720929690
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-4807

Abstract

The 7th edition APA Publication Manual ( Manual ) was released in October 2019. The significant changes between the 6th edition and 7th edition of the Manual were described in a previous issue of The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families . This article is written to expand on the substantial changes to the Manual ' s guidelines and to focus on bias-free language and inclusivity. Using the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Code of Ethics as a cornerstone, this article will focus on such diverse issues as advocacy, bias-free language, gender, inclusivity, racial/ethnic identity, sensitivity (avoiding labels), socioeconomic, and intersectionality issues. Recommendations are made, and examples are provided to help couple and family counselors become cognizant of the changes.