Counseling and Psychotherapy Transcripts, Client Narratives, and Reference Works

TRANSCRIPT CONTRIBUTORS’ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I have a collection of transcripts that I would like to submit. How do I do so?

Please begin the process by contacting Susan Gay, Editorial Consultant, at callfortranscripts@sagepub.com. Please include in your message the number of transcripts you would like to submit, the source of the transcripts, the type or method of therapy depicted in the transcripts, and any other relevant notes about your transcripts.

How will the transcripts be used?

The transcripts will be included in a large-scale electronic anthology of primary sources in the field of counseling and psychology, jointly published by SAGE Publications and Alexander Street Press. The database is designed to provide students, researchers, and practitioners with a valuable primary resource of the experience and practice of therapy.

How are you protecting the rights of the clients whose therapy sessions are recorded in these transcripts?

Protection of the rights and anonymity of therapy clients is of the utmost importance to us. Each transcript will adhere to the American Psychological Association’s Ethics Guidelines for use and anonymity. They will be thoroughly edited to preserve the anonymity of the client and releases will be obtained for each transcript included in the collection. If therapists wish to omit their own name from the transcripts of individual sessions to further protect the identity of their clients, then the transcripts will be further edited. In addition, an editorial board of distinguished practitioners and academics oversees the project and ensures that all transcripts included adhere to our guidelines for use.

Do I need to edit the transcripts for anonymity before I submit them?

We prefer to receive submissions of transcripts that have already been edited for anonymity by the contributing researcher or practitioner. However, we will accept a sample unedited and can then give you guidance to edit your other transcripts.

I have a collection of transcripts, but I do not currently have releases granting me permission to publish them? What do I do?

If you have obtained a client release that covers using a transcript for research purposes, you may be covered for its use here, because the purpose of this database is academic research. We will be happy to review your release form. If you do not have a signed release form, we can provide one to you. We do not have to be part of the process of obtaining consent, and we never need to know the real name of the client. We will simply provide you with the tools necessary to get permission, if you need our help.