JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING PRACTICAL CASES (JPCPC)
CALL FOR PAPERS
Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases (JPCPC) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents innovative psychotherapy cases involving individual, group, couples, children, educational, and family therapy. The journal is beneficial to practitioners such as psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, family therapists, professors, and students of psychotherapy who want to share their unique cases. The journal is also necessary for understanding how other practitioners have handled cases as presented. The easy-to-follow case presentation format allows you to learn how interesting and challenging cases were assessed and conceptualized and how treatment followed such conceptualization. This practical format allows clinicians to replicate successful treatments in their own practices. Cases presented in the journal will follow a 12-point format including a title page, abstract, and references. The journal will publish bi-annually.
The journal is inviting you to submit your unique cases in line with guidelines below:
GENERAL GUIDELINES
In line with the above, JPCPC is interested in manuscripts that describe the process and outcome of one or more clinical cases. A detailed description of the patient, presenting problem(s), conceptualization of the clinical challenges, and the course of treatment are necessary. JPCPC expects a comprehensive presentation of all aspects of the case(s) reported.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Spacing and Length of Each Section
Line spacing in all submitted articles must be 1.5, that is, following the APA Publication Manual. The format for the Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases allows a good deal of flexibility in terms of maximum length. The maximum number of pages for a JPCPC article, excluding references, tables, figures, and appendices, can typically range between 14 and 20 pages (maximum 6000 words). Typically, the basic sections might be distributed as follows (this is just an example, not a rigid requirement):
Note that deviations on headings 5 to 9 are allowed as orientations and styles may differ.
- Title
- Biodata of Author(s) or Researchers (1 page).
- Abstract (250–300 words)
- Keywords (3-5 words)
- Case Context and Method (1 page)
- The client (2 pages).
- Background Information (1 page).
- Assessment of the Client’s Problems, Goals, Strengths, and History (2 pages).
- Formulation and Treatment Plan (2 pages).
- Course of the Therapy (3 pages).
- Concluding Evaluation of the Therapy’s Process and Outcome (1 page).
- Recommendations (1 page)
- References
Note: Additional pages would be permitted for relevant references and lists of tables and figures.
Details of what each section can cover are available on the Journal website https://journal.identityconsultancy.co.zw
The Peer Review Process
PCSPSC believes in unbiased, independent critical assessment as an intrinsic part of all scholarly work, including the academic peer review process. All articles submitted to the JPCPC are subject to the peer review critical assessment by experts who are not part of the editorial staff.
- All submitted articles are subject to a double-blind review process.
- Editorials and solicited book or research reviews are critically reviewed by an internal expert in the field.
- Articles are initially screened by the Editor-in-Chief for suitability and adherence to outlined guidelines of the journal format.
- Accepted articles are peer-reviewed by independent peer reviewers who are experts in the area of the submitted article.
- Final decision about rejection or acceptance of the article for publication will be the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief.
- No person will be involved in the peer review process of an article in which they have a direct or indirect conflict of interest.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for Paper Submissions is 23 May 2025
Publication is expected in July 2025
Submission
Manuscripts can be submitted in MS Word via the following e-mail addresses: research@identityconsultancy.co.zw