Editorial

It is daunting but exciting to assume the editorship of Psychoanalytic Psychology. Happily, the journal is in fine shape as I begin my term as editor. Joe Reppen has done a wonderful job as editor over the last decade, publishing a wide range of articles, and I would like to note my appreciation for his generous help during the transition. The readership of the journal should be aware that the content for most of the year 2008 is already filled as a result of Joe Reppen's unstinting labor. I would also like to thank Henry Seiden, the chair of the publications committee of Division 39, and Nancy McWilliams, our president, both of whom have been available and supportive through the transition.

In formulating my goals for Psychoanalytic Psychology, let me begin with the concrete and specific. You will notice that the journal has a new, contemporary design. We have also moved to utilize the APAs “JBO (Journals Back Office)” system, created to facilitate the running of journals electronically. All submissions and reviews now will be sent to the editor at the following Web address: . All other correspondence should be sent to: psychoanalyticpsychology@gmail.com. Starting with the first issue of 2009, the content of the journal will be divided into various sections. A special issue on the future of psychoanalysis, coedited by Jeremy Safran and me, is in the planning stage.

My most fervent wish is to establish a high level of professionalism for the journal. Psychoanalysis is a noble pursuit, well worth fighting to defend; yet, it is also a tradition that has been too inward-looking and prone to partisan conflicts. A new era is dawning: we need to seek out and to embrace forms of inquiry and discourse from other disciplines. Under my leadership, Psychoanalytic Psychology will publish more research. This will allow us to become more connected with allied fields and to participate in conversations that have gone on and will go on w