Counseling Psychotherapy Tokyo Japan What's New

The new Counseling, Psychotherapy and Support in Tokyo Japan Newsletter has been launched and now includes news, articles, conference information, essays and media reports on mental health care, psychology and counseling services in Tokyo and Japan.

Link to information about the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) conference added to Japanese and World Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counseling Societies and Associations. The XIIth World Congress of Psychiatry 2002 was held in Japan in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, very near to the Tokyo Metropolis.

Many thanks to all of you who have, from both near and so far, sent in your ideas and suggestions of your favourite books, CDs, videos and DVDs for possible inclusion in the Support in Tokyo Japan online amazon English language bookstores and the Japanese language bookstore sections. New books and guides sections added to all Japanese and English bookstores. New 'aisles' to be found in each store including "Enjoying Life in Tokyo", "Japanese Culture and Society", and "Japan Living and Travel Guide Books".

American and British Amazon Bookstore affiliate programs added to provide a selection of Japan related books in English and Japanese on Health, Japanese Language, Life in Japan, and Psychology for all people living in the Tokyo Community and Japan. Lists books and other resources related to living and traveling in Japan, studying Japanese, culture and society, psychology, widely used psychotherapy and counseling modalities in Japan, current information relating to mental health issues in Japan including stress and anxiety management, social isolation, depression, abuse, trauma and PTSD.

An Amazon Books Affiliate, Japan online bookstore has been added to the new main page on the Japanese version of this site. This has been made to provide access to current books available in Japanese related to counseling, psychology and mental health, as well as the authorized text to help people find a JSCCP approved counseling center, and also the most recent edition of 'Rinshoushinrishi ni naru tame ni', the standard text published annually to help candidates prepare for the annual examination of the Foundation of the Japanese Certification Board for Clinical Psychologists.

This site received the Mental Health Net Three Star Award.

Counseling, Clinical Psychology in Tokyo and Japan: FAQS & FAMS page updated and redesigned and a new revised section on working as a qualified counselor, therapist certified clinical psychologist in Japan has been added and revised to include links to new resources for counseling and psychology students.

"Counseling in Japan: Today and Tomorrow" message board project completed - thanks to those of you who took the time to post messages and helpful follow up information.

Many thanks to Sayaka Tsuda for her generosity and kindness in going to the trouble of translating the entire 'FAQS and FAMS' page for the Japanese version.

New backgrounds added in the redesigning of both English and Japanese 'Home' pages

Thanks also to Global Online (this site's SP) for selecting this site as one of their Picks of the Week (in English)

Have added a free (and naturally completely confidential) Counseling and Support in Japan Mailing List on the main page (English version) for anyone who would like to receive a periodic email giving information on any changes, updates, new support links and other additions to this site.

All links on Me & My Colleagues page updated to reflect the new layout and updated English speaking counselor, clinical psychologist and therapist staff profiles at the Ikebukuro Counseling Center web site.

The Scarlet Rose page redesigned and updated, including new essays and graphic designs.

Who me? (a brief and not too serious personal profile) page redesigned and photo updated.

(Thanks to all who sent emails about the dog in the photo. In answer to questions so far received: 1: Her name is Timi. 2: Yes, she's a 'she' and not a 'he', even with a name like Timi. 3: She's the one on the right.)

Japan Search Engines pages redesigned and updated.

Also received the Critical Mass Award so decided to add an Awards page.

The Favorite links page redesigned and updated to include some of the best Japan Related Web sites in English and Japan & Asian Art.
Also added more links to the 'Postcards' section. Send me a card and I'll return the favour as soon as I can.

This homepage's inclusion in Japan Web Navigator Web Site's COOLSITE awards is much appreciated.
See Awards Received for review.

Both Japanese and international sites added to Support & Self-help Groups section.

Two beautiful graphic designs by 'nami-san' added to The Scarlet Rose. A chance to see kanji even if your software doesn't support Japanese.

Counseling Centers and Clinics in Japan, Counseling Related Homepages have been opened and I'm in the process of searching for the relatively few clinics, centers and hospitals online here which as yet also have pages (or offer counseling and medical services) in other languages. Please feel free to write and tell me about any you know Suggestions are always welcome.

FAQS and FAMS page about counseling and clinical psychology in Japan opened based on your emails. My thanks to all '2nd Home' visitors who have sent in questions from near and far. Please keep them coming.

Therapy & Support section redesigned into 5 new pages. Me & My Colleagues and Support & Self-help Groups up and running. Other sections to follow soon.

Hiromi Tanaka's essay about memory added to the The Scarlet Rose (Japanese version)

Links to new pages at Ikebukuro Counseling Center homepage for Dance Therapy and the Multicultural Support Group added to the "Therapy Support section

A new page called The Scarlet Rose launched to reflect the feelings of people living here in Japan about any kind of emotional experience they either have been or are still going through. Thanks to 'Gorisan' for the first essay.

'Japan Search Engines', 'Who me?' and 'What's New' pages all updated and translated into Japanese.

This page added!

New page - Good Japan Search Engines. Sites featured here are the best I know that actually work and are reasonably easy to use. Search engines and directory webmasters, professional or amateur: if your site's not included here you are welcome to email your URL for possible inclusion.

Updated the Who me? profile. Thanks to Keiko Takada and Shigeo Akagi whose emails provided the inspiration.

Therapy & Support page launched. Anyone involved in professional counseling or voluntary support groups in Japan are welcome to send their homepage URLs for possible inclusion in this section.

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