Tam very excited about this issue. The POINT/ COUNTERPOINT format has begun with articles from our own OCPA members Christine
Padesky and. Richard Lettieri. Drs. Padesky and Lettieri have written comprehensive articles on their specialty and the treatment of personality disorders. After laying a foundation in their comprehensive POINT, they then respond to the other with a COUNTERPOINT. I want to extend my deepest appreciation for the time and effort that Drs. Padesky and Lettieri have made to instill creative energy and dialogue into our OCPA newsletter. It has been fun working with them and I felt privileged to be the first reader of their submissions. I am sure you will agree that this exchange is of professional journal quality.