Society of Clinical Psychology Division 12 of the APA
Clinical Psychology
The field of Clinical Psychology involves research, teaching and services relevant to the applications of principles, methods, and procedures for understanding, predicting, and alleviating intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social and behavioral maladjustment, disability and discomfort, applied to a wide range of client populations. In theory, training, and practice, Clinical Psychology strives to recognize the importance of diversity and strives to understand the roles of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of diversity.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Society of Clinical Psychology is to represent the field of Clinical Psychology through encouragement and support of the integration of clinical psychological science and practice in education, research, application, advocacy and public policy, attending to the importance of diversity.
The Society of Clinical Psychology Seeks a Diverse Membership
Seeking Diversity within SCP
The Society of Clinical Psychology and its leadership believe that the perspectives of a diverse membership are essential for a high quality professional organization. This reflects our values of addressing the needs of our membership and those we serve from diverse cultural backgrounds and personal identities. The Society of Clinical Psychology has a renewed commitment to improving the diversity of our membership and leadership to ensure that contributions and perspectives come from a diverse representation of professionals.
Our vision includes educating, training, and providing information to clinical psychologists within and outside of the division. Through newsletters, scientific publications, meetings, and conventions we carry these central values with the goal of providing information on diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical practice. We will also work to better understand the factors contributing to under-representation of diversity in our membership and to identify feasible and effective solutions. We intend to set an example as a society that exemplifies the values of equity, inclusion, and social justice infused in all areas of evidence based practice. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, supportive, and productive society for broad membership with an environment that fosters growth, inclusion, and social justice. If you would like to learn more about these and other efforts and how you can contribute, click here. Additionally, if you would like to learn more about leadership in the organization, please click here.
The Society of Clinical Psychology is currently undertaking specific efforts to address diversity in the organization and disparities within the field including:
- The Committee on Diversity actively recruits diverse members through the board and committee to participate in workings of the division.
- The Committee on Diversity writes frequent diversity spotlights each year highlighting the work of individuals who are committed to improving DEI
- The Committee on Diversity posts blogs that cover current topics and relevant research articles on DEI topical issues that promote DEI
- The Committee on Diversity awards students who is propel DEI issues in research and/or service (student award provided each year)
Check out the SCP Diversity Web Page for more information and resources.
Announcements
TIME TO RENEW YOUR SCP MEMBERSHIP FOR 2023!!
It's time to renew your SCP Membership! July 1 is turnover day for memberships. Any membership applications submitted July 1, 2022 and after will be for 2023 Membership. Don't worry though... you still get all SCP Benefits for the remainder of 2022 except the Journal!
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To renew your membership in SCP:
FULL Members must renew SCP/Division 12 Membership through APA when they send out their annual membership statements:
If you apply through the SCP Website, your membership will be for 2023.
Please do not renew through the SCP Website (div12.org). Only new Full Members need to go through the SCP Website. Your membership renewal form will be mailed from APA, and APA has also sent a link to renew online by email. If you have questions about your renewal, please email the SCP Central Office, division12apa@gmail.
Affiliate, Early Career and Student Members can renew via the SCP, Division 12 Website at: https://www.div12.org/
All Affiliate, Early Career and Student Applications received July 1, 2022 or after, will automatically be for 2023.
Please make sure to login to your Division 12 Website Account (different from your APA Account) to renew. If you have trouble logging in, please email the Central Office at division12apa@gmail.com.
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As a member of the Society of Clinical Psychology, you belong to a diverse community of Psychologists united in our commitment to evidence-based practice and to the integration of psychological science and practice in a wide range of settings. The SCP community includes many current and future leaders in our field. Your continued membership demonstrates your support for Clinical Psychology, expands your network of colleagues, and provides opportunities to be involved in SCP’s mission to support the integration of psychological science and practice. SCP also offers members many other benefits including:
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Mentorship Across the Professional Lifespan (SCP mentoring program)
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The Clinician’s Toolkit (free evidence-based resources and treatment manuals)
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FREE online CE seminars!!
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APA Convention events
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The opportunity to list your practice in the SCP Directory
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Access to the SCP Listserv (which includes announcements about jobs and professional development opportunities)
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The SCP Dissemination and Implementation web portal: www.div12.org/implementation
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Much more! Click here for a full listing: https://www.div12.org/
membership-benefits/
Please do not hesitate to contact our Membership Committee Chair (Mark Reinecke at m-reinecke@northwestern.edu) or SCP Central Office (division12apa@gmail.com) with any questions about membership. We greatly appreciate and value your membership, and we sincerely hope you will consider renewing today.
Sincerely,
Mark Reinecke Chair
Assistance to Ukrainian Psychologists
Assistance to Ukrainian psychologists
Section 7 of the Society of Clinical Psychology has become involved in providing assistance to Ukrainian psychologists regarding the management of the current mental health crisis in Ukraine. Section 7 and SCP at large under the leadership of past president Dr. Kalyani Gopal are collaborating on identifying experts willing to provide trainings for Ukrainian psychologists. The National Psychological Association of Ukraine has set up a training platform using zoom that can accommodate 100 participants and provides simultaneous translation. The topics that have been identified by Ukrainian psychologists as areas in which they are in need of advanced training include the following.
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Suicidality.
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Bereavement.
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Survivor guilt.
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Helping people whose loved ones are missing.
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Moral injury.
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Treating victims of sexual victimization.
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Fear of death in the military.
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Fear of military deployment.
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Treating victims of torture.
Of greatest need at the present time are experts on these topics willing to give a one-hour zoom presentation to Ukrainian psychologists.
SCP members who are interested in joining this initiative can contact Section 7 at marc.hillbrand@yale.edu.
CONTINUED FREE CE!
SCP is continuing to offer FREE CE for our members!
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Section 9, Assessment Psychology Resource for psychological Assessment in the upcoming year.
Are you interested in a Leadership Position with SCP? Nominations are Open! Due January 1, 2023
SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
DIVISION 12
2023 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN - DEADLINE JANUARY 1, 2023
The Society of Clinical Psychology/APA Division 12 is accepting nominations for the following offices (for election during 2023, with service to begin as of January 2024):
* President-Elect
* Council Representative (2 Positions to be confirmed after Apportionment)
* Treasurer
This is a great way to have a significant impact on the Society and on the field of clinical psychology at an important time. Serving in a leadership role also provides a terrific opportunity to meet new people and influence the direction of our profession. I hope you will consider nominating yourself or someone else for one of the above positions. If you would like more information on a position, please email the Central Office at division12apa@gmail.com.
To nominate a colleague or yourself, simply send an email message to the SCP Central Office at division12apa@gmail.com.
Nominations will be accepted immediately and until January 1, 2023. Nominees will later be asked to submit a 250 word candidate statement to APA spring 2023 (more details to come).
