Society of Clinical Psychology

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.com.

Affiliate, Early Career and Student Members can renew via the SCP, Division 12 Website at: https://www.div12.org/membership/

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:

Mentorship Across the Professional Lifespan (SCP mentoring program)
The Clinician’s Toolkit (free evidence-based resources and treatment manuals)
FREE online CE seminars!!
APA Convention events
The opportunity to list your practice in the SCP Directory
Access to the SCP Listserv (which includes announcements about jobs and professional development opportunities)
The SCP Dissemination and Implementation web portal: www.div12.org/implementation
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.

Suicidality.
Bereavement.
Survivor guilt.
Helping people whose loved ones are missing.
Moral injury.
Treating victims of sexual victimization.
Fear of death in the military.
Fear of military deployment.
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!

Section 9, Assessment Psychology Resource for psychological Assessment in the upcoming year.

The attached document was developed by the Assessment Psychology Section of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of APA) to provide additional guidance to instructors and supervisors of psychological assessment using non-face to face instruction/supervision. While faculty will choose to utilize various adaptations in assessment training, it's important to keep in mind that, along with the safety of all involved, ethical practice, and maintaining test security, training students in skills related to a multi-method approach to assessment continues to be of critical importance. Click HERE to download the document.

CONGRATULATIONS to the SCP 2023 Award Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 12

2023 Award Winners

Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Dr. Gayle Beck for distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to Clinical Psychology throughout their career.

Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Dr. Nancy Sidun for distinguished advances in psychology leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems and outstanding contributions to the general profession of clinical psychology.

Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award for Distinguished Educator in Clinical Psychology presented to Drs. Pamela Keel and Michael Otto for their excellence in mentoring clinical psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty.

David Shakow Early Career Award for Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Dr. Jessica Hamilton for contributions to the science of clinical psychology by a person who has received the doctorate within the past seven years and who has made noteworthy contributions both to science and to practice.

Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Dr. Christian Webb for professional accomplishment and promise in Clinical Psychology. Accomplishments may include promoting the practice of clinical psychology through professional service; innovation in service delivery; novel application of applied research methodologies to professional practice; positive impact on health delivery systems; development of creative educational programs for practice; or other novel or creative activities advancing the service of the profession.

The American Psychological Foundation Theodore Millon Award presented to Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala for outstanding mid-career advances in the science of personality psychology including the areas of personology, personality theory, personality disorders, and personality measurement. This award is given jointly by The American Psychological Foundation and the Society of Clinical Psychology.

Samuel M. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology presented to Dr. Craig Rodriquez-Siejas. for an early career psychologist who has made exemplary contributions to diversity within the field. Such contributions can include research, service, practice, training, or any combination thereof.

Distinguished Student Research in Clinical Psychology Award presented to Iris Chat for exemplary theoretical or empirical contributions to research in clinical psychology.

Distinguished Student Practice in Clinical Psychology Award presented to Molly Maloney and Tsotso Ablorth for outstanding clinical practice contributions to the profession.

Distinguished Student Service in Clinical Psychology Award presented to Lana Andoni for outstanding service contributions to the profession.

Distinguished Student Diversity Award in Clinical Psychology presented to Lorraine Alire for exemplary contributions to diversity within the field.

Distinguished Student Leadership Award in Clinical Psychology presented to Jared Boot-Henry for outstanding leadership to the profession.

Awards will be presented at the Annual Society of Clinical Psychology Award Ceremony at the APA Annual Convention in August 2023!

More details to come this Spring!!

Congratulations to all of you!

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. Read our Position Statement

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