The Clinical Psychologist

January 2011

Danny Wedding, Ph.D.

Society of Clinical Psychology

 Early Career Opportunity – SUMMER 2011

The APA Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12) offers an annual summer program to recognize and mentor an early career scientist-practitioner in clinical psychology.  Each summer, Division 12 finances a post-doctoral summer research experience with a prominent clinical psychologist on a particular subject or theme.

We are pleased to announce that in 2011 an opportunity exists to engage in cutting-edge research on self-help at the University of Scranton. A total of 4K and campus lodging will be provided for use as the rising star deems appropriate.  The research will build on the existing research program of Dr. John C. Norcross, Professor of Psychology and Distinguished University Fellow.  His research seeks to identify evidence-based self-help resources (computer programs, books, autobiographies, movies, websites) for dozens of clinical disorders and life challenges.  The position would entail two months of full-time work, during June, July and August of 2011.

Nominations should be from a D12 member or a clinical psychologist who is willing to become a member. Nominations must include a CV, one letter of endorsement, and a cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the program.  Nominees must have earned a doctorate in clinical psychology within the past 10 years. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Attention graduate students and early career professionals:

 Division 12, Society of Clinical Psychology

invites you to attend a meeting dedicated to
better serving graduate students and early career  professionals
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University

~ Receive free training by leading psychologists

David Rudd, PhD

Suicide: Risk Assessment and Management

• Dean and Professor, University of Utah
• Expert on suicide assessment and management

Marvin Goldfried PhD, ABPP

Working With Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Patients

• Distinguished Professor, Stony Brook University
• Leading expert on working with LGBTQ individuals and founder of AFFIRM (Psychologists Affirming their Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Family)

~ Participate in focus groups to help APA Division 12 meet the needs of

~ Graduate students and early career professionals

~ Network with graduate students and early career professionals

~ Opportunity to earn continuing education credits

~ Build your CV by providing an invaluable service to Division 12

The 2010 Convention was a huge success! 

Attendees enjoyed San Diego- hotels were close to the airport and adjacent to fabulous eateries, shopping, and the ocean.  Below are pictures of award winners from the 2010 Social Hour. 

For more information/contact info, email div12apa@comcast.net.

Distinguished Student Research Award in Clinical Psychology: Rebecca (Kate) Kathryn McHugh

Distinguished Student Practice Award in Clinical Psychology: Winslow Gerrish

Distinguished Student Service Award in Clinical Psychology: Emily Engle

Division 12 Award Winners 2010

Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Steven Dennis Hollon, Ph.D. and Linda Carter Sobell, Ph.D., ABPP for distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to Clinical Psychology throughout their careers.

Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Irving B. Weiner, Ph.D. 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.

Stanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology presented to Armand R. Cerbone, Ph.D. for remarkable contributions to the understanding of human diversity and whose contributions have significant promise for bettering the human condition, overcoming prejudice, and enhancing the quality of life for humankind.

Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award for Distinguished Educator in Clinical Psychology presented to Jessica Henderson Daniel, Ph.D. for excellence in mentoring clinical psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty.

The American Psychological Foundation Theodore Millon Award presented to Brent W. Roberts, Ph.D. for outstanding mid-career advances in the science of personality psychology including the areas of personology, personality theory, personality disorders, and personality measurement.

New website launched: PsychologicalTreatments.org

Division 12 is pleased to announce the launching of its website on research-supported psychological treatments. The address of the website is PsychologicalTreatments.org. The website is an updated, online version of the list of empirically supported treatments first published by Division 12 in 1995. The purpose of this website is to provide information about effective treatments for psychological disorders. The website is meant for a wide audience, including the general public, practitioners, researchers, and students.