Society of Counseling Psychology

Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology brings together psychologists, students, professional and international affiliates who are dedicated to promoting education and training, scientific investigation, practice, and diversity and public interest in professional psychology. The division contains sections representing Advancement of Women; College and University Counseling Centers; International; Promotion of Psychotherapy Science; Counseling Health Psychology; Ethnic and Racial Diversity; Independent Practice; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Awareness; Prevention; and Vocational Psychology. Other Special Interest Groups also exist. Membership is open to masters- or doctoral-level psychologists whose interests and activities support the advancement of counseling psychology. Six issues of the journal The Counseling Psychologist and three issues of the Division 17 Newsletter are sent to members each year. Student members are welcome to affiliate with Division 17 through membership in the Student Affiliate Group (SAG). Non-APA members may join the division as professional or international affiliates.

President

Arthur M. Horne, PhD, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Secretary

Kristin M. Perrone-McGovern, PhD, Fishers, Ind.

Journal

Newsletter

Division 17 Newsletter (three issues per year)
Editor: Dawn Szymanski, PhD

Online Student Newsletter: SAS Newsletter

Chair of Section Chairs

Theodore Burnes

• Advancement of Women
  Contact: Julie Ancis

• Human Animal Interaction: Research and Practice
  Contact: Maya Gupta

• College & University Counseling Centers
  Contact: Jan Collins-Eaglin

• Ethnic & Racial Diversity
  Contact: Ezemenari M. Obasi

• Health Psychology
  Contact: Brian Lewis

• Independent Practice
  Contact: Marcy Rowland

• International
  Contact: Makiko Kasai
  Contact: Chiachih DC Wang

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues
  Contact: Parrish Paul

• Positive Psychology
  Contact: Danny Singley

• Prevention
  Contact: LeRoy Reese

• Promotion of Psychotherapy Science
  Contact: Zac Imel

• Supervision & Training
  Contact: Lillian Wong
  Contact: Carol Falender

• Vocational Psychology
  Contact: Ellen McWhirter

• APA Annual Convention

For membership-related inquiries:

APA Division Services
750 First St, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Telephone: (202) 336-6013

For all other Division 17 inquiries:

Debra S. Nolan, CAE, Association Manager
Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, APA
4440 PGA Boulevard, Suite 600
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Skype ID: debranolan