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.
Leadership
President
Y. Barry Chung, PhD, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Secretary
Kristin M. Perrone, PhD, Fishers, IN
Publications
Journal
The Counseling Psychologist (eight times per year)
Editor: Nadya Fouad, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Newsletter
Division 17 Newsletter (three issues per year)
Editor: Dawn Szymanski, PhD
Online Student Newsletter: SAS Newsletter
Division Sections
Chair of Section Chairs
Connie Matthews
Advancement of Women
Corrine DatchiAnimal Human Interaction: Research & Practice
Maya Gupta
Mary Lou RandourCollege & University Counseling Centers
Aaron KrasnowEthnic & Racial Diversity
Ezemenari M. ObasiHealth Psychology
Nicole BorgesIndependent Practice
Marcy RowlandInternational
Johanna Nilsson
Lifei WangLesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues
Nathan SmithPositive Psychology
Danny SingleyPrevention
Jonathan SchwartzPromotion of Psychotherapy Science
Collie ConoleySupervision & Training
Theo BurnesVocational Psychology
Ellen McWhirter
Division Meetings
APA Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, August 2-5, 2012
Contact Information
Keith Cooke
Division 17 Administrative Office
American Psychological Association
750 First St, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Telephone: (202) 216-7602
Fax: (202) 218-3599
