Notice of guidelines in progress
The position paper, "Cultural and Gender Awareness in International Psychology," is the result of the collective work of the members of the Div. 52 International Committee for Women and a special Div. 52 (International) Task Force. The paper underwent several revisions after input and circulation among psychologists from many countries at the APA Convention and at other international professional meetings. The goal of this position paper is to encourage psychologists to become aware of and act differently from the historical processes of global imperialism and colonialism by committing to five principles that help us understand and overcome oppressive attitudes and practices in dominant psychology transported internationally.
During 2001 to 2002, the
position paper was endorsed by the executive committees of Div. 52,
Div. 35 (Society for the Psychology
of Women), Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology), Div. 17 (Counseling) and Div. 9 (Society
for the Psychological Study of
Social Issues). The APA Committee for International Relations in Psychology also endorsed the posi-
tion paper.
APA Association Rule 100-1.5 mandates notification of all divisions and state and provincial psychological associations of guidelines in progress prior to consideration by the Council of Representatives. At this time, all divisions and state/provincial psychological associations have been notified of the availability of the draft guidelines. APA members are also invited to request a copy of the document and to offer comment. This 90-day period for receipt of comments will end on July 9. After comments have been received and reviewed and appropriate revisions made, the guidelines will be reviewed by APA governance. The draft guidelines are available on the Internet at www.tamu-commerce.edu/orgs/div52. Receive a paper copy by contacting the Div. 52 Central Office at the APA address; (202) 336-6022 or via e-mail.
Div. 10 announces convention theme
Div. 10's 2002 convention--held during APA's 2002 Annual Convention in Chicago, Aug. 22-25--will focus on creativity. The event, chaired by Div. 10 President-elect Jerome L. Singer, PhD, will feature a presidential address, by Div. 10 President and former APA President Frank Farley, PhD, entitled, "The Creativity Gene." Division award addresses will include the Arnheim Award Address to be given by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, PhD. To learn about joining Div. 10, please contact Sarah Benolken, PhD, at benolken@aol.com.
Newly elected Div. 12 Section VI secretary to chair
October conference
Maria Garrido, PsyD, a University of Rhode Island adjunct associate professor, was elected secretary of Section VI (Clinical Psychology of Ethnic Minorities) of Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). During her term, she will chair "Latino Psychology 2002," Oct. 18-20, a conference co-sponsored by University of Rhode Island's Psychology Department as
well as several APA divisions and other organizations. Information about the conference can be found at www.uri.edu/artsci/psy/latpsy02.htm or by contacting Garrido directly at mgarrido@etal.uri.edu.
New Div. 12 section issues
lifetime achievement award
At the December 2001 Assessment Psychology Conference, the newest section--Assessment--of Div. 12 (Society
of Clinical Psychology) presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to Norman Abeles, PhD, and Irving B. Weiner, PhD.
Div. 12's Section IV (Clinical Psychology of Women)
establishes a new task force
Clinical Psychology of Women (Section IV) of Div. 12 established a Task Force on Impact of Women's Career on Custody Issues. Based on evidence showing decreased likelihood of career women to gain custody of their children compared with those who do not work outside of the home, the task force is considering the role that working outside of the home has on legal decisions about custody. It is currently developing a proposal for how the court system should address questions of custody among working women, including policies for psychological evaluation.
Div. 12 to develop interest group
on school psychologists
The Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology) board of directors is preparing to develop an interest group on Clinical Psychologists in the Schools which will define criteria and practices for the practice of clinical psychology in schools. The group will explore interest in the development of a new section on clinical psychology in diverse settings. To get involved in Div. 12, contact the division's administrative officer, Lynn G. Peterson, by e-mail at lpete@indra.com or visit www.apa.org/divisions/div12/homepage.shtml for more information.
Div. 13 seeks nominations
for four awards
Div. 13 (Consulting) seeks nominations for several awards. Nominators should compile the required materials and forward two copies of the packet to Sharon E. Robinson Kurpius, PhD, Awards Committee chair, Counseling Psychology, P.O. Box 850611, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287-0611. For more information, contact Kurpius at (480) 965-6104 or via e-mail: sharon.kurpius@asu.edu. All nominations are due May 1.
* The RHR International Award for Excellence in Consultation is given to an individual with a distinguished career in the practice of consulting psychology and is accompanied by a gift of $1,500. Funded by the management psychology consulting firm, RHR International, the award honors a founding member, Perry L. Rohrer, PhD.
* Harry and Miriam Levinson Award. This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated unique skills in translating psychological theory into concepts understandable to managers and leaders who will apply the knowledge in dealing with employees to create effective, healthy and compassionate organizations. This award is accompanied by a $5,000 check.
For the above two awards, please submit a letter of nomination from a primary sponsor outlining the qualification of the individual for this award; letters of recommendation from colleagues, clients, etc.; a current résumé or vitae for the nominee; and evidence of the significance/impact of the nominee's work.
* The RHR International Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award is given to a doctoral student or recent graduate for exemplary research contributing to theory or practice of consulting psychology. The winner receives $1,000 as well as travel funds to present the award-winning research at APA's 2002 Annual Convention in Chicago, Aug. 22-
25. The award is funded by RHR International.
Nominations should include a copy of the defended dissertation (1998-2001), a letter of nomination explaining why it is an exemplary study and clearly linking it to the domain of consulting psychology, and two letters of recommendation from the student's faculty or members of the Society of Consulting Psychology.
* The Society of Consulting Psychology Service Award is given to a Div. 13 member who has made a sustained and significant contribution to the society. Nominations need to include a nomination letter detailing the service contributions of the nominee as well as two letters of support from society members.
Div. 17 to host conference in support of national wellness
and prevention agenda
In response to societal needs and national initiatives for healthy living, the Div. 17 (Counseling) Counseling Health Psychology section will host "Positive Psychology and Health: Building the Best Things in Life," a conference at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, Aug. 21--just prior to APA's 2002 Annual Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 22-
25.
The multidisciplinary conference will feature three keynote speakers and breakout sessions/workshops relating to both practice and research on the
interface between positive psychology and health, with a focus on helping people change. Continuing-education credits will be offered for psychologists, physicians and nurses. Information and registration materials may be obtained at www.div17.org.
New section for Div. 18
Div. 18's newest section, Psychologists in Indian Country, is for psychologists working for North American tribes, urban programs serving Indians or for the Indian Health Service. Those interested must join Div. 18 (Psychologists in Public Service).
For more information, contact John Spaulding, PhD, at (602) 364-5187 or by e-mail at john.spaulding@mail.ihs.gov or contact Jamie Davis-Hueston, PhD, at (301) 443-0104 or by e-mail at jdavis@hqe.ihs.gov.
Div. 20 sponsors fifth annual Research Training in
Psychology of Aging Institute
Nationally recognized experts in research methodology will lead a training institute specifically designed for psychology faculty who received their doctoral degrees at least four years ago in any area of psychology. The institute, sponsored by Div. 20 (Adult Development and Aging), and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), aims to strengthen participants' knowledge and skills essential for developing an active research agenda and integrating scholarship with teaching.
The institute will be held at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., July 21-31. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain individualized consultation with NIA staff, interact with members of previous cohorts and review successful proposals developed by past participants. Participants will also attend two follow-up meetings in 2003, one in February and the other in the summer. Food, lodging and travel support will be provided for the 15 applicants selected to participate in the program.
The application deadline is May 1. For details and application materials, contact Chandra M. N. Mehrotra, PhD, director, Research Training Institute, College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth, MN 55811; e-mail: cmehrotr@css.edu. Visit the program Web site, www.css.edu/depts/grad/nia, for institute information including topics of proposals submitted to date.
Join Div. 20's electronic mailing list
Div. 20 (Adult Development and Aging) maintains an active and informative listserv, open to all APA
members, for distributing information about opportunities for training
such as pre- and postdoctoral fellowships, employment, grants, workshops/conferences as well as resources for clinical practice, teaching and research relevant to adult development and aging. For instructions on how
to join, visit the division's Web page at aging.ufl.edu/apadiv20/direct.htm
or contact Michael Marsiske, PhD, at marsiske@ufl.edu.
Div. 20 adds two annual awards
Div. 20 (Adult Development and Aging) annually recognizes the achievements of its members through its extensive awards program, giving awards for scholarship, practice, mentoring and teaching at all career levels. Its two newest awards, named in honor of recently deceased distinguished division members Margret M. Baltes, PhD, and M. Powell Lawton, PhD, recognize
outstanding doctoral dissertations and achievements in translating research into practice for improving the quality of life of older people. For information about these and other awards, visit
the division's Web page at aging.ufl.edu/apadiv20/awards.htm.
Marketing tools available for
APA members from Div. 29
Div. 29 (Psychotherapy) has created a generic form of its original eight brochures for psychologists in multidisciplinary practices. Used as marketing tools and to help educate the public, the original brochures sold more than 80,000 copies and cover a range of topics in parenting, behavioral health care and aging. The revised versions are available in two formats, one that uses "psychologist" and the other "licensed mental health professional" or "licensed therapist."
Also the division has developed two new brochures, "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents" and "The hidden problem: ADD/ADHD in adults." Go to www.brochureproject.org to view each brochure in detail and complete an order form or call Div. 29 at (602) 363-9211 for more information.
Div. 43 co-sponsors research conference
Northwestern University, the Family Institute at Northwestern and Oxford University Press and Div. 43 (Family) are co-sponsoring "Family Psychology: The Art of the Science," a research conference at Northwestern University, April 12-
14, in Evanston, Ill. Topics will include divorce and remarriage, good couples, partner violence, depression and families, and families and health.
For more information, contact Jo Ann Casey by e-mail at
j-casey@northwestern.edu or to register, visit www.division43.org/meetings.
--K. HEWLETT
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