Remember to vote for the next APA president
The 2000 President-elect ballots were mailed to all APA Fellows, Members and Voting Associates on Oct. 13. This is the first presidential election of the century and the Election Committee encourages all eligible voters to cast their ballot in this important election. If you have not received your ballot by Nov. 6, please notify the election office at (202) 336-6087 or e-mail: Elections to receive a ballot. All ballots must be returned to APA by Nov. 27. No exceptions.
PsycVIDEO™ database to set psychology in motion
To help APA members tap the power of motion pictures to bring abstract concepts to life, APA's PsycINFO unit has developed a new electronic resource for locating video and multimedia productions relevant to psychology.
PsycVIDEO™, scheduled for release in January as part of the Premium Access Package on APA's Online Member Services Web site (members.apa.org), is a searchable database summarizing nearly 2,000 productions with psychological content. The citations also include contact information for distributors. Among the types of videos covered are:
• Educational films on a variety of psychological and behavioral topics.
• Documentaries.
• Biographical and autobiographical films about important individuals in the history of psychology.
• Training films that teach therapeutic techniques to practitioners or students in clinical areas.
The database is designed to be useful to audiences such as:
• Instructors looking for audiovisual supplements to course content.
• Students and faculty in psychology departments or professional schools.
• Practitioners seeking to stay current with contemporary psychotherapeutic methods.
• Corporate, consultant and school psychologists who want resources that help communicate psychological concepts to their clientele.
Titles range from The Behaving Brain, a neuropsychological lecture film, to Bingo: You Betcha!, a documentary examining the subculture of bingo and underlying issues of compulsive gambling.
To include PsycVIDEO™ among your 2001 APA Electronic Product selections, look for the Premium Access Package on your annual Member Journal Order Form, which was mailed to APA members in October.
For general questions about the database, contact the PsycINFO User Services department toll-free at (800) 374-2722.
Div. 43 petitions for family psychology specialty
The APA Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology (CRSPPP) has received a petition for APA to recognize a specialty in Family Psychology.
The petition was submitted by Div. 43 (Family Psychology) and co-sponsored by the American Board of Family Psychology and the Academy of Family Psychology.
Copies of the petition are available for review and comment during a period of public notice and opportunity for comment. The petition is available at www.apa.org/crsppp until Dec. 1.
For more information, contact Joan Freund, Education Directorate,
at the APA address; (202) 336-5967.
Science Directorate accepting proposals for occupational health psychology curriculum
APA's Science Directorate is accepting applications from universities interested in developing curricula in the area of occupational health psychology (OHP) for the 200102 academic year. New awards are expected to be $18,000 to $22,000. Currently funded sites may submit new proposals soliciting limited funds to continue their programs for a second year. However, second-year grant awards will depend on the quality and feasibility of the proposal. Completed applications must be received by March 1. APA's Science Directorate administers and oversees the grants. Applications can be found at www.apa.org/science/ohp/application.htm.
Personalized membership certificates available
APA offers personalized membership certificates to Members and Associate Members of APA.
Certificates are available only to APA Members and Associate Members for $12.95; certificates on a walnut-finish plaque cost $24.95. Shipping and handling are not included. The membership certificate program is managed through Tribute, a company specializing in awards and certificates.
To request an order form for membership certificates and plaques, please contact APA Membership at (800) 374-2721, (202) 336-5580; TDD: (202) 336-6123; fax: (202) 336-5568; e-mail: Membership
Winter continuing-education weekend will focus on families
APA will hold its third annual CE Winter Weekend on Feb. 811 at the Chateau Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, La. The program, "Families across the life span: update on practice issues," will address significant practice issues surrounding families at all stages of life, including sessions on depressed children, families in transition, domestic violence, relationships, aging, end-of-life issues and lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals.
The CE Winter Weekend is designed for psychologists to expand their professional knowledge and competencies and earn 15 continuing-education credits. Registration is $350 per person, including CE credits, opening reception, breakfast each day, two lunches and riverboat dinner cruise.
The event is sponsored by the APA Office of Continuing Professional Education and the Continuing Professional Education Committee in collaboration with Div. 29 (Psychotherapy). For more information, contact the APA Office of Continuing Professional Education at (800) 374-2721, ext. 5991; e-mail.
Volunteer to spread the good word about APA benefits
APA seeks university and college faculty members who will volunteer to disseminate information about APA membership, as well as APA books, journals and other products and services on their campuses.
For information, contact Mia Yi, Membership Development, at the APA address, (800) 374-2721, ext. 5610; TDD: (202) 336-6123; fax: (202) 216-7628.
--D. SMITH
