Using the Definition of Specialty: Specialty Guidance
Using the specialty definition, consider the below bulleted questions to determine the extent to which your proposed specialty might meet the recognition criteria.
Definition
A specialty is a defined area of professional psychology practice characterized by a distinctive configuration of competent services for specified problems and populations.
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Questions/considerations
In reviewing the specialty and subspecialty definitions, principles, and support materials, it is critical to consider what is the most appropriate petition for your group.
How are your education, training, and/or professional experiences unique to your proposed specialty? (How) Are these aspects reflected in a taxonomy by the petitioning organization?
How are the problems, populations, and/or circumscribed approaches in the specialty uniquely different than the problems addressed in the other existing specialties?
