APA 2026 preconvention, CE workshops, and coaching sessions

Get an early start on CE

Back by popular demand! The APA Office of Continuing Education is thrilled to invite you to attend our in-person Preconvention Continuing Education Workshops in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 5. These 3-hour intensive trainings are designed to keep professional psychologists on the cutting edge of practice, education, and science. Register for APA 2026 as well as the Preconvention CE Workshops at APA2026.

Discover what’s next at the BIG booth

Visit the APA Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) booth at APA 2026 to learn how new initiatives are opening opportunities for psychologists across the profession—from continuing education and resources that will strengthen your practice to new ways psychologists are contributing to technology, workplaces, and broader human well-being. We’re setting out to make a BIG (yes, we meant that one) impact by further connecting psychological science with real-world challenges and opportunities. To learn more and get involved, stop by our booth at APA 2026 or visit Human Well-Being Solutionsopens in new window.

Coaching Connections

Are you looking to gain clarity about your career path and develop a concrete action plan for your future? These 1-hour in-person career coaching sessions, exclusively available to All Access APA 2026 attendees, are designed to support participants at all career stages in achieving their professional goals and enhancing their leadership skills. NEW: Group coaching sessions are available! Come visit us at Booth 603. Register in advance at Coaching Connections.

Is talk therapy speech or conduct?

In an 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Colorado’s law banning “conversion therapy” on minors may violate mental health professionals’ First Amendment right to freedom of speech. APA is deeply concerned by this ruling. Prior to the hearing, APA filed an amicus brief in the case, Chiles v. Salazar, et al., presenting the court with the scientific evidence that “conversion therapy” is unethical and ineffective, and therefore not a legitimate therapeutic practice. For more information, see "APA concerned about far-reaching consequences from Supreme Court decision regarding therapy as ‘free speech’".

Fighting kids’ phobias

Many children experience everyday anxieties as part of development, such as fear of spiders, heights, or loud noises. But when fear interferes with daily functioning, it’s time to take action. What to Do When Fear Interferes is an engaging and interactive guide that helps kids recognize their fears and build the confidence to cope with them effectively. Written for children ages 6 to 12, this book offers step-by-step tools based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help them manage anxiety. A companion guide for parents and caregivers is included to help support children effectively. Find the guide and other titles at Magination Press.

What goes viral and why?

In this Speaking of Psychology podcast episode, Jonah Berger, PhD, discusses why some ideas, products, news stories, and trends spread like wildfire while others disappear. The science of what catches on and the psychological forces that drive word of mouth, including social currency and high-arousal emotions like awe and anger, are key to understanding this phenomenon. Berger also touches on what his research can tell us about the spread of misinformation. Listen to this and other episodes online.

Adapting to the ever-changing workplace

Work today is fast-moving, emotionally demanding, and shaped by constant change. This APA learning guide helps professionals build the emotional awareness, resilience, and interpersonal skills needed to navigate evolving workplace dynamics. Through short, focused microlearning lessons grounded in psychological science, participants gain practical strategies to manage stress, regulate emotions, collaborate across differences, and foster respectful, inclusive work environments. To find this and other courses, visit APA training and webinars.

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