Student Spotlight: Ansley Kenney

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Student Spotlight: Ansley Kenney Ansley Kenney is a fifth-year clinical psychology doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is mentored by Dr. W. Hobart Davies. Prior to graduate school,…

American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update

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As our year comes to an end, I’m delighted to use my final column to highlight the many Pediatric and Clinical Child Psychologists who’ve earned board certification in our specialty…

Advocacy Corner

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As we move, post-election, into 2025, it is a great time to turn attention to our state legislatures.  Most states begin their legislative sessions in January.  Even before the recent…

SPP Board of Directors-Member Transitions

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The year end is always bittersweet, as we thank members, who will be rotating off the SPP Board of Directors at the end of 2024, and as we welcome the…

Call for Nominations for the 2025 Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Awards of Distinction

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Deadline for nominations – Monday, January 20, 2025. SPP is inviting nominations for the 2025 Awards of Distinction. These awards recognize outstanding achievement across a range of professional activities. This…

Diversity Corner

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Co-Producing Anti-Racism Strategies to Promote Research Participation for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Chronic Pain   Society of Pediatric Psychology: Anti-Racism Grant Background When it comes to children and…

In Memoriam: Samuel LeBaron

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History Spotlight In Memoriam Samuel LeBaron, PhD, MD (1943-2022) Psychologist/Physician Who Pioneered Hypnotherapy to Reduce Children’s Pain and Other Symptoms and Brought Medicine and Psychology Together in His Research and…

Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Membership Reminders:

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Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Membership Reminders: Keep Your Profile Up-to-Date and Renew Your 2025 Membership   As we look ahead to a new year, SPP wants to ensure we…

On The Student Front: Welcoming the 2025-26 Student Advisory Board Members

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We are delighted to introduce the newest members of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) for the 2025-26 term! This year, we received an impressive number of applications from an exceptionally…

On the Student Front: A Note from The Outgoing Student Representative

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Reflections on two years of service to the Society of Pediatric Psychology By: Perry A. Catlin, M.S. As I transition out of my role as Student Representative for Division 54,…

Presidential Message

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SPP Presidential Column – December 2024 Hello SPP, it’s hard to believe that this is my final column as SPP President. It has truly been an honor to serve the…

SPPAC 2025

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Moving Forward with Hope: Advancing Health Equity in Pediatric Psychology through Science, Practice, and Advocacy We are so excited to welcome you all to SPPAC 2025 from April 3rd– 5th…

Progress Notes – December 2024

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SPPAC 2025 Membership Reminders Diversity Corner ABCCAP Updates On the Student Front: New SAB Members Student Spotlight: Ansley Kenney Call for Awards of Distinction 2025 Board Transition 2025…

Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology has a New Partnership with Sage Publications

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Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology has a New Partnership with Sage Publications After 12 years of being produced by APA Publishing, the Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology (CPPP) journal is…

SPP at APA Highlights

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The 2024 APA Convention included excellent work by Society of Pediatric Psychology learners! SPP sponsored 2024 APA Scholar, Aisha Abdullahi (Nationwide Children’s; mentor Dr. Idia Thurston) and 2024 Student Award…

APA Scholar Testimonial

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by Aisha Abdullahi “Attending the APA conference for the first time was a transformative experience! My wonderful mentor, Dr. Idia Thurston, made it even more special. She welcomed me with…

Become a Division 54 Fellow

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  Members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology are encouraged to consider becoming a candidate for Fellow of Division 54 American Psychological Association. Fellow status reflects recognition by colleagues and…

Advocacy Corner

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The General Election is Tuesday, November 5.  Please make it a priority to vote if you are eligible.  For the first time, APA has created a voter guide.  It has…

Diversity Corner

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In this month’s Diversity Corner, 2023 Anti-Racism Grant Award Winner, Andrea Garcia, provides a project summary and updates on an impactful project shared with Michael Vilensky. The one-year anti-racism grant…

Progress Notes – October 2024

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President’s Message Diversity Corner APA Final Review APA Scholar Testimonial Advocacy Corner Division 54 Fellows SIG Highlight: Urology

Presidential Message

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          Hello SPP, it has been a difficult month already. Our hearts have been with so many of our members and families abroad as we marked…

Highlight: Urology SIG

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The Urology Special Interest Group (SIG) started in the Fall of 2022 when one SPP member wrote to the SPP listserv expressing interest in connecting with other pediatric psychologists working…

SPP at APA Highlights

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APA 2024 Recap Extending from the wildly successful programming at SPPAC 2024, where the question was posed: “What’s Next? Defining the Path Forward for Pediatric Psychology,” Division 54 continued the…

In Memoriam: Dennis Russo

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History Spotlight In Memoriam Dennis C. Russo, Ph.D., ABPP (1950 – 2023)   Dennis C. Russo, Ph.D., ABPP (photograph courtesy of the Russo Family) Pediatric Psychology Leader and Cognitive Behavioral…

2024 International Collaboration Awardees

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International Collaboration Award Progress Update: Dr. Lehmann at Amsterdam University Medical Center By Taylor Dattilo, MS, Oklahoma State University & Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center   I was fortunate to…

Highlight: Rehab Medicine SIG

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The Rehab Medicine Special Interest Group held their first official meeting in November 2017. The mission of the SIG is to promote advancement of the pediatric rehabilitation field through education,…

Advocacy Corner

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Advocacy and Academic Promotion As the academic year begins, so do thoughts about academic promotion.  Promotion is the achievement of excellence and contribution to an institution and profession.  It demonstrates…

Presidential Message

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          SPP Presidential Column – August 2024         Hello SPP! The summer sure has flown by. August marked another great APA Convention in lovely Seattle, and we…

PROGRESS NOTES – AUGUST 2024

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Presidential Message SAVE THE DATE! Click here for conference info and Call for Proposals (due October 1, 2024) 2024 SPP Fall Virtual Conference Read More! Advocacy Corner Journal Updates   International…

Discover What’s New with Your Professional Journals

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  JPP Editorial Column Updates from the Journal of Pediatric Psychology Editor-in-Chief: Avani Modi, Ph.D.   I hope everyone had a great summer! We are excited to provide updates on…

SPP at APA

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  Carrying forward the SPPAC theme of What’s Next? Defining the Path Forward for Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 will be present and ready to be “All In” at the APA…

SPP BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

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The Society of Pediatric Psychology is pleased to announce the results of our SPP Board Elections. Please join us in congratulating our new and returning board members.       …

Leadership, Excellence, and Advancement Program (LEAP)

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Leadership, Excellence and Advancement Program (LEAP) Join us for our first LEAP! APPLY HERE. Application deadline is July 1. We anticipate a competitive application process! Any mid- or late- career…

Diversity Corner

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2024 Diversity Research Grant Recipient By Nicolette C. Molina, MS (PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, University of Oregon)   I appreciate the support from the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP)…

American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update

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ABCCAP Board Certification – Individualized Review of Training/Credentials & Mentorship, in the style of Dear Abby By David A. Langer, PhD, ABPP (ABCCAP President) Dear “ABCCAPy,” I’m excited to be…

2024 Student Awards and 2025 Student Grant Announcements

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2024 Student Awards Announcement  SPP honored and funded several outstanding student award winners at SPPAC 2024.   Eugene Walker Education Award in Pediatric Psychology Katerina Castaño (Columbia University Irving Medical…

Presidential Message

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          SPP Presidential Column – June 2024         Happy summer, SPP! It’s always nice to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors this time of year. Summer is also…

Progress Notes – June 2024

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Presidential Update Welcome message from Cindy Gerhardt, PhD READ MORE! SPP at APA   READ MORE! 2024 SPP Fall Virtual Conference Read More!   ADVOCACY CORNER New!  Updates from Amy…

Student Spotlight

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Student Spotlight: Yustine Carruyo Soto Yustine Carruyo Soto is currently completing an undergraduate degree in psychology at McGill University and is mentored by Dr. Leandra Desjardins at the Sainte-Justine University…

Call for Student Advisory Board Applications

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Society of Pediatric Psychology APA Division 54 Society of Pediatric Psychology APA Division 54   Call for Student Advisory Board Applications The Student Advisory Board (SAB) consists of 13 trainees…

Willis Awardees

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On behalf of the Willis Award Review Committee, it is our pleasure to announce the winner of the Diane Willis Award for Outstanding Article published during 2023 in the Journal of Pediatric…

Highlighting the SAB Podcast!

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Upcoming Episode Release of the Pediatric Psychology Podcast: “Equitable Treatment of Graduate Students in Psychology”  Ashley Wolfe, MA (Kent State University, Kent, OH) & Kathryn “Katie” Davis, MA (Boston University,…

Advocacy Corner

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Amy R. Beck, PhD, RYT 200 drbeckadvocates@gmail.com On June 11, the American Psychological Association hosted its now annual in-person advocacy fly-in to Capitol Hill. I was invited to attend as…

SPPAC 2024 Highlights

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SPPAC 2024: Reflections From Our Chair Naadira C. Upshaw, PsyD, ABPP SPPAC 2024 will always be one of the most memorable highlights of my career! Our theme this year centered…

2024 SPP AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

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SPP Awards of Distinction 2024 (Clockwise from top) Distinguished Contribution Diversity: Heather Jones, PhD Michael C. Roberts Award Outstanding Mentorship: Joseph Evans, PhD Carolyn S. Schroeder Award Outstanding Clinical Practice:…

BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN AFFINITY GROUP’S SPPAC 2024 EFFORTS

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Seeds Planted in New Orleans Authors: Anya Griffin, PhD, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; Justin L. Williams, PhD (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; Perry A. Catlin, MS,…

Virtual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

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 Society of Pediatric Psychology Virtual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition This year the Student Advisory Board (SAB) was honored to host the inaugural SPP Virtual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, a pre-conference…

Progress Notes – May 2024 Supplement

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SPPAC 2024 Highlights Highlights from SPPA Conference Chair Naadira C. Upshaw, PsyD, ABPP READ MORE! SPPAC 2025 SPP Awards of Distinction   READ MORE Black/African American Affinity Groups SPPAC 2024…

Progress Notes – April 2024

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Presidential Update Welcome message from Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD READ MORE! SPPAC SCHEDULE   READ MORE   ADVOCACY CORNER New!  Updates from Amy Beck, PhD, APA Division Advocacy Partner Read More!…

Advocacy Corner

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Amy R. Beck, PhD, RYT 200 drbeckadvocates@gmail.com   At APA’s Practice & SPTA (State, Provincial,  Leadership, and Territorial Psychological Associations) Conference this February, Dr. Cathy Grus, the Chief Education Officer…

Diversity Corner

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Advocacy and Public Policy in the Society of Pediatric Psychology: How to Avoid History Repeating Itself  By Michael C. Roberts, Ph.D., ABPP and Anne E. Kazak, Ph.D., ABPP The Society…

American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update

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Top 3 SPPAC-tacular Ways to Learn about ABCCAP Board Certification By David A. Langer, PhD, ABPP (ABCCAP President) & Laura Bava, PsyD, ABPP (ABCCAP Board Officer) 1 – Stop by our booth…

SPP Elections Open

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Election voting is open for our 2025 SPP Leadership.  The following positions are included on the ballot: President-Elect Member-at-Large for Diversity Member-at-Large for Student/Trainee Development APA Council Representatives Voting is…

Presidential Message

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          SPP Presidential Column – April 2024 Hello SPP! Spring is here and that means SPPAC is just around the corner. I’m always excited to see…

Progress Notes – February 2024

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Presidential Update Welcome message from Cindy Gerhardt, PhD READ MORE! We hope to see you there! READ MORE! SPPAC Service Event New!  History and SPPAC 2024 Information from Desireé Williford,…

Job Board

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NEW MEMBER BENEFIT! The Society of Pediatric Psychology Board of Directors and Communications Committee are excited to announce the rollout of the SPP Job Board! The Job Board on pedpsych.org…

American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update

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By David A. Langer, PhD, ABPP President, ABCCAP I’m delighted to write my first column as ABCCAP president for the Progress Notes newsletter! As an attempt to blend concision and…

Highlighting the SAB Podcast!

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  Episode 6, Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference 2023 Our pediatric psychology community will reunite again in two short months at SPPAC 2024. As we look ahead to this…

APA Interdivisional Healthcare Committee (IHC) Update

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Mid-Year Meeting: An Update Eileen Chaves, PhD, MSc Pediatric Psychologist Assistant Professor Nationwide Children’s Hospital/The Ohio State University The Interdivisional Healthcare Committee (IHC) is made up of two representatives from…

SPPAC Service Event

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Conferencing Differently: Elevating Outreach and Service at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference and Lessons Learned Along the Way Desireé N. Williford, PhD, MPH; Rachel S. Fisher, MS; Ariel…

Discover What’s New with Your Professional Journals

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Updates from Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Editor-in-Chief: Christina Duncan, Ph.D. February 2024 We are excited to announce that Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology (CPPP) has created a new Social…

Highlight: Adherence Self-Management

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The Adherence and Self-Management (ASM) SIG strives to provide evidence-based self-management and adherence related content to providers, researchers, and patients. The beauty of our SIG is that the content it…

Advocacy Corner

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Amy R. Beck, PhD drbeckadvocates@gmail.com 2-minute video version of the below article A grant is to research as a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to advocacy.  They are both the…

SPP 2023 Fall Virtual Conference Highlights

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The Society of Pediatric Psychology’s annual virtual fall conference is an exciting venue for disseminating high quality research from long-standing leaders and earlier career members as well as for supporting…

SPPAC

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SPPAC 2024: What’s Next? Defining the Path Forward for Pediatric Psychology We are so excited to welcome you all to SPPAC 2024 April 25th-27th in New Orleans! We received a…

Diversity Corner

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In 2022, Drs. Justin Williams and Naadira Upshaw were awarded funding through the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Anti-Racism Grant mechanism. Our project, the “Development of the Minority Tax Questionnaire (MTQ),”…

In Memoriam: Donna Ruebush Copeland

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In Memoriam: Donna Ruebush Copeland, Ph.D. Innovative and Dedicated Leader in Psycho-Oncology for Children and Adolescents January 15, 1939 – July 28, 2022 Dr. Donna Copeland of The University of…

History Spotlight: Turn Back Time? The “People First” Publication Policy

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  Turn Back Time? The “People First” Publication Policy of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology By Michael C. Roberts Society of Pediatric Psychology Co-Historian After I became editor of Journal…

In Memoriam: Laura Gerak

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In Memoriam: Laura Gerak, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychologist in Palliative Care and Hematology-Oncology June 19, 1963 – July 30, 2023 Dr. Laura Gerak, Pediatric Psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital passed away…

2024 Student Research Grants and Awards

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  SPP is delighted to announce the 2024 winners of the Student and Trainee Research Grants and Paper Competition. This funding allows SPP to support student and trainee investigators, truly…

2024 International Collaboration Award

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We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 International Collaboration Award! The International Collaboration Award aims to facilitate Society of Pediatric Psychology members to visit an international research…

Advocacy Corner

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Advocacy matters because it works! Below are updates from previous advocacy action alerts or Advocacy Corners, as well as more opportunities for federal advocacy for our profession and patients. Centers…

Call for Nominations

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Call for Officer Nominations for the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Board of Directors  Nominations due Monday, January 8, 2024 SPP is now accepting nominations for five positions on the 2025…

HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: International Initiatives of the Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Michael C. Roberts and Anne Kazak Society of Pediatric Psychology Co-Historians  The leadership and members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) in recent years have undertaken initiatives to enhance…

PROGRESS NOTES – December 2023

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Presidential Message Read More Board of Directors Nominations   Advocacy Corner New! Updates from Amy Beck. PhD, APA Division Advocacy Partner Read More   2024 International Collaboration Award Leandra Desjardins, Ph.D.…

Student Spotlight

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Nicole Jehl Nicole Jehl is a post-baccalaureate Clinical Research Coordinator working with Laura Simons, Ph.D. in the Biobehavioral Pediatric Pain Lab at Stanford School of Medicine. There, she works on…

Presidential Message

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SPP Presidential Column – December 2023 Happy December SPP members!  In the final column of my Presidential year, I am thrilled to provide an update on activities this year, a…

On the Student Front

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Introducing Our New Student Advisory Board Members (2024-25)   Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Student Advisory Board (SAB)! This year the SAB received numerous applications…

American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update

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By Adam B. Lewin, PhD, ABPP President, ABCCAP ABCCAP is 20!!! Time flies!  ABCCAP is celebrating our 20th year as a specialty board.  I’m grateful to leaders in Pediatric and…

Highlight: Obesity SIG

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History of SPP Obesity SIG The Obesity SIG began in 2007 as an unofficial SPP interest group. It began meeting in 2009 at SPPAC, led by founding chair Wendy L.…

Time to Renew!

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Now is the time to renew your Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) membership for 2024! SPP is driven by its mission to actively promote the health and psychological well-being of all children, youth…

2024 Call for SPP AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

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Call for nominations for the 2024 Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Awards of Distinction Deadline – Friday, January 19, 2024 SPP is inviting nominations for the 2024 Awards of Distinction.…

Time to Renew!

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Now is the time to renew your Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) membership for 2024! Psychologist/Physician Rate: $125            Student/Trainee Rate: $25.00   SPP is driven by its mission to actively…

PROGRESS NOTES – October 2023

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Presidential Message ABCCAP Updates APA – SPP Student Highlights   Become a Division 54 Fellow!   Read More Education Committee Updates: Seeking Webinar Proposals Advocacy Corner New! Updates from Amy Beck.…

HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: In Memoriam

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DONALD K. FREEDHEIM, PH.D. (1932-2023) Photograph from the Freedheim family Early Innovator in Pediatric Psychology and Scholar in Psychotherapy by Michael C. Roberts, Ph.D., ABPP Society of Pediatric Psychology Co-Historian…

Student Highlights from APA Convention 2023

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SPP sponsored three Student APA Scholars for the 2023 Convention: Jack Vagadori (Children’s National Medical Center; mentor Dr. Terry Stancin), Gabriella George (Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology;…

Highlight: Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) SIG

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The Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) Special Interest Group (SIG) held its first official meeting over Zoom in June 2022, following a discussion between colleagues in the year prior about…

Seeking Webinar Proposal

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  Education Committee Updates – Seeking Webinar Proposals Do you have a webinar idea for the SPP Webinar Series? We want to hear about it! The SPP Science, Practice, &…

Become a Division 54 Fellow

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  Members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology are encouraged to consider becoming a candidate for Fellow of Division 54 American Psychological Association. Fellow status reflects recognition by colleagues and…

Advocacy Corner

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The 1st session of the 118th Congress is winding down. With this comes another APA opportunity for federal advocacy, with a focus on asking Congress to fund programs that are…

American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology Update

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Making the Case for Board Certification and Overcoming Barriers ABCCAP Updates from Dr. Adam Lewin Please join me in congratulating your colleagues who completed boarding May-Sept 2023: Sarah Sobalvarro Lillie…

Presidential Message

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Happy October, SPP members! In this month’s column, I am excited to give you an update on happenings throughout SPP. Board nominations:  Board nominations are opening shortly for the following…

Highlight: Pediatric Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care SIG

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The Pediatric Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care SIG is delighted for the opportunity to highlight the amazing initiatives and work of our members to the broader group of SPP in…

PROGRESS NOTES – AUGUST 2023

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Presidential Message Newly Elected Board Officers APA – SPP Highlights ABCCAP Updates Journal Updates On the Student Front: Gender Health SIG In Memoriam: Brian Stabler Student Spotlight: Mariela Monzalvo  Highlight: Functional…

SPP’s Newly Elected Board Officers

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Earlier this summer, elections were held to determine who would fill our 2024 Board of Directors vacancies.  Thank you to all of our nominees and to all of our members…

SPP at APA Highlights

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You belong here. The theme of the APA 2023 Annual Convention resonated over three enthralling days of learning, sharing, and advancements in the field of psychology. APA is a large…

Student Spotlight

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Mariela Monzalvo (she/her/hers) is a third year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University at Dayton, Ohio under the advisement…

On the Student Front

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Coming Together: Creating a Space for Trainees to Process Gender Healthcare Bans By: Afiya Sajwani, MS, and Ben Parchem, PhD   In recent months, a record number of bills have…

Presidential Message

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Happy August SPP members! I hope everyone has had a great summer. In this month’s column, I’m excited to give you an update on happenings within SPP, including a recap…

HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: In Memoriam

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Brian Stabler, Ph.D. (1944-2022) SPP Officer and Contributor to Pediatric Psychology in Research in Children’s Chronic Illness and Professional Consultation  By Michael C. Roberts, Ph.D., ABPP Society of Pediatric Psychology…