Early Career Psychologist History

Another year (of COVID), another successful (virtual) APA conference!

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:42:46 Z

The Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) offered five successful sessions as well as seven poster sessions at this year’s APA convention.

Practice Leadership Conference 2021

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:39:43 Z

Practice Leadership Conference 2021 was a huge success!

Self-care and coronavirus

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:17:55 Z

Early career psychologist and Student Committee Div. 31 chair, Erika Brink, has written a very informative blog about suggestions for engaging in self-care during these challenging times.

Welcoming delegates from the Leadership Development Fellowship Program at the Practice Leadership Conference

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:33:21 Z

The Leadership Development Fellowship Program is a year-long mentoring and leadership development program for 14 early career psychologist and graduate students.

Using Social Media, Prescriptions to Consider

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:41:00 Z

Listen to the latest Progress Notes podcast, “Psychologists, Social Media and Digital Ethics," for tips on incorporating social media into your practice.

Work Life Integration: Part I — Not-So-Secret Secrets to Managing Your Personal Life and Career

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 05:00:00 Z

Work Life Integration : Part I — Not-So-Secret Secrets to Managing Your Personal Life and Career

Advocacy in Action

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:21:33 Z

In the first installment of a new blog series, “Advocacy in Action,” the chair of the ECP Task Force interviews leading advocate Kevin D. Arnold, PhD, ABPP.

Ohio Psychological Association Receives 2016 Div. 31 Committee on Early Career Psychologists Initiative Award

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z

The Ohio Psychological Association’s new initiative this year, the Leadership Development Academy, is focused on ECPs who are interested in moving into leadership roles in the association.

Advocacy: Using Psychological Science to Benefit Society

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z

Erlanger “Earl” Turner, PhD, offers tips on how psychologists should advocate for issues on Capitol Hill.

ECP Coalition’s Recommendations Following Independent Review

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z

The Early Career Psychologist Coalition for the Advancement of Psychology, formed after the release of the Independent Review, calls for increased accountability, transparency and integrity in APA; calls for APA/APAPO leaders to the highest standards of human rights for the profession and the public; and petitioned for concrete changes in our ethical standards and governance processes.

Celebrating 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: The Impact on an ECP's Training

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Z

Psychologists need to know how the ADA impacts their roles in practice, employment, education and training, and how to meet their ADA obligations.

Adjunct Faculty: Highly Educated, Working Hard for Society and Struggling To Survive

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z

Nontenure track faculty make enormous contributions to our society and deserve reasonable working conditions and pay that is commensurate with their education, experience and other qualifications.

How to Get National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Z

Earlise C. Ward, PhD, LP, gives tips to early career researchers on how to obtain NIH funding.

The Maryland Psychological Association and Early Career Psychologists: A Model

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:16:29 Z

Linda Jones Herbert, PhD, chair of the Maryland Psychological Association's (MPA) Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Committee and MPA board member, shares MPA's many initiatives to recruit and retain ECPs.

Taking Multicultural Competence to the Next Level: Advocacy & Beyond

Tue, 19 May 2015 20:35:21 Z

Arti Sarma, PhD, describes how she collaborated with a team from the Arizona Psychological Association to develop an Advocacy & Psychology 101 workshop.

Identifying Your Professional New Year's Resolutions for 2015

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z

ECP blog contributor Julie Radico encourages professional self-reflection and goal setting at the dawn of a new year.

The APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists Convention Offerings

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:32:02 Z

Read about convention programs targeted at ECPs offered by the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists.

Professional Relationships in Psychology

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:57:40 Z

Julie Radico, PsyD, chair of the Mississippi Psychological Association Early Career Psychologist Committee, provides ideas for maintaining, reinventing or starting professional relationships.

Spotlight on Jon Marrelli, PsyD

Mon, 12 May 2014 14:34:09 Z

Jon Marelli, PsyD, was awarded an APA presidential citation for his leadership in engaging early career psychologists.

Spotlight on ECP Delegates at the APA State Leadership Conference

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:04:42 Z

Leadership opportunities for early career psychologists.

Why Is Prescriptive Authority (RxP) Important for Psychologists and Our Patients?

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:39:57 Z

Martin Ancona, PhD, describes the personal and professional benefits of becoming a prescribing psychologist.

Three Issues You May Encounter as a Newly Licensed Psychologist

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:49:00 Z

You're a newly licensed psychologist. Now what?

Three Ways ECPs Can Benefit from Using Social Media and History

Wed, 04 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z

Erlanger A. Turner, PhD, describes the benefits of using social media to increase consumers' knowledge of psychology and decrease the stigma toward the use of mental health services in underserved communities.

Congratulations to the 2013 State Leadership Conference ECP Delegates

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:12:00 Z

Seventeen ECP delegates have been chosen to attend the 2013 State Leadership Conference in March.

Spotlight: ECP Task Force Welcomes New Member Jessica Luzier, PhD

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 Z

Jessica Luzier, PhD, an active member of the Ohio Psychological Association for Graduate Students, joins the Division 31 ECP Task Force

Division 31 ECP Task Force Chair Contributes to Monitor Article

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 Z

In an article in the July 2012 issue of the Monitor on Psychology, Division 31 ECP Task Force Chair Shannon [Kellogg] Kolakowski, PsyD, discusses opportunities that Division 31 provides for ECPs, including a mentoring program.

Division 31 Seeks E-Newsletter Editor (ECP Preferred)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:00:00 Z

Division 31 encourages early career psychologists to apply for the open division e-newsletter editor position.

APA Convention is Family Friendly

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:00:00 Z

Shannon Kellog, PsyD, outlines family-friendly activities at this year's APA Convention in Orlando for those attendees traveling with their children.

The Importance of Professional Identity for Psychologists

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:00:00 Z

Troy W. Ertelt, PhD, discusses why it is important for early career psychologists to establish professional identity to affect how the public perceives professional psychology.

Four Ways that APA Division Leadership Helps Your Career

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:00 Z

Shannon Kellogg, PsyD, shares four ways being a division leader can propel early career psychologists' careers.

The Path of an ECP President Part 4 — Conclusion

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 Z

In the conclusion of a four-part series, Rich Martielli encourages other ECPs to accept leadership positions within their SPTAs.

The Path of an ECP President Part 3 — The Realities

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 Z

In Part 3 of a four-part series, Rich Martielli reveals the realities of being an ECP president of an SPTA.

The Path of an ECP President Part 2 — The Fears

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:16:00 Z

In Part 2 of a four-part series, Rich Martielli shares the fears he had about becoming ECP president of an SPTA.

ECP Resources Needed

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 Z

The Early Career Psychologist Task Force is gathering ECP resources for SPTAs to be hosted on the Division 31 APA Communities website.

The Path of an ECP President Part 1 — Introduction

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 Z

In Part 1 of a four-part series, Rich Martielli states his plan to share lessons learned as an ECP president of an SPTA.

Opportunities Abound for ECPs

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 Z

New mentorship opportunities from APA and SPTA abound for early career professionals.

Building an Impressive Leadership Resume

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 Z

Shannon Kellogg, PsyD, interviewed Jeffrey Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, who describes his rise to leadership as beginning in his State Psychological Association, and developing valuable connections through his association.

Leadership Lessons from The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 Z

Shannon Kellogg, PsyD, explores how leaders in membership organizations can apply concepts from Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point to enhance their leadership roles.

Electronic Representations of Your Professional Image: Tips on Creating a Web Presence

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 Z

Tyson D. Bailey, PsyD, interviews Jill Olkoski, MA and Andy Benjamin, JD, PhD ABPP, about the importance of therapists having a web presence as part of their marketing process.

Getting Involved and Engaged

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 Z

Sarah Honaker, PhD encourages ECPs to join APA's Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP).

Leadership & Advocacy Through Social Media

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:00:00 Z

Shannon Kellogg, PsyD suggests ways that ECPs can best utilize social media to support their leadership and advocacy efforts.

Leadership in the Millennial Generation?

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:29:00 Z

Shannon Kellogg, PsyD considers the characteristics of the Millennial generation and how they contribute to their leadership ability.

Website Launched!

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:00 Z

The Division 31 website has a new look and new functionality.