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Membership in Division 43

Thinking of becoming a member?

Here are the top reasons to join Division 43:

  1. Division 43 is the largest professional organization dedicated to the professional development and training of couple and family psychologists.
  2. Support our mission and participate in the advancement of systemic research, education and clinical practice in the area of couple and family psychology.
  3. Network with other couple and family psychologists through conference activities and Division 43 committees.
  4. Gain free access to continuing education on a variety of couple and family psychology (CFP) topics such as couple relationships; sexuality; evidence-based, family-focused interventions; divorce; blended families; and more.
  5. Join Division 43's discussions on its Listservs (early career psychologists, members, announcements and research) and stay up-to-date through Division 43's social media outlets: Facebookopens in new window, Instagramopens in new window, and Twitteropens in new window.
  6. Receive information about funding opportunities, postdoc positions, employment and award opportunities.
  7. Participate in "speed-mentoring" events at APA's annual convention and receive mentoring and career guidance from leading family and couple psychologists.
  8. Receive guidance and support for achieving board certification in couple and family psychology.
  9. Obtain guidance and support on how to apply for a postdoctoral position and grant funding opportunities.
  10. Give your input about training and specialty issues and have the opportunity to shape APA policies by joining committees and working with the division's Board of Directors.
  11. Receive a copy of Division 43's journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice (CFP-RP).

Membership fees

  • APA member and fellow: $48 (includes CFP-RP print and online)
  • Life status: $0*
  • Student affiliate: $0*
  • Professional affiliate: $24.50*

*Life status members, student and professional affiliates who wish to receive a print and online copy of the division journal pay an additional fee of $23.50.

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Already a member but not sure you're getting the most out of your membership?

Here are some ways to get involved:

The Division 43 Listserv® is often active with discussion about topical issues, sharing of ideas and facilitation of collaboration, networking and opportunities.

There are also a number of Listserv® options for specific topics including one specifically for students.

Stay up to date through Division 43's various social media outlets:

Last updated: January 2025Date created: 2014
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