A reflection on the invasion of Ukraine.
Gender diversity issues
- Our efforts to respond to political attacks on transgender and gender diverse youth
A new working group has been created to address mid-term and long-term issues facing our youth and facing our profession.
By Richard A. Sprott, PhD - APA president condemns Texas governor’s directive to report parents of transgender minors
Would violate patient confidentiality as well as professional ethics. - APA resources available online
Council statements, fact sheets, and more.
By Ronald L. Schlittler - Our communities are under attack
Does significant harm to Latinx communities.
- Practical suggestions from a Division 44 member
Update your safe folder.
By Colt St. Amand, PhD, MD - Psychology organizations applaud U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ move to add non-binary gender option on medical records
Joint Division 18, 19, and 44 statement.
By Kim Skerven, PhD, and Katy Trotta, PsyD
APA news
- APA Council of Representatives report
First Black, openly Gay, male-identified APA president.
By Arlene Noriega, PhD, Terry S. Gock, PhD, and Sarah Estes Burgamy, PsyD - Continuing the legacy of guiding psychologists toward affirmative and culturally responsive care
Special journal issue discusses new Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons.
By Franco Dispenza, PhD - Nicholas Grant, PhD, advocates for equitable care for the LGBTQ community
Div 44 Member featured in APA's Monitor on Psychology.
APF news
- In memoriam: John Lamont Peterson, PhD (1949–2021)
Gave a significant bequest to Wayne F. Placek Fund of the American Psychological Foundation.
By Doug Kimmel, PhD - Springfield Grants to heighten the impact of psychological research in the field of LGBTQIA+ studies
Dissertation and research grants available.
By Miriam Isserow
Announcements
- Grants available for psychologists of color
Available to recent graduates of MA, PhD, or PsyD programs.
By Donella Graham
Division 44 news
- 2022 National Multicultural Conference and Summit a success
Indigenous psychologists played major role.
By J. Garrett-Walker, PhD - Division 44 has a new and dynamic person heading up our social media
Welcome Kristine Diaz.
By Richard A. Sprott, PhD - New working group on healthcare of transgender and nonbinary children and adolescents
Includes Divisions 37, 53, and 54.
By Richard A. Sprott, PhD - 2022 Division 44 election slate
Voting from April 15 to May 31.
By Mira Jourdan, PhD, ABPP - Committee reports
Education and Training, Membership, Public Policy, and Science committees.
By Joshua Wolff, PhD, Kim Skerven, PhD, Katy Trotta, PsyD, Stephen L. Forssell, PhD, Cindy Veldhuis, PhD, and Kevin Delucio, PhD - From the newsletter
Five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years ago.
By Doug Kimmel, PhD
Book reviews
- Leaving the Confederate Closet: A Southern Lesbian’s Journey
Do-it-yourself bridge building.
By Glenda Russell , PhD - The Case Against Conversion “Therapy”
Sexual orientation/gender identity change efforts are not a fact of the past.
By Matthew Goldenberg, PsyD