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IPA News Updates: National Organization Recognizes Local Psychologists’ Efforts to Promote Young Professionals
National Organization Recognizes Local
Psychologists’ Efforts to Promote Young Professionals
Indianapolis, IN, March 22, 2017 — The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA), the largest organization in the state representing the interests of psychologists and consumers in the area of mental health and wellness, was recently recognized at the American Psychological Association (APA) practice leadership conference in Washington, DC.
The state-wide organization was honored to receive the 2017 Committee on Early Career Psychologists (ECP) Initiative Award for implementing “exemplary activities that engage and sustain psychologists early in their careers.” Most notably, the group was recognized for supporting young professionals in pursuing advocacy and leadership roles and in the practice of psychology. The association also received a small grant to support ongoing ECP efforts.
Indiana psychologists encourage young professionals to become involved in the community in a number of ways. Dr. Sarah Landsberger, IPA President, says, “IPA is dedicated to promoting the involvement of Early Career Psychologists in all aspects of the organization. Our ECP subcommittee has worked hard to provide mentorship, engagement, and support to Early Career Psychologists via fun networking and continuing education events.”
"We are committed to the practice needs of Early Career Psychologists, which make up approximately twenty-five percent of IPA’s practicing psychologist members," says Tabitha Arnett, CAE, Executive Director of the Indiana Psychological Association.
To find out more about the Indiana Psychological Association and its opportunities for Early Career Psychologists, visit www.indianapsychology.org and follow us on Twitter at @IN_Psych_Assoc.
We have several Indiana Psychologists available for media interviews. Please contact Natalie Dattilo or Tabitha Arnett for more information or to arrange an interview.
CONTACT:
Natalie Dattilo, Ph.D., HSPP
Public Education Campaign Coordinator
(317) 504-1758
nataliedattilo @ gmail.com (no spaces)
Tabitha Arnett, CAE
Executive Director
(317) 257-7449
tabitha @ indianapsychology.org (no spaces)
Photo (attached) Caption:
Left to Right: Tabitha Arnett (IPA Executive Director), Dr. Linda Knauss (President, APA Division 31), and IPA board members Dr. Sean Samuels (Governmental Affairs Committee Chair), Dr. Sarah Landsberger (President), and Dr. Melissa Butler (President Elect).
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The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is the largest organization in the state representing the interests of psychologists and consumers in the area of mental health and wellness. Incorporated in 1937, IPA is one of the oldest and most well established state psychological associations in the nation. IPA’s membership includes more nearly 500 psychologists and students. The IPA’s purpose is to advance psychology as a science and a profession and promote public welfare.
The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA's membership includes more than 117,500 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives. 
