Society of Consulting Psychology explained

The Society of Consulting Psychology (SCP) is a professional association of psychologists who are involved with consulting psychology.[1] The society is the 13th division of the American Psychological Association.[2] The Society (SCP) currently has over 1,000 members.

Presidents

A number of distinguished psychologists have served as President of the Society including Donald Super, Albert Ellis, Orlo Crissey, Theodore Blau, Raymond Fowler, Thomas Backer, and Rodney Lowman.[3] As of February, 2012, the president is Amy Owen Nieberding.

History and activities

The society was founded as a division of APA whose members had to hold Fellow status in their respective areas of expertise. It has issued Guidelines for the training of psychologists in this field.[4] According to the organization's website, its members "share an interest in the consultative process including applied activities, research and evaluation, and education and training." The society's journal, , is published four times per year. The society also hosts a popular mid-winter conference, entitled "Consulting to Business and Organizations", and provides programming at the annual convention of the APA.

Notes and References

  1. O'Roark. Ann M.. 1999. A history of Division 13 initiatives on education and training in consulting psychology.. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research. American Psychological Association. 5. 4. 218–225. 10.1037/1061-4087.51.4.218.
  2. Web site: Society of Consulting Psychology. American Psychological Association. 16 January 2010.
  3. Robinson. Debra. Organizational growth and change in the society of consulting psychology.. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research. 2008. 60. 3. 259–266. 10.1037/1065-9293.60.3.259.
  4. Guidelines for education and training at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels in consulting psychology/organizational consulting psychology.. The American Psychologist. December 2007. 62. 9. 980–92. 10.1037/0003-066X.62.9.980. 18085844. 46182309 .