The Greater Pittsburgh Psychological Association
Welcome to GPPA
What we offer

 Continuing Education
    * American Psychology Association-approved programs and workshops for credit
    * Monthly calendar of local C.E. programs
    * Regularly scheduled lectures/discussions for CE credit

Community Service
    * Consumer education regarding psychology and psychologists
    * Disaster response information
    * Speakers' bureau

Member Activities
    * General dinner meetings semiannually
    * Periodic social events
    * Quarterly Report newsletter
    * Active committees and task forces
    * New member reception
    * Publish membership directory annually

Scientific and Academic Affairs
    * Annual presentation of psychological research by young researchers
    * Academic luncheons

Professional Affairs
    * Direct contact with local, state and national legislation of importance to                                        psychologists and consumers
    * Liaison with American Psychological Association and Pennsylvania Psychological                    Association
    * Networking to encourage expanded opportunities among psychologists
    * Task forces to provide information to members on current issues such as child                         custody evaluations and managed care
    * Providing information to legislators regarding areas of importance to psychologists

Ethics
    * Information on current ethical issues

Recent Accomplishments

    * Presented Continuing Education in areas such as personality disorders, cognitive                    therapy, Jungian psychology, marital & family mediation, and training in child                    custody evaluation.
    * Liaison with American Red Cross for disaster response training and treatment at                    disaster sites.
    * Conferenced with managed care companies to clarify needs of consumers and                         psychologists.
    * Meet with state and national legislators.
    * Publication of guidelines for child custody evaluations.
    * Hosting a workshop on risk management, record keeping, etc. with APAIT.