Contra Costa Psychological Association (CCPA)

Description

The Contra Costa Psychological Association is an active group of professionals committed to advancing the science and profession of psychology and serving the people of Contra Costa County. CCPA is a chapter of the California Psychological Association, a state organization of the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA is the national association with over 150,0000 members in the United States and Canada. CCPA has adopted the ethical standards and guidelines of professional practice of the APA and the state of California.

CCPA offers training and workshops throughout the year to help our members keep up with advancements in our field. We are accredited to offer continuing education that fulfills licensing requirements. Our quarterly dinner meetings offer members the opportunity to network, to present their work, and to stay current with new literature and treatment practices. We also provide a newsletter and email list-serve, creating an ongoing, dynamic exchange of information among members. Membership is open to licensed psychologists and graduate students. CCPA assists people in the community in locating psychologists through its Find-A-Psychologist service.

Member benefits

CCPA provides you with legislative updates so you can keep abreast of the changes that affect your work and the publics interest.
You will have a presence on CCPA website, making it easier for the public and your colleagues to find you and also for you to update any demographic information that may change.

Through our quarterly meetings you will have the opportunity to hear experts share their best thinking with us on the latest developments in psychology and receive Continuing Education credits.

When you join the CCPA Information and Referral Network, you are included in a searchable database that Contra Costa County residents may access to avail themselves of your clinical expertise and you and your colleagues can use to find appropriate referrals for your clients.

Membership ApplicationCCPA offers ongoing and vital information through our newsletter and listserve. Stay up-to-date with your colleagues achievements and the association's events. Take part in the dissemination of information and camaraderie on the CCPA listserve where you can ask advice and share information or find an office.

Joining CCPA makes it possible for you to connect with your professional community. In addition to the educational advantages, there are also opportunities to socialize at holiday gatherings so that you may get to know other psychologists who practice in Contra Costa County.

Last, but not least, you can take part in the Disaster Relief efforts, especially important at this time.