Delaware Psychological Association (DPA)

Description

The mission of the Delaware Psychological Association is to promote the profession of psychology and enhance and improve the quality of life for Delawareans. We do this through public and professional educational programs, by supporting high ethical standards and integrity for psychologists, and by working collaboratively with other groups to effect positive change in individuals, groups, and the community.
We are committed to promoting psychology across the state and nationally through our voting membership in the American Psychological Association. Much of the work of the DPA is accomplished through the following committees

Member benefits

Reduced fees for DPA-sponsored continuing education programs, including some programs in adjacent states and priority registration for capacity events. DPA offers APA-approved credits for the biennial requirement of 40 hours of continuing education for State licensure;
Advocacy on legislative issues vital to the profession and mental health, on State and Federal levels;
Colleague networking and support on a confidential basis, as well as available mentoring, opportunities to participate in public education activities, social events and the usage of member listservs;
Subscription to The DPA Bulletin, DPA's hard-copy newsletter published 10 times per year, the only regular psychology publication in the state, including one free quarter-page ad or attachment per year;
For members in clinical practice, inclusion in the DPA Referral Guide and on-line Referral Service, and the opportunity to join the Practice Committee, which has formal and informal networking, business and computer help, and other activities; also the opportunity to list your practice and/or practice website link on the DPA website;
Access to the knowlegeable and experienced DPA staff, senior psychologists and ex-officio members, including a free ethics consultation;
Discounted legal consultation fees, which might also include referrals;
Opportunities to make your voice heard on surveys, committees, subcommittees, listservs and special groups of interest to you;
Access to the members portal of the website, offering membership search and other information;
20% discount on cell phone service through Verizon Wireless service, available to all members of DPA;
A 10% discount on all purchases from 1-800-Flowers and 1-800-Flowers.com;
Ability to rent DPA audio-visual equipment and use various toolkit media for presentations and other shared materials, depending upon availability;
Regular updates on DPA Executive Council activities and announcements of articles and activities in the psychology community.