Georgia Psychological Association (GPA)

Description

The Georgia Psychological Association (GPA) represents psychology in the State of Georgia and is recognized at the national level for its activism and breadth of activity. Besides sponsoring a variety of Continuing Education workshops culminating in the Spring Annual Meeting and publishing the Georgia Psychologist, GPA is constantly acting to expand the parameters of psychology in our State and to increase the quality of service to the communities in which psychologists live and work. Our growing number of dedicated volunteers work on Committees and Boards which are the heart and soul of GPA.

Member benefits

High quality discounted continuing education opportunities with nationally known presenters, as well as, small interactive workshops
Annual Meeting
Ethics Advisory consultations at no charge
Legal Consultation Service by phone (reduced fee) with an expert in mental health law
Legislative advocacy for a variety of issues which impact psychology both nationally and on a statewide level
Promoting research by supporting student research though poster sessions and awards
Council/Committee/Task Force affiliation and listservs
Networking opportunities with professional colleagues
Promoting psychology to the public via presentations & the media
Implements APA’s Public Education Campaigns including the Warning Signs of Violence, Resilience and Mind/Body Health
Development/Training of media skills
Contributing to our local communities through volunteer activities such as the Disaster Response Network (DRN), recognized by the American Red Cross. GPA’s DRN provided probono crisis interventions during Hurricane Katrina, the Olympics and Atlanta bombing incidents
Free Online Referral network. The public can select their own psychologists on our Website Referral Service. Approximately 1,000 consumers visit our website monthly for referrals.
Member Directory listing online/printed
Managed care/insurance assistance
Opportunities to use your talents and interests in organizational involvement
Networking opportunities
Mentoring Program