Wyoming Psychological Association (WPA)

Description

We, the psychologists of Wyoming are here to serve you. Come inside and look around. Learn about the activities of the Wyoming Psychological Association and find out more about the exciting world of psychology.
In the frontier State of Wyoming, the WPA recognizes the need to pursue a mutually supportive, strong community of psychologists who work together to enhance the quality of life for all people living in the State.
The purpose of WPA is to promote psychology as a profession and as a science for the benefit of human welfare.

Our Goals:
To advance the profession through academic and continuing education, research and consultation in psychology.
To serve the interest of the profession and the public through political advocacy.
To promote the professional and collegial well-being of our members.
To collaborate with other healthcare professionals for optimum public benefit.
Recognizing the geographical distances that separate professionals, to promote networking and a sense of connection and community.
To enhance communication via computer technology and traditional methods
To increase our membership
To encourage and reward participation in the organization
To actively work to increase individual and collective sensitivity to multi-cultural issues both within the organization and in the public sector.
This includes race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and people with special needs.
To develop and/or enhance delivery of appropriate services to diverse and under-served populations
To advocate for diverse and under-served groups
To promote diversity within the organization including recruitment of ethnic minorities, establishment of a sense of “safe place”, inclusion and visibility for ethnic minorities

Member benefits

FREE continuing education approval
WPA listserv, psyoming
WPA web site, wypsych.org
Positioning the future of psychology in Wyoming
Lobbying on the state level
Lobbying on the national level
Protecting your practice
Coordinating the APA Public Education Campaign in Wyoming
Working on a discount for dual membership with APA
Newsletter, The Wyoming Psychologist
Convention and regional meetings
Membership Directory
Networking
Alliances with related organizations
Connection to APA through CESPPA and WPA Executive Director
Public relations
Avenues for making policy changes
Free or discounted advertisements in The Wyoming Psychologist
Books/education/reference materials
Exhibitors at meetings
Meeting with legislators and congressional delegation
Opportunities to present papers at meetings or produce articles for statewide distribution
Staff consultation on legal, ethical and regulatory issues
Awards and opportunities for leadership at the state level
Access to the national level
Opportunities for input into programs
Peer support group