National Register of Health Service Psychologists

What an incredible few days in Chicago, IL! The 2025 National Practice Conference brought together hundreds of psychologists, students, & partners committed to advancing clinical practice, strengthening advocacy, and supporting one another in the work that matters most.

We're excited to announce our 2025 @nationalregister.bsky.social‬ Internship Travel Scholarship recipients! 🌎 Check out our blog to meet some of the amazing students relocating to the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic US. We know they'll make a huge impact on the lives of many! 🌟 ampsychfdn.org/2025-...

Last week, our CEO Andrew Boucher & CPO Dr. Grus attended CIP 2025 in Puerto Rico & were honored to connect with an inspiring group of students!

We’re proud to sponsor students through scholarships that support their attendance & we’re grateful for our continued partnership with Albizu University.

Members of the National Register have access to our entire CE library & the ability to register for our live webinars at no additional cost, providing them with the tools & resources to support their professional growth.

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🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the National Register’s SPTA Advocacy Award: Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA) & Utah Psychological Association (UTA).
Each will receive a $5,000 award for their outstanding advocacy efforts and will be recognized at #APA2025 in Denver.

📅 Live Webinar: June 18 at 2pm ET
Join us for our webinar 'Empowering Parents to Navigate Cultural and Racial Stress in Black Youth'

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I invite you to read our full statement and share your experiences with us so we can continue striving to be an inclusive and welcoming community.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Day 2 of our Women’s Health Across the Lifespan series last week! We’re excited to continue the conversation—mark your calendars for Day 3, coming up on May 30.

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Chief Psychologist Officer - Dr. Catherine (Cathi) L. Grus The National Register is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Catherine (Cathi) L. Grus as the new Chief Psychologist Officer (CPO).

We're thrilled to introduce Dr. Grus as our new Chief Psychologist Officer! Dr. Grus brings extensive expertise in professional practice and advocacy. Her leadership will drive programmatic activities & strengthen our voice in the psychological community.
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The youth mental health crisis has been growing for over a decade.

On May 7, we'll explore how psychodynamic perspectives offer fresh insights into today’s crisis & new ways to support young people in therapy.

📅 Register today! my.nationalregister.org/NC__Event?id...

Mental Health After Mass Shootings: Research Findings and Clinical Considerations - Journal of Health Service Psychology Mass shootings are increasingly common in the United States and associated with a range of adverse mental health outcomes. In this article, we summarize the small but growing empirical literature on t...

Mass shootings have become a tragic reality in the US, leaving not only physical devastation but also deep psychological wounds.

This article offers practical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians providing care in their aftermath.

📖Read the full article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

📣Join us on April 25! Day 2 of Women’s Health Across the Lifespan is packed with meaningful conversations, including the powerful session, 'Cultural Humility in Reproductive Care: Strategies for Inclusive Practice' by Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh.

Register today👉 my.nationalregister.org/NC__Event?id...

⏰ The deadline to apply for the Internship Travel Scholarship is tomorrow!

Submit your application today! www.nationalregister.org/tools-servic...

We need more access to mental health care, not less. Proposals to cut Medicaid funding would leave people without mental health care.
Learn more 👉 www.nami.org/advocacy/adv...

Urge your senators to protect Medicaid here 👉 nami.quorum.us/campaign/116...

#ProtectMedicaid #ProtectMentalHealth

Promoting Progress in Practice: Insights for Health Service Psychologists - Journal of Health Service Psychology Journal of Health Service Psychology -

Stay informed with the latest issue of the JHSP! This edition explores topics on the mental health impact of mass shootings, disgust in OCD, internet gaming disorder, stigma in alcohol use treatment, and the evolving applications of clinical hypnosis.

Read here 👇
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📆March 28: Join us for 4 talks on Perinatal Mental Health & Infertility, including Dr. Julie Bindeman on pregnancy termination.

You'll learn how to ethically practice with people choosing abortion and how the laws impact all health professionals.
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We’re excited to sponsor the 2025 APA Convention Travel Grants offered by the Committee on Early Career Psychologists

If you're an early career psychologist, click the link to learn more and apply today!
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Join us on March 28th for Day 1: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders as part of the Women’s Health Across the Lifespan series!

This full day includes sessions packed with practical tools to enhance your expertise in perinatal mental health

Learn more: www.nationalregister.org/womens-healt...

Raising the Alarm on Gender Identity Change Efforts Disguised as Talk Therapy We are calling on mental health professional associations to provide a consumer and professional warning about a new form of so-called "conversion therapy" targeting transgender individuals.

Sign the petition! The National Association of Social Workers, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the APA, and the American Psychatric Association: Raising the Alarm on Gender Identity Change Efforts Disguised as Talk Therapy actionnetwork.org/petitions/ra...

📢 Now Accepting Applications for the Internship Travel Scholarship!

These $1,000 awards help doctoral students cover costs when relocating for accredited internships. We’re awarding 80 scholarships in 2025!

Apply now: www.nationalregister.org/tools-servic...
#PsychologyStudents #Internship

The House budget resolution threatens Medicaid, putting MH & SUD care at risk for 72M Americans—including children & veterans.

Cuts will have devastating consequences. Along with MHLG, we urge Congress to protect access to care.

Read the full statement: www.mhlg.org/wordpress/wp...

Many models focus on how clients are different—but what if that alienates rather than supports them?

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman will discuss how true cultural competence starts with self-awareness and recognizing privilege to build trust.

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We're proud to join 230+ organizations urging Congress to restore & protect taxpayer-funded data removed from federal sites. Public access to reliable data is vital for research & policy shaping healthcare, education, & infrastructure.

Read the full letter here👇
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Traditional grief models often fall short in capturing the complexity of real-world loss. Join Dr. Heather Taylor as she unpacks outdated frameworks and introduces modern grief concepts that embrace the fluid, non-linear nature of grief.

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📣We are excited to announce Women’s Health Across the Lifespan: Translating Research to Clinical Practice to Promote Health and Wellness, a multi-day clinical educational event.

Learn more & register today!👇
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Dr. Greenman explores how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples strengthen their bonds through the power of attachment science. Watch the full on-demand video to earn CE and learn the key moves of the 'EFT Tango' and enhance your clinical practice.

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#EFT #TherapyTools

We're proud to announce the SPTA Advocacy Award to honor outstanding advocacy achievements by State/Provincial/Territorial Psychological Associations. Starting in 2025, we will present two $5,000 awards annually.
Learn more👇
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This #MentalWellnessMonth learn to spot the signs of compassion fatigue, strengthen your resilience, and prioritize self-care while earning CE.

Watch the full webinar here 👇
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It's Mental Wellness Month! 💙

As psychologists, we prioritize the well-being of others every day—but how often do we prioritize ourselves? Caring for your own mental health isn’t just important—it’s essential for providing the best care to your clients.

#mentalwellnessmonth #selfcare

Happy holidays!💜☃️❄️