Capital Area Psychological Association

05/06/2026

If you are interested contact Amber Nicholson for details at [email protected]

REGISTRATION LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY AUSTIN PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY IN MAY

04/09/2026

Happening Tomorrow – Don’t Miss Out!

Join CAPA this Friday for two powerful professional development opportunities—there’s still time to register!
High Conflict Divorce & the Effect on the Child
with Mary Alvarez, PhD
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM (Lunch 11:30 AM)
🎓 1.5 CE hours | In-person + Zoom

Confidence & Clinical Integrity: Ethical Foundations for a S*x Positive Practice
with Stephanie “Vee” Van Fossen, LPC-S, CST, CCST
⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM
🎓 3 Ethics CE hours | Virtual option available

Whether you join us for one or both, these trainings offer meaningful, practical insight you can bring directly into your work.

Last chance to register: https://www.austinpsychologists.net/events

04/08/2026

Save The Date: CAPA + Austin Psychiatric Society Joint Meeting

Join us for a special evening of connection and collaboration as CAPA partners with the Austin Psychiatric Society! This annual joint meeting is a unique opportunity to expand your network, build interdisciplinary relationships, and connect with fellow mental health professionals across fields.

Enjoy drinks, conversation, and a meaningful presentation on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Patrick McGrath, PhD.

🗓 May 20, 2026
⏰ Mingling: 6:30 PM | Presentation: 7:00 PM
📍 Chez Zee American Bistro

Come for the learning—stay for the connections. We hope to see you there!
RSVP link will be sent in May to current CAPA members!

04/07/2026

🌿 CAPA Social – Let’s Connect! 🌿

Join us for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, and community at Scholz Garten! Whether you’re a longtime member or new to CAPA, this is a great opportunity to build relationships, unwind, and enjoy time with fellow professionals outside the therapy room.

🗓 Thursday, April 24
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Scholz Garten

Come as you are—bring a colleague, grab a drink, and stay as long as you’d like. We’d love to see you there! ✨

04/06/2026

Need Ethics CE? Join Us Friday!

How do we ethically and confidently navigate conversations around sexuality in the therapy room? Join CAPA for an essential ethics training with Stephanie “Vee” Van Fossen, LPC-S, CST, CCST, focused on building a sex-positive, culturally responsive clinical practice. This workshop will explore bias, boundaries, and the PLISSIT model to help clinicians support clients with greater attunement, dignity, and confidence.

Register: https://www.austinpsychologists.net/event-6494406

04/06/2026

Join us this Friday:

High-conflict divorce doesn’t just impact parents—it can have lasting psychological and neurological effects on children.

Join us for an important CAPA presentation with Mary Alvarez, PhD, as she explores the impact of chronic parental conflict through the lens of ACEs and toxic stress. Attendees will gain insight into high-conflict dynamics, their effects on child development, and practical ways to help mitigate harm.

Register here: https://www.austinpsychologists.net/event-6494400

03/10/2026

We’d love to see you at our upcoming social at Scholz Garten on Thursday, March 26, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen community, and unwind together. We hope you’ll join us!

02/01/2026

Mark your calendar and reserve a spot. https://www.austinpsychologists.net/events
February Professional Development Event: Tolerating Uncertainty: The Heart of Effective OCD Treatment, Presented by Diana Damer, PhD

When: February 13, 2026 12:00 PM, CST
Where: Virtual Option & In Person at The Carillon Restaurant, 1900 University Ave., Austin, Texas

CAPA monthly meetings are held the second Friday of each month in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, and November.  The monthly membership meeting occurs from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. 

02/01/2026

Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere". Theodore Roosevelt

01/21/2026

We wanted to let you know that the CAPA Social scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at Scholz Garten has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to gathering together at a future CAPA event soon and will share details as they become available.

Thank you for your continued involvement and support of CAPA.

01/09/2026

Thank you all for making today's lunch presentation on utilizing D&D in group treatment special. I was grateful for everyone's participation.