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District of Columbia Psychological Association - DCPA The DC Psychological Association is a professional organization in Washington, DC that provides continuing education credits, and supports the community.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day 🫶🧘A good reminder to check in — not just with the people around you, but with yourse...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day 🫶🧘

A good reminder to check in — not just with the people around you, but with yourself, too.

Swipe through for a few ways to make those check-ins a little more meaningful, then text someone you love.

If you need someone to talk to, call or text 988.

Upcoming CE Opportunities you don’t want to miss📚 Here’s what’s coming up with DCPA:📌 Friday, Oct. 23 —Ethical Applicati...
10/08/2026

Upcoming CE Opportunities you don’t want to miss📚

Here’s what’s coming up with DCPA:

📌 Friday, Oct. 23 —Ethical Applications of AI in Psychological Practice with Dr. Scott Peck
💻 Via Zoom | 1–4PM EST

📌 Friday, Nov. 13 —Sequence XVI: Risk, Relationship, and Responsibility: Ethics and Risk Management in the Web of Modern Practice
💻 Via Zoom | 9AM–4PM EST

📌 Monday, Nov. 16 —Current Trends in Research and Funding at the National Institute on Drug Abuse
💻 Via Zoom | 6–7PM EST

Save the dates and make your plans to join us! More details and registration are available here 👇
https://www.dcpsychology.org/event

🌟As we head into the final quarter of 2026, we’re taking some time to reintroduce the dedicated leaders who have helped ...
10/07/2026

🌟As we head into the final quarter of 2026, we’re taking some time to reintroduce the dedicated leaders who have helped guide the DC Psychological Association this year.

Today, we’re recognizing Dr. Syretta R. James, President of DCPA. As she prepares to conclude her term in December, we’re grateful for the time, leadership, and vision she has given to the association over the past four years of board service.

During her time on the board, Dr. James has helped strengthen DCPA from the inside out — from improving organizational operations and membership management to helping refresh the association’s branding, website, and bylaws. Her leadership has helped lay the groundwork for a stronger organization moving forward.

Thank you, Dr. James, for your commitment to DCPA, your fellow psychologists, and the continued growth of our association. We’re grateful for all you’ve contributed and for the lasting impact of your service. 💙

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the 2026 DCPA Board of Directors!

Ethics and risk management look a little different in today’s practice.From AI and digital privacy to informed consent, ...
10/07/2026

Ethics and risk management look a little different in today’s practice.

From AI and digital privacy to informed consent, boundaries, multi-state practice, documentation, and licensing board complaints, Sequence XVI: Risk, Relationship, and Responsibility will take a practical look at the challenges clinicians are navigating right now.

Join Dr. Bryant for 6 Ethics CE credits and an integrated look at making thoughtful, ethical, and defensible decisions in the web of modern practice.

📅 November 13
💻 Zoom | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
🎓 6 Ethics CE Credits

Registration is open — save your spot for this full-day ethics workshop.
https://www.dcpsychology.org/event #!event/2026/11/13/sequence-xvi-risk-relationship-and-responsibility-ethics-and-risk-management-in-the-web-of-modern-practice

1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness.That means someone in your life is carrying something you can't see...
10/05/2026

1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness.

That means someone in your life is carrying something you can't see. This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, a time for education, open conversations, and breaking the stigma that keeps people from reaching out.

Share this post–you never know who it will reach. And check on someone in your circle today. 🫶

AI is already showing up in clinical, academic, and research settings—but do we really understand what’s happening behin...
10/05/2026

AI is already showing up in clinical, academic, and research settings—but do we really understand what’s happening behind the screen?

Join Scott Peck for “Ethical Applications of AI in Psychological Practice” and take a practical look at how AI generates responses, why it can get things wrong, and what psychologists need to consider when using these tools.

From document grounding to keeping humans in power, this session will help you think more critically about where AI fits—and where extra caution is needed.

📆 October 23 | 1–4PM | Zoom
📚 3 CE Hours

Register today👇
https://www.dcpsychology.org/event #!event/2026/10/23/ethical-applications-of-ai-in-psychological-practice

It’s not just a bad week. 💙Depression can be easy to miss — in ourselves and in the people we care about. This October, ...
10/02/2026

It’s not just a bad week. 💙

Depression can be easy to miss — in ourselves and in the people we care about. This October, we’re making space for the signs, the conversations, and the reminder that help is available.

Swipe through for a few things worth knowing about depression, and what you can do if you or someone you love is struggling.

☎️Call or text 988, any hour, any day.

Upcoming CE Opportunities 📚 with a new one added to the calendar!Fall is bringing more opportunities to learn, earn CE, ...
10/01/2026

Upcoming CE Opportunities 📚 with a new one added to the calendar!

Fall is bringing more opportunities to learn, earn CE, and bring new ideas back to your practice.

Here’s what’s coming up with DCPA:

📌 TOMORROW, Oct. 2 — From Surviving to Stabilizing: An Introduction to the Finding Solid Ground Program with Bethany Brand, PhD
💻 Via Zoom | 1–4PM EST

📌 Friday, Oct. 23 —Ethical Applications of AI in Psychological Practice with Dr. Scott Peck
💻 Via Zoom | 1–4PM EST

📌 Friday, Nov. 13 —Sequence XVI: Risk, Relationship, and Responsibility: Ethics and Risk Management in the Web of Modern Practice
💻 Via Zoom | 9AM–4PM EST

📌 Monday, Nov. 16 —Current Trends in Research and Funding at the National Institute on Drug Abuse
💻 Via Zoom | 6–7PM EST

Save the dates and make your plans to join us! More details and registration are available here 👇
https://www.dcpsychology.org/event

We’re 2 days out! Still looking for your next CE opportunity? 👀Join Bethany Brand, Ph.D. this Friday, October 2, for “Fr...
09/30/2026

We’re 2 days out! Still looking for your next CE opportunity? 👀

Join Bethany Brand, Ph.D. this Friday, October 2, for “From Surviving to Stabilizing: An Introduction to the Finding Solid Ground Program”.

This virtual session will introduce an evidence-based approach to working with complex trauma, with practical skills you can bring into your clinical work.

🗓️ October 2 | 1–4 PM | Zoom
📚 3 CE Hours

Register now–it’s not too late!
https://www.dcpsychology.org/event #!event/2026/10/2/from-surviving-to-stabilizing-an-introduction-to-the-finding-solid-ground-program

Need help funding your research? Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for the Student Research Grant! 🎓🔬If you’re working...
09/29/2026

Need help funding your research? Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for the Student Research Grant! 🎓🔬

If you’re working on a research project, this could be a great way to get support for your work and take your project one step further.

📅 Deadline: October 30, 2026
🔗 Learn more + apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11BYfzFOgzC7ZL-VBmjOBgHBbFZSLrO_oQwY12lWKBek/viewform?ts=6a96ffe8&edit_requested=true

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