June 2025 | Newsletter Updates
Culture in Assessment | Board of Directors Application | Multicultural Psychologist Podcast | Community Events & News | Job Postings
Culture in Assessment Webinar Series
February 14–July 29
This webinar series is presented by SPA and the Society for Clinical Psychology, Division 12 of American Psychological Association. Based on the Wiley publication, Essentials of Culture in Psychological Assessment, this series features editor A. Jordan Wright and chapter authors exploring the role of culture in psychological assessment. Designed to help assessors acknowledge and address cultural influences, these webinars offer up to 9 essential CE opportunities for your practice.
- June 18 | Assessment of Academic Achievement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (Dr. Jeffrey P. Braden) | 1 CE
- July 15 | Culture and Tests of Personality and Psychopathology (Taylor Rodriguez & Dr. Joye Anestis) | 1 CE
- July 29 | Assessment of Behavioral and Social-Emotional Functioning Children (Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso, Miriam W. Carlson, & Ridge Joseph Bynum) | 1 CE
You can register for one webinar, a few, or the entire series. Previous webinar recordings are available. Click here for more information.
2025 Board of Directors Application
June 8, 2025
Prior to completing this application, please familiarize yourself with the following resources created by the Leadership Development Committee:
If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to the Chair of the Leadership Development Committee, A. Jill Clemence at ajillclemence@rrmc.org or the SPA Executive Director, Nathan Victoria at nvictoria@spaonline.org.
Multicultural Psychologist Podcast
New Episode Out!
Join Dr. McGhee and guest speaker Dr. Monnica Williams as they delve into the psychological impacts of racism, exploring how systemic discrimination and microaggressions contribute to mental health challenges among marginalized communities. This episode does provide 1 continuing education credit.
Community Events & News
- Call for JPA Special Issue: JPA is calling for submissions focusing on DEISJ in personality assessment through September 31st. Click here for more information.
- Board Nominations: The APA Assessment section Board of Trustees typically meets virtually 4 times per year and communicates via email between meetings to follow up on various initiatives. Positions available include: President-Elect, Secretary, Membership Chair, Section Representative to Division 12, Communications Coordinator, and Student Representative.
Please send your nominations to Dr. McGhee (drlinda@drlmcghee.com), President-Elect and Chair of the Elections Committee. You can also direct any questions about the position to Dr. McGhee. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Please submit your nominations, including a 200-word statement about your interest and qualifications for the position, by June 16, 2025.
- Call for Manuscript: Dr. Lisa Suzuki is seeking manuscript submissions as a guest edits for the Journal of Intelligence on how culture impacts cognitive assessment. Submissions will be accepted through September 15. For more information, please click here.
- Call for Assessment Special Issue: Assessment is requesting proposals for a special issue dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Assessment. For more information, please click here.
- FREE Rorschach Cards: 5 sets of Rorschach cards are available by fellow doctor in the Brooklyn area. Please contact our office for more information.
- Call for Participation: The ISR is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative designed to foster stronger relationships and deeper scientific exchange among our member societies:
Spotlight & Science: A Cross-Society Presentation Series
This online series will feature one society at a time, offering a space to briefly introduce its work and context, and to share a scientific contribution with the wider ISR community. Each session will last approximately 60 minutes and include:
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A short presentation about your society (history, activities, regional focus)
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One selected research study, clinical or forensic case, or ongoing initiative
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Open dialogue and exchange with participants from other societies
For more information, please click here.
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- Seeking Comments:
The American Psychological Association is seeking member and public comments on the proposed Professional Practice Guidelines for Psychologists in the Assessment of Psychological Trauma in Adults. The public comment period closes on June 6, 2025. Click here to learn more.
- Joint Letter: APA coordinated a letter that was sigened by many researchers, educators, and acadmics of the United States regarding the continued decline in public trust in scientists. A copy of the letter can be found here: https://unitedsciencealliance.org
- Request to Contact Policymakers: APA has also organized this action alert to allow individuals to contact policymakers to stop proposed policy changes at NIH that would harm the ability to continue to do research: https://www.votervoice.net/APAAdvocacy/Campaigns/121382/Respond
- Training: Wartegg Level 1 Training: A virtual training sequence for the Crisi Wartegg System (CWS) will begin in April 2025! The CWS is an empirically validated and standardized methodology (administration, scoring, interpretation) for the clinical use of the Wartegg Drawing Completion Test (WDCT)—an easy, efficient, and non-overwhelming performance-based personality measure that can be completed in 5-10 minutes and is appropriate across the lifespan. The CWS is recognized as a valid performance-based personality test that can be used for certification in Therapeutic Assessment. The Level 1 workshop focuses on history and statistical foundations, reviews standardized administration procedures, and builds proficiency in the normative scoring system. Following completion of Level 1, clinicians are able to independently administer the test with clients but require consultation for accurate scoring and interpretation. Levels 2 and 3 of the training sequence are described in the attached flyer. Online registration can be made at: https://sc-cca-com.3dcartstores.com/.
- Training: Rorschach Supplementary Scales Training with Dr. Jason M. Smith. This four half-day workshops on zoom will take place on Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, & Dec. 4, 2025. Click here for more information.
- Training: Complete Crisi Wartegg System (CWS) Online Training Sept.–Nov. 2025 with Drs. Emiliano Muzio and Alessandro Crisi. Click here for more information.