ABPP - American Board of Professional Psychology

08/14/2026

⏰ Early-bird pricing for NPC 2026 ends TODAY! See the post below for all the details!

⏰ Early-bird pricing for NPC 2026 ends August 14 — just 4 days away!

Trust policyholders save $150 off the full rate when you register before this Friday. After that, the $50 early-bird discount disappears.

What you get:
✅ 14 LIVE CEs
✅ 3 days of expert-led sessions in Chicago (+ virtual option)
✅ 15% off your professional liability premium for two renewal periods

Register today 👉 www.nationalpracticeconference.org

08/05/2026

Every psychologist's journey is shaped by a commitment to learning, growing, and continually refining their expertise.

Professional development takes many forms—mentorship, advanced training, clinical experience, research, and for many psychologists, board certification. Each step strengthens not only your own practice but also the profession as a whole.

We're curious:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫?

Learn more about board certification and the path to specialty certification: https://abpp.org/

07/29/2026

⏳ Time is running out! If you've been thinking about presenting at the 2026 National Practice Conference, don't miss this opportunity. Read more below and submit your poster proposal before the August 1st deadline.

⏳ The deadline is fast approaching! You only have a few days left to submit your poster proposal for the National Practice Conference (NPC 2026) by August 1st.

Calling all students, interns, post-docs, and early career psychologists: this is your opportunity to showcase your innovative research directly applicable to psychological practice.

Join us in Chicago on October 3rd to present your work and connect with leading practitioners from across the country. As an added bonus, accepted first authors will receive complimentary registration to the entire conference!

Submit your proposal before the window closes this Saturday: https://web.cvent.com/event/efda62a6-3300-45b2-9a25-18572d04867d/websitePage:eeceb390-2596-4cf8-94f9-c562aeb155e8

07/29/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲?

Whether you're a 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭, a 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞, or a 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, this is an opportunity to learn more about the board certification process from the people who know it best.

Join members of the 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐏) 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 for a 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 designed specifically for professionals interested in board certification in 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲.

During this session, you'll learn about:
✔ Eligibility requirements
✔ The application and examination process
✔ Timelines and next steps
✔ What to expect throughout the certification journey

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with ABSP board members, who will share practical guidance and insights from their own experiences.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM ET
💻 Live via Zoom
Reserve your spot today:
https://abpp.org/absp-informational-presentation-registration-july-29-2026/

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you explore the next step in your professional journey.

07/20/2026

ABPP certification is more than a milestone—it’s a lifelong professional community.

✔ Networking opportunities
✔ Continued learning
✔ Recognition of excellence

Stay connected. Stay certified. Stay leading.
https://abpp.org/application-information/

07/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 “𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬”… 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞?

AI is changing how people connect—offering validation, comfort, and conversation. But at what cost?

🎙️ In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde and Dr. Don Grant unpack the real mental health implications of AI:
• The illusion of companionship
• The risks of misinformation
• Why AI should never replace professional care

This is a conversation every clinician, parent, and leader needs to hear.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NSG1f9xKoQ53D9NaSFSJq

07/02/2026

Let’s hear from you 👇

What inspired you to pursue psychology as a career?

Your story could inspire the next generation of professionals.

06/27/2026

What does “board-certified psychologist” mean? 🤔

✔ Advanced specialty training
✔ Peer-reviewed credentialing
✔ Commitment to lifelong learning

When you see ABPP certification, you’re seeing trusted expertise.
Learn more: https://abpp.org/

06/24/2026

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎!

If you're planning to attend the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, now is the time to register.

Join psychologists from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and professional growth in Chicago this October.

As an ABPP specialist, you'll save $𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 when you 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎.
✔ 14 live CE credits
✔ Expert-led sessions
✔ Meaningful networking opportunities
✔ Practical tools for today's psychology practice

📅 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL

Learn more and secure your spot today:
https://web.cvent.com/event/efda62a6-3300-45b2-9a25-18572d04867d/summary

06/18/2026

We’re proud to recognize excellence in service, leadership, and dedication to the profession.

The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐁𝐏𝐏 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 honors a Certified Specialist whose work has meaningfully advanced board certification and strengthened our organization.

This year, we celebrate 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐀𝐁𝐏𝐏—a leader in rehabilitation psychology and clinical neuropsychology whose impact spans clinical care, research, education, and national service.

👉 Read more about her contributions and this prestigious recognition on our website.
https://abpp.org/news-events/awards/distinguished-service-and-contributions-to-the-american-board-of-professional-psychology-award-recipient-2026/