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Join ArPA today: https://arpapsych.org/join-arpa/
Lunch & Learn Free for Members:https://arpapsych.org/arpa-events/lunch-and-learn-series/

Founded in 1949, ArPA is a non-for-profit, professional, statewide organization whose purpose is to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare in a challenging and changing world. Our members represent the most well trained, highly credentialed, and clinically experienced mental health care professionals in Arkansas. Across our state, our members are acti

vely involved in providing psychological services in private practices, hospitals, and community mental health centers. Others teach in undergraduate and graduate academic programs, conduct cutting-edge research, serve in administrative positions for human service programs, and dedicate countless hours as committee members and chairs of various boards on the state, national, and international level.

09/03/2026

Economic barriers are a significant and often underrecognized factor in the mental health of transgender and gender diverse clients. Dr. Arielle Marston shared in ArPA's June Lunch and Learn that 29% of transgender and gender diverse individuals live in poverty, nearly 42% report being unable to afford necessary care, and this population is more likely to be uninsured or underemployed.

Unemployment alone is associated with a 55% greater likelihood of su***de attempts. Self-reported depression carries 300% greater odds of a su***de attempt. These figures are not separate from the clinical picture. They are central to it, and they belong in our understanding of the clients who walk through our doors.

Watch the full session on ArPA's YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/

09/03/2026

Today is your last chance.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗣𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. If you have been thinking about registering, now is the time.

Early Bird rates (today only):
➜ ArPA Members: from $150 (1-day) | $195 (2-day)
➜ Non-Member Professionals: from $175 (1-day) | $225 (2-day)
➜ Students: from $5 (1-day) | $10 (2-day)

Do not miss out. Regular pricing goes into effect tomorrow.

🔗 Register now: arpapsych.org/arpa-events/arpa-fall-2026-conference

09/02/2026

Dr. J. Glen White, PhD has a message for psychologists who haven't considered advocacy: you're more prepared than you think.

After decades in clinical practice, academic medicine, and the VA, he stepped into advocacy work and found that the skills he'd built as a psychologist translated directly. If you've ever listened carefully, navigated a hard conversation, or explained a complex idea to someone who needed to understand it — you've already been doing the work.

Read his full APA Advocate Spotlight here: https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/get-involved/advocate-spotlight/j-glen-white

09/01/2026

Dr. J. Glen White, PhD spent his career as a clinical psychologist in central Arkansas — working in community mental health, academic medicine, and the Veterans Health Administration. When he stepped into advocacy, the most important lesson he carried with him wasn't about policy or data. It was about relationship.

His advice: before you make your case, make the connection. Trust is what makes persuasion possible.

Read his full APA Advocate Spotlight here: https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/get-involved/advocate-spotlight/j-glen-white

09/01/2026

Clinical competence in gender diversity is less about knowing every nuance and more about a willingness to listen and grow. Dr. Arielle Marston notes that many transgender individuals have experienced environments filled with stigma or rigid expectations.

By approaching sessions with transparency and openness, providers can create a truly therapeutic space. Dr. Marston emphasizes that openly acknowledging the limits of your understanding and offering to learn alongside your patient is a highly effective way to build relational trust and deliver ethical care.

Become a member: https://arpapsych.org/

08/31/2026

There is a distinction that came up in Dr. Arielle Marston's June Lunch and Learn that is worth understanding clearly: being transgender is not a diagnosis. Gender dysphoria is.

Gender dysphoria refers specifically to the distress that arises when there is incongruence between a person's gender identity and their s*x assigned at birth. And as Dr. Marston emphasized, that distress is largely produced by a society that does not accept diverse gender identities. It is not inherent to being transgender. When people are able to access gender affirming care and live as their authentic selves, gender dysphoria decreases. Not every transgender or gender diverse person experiences it, and conflating the identity with the diagnosis can unintentionally pathologize who someone is.

Watch the full session on our YouTube channel. Join ArPA to attend future Lunch and Learns at no cost.

https://www.youtube.com/
https://arpapsych.org/join-arpa/

08/29/2026

Rigorous clinical data confirms that comprehensive gender-affirming care delivers substantial mental health benefits. Dr. Arielle Marston breaks down key statistics illustrating a dramatic drop in distress levels when transgender and gender-diverse individuals are supported in their identities.

According to recent studies, matching patients with appropriate medical and social resources cuts depression symptoms by 60% and reduces suicidal ideation by 73% within the initial year of treatment. For psychological practitioners, these metrics highlight why integrating curious, humble, and supportive interventions is vital to expanding quality healthcare access.

Become a member: https://arpapsych.org/

08/28/2026

𝟯 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 until the next MindShift: Psychology Beyond the Therapy Room session!

This Monday, Isis Pettway, LPC, NCC will moderate a discussion on ethical social media usage and presence.

Hosted by ArPA's Early Career Committee, MindShift is a monthly series designed for psychology professionals who want to explore opportunities and perspectives beyond direct clinical practice.

Whether you're just starting out or well into your career, this is your space.

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual
🆓 FREE for Members

Registration is open through the start of the event:
https://arpapsych.org/arpa-events/mindshift-psychology-beyond-the-therapy-room/

Not a member? Join at arpapsych.org

08/28/2026

Here is what to expect at the ArPA Fall 2026 Conference, Integration of Science & Service.

Sessions will span the many spaces where psychology professionals make a real impact:

➜ Advocacy — psychology's role in shaping policy and advancing social justice
➜ Healthcare Financing — navigating systems, reimbursement, and access to care, featuring perspectives from the American Psychological Association
➜ Research & Psychological Science — innovations and findings with real-world applications
➜ Leadership Development — building capacity and influence within the profession

Throughout the conference, we will celebrate and spotlight professionals with roots in Arkansas and those currently shaping the psychological landscape of our state.

➜ Oct. 22 & 23, 2026
➜ University of Central Arkansas, Integrated Health Sciences building, 2200 Bruce Street, Conway, AR 72034
➜ In-person & virtual
➜ CE credits available

Early Bird registration is open now through September 4, 2026.

🔗 Register today: arpapsych.org/arpa-events/arpa-fall-2026-conference

08/26/2026

Psychology is so much more than what happens in the therapy room.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁: 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 is a monthly series from ArPA's Early Career Committee, created for psychology professionals who want to explore the bigger picture of what our profession touches.

Each month, we cover a different topic beyond direct clinical practice:

Artificial intelligence
Leadership
Education
Research
Advocacy
And more

This is an inclusive space for members at all stages of their career, from students to seasoned practitioners.

Our August session is about "Ethical Social Media Usage and Presence".

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual
🆓 FREE for Members

Register here: https://arpapsych.org/arpa-events/mindshift-psychology-beyond-the-therapy-room/

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