Welcome to KPA! Psychology in Kansas is not the same without you and it is not the same without Kansas Psychological Association. Together, as a team, we can do more. We are looking forward to another successful year! Fellow Kansas Psychologists, We are hitting the ground running as we head into 2023. I wanted to share with you a few accomplishments and hopefully some exciting news. Let’s start with the exciting news—we have decided to lower rates for Early Career Psychologists (up to 10 years post-graduate), first time members, post-docs, and Full Members. This felt like the perfect time to address the financial burden we are all adjusting to since the pandemic by offering our membership at a lower rate. Your membership fees will have some special benefits this year that includes...read more In light of the recent mass shootings of 2023 and the two in California, along with the release of footage of the death of Tyre Nichols, the board of KPA wanted to share the message from APA, including a video message from the president of APA Dr. Thema Bryant Statement and brief video of APA president in response to barrage of mass shootings in 2023 In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, APA President, Dr. Thema Bryan, sits down with Drs. Robyn Gobin and Kevin Cokley to explore the history, legacy, & resilience of Black psychologists and the incredible contributions they have made to the field and society. Diversity Holiday/Special Dates Calendar Black History Month: February was chosen to celebrate African American History because it holds the birthdays of two men who helped eliminate slavery: Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln- Additional information and resources from Mental Health America February 11 – Tammy Baldwin’s Birthday: the birthday of the first openly LGBT woman elected to both houses of Congress February 14 – Frederick Douglass’ birthday (observed): this day celebrates the birth of abolitionist and social reformer February 15 – Nirvana Day: an annual festival that remembers the death of the Buddha after reaching nirvana; also called Parinirvana February 15 – Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday: a leader of the women’s suffrage movement,she advocated for abolition, temperance, labor rights, and equal pay for equal work February 22 – Ash Wednesday: a day of prayer and fasting that begins the Christian season of Lent March is Women's History Month- honors the role of women in American history March 8 – International Women’s Day: Aaday highlighting the political, social, cultural, and economic achievements of women March 8 – Holi: Hindu holiday that celebrates the winter harvest and onset of spring March 10 – Harriet Tubman’s birthday (observed): American abolitionist who is well-known for her key role in the Underground Railroad March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day: feast day of a Catholic saint who inspires cultural and religious celebrations around the world March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 22 to April 21 – Ramadan: the start of Islam’s sacred month — during this time Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until dusk Looking for a Therapist? Practicing psychologists have the professional training and clinical skills to help people learn to cope more effectively with life issues and mental health problems. After years of graduate school and supervised training, they become licensed by their states to provide a number of services, including evaluations and psychotherapy. Psychologists help by using a variety of techniques based on the best available research and consider someone's unique values, characteristics, goals and circumstances. The Kansas Psychological Association provides a searchable list of KPA members who are licensed to practice by the State of Kansas. Listings contained in this section are based on information given by the providers. | Upcoming Events
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