Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Mentoring
Description
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) invites nominations for its Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Mentoring, which honors a member of the Society who has contributed to the field of psychotherapy through the education and training of the next generation of psychotherapists.
Funding Specifics
The awardee will receive a certificate and award of $500 as well as up to $500 reimbursement for qualified expenses to attend the Society’s Awards Ceremony to be held at the annual APA Convention.
Eligibility
- Membership in the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
- Contribution to the field of psychotherapy through the education and training of the next generation of psychotherapists
- Evidence that the individual exerted a significant impact on the development of students and/or early career psychologists in their careers as psychotherapists
Nomination Requirements
Both self-nominations and nominations of others will be considered.
- a letter of nomination describing the individual’s impact, role, and activities as a mentor;
- a vitae of the nominee; and,
- three letters of reference for the mentor, written by students, former students, and/or colleagues who are early career psychologists. Letters of reference for the award should describe the nature of the mentoring relationship (when, where, level of training), and an explanation of the role played by the mentor in facilitating the student or colleague’s development as a psychotherapist. Letters of reference may include, but are not limited to, discussion of the following behaviors that characterize successful mentoring: providing feedback and support; providing assistance with awards, grants and other funding; helping establish a professional network; serving as a role model in the areas of teaching, research, and/or public service; giving advice for professional development (including graduate school postdoctoral study, faculty, and clinical positions); and treating students/colleagues with respect.
Submission Process & Deadline
Submission Process: All items must be sent electronically in one PDF document. Letters of nomination outlining the nominee’s credentials and contributions (along with the nominee’s CV) should be emailed to the Chair of the Professional Awards Committee at [email protected]
Submission Deadline: December 31 (annually)
Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Mentoring
2020 Recipient: Cheri Marmarosh
2020 Recipient: Jacques Barber
Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Mentoring
Previous Recipients
2019 - Nan Presser
2018 - no award given
2017 - no award given
2016 – Charles Gelso
2015 – no award given
2014 – Mark Hilsenroth
2013 – Laura Brown
2011 – Jeffrey E. Barnett
2010 – Louis Castonguay
2009 – Marvin Goldfried
2008 – Mathilda B. Canter