Student Portal
Resources, awards, grants, and mentorship opportunities for students pursuing careers in psychotherapy.

APA Convention Student Poster Award
Beginning in 2018, Division 29 launched a new student poster award initiative to identify and celebrate outstanding student research at the annual APA…

Donald K. Freedheim Student Development Paper Award
The Donald K. Freedheim Student Development Award for the best paper on psychotherapy theory, practice, or research.

Dr. Lillian Comas-Diaz Student Diversity Paper Award
The Lillian Comas-Diaz Diversity Award for the best paper on issues of diversity in psychotherapy. The APA defines diversity as individual and role…

Jeffrey E. Barnett Psychotherapy Research Paper Award
The Jeffrey E. Barnett Psychotherapy Research Paper Award for the best paper that addresses psychotherapist factors that may impact treatment effectiveness and…

Mathilda B. Canter Education and Training Paper Award
The Mathilda B. Canter Education and Training Award for the best paper on education, supervision, or training of psychotherapists.

Student Development Committee
Meet the student members who build community and advocate students’ perspective among practitioners and scholars of psychotherapy.

Student Excellence in Practice Award
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is accepting nominations for the Student Excellence in Practice Award. In keeping with The Society’s mission…

Student Excellence in Teaching/Mentorship Award
The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is accepting nominations for the Student Excellence in Teaching/Mentorship Award. In keeping with The…

Student Mentorship Program
Supporting the growth of future psychotherapists through mentorship, opportunities for research, education, and professional development.
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