Description
Concurrent with the formation of the International Domain and the International Affairs Committee within the Society, this award was established in 2017 in recognition of individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the international advancement of psychotherapy.
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 Requirements
The criteria for receipt of this award are broadly defined as significant and sustained contributions to the international advancement of psychotherapy which is consistent with the international dimension of the Society’s mission, i.e., the Society is an international community of practitioners, scholars, researchers, teachers, health care specialists, and students who are interested in and devoted to the advancement of the practice and science of psychotherapy.
Nomination Requirements
- Membership in the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (including non-APA Affiliate Members who are not members of APA).
- Sustained and significant contributions to the international advancement of psychotherapy in practice, research and/or training in psychotherapy.
- These contributions must be in the international arena and a significant part of the contribution must be within the division OR the contributions should represent a significant collaboration with individuals from the international community and promotes the ideas and practices of that community.
Application materials to Include
- A nomination letter outlining the nominee’s contributions to the international advancement of psychotherapy (self-nominations are welcomed).
- Two or more supporting letters.
- A current Curriculum Vitae.
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 SAP.AwardsCommittee@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: December 31 (annually)
2023 Recipient
Carol Falender
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