specialistthe Volume 28, no 1 Winter 2009 In Memoriam: Russell J. Bent

Russell Julian Bent, age 79, passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 22, 2008 at his home in Roswell, Ga. He was surrounded by family and friends. He attended St. Peter’s College and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fordam University in 1961. He was awarded an honorary D.Sc. degree from the University of Indianapolis and an honorary Psy.D. degree from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in 2002. His professional career included a faculty position at Emory University and was Deputy Superintendent at Georgia Mental Health Institute. He was a leader in the American Psychological Association national quality of care and cre- dentialing activities. Russ was a faculty member and, later, Dean of the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University from 1978 until he retired in 1994. After his retirement, he worked as a private consultant and became the Executive Officer of the American Board of Professional Psychology until he retired in 2006. Throughout his life, Russ was an avid and accomplished golfer, skiier, magician, and photographer. He is survived by his wife, Ann Bent; daughter, Pamela LeBey Wilson and son, Daniel LeBey, both from a previous marriage; son-in-law, Randy Wilson, and grandsons, Nicholas and David Wilson.

from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 28, 2008 continued on pg 8 Dr. Bent in this issue: A message from the president: -Executive Officer Report “That’s it…there you have it!” Winter 2008/2009 report from Christine Maguth Nezu, Ph.D., ABPP what he and I had in common was a sense of David R. Cox, Ph.D., ABPP Dr. Russ Bent was never one to mince words. practicality and willingness to “dig in and get After explaining an important issue, or describ- things done.” It’s a promise I made to him to ing a job to be done concerning the American continue. Therefore, in a season of hope and - The Future of ABPP Board Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), Russ change and new beginnings, I am grateful for would often end the conversation with the words the opportunity to share with you my vision for Certification “that’s it…there you have it!” As I reflect upon the future of ABPP, while simultaneously reflect- by Christopher Ebbe, Ph.D., his recent passing, and the plethora of contribu- ing on Russ’ contributions and the foundations tions that characterized his generous service to he was instrumental in creating. ABPP, FAACP our organization for many years, it strikes me that he would have especially enjoyed that this Honoring Russ’ legacy Specialist issue is dedicated to that legacy. When Russ stepped into the role of Execu- - The Importance of Board However, as I think about our many conversa- tive Officer, his leadership became essential to Certification tions over the last decade, I am also confident the development of the ABPP credential as a that he would have wanted me to use this mo- gold standard for board certification, ethical by William Amberg, Ph.D., ment of personal tribute not just to celebrate integrity, competence, and a responsibility to ABPP and the OBCP board Russ, but as an opportunity to celebrate the im- the individuals and systems that engage psy- portance of the ABPP organization itself, and chologists as healers, consultants, leaders, and the high esteem he held for board certification. clinical mentors. Through the construction of - Editor’s Corner: The Burdens Thus, in honor of Russ, I dedicate this column transparent policies and procedures, as well as with the hope of providing a message that allows promoting an ongoing system of self-study, Russ of History us to honor our past, remain mindful and aware helped transform the idea of board certification by Robt. W. Goldberg, Editor of of our current strengths and accomplishments, from the perception of a rare and elitist creden- and most important, to take our organization tial to one of a professional responsibility that all The Specialist boldly into the future. Russ once told me that THERE YOU HAVE IT, pg 4 Winter 2009 1 specialistthe Contents ABPP Board of Trustees Volume 28, no 1

PRESIDENT -Executive Committee Winter 2009 Christine Maguth Nezu, Ph.D., ABPP Special Section: In Memoriam: Russell J. Bent...... 1 PRESIDENT-ELECT-Executive Committee Nadine Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP Drs. Bent, Cox, Fox, Talley, Kaslow, DeLeon and Goldberg PAST PRESIDENT-Executive Committee A Message From the President...... 1 Alfred J. Finch, Jr., Ph.D., ABPP Christine Maguth Nezu, Ph.D., ABPP TREASURER-Executive Committee Randy Otto, Ph.D., ABPP Winter 2008/2009 Executive Officer Report...... 3 SECRETARY - Executive Committee David R. Cox, Ph.D., ABPP Gregory Price Lee, Ph.D., ABPP

CLINICAL The Future of ABPP Board Certification...... 5 Mary Victoria Ingram, Psy.D., ABPP Christopher Ebbe, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACP

CLINICAL CHILD & ADOLESCENT Philip Kendall, Ph.D., ABPP Notes from CPPSA...... 6 CLINICAL HEALTH & ETHICS Joe Talley, Ph.D., ABPP, CPPSA John C Linton, Ph.D., ABPP

CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Great News: Florida ABPP...... 6 Jerry Sweet, Ph.D., ABPP Florence Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP

COGNITIVE & BEHAVIORAL E. Thomas Dowd, Ph.D., ABPP The Importance of Board Certification...... 7 OBCP and William Amberg, Ph.D., ABPP COUNSELING Charme Davidson, Ph.D., ABPP About Your Consultant: Russ Bent...... 10 COUPLE & FAMILY Florence Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP Russell Bent, Ph.D., ABPP

FORENSIC Charles R. Clark, Ph.D., ABPP Special Section: In Memoriam: John Jackson...... 11 Drs. Fagan and Goldberg GROUP Allan Elfant, Ph.D., ABPP Special Section: In Memoriam: Jacquelin Goldman...... 13 ORGANIZATIONAL & BUSINESS CONSULTING Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP Jay C. Thomas, Ph.D., ABPP PSYCHOANALYSIS Board and Academy News...... 17 Dolores O. Morris, Ph.D., ABPP Drs. Ebbe, Conroy, Ezzo, Thoburn, Erchul, Pelletier, Lochman, Stachowiak, PUBLIC MEMBER Davidson and Pollard Norman R. Penner, MPH News from the Specialists...... 21 REHABILITATION Mary R. Hibbard, Ph.D., ABPP Editor’s Corner: The Burdens of History...... 22 SCHOOL Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP Rosemary Flanagan, Ph.D., ABPP

CPPSA Steve K. D. Eichel, Ph.D., ABPP Newly Certified Specialists / Deceased Specialists...... 23

Executive Officer The Specialist Editor: Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP David R. Cox, Ph.D., ABPP Associate Editor: David E. McIintosh, Ph.D., ABPP

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REMINDER: Please be sure to update your ABPP contact information with the new address and phone numbers.

David R. Cox, Ph.D., ABPP the Florida Board of Psychology (BOP) board chologists who enlist in the military. No, that is We successfully relocated the office from Sa- certification issues. Of note is that on Novem- not a typo – the law permits up to $100,000 per vannah, GA to Chapel Hill, NC the first week ber 14, 2008 The State of Florida Administrative year over a 4 year period! of August. The move went essentially without Weekly published notice that: “The Board pro- I had the honor of presenting to roughly 20 a hitch. The truck was loaded Tuesday, arrived poses to review the existing language in this rule psychologists at Walter Reed Army Medical Wednesday and the new offices were operational to determine whether changes are necessary.” Center earlier this year, as well as to a similar by Friday. We have not received any complaints This is expected to be taken up at the January number of Navy psychologists at Navy Day in about “downtime” and contrary to prior moves 23, 2009 meeting. I have had conversations with Boston during APA Convention. The latter pre- and our anxiety arising out of that history, no The Florida Psychological Association, ASPPB sentation was at the invitation of the Admiral records or other materials were lost in the pro- and APA, each of whom expressed considerable over psychologists in the Navy, who wanted to cess. concern about the current Florida status. specifically recognize those who had become ABPP board certified and provide encourage- Inter-organizational State Affiliate Initiatives ment to others. efforts ABPP Specialists in Florida and New York I have continued involvement with a number have each taken on initiatives to start, or revive CO staff updates of committees and organizations within the field (in the case of Florida), groups of ABPP board Nancy McDonald is staying on as an employee of professional psychology: Council of Special- certified psychologists with the state. full-time and indefinitely. Nancy has been com- ties in Professional Psychology (COS), Com- muting periodically to Chapel Hill, where she mittee for the Advancement of Professional Psy- Early Entry Option stays in a corporate apartment (this costs us chology (CAPP), Board of Professional Affairs The ABPP Early Entry Program continues to less per month than 5 or 6 days in a hotel). She (BPA), Board of Educational Affairs (BEA), the be a welcome addition to our boards. Several has been staying 1-2 weeks at a time, and works Association of State and Professional Psychol- institutions, including professional school and from her home in the Savannah area otherwise. ogy Boards (ASPPB), Psychology Executive university programs, have agreed to sponsor So far this is working very well for all of us and Roundtable (PER), Trilateral (now merged with their students in this fashion. This program ap- we are happy that she is staying with us! PER), Council of Credentialing Organizations pears to be serving us, and early career psychol- Lanette Melville has joined our staff as the in Professional Psychology (CCOPP), National ogists quite well. In 2007, we had 24 Early Entry “keeper of the applications”. Lanette works ½ Council of Schools and Programs in Profession- applications; through October 2008 we had 133 time and does a fantastic job of processing ap- al Psychology (NCSPP) and others. Although Early Entry Applications. As well, we are already plications, responding to telephone and email the American Psychological Association Task seeing many of the EE applicants convert to can- queries and the like. She is very efficient; appli- Force on Taxonomy was not budgeted for 2008 didacy! cations that are complete are often provided to (in APA) that group did hold a teleconference As an aside – in 2007 we had 220 applications me for review and completed within the same and make recommendations to CRSPPP, the total (including EE apps); through October 2008 day. On average, completed applications (those group that will be continuing work in that area we had 320. All of you recruiters are doing a for which we have all of the materials required of within APA. great job! Thanks! the applicant to submit) take no longer than 3-5 days to move on the next phase (e.g., Specialty ABPP and ASPPB Periodic comprehensive review Board review). ABPP and ASPPB continue to have a very update Robert Matteson is our new Information Tech- strong working relationship as Organizations. This year we completed the Periodic Compre- nology Specialist. Robert has a background in This past year the formal institution of the ABPP hensive Review (PCR) of the American Board of web site design, database work, journalism and and ASPPB reciprocal discount program oc- Couple & Family Psychology (ABCFP) and the newsletter preparation as well as a specialty in curred (it had been verbally agreed to in 2007). American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP). infographics. He has been a pleasant and wel- Psychologists who have a CPQ will be granted a At this point, the following boards have under- come addition to our staff and we look forward $100 discount on the usual $125 ABPP applica- gone review: Clinical Psychology, Counseling to his contributions to our new web site as it tion fee. Psychologists who have ABPP will be Psychology, School Psychology, Clinical Neu- rolls out in the next few months and preparation granted a $100 discount on the usual $200 fee ropsychology, Couple & Family, and Forensic. of newsletters, brochures, PowerPoint presenta- for CPQ. The Cognitive & Behavioral board and Clinical tions and the like. Please let us know if you have Health board will be reviewed in 2009. needs that he might be of assistance with. Maintenance of certification ABPP has begun initial discussions and explo- Recognition with the Department of Central Office tasks ration of maintenance of certification (MOC) is- Veterans Affairs & the United States We are also working on the initial phases of sues. While there is not an expectation that any implementing the charitable arm of ABPP – the Military 501(c)( 3). Al Finch is heading this up and we implementation will be conducted in the very Most of you know that the Department of near future, it is something that our profession, should have it in place shortly. Veterans Affairs has explicitly and exclusively Despite costs incurred with the relocation and therefore ABPP, needs to be considering recognized ABPP as the only psychology board given current trends in health care. (which we kept as low as possible) we have man- certification organization eligible for salary aged effectively and come in under budget for grade increases. Florida legislative and rules update the year. This was accomplished by consciously Signed into law in October was a bill that al- managing tasks and personnel, in a fashion that My column in the Summer 2008 Specialist lows for an accession bonus (“signing bonus”) referenced some of the proceedings regarding of up to $400,000 for ABPP board-certified psy- EO REPORT, pg 7

Winter 2009 3 THERE YOU HAVE IT, from pg 1 competent psychologists would be compelled to achieve. Concerning competency, his contributions have always positioned ABPP at the forefront of this movement in professional psychology (Kaslow & Ingram, in press). For example, his contributions at a 2002 Competencies Conference: Future Directions in Education and Credentialing in Professional Psychology (Kaslow, 2004; Kaslow et al., 2004) helped lead the collaborative development of a cube model for competency (Rodolfa et al., 2005), and in- tensified the focus on competency-based - as sessment in ABPP. Later in 2007, foundational and functional competencies were defined by the ABPP Board of Trustees and were unani- mously approved as a heuristic for all specialty board examination materials and formats to implement as part of our uniform standards. Russ’ contributions of delineation and ac- countability of standards, policies and proce- dures, development of an organizational self- study process, and promotion of evaluation of Dr. Nezu at the multicultural conference & summit competency for all board-certified psycholo- subspecialties, reviewed and made recommen- a diversity task force to a standing committee. gists, provided us with organizational founda- dations concerning the functions and relations This was done in order to better guide us in how tions on which we proudly continue to build. between academies and boards, and wrestled to achieve our potential for leadership in diver- Our current strengths involve having the needed with possible models to adopt that would allow sity and multiculturalism and we will participate collection of talents and resources to fuel histor- academies and boards to structure their activi- as both sponsors and presenters at the January ic advances in moving ABPP toward our shared ties in ways that best fit with their specialty. Fi- 2009 National Multicultural Conference and vision. nally, we made decisions regarding how to adapt Summit. I also appointed a new task force that to future changes in the professional landscape will be devoted to the specific concerns of mili- Applying our strengths and remain fiscally responsible as we continue tary examinees. As we head into the future, there We now have an organization that is more to support all of our 13 specialties and consider will be many opportunities for greater numbers diverse than ever before, with energetic and applications from emerging specialties. Simul- of board certified specialist to volunteer and be- enthusiastic professionals who are focused on taneous to this recent meeting of the Board of come involved in these many initiatives. promoting our shared value to professional psy- Trustees, our first-ever book, entitled Becoming chology (rather than any of our own parochial Board Certified by the American Board of Pro- The future: our collective vision and specialty interests), and a collaborative group of fessional Psychology (ABPP), co-edited by my- Russ’s dream hardworking individuals in voluntary leader- self, Al Finch, and Norma Simon, went to press The future vision of our current ABPP Board ship positions at the forefront of each of our 13 with Oxford University Press. Many prominent is one that is consistent with the many hopes specialties. In my 25 years of professional work, board-certified specialists from various special- and dreams expressed by Russ over the years: I have never experienced a more dedicated and ties contributed voluntarily to the project. We that we grow in both strength and influence as reasoned group of people who continually strive anticipate its release by the APA 2009 conven- the leading board certification credential in pro- for increased public and professional awareness tion. All royalties will go to ABPP and we plan to fessional psychology and that ABPP becomes a of the ABPP brand and its leading role in the make it available on a “bookstore” section of the part of each competent psychologist’s expected competency movement. It has been my experi- web page. In the spirit of this column, the book developmental process. As one can see from the ence that in many professional organizations it will be dedicated to Russ Bent. description of our current activities and involve- is easier for psychologists to share toothbrushes These initiatives, policies, and actions are ment of the leadership across our specialties and than theoretical orientations or credit for ac- moving forward with a full-time staff of moti- our professional full time staff in the central of- complishments. This is not the case with our vated and talented professionals and a new cen- fice, we have begun many of the hopes that Russ organization. Perhaps because board certifica- tral office in Chapel Hill, NC that is positioned Bent had expressed for the organization. Largely tion through demonstration of competence has for organizational growth. We have established due to the implementation of an early entry ap- such a clear goal of increasing public confidence, a strong presence in the profession with many plication program that encourages pre-licensed our Board of Trustees has adopted the attitude different liaison, state, and jurisdictional organi- new professionals to begin the application pro- of supporting one another as professional psy- zations. Our reputation for self-study and con- cess early in their career, we have increased our chologists and getting things done such that all tinued improvement is growing among these total number of new candidates this year by will benefit and not just for their own specialty. liaison partners including the Council of Spe- 45%. This indicates that our mutual efforts are For example, in our last annual meeting which cialties in Professional Psychology, the Associa- beginning to show good results. However, we was held in December, 2008, we developed an tion of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, have a long way to go before it is the rare excep- action plan for marketing, recruitment, continu- and the Department of Veteran Affairs. tion that eligible and competent psychologists ing education and began planning an ABPP- We embrace and stand behind our commit- are not board certified. wide conference for 2010. We also developed ment to multiculturalism and diversity in our How best to take these initiatives to the next an action plan and timeline for disseminating services to the public as well as our own repre- level? To put it simply (as Russ would do), we our early application procedures, developed sentation to the profession. Also at last month’s need each and every one of you. We have seen guidelines for procedures for considerations of meeting, we approved a change of status from firsthand the incredible growth that can take 4 Winter 2009 place when large numbers of us dedicate even a small portion of our time or effort to help the organization grow. With your help, I am confi- dent that we can continue to significantly impact growth in just one year. While many columns have been written during the past year about the value of ABPP for its members, I believe that in the spirit of Russ’ memory, his example for vol- unteerism and giving back to ABPP, I would like to provide a different type of list that focuses on what each board-certified specialist can do for the organization. With your help, we can increase the size, budget, professional involve- ment, and ultimate influence of board certifica- tion in psychology to peers, our organizational partners, and the public.

1) Encourage and mentor just one colleague to Dr. Nezu sit for board certification this year. Accept no ex- cuses, be willing to provide mentorship, send the the specialty. our future, I am grateful to continue to serve link for the application, and encourage them to 7) Buy copies of the ABPP book that will come as ABPP President for 2009. Please join me in inquire with the specialty board of interest about out this year and hand them out to colleagues, making this ABPP’s best year ever. As I consider any opportunities for scholarships (for example, students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows. the many discussions and phone calls I have had some boards offer diversity scholarships) or with 8) Write letters and e-mails to relevant hos- with Russ over the years, I am compelled to end the central office about a payment plan to make pital, government, insurance organizations, or this tribute to him and ABPP with both a smile costs more manageable. media outlets to make them aware of the value and tear. That’s it…there you have it! 2) Pay your annual fee and sign your attesta- and importance of board certification in profes- Kaslow, N. J., & Ingram M. V. (in press). Board tion on time. sional psychology. certification: A Competency-based perspective. 3) Invite a board-certified specialist to give a 9) Always (that means always!) use the ABPP In C. M. Nezu, A. J. Finch, & N. Simon (Eds.), talk at your professional organization, worksite, designation after your name to indicate that you Becoming board certified by the American Board or state/jurisdictional psychology organization. are a board certified psychologist in your spe- of Professional Psychology, NY: Oxford University If you are unsure of who to invite, ask the Execu- cialty. Press. tive Officer, David Cox, the Associate Executive 10) Consider a donation to our ABPP founda- Kaslow, N. J. (2004). Competencies in profes- Officer, Nancy McDonald, me, or any of the cur- tion. Recently, we received a generous donation sional psychology. American Psychologist, 59, rent executive committee or board of trustees from a current ABPP member in the form of a 774-781. members whom to invite for a talk or workshop. legacy contribution to ABPP though her estate Kaslow, N. J., Borden, K. A., Collins, F. L., For- Many of us will gladly present voluntarily. planning. rest, L., Illfelder-Kaye, J., Nelson, P. D., Rallo, J. 4) Begin a special interest section in your state Finally, please remember to attend our annual S., Vasquez, M. J. T., & Willmuth, M. E. (2004). or specialty organization of board certified psy- convocation during APA. This celebration and Competencies Conference: Future directions chologists for the purpose of sharing the value recognition of newly certified specialists has in education and credentialing in professional of the certification with others, or peer-led dis- evolved to include a presentation by a distin- psychology. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 80, cussion groups, referrals, etc. Such groups are guished speaker, specialty awards, and a lovely 699-712. already being pursued in New York and Florida. social reception. The speaker this year will be Rodolfa, E. R., Bent, R. J., Eisman, E., Nelson, 5) Link your practice Web site to your special- past-APA president Alan Kazdin. P. D., Rehm, L., & Ritchie, P. (2005). A cube ty board or academy, as well as the ABPP central In memory of Russ, with deep respect for our model for competency development: Implica- office. past, with admiration for the talented people I tions for psychology educators and regulators. 6) Call or e-mail your specialty board or acad- have the privilege to work with in the organiza- Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, emy and ask what you can do to volunteer for tion, and with a sense of eager anticipation for 36, 347-354. The future of ABPP board certification Christopher Ebbe, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACP Most practitioners want to believe and do claim consistent judgments of competence by faculty ABPP has been the most reputable sanctioner to the public that state licensing as a psychologist and supervisors. For example, there is no com- of post-licensure competence for applied psy- is a sufficient guarantee of competence. Licens- mon language in psychology for human behav- chologists. However, ABPP and many of its spe- ing, while perhaps necessary, has diminished ior, and we do not even have clear definitions of cialty Boards face diminishing interest in Board the raison d’etre of Board Certification (and emotions. APA has recently done some good Certification from psychologists. Board Certifi- guarantees little regarding competence, particu- initial work on “competency benchmarks”, but cation can very likely continue, though perhaps larly because most states have abandoned oral the benchmarks only state what should be evalu- in diminished numbers, but if Board Certifica- examinations for licensure due to the difficulty ated and do not address the problem of reliable, tion is to be a vital part of professional psychol- of defending their reliability in court). consistent human judgment, without which the ogy, a different image of ABPP in the minds of The graduate schools and APA have done an benchmarks can only help us to aim education psychologists in general will be necessary. ineffective job of ensuring competence in grad- in certain directions. uates. We all can understand the difficulties of Interest in Board Certification is hindered by Explaining low interest defining competence and of providing reliable, THE FUTURE, pg 14 Winter 2009 5 Notes from the Council of Presidents of Great news- Florida ABPP Psychology Specialty Academies (CPPSA ) has formed Joe Talley, Ph.D, ABPP, Chair and CEO Emeritus, CPPSA The Executive Committee of CPPSA has just voted to fund for a sec- Florence Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP ond year large ads in every 2009 issue of the two journals that are most Within the last two months, a group of diplomates has gotten together to read by psychologists in the Veterans Affairs (VA). The ad will inform form Florida ABPP, the first state chapter of ABPP to be established and to VA psychologists that they are now eligible under Hybrid Title 38 to affiliate with ABPP officially. We are extremely excited about this develop- qualify for a pay raise if they become ABPP Board Certified. The ABPP ment and to be able to report that the chapter is growing nicely in terms of logo is present along with our web site address. The VA is the largest membership and member representatives from the various specialties. single employer of psychologists in the United States and as such Hy- About five years ago, we had formed the Florida Association of Board brid-Title 38 provides ABPP with an amazing opportunity to increase Certified Diplomates (FL ABCD). As the first chair of that organization, our numbers since no other board certification will fulfill the require- I was pleased that we were able to fulfill several of our purposes, such as ments of Hybrid Title 38. getting to know diplomates in other specialties as well as in our own across This is the perfect time for each academy to market its specialty also the state. Many of us were able to refer to one another, which was an- by taking out a similar ad. An academy could work with Central Office other bonus. We held board meetings occasionally with FPA or at board and modify the present ad so that it would also identify and describe members’ homes. In addition, we held several membership meetings in the specialty, including a welcome to prospective applicants, describing conjunction with the annual FPA conference. My successor as chair was available mentoring, etc. The gain in members should be well worth well-known rehabilitation psychologist Bernie Brucker. Shortly after his the investment. In my correspondence with a couple of VA psychol- term of office began, Bernie’s life came to an unexpectedly rapid end. No ogy administrators, one explicitly wrote that they expect there to be vice chair had been elected and our then-secretary had moved out of town. considerable interest in ABPP Board Certification within the VA given This occurred during the time when recognition of board certified psy- the passing of Hybrid-Title 38. Contact information to take out an ad chologists by the Florida Board of Psychology was going on. Bernie and in Psychological Services is as below. David Cox had been able to attend a few of the meetings. This recognition was accorded and we were jubilant at first, but along the way, some other Jodi Ashcraft groups also managed to get recognized. One or two other boards may have Director, Advertising & Exhibit Sales met the criteria set, but there are questions about some of the others and American Psychological Association this has caused a lot of concern and consternation with ABPPs throughout 750 First Street, NE the country. Washington, DC 20002-4242 This fall, we decided to regroup under the name of Florida ABPP. We Phone: (202) 336-5565 wanted to clearly be identified with ABPP and open only to those certified Fax: (202) 216-7610 by ABPP. We now realize that among our other purposes, it is important Email: [email protected] that we have an active legislative committee so that we can send represen- tatives to the board of psychology meetings as well as to FPA when there Another advertising option to reach V.A. psychologists is as follows: are items on the agenda of mutual concern as we would like to work sup- Advertising in Public Service Psychology Ad rates: portively with our state psychological association. As of now, we have between 25 and 30 members. Dues are $25 annually Full page (8.5 in. x 11 in) $500.00 and any out-of-state diplomate who is also licensed in Florida is welcome Half page $300.00 to join us. Current officers are Chair, Florence Kaslow; Co-Chair, Lenore Quarter page $200.00 Walker; Secretary, Scott Mathias and Treasurer, Dorita Marina. Dues should be sent to Dr. Marina. Specialty board representatives are: Advertising information: Clinical Child – Fred Alberts Clinical Health – Melodie Moorehead Public Service Psychology is an electronic newsletter issued three times yearly. Due dates for receipt of final ad copy are March 1, July 1, Cognitive & Behavioral – Robert Heller Couple & Family – Robert Silver December 1. Submission of an ad does not guarantee publication. The Group – Joshua Gross Neuropsychology – Larry Levine newsletter editor(s) and Division 18 reserve the right to refuse adver- Rehabilitation – Barry Nierenberg tising. Advertising for Division 18 events and jobs/training in public service psychology are encouraged and are published without charge, The legislative committee is chaired by David Shapiro. space permitting. Advertising copy should be submitted electronically. We have inquiries out to diplomates in other specialties and hope that File formats preferred are JPG, TIF, EPS and PDF at 300 dpi or higher. this category of board members will be filled out by December 10th. For questions or to reserve ad space, please contact Melisa Remp- We held our opening affair, a holiday party on December 20th, at the fer, PhD, Division 18 advertising coordinator, [email protected]. home of Lenore Walker and David Shapiro. Our first full membership I hope that the Executive Board of each academy will consider allo- meeting will be held at the FPA Convention at the Ritz-Carlton in Manala- cating funds to gain membership through this marketing opportunity pan, Florida between July 9th and 12th. We are currently putting together and that each of us will suggest to psychologists we know and those a proposal for a panel entitled Preparing for Board Certification by ABPP. we meet that they become a candidate for ABPP Board Certification, Our plan is to have representatives of four of five specialties present dur- especially if they work in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. ing the workshop and to include a half-hour for participants to meet with At the CPPSA meeting in Boston we elected officers for 2009 and representatives of the specialty in which they might be interested. 2010. They are: Chair and CEO-Elect, John Northman; Treasurer, Watch for more news in succeeding issues of The Specialist. We hope that Jerry Sweet and Secretary, Greg Lamberty. Steve Eichel becomes our ABPPs in more states will follow our lead and set up state affiliate chapters. Chair and CEO and Howard Cohen will be Past-Chair and Past-CEO. We hear through the ABPP grapevine that some of our colleagues in Cali- Distinguished guests George Katz, Joe Matarazzo and Ruth Ochroch fornia are already considering this and we hope that this is the beginning joined us for a creative brainstorming session led by Howard Cohen. of a real trend. It made more sense to us to become a chapter of ABPP than a section of our state psychological association as this strengthens all of us and helps publicize ABPP. We hope you agree.

6 Winter 2009 The importance of board certification

OBCP and William Amberg, Ph.D., ABPP social, industrial, and organizational bases of • Interpersonal interaction Organizational and Business Consulting behavior impacting individual and organiza- • Individual and cultural diversity Psychology (OBCP), formerly the Industrial/ tional assessment and development of organiza- • Ethical and legal foundations Organizational Psychology Board, was one of tions. • Professional identification the four original ABPP boards, and has been • Supervision, teaching, management board certifying specialists for over 60 years. Enhanced training, cross training, mentor- Board certified Organizational and Business ship and supervised experience might include, The American Board of Organizational and Consulting psychologists are known for dem- but not be limited to, counseling and clini- Business Consulting Psychology, the profession onstrating competent and ethical practices in cal psychology, business administration and of psychology and the public today view spe- work environments. The broadened criteria on economics, attitude theory, motivation, human cialty certification, through this process of peer which a candidate can choose to be examined resources, organizational behavior, leadership, review, as increasingly valuable and the clearest in Organizational and Business Consulting management, training, stress management and and most responsible way to represent one’s Psychology includes all of the competencies of organizational health psychology, ethics, labor, specific professional competence. ABPP is the The Society for Industrial and Organizational and government relations. only non-profit, professional, unitary organiza- Psychology (APA Division 14), and the core OBCP strongly embraces specialty compe- tion with thirteen specialty boards, rigorous competencies of the Society of Consulting tence and certification, beyond licensure, as quality control, and professional recognition as Psychology, (APA Division 13). Emphasis on the future direction of applied professional an independent certifier of specialty practitio- engineering and consumer & management psychology. Through ABPP, the OBCP spon- ners in psychology. psychology has been increased. The focus of the sors a straightforward and pragmatic specialty The ABPP specialty board certification pro- examination is the candidate’s specific area(s) of examination of a candidate’s specific practice, cess is increasingly recognized by ASPPB and professional practice experience, and competence. There is also an its member jurisdictions as a mechanism for Within these domains, the specialty is defined expedited avenue for senior psychologists with mobility and is seen as an increasingly valuable as the practice of psychology applied to orga- 15 years post licensure experience. Whichever credential by universities, hospitals, health nizational entities, especially business settings. avenue a candidate utilizes, upon application, service systems, agencies, and the public. Board The practice modality of the specialty includes: an experienced mentor is assigned to provide certified specialists are listed in many on line research, management, assessment, develop- advice and guidance. This highly collegial board and published directories including the ABPP ment, intervention, consultation and support. certification process consists of a review of the Directory of Specialists, the APA Membership As an applied area, this specialty is focused on application and relevant credentials/training/ Directory and the National Register of Health improving organizational functionality and is experience, a separate review of a presented Service Providers. Certification provides an based on the science, discipline and profession practice sample, and an oral examination by a opportunity to publish in the ABPP Special- of psychology. three-person panel. A far wider range of prac- ist, an invitation to attend ABPP’s Annual ABPP examinations focus on the modalities tice samples is available for “senior” candidates. Convocation at the APA National Convention used by the applicant in the following areas: Examiners are Board certified and experienced and is increasingly recognized for salary bonus • Assessment, selection, placement and per- in the particular practice area of the applicant. benefits by public agencies. There is a signifi- formance management All ABPP applicants must be licensed psycholo- cant premium reduction for liability insurance • Training and development gists. by the American Professional Agency. • Organization and management psychology ABPP examinations focus on the modalities As a result of board certification, ABPP spe- • Organization development used by the applicant in the following areas: cialists may represent themselves as specialty • Consumer psychology board certified to all elements of the profession • Engineering psychology • Science base and application and the public, as meeting the highest standard • Assessment processes of responsible applied specialty competence. Requisite doctoral level training typically • Intervention techniques includes the biological, cognitive, behavioral, • Consultation with clients, colleagues, public

EO REPORT, from pg 3 lines are welcomed. allowed us to thoroughly review the processes Lastly, but by no means least, ABPP has expe- whereby applications move through the organi- rienced the loss of a number of significant peo- zation, and then matching the skills of person- ple in the recent past. Most notably, of course, is nel and organizational needs. Nancy and I have the loss of Russ Bent, who contributed so much had long discussions about these areas, how they to this organization and professional psychol- have worked (or not) in the past and feel very ogy. In his honor, we are establishing a memo- good about how Central Office is working pres- rial scholarship program within ABPP. Details ently, as well as hopeful regarding future growth of how that will work are being established, but I of services that Central Office can provide. certainly want us all to be mindful of the invalu- We are looking at alternative avenues for able contributions made by Russ and others we generating revenue that include a “book shop” have lost recently. Their leadership and person- (ABPP and Oxford University Press do have a alities are missed greatly. book coming out on becoming board certi- fied, from which all royalties will go directly to ABPP), continuing education programs (per- haps through affiliating with existing journals as one means) and others. Your ideas along these Winter 2009 7 BENT, from pg 1 In memory of Russ Bent - a dedicated colleague sities. The main difference was that all providers in the plan had a It was my privilege to work with Russ for many years while the voice in its operation. The faculty plan provided needed funds for American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP) was in the School as well as augmentation of salaries and benefits. formation and seeking approval as an ABPP board, and as a site When I took an early retirement as Dean, Russ was named visitor for the Office of Accreditation of APA. We should all be as my replacement—a promotion he richly deserved. After a remembered as devoted to the cause of excellence in psychology as brief tenure, he took early retirement and began his work with was Russ. He was a champion for professional training in psychol- ABPP. Interestingly, he set up a final evaluation plan for all 3rd ogy and excellence in credentialing psychologists. In the years that year students in our School to determine that they had acquired many would have abandoned ABPP as the pinnacle of profession- the minimal skills necessary for beginning an internship. This alism in psychology, Russ remained dedicated to making a Diplo- capstone clinical competency evaluation was modeled on the mate status the expected credential of every professional psycholo- ABPP process. Referred to as a “Mini ABPP,” the exam was based gist. During those years when vanity boards and window-dressing on samples of the students’ clinical work and was administered by certification of all sorts cropped up in most every profession, clinical faculty and local practitioners. It was one of Russ’s proud- including psychology, and some were tempted to lower standards, est achievements. he was a tireless worker, not afraid of “going against the tide” to I remember Russ and all that he did for his students, the School, maintain the rigorous requirements for ABPP and to keep it highly and the profession. He possessed a sharp mind, a talent for getting respected. He won, and we thank him for that! Bernie Brucker, to the heart of problems and solving them, and for following up to Mitch Rosenthal, David Cox, Dan Rohe, Bruce Caplan, Tony ensure that implementation was correct. He had a generous heart Ricci, Jim Whelan, Mary Wilmuth, Harry Parker, and I worked and easy manner and a good sense of humor. hand in hand with Russ, often being challenged, but never discour- I was always proud of the fact that I had been able to recruit him aged from bringing ABRP to the highest level for acceptance into to start a new school with the opportunity to put in place a new the ABPP family of Diplomate boards. With his help, ABRP suc- training model for the profession. He appreciated that oppor- ceeded in gaining ABPP recognition. It is with sadness that we bid tunity and never lost sight of that goal. Russ was a winner and a farewell to Russ, as we have to Bernie Brucker, Mitch Rosenthal, valued colleague. They do not get much better than him. I will and Harry Parker, but remember and celebrate them all for what miss him—a lot. they have given to professional psychology through ABPP. Ronald E. Fox, PhD Richard H. Cox, PhD, ABPP email: [email protected] The Consulting Group of HRC 490 Bear Tree Creek 103 Arbutus Place Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Remembering Russ Meetings, meals, magic and mentoring : CPPSA and Shortly after being named the first Dean of the Wright State Uni- learning from Russ Bent versity’s new School of Professional Psychology in 1977, I recruited Many of you have known Russ Bent far better and far longer Russ to accept the position of Professor and Associate Dean of than the fifteen years that I have, but when I think of Russ Bent Professional Practice. I think of meetings-B.OT. meetings, APA Governance Meetings, I never regretted that choice. In his new role, Russ was respon- Inter-Organizational Council Meetings, ABPP Convocations, in- sible for all student practicum placements, the School’s internship formal meetings around the ABPP exhibit booth at APA and large program, a comprehensive service center for faculty and students, joint executive board meetings like the first one between acad- and a faculty practice plan, to name the most visible of his assign- emies, examining boards and the B.O.T in Albuquerque. So many ments. meetings, so many accompanying reports and so much travel to He came in at the beginning to help recruit faculty and prepare attend them (not to mention carrying the old fold-up exhibition for our first class. For practicum placements, he negotiated agree- booth around himself) left me marveling at Russ’ stamina. His ments with over 50 hospitals, clinics, human service agencies, emotional equanimity during conflict at meetings was worthy and practices in the region. He helped recruit and qualify local of emulation. My first one-to-one contact with him was when psychologists as supervisors and monitored the quality of their he joined me at breakfast at the Inter-Organizational Council in services. For many years he was a busy circuit rider visiting place- Charleston to see how it was going for me as a new academy presi- ment sites, the vast majority of which had never trained practicum dent. His words were welcoming, encouraging and reassuring. students, putting out fires, smoothing differences, resolving con- When I think of Russ Bent I think of fine meals. It seemed flicts and generally making sure everything worked as planned. that Russ always knew where the best restaurants were in any He put together an internship consortium involving a number city; be it Anthony’s or The Abbey in Atlanta, Brennan’s in New of public and private agencies in the region; set up a selection Orleans, the steak house under the arch in St. Louis, and the little process to review applicants, initiated an evaluation procedure and place across from Sir Francis Drake in San Francisco. And he reporting system on internship progress, put in place monitoring would always be a most gracious host, taking us to some place and self-evaluation of the program by the sites, and oversaw the where you had to try the turtle and alligator soup. The ostrich achievement of APA accreditation. He achieved that accreditation loin was once recommended and once he took a group (George in the minimum amount of time possible. Goldman and others were there) to hot chocolate and a walk on He helped design and implement a large, comprehensive hu- the levies after dinner. Russ was a master at getting more work out man service center in downtown Dayton for faculty and student of us because he made sure we had fun, too. Although I learned he practices and as a resource to the community. The new center was was watching the ABPP purse, nevertheless, when I once naively built by public funds and was the first such center established at asked why these fine dining places always had a special menu with any school of professional psychology in the US. He was respon- “The American Board of Professional Psychology” on the front. He sible for all programs and services at the center including business told me that this was so that he could give options for dinner on operations. this special menu but also leave off selections in the highest price The faculty practice plan he developed was loosely based on range. The meals together and surrounding play seemed to melt similar plans developed for medical school faculty in other univer- the once hard-set, opposing opinions over time and cooperation 8 Winter 2009 occurred - be it between examining boards and academies, CPPSA Aloha and the BOT or ASPPB, The NR and ABPP. Russ Bent was a wonderful friend and colleague for so many Occasionally, Russ would treat us to a show of his magic tricks. years. He was a visionary who truly cared about psychology and This could provide relief from a wearying agenda or temporary the patients whom we serve. It was always fun to visit with Russ distraction from a seemingly unsolvable conflict. Russ stuck with when he would come to the U.S. Senate. He had a magical way the crafting of the wording of the inter-organizational accords with with people, cards, and professional issues. His laughter was defi- the then CPPSA Chair, Chuck King, in the mid-1990’s to reach nitely contagious. His hope for the future – unsurpassed. I miss a statement accepted by all even though there had been much him on these Holidays. posturing and venting in the actual meeting. Russ appeared to Aloha, work this other organizational type of magic often, too. He was supportive of CPPSA during its beginning and founding by Nate Pat DeLeon, J.D., Ph.D., ABPP, Former APA President Turner and through its subsequent leadership of Chuck King, Carl Zimet, myself, Chris Ovide, Bernie Brucker and Howard ‘The Great Bentini’ Cohen as we transitioned from having a liaison-only presence, to being a liaison but present at the closed session relationship, to Russ Bent was an ABPP mentor to me. The first time I met being a full voting member of the B.O.T. him was on a Sunday night in 1986 in lodging arranged by the Through all of these meetings, meals and magic, much mentor- Menninger Foundation in Topeka, KS. ABPP was still organized ing occurred by example. Russ taught us perseverance, stamina. into Regional Boards at the time and the Midwest Regional Board If you want to have influence at a meeting—do your homework was giving its annual exams. The American Boards of Forensic for it, always have some fun and a good meal together while you Psychology and of Clinical Neuropsychology had just been taken work together, bring those who appear to be opposing you into the in by ABPP. I had been appointed as Midwest Forensic Specialty tent, too; illusions (if being an ally or an adversary) may exist but Representative and had no idea what to expect. It turned out that may appear differently tomorrow when seen from another angle, Russ, I, and Linas Bieliauskas (new Clinical Neuropsychology market the abstraction of ABPP visibly with pens, post-its, clocks, Representative) arrived famished and Topeka was blacked out as if ribbons, lapel pins, brochures and ads. it were still World War II; not even a pizzeria was open. Linas had My last conversation with Russ in person was at the ABPP Gov- the foresight to bring some beer so I recall we drank a late liquid ernance Meeting in San Francisco at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel supper and began to foment revolution. Even in that first meeting, when he sat down next to me at breakfast. He asked how a former I recall that Russ opined that the Regions were just about dead and intern of his, Rolffs Pinkerton, who is also currently a colleague that ABPP had to take some radical measures to assure that the of mine was doing. I answered that he was now enjoying his four organization had any future at all. grandchildren very much and Russ replied, “Damn, I must be get- Russ’ prowess as a magician, particularly his legerdemain with ting old! My interns have grandchildren!” Truly there was much a deck of cards, was well known and entertainingly demonstrated mentoring in the meetings, the meals and the magic with Russ every few years first to the Midwest Board and later to the entire Bent and we shall miss him greatly. BOT, just often enough so that his act did not get stale. I began early on to refer to him as ‘The Great Bentini.’ It turned out that, Joe Talley, Ph.D. ABPP, Chair and CEO Emeritus, CPPSA as a young man, Russ had contemplated a career as a professional magician rather than as a psychologist. He would hang out at the New York area magic shops and had once met the legendary John A tribute to Russ Bent Scarne, the world’s foremost expert on gaming. He was consid- Russ Bent was a very gregarious and charismatic leader – or at ered skilled enough to be invited into ‘back room’ sessions where least that was my experience of him. In all the years that it was my magicians shared their tricks. Those in attendance will recall he pleasure to know him and work with him, he exuded an unwaver- still had his stuff at the 60th Anniversary of ABPP Dinner in 2007. ing loyalty to ABPP and his belief in the importance of both spe- However, luckily for ABPP, he chose psychology as a career, where cialization and Board Certification. His positive attitude towards he continually worked his organizational magic in academics, life was reflected in the fact that he frequently smiled and brought health care, and of course for ABPP. joy to his interactions. At the same time, he had enormous Russ became President of the Midwest Board and anticipated energy and the drive to do whatever was necessary (and ethical) the reorganization into Specialty Boards, with which he was later to accomplish the tasks set out. Russ led ABPP ably through the involved on the ABPP Board of Trustees as Member and later transition from Missouri to Savannah. He picked up the reins as President. He was a systematic and organized thinker, which when ABPP was faltering and succeeded in pulling things back ABPP badly needed in a leader and administrator. I had been together and moving forward at a rapid pace. He brought the issue appointed as newsletter editor in 1990 and thus had a chance to of competency to the fore in our deliberations. Russ also liked work with him more closely and interact with him more frequently to be certain that our various Board Meetings were places where and informally. On the BOT as President and later as Executive we worked hard but also had a chance to play together, just as he Officer, he put forth Herculean effort to develop, establish, and set made sure would happen at the 50th Anniversary dinner celebra- down policies and procedures for ABPP, templates for Specialty tion. At our 60th Anniversary dinner, as Producer and Mistress Boards and Academies to follow, and standardize the examina- of Ceremonies at the Talent Show, I thought we were particularly tion process while still respecting the unique circumstances and privileged to have Russ as one of the participants. He performed evaluation needs of the individual Specialties. In particular, these one of his famous magic acts. were needed by many of the newly formed Specialty Boards and Russ left an enormous legacy to many Diplomates and to the Academies, who were pretty much at sea when they were first entire field of Psychology in which he had served as a professor, a established. Today’s comparability of examination rigor and dean, a leader in APA as well as in ABPP and many other organi- standards, despite the diversity in Specialty Examinations’ unique zations. Russ, I miss you now at our ABPP gatherings and in The contents, has its roots in his organizational thinking. Specialists and hope you are resting peacefully. Goodbye again, Russ was a tireless worker. ABPP had retained him half-time as dear friend. Executive Officer and he commuted from his retirement home in Hilton Head, SC to Savannah, GA, to which Central Office had Florence W. Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP moved. It turned out that he worked much more than half time Winter 2009 9 and his golf game suffered accordingly. I remember telephoning CO late one Friday afternoon with some question and Assistant EO Nancy McDonald saying “Why don’t you just ask Dr. Bent? He’s right here!” When I chastised him for not being out playing golf, he remarked that he could only manage two rounds a week anyway, had ABPP work to do, and so had come into the office. A couple of years ago, since he was leaving the Executive Of- ficer position, the BOT voted to give Russ the annual award for Distinguished Contributions to ABPP. Somehow, in view of his contributions to saving and renewing the organization, it did not seem to be quite enough. I piped up and suggested that the BOT rename the award in his honor, which they proceeded to do with unanimous enthusiasm. That suggestion has been one of the small professional acts of which, in retrospect, I have been the most proud. He is one of those people without whose contributions ABPP would not exist today. On a personal note, we chatted about our mutual photography interests quite a bit. Russ was always interested in quality, not quantity, and was well beyond me in skill, artistry, and sophis- ticated knowledge of equipment. Last July, I received a large and heavy UPS box sent by Russ to my home address. At first, I thought the box must contain old ABPP documents and wondered why Russ had not sent them to CO. When I opened the box, I was stunned to discover that it contained what must have been all of his photographic equipment – cameras, lenses, accessories. After my initial surprise and delight, I realized that this must mean that he was near death. I am trying to honor his memory by using it in the enjoyably thoughtful way he did.

Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP

About your consultant: Russ Bent by Russell Bent, Ph.D., ABPP Editor’s note: This is a self-description by Dr. Bent written in August 2005

I would like to thank [you] for having and Executive Committee of the APA Commit- and the certification of specialists in profes- confidence in me and inviting me to be your tee on Accreditation. sional psychology. consultant re: accreditation by the APA in My career has been a mixture of practice, More pointedly, as a consultant for developing the substantive area of clinical psychology. I program development/administration, educa- professional programs to attain APA accredita- look forward to meeting with the administra- tion/teaching, and advocacy. I have published tion of my over several dozen “clients” (now ac- tion, program directors, faculty, and students and presented in these areas consistent with the credited), the programs in California in which to attain our mutual goal of accreditation of rank of full-professor and University Dean. My I have served as consultant includes four CSPP your program. Certainly, APA accreditation positions include Associate Dean to Dean at the campus’ (particularly Psy.D. at San Francisco is a responsible step if you intend to graduate Wright State School of Professional Psychology area and the Fresno Campus), Wright Institute, practicing (professional) psychologists in the (Ohio), Deputy Director of the Georgia Mental Azusa, J.F.K.U., Pepperdine, Fuller Theological, context of today’s credential requirements. Health Institute (Atlanta), Director, Division Chapman University, and CIIS. Over the last I hold a Ph.D. from a program in clinical of Psychology, Emory University School of several years I consulted at U. Indianapolis and psychology (Fordham University, 1961) with Medicine (Atlanta). Xavier University (Ohio), both of which are honorary degrees of D.Sc. and Psy.D. from the Outside of my Dean position at Wright State now APA accredited. University of Indianapolis and Forest Institute (accredited clinical program and internship Although retired from academia and practice, for Professional Psychology respectively. I hold program) my teaching areas have been forensic my current position is as Executive Director of accumulated many “meritorious contribution” psychology, integrative psychotherapy, service the American Board of Professional Psychology awards from State and National Organizations delivery systems (incl. consultation, supervi- with its several thousand certified specialists, serving as President of the Georgia Psychologi- sion), and small group practice tutorials (pro- 13 specialty boards, and liaison relationships cal Association, the National School and Pro- fessional development). My main conceptual with the APA Committee on Accreditation, grams in Professional Psychology, the Ameri- thrust has been the functional, competency Psychology Executives, APAGS, ASPPB, Coun- can Board of Professional Psychology, and chair development of psychological practice, educa- cil of Specialties, and Council of Credentialing of APA Committees such as the Peer Review tion, and certification-including, of course, Organizations in Professional Psychology. Committee, Committee on Health Insurance, doctoral programs in professional psychology I look forward to working with you at I.T.P.

10 Winter 2009 In Memoriam: John H. Jackson Remembering John Jackson (1922-2008) Tom Fagan, Ph.D., Division 16 Historian serving as president of the latter in 1981-1982. teacher and parents. He would nod encourag- John Henry Jackson was born on September He was a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin ingly, but then lead me further with a series of 21, 1922 in Macon Georgia, and died on May and served on that state’s psychology examin- “What if....?” questions. By the time the exam 14, 2008 following a long bout with and com- ing board (1974-1980), and was listed in the was over, I had no idea if I had done well, but plications from prostate cancer. John received National Register of Health Service Providers in I did know that I had been treated fairly by a his B.S. from Milwaukee State Teachers College Psychology. very insightful man. A few years later, I got a (1946, currently University of Wisconsin- call from John, asking me to participate in oral Milwaukee), A. M. (1948) and Ph.D. (1957) in Literary Contributions exams for ABPP in the Midwestern region. He educational psychology from the University of Over the course of his school psychology ca- and I met at the airport one afternoon while he Chicago. His dissertation, “The Relationship reer, John published several articles in scholarly was changing planes, and he left me with a pile Between Psychological Climate and the Quality journals including Professional Psychology: Re- of papers and suggestions about how the exam of Learning Outcomes Among Lower Status search & Practice, Journal of School Psychology, process might be organized in the Chicago area. Pupils in the Classroom” was overseen by Drs. and Professional School Psychology. With Mar- Soon he was sending me candidate biographies Carl R. Rogers (dissertation chair), Benjamin S. garet Bernauer he published a grant sponsored and applications, always with words of encour- Bloom, and Herbert A. Thelen. That was a very monograph in 1968, The School Psychologist as agement about moving the process forward. I distinguished committee! a Therapist which described a project funded was able to sit on a few oral exam committees John served a long career in the Milwaukee under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary with John and found that he held very rigorous Public Schools, first as an instructor (1946- Education Act. Across his school psychology standards of professionalism while also treating 1960), then as a teacher in the Reading Center career he published on topics related to school each applicant with the utmost respect. John (1960-1962), and as a school psychologist from psychology interventions (Jackson, 1970; always found a way to gently ask questions 1962 until his retirement in 1989. In his latter Jackson & Bernauer, 1968, 1975), the develop- about psychologists’ involvements with minor- position he served as Coordinator or Director ment and importance of school psychology ity students and families. When the “Larry P.” of Psychological Services (1983-1989), and as (Bernauer & Jackson, 1974; Jackson, 1990, case in California was a recent memory, he Human Relations Goal Coordinator. He man- 1996; Jackson & Pryswansky, 1987; Pryswansky, challenged psychologists to find fair ways to aged a private practice, lectured at Marquette U. Harris, & Jackson, 1984), and minority affairs identify children in need without stigmatizing from 1966-1973, and was a founding member relevant to school children and psychologists them or over-identifying subgroups. He seemed and former officer of the Wisconsin School of (Jackson, 1992; 2005). He was an editorial con- to always hold the needs of the individual Professional Psychology. sultant to the Journal of School Psychology and student first, while trying to understand them to Professional Psychology. in the larger societal context.” Organizational Works Beeman Phillips (personal communication of June 7, 2008) recalled that after John “was ac- John was active in the affairs of school Contributions to ABPP psychology at the state and national levels. He cepted as a school psychology diplomate in the Board certified in school psychology on June ABPP, he was active in later efforts to revise and joined APA in 1963 and become a Fellow in 30, 1970, John was among the earliest school 1982. He served on APA’s Policy and Planning improve procedures for implementing school psychology diplomates from the American psychology’s new role as a recognized specialty Board, the Board of Professional Affairs (1984- Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), 1987) and was a former chair of the APA Task in the ABPP. This involved assessment and and was active in the ABPP leadership. John other procedures to be followed by applicants Force on Psychology in the Schools. was likely the first African-American ABPP in He served the Division of School Psychology seeking diplomate status in the ABPP. He also school psychology although the Board does not was active in efforts to inform the field at large as Monitor for Professional Standards (1977- track records by ethnicity (personal communi- 1979) and as one of three division representa- of the personal, as well as general, benefits of cation from Nancy McDonald, June 9, 2008). becoming a licensed psychologist, and a diplo- tives to APA Council from 1981-1984. John John served as an examiner for those seeking facilitated restructuring the division’s gover- mate. In addition, he was active in the affairs of the diplomate, served on the Midwest ABPP the American Academy of School Psychology, nance in the mid-1980s which established vice- Regional Board, and as ABSP President in 1993. presidencies as counterparts to APA boards an affiliate of the ABPP. Finally, he frequently Dawn Flanagan (personal communication, mentored school psychologists who wanted to (Jackson, 1985). In addition he chaired the June 10, 2008) recalled participating in an exam Division’s Committee on School Psychology in become active in Div. 16 or other school psy- with John in the 1990s. “He had high standards chology related organizations (including public Large Urban School Districts, served as Moni- and was very detail oriented. The exam was tor to the Board of Ethnic Minority Affairs. school centered organizations).” rigorous for the candidate and the examiners Another colleague, Walt Pryzwansky (per- He was granted the Division 16 Distinguished as well.” Dave Utech (personal communication Service Award in 1986 and gave the award ad- sonal communication, June 23, 2008) com- of June 10, 2008) commented that John “was a mented, “ I had the pleasure to work with John dress the following year (Jackson, 1987). John pioneer, as a black psychologist, a black clini- was the first African-American recipient of that in several different professional arenas and cian, a black leader in a major city school sys- consequently, observed and interacted with him award. tem, and a black leader in ABPP. I remember As a charter member of NASP, John retained as he served in a variety of roles. I found him John as one of the committee members for my consistently to be the professional’s professional his membership until 2002 and changed his oral exams for the school psychology diplomate NCSP to retired status in 2003 (personal and more importantly the human being’s hu- for ABPP. He was very pragmatic, not only ask- man being. He was gracious and kind to a fault communication from Brieann Kinsey, June 4, ing how I had reached diagnostic formulations 2008). He was also a fellow of the American while being true to his ideas and professional about the child I (tried to) interview and briefly ethics and standards, so much so that some Orthopsychiatric Association, a member of the examined on the other side of the one-way Wisconsin Psychological Association, and the initially could misinterpret that commitment mirror, but then also asking me what I thought and persistence. However, once as his position Milwaukee Area Psychological Association, would be practical suggestions for the child’s Winter 2009 11 was understood and engaged seriously his style and the lives of countless children and families school psychologist as a therapist. Milwaukee, was noted to be most constructive. John was in the Milwaukee area will be long appreciated. WI: Milwaukee Public Schools. (A Psychologi- an original member of the ABPP organizational cal Services Monograph On Psycho-educational task force that evolved into the ABSP, a task Bernauer, M., & Jackson, J. H. (1974). Review Therapy) force that developed policies and examinations of school psychology for 1973. Professional Psy- Jackson, J. H., & Bernauer, M. (1975). A re- practices specific for the school psychology chology, 5(2), 155-165. sponsibility model for the practice of profes- specialty. Subsequently, he served as one of the Graves, S. L. (in press). Albert Sidney Beck- sional school psychology: Psychoeducational ABSP Presidents. To me he was a wonderful ham: The first African-American school - psy therapy. Journal of School Psychology, 13(1), 76- example of a scientist- practitioner professional chologist. School Psychology International. 81. working in the schools” Jackson, J. H. (1970). Psychoeducational ther- Jackson, J. H., & Pryzwansky, W. B. (1987). An apy as the primary activity of school psycholo- audit-evaluation of a school psychological ser- Final Thoughts gists. Journal of School Psychology, 8(3), 186- vices unit utilizing professional standards: An I had only a few professional encounters with 190. example. Professional School Psychology, 2(2), John Jackson. They were all favorable and I Jackson, J. H. (1985, April). Division reorgani- 125-134. too found him to be a gentleman, scholar, and zation approved. The School Psychologist, 39(4), Pryzwansky, W. B., Harris, J. F., & Jackson, J. H. intense in his efforts. He was a proud man 1. (1984). Therapy/counseling practices of urban and projected an air of pride, confidence, and Jackson, J. H. (1987, August). Student suicide school psychologists. Professional Psychology: accomplishment in the absence of conceit. prevention: Comprehensive school programs Research and Practice, 15(3), 396-404. John encountered and survived employment and school psychologists’ proficiencies. Division Ryan, M. (2008, May 20). Jackson overcame discrimination early in his career. In his first of School Psychology Distinguished Service Award prejudice early in education career. Milwaukee position as a substitute teacher for one week address presented at the meeting of the American Journal Sentinel. (Copy obtained on line). at Shorewood High School in 1945, the school Psychological Association, New York City, NY. board, “acting on what it said were complaints Jackson, J. H. (1990). School psychology after *Appreciation is expressed to the following for from parents, instituted a one-year ban on black the 1980s: Envisioning a possible future. In T. their assistance in preparing this article: Bruce substitute teachers. The ban, in turn, prompted B. Gutkin & C. R, Reynolds (eds.), Handbook of Bracken, Bill Erchul, Rosemary Flanagan, Joe protests from Shorewood High Schools stu- school psychology, 2nd edition (pp. 40-50). New French, Robert Goldberg, Gloria Gottsegen, dents upset at the board’s intolerance and led York: Wiley. Meg Jones, Jim Larson, Tom Oakland, Beeman to the resignation of the high school principal, Jackson, J. H. (1992). Trials, tribulations, and Phillips, David Prasse, Walt Pryzwansky, Jean who quit because he had been ordered not to triumphs of minorities in psychology: Reflec- Ramage, Cecil Reynolds, Adam Schepman, hire African Americans (Ryan, 2008) . As his tions at century’s end. Professional Psychology: Dave Utech. Background information was also career progressed, he appears to have become Research and Practice, 23(2), 80-86. obtained from John Jackson’s election state- increasingly concerned with minority-majority Jackson, J. H. (1996). Psychology in schools is ments published in The School Psychologist, relations and the training of psychologists indispensable: An administrative perspective. 1977 31(4); 1983, 37(4); 1984, 38(4); and 1985, to effectively deliver services to both groups. In R. C. Talley, T. Kubiszyn, M. Brassard, & R. J. 39(4). His frustrations and recommendations are Short (eds.), Making psychologists in schools in- described in his publications late in his career dispensable: Critical questions & emerging per- *This tribute is also appearing in the Division (Jackson, 1992, 1997, 2005). John Jackson spectives (pp. 55-58). Washington, DC, Ameri- 16 newsletter, The School Psychologist was among the early and most distinguished can Psychological Association. African-American school psychologists in the Jackson, J. H. (1997). Crossing the racial divide United States, although not the first such practi- for psychological services delivery in the twen- tioner (Graves, in press). John’s last residence ty-first century. The Diplomate, 16(2), 4-7. was in Wauwatosa, WI. He married Cynthia A. Jackson, J. H. (2005). What is multicultural Fletcher on December 24, 1959 and they had school psychology? In C. Frisby & C. R. Reyn- no children. John was preceded in death by his olds (eds.), Comprehensive handbook of multicul- wife and his sister, Dorothy. Dr. John Jackson’s tural school psychology (pp.14-30). NY: Wiley. contributions to the field of school psychology Jackson, J. H., & Bernauer, M. (1968). The Recalling John Jackson

Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP his School Psychology specialty. His opinions exams. The Board rule, I think promulgated John Jackson was President of the ABPP were respected by all. He was always careful originally by John, was that we were entitled Midwest Regional Board when I joined it. I was to compose examiner teams who would fairly to one courtesy drink each, after which we had the new MW Forensic Specialty Representative examine the particular candidates. He would to pay for ourselves. Some years, when the and definitely the new kid on the block in terms brook no discourtesy, flippancy, or conde- Board was in a particularly jubilant mood or of age and prior organizational experience. scension of examiners toward candidates. He had had particularly strong first drinks, some of John took the time to warmly welcome me and always held himself out as an emergency pinch- us would prod John to suspend the one drink encourage my full participation, and I rapidly hitter examiner, should there be any need, a rule and have the Board buy another round. became comfortable in the ways of ABPP. wise practice which I later adapted to doing my Always the diplomat, he would propose that, if John was a gracious, highly principled, orga- own professional interviews. In conducting the Board voted to suspend the one-drink rule, nized, articulate, and committed human being our MW Board business, the agenda was always he would suspend it – throwing the responsi- and professional. He unfailingly maintained completed and loose ends tied up. bility onto us. Respect for John was so high a professional decorum, semi-formal but John was also a fiscally responsible, indeed that none of us would even consider making friendly. He was informed and always up- frugal, individual. The MW Board would hold such a motion. In 1993, when ‘sunsetting’ the to-date on psychological issues well outside of its annual dinner after the Board Meeting and Regional Boards, the BOT actually budgeted for 12 Winter 2009 each Board to hold a final ceremonial conclu- to ABPP’s financial condition was one motiva- tary and his passion would emerge. To me, sory meeting and dinner. Our MW Board de- tor of the 1992 re-organization into Specialty he seemed rooted in the Martin Luther King murred, having concluded our business at our Boards. Jr. civil rights tradition, converting any anger, final regular meeting, following John’s fiscally Personally, John was a loyal individual who however righteous and justified, into forceful conservative modeling. would advocate for the professional advance- advocacy and responsible action. Recipient of John’s fiscal responsibility extended to his ment of colleagues. In 1990, I could see the ABPP’s 1995 Distinguished Service Award, his role as ABPP BOT Treasurer, in the early ‘90s. handwriting on the wall for the Regional 1996 address on “Crossing the Racial Divide His stewardship of ABPP finances revealed Boards but wanted to remain involved with for Psychological Services Delivery in the 21st the potentially dire straits into which ABPP at ABPP. When Jane Domke told the MW Board Century: A Training Imperative” [published in the time was sinking, the beginning of what that she was resigning as editor of The Diplo- The Diplomate, 1997, 16(2), 4-7], highlighted subsequent Treasurer Beeman Phillips would mate, I expressed my interest in the position. I issues of segregation and de facto “resegrega- characterize as the ABPP “glidepath” when ex- know that John contacted then-BOT President tion” in the public schools and the implications penses would exceed income. I took a photo of Jacquelin Goldman on behalf of my candidacy. for psychological care of children. Articulate John for a contemporary issue of The Diplomate The rest, as they say, is history. as ever, he minced no words. Then again, he in which he is wagging an admonitory finger at Occasionally, some racial injustice in the never did. the BOT to make a fiscal point. His alertness news would prompt John to political commen-

In Memoriam: Jacquelin Goldman

November 12, 2008

Jacquelin Goldman, Ph.D., ABPP recently passed. The funeral was Sun- day at The B’nai Israel Congregation in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Goldman was a Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Clinical and Health Psychology at UF. She had a distinguished career authoring three textbooks (including “On Becoming a Psychotherapist”) and many honors. She had in the past served on ABPP Board of Trustees. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hopsice or to any of the many organizations she supported: Al- trusa Club, Maimondides Society of the Jewish Council of North Central Florida, the Humane Society, the Democratic Party, the Harn Museum of Art. She established the Jacquelin R. Goldman Scholarship in Develop- mental Psychology and made a generous donation to APA to establish a congressional fellowship for psychologists to impact child-related legisla- tion. Dr. Goldman was known as an excellent teacher and mentor.

Vignettes of Jacqui Goldman

Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP to be a somewhat dreary recitation of annual D.C. area at the same time APA was holding an I first ‘met’Jacquelin Goldman over the reports, with insufficient time left to conduct official social function, subsequent to which we phone. I had expressed interest in assuming business and take action. However, Jacqui’s understood some action would be taken with the Editorship of The Diplomate newsletter in style of presiding was to rush through the ritual regard to the “American College.” Jacqui man- 1990 and, out of the blue, Jacqui cold-called me reports so that ABPP, which was on shaky aged to get ABPP representatives invited to that for a telephone interview. A disembodied, yet ground, could begin to consider transforming social function, in order for us to lobby. She robust, voice began to grill me on my qualifica- itself into a more viable and modern organiza- was insightful enough to realize that, if she were tions, interest, skill set, and degree of commit- tion. going to represent ABPP, she would likely rile ment to the post. There were no superfluous Apart from beginning to consider ABPP the APA folks up in a way which would not ad- pleasantries but I rapidly became appreciative reorganization, the hottest issue with which the vance our cause. So, without Jacqui, five of us of, and resonated with, her ‘bottom line’ ap- BOT dealt during her time in office was APA’s crammed ourselves into a subcompact car and proach which matched my own. I guess I did establishment of what is now known as the careened along the Beltway from Bethesda to well enough to get the job. APA College of Professional Psychology. The Alexandria to attend this APA function, which This editorship admitted me to BOT meetings original name APA was going to use for this was at an almost impossible-to-find location. as Newsletter Editor and Secretary ex officio project was the “American College of Profes- Once there, we were able to advocate for our and Jacqui was the first BOT President I had sional Psychology,” which Jacqui realized was position with some APA folks. And, with sub- the opportunity to observe. It should be noted going to cause considerable customer confusion sequent follow-up and prodding by Jacqui, APA too that she was the first woman BOT Presi- with ABPP. She was vociferous in her com- did agree to change the name to the National dent, and a leader ahead of her time. I gathered plaints to various APA folks about this. In a College of Professional Psychology. that the custom had been for BOT meetings happy coincidence, the BOT was meeting in the She will be missed.

Winter 2009 13 THE FUTURE, from pg 5 Motives for board certification ing greater numbers of applicants. Recent pay applied psychology’s culture of secrecy regard- Current applicants for ABPP Board Certifica- bonuses in the military and VA are producing ing practitioners’ actual behavior with clients. tion are motivated by some combination of (1) applicants, but these numbers will plateau soon, This secrecy is partly motivated by confidential- desire to pursue competence or excellence, (2) and there are no additional concrete benefits ity concerns but is primarily motivated by prac- desire to gain competitive advantage over other on the horizon. Most psychologists see insuf- titioners’ fears of criticism if others were to see practitioners, (3) desire to gain specific benefits ficient benefit from Board Certification to jus- their work. This fear is unfortunately reasonably tied to Board Certification (such as bonus pay), tify to themselves the expense and potential justified, given the inability of most practitio- and (4) desire for status. In seeking more ap- humiliation of taking the exam. There are al- ners to view the work of others with objectivity plicants for Board Certification, appeal can be most no advocates in the profession for greater and within the context of the extremely com- made to any or all of these motives. self-awareness and self-exposure on the part of plex tasks of evaluation and treatment. Most Very few bases have been found in recent years practitioners, which could support an ethos of psychologists have experienced, in practicum for promoting the “value” of Board Certification increasing competence throughout one’s career. or internship, in licensing oral exams, or even in terms of appealing to desires for status, for APA’s lack of support and the lack of any control in ABPP exams, the narrowness and subjectivity gaining advantage over colleagues, and for ac- by psychology or on the part of states of qualifi- sometimes displayed by clinical psychologists cessing diplomate-based benefits. It was hoped cations to practice specialties makes ABPP’s role regarding the work of others. These experiences that the concrete benefits of Board Certification as sanctioner a weak one. Most psychologists serve to establish the conviction on the part of would motivate many to seek it, but this has not have little idea of what competence is and are all new psychologists that exposing themselves proved to be true. Those who are Board Certi- frightened that they might not be competent in and their work is both dangerous and pointless, fied get the self-satisfaction of achieving Board the eyes of their peers. and this conviction is played out in their never Certification, the status that one’s peers grant for seriously sharing with others their experiences being Board Certified, and an occasional cre- Internal issues as therapists and only seeking consultation when dentials advantage on the witness stand, but the In an effort to survive (and hopefully flour- they encounter potential legal problems. The se- only other concrete advantages of Board Certi- ish), ABPP chose in the early 1990’s to change crecy in which practitioners practice maintains fication are reduced malpractice fees from one from being a guarantor of a high level of general this sad state of affairs, by making it impossible insurer and (very recent) pay bonuses from the competence (“excellence”) to being a guarantor for skills in objectivity and in understanding military, the VA, and the Public Health Service. of readiness to practice a psychological specialty. others’ systems of thought to be developed. ABPP can continue to work to induce other or- This provides a service to the public, although Since the profession has been so silent on ganizations to grant benefits contingent on be- examining for entry into a specialty is a guar- the issue of specific competence definitions ing Board Certified, but there are no reasons to antee of only minimal competence and will ul- and measures, most practitioners have no idea believe that the concrete advantages will ever be timately be of only limited value to the public. themselves of what competence might be and much greater, since the bottom-line-oriented (Surely we expect practitioners to get better at are therefore not engaged in self-assessment health care industry in general does not value what they do after entering the specialty, and or professional growth beyond state-required advanced competence and never will. ABPP does not define or encourage this.) By continuing education and occasional efforts to Those who seek status and those who seek evaluating candidates for beginning practice in expand their own practices. Most, therefore, advantage over colleagues will not encourage the specialty and not attempting to guarantee have no motivation to demonstrate advanced others to become Board Certified, since that ongoing competence (through re-examination, competence. would weaken their own status position. Those for example) or to evaluate any higher level of Being unsure of their own competence and who are motivated by concrete advantages will practice, it has become somewhat analogous to of how they compare with others, most applied not advocate for Board Certification, since they licensing, as a gatekeeper for entry only. psychologists remain cool to opportunities to will already have the benefits and their eligible For ABPP specialties with more specific infor- demonstrate their competence, or they defen- colleagues will already know about the benefit mation on which to examine, such as forensic sively accuse those who are interested in com- being offered. and neuropsychology, examinations can perhaps petence of elitism. Most practitioners avoid case It would seem then that the only motive for be- be made difficult enough to guarantee reason- consultation groups with their peers out of fear coming Board Certified that has not been fully able overall competence in the specialty (not just of this competition and of being humiliated. exploited is that of seeking to be a good or better readiness to practice), but in those with more Since APA is an organization composed most- practitioner, and currently ABPP ceases active general exams, such as clinical, it is more diffi- ly of practitioners with only basic credentials involvement in this interest at the point of initial cult (though hopefully not impossible) to make (doctorate and licensure), it has naturally been (entry-level) Board Certification and therefore examinations both more difficult and adequately resistant to recognizing any higher standards of leaves this motive partially unexploited. Those defensible in terms of the judgments examiners competence than licensure, although it has at who are Board Certified can recommend the are asked to make. times tacitly agreed that Board Certification is current exam process as a learning experience to A weakness in ABPP’s move to specialties is valuable. others, but if they were involved in an ongoing that some ABPP specialties are not really spe- In its current incarnation, Board Certifica- program of further learning, consultation, and cialties. Clinical is the best example, since in a tion is over as soon as the exam is passed. The achievement, they would be even more enthusi- sense it is the ground from which all specialties image of ABPP is therefore limited to that of astic in urging others to apply. spring. It makes no sense to psychologists or to gatekeeper or sanctioner. ABPP offers to diplo- This is not necessarily to advocate for a return the public to think of clinical as a specialty (even mates no activities, support, or goals for further to the earlier “excellence” agenda, since that, too, though it might be possible to make some anal- development and growth after the achievement was a one-time-only event, but rather to suggest ogy to family practice in medicine). The loss of of Board Certification. The only joint activity a career-long program of professional growth, the commitment to examine for “excellence” has of diplomates is to urge others to also become delineated and supported by ABPP (which created more recruitment difficulty for clinical Board Certified. To have a “positive” program of would, of course, have excellence as its logical than for other ABPP specialties, since being a some sort (rather than only the “negative” pro- conclusion and driving force in the minds of practitioner of a more clearly defined specialty is gram of gatekeeping) would expand the ABPP most). more remunerative. Applicants for Board Certi- image and provide much more value to diplo- To sum up, marketing (letting psychologists fication in clinical do not apply in order to dem- mates over their entire careers. know about Board Certification and urging onstrate their appropriateness for “entry into the them to seek it) is having little effect in generat- practice of the specialty of clinical psychology,”

14 Winter 2009 and the Clinical Board (ABCP) would be hard Excellence The “journeyman” level would include those pressed to convincingly define clinical as a true ABPP could shift back from examining for who make quick, comprehensive, and accurate “specialty.” specialty entry-level competence to a focus on assessments of clients, whose manner of relating general, advanced competence (“excellence”). to clients provides significant enhancement of Predictions and The basis for this must be carefully developed the likelihood of therapeutic success, and who recommendations standards (more detailed than those used cur- know in advance which approaches and inter- ABPP could continue with “business as usual,” rently for ABPP specialties) and emphasis on us- ventions are likely to work best with each client but there are other options, such as taking a role ing only evaluators who can reliably apply these (based on considerably more than DSMIV diag- in defining standards for practice at levels above standards. The notion of “elitism” must be com- nosis). that of licensure, turning to a greater emphasis bated by emphasis on detailed standards. (The The “master” level would not be restricted to on excellence, offering examinations at levels of “old boy club” image of ABPP will probably be luminaries such as Beck, Ellis, and Masterson practice beyond entry into a specialty, establish- alive to some extent in the minds of some as long but would encompass those truly expert and ef- ing a career-long professional growth and devel- as ABPP is separate from APA.) fective therapists who have enhanced journey- opment program for diplomates, and re-joining man qualities, who are respected and admired APA to continue examinations in that context. Proposal - career professional by their peers, and whose consultation, supervi- development sion, and training are valued and trusted. Levels of passing for each examination could Business as usual In my opinion, the only thing that will make be established also, such as “pass,” “pass with ABPP can continue to exist in its current form Board Certification more valued in the eyes of distinction,” and “pass with excellence.” without disappearing, but the outcome is not psychologists and third-party payers is an image Clearly the work of defining additional levels desirable in all respects. “Hot” specialties such in the professional community as well as in the of standards and developing fair and reasonable as forensics and neuropsychology will continue health care community of ABPP as actively con- examinations will take much effort and several to grow for a while in numbers of diplomates, tributing to the actual competence of those who years, but it is an opportunity to energize our but most others will slowly decline, some into are Board Certified (not just evaluating it once). members by inviting their participation, and we organizational non-feasibility. On the other Being the gatekeeper only will not increase the do have many diplomates who are well quali- hand, even in areas such as clinical, there will natural respect and acceptance of ABPP over fied to take on this task. Criteria can be defined always be a certain, even if small, number of what they are now, and no marketing effort generally, to apply to all specialty areas, and each people who are drawn to Board Certification by alone will succeed in doing this. (Legislation or area would restate and annotate these criteria for the various motives described above. If ABPP’s an industry-wide requirement that practitioners its own specific use. sphere of activity does not change, a way must in certain positions be Board Certified would The critical importance of evaluators who can be found to serve these small numbers of psy- increase the number of applicants for Board understand comprehensively a candidate’s con- chologists in various specialties that is inexpen- Certification, but it would not increase the natu- ceptions and treatment behaviors was noted sive yet maintains the standards appropriate for ral respect and acceptance of ABPP.) One way above (as opposed to judging a candidate on Board Certification. The current Board and that ABPP can improve its image is to be more similarity to the evaluator or conformity to an Academy structure may be sufficient for this, involved in the professional growth and devel- established therapeutic world view). Perhaps although the dues per member would probably opment of its members than it is. thirty percent of current diplomates can do For example, aspirational goals, standards, and have to increase. this adequately, but this skill can be developed expectations could be defined for an entry-level, by others, if it is held up as an aspirational goal a journeyman-level, and a master-level of prac- Standards and if its potential benefit, of lifting the need for tice in any specialty. This has the advantage of An important and very possible new function the secrecy surrounding clinical work so that we making clear that all practitioners are expected of ABPP would be to enhance and expand its may learn from each other, can be made clear. to advance along this road of professional devel- role in the establishment of standards and aspi- We claim that we can do this already for clients opment as far as they individually can, so that rational goals for post-licensure practice. (an objective, non-judgmental, comprehensive life-long learning becomes real rather than mere ABPP could take the lead in defining post-li- understanding), so there is no reason that we words. Judging from the personal experiences censure competence and in developing methods cannot aspire to do this for ourselves and our of many therapists, the journeyman level (when of ensuring reliable, consistent judgments of it. colleagues. ABPP could be the champion of this one finally feels he or she “really” understands This would, of course, require more disciplined, enlightened approach. There are already sev- clients and what needs to be done to help them) objective evaluation by persons who are able to eral internship programs that use this approach occurs after an average of seven years of post- see the larger context of psychological work and for training, and their experience can provide doctoral practice, and I would venture that to minimize personal preferences and counter- a basis for development of the approach as the progress toward the master level would involve transference reactions. ground for career-long development. another ten years after that. (Obviously, this no- One option would be to join formally the The career-long learning program could pro- tion of competence encompasses much more APA competency benchmark effort. Nonethe- vide for members selected significant articles than competence at applying defined technical less, ABPP should probably claim for itself the to read; study materials for a learning group; interventions, and includes an in-depth under- position of final arbiter of standards for post- instructions for establishing and running peer standing of clients’ inner workings and motiva- licensure certifications and examinations. The consultation groups; descriptions of a sequenced tions.) benchmark effort already has tentative stan- series of growth steps, including self-assessment The entry level of Board Certification would dards for “Readiness for Advanced Practice and tools and exercises; instructions for various be defined as including those who have just Specialization” (the current point of Board Cer- kinds of pro bono services for the community; achieved the knowledge necessary for the spe- tification examination and soon to be the point and other such materials. These would be sent cialty and have developed personal attributes of licensure). ABPP could use or amend these to the member on a schedule (or on request), that do not interfere with treatment outcomes. and take for itself the responsibility of defining based on the member’s own growth path. These psychologists can usually figure out some standards for levels beyond entry-level, such as ABPP exists now through the volunteer work things that will be helpful but not always quickly. “journeyman” and “master” levels. of dedicated members, with few paid staff. Many They can apply defined treatment interventions Academies do not even have an office or perma- with some expertise. This level is a cut above nent address. It is an important question, there- licensure. fore, whether this expanded notion of Board Winter 2009 15 Certification, with a lifelong learning program tic method and development of personal at- standards, and until sanctioners understand the and several levels of achievement, can function tributes that enhance therapeutic effectiveness concept that there are several levels of compe- without many more paid staff. The work of de- (self-awareness, countertransference awareness, tence beyond licensure and that those levels are fining standards and creating examinations can unconditional acceptance, etc.). Both areas of important to those who receive services, as well be done by our volunteering members, as can learning would be included in the curricula as to those who pay for them. Our progress in the administration of the examinations them- and growth patterns for both process and tech- defining standards and methods of evaluating selves. Even if the total number of entry-level nique adherents, although there would be more them can be documented (and “advertised”) via diplomates increases dramatically, only some emphasis on personal process for the process- articles in a variety of professional journals, to fraction of them (thirty percent?) will take the oriented therapists and less of this for the tech- begin the process of attitude change in the pro- second-level exam, and only a fraction of those nique-oriented therapists. fession. Mailings to all graduating and newly li- will take the third-level exam. The learning pro- If this proposal were pursued, it would be most censed psychologists would be appropriate, but gram for members can be developed by volun- appropriate to have entry-level certification ex- even more important is the establishment in the teers and sent through e-mail for the most part, aminations administered only by journeyman minds of psychologists that professional growth with perhaps one hard-copy mailing per year or master level diplomates, and journeyman and and development beyond licensure are expect- of additional materials. A few more paid staff master level examinations administered only by ed and that paths of growth and development will be needed for the additional administrative master level diplomates. Grandfathering all cur- have been mapped out for them (by ABPP). paperwork, mailing, and tracking required, and rent ABPP’s who have had seven or more years The greatest amount of personal “marketing” is these can be paid for through the income from of post-licensure experience to the journeyman likely to occur by those motivated toward Board the educational program. Continuing education level could be considered. Certification by wanting to grow professionally, credits could be offered for some of the learn- since they will be the most personally involved ing activities in the self-development program APA in the extended concept of Board Certification. (reading articles, completing comprehensive If APA can embrace the concept that there are self-assessments including self-reflection, etc.), levels of competence beyond the doctorate and Summary and a charge could be made for these credits to beyond licensure, then it may in the long run be Several approaches to expanding ABPP’s influ- support the program. better for ABPP to rejoin APA, rather than be- ence and public image have been described. An There are two major areas of therapeutic ap- ing a separate organization, since then practitio- enhancement of ABPP’s public image is critical, proach and beliefs defining themselves currently ners would view Board Certification as normal which can occur through expanded functions of (and to some extent sparring with each other)— and expected, rather than as something extra or value to practitioners or to health care payers. a “process approach” versus a more technique- separate from normal professional life. This, of The greatest emphasis in this article was on the oriented approach. The process approach course, will be very difficult to accept for many idea of making ABPP into an agent for compre- values the therapeutic interaction and relation- who are loyal to the current concept of ABPP. (I hensive, post-licensure, career-long professional ship highly and would be illustrated in various am not fully informed about the legal ramifica- development, including education, consulta- analytic, uncovering, and relationship therapies. tions of examining to standards but assume that tion, and examinations for several levels of post- The technique approach is more concerned since APA can do this for programs, this could licensure competence. about well-defined and more routine therapeu- also be done for individuals.) It is hoped that this proposal will be considered tic interventions and is well disposed toward seriously by the BOT and by the various boards the notion of empirically supported treatments. Future marketing and academies, since even if it is not adopted, it (No value judgment is implied here. These are Future marketing can be confined to two is- may spur further creative thinking about how to both legitimate approaches.) Adherents of the sues: (1) ensuring that all practitioners know make Board Certification more valued and valu- process approach wish to make their interven- about ABPP Board Certification and view it as able. Others with additional ideas about future tions effective, and adherents of the technique a fair and competent evaluative effort, and (2) forms of Board Certification and activities of approach know that process elements can make establishing in the minds of psychologists that ABPP are invited to join the discussion. their interventions more effective. (Of course, ABPP establishes the standards for Board Cer- each individual practitioner has a unique blend tification and for post-entry-level certifications Christopher Ebbe, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACP, has of process and technique beliefs and behaviors, of achievement and is contributing actively to had a long career in intern and post-doctoral and it is an oversimplification to pretend that the career-long professional growth of its mem- training. He worked on the clinical exam revi- they are only in one camp or the other.) bers. Promoting Board Certification through sion of 1992, served as regional exam coordina- The interests and world views of process and advertising the advantages available to those tor for ABClinP, and is the incoming president technique adherents differ, and the growth and who are Board Certified has reached its limits of the clinical academy. (Comments are invited development program can be tailored to each. of effectiveness, since those advantages are not at [email protected].) Career-long professional growth would focus likely to increase much until ABPP takes its ap- on two major areas—learning about therapeu- propriate place as the acknowledged setter of go to www.abpp.org Attestations are due complete the process online or March 31st, download a form to print out 2009 and submit via fax or mail

16 Winter 2009 Board and Academy News American Academy of Clinical Psychology

Christopher Ebbe, Ph.D., ABPP advertising. establishing greater ties with the clinical exam- President Larry Schoenfeld is leaving the Our greatest concern is the continuing increase ining board, in a final effort toward promotion. Board after serving in that capacity for the past in the average age of Fellows, indicating the lack Newly elected members of the Board are Lisa two years. He has contributed to ABPP and of replenishment by younger diplomates. We Grossman and Fred Alberts. Roger Brooke was APA matters for many years and has left his are trying to face the fact that efforts to promote elected to a second term on the Board. Bob Yu- mark on ABPP (the “senior option” and appli- Board Certification have not worked for clinical fit, Lawrence Donner, and myself will continue cation during graduate school, among others). (perhaps because it is not a clear specialty), so our terms. I hope to continue our recent history His knowledge of organizational history and of it would appear that after a few more tries (an of greater communication with members and “what works” and “what doesn’t work” helped annual solicitation to every clinical psycholo- greater involvement of members in the workings the Board to orient itself to the primary task gist in the country?), either the ranks of Board of the Academy. We welcome inquiries and sug- at hand, which is to clarify (even 16 years after Certified clinical psychologists will continue to gestions from all clinical Fellows (cebbe@alum. 1992!) the mission and role of the Academy. In dwindle, or Board Certification will need a new mit.edu or [email protected]). addition, though, the Board is focusing on addi- twist or face (additional levels of certification?, a tional member benefits, such as “by name” local lifelong learning approach?, ?). We are currently American Academy of Forensic Psychology

Mary Alice Conroy, Ph.D., ABPP outlining the best practice in a particular area. The books follow a common format presenting For the past 20 years, the American Academy A central objective for AAFP is to offer basic the legal context, empirical foundations and of Forensic Psychology has offered a series of education in all aspects of forensic assessment to limits, preparation for the evaluation, data col- workshops for professionals interested in hon- candidates for the Forensic Diplomate, as well as lection, data interpretation, and report writing ing their skills in the forensic arena. In addition to other professionals who may aspire to ABFP and testimony. to the workshops, we are now collaborating on a standards. The first two volumes currently in print are the book series published by Oxford Press. The Ox- The series presents approaches to assessment initial foundations volume (Heilbrun, Grisso, ford Forensic Assessment Series, edited by Kirk that are empirically supported, relevant to the and Goldstein) and one addressing the evalu- Heilbrun, Tom Grisso, and Alan Goldstein, legal community, and consistent with guidelines ation of sexually violent predators (Witt and is aiming to publish 20 small volumes over the for professional practice. Authors for the books Conroy). Works relating to competence for trial next several years. The first volume (Founda- were selected for their expertise in the particular (Zafp and Roesch), juvenile competence (Kruh tions of Forensic Mental Health Assessment) assessment area. Once a volume is drafted, it is and Grisso), and criminal responsibility (Pack- covers basic principles of all forensic evalua- then reviewed by one or more additional experts er) should be published soon, and the entire tions. The remaining 19 volumes each address recommended by AAFP before the final editing series should be in bookstores by 2011. In ad- an area of specialization. The books are each process by Heilbrun, Grisso, and Goldstein. It dition to mental health professionals, judges and to be less than 200 pages, published in paper- is hoped in this way to present as “best practice” attorneys may find the information presented in back, designed to be inexpensive, and aimed at methods that are generally accepted in the field. this concise format helpful. Couple and Family Psychology

The Board (ABCFP) and the Academy chology’s President’s Award for his significant for applying for the senior track and the struc- (AACFP) of Couple and Family Psychology contributions to ABPP and to the field of couple ture for strong mentoring of candidates. Reac- have had an eventful year. First, we would like and family psychology. Dr. John Northman creditation feedback from ABPP confirmed the to give a hearty congratulations to two of our was elected to the chair-elect position of the high professionalism built into the ABCFP, the very best. Dr. Florence Kaslow was awarded Council of Presidents of Psychology Specialty value of board certification in couple and fam- the gold medal for lifetime achievement in the Academies (CPPSA). ABCFP held an election of ily psychology and the vast potential for devel- practice of psychology from the American Psy- board members which resulted in the retention oping diplomates in the discipline. Kudos go to chological Foundation. Many of us, including of Michele Harway, John Northman, and Mark Dr. Karen Prager, Dr. Frank Ezzo, Dr. Florence her whole family, attended the APA/APF cer- Stanton along with the addition of new board Kaslow and Dr. Rodney Nurse for all their hard emony and the dinner that her family gave in member John Thoburn. work in securing successful reaccreditation. her honor. Dr. Nadine Kaslow gave a touching The American Board of Couple and Family The interest in board certification in couple tribute to her mother and colleague. Dr. Nathan Psychology completed the Periodic Compre- and family psychology from prospective can- Turner was awarded a certificate of appreciation hensive Review (PCR) during the past year. AB- didates has not been this high since the early from the American Board of Professional Psy- CFP updated its manual with a particular focus days of the Board. Several of the officers of the chology for his contribution to the couple and on establishing clear criteria for prospective AACFP and ABCFP spent considerable amounts family specialty and he was later awarded the diplomates qualifying for candidacy. Areas that of time nurturing and encouraging potential ap- American Academy of Couple and Family Psy- were reformulated included the requirements plicants to the couple and family specialty. By Winter 2009 17 the end of the conference we had a solid eight ous elements of a site together, from web design Associations) to effect better public relations people commit to pursue their couple and fam- to content. We have also redesigned the AACFP within our profession. ily ABPP within the next year. Dr. John Tho- brochure to reflect the name change to couple There has continued to be a strong collabora- burn (AACFP President), Dr. Melton Strozier and family psychology. tion between the AACFP, ABCFP, Division 43 (AACFP President-elect) and Dr. Rodney Nurse We are evaluating other recruitment ideas (Society for Family Psychology) and the Journal (ABCFP President-elect) have been in touch such as partnering with Division 43 on continu- of Family Psychology. The four way collabora- with these folks since the conference and will ing education workshops, scholarship and pre- tion agreement reached by these organizations continue to nurture them. We believe an impor- sentations at APA; offering scholarship awards last year is now being facilitated by the Family tant part of the mentoring process occurs during to students in conjunction with promoting the Psychology Specialties Council. The four orga- pre-application, helping people with motivation, early registration of psychology graduate stu- nizations are focusing on strategies for increas- reinforcing the positive elements of ABPP certi- dents; developing local new graduate groups ing the identity of family psychology, examining fication and answering any questions regarding that we can point directly to board certification; the possibility of family psychology CE courses, the start of the application process. These eight holding joint conferences with other specialties strategies for influencing policy related to the people are in addition to approximately another through coordination with the Central Office. practice of family psychology, the relationship eight people who are already in the pipeline (un- In the past year the AACFP has particularly between family psychology practice and fam- dergoing some part of the review process). targeted Division 43 (Family Psychology) mem- ily psychology research, as well as strategies for The Academy is assiduously seeking to make bers and Division 43 Fellows. Separate e-mails increasing the number of family psychology pre board certification in couple and family -psy were sent out to members and fellows and there and post doctoral training experiences. chology relevant and necessary for highly ef- was enough response to have made the venture Respectfully submitted, fective practice. The Academy and board have worthwhile. We have continued to encourage launched a joint venture to develop and put up Division 43 board members to pursue board cer- Frank Ezzo, Ph.D. ABPP (outgoing President of a revitalized AACFP web site before the end of tification, and several have in the past two years. ABCFP) the year. It was very clear from the reports of the The ABCFP board has determined that the Past other specialties that a web site is integral to ef- President of ABCFP will serve as a conduit of John Thoburn, Ph.D. ABPP (outgoing President fective marketing and recruitment. The Central information about contributions, awards, and of AACFP) Office’s has strongly committed to helping us accomplishments of Diplomates in Couple and get the web site off the ground. Dr. David Cox, Family Psychology. These various accomplish- ABPP’s executive director has been entirely gra- ments will then be funneled to the appropriate cious and helpful as we’ve begun to pull the vari- organizations (e.g. State and Local Psychology American Academy of School Psychology

A primary goal of the AASP this year has been tail hours, hosted by AASP, to allow individuals to increase the visibility and awareness of the who are board certified to meet with colleagues ABPP credential among school psychologists. who are considering board certification. Board Although there are over 31,000 school psycholo- eligible individuals are invited to attend and cur- gists in the U.S., the number of those who are rent academy members are encouraged to bring board certified is quite small. One explanation guests to these events. Other efforts have in- for this is that only about 30% of school psy- cluded attendance and presentations at national chologists hold doctoral degrees and many work conventions held by professional organizations in settings that do not require licensure by state such as the National Association of School Psy- boards of psychology. chologists. The AASP co-sponsors an informa- Although the number of potential candidates tion/exhibitor booth with APA Division 16 and is limited, the AASP has made strong efforts to regularly holds a panel discussion session on AASP President Bill Erchul with Irwin reach out to eligible colleagues. As part of our ef- “Obtaining Board Certification in School Psy- Hyman Memorial Scholarship recipient forts to promote awareness of the value of board chology.” Sherrie Proctor certification, the AASP has awarded scholar- The AASP has published an annual newsletter ships on an annual basis (i.e., Irwin Hyman and since 2004 and AASP Fellows have written two Nadine Lambert Memorial Scholarships) to white papers addressing issues relevant to the doctoral students. These scholarships are funded field of school psychology as a whole (See http:// through corporate sponsors and AASP Fellows www.theaasp.org/publications.html ). and, over the past four years, we have awarded Although the AASP retains the primary re- 16, $1000 scholarships. Six scholarships were sponsibility for recruitment efforts, continued given in 2008. (See http://www.theaasp.org/ coordination and collaboration with the ABSP scholarships.html and accompanying photo). has proven quite helpful. Although we face AASP President Bill Erchul’s main presiden- challenges in the recruitment process, we will tial initiative was to recruit from the pool of continue these efforts in 2009 and beyond. The APA Division 16 members who are licensed but ABSP has also been working with the AASP not board certified. For example, in May 2008, toward the development of the mentoring pro- e-mails were sent to approximately 650 indi- gram, and specifically a training program for viduals so identified. Replies were received from mentors of current candidates. 15 individuals who expressed high interest and potential for follow through with applications. William P. Erchul, Ph.D., ABPP Further efforts to expand the pool of potential Shelley F. Pelletier, Ph.D., ABPP candidates have included breakfasts and cock-

18 Winter 2009 Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology John E. Lochman, Ph.D., ABPP gage in a set of other relevant activities at these plications for Board certification, as well as for As one of the newest specialty boards, the times, including (1) conducting oral exams, (2) psychologists identified to be likely potential American Board of Clinical Child and Adoles- providing co-sponsorship of these conferences applicants for Board certification, (2) provid- cent Psychology (ABCCAP) has continued to (and of another regional pediatric psychology ing informational sessions to psychology interns develop and evolve during the past year. There conference in Kansas City, Kansas), (3) briefly and postdoctoral trainees, and (3) providing a have been two ABCCAP Board meetings this presenting about ABCCAP and about advantag- professional clinical workshop in the preconfer- past year, both in conjunction with confer- es and procedures for Board certification during ence at the Kansas conference, with the revenues ences conducted by key APA Divisions whose the opening sessions of each of the meetings, (4) going directly to the Academy. members are potential (or current) candidates presenting an hour-long presentation on Board If you know of persons who are interested in for Board certification by ABCCAP. On April certification during the Miami conference, and board certification in the clinical child and ado- 11th the ABCCAP Board met in Miami while (5) providing and staffing information tables at lescent area, have them contact one of our Board the APA Division 54 sponsored conference on these meetings. or Academy members, or check our web page child health psychology was occurring, and on The Board and the Academy continue to work (www.clinicalchildpsychology.com). Anyone October 17th in Lawrence, Kansas, while the Di- closely together, with Academy board members interested in becoming involved in advancing vision 53 sponsored conference on clinical child participating in the ABCCAP Board meetings. the specialty or improving the exam process and adolescent psychology was being held. Hav- The Board and Academy work together on ini- can also contact the listed Board and Academy ing Board meetings during these conferences tiatives such as: (1) mentoring for applicants in members. has permitted the Board and the Academy to en- the pipeline who have already submitted ap- BOARD (American Board of Clinical Credential Reviewer ACADEMY BOARD (American Acad- Child and Adolescent Psychology): Mary Fristad, Ph.D., ABPP emy of Clinical Child and Adolescent Phone: 614-293-4572 Psychology): President Fax: 614-293-4949 John E. Lochman, Ph.D., ABPP Email: [email protected] Academy President Phone: 205-752-6973 Kathleen Hart, Ph.D., ABPP Alfred J. Finch, Jr., Ph.D., ABPP Fax: 205-348-8648 Phone: 513-745-3278 Phone: 843-953-5320 Email: [email protected] Fax: 513-745-4380 Fax: 843-953-6797 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Past President and Representative to BOT Philip C. Kendall, Ph.D., ABPP Academy President-Elect Michael Nelson, Ph.D., ABPP Phone: 215-204-1558 Michael C. Roberts, Ph.D., ABPP Phone: 513-745-3298 Fax: 215-204-5539 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: 513-745-4380 Email: [email protected] Academy Secretary-Treasurer Pres. Elect & Practice Sample Coordinator Ric G. Steele, Ph.D., ABPP, Lynne C. Hardy, Ph.D., ABPP John Piacentini, Ph.D., ABPP Email: [email protected] Phone: 310-206-6649 Phone: 816-234-3584 Fax: 310-871-5284 Fax: 816-346-1382 Academy Past President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fred L. Alberts, Jr., Ph.D., ABPP

Email: [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer James Johnson, Ph.D., ABPP Phone: 352-273-6144 Fax: 352-273-6156 Email: [email protected] American Academy of Counseling Psychology

Ted Stachowiak, Ph.D., ABPP, President selves for their commitment to excellence by un- study the importance and desirability of Board Congratulations to Recently Board Certi- dergoing a formal, voluntary peer examination Certification, and ways to promote Board Cer- fied Counseling Psychologists! Please join the of their competence as Counseling Psycholo- tification among Counseling Psychologists. Dr. American Academy of Counseling Psychol- gists. In addition to distinguishing themselves Jeff Pollard, President Elect of the American ogy (AACoP) in congratulating Dr. Adrienne individually, they have strengthened Counseling Board of Counseling Psychology, and previous Barna, ABPP, Dr. Wayne Hunt, ABPP, and Dr. Psychology’s presence as a Specialty within the President of this Academy, is a member of the Sylvia Marotta, ABPP, for successfully complet- profession of Psychology. STG. The combined efforts of the SCP’s ABPP ing Board Certification in the Specialty of Coun- STG, ABCoP, AACoP, and ABPP are an un- seling Psychology. The Oral Examination was SCP creation of ABPP STG precedented and creative effort to infuse Board hosted by Dr. Jeff Pollard, ABPP, Director of We were very pleased to learn that the Society Certification into the culture of Counseling Psy- Counseling and Psychological Services, George of Counseling Psychology (SCP) has established chology as the standard post-licensure phase of Mason University, on November 8, 2008. These an ABPP STG (Special Task Group), chaired by professional development. Helping graduate successful candidates have distinguished them- Dr. John Westefeld, ABPP, President of SCP, to students to know about Board Certification is an

Winter 2009 19 important part of their training. That is likely to happen more often when those teaching and training are themselves Board Certified.

“Board Certification and the Future of Counseling Psychology.” In the Fall 2008 Student Affiliates of Seven- teen (SAS) Newsletter, Dr. Jeff Pollard, ABPP described for Counseling Psychology graduate students the history and role of ABPP, the ABPP Early Entry Program and the advantages it can offer in their graduate training, application for internship and potentially further postdoctoral training, and as early-career professionals as they work toward Board Certification. He out- lined the benefits of Board Certification, and emphasized the importance of seeking Board Certification to preserving the identity of Coun- seling Psychology as an independent Specialty.

Multiple Efforts to Encourage Counseling Psychologists to Obtain American Academy of Counseling Psychology Board Certification Bylaws Revision Oral Examination, invite your non-boarded col- The Academy is in the process of engaging We are in the process of revising our bylaws to leagues to contact Dr. Charme Davidson, ABPP, in multiple efforts to encourage Counseling update language, such as replacing references to President, ABCoP (charmedavidson@earthlink. Psychologists to obtain Board Certification. “Diplomate” with “Board Certification.” We are net), or Dr. Jeff Pollard, ABPP, President Elect, Dr. Steve Eichel, the Academy’s Past Present, also considering language that would accommo- ABCoP, ([email protected]). For questions is a member of the SCP’s STG on independent date our retired/retiring members. about how the Academy can be involved in fa- practice and will promote Board Certification cilitating the preparation of the Practice Sample in that forum. In addition to the efforts with Supporting Board Certification and the Oral Examination, contact Dr. Ted Sta- SCP’s STGs, the following are being considered: To those of you who are already Board Certi- chowiak, ABPP, President, AACoP, (ted@scs. Significantly updating the Academy’s website; fied, I encourage you to take a non-boarded col- tamu.edu), Dr. Sherry Benton, ABPP, President placing a PowerPoint/Podcast of the new exam league to lunch, or visit with a graduate student, Elect, AACoP, ([email protected]), or Dr. on the website; allowing ABCoP candidates ac- and share your perspective on the importance of Steve Eichel, ABPP, Past President, AACoP), cess to AACoP Continuing Education and spe- Board Certification and the professional growth ([email protected]). cifically ethics in preparation for the oral exam; you experienced as part of the certification pro- Become Involved. The Academy has many op- placing a student representative on the Board; cess. If you are associated with or have access to portunities for Academy members to become funding the student representative’s application a Counseling Psychology academic department, involved. Immediate opportunities include the for Board Certification; providing scholarships we encourage you to talk to faculty about the development of a mentor’s manual, procedures for Board Certification if recipients agreed to be importance of Board Certification, and arrange for keeping better track of our membership, nominated and if elected serve a minimum of a meetings with graduate students to talk about nominations for serving on ABCoP, and the two year term on ABCoP or AACoP within five the importance of Board Certification and the development of awards criteria. Please contact years of Board Certification; providing CE for Early Entry Program. Refer students and poten- me ([email protected]) with your interests in preparing for the examination; providing tem- tial applicants to http://www/abpp.org, to learn these opportunities, or other ideas you have to porary loans to selected applicants to increase more about the Board Certification process. improve achieving the Academy’s purpose. the affordability of the fees. For information about the Practice Sample and Counseling Psychology

Jeffrey W. Pollard, Ph.D., ABPP and Charme would take “constructive action” when a special- attract the required 21 candidates within three S. Davidson, Ph.D., ABPP ty board did not meet this standard. “Construc- years. In virtually every venue where psychology For the past 5 years, insufficient numbers of tive Action” was not defined; however, verbal specialties are discussed, defined, and supported, individuals have sought Board Certification in communications made it clear that the status of ABPP members represent their respective areas Counseling Psychology. In response to the re- “underperforming” boards would change and of specialization. The potential detriment to duced numbers in counseling as well as in other could include their elimination as stand-alone the specialty of Counseling Psychology should specialties, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the boards. The underperforming specialty boards counseling loose its status as a distinct stand- American Board of Professional Psychology were identified and notified by letter when they alone board within ABPP could be greater than (ABPP) took steps to deal with the financial re- failed to meet the standard. the loss of the doctoral programs in Counseling ality created by the low numbers. This action created concern within the Ameri- Psychology at Ohio State University and Michi- The BOT established the “Boards with Low can Board of Counseling Psychology (ABCoP) gan State University. Numbers Workgroup” and created a new stan- as well as the American Academy of Counsel- In order to increase the numbers of applicants, dard to the effect that Boards will examine 21 ing Psychology (AACoP) because Counseling ABCoP undertook a number of strategies that candidates within a three year period. The BOT Psychology was one of the specialties unable to included: creating space for information inter- 20 Winter 2009 views at the Society of Counseling Psychology meeting reflect the Board eliminated the “con- the SCP and ABCoP will devise strategies that (SCP), APA Division 17 hospitality booth at the structive action” phrase and the following will contribute to the definition of the specialty annual meeting of the American Psychologi- sense of the Board (which has to be written by of Counseling Psychology. cal Association (APA), making presentations the standards committee) substituted: “a board ABCoP asks Counseling ABPPs to recruit new at APA and the Association of University and is administratively incorporated into another applicants to the specialty. New initiatives have College Counseling Directors (AUCCCD), and board and is unable to give any new exams in created five areas of examination for potential writing letters to Fellows of APA in SCP. ABCoP that specialty area if the following is true: (a) no new examinees: Psychotherapy, Administration, sent a reprehensive to APA’s annual meeting in exams are given in two successive years, and (b) Instruction, Career, and Supervision. New ap- Boston, in 2008 to met with the leadership of the there is no new applicant/candidate in the pipe- plicants will be given a mentor to guide them SCP. At that meeting, the SCP established a Spe- line.” The yet-to-be-determined wording will ef- through the process and the Board has agreed to cial Task Group (STG) whose primary purpose fectively move the criterion from 21 candidates travel to any location where three applicants are is to identify strategies for increasing participa- in three years to zero in two years before action prepared to be examined. ABCoP has also ini- tion in the board certification process by Coun- is taken. At the December 2008 meeting, “The tiated a scholarship program which is designed seling Psychologists. The STG members are Boards with Low Numbers Workgroup” recom- to reduce the financial impact on applicants. Of Jenny Cornish, Dan L. Jones, Jeff Pollard, and mended to the BOT combining Specialty Boards course, reduced cost of insurance, mobility, sup- Mike Scheel. SCP President-Elect John West- (e.g., Clinical Health and Rehab, Clinical and porting the specialty, and the knowledge that efeld, agreed to serve as chair. The STG has been Counseling, Child Clinical and School). one has achieved the highest credential within meeting via conference call and email and will Although the BOT has yet to finalize the word- their specialty remain as powerful incentives for present a preliminary report at this year’s SCP ing, the action taken by the BOT in eliminating those considering board specialization. mid-year meeting. the “constructive action” phrase has reduced The minutes of the December, 2008 BOT pressure on ABCoP. The Special Task Force of

News from the Specialists On behalf of the American Academy of Fo- Louise Evans has been appointed by the rensic Psychology, President Mary Conroy an- American Biographical Institute as a Founding nounced that Randy K. Otto had received the Member of its International Women’s Review Academy’s Distinguished Contribution to Fo- Board. Dr Evans will serve as an advisor rep- rensic Psychology Award and that Kirk Heil- resenting the United States to recommend out- brun had received the Beth Clark Distinguished standing women worldwide for recognition of Service Contribution Award. their achievements. Dr. Evans’ biography will appear in 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the Robert Fein was the recipient of the annual 21st Century and Great Women of the 21st Cen- Harold Hildreth Award, the highest award of the tury, as well as several other ABI titles. APA Division of Psychologists in Public Service (Division 18).

Scott Meit received two awards at the 2008 APA Convention. The Ivan Mensh Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teaching was given for innovation in teaching and training in medical school and healthcare settings. The Timothy B. Jeffrey Memorial Award recognizes outstanding commitment to health psychology.

Winter 2009 21 Editor’s Corner: The Burdens of History

Robt. W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP At its December meeting, at my suggestion, the BOT appointed me as the first Historian of ABPP. The desirability, perhaps even need, for a his- torian came to my mind over a period of time. I have attended BOT Meet- ings as newsletter Editor since 1990. From time to time at these meetings, Trustees have inquired as to how and why some decisions had been made and what the thinking of past BOT’s were with respect to particular issues. I realized that I had been the only consistent presence at these meetings to provide some of the context of ABPP activity. I also was coauthor, with Russell Bent and Ted Packard, of a 1999 “history of ABPP” article pub- lished in the journal Professional Psychology in which I chronicled the earliest years. I was particularly sensitized to the need for an ABPP Historian through my role as Historian of the APA Division of Public Service Psychologists (18) since 2006. In that role, I interacted with Dr. David Baker of the APA Archives of the History of American Psychology (housed at the Uni- Dr. Goldberg versity of Akron) and made some visits to the Archives. Since 1992, I have deposited the historical Special Anniversary and Archival Issues of At all events, I am going to do what I can during my term to preserve the newsletter with the Archives. In my visits, examining material from ABPP’s heritage through its materials. As one facet of this, I am again several files, I have been amazed at how seemingly inconsequential docu- requesting that any of you who retain copies of The Diplomate from the ments and ephemera have gained historical importance over time. For 1980’s (the old buff and brown issues) either send them to ABPP Central example, a generic boilerplate VA psychologist job description from 1955 Office or fax those materials to us. Thanks very much in advance. highlights the comprehensiveness of services which the journeyman psy- One bittersweet aspect of this role, and the role of Editor and de facto chologist was expected to provide as well as, indirectly and by implication, necrologist, is to inform you of deceased Diplomates in each issue. Since the striving for psychologists’ parity with physicians in the VA system. As the last issue, among others, three specialists particularly significant to the some of you know, I have taken photos of ABPP Convocations and BOT history of ABPP have passed away: Russell J. Bent, John H. Jackson, and meetings for years. I now feel guilty at how much of this material I have Jacquelin Goldman. Special sections in this issue memorialize them and lost or intentionally discarded as passe’ over the years. And at how much their contributions. more may have been lost in the successive moves of ABPP Central Office. Forthcoming Title:

Becoming Board Certified by ABPP

APA Convention or sooner...

22 Winter 2009 Newly-certified specialists July ‘08 - December ‘08

Clinical Rene J. McGovern, Ph.D. Cognitive & Behavioral Jeffrey M. Benware, Ph.D. Kevin M. McGuinness, Ph.D. Kelly R. Ilsley, Psy.D. Steven F. Bucky, Ph.D. Gregory Murrey, Ph.D. Jerome Yoman, Ph.D. John Dsurney, Ph.D. Cynthia Townsend, Ph.D. John Porter Evans, Psy.D. Anne S. Van Dyke, Ph.D. Counseling Mark E. Vogel, Ph.D. John M. Fabian, Psy.D. Wayne P. Hunt, Ed.D. Scott L. Johnston, Ph.D. Sylvia A. Marotta, Ph.D. Christopher J. Ketchman, Psy.D. Clinical Neuropsychology Adrienne Moesel Barna, Ph.D. Michael D. Lynch, Ph.D. Amy A. Alderson, Ph.D. Scott A. Mathias, Psy.D. Scott D. Bender, Ph.D. Couple and Family Marc G. Murphy, Ph.D. Steven Douglas Bodin, Ph.D. G. Andrew H. Benjamin, Ph.D. Christopher J. Nicholls, Ph.D. Dominic A. Carone, Ph.D. Deborah L. Cox, Ph.D. George Steffian, Ph.D. Travis G. Fogel, Ph.D. Alina Suris, Ph.D. Michael R. Greher, Ph.D. Gary A. Taylor, Phh.D. Adele H. Haber, Ph.D. Forensic Terri S. Watson, Psy.D. Lori E. Holt, Ph.D. John M. Fabian, Psy.D. Robin J. Wilson, Ph.D. Michelle L. Imber, Ph.D. Daniel J. Neller, Psy.D. Matthew S. Zimmerman, Psy.D. John W. Kirk, Psy.D. Randall Rattan, Ph.D. Brian J. Leahy, Ph.D. Candyce Shields, Ph.D. Clinical Child Catherine L. Leveroni, Ph.D. Andrew W. Wisch, Ph.D. & Adolescent Psychology Christine Mathiesen, Psy.D. Gordon Zilberman, Ph.D. Rogiros T. Flevotomas, Ph.D. Sarah K. Miller, Ph.D. Greta Francis, Ph.D. James P. Mullin, Psy.D. Rehabilitation Margaret M. Richards, Ph.D. Marsha J. Nortz, Ph.D. Natalie J. Dong, Ph.D. Kathleen M. Sullivan, Ph.D. Arlin Pachet, Ph.D. Pamela J. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Otto Pedraza, Ph.D. Robert L. Karol, Ph.D. Clinical Health Anthony M. Podraza, Ph.D. Timothy D. McManus, Psy.D. Lauren E. Pollak, Ph.D. Shawna L. Ehlers, Ph.D. Sheila M. Saliman, Ph.D. Matthew R. Powell, Ph.D. Linda Garcia-Shelton, Ph.D. Thomas E. Witty, Ph.D. Deborah K. Sokol, Ph.D., M.D. Rebecca S. Hawkins, Ph.D. Nora M. Thompson, Ph.D. Philip L. Knowles, Ph.D. Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, Ph.D. E. Ryann Watson-Stites, Ph.D.

Deceased specialists June ‘08 - December ‘08

Donald Rossi - Clinical Russell Bent - Clinical Jacquelin Goldman - Clinical

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From left: Christine Maguth Nezu, Alan Kazdin, Art Nezu, Philip Kendall, Dan Rohe

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