Welcome to the Fall 2024 SoAP Box Newsletter!
We start off this issue with Dr. Susan Collins’s message in her first President’s column. Dr. Collins introduces herself to our membership, highlights the upcoming CPA and APA themes, and shares numerous opportunities for engaging with SoAP. The contents of this issue echo her call to action, highlighting the activities of individuals and committees serving the Society.
In particular, we’re thrilled to showcase our newest Junior Student Representative, Corey Monley, in the Student Spotlight. You may remember Corey from the SoAP Box Summer Edition Sound Bites. Now, he’s serving the Society in this exciting new role.
The remaining recurring columns in this edition feature contributions from our wonderful committees! In the Diversity Science Spotlight, the 2024 CPA Diversity Committee shares key takeaways from a panel discussion that was held on best practices for effectively mentoring scholars from diverse backgrounds. To promote greater member involvement in these columns, the Outreach & Dissemination Committee shares new and improved guidelines for the Clinician’s Corner, Clinical Pearls, and Clinical Translation column submissions. Finally, the Education & Training Committee emphasizes the value of providing continuing education and highlights various opportunities available through the Society.
Rounding out this issue, you can check out a recent book on Treating Traumatic Stress and Substance Misuse from SoAP members Drs. Denise Hien and Lisa Caren Litt, in Show and Tell. Revisit the excitement of APA 2024 in the SoAP Box Sound Bites.
Also, make sure to check out the CPA Announcements and APA Announcements for conference details and calls for abstracts. While the CPA priority deadline has just passed, make sure to keep an eye out for the opportunity to submit late breaking abstracts in January. The APA submission portal is open now through January 8th, 2025.
Finally, this issue begins the final year of my three-year term as SoAP Box editor. The process of finding the next editor has begun. This position is a great opportunity to give back and engage with the entire Division 50 community! Check out further details in the call for the next editor. Applications are requested by January 6th, 2025.
Looking ahead to the Spring 2025 issue and beyond, I welcome anyone from our membership to contribute a piece or suggestions for content. This includes things that fit within our established structure, as well as new ideas for standalone or recurring columns. Please submit any content to me (jfillo@mailbox.sc.edu) by March 1st, 2025.
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