Did we mention we have two fantastic websites? effectivechildtherapy.org for parents to learn more about effective child therapy, AND scaap53.org for all your member needs

📣 SCCAP Board Nominations are open & apps are due 12/15! We’re seeking nominations for: • President-Elect • Secretary • Member at Large – Membership Check out the post for position details, qualifications, and application instructions! #SCCAP #div53

Thanks Dr. Brad Nakamura for sharing your advice to recent grads! Shifting your thoughts can definitely feel hard to do, especially when you have been recently rejected by your dream school/ job, but it can be a helpful to think about what other opportunities are out there. #grad

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we encourage you to take a moment to check in, reach out, and share resources. 💛 Scroll to learn more about helplines, websites, and safety planning. #SCCAP53 #WSPD2026 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Here are a few quotes from Dr. Kelsie Okamura with her tips and tricks for any recently graduated students, whether they are undergraduates or graduate students: 'Take the time to learn what truly matters to you, and make sure you do not compromise on it.' #gradschool #sccap53

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month. What are some things you hope to learn about youth suicide? #youthsuicide #sccap53 #youthsuicideprevention #youthsuicideawareness #apa

🔍 #InBalance: In our Summer 2026 "In Focus" article, Lauren Fleming examines risks, warning signs, consequences, & evidence-based treatment approaches for parental burnout—offering insights for clinicians working with children and families. Read it here: newsletter.sccap53.org/in-fo…

☀️📚 #InBalance: We are thrilled to announce that our Summer 2026 issue of InBalance is now live and freely available! Inside, you'll find updates from leadership, recognition of 2026 awardees, and more! Read it all here: Newsletter.SCCAP53.org

Part 2 of SCCAP Suite Programs

Who’s ready for the #apa2026 convention? 🗣️🙌 Don’t miss the SCCAP Suite Programs during the convention at the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C., Liberty Salon J., on Level 4. See ya’ll there! (I heard there’ll be snacks 👀) - part 1 #SCCAPatAPA #SCCAP53

We’re looking for an Editor in Chief!! (Please see the listserv email for more information)

The countdown to APA 2026 is on! 🎉 SCCAP Division 53 is proud to announce our programming for this year's convention in Washington, DC. We can't wait to see you in August! Save this post so you can refer back to the schedule! #SCCAPatAPA #APA2026 #SCCAP53

Webinar happening THIS Friday!! ‼️🔔 #sccap53 #psychology #sccap

Please follow along @helpyourkeiki and @camhdhawaii (on Instagram) to see the work that Dr. Nakamura and his team are doing to better the mental health of youth! 🎉 (Part 2)

In celebration of #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aanhpi #aanhpiheritagemonth, we’re elated to share a small subset of the nearly two decades of incredible work that Dr. Brad Nakamura has done. 🎉 (Part 1)

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 💚, we break down some common myths about child & adolescent mental health. 💡 Early understanding = early support. Let’s replace misconceptions with evidence and empathy! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SCCAP #ChildAdolescentPsychology

It’s time for another round of article spotlighting! Super interesting study and fantastic addition to your reading list. Check out our bio on IG to learn more!

We’re launching something new! 🚀 Introducing EXIT (Exposure-based Interventions & Treatments)—a Special Interest Group focused on strengthening and advancing exposure-based care for youth. 👉 Interested? Sign-up can be done on the Div 53 website! #Div53 #sccap #ExposureTherapy

The 2026 WAAD event is organized by the Institute of Neurodiversity (ION), with the support of the United Nations Department of Global Communications To see the full details of the program, please click on our IG’s bio to access the page and click “programme”. #autism

🌿📚 #InBalance: We are excited to share that the Spring 2026 issue of InBalance is now live and freely available! This issue features new articles, expert recommendations, and updates for the clinical child and adolescent psychology community. Read here: Newsletter.SCCAP53.org.

Mary Whiton Calkins was a leading figure in early psychology and the first woman to serve as APA president, without ever being awarded the PhD she earned. SCCAP recognizes her contributions this Women’s History Month💜 #WomensHistoryMonth #SCCAP #WomeninPsychology