The following is the Presidential Message by PSCP’s then-President Christina Gallman Kemp, Psy.D. that was published online in the PSCP Newsletter on February 6, 2024. We are republishing it here, with Dr. Kemp’s permission, to acknowledge the continued importance of learning about and appreciating the contributions of Black Americans in many fields, including psychology. African [...]
The Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) annual convention was held in King of Prussia PA in mid-June. The convention was a great success and PSCP was highly visible throughout the convention. PSCP was one of the Exhibitors at the Convention's Exhibitors' Hall Wednesday through Friday. With the able assistance of our Administrator Nicole Dietz, many convention attendees learned about or became reacquainted [...]
The PSCP Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales. PSCP honored Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. for his accomplishments in the field of psychology. Christina Gallman Kemp, Psy.D., was given the PSCP Past President award by PSCP President Gerald T. O'Brien who also recognized [...]
You are cordially invited to the PSCP: The Psychology Network 2025 Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony Sunday, April 6, 2025 6pm to 9pm Joseph Ambler Inn 1005 Horsham Road North Wales, PA 19454 We will be presenting our Distinguished Psychologist Award to Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. Full Course Dinner Live Music Cash Bar Cost: [...]
PSCP: The Psychology Network hosted a networking event at Bahama Breeze in King of Prussia on Thursday, November 21, 2024. There were about 60 mental health professionals in attendance where everyone was able to network and were entered into a raffle for a free CE program as well as lovely plants. We want to thank [...]
The PSCP Annual Event was held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Valley Green Inn in Philadelphia. PSCP honored Tamar Chansky, Ph.D. for her accomplishments in the field of psychology. Robert Jann, Ph.D., was given the PSCP Past President award by PSCP President Christina Gallman Kemp, Psy.D. who also recognized PSCP board members, HSC [...]
PSCP FAMILY PICNIC Sunday, June 9, 2024 1pm to 4pm Rain date -June 30, 2024 Bala Cynwyd Park 398 Trevor Lane Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 This event is free, significant others and children are welcome for a fun day in the outdoors. RSVP is required! PSCP will provide hamburgers & hot dogs. Please bring a [...]
You are cordially invited to the PSCP: The Psychology Network 2024 Annual Banquet and Fundraiser Sunday, May 5, 2024 6:30pm to 9:30pm Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road Philadelphia, PA 19118 Please note the event will take place in a covered outdoor space We will be honoring our esteemed 2024 Awardee: Tamar Chansky, Ph.D. Full [...]
The Art of Being a Failure as a Therapist—Haley Revisited Jay S. Efran Temple University It has been more than fifty years since Jay Haley published his sardonic essay, "The Art of Being a Failure as a Therapist." In that piece he argued that failing as a therapist was too important to be left entirely [...]
Written By: Harry J. Aponte, PhD (h.c.), MSW, LCSW, LMFT How can therapists be formally trained through their personal resonance with clients and through their personal vulnerabilities to walk in their clients' shoes - perceiving their clients' pains and struggles, feeling them, and being able to more actively and therapeutically relate to them and their [...]
