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NEW Survey - Your West Virginia Psychological Association is already making plans for the 2009 Spring Event and Fall Conference, as well as the 2010 educational offerings, and we'd like your input.  The dates and locations for the 2009 events have already been finalized, but please take less than five minutes to answer the seven questions about the content of the 2009 events and the timing, location and content of the 2010 events.

NEW Publication -The 2008 Fall Newsletter has been posted to the "Publications" page.  You must log in to see the latest issue, including coverage of the 2008 Fall CE Conference, results of the national and state CE survey project, taking care of ourselves and others, a lighthearted look at "Cody's Laws," legislative information and ways to step up to leadership.

NEW - Fall Conference Highlights - In case you were unable to attend the September 19-21 WVPA Fall Conference, visit our photo gallery to see what you missed.  Thanks to our outstanding speakers for making this a stellar event:  members of the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists, Sandra Stroebel, Jeff Harlow, Darlene Ratliff-Thomas, John Linton, Fred Krieg, Sheila Kelly, David Clayman, William Fremouw and Joe Scotti!  For our members who missed the event, several of our speakers have allowed us to include their handouts on the "Publications" tab.  You must log-in to see the handouts.

Don't miss our 2009 CE conferences, the 2009 Spring CE Event, April 24 and 25, at the WVU Building on the campus of CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston, and the 2009 Fall Conference, September 18-20, at the Marriott Town Center Hotel in Charleston!

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Recent Publications -

The WVPA Summer Newsletter and 2008 Fall CE Conference Program are now available online.  All West Virginia licensees will receive copies in the mail later this month, but please feel free to print a copy now and register for this outstanding conference.  Please share this link with peers and colleagues who may not be members of the West Virginia Psychological Association.  The newsletter also contains election results for 2009 officers, plus a membership application for nonmembers.

The 2008 Spring Newsletter has been posted to the "Publications" page.  You must log in to see the latest issue, including coverage of the 2008 Spring CE Event and a recap of the 2008 legislative session.

The 2008 WVPA Membership Directory has been posted to the members' only "Publications" page.  Your listing in the directory is based on information you provided on your 2008 dues statement.  If the information is incorrect, please send the correct information to info@wvpsychology.org.

Legislative Update -
WVPA Delegation visits Congressional offices as part of APA's State Leadership Conference.
 
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WVPA Forums
At the request of several members, the West Virginia Psychological Association is adding forums to this web site.  Current topics include:
Professional Practice
Homework Assignments for Clients
Introduce Yourself
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