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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · 8d

October SCCAP Member Spotlight ✨ Meet Chaela Nutor, PhD! Dr. Nutor is a recent Emory University grad and currently a postdoctoral fellow at Emory University School of Medicine.
Learn more her about her work at chaelanutor.com.
#sccap53 #psychologistsofinstagram @chaelanutor.bsky.social

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · 12d

Check out EPCAMH's second special issue on behavioral health education, which lays out critical issues for trainers, trainees, and training sites to consider! #SCCAP53 #EPCAMH #psychologytraining #evidencebasedtreatment #childandadolescentpsychology

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · 15d

September is self care awareness month! Self-care is less about quick fixes and more about sustainable choices. What’s one habit you’re choosing to protect your energy this month? #sccap53 #selfcareawarenessmonth #mentalhealth

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · 21d

Ok we are a little late to the #lizard trend butttttt please make sure to follow us on all social media platforms! We are on IG, X, BlueSky, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you’d like to follow us, simply follow us on all platforms with SCCAP53! 🙌

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · 23d

🏛 #InBalance: Science and advocacy are both critical to supporting children and families—but how should psychologists engage in advocacy while maintaining scientific integrity? Learn from Dr. Mary Ann McCabe in this season's "Expert Recommendations": newsletter.sccap53.org/expert-recom...

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Aug 30

Youth often teach us that grief is not just one feeling, but many—sometimes even opposites—woven together. On National Grief Awareness Day, SCCAP recognizes the unique ways everyone carries and expresses grief. 💙🌱

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Aug 26

🎧🧠 #InBalance: What do clinical subtypes of misophonia look like in youth? Gabrielle M. Armstrong and colleagues explore how symptom profiles differ among young people and what these distinctions mean for assessment, diagnosis, & treatment. newsletter.sccap53.org/in-focus-cli...

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Aug 15

Meet SCCAP member, Dr. Jenna Russo, postdoc researcher at the Center for Early Relational Health at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Russo is passionate about bridging developmental and implementation science to advance trauma-informed, equity-driven support for children and families!

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Aug 12

Daniel Waschbusch, Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, and Greg Fabiano co-edited a special issue in EPCAMH on the ADHD Summer Treatment Program to honor the life and legacy of their PhD advisor, William E. Pelham Jr.
🔗 Visit www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... for the full article.
#SCCAP #ADHD #STP

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Aug 7

The APA Convention kicks off today, and SCCAP has some great presentations and events planned over the next three days! Here is a list of what you have to look forward to; the full program brochure can be found at sccap53.org/apa-conventi.... #SCCAP53#APA2025 #SCCAPatAPA

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌞📚 #InBalance: We are thrilled to announce that our Summer 2025 issue of the InBalance Newsletter is live and freely available! This expansive release includes original articles, award winners, event updates, and much more! Find it all here: newsletter.sccap53.org!

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Jul 21

In this EPCAMH article spotlight, Pinciotti and colleagues explore the feasibility and acceptability of SAFETY-A, a brief intervention that PCPs can use to assess for and address youth suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Visit www.tandfonline.com/journals/ueb... for the full article.

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Jul 16

Applying for APPIC internship? Attend this webinar to learn strategies and tips for making the most of the summer leading up to internship application season!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Jun 26

An inside look at integrating science/practice/mentoring- Dr. Evans recalls how treatment for ADHD has developed over the decades in this tribute to Dr. Bill Pelham, creator of the STP.
#sccap #epcamh #mentalhealth #adhd

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Jun 20

We're proud to announce SCCAP Div. 53's programming for #APA2025. Check out our extraordinary slate of sessions, posters, and events @ sccap53.org/apa-convention. You won't want to miss it! Register by July 1 to save with the advance rate @ convention.apa.org! #SCCAP53 #SCCAPatAPA

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Jun 4

Congrats to the 2025 cohort of LEAD!

🔗 Learn more about the LEAD Institute and the full list of 2025 fellows here: sccap53.org/lead-institu...
#SCCAP #SCCAPLEAD #LeadershipDevelopment #DiversityInPsychology

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · May 12

Not all heroes wear capes… some hold space and offer hope. #MentalHealthHeroes
Happy National Mental Health Provider Day to all of the incredible providers within our SCCAP community and beyond! THANK YOU!

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthproviders #SCCAP53

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · May 11

Join Division 53 at #APA2025! We’re bringing together the best of our Division for three days of memorable programming. Registration is open now! convention.apa.org

#SCCAPatAPA #APA2025 #SCCAP53

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · May 8

Voting for SCCAP Division Officers is now open! Cast your votes now until June 6th. Visit sccap53.org/sccap-electi... to learn about each candidate. Voting is a meaningful way to be involved with the operation of the division. We hope you will vote and make your voice heard! #SCCAP53

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · May 5

Just one month until SCCAP's Clinical Practice Insitute, a hands-on, interactive opportunity to engage in case conversations and discuss innovations in evidence-based practice for children and families! Visit the SCCAP website to sign up before it's too late!
#SCCAPintheWindyCity

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy #earthday!! Let's work together to protect the planet for our future generations to come!

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Apr 15

#InBalance: How can mHealth tools support equitable mental health care for Black youth? Dr. Henry A. Willis explores culturally-responsive telepsychology & digital interventions—and how we can design them to foster healing, resilience, & empowerment.

newsletter.sccap53.org/in-focus-cul...

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Apr 11

A letter from Regine Galanti, PhD, SCCAP President, and Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez, PhD, SCCAP Member-at-Large-Diversity, regarding our continued commitment to diversity.

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Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Apr 11

Check out Dr. Alexander's presentation hosted by Division 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice) on April 18th: Landscape of Policy Changes Affecting Youth and Families. Free for students or NO CE. Link to register in our profile/Linktree.

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53) @sccap53.bsky.social · Apr 2

Today is #AutismAwarenessDay !

Autism is a spectrum that includes a diverse range of characteristics and symptoms that vary in intensity and presentation among individuals. Today we celebrate all the unique minds, strengths, perspectives, and voices of individuals with autism!

#sccap53

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