PSYU-X3399 Psychological Science: Putting Theory Into Practice PDF

4/09/2024 PSYU-X3399 Psychological Science: Putting Theory Into Practice PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND THE APS Wayne Warburton 1 Macq...

4/09/2024 PSYU-X3399 Psychological Science: Putting Theory Into Practice PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND THE APS Wayne Warburton 1 Macquarie copyright statement This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has This material is provided to you as licence toa use) the intellectual property in this Macquarie University student for your individual research andmaterial. Legal study purposes only.and/or disciplinary actions You cannot share this may bepublicly material taken if this material is shared without the University’s online without permission. Macquarie written permission. University is the copyright owner of (or has licence to use) the intellectual property in 2 this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 1  4/09/2024 Why join a professional organisation? Learning More than just your knowledge – sum of the parts Keeps you up to date and at the cutting edge Advice when cases are tricky Peer consultation/CPD Community of practice Friends – often for life 3 Why join a professional organisation? Professional standards and ethics Often those who go astray (sexual misconduct, professional misconduct) are out of touch with their peers. Public know where to find you Public confidence in your ability This material is providedRepresents to you as a the interests of the industry Recognises Macquarie University student for your and rewards excellence in the individual research and study purposes only. profession You cannot share this material publicly Often assist with accreditation online without permission. Macquarie requirements/CPD University is the copyright owner of (or has etc. licence to use) the intellectual property in 4 this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 2  4/09/2024 What sorts of organisations are there? Psychology Australian Psychological Society (APS) More later American Psychological Association (APA) 54 divisions (e.g., media psychology and technology, Div. 42; Society for Personality and Social Psych. Div. 8) 5 What sorts of organisations are there? Counselling Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Over 16000 members largest registration body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia This material is provided to you as a 4 tiers of membership for Macquarie University student for your counsellors/psychothera individual research and study purposes only. pists; need appropriate You cannot share this material publicly qualifications and online without permission. 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Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 10  4/09/2024 APS membership The APS is VERY KEEN to boost its student membership. A key benefit: Friendships and support PSY/PSYU/PSYX3399 students who have joined the APS and attended their local branches report being very welcomed and supported Social and student activities throughout the year 21 APS membership To join: join.psychology.org.au This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has licence to use) the intellectual property in 22 this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 11  4/09/2024 Organisations A final word Organisations have their plusses and minuses BUT It is much harder to do it on your own and it is normally to the detriment of practice For all their faults, all these organisations provide a community of peers, a community of practice and a source of ongoing support. 23 Thanks everyone! This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has licence to use) the intellectual property in 24 this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 12