New Jersey Psychological Association

02/09/2026

NJPA Virtual Town Hall on APA’s Updated Model Licensure Act
Tuesday 2/17
7:30pm-8:30pm
Free for members & non-members

Presenters:
NJPA’s APA Council Rep Morgan J. Murray, Jr PhD
NJPA’s Director of Professional Affairs Suz McGroarty, PhD, ABPP
NJPA’s Executive Director Sara Tedrick Parikh, PhD
psychologynj.org

02/04/2026

How does a busy, stressed out, pulled in too many directions psychologist maintain competence in a world which seems to recreate itself several times a day? In addition to providing updates on selected issues in ethical, regulatory and clinical aspects of professional practice of psychology, this webinar will also provide tools for developing habits that will help you stay on top of current developments. psychologynj.org

01/21/2026

Urge your US Senators & Reps to work together to pass bipartisan appropriations bills that protect critical investments in psychology education, research, and behavioral health services. These programs are essential to meeting the growing mental health needs of individuals and families nationwide. Failure to provide adequate funding would fall hardest on vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities, veterans, and rural communities. Act by January 30, 2026! https://buff.ly/7rXqAQH

12/18/2025

Happy Holidays from NJPA! 2025 was a great year with an increase in NJPA membership, expansion of the NJPAGS internship fair into an internship-externship fair, 6 DPA Hot Topics programs, 22 CE programs for a total of 45 credits in CE (including two conferences), 11 new homestudy courses, 6 Legislative Advocacy Trainings (including a Town Hall with NJABPsi and LMHANJ), a fully funded $10,000 Legislative Grant from APA Services Inc, and 13 Voter Voice advocacy campaigns. Next year, we plan to continue our momentum with more membership growth, high-quality CE, other member programming, and advocacy, as well as our second-ever Fall Convention at The Asbury Hotel! We can’t do it without you!

12/16/2025

One in five people are neurodivergent, which means that they have different brains (i.e., ADHD, giftedness, Autism, dyslexia) and ways of interacting with the world. And while there are many different types of schools designed to support neurodivergent learners, supporting neurodivergent students in public school is the baseline of service. Understanding the neurodiversity of our students empowers teachers, administration, and coaches. Register here: https://buff.ly/lBnVoTL

12/16/2025

Ready to step into leadership with NJPA?

Applications are now open for our first NJPA Leadership Academy—a selective, immersive experience designed to build emotionally intelligent leadership skills that translate across NJPA, professional organizations, and your career.

Open to members at any stage of their career.

Apply by January 7, email CV and letter of interest to membership@psychologynj.org with the subject line “NJPA Leadership Academy.”

12/11/2025

Save the Date! The NJPA 2026 Spring Conference will be held on April 24, 2026. Hope to see you there!

12/02/2025

This training focuses on understanding and addressing the unique challenges youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face during medical encounters. It will include case-based role-playing, creating social stories, and designing sensory-friendly interventions are psychologically grounded coping strategies for youth with ASD as they leverage structured and individualized approaches to enhance social understanding, emotional regulation, and adaptive behavior. https://buff.ly/sqonFY4

11/26/2025

Support The NJPA Foundation's Mission This Giving Tuesday! Join us in supporting the education and research of psychology graduate students who are dedicating their future careers to treating the mental health and well-being of underserved populations throughout New Jersey. 100% of proceeds from this fundraising event go to support this mission by issuing graduate students grants and awards to help fund their training and research. Donate Today! https://buff.ly/2W0FNeD

11/26/2025

11/19/2025

LAST CALL! Do you want to build your skills for advocacy and learn more about advocacy priorities for psychologists across New Jersey? Join our Inter-Mental Health and Psychological Associations Coalition (IMPAC) New Jersey Advocacy Town Hall! IMPAC is a unique collaboration between the New Jersey Association of Black Psychologists (NJABPsi), the Latino Mental Health Association of NJ (LMHA-NJ), and the New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA). This event is FREE for members of NJABPsi, LMHA-NJ, and NJPA. https://buff.ly/InIf47a

11/13/2025

In a time when relationships are increasingly recognized as central to meaning and well-being, APA’s latest Stress in America™ survey revealed that societal division in our nation is a significant stressor for many US adults. Sixty-two percent of US adults reported societal division as a significant source of stress in their lives. Half of adults in the US reported feelings of emotional disconnection, saying they have felt isolated from others (54%), felt left out (50%), or have lacked companionship (50%) often or some of the time. Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/XQmTotE