Houston Psychological Association

Houston Psychological Association HPA provides mental health professionals with opportunities for professional growth and a chance to foster constructive relations.

The purpose of the Houston Psychological Association (HPA) is to promote the development of psychology as a science and profession. HPA provides psychologists opportunities for professional growth and association with other psychologists. It serves to foster constructive relations with allied professionals and to promote ethical standards for psychological practice. HPA offers consumers an information and referral service to facilitate contact with qualified psychologists and a speaker’s bureau to address community concerns. HPA is dedicated to fostering responsible community ties. More than 200 greater Houston area psychologists trained in Counseling, Clinical, Educational, Neuro-, Industrial/Organizational, and School Psychology find this organization useful to keep abreast of current evidence based practices as well as legal and professional issues. HPA meets periodically for social and professional development activities germane to the professional work of psychology. Regular monthly meetings that include 1 hour of professional development from invited speakers are held at a local area restaurant located near the Galleria area.

🚨 Last Chance to Register!Join us Friday, September 26, 2025 • 12–3 PM for the HPA & University of Houston Collaboration...
09/25/2025

🚨 Last Chance to Register!

Join us Friday, September 26, 2025 • 12–3 PM for the HPA & University of Houston Collaboration Workshop with Dr. Rod Goodyear, Emeritus Professor and expert in clinical supervision. Discover the Learning Partnership Framework and gain practical strategies for effective, responsive supervision.

📍 New Location: Hilton University of Houston – Shamrock Ballroom (2nd Floor). Free parking for non-UH registrants; UH affiliates may park in ungated lots or pay $20 at the Welcome Center/Hotel garage. Please arrive ~30 min early.

🍱 Box lunches for pre-registrants + ☕ coffee/tea networking reception after the workshop.

Free to attend • Limited to 120 spots • CEU available (small fee).

👉 Reserve your seat today: https://psychologyhouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=124&ts=1757601022

🧠 Understanding and Treating Individuals with Psychosis📅 Sept 19 | 12:00–1:30 PM (CT) | 💻 ZoomJoin Mimi Arnold, a clinic...
09/18/2025

🧠 Understanding and Treating Individuals with Psychosis
📅 Sept 19 | 12:00–1:30 PM (CT) | 💻 Zoom

Join Mimi Arnold, a clinician passionate about early detection and collaborative care, for an in-depth look at recognizing, assessing, and treating psychosis.

Attendees will:
✔️ Explore key etiologies and symptoms
✔️ Learn practical CBT and ACT interventions
✔️ Gain confidence working with clients experiencing psychosis

This is a must-attend for psychologists seeking to expand their skills and comfort level with psychosis in outpatient settings.

🔗 Register now and elevate your clinical practice! https://psychologyhouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=114&ts=1754492925

📣 HPA x University of Houston Collaboration Workshop🗓️ Sept 26 | 12:00–3:00 PM (CT)📍 Tilman J. Fertitta Family College o...
09/16/2025

📣 HPA x University of Houston Collaboration Workshop
🗓️ Sept 26 | 12:00–3:00 PM (CT)
📍 Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine – Skybox Lecture Hall

Unlock the secrets of effective clinical supervision with world-renowned expert Rod Goodyear! 🌟

In this hands-on workshop, Dr. Goodyear will introduce the Learning Partnership Framework—a powerful, research-based approach to responsive supervision.

What you’ll gain:
✅ A clear roadmap for navigating complex supervisory relationships
✅ Practical tools for case conceptualization & real-time feedback
✅ Strategies to build trust, teach effectively, and support supervisee growth

🎓 CEU credit available (small admin fee)
🥪 Free box lunch included
⚡ Space is limited to the first 120 registrants!

🔗 Reserve your spot now — and elevate your supervision practice!
https://psychologyhouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=124&ts=1757601022

Join HPA and the University of Houston for a special Collaboration Workshop:The Architecture of Supervision: The Learnin...
09/09/2025

Join HPA and the University of Houston for a special Collaboration Workshop:

The Architecture of Supervision: The Learning Partnership Approach to Responsive Supervision
📅 September 26, 2025 | 12–3 PM
📍 Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Skybox Lecture Hall

Featuring Dr. Rod Goodyear, renowned scholar and international leader in clinical supervision.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore research-informed strategies for effective, responsive supervision.

https://psychologyhouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=124&ts=1757020957

HPA Webinar: Understanding and Treating Individuals with Psychosis📅 September 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT💻 Virtual via...
09/08/2025

HPA Webinar: Understanding and Treating Individuals with Psychosis

📅 September 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Join Dr. Mimi Arnold as she explores the etiology and symptoms of psychosis, collaborative approaches with clients, and practical CBT/ACT interventions. Attendees will gain tools for assessment, intervention, and increased confidence in working with clients experiencing psychosis.

👉 Register today to secure your spot!
https://psychologyhouston.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=114&ts=1754492925

September is Su***de Prevention Month.This month is a reminder that every life holds immeasurable value, and that none o...
09/08/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

This month is a reminder that every life holds immeasurable value, and that none of us have to carry our struggles alone.

• Check in with your loved ones. Sometimes a simple “How are you, really?” can open the door to hope.

• Listen without judgment. Offering a safe space can mean more than advice ever could.

• Share resources. Knowing where to turn can save a life.

If you are struggling, please know: you are not a burden. You are not alone. You are loved, needed, and worthy of healing. You will get through this.

❗️In the U.S., you can dial 988 anytime to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can break the stigma, spread hope, and remind each other that tomorrow needs you.

***dePreventionMonth #988

Upcoming HPA Webinar: Understanding and Treating Individuals with PsychosisJoin Dr. Mimi Arnold as she shares practical ...
09/02/2025

Upcoming HPA Webinar: Understanding and Treating Individuals with Psychosis

Join Dr. Mimi Arnold as she shares practical strategies for recognizing, assessing, and treating psychosis. Attendees will explore assessment tools, learn CBT and ACT interventions, and gain greater confidence in working collaboratively with clients.

🧠 Ideal for psychologists seeking to expand their skills in supporting individuals with psychosis.

https://psychologyhouston.org/meetinginfo.php?id=114&ts=1754492925

HPA August Member Spotlight: Lourdes Valdes, Ph.D. 🌟Dr. Lourdes Valdes specializes in helping people navigate anxiety, s...
08/28/2025

HPA August Member Spotlight: Lourdes Valdes, Ph.D. 🌟

Dr. Lourdes Valdes specializes in helping people navigate anxiety, stress, and life’s many transitions. She values creating individualized approaches and safe, supportive spaces where each person’s story matters.

If granted a genie’s wish, she’d ensure mental health care was accessible to everyone, wish for a bright future for her child with disabilities, and—just maybe—ask for a lifetime supply of dark chocolate.

Outside of work, Lourdes enjoys audiobooks (mystery & true crime are her favorites), powerwalking with her happy pup, and competitive family game nights. Guided by compassion and integrity, she strives to live authentically and connect meaningfully with others.

Check your inbox for the full spotlight!

About the Presentation: Psychotherapists across the mental health professions have committed to dismantling systemic rac...
08/22/2025

About the Presentation: Psychotherapists across the mental health professions have committed to dismantling systemic racism; however, strategies for achieving this goal are underdeveloped. This presentation examines how the methods and principles of nonviolent protest developed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the U.S. civil rights movement are similar to many of the skills already used by therapists, and could therefore be adapted by psychotherapists to help address the problem of systemic racism.

About the Speaker: Dr. Kevin Tarlow is a Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He earned a doctorate in counseling psychology at Texas A&M University and previously held a faculty position at Hampton University. Dr. Tarlow’s research explores how histories of race, class, and capitalism can improve the science and practice of psychology.

NEXT WEEK! Psychotherapists as Nonviolent Protesters: Adapting Therapy Strategies for Systemic Change. Join us virtually...
08/21/2025

NEXT WEEK! Psychotherapists as Nonviolent Protesters: Adapting Therapy Strategies for Systemic Change. Join us virtually on August 29 to explore how psychotherapists can use their clinical tools to address systemic racism through the lens of nonviolent protest.

📅 August 29, 2025
🕛 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT
💻 Zoom

Led by Dr. Kevin Tarlow, this powerful session will connect psychotherapy with social justice strategies inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Register now: https://lnkd.in/gHdPDuuv

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