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The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Division 36, Research, and Student Resources . By: [Your Name Here]. What is division 36?. Div. 36 Mission Statement. Division 36: Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Mission Statement:

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  1. The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Division 36, Research, and Student Resources  By: [Your Name Here]

  2. What is division 36? Div. 36 Mission Statement

  3. Division 36: Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality • Mission Statement: • The Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is a division of APA that . . . • promotes psychology theory, research, and clinical practice to understand the significance of religion and spirituality in people’s lives and in the discipline of psychology. • The Society . . . • facilitates the interchange of ideas between science and clinical and applied practice, and • seeks through its activities to increase public awareness of psychological dimensions of religion and spirituality. • The Society . . . • is nonsectarian and does not espouse or endorse any particular religion positions or beliefs. • It welcomes psychologists and others around the world interested in the psychology of religion and spirituality.

  4. Division 36 members: Clinicians, researchers, & more

  5. Division 36 Members: Mental Health

  6. Division 36 Members: Other Psych Research Fields

  7. Division 36 Members: Other fields

  8. Why research the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality? Research Relevance

  9. The psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Research Relevance • [Insert your reasons here; see below for examples] • Religious and spiritual diversity • Multidimensionality and complexity of religiousness and spirituality • Religion and spirituality are integral to individuals’ lives and societies • Religion and spirituality can be a source or solution to problems • Clients are interested in integrating spirituality into treatment and/or are concerned that clinicians will not be sensitive to their religious and spiritual beliefs • Clinicians are reticent or feel unprepared to address spiritual and religious matters in therapy

  10. Research within Division 36 [Your research topic here]

  11. Research within Division 36 • [insert research you or others conducted, see examples below] • Top 5 PRS Articles (i.e., most frequently downloaded in the last 3 months) • Jackson, B. R., & Bergeman, C. S. (2011). How does religiosity enhance well-being? The role of perceived control. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 3, 149 – 161. • Bartz, J. D., (2009). Theistic existential psychotherapy. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 1, 69 – 80. • Leach, M. M., & Sato, T. (2013). A content analysis of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality journal: The initial four years. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 3, 61 – 68. • Jankowski, P. J., & Sandage, S. J. (2011). Meditative prayer, hope, adult attachment, and forgiveness: A proposed model. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 3, 115 – 131. • Leonard, K. C., Cook, K. V., Boyatzis, C. J., Kimball, C. N., & Flanagan, K. S. (2013). Parent-child dynamics and emerging adult religiosity: Attachment, parental beliefs, and faith support. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 5, 5 – 14.

  12. Why get involved in Division 36?: Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits

  13. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:1.PowerPoint Toolkit • This PowerPoint is available to you, our student members, on the division’s website and APA Communities page so you can . . . • Have easy access to information regarding the division’s student resources • Use it to promotethe division and the psych of religion and spirituality field overall • Modify it so you can inform others about your research • Equip others in the field to promote the division and the psych of religion and spirituality field by sharing this information

  14. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:2. Events • Annual Midyear Conference • Student Events • Informal mentoring events • Student research spotlight symposium • Free student breakfast • Poster sessions (with student poster awards)

  15. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:2. Events • APA Convention • Student events • Social Hour • Speed Mentoring Session • Student Research Spotlight Symposium • Student Feedback and Resources Session • Poster Session • Hospitality suite sessions • Division programming • Division social hours

  16. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:3. Website • Division 36 (division36.org) Student Involvement Page:

  17. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:3. Website • Student Involvement Page: • How to join the students’ electronic mailing list • A few of the student opportunities at annual conferences • APAGS co-reps’ contact Info • PowerPoint toolkit

  18. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:4. Communication • Division’s Electronic Mailing Lists (or List Serves) • Announcement • General • Student • Division 36 Facebook Pages • Div. 36’s APA Communities Page and Just for Students Page

  19. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:5. Networking & Support • Social Hours (Division & Student) at APA Convention • Breakfast, Luncheons, & Reception at Midyear Conference • Volunteer for the Hospitality Suite at APA Convention • Student Eventsat APA and Midyear Conf. • Contact your APAGS Student Co-Reps • Coming soon: Student Campus Reps

  20. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:6. Awards • Student Research Awards • 6 students/year • Deadline: Early June • Up to $700 • Presentation of results expected at APA or Midyear

  21. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:6. Awards • Student Poster Awards • Midyear and (possibly) APA • Announced through the list serves, website, and event chair e-mails • Includes: • A ribbon to place on the poster during initial presentation • Announcement of the winning poster in the newsletter and list serves • Another item to put on your CV

  22. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:6. Awards • Student Research Spotlight Symposium • Midyear and (possibly) APA • Announced through the list serves, website, and event chair e-mails • Includes: • Approximately 4 students’ submissions chosen to be part of a symposium highlighting the research of student members • Announcement of the chosen submission in the newsletter and list serves • Another item to put on your CV

  23. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:7. Student Involvement • Submit to be an APAGS Student Co-Rep • Announced through list serves • Task Force for Student Involvement* • Student Campus Rep. Committee* (student campus rep opportunities coming soon) • Use & Share the PowerPoint Toolkit • More opportunities are always being developed! • *Contact your APAGS Student Co-Rep for more info

  24. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:8. Publications • Div. 36 newsletter • Announces and describes student awards • Division’s event info 1 2

  25. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:8. Publications • Div. 36 newsletter

  26. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:8. Publications • Divion 36’s Journal: Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 1 2

  27. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:8. Publications • Division 36’s Journal: Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

  28. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:8. Publications • (NEW!) Spirituality in Clinical Practice journal *Not a division journal but an APA journal edited by Lisa Miller, Ph.D., (council member) and Len Sperry, Ph.D., (division member)

  29. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:9. Reviews • Religion in therapy, mental health, and more: • APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality (2013). • Vol 1.: Context, Theory, and Research • Vol.2: An Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

  30. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:9. Reviews • Graduate Programs on Religion: * Updated Oct. 2013

  31. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:9. Reviews • Dr. Nielsen’s website • Teaching syllabi • Programs and Researchers

  32. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:9. Reviews Coming Soon! -List of Clinical Internship Sites with some Focus in Psych of Religion and/or Spirituality

  33. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:10. Student Membership • $15 (Register through APA or the division) • Access to the division’s list serves and APA communities page • Free subscription to the PRS journal and newsletter • Participation in division events • Student research and poster awards • Mentoring and social networking

  34. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:11. Coming soon! The division’s student co-reps are always working toward creating additional resources and opportunities for students. Join the listserves, Facebook groups, and the division’s APA communities page for students so you can (a) be the first to hear about new opportunities and resources, (b) get involved in the division, and (c) let your co-reps know how they can help you

  35. Div. 36 Student Resources, Opportunities, & Benefits:How to Get more involved Please contact division 36’s student co-reps. Current co-reps are listed on the website: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-36/leadership/ appointed/index.aspx

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