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APACONNECTGUIDE 2020

Information Resources

Networking

Advocacy

Monitor on Psychology

Scientific Research

Professional Training and

Services

Your Membership Handbook

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Your APA Membership

Working together to improve the human conditionAs an APA member, you are part of a strong, vibrant community of your peers dedicated to our vision — to change the world with “a strong, diverse and unified psychology that enhances knowledge and improves the human condition.”

Our mission is to bring about this change by promoting the advancement, communication and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives. Our new strategic plan (www.apa.org/about/apa/strategic-plan) reflects these goals and will focus on:■ Utilizing psychology to make a positive impact on

critical societal issues.■ Preparing the discipline and profession of psychology

for the future.■ Elevating the public’s understanding of, regard for,

and use of psychology.■ Strengthening APA’s standing as an authoritative

voice for psychology.

Your membership helps support our vision, mission and strategic plan.

Helping you thrive professionally and improve livesWith access to a range of invaluable tools and resources, you can broaden your knowledge, advance your career and expand your network for research or sharing experiences.

Throughout 2020, APA will continue to provide enhanced services to help you thrive professionally. Together, we can ensure psychology has a greater impact in benefiting society and improving lives.

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Resources for You at Every Stage of Your CareerBenefits for All Members

Member-Exclusive Section – On the APA website featuring original webinars, videos, and articles focused on topics such as professional development, managing student debt, networking, and more. apa.org/members

Free CE Credit Programs – Earn 5 FREE credits (1 CE credit per program) annually from the Monitor on Psychology’s “CE Corner” series, and learn about the latest developments across psychology. on.apa.org/free-ce

Professional Training – Live and VOD learning on topics such as improving practice delivery, treatment of substance abuse disorders, teaching, lab management, and leadership. apa.org/members

Highly Cited Research – Downloadable collections of research from APA publications on topics ranging from neuroscience to I/O psychology. on.apa.org/science-content

Student Loan Benefits – Manage all of your student loan information on one platform. Access free counselors and repayment planning tools to lower your monthly payment or repay your debt sooner. on.apa.org/iontuition

Member Discounts – Save on scholarly books, journals, children’s books, and electronic resources. apa.org/pubs

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For Members, Associates, and Affiliates

Core Benefits (apa.org/membership):■ Publications and resources

• The Monitor on Psychology• American Psychologist*• APA Member Update

■ Up to 60% off subscription rates on dozens of journals (print and online)

■ Discounts (up to 25%) on hundreds of books and videos

■ Reduced registration rates for the APA Annual Convention

■ Access to career support and resources through APA psycCareers and the member-exclusive section on apa.org

■ Access to CE offerings with discounts on fee-based programs

■ Networking opportunities including access to membership in 54 APA divisions in your area of interest

■ Funds and awards to attend conferences outside the United States and Canada

*International Affiliates pay an additional fee to receive American Psychologist

Publications CreditMembers and associate members receive an annual $55 publications credit toward their APA-published journal and APA psycNET® subscriptions. Student affiliates receive an annual $10 credit toward their APA-published journal subscriptions.

Core Benefits

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Voting Privileges Full members vote to elect the association president and members to the APA Council of Representatives. Associate members may vote or hold office in APA after 5 consecutive years of membership in the association.

Graduate Students Graduate student affiliates are automatically enrolled in the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS). Undergraduate and high school student affiliates may join APAGS for an additional fee. APAGS will give you access to tools to help you succeed in graduate school and your career, including:

■ A digital subscription to the Translational Issues in Psychological Science (TPS) quarterly journal from APA and the opportuntiy to publish, review, and serve on the TPS editorial board.

■ Eligibility to apply for more than $200,000 in awards from APA for grants, research, and travel.

■ A voice in APA and the opportunity to develop leadership skills by running for an elected position on the APAGS committee or by serving on one of the APAGS subcommittees adressing issues in these areas: advocacy, racial and ethnic diversity, sexual orientation and gender diversity, science, and APA convention planning.

■ Reduced registration rate for the APA Annual Convention and FREE registration for first authors and volunteers; reduced or waived fees to several APA discipline-specific divisions.

■ Career and information resources such as the APAGS Resource Guide for Ethnic Minority Graduate Students, the APAGS Climate Guide for LGBTQ+ and Allied Students and Professionals, and Proud and Prepared: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Students Navigating Graduate Training.

■ A plethora of other tools including online resources (apa.org/apags), social media, gradPSYCH blog, mentoring programs, webinars, virtual and live workshops, podcasts, toolkits, training videos, loan repayment and forgiveness information, and more!

■ Free first-time membership to select APA divisions.

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TeachersCommunity college teacher affiliates are automatically enrolled in APA Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges (PT@CC), and high school teacher affiliates are enrolled in APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS). These membership communities serve as a nationwide network, providing unique benefits, services, and support for high school and community college teachers and their students. In addition to the core benefits above, APA teacher affiliate benefits include:

■ Psychology Teacher Network, a quarterly (opt-in) newsletter for psychology teachers featuring articles about scholarly and innovative practices, teaching activities, and news of workshops and conferences

■ Psychology Student Network, an online newsletter for psychology students featuring articles about careers in psychology and opportunities for undergraduates

■ Psych Learning Curve Blog, a place where you can explore the latest in psychology education and education in psychology

■ Unit lesson plans and other curriculum resources

■ A digital subscription to Translational Issues in Psychological Science, a quarterly APA journal that focuses on how psychological science contributes to important current topics

■ Assessment strategies for the teaching of psychology

■ Leadership and networking opportunities

■ Specialized APA convention programming for teachers

■ Project Assessment (PASS) — a collaboratively developed digital library of solutions to help psychology teachers demonstrate evidence of teaching and learning effectiveness

Find out about more resources for teachers at apa.org/ed.

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InternationalPsychologists and psychology students who live outside of the United States and Canada can join APA as an International Affiliate, a membership community that comes from over 146 countries. International Affiliate benefits include:

■ Publications and resources: Monitor on Psychology, APA Member Update, and Psychology International

■ Low annual subscription rates for dozens of APA-published journals and hundreds of books, videos, and electronic resources

■ Reduced registration rates for the APA Annual Convention

■ Access to career support and resources through APA psycCareers

■ Access to courses that will continue your learning in the field

■ Networking opportunities, including access to membership in 54 APA divisions in your area of interest

Specifically, for International Affiliates:■ Notices of international opportunities

■ Eligibility for travel awards

■ Support from APA’s Office of International Affairs (apa.org/international)

■ International Psychology Bulletin

■ APA International Affiliates Corner (on.apa.org/apa-ia-corner)

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APA Supports Early Career Psychologists APA recognizes the unique interests and concerns of early career psychologists (ECPs), our fastest growing member cohort who are within ten years of their degrees. Your participation will help shape the future of the discipline and our association. APA offers you these targeted resources:

■ Career and professional development, including access to courses that will continue your learning in the field such as our very popular “How Did You Get That Job?” series.

■ Multiple ways to connect with fellow members, like a dedicated e-mail discussion group and learning communities in our new online leadership academy.

■ Networking opportunities, including access to 54 APA divisions in your area of interest, and in-person events like our annual convention (August 6–9, 2020 in Washington, DC).

■ Financial planning blog posts, videos, webinars, and interactive tools, including salary data and negotiation skill support.

■ Articles on work-life fit, parental leave, and other family matters.

■ Research, emerging news, and travel grant roundups.

■ Support in creating an Individual Development Plan.

■ Leadership and mentoring opportunities, including the ability to serve in nearly every governance group across APA, including the Board of Directors and Council of Representatives.

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■ Federal advocacy for social justice issues, discipline-specific matters, and wallet issues such as loan forgiveness, grantmaking, and reimbursement.

You can find information about these resources and much more at apa.org/members and at apa.org/careers/early-career.

Your Team at APA is Working Toward:■ Expanding leadership development courses

and programming. The new APA Emerging Leaders in Psychology Academy (apa.org/emerging-leaders) is designed to give psychologists the skills it takes to successfully transition into a leadership role.

■ Increasing advocacy for the preservation of loan forgiveness programs and traditional career pathways.

■ Ensuring licensure is more accessible upon graduation.

■ Helping ECPs pursue meaningful careers in new and emerging settings.

■ Creating more spaces for ECPs to lend their skills to address social problems (see apa.org/citizen for inspiration).

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APA Plays a Vital Role in Helping You Attain Your GoalsGet involved, stay current with the latest developments in psychology, and reap the career benefits of your APA membership. APA offers you many opportunities to expand your knowledge in specific areas, earn continuing education credits, and advance your career.

Find Your Professional Home in an APA DivisionJoining one or more of APA’s 54 divisions is a powerful way to expand on your knowledge and connect with colleagues who share your scientific, academic, and professional interests. Receive information about developments in your interest area or subfield through division communications and publications, by attending and presenting at professional meetings, and by becoming involved in a variety of activities that will expand your professional and personal horizons. For more information, visit on.apa.org/apa-divisions.

APA FellowsBe recognized for your special contributions to the field and become an APA Fellow. Fellow status distinguishes members of the Association who have shown evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology as a science and as a profession. apa.org/membership/fellows

Enjoy Lifelong Learning with Continuing EducationAPA’s continuing education (CE) programs support your lifelong learning and professional development. Each program gives you the opportunity to complete continuing education that fits your interests, your schedule, and your

Professional Development

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budget. As an APA member, you will receive a discount on all CE programs. apa.org/education/ce

Independent Study Programs for CE Credit■ APA Book-Based Programs are derived from

leading APA books and other publications that cover an array of topics.

■ The Clinician’s Corner is a monthly webcast series led by prominent practitioners and scholars working in key areas of professional practice. Strengthen your expertise and increase your knowledge of crucial clinical topics by attending these webcasts. Participants can attend in two ways: live online or on-site at the APA in Washington, DC.

■ Video On-Demand (VOD) Recordings are taken from live Clinician’s Corner webcasts, APA Convention CE Sessions, and CE Workshops. We offer digital video recordings with synchronized downloadable PowerPoint slides.

■ Deepen your skill set with Article-Based Programs from APA publications (APA Monitor on Psychology’s CE Corner, Clinician’s Research Digest, and The Counseling Psychologist) featuring top experts on a wide range of today’s most significant topics and interests.

CE Workshops and Sessions at the APA Annual ConventionDuring the APA convention, you can attend your choice of over 70 CE Workshops. CE Workshops are half-day (4-hr) or full-day (7-hr) intensive trainings on a wide range of topics. You may also choose from more than 300 CE sessions for one low price.

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Take Your Career to the Next LevelAPA Member ResourcesVisit the member-exclusive section on the APA website (apa.org/members) to access great tools to help you advance your career and expand your professional network. Attend virtual conferences and workshops, watch keynote presentations from APA’s Technology, Mind & Society conference, learn how psychologists became successful in nontraditional careers in the popular “How Did You Get That Job?” series, and much more.

APA psycCareersAPA psycCareers is a robust source of psychology jobs from employers looking to hire APA members. Head to psyccareers.com to post your CV/resume and apply for open positions. Going to APA 2020? Look for the APA psycCareers LIVE Job Fair in the Solutions Center for one-on-one career coaching, timely career management sessions, and to meet employers looking to hire. If you are looking to employ psychologists, members receive a 15% discount on all job postings. Enter code MEMBER15 when purchasing job ad space on psyccareers.com.

Psychologist Locator APA’s Psychologist Locator offers a better way for patients to find you. Take advantage of this free benefit of your APA membership and enhance the visibility of your practice. Create or update your profile today at apa.org/members/locator.

APA Membership Directory Automatically included with your membership, the newly enhanced online directory makes it easy to connect with those who share your interests. Visit the APA Membership Directory at community.apa.org/home.

Career Tools

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MyAPA, Social Media, and Mobile Apps

Manage Your Membership with MyAPA MyAPA is an easy-to-use, convenient online portal. If you haven’t done so already, go to my.apa.org, register, and create your profile. Log on to MyAPA at any time to update your personal information, enhance your APA member profile with your interests, and:

■ Renew your annual membership

■ Subscribe to one or more APA databases and journals

■ Join a division (or state, provincial, or territorial psychological association)

■ Opt in to receive APA newsletters and e-mail alerts

■ Customize and update your APA Membership Directory profile

Expand Your Connections on Social MediaShare your experiences, research, policies, and other information with other psychologists and the public. Visit the APA website to learn about APA on a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest, and to access various APA blogs. on.apa.org/apa-social

On the Go? Use APA Mobile ApplicationsWherever you are, APA mobile applications (apps) provide an easy and convenient way for you to access resources online: the Monitor (digital edition), annual convention programming, PsycEssentials — the resource guide for psychotherapists — and more. on.apa.org/apa-social

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Create Invaluable Connections at MeetingsAPA Annual Convention The APA Annual Convention is the premier meeting for psychologists worldwide, with hundreds of insightful sessions each year.

The APA convention also showcases the world’s largest exhibition of psychological products, publishers, and research material. As a member, you are entitled to register for the convention at special low rates. Visit apa.org/convention.

Future convention dates are:■ 2020 Washington, DC, August 6–9

■ 2021 San Diego, CA, August 12–15

■ 2022 Minneapolis, MN, August 4–7

Technology, Mind & Society ConferenceThe conference will provide a venue for reporting and assessing current efforts to understand and shape the interactions of human beings and technology, for identifying priorities, for future work, and for promoting exchange and collaboration among participants. October 3–5, 2019, Washington, DC. tms.apa.org

Additional Meetings and ConferencesThere are meetings in your state as well as regional association and APA division meetings that provide more opportunities for focused interactions with your peers and for connecting with people who share your interests. Information about additional conferences and events related to your interests can be found at on.apa.org/apa-events.

Networking

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Expand your network Your State Psychological Association Expand your network by joining a state, provincial, or territorial psychological association (SPTA). Volunteer your time and talents, connect with your local peers, and enjoy the benefits of APA-affiliated psychological associations in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and six provinces of Canada. Find your SPTA at on.apa.org/apa-spta.

Your Regional Psychological AssociationThe annual meetings of your regional psychological associations provide an opportunity for psychologists, researchers, educators, students, and others to share knowledge, take advantage of professional development and continuing education opportunities, and develop professional networks. A complete listing of regional psychological associations can be found at on.apa.org/apa-regional.

The Office of International AffairsAPA’s Office of International Affairs provides a listing of web and e-mail networks related to psychology and makes available directories of international and national psychology associations, which will help you find the key contacts in organizations and countries around the world. You can also join Global Y Expo, a database of psychologists with international experience at apa.org/international.

In addition, the APA International Learning Program promotes cross-cultural understanding within the field of psychology through experiential learning opportunities abroad for psychologists and graduate students.

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Resources and Information

Stay Up-to-Date with Essential APA Publications■ Monitor on Psychology – 11 Issues/Yr.

Print and digital editions keep you current with the most recent news and events in science, the profession, social impacts of psychology, health services, worldwide meetings and programs, jobs, education, and innovative research. Announcements of meetings, programs, and publications plus a comprehensive classified section on jobs in the field worldwide are included.

■ American Psychologist – 9 Issues/Yr. This is APA’s flagship journal and the most widely circulated social science journal in the world. American Psychologist covers issues and trends that affect all of psychology.

■ APA Member Update – 24 Issues/Yr. The APA Member Update electronic newsletter provides you with the latest psychology and APA news—advocacy updates, continuing education opportunities, new APA products, a calendar of events, and more—e-mailed to you twice monthly.

■ APA Benefits Digest – 12 Issues/Yr. NEW – The APA Benefits Digest is a monthly newsletter featuring tips on how to make the most of your APA membership.

Books and VideosAPA Books® and Magination Press®, the children’s book imprint of APA, offer hundreds of award-winning book and video titles that can enhance your knowledge, teaching, and practice—most at discounts of up to 25% off nonmember rates. Scholarly and professional books cover the diverse interests and applications of psychology from basic research to practical therapies. Magination Press offers books for toddlers through teenagers and their parents and caregivers. Videos designed for clinical training provide expert introductions

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Resources and Information

to various therapeutic approaches and hands-on knowledge of how to treat patient issues. Visit apa.org/pubs/books, maginationpress.org, and apa.org/pubs/videos.

Magination Press FamilyMaginationpressfamily.com is an authoritative online resource for members to share with parents, educators, and other caregivers who seek accessible information about stress and anxiety in children and teens, using the expertise and resources of APA and Magination Press.

JournalsReceive up to 60% off nonmember subscription rates on more than 80 scholarly and professional journals, an annual publications credit toward an APA journal or APA PsycNET® subscription, and digital access to journal back issues with a paid subscription. Visit apa.org/pubs/journals.

APA PsycNET®APA PsycNET® Gold, Gold Plus, and PlatinumAn APA PsycNET® subscription connects you to the psychological literature and resources vital to your professional growth. Choose APA PsycNET® Gold, Gold Plus, or Platinum and gain access to a comprehensive and authoritative body of published content on our award-winning search platform at psycnet.apa.org. Each subscription level offers a different combination of APA databases to meet a variety of needs.

■ PsycINFO®—The most in-depth abstracting and indexing resource for the discovery of over 4 million records from scholarly research in the behavioral science and mental health fields

■ PsycARTICLES®—Full-text articles from over 100 APA-published scholarly journals, most starting from Volume 1, Issue 1, to present

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NEW! APA Digital Learning ToolsThe American Psychological Association is proud to introduce new digital learning tools for instructors to use in their courses with their undergraduate psychology students. Academic Writer and PsycLearn were designed to enhance traditional teaching methods, engage students more deeply in course content, and help build excitement about our discipline. Read more about these tools and try them for free at on.apa.org/dl-connect19.

■ PsycBOOKS®—Full-text chapters from APA Handbooks in Psychology®, current APA-published professional and scholarly books, and historical and classic works from APA and other publishers

■ PsycTESTS®— A one-of-a-kind resource of psychological measures, scales, and research instruments

■ PsycTHERAPY®—APA’s platform of unscripted psychotherapy demonstration videos for teaching and learning psychotherapy techniques

■ PsycEXTRA®—Extended coverage of gray literature, including technical reports, conference papers, and patient materials

Learn more about member subscription options at http://pub.apa.org/connect.

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APA Mission APA’s mission is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.

APA supports a broad spectrum of member interests nationally and internationally in the areas of science, practice, education, health, and human welfare. Through our governance and advocacy activities, we are able to make an impact on our profession and keep moving forward with our mission.

Your Involvement Makes a DifferenceGovernanceMuch of the work of APA is done by the volunteer members of its boards and committees. Members play a crucial part in the growth and influence of APA by participating in the association’s governance. on.apa.org/apa-governance

Expanded Advocacy As an APA member, your affiliation provides APA with the support needed to continue advocacy work on behalf of the entire discipline of psychology. You are also automatically part of both APA and our companion advocacy organization, APA Services, Inc.—allowing us to continue our commitment to addressing issues of concern to the practice community, while also significantly increasing our ability to advocate for science, education, and applied psychology. This means APA’s impact will be greater with:

■ Enhanced efforts for lobbying federal agencies for increased funding for research, education, and training

■ Securing appropriate reimbursement rates for psychological services

Governance and Advocacy

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■ A focus on applying psychological science to complex challenges like the opioid crisis

Your partnership with APA brings your voice to the forefront through legislative advocacy, the media, and public education concerning the issues of greatest importance to you, your colleagues, and the discipline. on.apa.org/apa-advocacy

Federal Action NetworkAPA’s Federal Action Network provides psychologists with a simple platform to advocate at the federal level on behalf of psychology. Subscribers to the network receive periodic e-mails allowing them to send messages or make phone calls to members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Recent advocacy issues have included affordability of graduate education, federal child-care programs, and federal science funding. on.apa.org/apa-advocacy

Campus Ambassador ProgramThis APA program promotes advocacy, professional development, and community among graduate psychology programs through resources, events, and more. campusambassador.apa.org

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Our Corporate Supporters represent the highest level of commitment to the American Psychological Association’s programming and advocacy work. By advertising year-round, supporting the APA Annual Convention, and providing integrated educational materials and resources to our membership, APA Corporate Supporters demonstrate their unwavering commitment to championing psychologists at all stages of their careers, and to furthering psychology as a science.on.apa.org/supporters

American Professional Agency, Inc. is the new preferred provider of professional and business liability insurance for APA members and is committed to serving the profession of psychology not only by providing professional liability insurance but also by offering risk management services and general guidance:

■ 20 percent discount for APA members every year

■ 35 percent part-time discount for up to 20 client hours a week — employment can be excluded

■ 35 percent new graduate discount for the first year

■ 10 percent new policyholder discount (applicable to new American Professional Agency, Inc. accounts only; must be claims-free for the last six months)

■ 5 percent risk management discount for three risk management credits

■ 5 percent continuing education discount for six CE credits

■ 10 percent practice setting discount (not available in AK, HI, and KS)

Apply online or contact the psychologists’ department:1-800-421-6694 ext. 2304on.apa.org/insurance

Corporate Supporters

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Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS), a proud supporter of the APA, is committed to helping you help others. MHS aligns scientific research and powerful data with innovative technologies to develop and publish leading psychological assessments that help inform critical decisions in the areas of mental health, education, talent development, and public safety.1-800-456-3003 mhs.com

TherapyNotes™ helps therapists manage their practices more efficiently through an easy-to-use, secure platform for notes, billing, scheduling, and more. TherapyNotes™ is used by over 60,000 behavioral health professionals in both small and large practices alike. TherapyNotes enthusiastically supports APA’s efforts to benefit society and improve people’s lives.1-215-658-4550therapynotes.com

TherapySites goes above and beyond to help you build an online presence that’s a beneficial investment for your practice. Our websites are cost-effective, easy to launch, and stress free to maintain. TherapySites is committed to supporting APA’s mission, and to empowering mental health professionals to better connect with their clients.1-866-597-2674therapysites.com

Pearson Clinical Assessments are trusted globally to help clinicians improve the lives of clients through integrated care. Each tool is developed based on the latest research and best practices, and represents the highest quality in assessment. Pearson, a proud supporter of the APA, provides psychologists with products that engage clients and streamline workflows.1-800-627-7271pearsonclinical.com

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Member Benefits and DiscountsEnjoy discounts on the brand-name products and services you need while supporting the mission of APA with every dollar you spend.on.apa.org/membership/benefits

Professional ServicesAPA members receive an annual 20% discount on liability insurance and risk management services.1-800-421-6694 ext. 2304on.apa.org/insurance

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Get your first two months of TherapyNotes™ free with promo code APAMEMBER ($100 Value). TherapyNotes™ will also import your data free of charge when you sign up for a trial.1-215-658-4550therapynotes.com

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Member Benefits and Discounts

TravelAPA members save up to 25% off base rates when renting with Avis. Plus, enjoy expedited service and rewards every time you rent with Avis Preferred. 1-800-331-1212 AWDv#: B774600avis.com/apa

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