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The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality:

Division 36, Research, and Student Resources

WHAT IS DIVISION 36?

Div. 36 Mission

Statement

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.

DIVISION 36 MEMBERS:

Clinicians, researchers,

& more

DIVISION 36 MEMBERS: MENTAL HEALTH

DIVISION 36 MEMBERS: OTHER PSYCH RESEARCH FIELDS

DIVISION 36 MEMBERS: OTHER FIELDS

Research Relevance

WHY RESEARCH THE PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION

AND SPIRITUALITY?

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

RESEARCH WITHIN DIVISION 36 [Your research

topic here]

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.

WHY GET INVOLVED IN DIVISION 36?:

Student Resources,

Opportunities, & Benefits

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 promote the division and the psych of religion and spirituality field overall

Modify it so you can inform others about your researchEquip others in the field to promote the division and the psych of religion and spirituality field by sharing this information

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:2. EVENTS

Annual Midyear ConferenceStudent Events Informal mentoring eventsStudent research spotlight symposium

Free student breakfastPoster sessions (with student poster awards)

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:2. EVENTS

APA ConventionStudent eventsSocial HourSpeed Mentoring SessionStudent Research Spotlight SymposiumStudent Feedback and Resources SessionPoster Session

Hospitality suite sessionsDivision programmingDivision social hours

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:3. WEBSITE Division 36 (division36.org) Student Involvement Page:

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:3. WEBSITE

Student Involvement Page:How to join the students’ electronic mailing listA few of the student opportunities at annual conferencesAPAGS co-reps’ contact InfoPowerPoint toolkit

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:4. COMMUNICATION

Division’s Electronic Mailing Lists (or List Serves)AnnouncementGeneralStudent Division 36 Facebook Pages Div. 36’s APA Communities Page and Just for Students Page

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 Events at APA and Midyear Conf. Contact your APAGS Student Co-Reps Coming soon: Student Campus Reps

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:6. AWARDS Student Research Awards6 students/yearDeadline: Early JuneUp to $700Presentation of results expected at APA or Midyear

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:6. AWARDS

Student Poster Awards Midyear and (possibly) APAAnnounced through the list serves, website, and event chair e-mailsIncludes: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

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:6. AWARDS

Student Research Spotlight Symposium Midyear and (possibly) APAAnnounced through the list serves, website, and event chair e-mailsIncludes: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

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:7. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Submit to be an APAGS Student Co-RepAnnounced 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

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:8. PUBLICATIONS

Div. 36 newsletterAnnounces and describes student awardsDivision’s event info 1

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DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:8. PUBLICATIONS Div. 36 newsletter

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:8. PUBLICATIONS

Divion 36’s Journal: Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:8. PUBLICATIONS

Division 36’s Journal: Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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)

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

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:9. REVIEWS Graduate Programs on Religion:

* Updated Oct. 2013

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:9. REVIEWS

Dr. Nielsen’s websiteTeaching syllabiPrograms and Researchers

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:9. REVIEWSComing Soon!-List of Clinical Internship Sites with some Focus in Psych of Religion and/or Spirituality

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

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

DIV. 36 STUDENT RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & BENEFITS:HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVEDPlease 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