Knoxville Area Psychological Association |
The Knoxville Area Psychological Association (KAPA) is a regional affiliate of the Tennessee Psychological Association. As an organization, our mission is to advance psychology as a profession and a science, to promote the mental health of our community, and to further the education of our members by offering continuing education.
Member Benefits Stay up to date with scientific advancements of psychology through web articles and continuing education presentations. Partner with your peers in our active community to coordinate patient care and about research and professional opportunities. Enjoy discounts to attend the 26th Fall Psychiatric Symposium of the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee. When available, meals for KAPA Continuing Education presentations are offered at no additional charge. Come see friends and connect! SAVE THE DATEUpcoming Continuing Education Presentations: Upcoming KAPA ZOOM CE event TBA Registration
This program is presented at the post-doctoral introductory level. The program's content is designed for psychologists who may have little or no background in the content area but who can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of the content area. |
The Ted Jones Excellence in Professional Psychology Award KAPA congratulates the 2025 recipient of the Ted Jones Excellence in Professional Psychology Award, Hannah Shinew.
Hannah is a fourth year PhD student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Tennessee. Her clinical and research interests are in small group interventions including intergroup dialogue and group psychotherapy. Her dissertation is on the impact of the environment and group bonding exercises on intergroup dialogue outcomes such as relationship building across differences, critical consciousness raising, and social justice awareness. Next year Hannah will be partnering with the Maryville College Counseling Center to create a group psychotherapy program for undergraduate students on campus. This award will cover expenses related to training she will receive through the American Group Psychotherapy Association this coming spring as she prepares to create and lead this new group program. Hannah will be pursuing Core Principles of Group Psychotherapy training. This award will cover the expenses related to registration and travel. With this training, Hannah make progress toward her goal of becoming a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) post graduation. |
