Hudson Valley Psychological Association

Member Benefits

All HVPA Members are trained at the doctoral level.  Through our Association, we  enjoy many opportunities for professional development:

  • Presenting to colleagues on our own work and areas of expertise.
  • Networking for the sake of referral and to build our private practices.
  • Sharing resources and treatment approaches to better assist clients.
  • Supporting each other through HVPA socials and professional events.
  • Educating the public on specific topics in psychology.
  • Joining in local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of our profession.

Members receive referrals through HVPA's telephone line referral service.  Practice information for all members are also accessible to the public via this website.  Members also share access to the HVPA listserv.

Click here to access membership forms both for prospective members as well as renewal forms for current members.

2011-12 Calendar

September 18, 2011Annual Meeting and Luncheon:
Outgoing President: Lenore Strocchia-Rivera, Ph.D.

December 4, 2011HVPA Triple Crown Winner Event - Holiday Brunch, First Hail and Farewell and Presentation From the Subpoena to the Witness Stand: A Guide for the Non-Forensic Practitioner.
Presenter: Claude Schleuderer, Ph.D

February 12, 2012Working with Couples on the Brink:
2:00pm - Newburgh
Presenter: Carolyn Sutton, Psy.D.

March 18, 2012Dialectic Behavioral Therapy – An Overview of Concepts and Application:
 10:00am - Poughkeepsie
Presenter: Ellen Waggener, Ph.D.

April 21,2012An Overview of TBI for the Non-Neuropsychologist:
10:00am - Kingston
Presenter: Victor Zelek, Ph.D.
Some Thoughts on Clinical Work with Brain-Injured People Presenter: Beverly Keith, Ph.D.

May 5, 2012Psychologically Healthy Community Awards Ceremony and Reception: 6:00 - 9:00pm  - FDR Presidential Home and Library, Hyde Park, NY

June 15 – 16th, 2012Mind Body Approaches toTreatment and Wellness: The Wave of the Future Co-sponsored by: Oncology Support Program of Benedictine Hospital
9:00am – 5:30pm - Benedictine Hospital, Kingston
Presenters: Dr. Ron Robbins, Dr. Patricia Gerbarg, Dr. Richard Brown, Dr. David Sherwood, Dr. Charles Burbridge, Dr. Frances Sommer Anderson, Dr. Asha Clinton, Cindy Dern, LCSW-R, Jeffrey Schneider, LSCW, Stephanie Speer, M.A.

In The News

HVPA's own Dr. Catherine DiNardo featured in the NY Times

A November 7th article titled: "Intern Gap Frustrates Clinicians in Training" prompted a response by HVPA's own Dr. Catherine DiNardo, which you can read here.  You do us proud, Dr. DiNardo!

HVPA's Dr. David Crenshaw Leads Innovative Therapy Dog Program in Court for Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence

Read and see more about Dr. Crenshaw's program:

New York Times

ABC Eyewitness News - NY

CNN

MSNBC

You may also read a more comprehensive discussion of the issues related to courthouse dogs at www.courthousedogs.com.

Right: David Crenshaw and handler Sherri Cookinham with courthouse dog Rose.
Photo by Darryl Bautista, Poughkeepsie Journal/AP Photo