The Academy of Group Psychology
Formed after the initial certification of the founding members to serve the public and the growing membership of group psychologists in the United States and Canada.
The American Board of Group Psychology for Group Specialty Certification was founded in 1998. After the initial certification of the founding members, the Academy was formed to serve the public and the growing membership of group psychologists in the United States and Canada.
The Group Academy has the following objectives
Promote Board Certification, particularly in Group Psychology
Increase the numbers of psychologists who are Board Certified in Group Psychology
Work cooperatively with the American Board of Professional Psychology
Mentor candidates throughout the examination process
Attend to issues of diversity including race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, socioeconomic status, religion and spirituality, sexual orientation (LGBTQI), and physically challenged status
Training Director/Group Coordinator & Diversity Awards
In 2018, the American Board of Group Psychology (ABGP) created the Training Director/Group Coordinator and the Diversity Awards. Each year two awardees are given a contract letter with outlined expectation of completing the board certification in group psychology within two years. The awardees are reimbursed after the successful completion of all requirements for the board certification including the oral examination.
If you are interested in learning more, see awards, grants and scholarships on ABPP .
Have questions? We would be delighted to talk to you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the ABGP — whether you are a graduate student or a late-career psychologist.