GPASC MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION    

What is GPASC?

Founded in 1952 and incorporated 1956, GPASC is a non-profit interdisciplinary association, organized "exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code".

GPASC's Purpose

We, the Group Psychotherapy Association of Southern California, are committed to serving our membership and the mental health community. We provide interdisciplinary forums for professionals who use group psychotherapy for the enhancement of mental health. We support opportunities for professional development and personal growth and encourage on-going, peer consultation groups experience for the membership.

We have a special obligation to provide training and additional learning opportunities in group psychotherapy and group process for students and newly credentialed professionals.

We want our membership to enjoy and learn together in a nourishing environment which enhances social interaction, bonding and networking.

We recognize these goals can only be achieved through stimulation education programs conducted on a regular on-going basis for our membership and for the mental health community.

Membership Categories And Qualifications

Full Membership

Clinician:
Licensed Psychiatrist or other MD
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist
Educator (With advanced degree) - Currently employed at a university level in the behavioral sciences field

Affiliate Membership

An advanced degree in psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Pastoral Counseling or a related behavioral science
Currently a psychological assistant or intern working under a licensed mental health professional
Completion of a BA or BS degree in psychology, counseling or a related field
Current enrollment as a BA or BS student in the medical or mental health field
Licensed or certified (with a BA or BS degree) by a professional board in an allied profession (law, nursing, mental health) which works toward improving mental health.

Annual Dues:

Full Membership: $120.00 per calendar year
Affiliate membership category: $60.00 per calendar year
Resides outside of So. California category: $60.00 per calendar year
Emeritus category: (Members over the age of 65 and no longer in practice) Voluntary contribution.

If you would like to apply for membership, or are interested in belonging to GPASC,

Apply for Membership

To pay online please click the button below. Please include an email address where you can be sent a registration packet to fill out. We're are in the process of building a registration system, so if you'd need to make changes to your account information please email the changes to groups@gpasc.org and we will make the changes manually.

If you haven't already received your new member packages, you will receive it soon. Enclosed will be:

• A membership certifcate
  
• A flier outlining your member benefits
  
• Information on our newsletter,
  The Group Therapist Perspective, as well as a current issue.
  
• A member questionaire

How to get involved in GPASC:

• Contact the Board and volunteer at an event
  
• Attend Board Meetings
  
• Attend events like our ongoing series of guest lectures, the Continuing Education Series.
  Please contact Bill Flaxman at williamflaxmanphd@mac.com  or 310-452-6693 for details on the next one.
  
• Write an article for the newsletter
  
• Submit a bio
  
• Introduce yourself on GPASC's listserve and start a
  lively professional discussion
  
• Be creative and think of ways to get your membership
  working for you
  

Join the List:

Benefits of being online:

• Get your bio listed to start giving yourself exposure online.
  Just send us the information you want listed on your page (including certifications, degrees held, specialties and modalities, and anything else that would describe your practice and experience. You can submit your photo as well!) and we will create a web page just for you on the GPASC site, accessable though our Member Directory. Click HERE for more details and to submit your membership application via email.
  
• Receive email referrals
  
• Access valuable information and discussions through
  GPASC's listserve
  
• Learn more about the GPASC Board
  
• Learn about events and opprtunities for networking and professional development

Events:

Please see Upcoming Events

Your GPASC Rep:

All GPASC members have been assigned a Rep from the Board. Your Rep will contact you shortly and answer any questions you may have. If you don't want to wait, please contact the President or Administrator to see who your Rep is and how you can reach them.

Networking:

GPASC offers many opprtunities to network and become involved. Check the web site often for events and ways you can network. Network from your own home or office - get on GPASC's listserve and start a lively discussion or debate.

Your Board and Officers:

Please see Officers and Board.

Administrator:

Diana Castle - Email Diana

If you are already a member and would like to renew online please click the appropriate button below.