Welcome to the San Gabriel Valley Psychological
Association
 Welcome
to the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Home Page.
The SGVPA, a chapter of the California
Psychological Association, is a professional organization
addressing the needs of the psychological community and the general
population throughout Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. We
are dedicated to providing psychologists, consumers, the media,
and other clinicians with information about psychological issues.
We are actively involved in all areas of psychology, including
professional practice, academic, and public service. New
members are always welcome.
SGVPA Benefits
SGVPA
members have access to continuing education, including a regularly
scheduled program of lectures and academic luncheons. In addition,
we offer our members consultation and education on ethical issues,
and are associated with local, state and national organizations
of importance to psychologists. With 200 members and growing, SGVPA is your absolutely best local organization for expanding connections and keeping up with psychology in
your own neighborhood.
Click here to view the Membership Benefits flyer.
2008 SGVPA Application Renewal
Renew Your Application Now! Click here for more information.
Upcoming Events
SGVPA Mindfulness Group
Saturday, April 26, 2008
10:00 – 11:00 am
at
Dr. Suzanne Lake's office
2810 E. Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 10A
Pasadena, California 91107
Our meetings will explore the practice of mindfulness as well as expand upon its clinical relevance and applications. Mindfulness is rooted in Buddhist meditation and philosophy, dating back more than 2,500 years.
Discover how this ancient methodology can be a contemporary tool for your practice.
Moderator: Dan Rubin, Psy.D., has studied and practiced mindfulness meditation for over 13 years. Dr. Rubin has trained in Soto Zen Buddhism, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Shambhala Buddhism.
Click here for more information.
SGVPA Movie Night
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Time: Arrive at 6 - Screening will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Home of Dr. Suzanne Lake
875 S. Madison Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Film: “Into the Wild”
Directed by Sean Penn, and starring Emile Hirsch, William Hurt, & Catherine Keener
(2007)
Click here for more information.
MEETING OF SGVPA’S BOOK CLUB
Date: April 10th, 2008
Book: "Rise and Shine" by Anna Quindlen
Location: TBA
Time: 7pm
Date: June 8th, 2008
Book: "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Location: TBA
Time: 2pm
Date: August 7th, 2008
Book: "The Perfect Man" by Naeem Murr
Location: TBA
Time: 7pm
Date: October 12th, 2008
Book: "We Are All Welcome Here" by Elizabeth Berg
Location: TBA
Time: 2pm
For more information call: Linda Tyrrell (626) 524-1724 or drlindatyrrell@mac.com
For future meeting dates, please click here for more information
Monthly Programs
Click here, to find out more about our montly programs.
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