Welcome to the Nashville Area Psychological Association website. The Nashville Area Psychological Association provides educational and networking opportunities for mental health professionals and students in the Nashville area. Additionally, we report regularly on the organization’s activities to the Tennessee Psychological Association and act as a voice for our membership to TPA.

Past educational programs have included information regarding: ethics surrounding termination issues in psychotherapy, presented by Denise Davis, PhD; working with the Hispanic population, presented by Dr. Jorge Boero; Ethics: Professional Hazards and Antidotes, presented by Dr. Murphy Thomas; ethical issues surrounding emergency-based mental health interventions, presented by B. Charles Ihrig, PhD; and working with terminally ill clients, presented by Warren Thompson, PhD. The NAPA Executive Board works to offer interesting and timely seminars presented by professionals from the area.

If you are interested in joining our organization, please view our membership page. An application can be found at the bottom of the membership page. If you are a current member, we look forward to your continued support and involvement. Finally, for those of you interested in taking an active role in the NAPA organization, we welcome your participation as a member or officer. Please feel free to contact the NAPA board with any questions or suggestions at napapsych@gmail.com.

Sincerely,
NAPA Executive Board

2010 Executive Board
President – Liz Fenimore, PhD
President Elect – Vacant Position
Treasurer – Stacey Owen, PhD
Program Chair – Cara Pendergrass, PhD
Secretary – Jorge Boero, PhD
Past President – Erin Patel, PsyD

Membership Application in DOC format -- or -- PDF format

The mission of this organization is to:

Advance psychology as a science and as a means of promoting human welfare by the encouragement of the study and practice of psychology in all its branches;
Stimulate community and professional interest in psychology and a better understanding of the role of psychology in the Nashville area;

NAPA does not provide referrals for services. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, thoughts about harming others, or are experiencing any other crisis, please call the numbers listed below or present to your local Emergency Department.

24 hour Crisis Line 615-244-7444 or Mobile Crisis 800-681-7444

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Nashville Area Psychological Association (NAPA) Quarterly Meeting

"Relationships: The Cornerstone for

Healthy Ethical Practice"

Murphy Thomas, Ph.D., & Brian Wind, Ph.D.

Thursday, April 22, 2010: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Registration & refreshments from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. followed by 1.5 Hr CE presentation 7:00 – 8:30.

2010 Nashville Area Psychological Association Election

Emails have been sent out with the candidates for next year's board. Please submit your vote via email soon!

Please Note: If you have not been receiving NAPA email messages, please send your current email address to napapsych@gmail.com. We want to ensure that everyone receives timely information about NAPA events.

Please email napapsych@gmail.com for directions or question

Nashville Area Psychological Association

PO Box 128021 - Nashville, TN 37212