Assessment of coercive control in custody evaluations and its implications for forensic psychologists
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Minority Stress as a Performance Variable for LGBTQ+ Athletes: Implications for Sport Psychology and Board-Certified Practice
Addressing minority stress among LGBTQ+ athletes can improve mental health and performance in sports.
To report or not to report, that is the question: What should we do when we witness unethical behavior in others?
The ABPP Ethics Committee discusses the importance of the Ethics Code and ethics consultation.
Specialists in the Public Service
Meet Dr. Krystal Frieson Bonaparte, PhD, MPH, ABPP, a dual board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Addiction Psychologist at the Atlanta VA Health Care System. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System. Krystal Frieson Bonaparte, PhD, MPH, … Read more
Specialists in Artificial Intelligence
Meet Dr. Benjamin Silber, PhD, ABPP, a board-certified Forensic Psychologist who is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline forensic evaluations. This Spotlight is part of a Special Section of On Board with Professional Psychology that focuses on the intersection of professional psychology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Learn more about ABPP’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Benjamin … Read more
Distinguished Service to the Profession of Psychology
Meet Dr. David W. Loring, PhD, ABPP, a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and recipient of ABPP’s 2026 Distinguished Service to the American Board of Professional Psychology Award. David W. Loring, PhD, ABPP-CN Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology Correspondence: dloring@emory.edu Tell us about your current professional roles and activities. I am a clinical neuropsychologist in the Department … Read more
Thomas Hammeke, PhD, ABPP
Thomas Hammeke, PhD, ABPP Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology Thomas Hammeke, Ph.D., ABPP, former Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry and Division Chief in Neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, passed away on April 8, 2026. Throughout his years of dedicated service, Tom left an enduring impact on the people of MCW—faculty, students, staff, and … Read more
Richard Cox, PhD, ABPP
Richard Cox passed peacefully in December 2025, at the age of 97, re-joining the love of his life and wife of nearly 70 years, Betty Cox, in Heaven with their Lord and Savior. The loving father of Rebecca Schmidt, Joanna Causley, and David Cox, was a friend to most everyone he met. He loved spending … Read more
Deceased Specialists
With deep sadness, the American Board of Professional Psychology mourns the losses of the following Specialists during December 2025 – April 2026. May their good work live on in all the lives they touched. Name Death Date Obituary Link Kenneth Glatt 12/6/2025 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenneth-glatt-obituary Richard Cox 12/20/2025 Patrick Corrigan 1/11/2026 https://www.habenfuneral.com/obituaries/Patrick-William-Corrigan-PsyD?obId=46950610 Jerry Sweet 3/9/2026 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jerry-sweet-obituary?id=61015963 Thomas … Read more
Announcing the 2025 ABPP Foundation Scholarships Recipients
ABPP Foundation scholarships facilitate the board-certification of arising specialists. Congratulations to the recipients of 2025!