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On Board

with Professional Psychology

Issue 7

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News

OBPP Welcomes New Associate Editor

Meet Dr. Grace Kuravackel, PhD, ABPP, the new Associate Editor of On Board with Professional Psychology.

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OBPP Bids Farewell to Editor

Dr. Alexander Khaddouma, PhD, ABPP shares a message of hope as he concludes his term as Editor of On Board with Professional Psychology.

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Update from the ABPP President

Learn about current organizational initiatives and updates from ABPP’s President, Dr. Rick Day.

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Introducing “Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology”: A New Podcast from the ABPP Artificial Intelligence Task Force

Learn about the latest accomplishments of ABPP’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force.

Neuropsychology of Women: Three women collaborate, one writing on a whiteboard, discussing women's health and patient needs.

Neuropsychology of Women: A New Resource for Providers to Better Address Their Women Patients’ Needs

Specialists publish a landmark book on the neuropsychology of women.

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Resources and Consultation for Specialists from the VA’s National Center for PTSD

The National Center for PTSD Consultation Program provides rapid-access consultation for providers seeking to learn more about effectively addressing PTSD.

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Announcing the 2025 ABPP Foundation Scholarships Recipients

ABPP Foundation scholarships facilitate the board-certification of arising specialists. Congratulations to the recipients of 2025!

Spotlight

Specialists in Artificial Intelligence

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Meet Dr. Jennifer Christman, PsyD, ABPP, a board-certified Forensic Psychologist who has been working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in forensic practice and training.

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Specialists in the Public Service

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Meet Dr. Ryan Landoll, PhD, ABPP, a dual board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist at the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Ethics Corner

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Ethics Calls Us to Be Our Best Selves while the Law Helps Us to Stay Out of Trouble

The ABPP Ethics Committee delineates the difference between ethics and law.

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Obituary

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Richard R. Hansen, PhD, ABPP

1948-2025

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Deceased Specialists

With deep sadness, ABPP mourns the losses of the following Specialists during June – November 2025.

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In Memoriam

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Aaron T. Beck, MD

Too late the Nobel Laureate: A tribute to Aaron T. Beck, MD.

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Articles

Artificial Intelligence Biomarkers in Mental Health Care: Moving Towards A New Era of Personalized Treatment

  • Anaia Leilani Keali’i-Jolie, Jeni McCutcheon
New technologies offer novel methods for tracking physiological data from clients and tailoring their treatments.
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Active Bystandership as a Framework for Navigating Ethical Challenges in Correctional Psychology

  • Abigail Tucker, Jennifer Eno Louden
Active bystandership empowers individuals to call out and address ethical conflicts as they occur.
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Promoting the Importance of Addiction Neuropsychology

  • Emily MacKillop, James MacKillop
Addiction neuropsychology examines the intersection between substance use disorders and brain dysfunction, uniting two areas of specialization in professional psychology.
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Bitcoin and Freedom: Reimagining the Denomination of Energy from a Psychological Perspective

  • Matthew C. Johnson
The rise of cryptocurrency has reshaped the psychology of money and impacts the provision of mental health services.
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Facts Over Fiction: How Psychologists Can Confront and Combat Mental Health Misinformation

  • Jia Jian Tin, Brooke Matheus, Abigale Hartwig
Psychologists can help patients navigate an increasingly confusing media landscape and provide evidence-based resources.
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Beyond Good Intentions: Identifying and Remediating Ethical Fading

  • John D. Gavazzi
Deliberate self-reflection and vigilance can help prevent psychologists from drifting into unethical practices.
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A Dream Becomes Reality: Building an Animal-Assisted Treatment Program

  • Elizabeth M. Schilling, Nicole Kahhan
Animals can provide comfort and connection for patients facing medical and mental health conditions. Specialists share how to put animal-assisted therapies into practice.
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Enhancing Neuropsychological Evaluation by Incorporating Generative AI

  • Jeremy Davis, Anthony Rios
Generative AI offers promising opportunities for improving test administration, test development, and training across psychology specialties.
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Aging-Related Professional Development Interests: Perspectives from Culturally Diverse Psychologists

  • Arielle Guillod, Amy Band, Ann M. Steffen
A recent survey suggests that psychologists are interested in learning more about geropsychology and aging.
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Ethical Challenges in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Neuropsychological Perspective on Four Core Issues

  • Krina S. Patel, Amelia J. Hicks, Eric Watson
Specialists provide practical recommendations to address common ethical issues in inpatient rehabilitation.
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Bias in AI: Ethical Considerations for Use of AI in Psychological Practice

  • Kathleen T. Bechtold, Jennifer Christman
Specialists discuss how psychologists can avoid harm and bias while integrating AI into their work.
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The Psychological and Cognitive Effects of Loneliness and Social Isolation: A Primer for Clinicians

  • Hannah A. Thomas, Anjeli B. Inscore
Social disconnection poses a significant risk to health and wellbeing. Psychologists can help.
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Echoes of Trauma: Evaluating Fourty-Year-Old Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims

  • Scott Grover
This article explores ramifications of new laws regarding personal injury lawsuits, statute of limitations, and best practices for expert witnesses and treating psychologists.
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Parent-Focused Psychological Evaluation: A New Approach to Understanding High-Conflict Family Dynamics

  • Jeffrey C. Siegel
A specialist provides a framework for assessing parenting dynamics in court-involved families.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares

  • Courtney Worley
Tailored cognitive-behavioral therapies are effective for helping individuals cope with distressing dreams.
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Donate to the ABPP Foundation!

When you consider your charitable contributions during the 2025 year, please consider giving to the American Board of Professional Psychology Foundation.

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Thank you to our Reviewers!

The editorial team of On Board with Professional Psychology (OBPP) wishes to thank the specialists who have graciously dedicated their time and expertise to reviewing content for this publication. The OBPP editorial team, ABPP Communications Committee, and content authors extend gratitude to the Reviewers’ for their time and dedication to promoting high-quality, relevant content for Specialists published in OBPP.

 

Sincerely,
Editorial Team | ABPP Communications Committee
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Call for Papers

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On Board with Professional Psychology is requesting brief articles for our next issue, to be published in March 2026.

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2025 Year-End Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the American Board of Professional Psychology attended the annual year-end meeting virtually on December 4-5, 2025. 

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New board certified psychologists

Congratulations to newly-boarded specialists who completed their oral exams since our previous issue! This list reflects Specialists who successfully completed their oral exams during May 2025 – November 2025.

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