Emerging Adult SIG Update

Emerging Adult SIG Update

By Chelsea K. VanderWoude, PhD
Chair, Emerging Adult SIG

Transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood is a stressful and distinct developmental phase that warrants special attention from clinicians and researchers, particularly given recent changes (e.g., COVID-19, advancement in technology, social-political climate, etc.). 

I am thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Emerging Adulthood Special Interest Group (EA SIG) to address these challenges. The mission of the EA SIG is to increase awareness, support the education and training of child clinicians, who are most likely to work with emerging adults, and to support clinical interventions and research. The SIG is organized and guided by a wonderful leadership team.

• Chair: Chelsea VanderWoude, PhD
• Vice-Chair: Kelly Schloredt, PhD
• Secretary: Lauren Oddo, PhD
• Member at Large Research: Erica Musser, PhD
• Member at Large Education: Joseph DeLuca, PhD
• Member at Large Practice: Arielle Linsky, PhD
• Member at Large Membership: Traci Kennedy, PhD
• Member at Large Student: Angela Pollard, MS
• Member at Large DEI: Hana-May Eadeh, MA
• Member at Large Communication: Aijia Yao, MA
• SIG Mentors:Thomas McMahon, PhD and Amanda Zayde, PsyD

The executive team formed in early 2023. Since then, we have met monthly to re-establish the SIG and deliberate on initial projects. Our first event was a success: we hosted a virtual CE presentation sponsored by the division in April. Moving forward, we hope to increase our membership and outreach efforts for the remainder of the year and create more opportunities for membership involvement. Anyone interested in joining the SIG can do so on our webpage. We would love to have you!