Spring
2022
INBALANCE is published three times each year by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Division 53, American Psychological Association.
President’s Message
Looking back and looking ahead.
By Anna Lau, PhD, SCCAP President
As SCCAP members, we have been challenged in ways that none of us could have imagined a mere two years ago. As clinicians, researchers, educators, and students, we have been asked to adapt and keep going in service of our clients, trainees, colleagues, families, and communities.
In This Issue
Save The Dates for SCCAP’s Inaugural Clinical Practice Institute!
Don’t miss this virtual series of half-day workshops designed to enhance your evidence-based practice. Our theme is “Culturally-Sensitive Evidence-Based Practices with Children and Families” and the events will run Fridays in July 2022. READ MORE
SCCAP Election - Candidate Statements
SCCAP is pleased to present our slate of candidates—as well as their respective statements—for our upcoming 2022 Executive Committee election. Positions for this election include President-Elect, Treasurer, Representative to APA Council, and Member-at-Large. READ MORE
2021 Top Downloaded SCCAP Journal Articles
In 2021, SCCAP’s journals, The Journal of Child Clinical and Adolescent Psychology and Evidence-based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, included many articles offering important research findings and valuable clinical innovations and guidelines. READ MORE
Update from Division 53 Representatives to APA Council
The APA Council of Representatives (COR) met on October 29-30, 2021. SCCAP’s Representatives were in attendance and reported back on landmark resolutions and new business items. READ MORE
Child and Adolescent Practice SIG Update
On November 19, 2021 the SCCAP Clinical Child and Adolescent Practice (CCAP) SIG hosted a virtual roundtable where we discussed clinical experiences providing telehealth to children and adolescents. READ MORE
Journal Update: Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Our Special Issues are continuing to provide cutting-edge clinical resources for our membership. A huge thank you to all our guest editors for their efforts! READ MORE
In Focus
Supporting Children & Parents in the Digital Age
By Michaeline Jensen, PhD & Jessica Navarro, MSW, MS
Families are more digitally connected today than ever before, with near saturation among adolescents and young adults (Perrin, 2021). Today’s cohort of parents must help their children navigate ever-changing virtual contexts despite themselves being raised in a largely offline world. About two-thirds of parents feel that parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with nearly a quarter attributing the added challenge to technology (Auxier et al., 2020). However, some parents also see familia benefits, with 18% of parents reporting that digital devices mostly help the parent-child relationship (Common Sense Media, 2016). In reality, digital technologies are deeply embedded within family systems, where they confer both benefits and risks. There is a role for child, adolescent, and family psychologists to help guide parents through the challenges and opportunities of parenting in the digital age.
SCCAP at APA 2022
See You in Minneapolis!
We are so excited for the APA 2022 Convention this upcoming August 4-6 in Minneapolis, MN! As always, SCCAP members have submitted high-quality, thought-provoking proposals, which the program committee has enjoyed reviewing. For the first time since 2019, we are planning for the APA Convention to be in-person, which will provide us with ample opportunities to network and reunite with friends. However, APA is monitoring the public health conditions and is preparing for modifications as needed. We will let our members know of any changes as soon as they are announced.
About InBalance
SCCAP enhances the science and practice of clinical child and adolescent psychology by supporting its membership, and the field’s workforce, in the domains of (a) research; (b) evidence-based practice; (c) training and career development; (d) diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (e) dissemination.
The Vision of SCCAP is to improve the mental health and resilient development of children, adolescents, and families with a full commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Editor
Anthony Puliafico, PhD
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Email: InBalanceEditor@sccap53.org
Associate Editor
Lindsay Holly, PhD
Marquette University
Email: lindsay.holly@marquette.edu