Section for the Advancement of Women
in Division 17 (Counseling Psychology)
of the American Psychological Association

Goals

The purposes of SAW are to encourage, promote and facilitate contributions by division members and other psychologists to the field of Counseling Psychology, particularly as they pertain to women, and to represent the interest of women to the Division within the APA and to external constituencies. Specifically, the goals of SAW are accomplished by focusing on the following five areas:

  1. Professional Support
  2. Education and Training
  3. Scientific Affairs
  4. Professional Practice
  5. Diversity and Public Interest

Join the Section:
click here for membership form

See the Newsletter:
click here for link to WomanView

Submit a Proposal for the SAW Thesis/Dissertation Award :
click here for link to the Award Information

Read the Bylaws:
click here for link to the SAW Bylaws

Learn about social justice collaboration with other Sections in Division 17:
click here for link to the More Pie Initiative:

Contact the Governing Board:

Dawn M. Szymanski, Chair

Carol Enns, Past Chair

Connie Matthews, Chair-Elect

Libby Nutt Williams, Treasurer

Jill Barber, Newsletter Editor

Tania Israel, Membership

Sue Morrow, Awards and Appointments

Alli Lau and Carrie Coplan, Student Network