DPA Mentorship Program

The Membership Committee is working this year on getting a mentorship program going for DPA members.  If you are a veteran psychologist, consider sharing your years of experience with a newcomer to the profession. If you are a "not so veteran" psychologist who would like to participate, we welcome you too! If you are a recent graduate or new practitioner who would like us to help you find a mentor, please let us know.  This is an extremely important program and your participation can be of great value.  If interested, email Kelly Wetzel at admin@depsych.org.

Guidelines for Mentors and Mentees

Mentors

Prerequisites

• DPA membership in good standing
• Available commitment for a mutually agreed upon time

Typical roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acts as a resource for information
• Supports the mentee with identifying specific mentoring goals and outcomes or the mentoring relationship
• Establishes a mutually agreed upon contact plan

Benefits

• Personal satisfaction of using one’s knowledge, insight and experience to contribute to our professional community
• Expansion of professional network
• Fosters a dialogue about current trends and approaches in the field

Mentees

Prerequisites

• DPA membership in good standing

 Typical roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with mentor to establish personalized mentoring goals
• Follow through on commitments and goals set during the mentoring sessions. 
• Work with mentor to determine plan for contact throughout the year

Benefits

• Assistance in defining career goals, strategies and options
• Increasing knowledge and gaining resources to connect with other members in the community
• Building a strong referral base