Our Mission
The PG-SIG is a national organization affiliated with Division 54 (the Society of Pediatric Psychology; SPP) within the American Psychological Association (APA). The mission of the PG-SIG is to:
- facilitate the study and discussion of psychosocial aspects of pediatric gastroenterological conditions;
- develop collaborative relationships among practitioners who carry out psychological interventions with pediatric GI populations;
- promote a sharing of novel treatment approaches among pediatric psychologists working with pediatric GI populations;
- carry out high quality research into the psychosocial aspects of pediatric gastroenterological conditions;
- further develop empirically-supported treatment protocols specific to different pediatric GI conditions;
- promote awareness about the significance and importance of psychosocial issues within the pediatric gastroenterology population;
- educate clinical professionals about the psychosocial issues which may affect the child or adolescent with a gastroenterological condition;
- engage in professional dialogue about the role of the pediatric psychologist in Sections/Departments of Gastroenterology; and,
- foster cooperation and multidisciplinary collaboration among professionals working in different disciplines to improve the lives of children and adolescents with gastroenterological conditions.
Our History
The PG-SIG began as an unofficial interest group in January 2010. We were officially recognized as a Special Interest Group (SIG) by SPP in February 2011. The PG-SIG co-founders were Jennifer Verrill Schurman, Ph.D., ABPP, BCB, and Anthony Alioto, Ph.D., BCB, who served as the inaugural co-chairs through Spring 2014.
The inaugural meeting of the PG-SIG occurred at the APA national conference in August 2010 (San Diego), with annual meetings thereafter in tandem with regional and/or national conferences. Our group publishes a twice yearly newsletter, monthly journal club and clinical case conference, as well as other SIG events throughout the year. We have an active list serve that runs continuously to facilitate communication and connection among members.
Information regarding the PG-SIG can be directed to one of the Co-Chairs listed under the Contact tab in the menu bar.
The inaugural meeting of the PG-SIG occurred at the APA national conference in August 2010 (San Diego), with annual meetings thereafter in tandem with regional and/or national conferences. Our group publishes a twice yearly newsletter, monthly journal club and clinical case conference, as well as other SIG events throughout the year. We have an active list serve that runs continuously to facilitate communication and connection among members.
Information regarding the PG-SIG can be directed to one of the Co-Chairs listed under the Contact tab in the menu bar.