What's New in APsaA's Toolbox for Members

One way of looking at the many benefits offered to APsaA members is as a toolbox filled with analytic tools of the trade—a toolbox which continues to grow. Whether you use these benefits once or use them continuously, they can become valuable assets to you in your professional and personal life. From time to time, I will update you on our list of benefits.

New Cartoon Bank Discount: Take a humor break and receive 15% off all New Yorker cartoons and cover art at cartoonbank.com—discount good through the end of 2006. (See the ad on page 37.)

E-News Bulletins: Our e-mail lists provide the fastest and most efficient way to receive Association news and updates. This past winter, APsaA started sending out E-News Bulletins covering the Winter 2006 Meeting and membership trends. As important information arises, these bulletins will serve to keep the membership informed. If you are not receiving the E-News Bulletin, please send me an e-mail and we'll add you to the Association list, which enables the National Office and Executive Committee to share official communications with you in a timely manner. Not only will you receive the E-News Bulletin, you will also receive advance notification of the biannual meetings.

Talking Points Cards: This tool was developed to assist members to prepare for interviews with the media and community, as well as for other conversations with non-mental health professionals. It has come to our attention that having Talking Points Cards in your waiting area can be a valuable tool as patients may find them useful, too. The 14 points of how “a psychoanalyst can help you…” may assist patients in explaining their analysis to family members and friends. Talking Point Cards can be ordered from APsaA's online store.

Therapy Directory Discount: The Therapy Directory by Psychology Today (therapists.psychologytoday.com) is an online directory that partners with many search engines including Google, Yahoo!, WebMD, AOL Health, and MSN Health, allowing you to make a personal connection with thousands of potential new clients. APsaA members receive a 10% discount off the monthly fee. For additional information and to join, call 212-260-7210 and let them know you are an APsaA member.

Couch Discount: 10% discount on all purchases from the Analytic Couch Company. Visit or call 206-794-1053 and be sure to mention your APsaA membership. For more information, please refer to the membership column in TAP 39/4.

We hope you use the growing APsaA toolbox to assist you in the many facets of your professional life. Of course, to receive any of APsaA's benefits, members must be in good standing with respect to their dues. Your feedback on these benefits helps the National Office improve its service to you. If you would like additional information on any of the membership benefits, please don't hesitate to contact me. In addition, you will find the online issues of TAP, located on , are a useful resource. For more information on member benefits, please review the membership columns printed in volume 38, issues 1 and 2, and volume 39, issues 1 and 4.