APsaA offers its members a broad range of benefits from career enriching tools to professional advocacy initiatives. Below I have highlighted a few of these exclusive member benefits which we hope you are taking advantage of.
APsaA WorldPoints™ Credit Card: APsaA participates in an affinity no-fee credit card program. You'll earn one rewards point for every net retail dollar you spend using your card. And at no cost to the cardholder, APsaA receives a royalty on all of your purchases which, in turn, assists the Association in advocating for psychoanalysis. To learn more, call toll-free 1-866-438-6262 and please refer to priority code FAAR56 when speaking with a representative to apply.
Couch Discount: 10% discount on all purchases from the Analytic Couch Company. Visit analyticcouch.com or call 206-794-1053 and be sure to mention your APsaA membership.
Insurance Coverage: APsaA continues to offer its members the following premium insurance benefits (please browse APsaA's insurance Web site for further details, apsaainsurance.com):
Long-Term Disability—covering income when a disability resulting from a covered injury or illness occurs.
Long-Term Care—covering services such as nursing home, assisted living facility, or care services received at home. To participate in the disability or long-term care insurance programs, please contact Craig Hasday of Frenkel Benefits at 212-488-0274.
Malpractice Insurance—an occurrence policy that covers claims made during your policy period even after you have retired—therefore tail coverage is not needed. All claim inquiries are assigned to a claims analyst who will track it as well as keep you up to date. For information on the malpractice insurance program, please contact Margaret Church of Frenkel & Co. at 201-356-3422.
Networking Opportunities: APsaA membership provides many opportunities to enhance your professional skills by attending and participating in the scientific meetings, getting involved on committees, and exchanging ideas on the many e-mail lists. The e-mail lists not only provide a valuable forum to exchange and challenge ideas but have become an efficient tool for obtaining referrals. Affiliate Members are able to connect with candidates from all over the country as well as network with senior analysts at the scientific meetings. Committee participation allows analysts to work together on team projects for the benefit of psychoanalysis. APsaA's greatest resource is its membership.
Therapy Directory Discount: The Therapy Directory by Psychology Today () 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—if joining online type “APsaA Member” in the “Promo Code.”
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.
For Membership assistance, please contact Debra Steinke Wardell, manager, Education & Membership Services, 212-752-0450 x26 or e-mail: .