Professional psychology requires the navigation of a complex set of skills including clinical work, research, and consultation while also demanding a level of personal investment, which can tax the psychologists' emotional and physical resources. Bearse, McMinn, Seegobin, & Free (2013) highlighted the deleterious impact of these stressors. The American Psychological Association (APA) has shown an awareness of impactful professional stress and responded by encouraging state psychological associations to create a Colleague Assistance Program (APA, 2006). Although the research and professional guild agree on the existence of professional stress, there is little research regarding the effectiveness of strategies and resources used to manage the stress. The results from a pilot survey administered to Oregon psychologists (May 2012) were consistent with national findings showing that psychologists experienced a variety of biopsychosocial stressors. The current study identifies stressors experienced by Oregon Psychologists and the coping strategies used to manage professional and personal stress. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my committee chair, Mary Peterson, PhD. She guided and inspired me throughout my graduate training, not to mention offered her personal kindness during times of great personal difficulty. Her commitment to my growth and the quality of student training truly models professional and relational zeal. This dissertation, and so much more, would not have been possible without her presence. I would also like to thank my committee members, Mark McMinn, PhD, and Nancy Taylor-Kemp, PhD. Both contributed graciously to my development as a researcher and as a person. In addition, thank you, Dr. Taylor-Kemp, for being the CAC's liaison and a gracious friend to me. Special appreciation goes to the Oregon Psychology Association and the Colleague Assistance Committee. Their belief in and partnership with graduate training promotes a breadth of opportunities across professional psychology generations.
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