What is SIPPA?
SIPPA is the student-focused division of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). The mission of SIPPA is to create a community for students of positive psychology by facilitating networking, collaboration, and mentorship. SIPPA focuses on meeting these priorities by:
- promoting and developing educational opportunities.
- providing a supportive atmosphere for connecting students to other students, practitioners, and researchers interested in positive psychology.
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Why Join?
SIPPA offers benefits specific to students. Here are a few:
- Reduced fees, student awards, social hours, and mentoring activities at conventions.
- Free conference calls with leading researchers in the field.
- Receive help on your research, clinical work, and personal development through the Mentoring Program.
- Lively discussion and information through our newsletter and social networks.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- A voice in the future of positive psychology through electing members and being involved with SIPPA.
How do you become a Member?
If you are a student who is already a member of IPPA, you're automatically part of SIPPA. To join IPPA, visit