ALABAMA STATE-LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST BEVERLY E. THORN, PHD, RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
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June 16, 2010, Washington, D.C. - The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (National Register) Board of Directors today announced the presentation of the Alfred M. Wellner Distinguished Career Psychologist Award to Beverly E. Thorn, PhD, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The award is named for the National Register's first Executive Officer, Alfred M. Wellner, PhD. The Wellner Award is the National Register's highest honor bestowed on a psychologist to commemorate numerous and significant contributions to psychology during a distinguished career.
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In her nomination letter, Registrant Elizabeth Klonoff, PhD, of San Diego State University, aptly summarized Dr. Thorn's numerous accomplishments. She wrote:
“Many people know Bev best for her work mentoring other professionals, both within health psychology and within clinical psychology more generally. Bev Thorn has literally been the role model, confidant, and adviser for a whole generation of women who serve as Directors of Clinical Training (DCTs). When Bev first began as a DCT, women in those roles were the overwhelming minority. While it is still primarily a man’s position in most clinical programs, those women who have started to do the job have relied on Bev as the exemplar for doing so. Bev’s success as a DCT opened the door for other women to think about applying for, and even taking on the role of DCT. In fact, Bev has often served as a mentor to me despite the fact that I am a senior colleague. Many of us were so moved by the impact Bev has had on DCTs around the country that we suggested that the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology (CUDCP) initiate an annual award in her honor. As a result CUDCP now gives the Beverly Thorn Award for Outstanding Service as a DCT; of course, Bev was the first recipient.”
Dr. Thorn has a long record of contributions to the National Register, including her involvement with the National Register Legacy of Excellence DVD series and long-term support of the National Register mission.
Dr. Thorn has been credentialed by the National Register since 2001.
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