The American Academy of Psychotherapists (AAP) is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that develops the person of the therapist through authentic interpersonal engagement. To that end, and through a shared community responsibility, we are committed to providing a respectful environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, religious or political affiliation, ability status, age, size or appearance or other personal characteristics. It is vital that all participants in AAP-sponsored events and activities work to uphold an ethos of mutual respect, non-violence, non-discrimination, and anti-racism. Dangerous, threatening, or exploitative harmful behavior toward others by an AAP member or participant at an AAP event will not be tolerated and may result in action(s) taken against individuals who engage in this behavior.
An attendee at an AAP event who has experienced harmful interpersonal behavior may also choose to file a formal PEP Report. Participants may direct reports to the PEP Chair, Elena Scher, elenaschertherapist@gmail.com. AAP has contracted with an external PEP consultant, Dr. Dorothy Holmes, cresent@gwu.edu, to offer a confidential reporting option to AAP participants who feel uncomfortable making an internal PEP report.
