Are you interested in the Forum? Here is what everyone is saying...!

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The Forum provides attendees with professional development training that consists of live, interactive workshops on such topics as scientific writing style and productivity, peer review, and preparing training grant applications.  In our last onsite 2019 Forum and our last virtual 2021 Forum Evaluation surveys, our  attendees indicated that the Forum was a success! 100% in both 2019 and 2021 of our survey respondents said “yes” to whether they would recommend to their colleagues that they attend the Forum!   ​Here are some comments from past attendees:

“I think the idea of developing early career investigators is very innovative for a journal and shows JCCAP's commitment to the future of the field.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“The best psychology conference I've ever attended! Exceeded my expectations at every level and left me with a reignited desire for clinical psychologicalscience.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“In the last 3 days since the forum ended, I have recommended this conference to at least 5 people. It was so nice to discuss current research in child clinical psychology with top researchers while also getting top-notch career advice from those same people.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“The JCCAP Future Directions Forum was an enriching experience for me as a post doc. The ability to receive mentorship from leaders in the field on topics like writing clarity, grant preparation, and setting up a lab was invaluable.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“The unique aspect of this conference is the small, intimate feel - a great way to practice networking skills and engage deeply with the content presented with peers involved in similar work.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“The JCCAP Future Directions Forum is a fantastic professional development opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early career professionals! They focus on critical skills that you need to learn to be successful in academia, but NEVER have a class on or learn directly. The speakers are also incredibly engaging, and the environment as a whole is very welcoming and friendly. Moreover, the conference space is GORGEOUS!”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“This was an excellent forum for early career professionals like myself. The forum recognizes the efforts of professionals new to the field, and ensures opportunities for guidance to help us continue to grow in our fields.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“Limited number of posters at a time which allowed for a more engaged audience. Large and electronic format of the posters was convenient and viewer-friendly.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“The workshops were accessible and interesting - I know I will use the skills we discussed in my work (especially my writing) for years to come! I also appreciated the wide range of early career professionals, from post-bacs and graduate students to post-docs and assistant professors.”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“An essential conference for any youth mental health researcher-in-training to attend!”

--2018 JCCAP Attendee

“The atmosphere was inviting and the opportunities for conversation were plentiful.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“Electronic poster format was super easy, didn’t have to worry about the tube.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“LOVE LOVE LOVE the electronic version of the posters. So much easier and cost effective. I have told EVERYONE about this. I also like the new addition of the QR code for scanability. As always, I really like the live tweet/facebook so I can share my research with other friends on social media.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“I really liked the electronic format of the posters and that fewer were presented at a time. That provided an opportunity to get more out of the poster sessions, both as the presenter and as a member of the audience.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“I liked that the sessions were short and that not many people presented at once so you could actually see all the posters and talk to the authors.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“Since five presenters present research at a time, participants are provided the space for a substantial amount of people to see and discuss their research.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“I would highly recommend this conference to graduate students at all stages of their program! It is designed to really provide you with tangible and relevant skills that you can use and the smaller environment allowed attendees to meet and network with other students and faculty in meaningful ways.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“The Future Directions Forum is an amazing opportunity for both young and experienced researchers. Participants are provided the opportunity to work with experienced researchers in both small group and individual settings.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“I loved the pocket labs this year. Having new eyes on my dissertation project from researchers unfamiliar with my domain of study generated new ideas and approaches to my research questions.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“The JCCAP FDF is, by far, my favorite conference. The professional development day iscatered to students in training at all levels and provides you with so many didactics, discussions, and advice that you never receive in graduate school....I will continue to come to JCCAP FDF until I graduate. Everyone has something to gain from this outstanding conference.”

--2019 JCCAP Attendee

“One of my favorite conferences of the year!”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“I really enjoyed the Future Direction Forum. It was very thoughtfully organized and highly engaging. The breakout discussion sessions were especially helpful for me in developing new ideas for research.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“At FDF I felt that I was part of a community of specialists and I found out a lot of important information.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“The Future Directions Forum was a terrific way for me to present my research to a diverse community! I am thankful for the opportunity to have been a part of this event.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“The FDF is a wonderful, unique conference experience. The small sized and professional development focus truly help students and early career faculty learn from the best and the brightest in the field of clinical child and adolescent psychology. This setting also fosters idea generation and collaboration among attendees!”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“This event was transformative for me.....I really don't know where I could have located this knowledge elsewhere, but these facets of knowledge seem to me to be the bread and butter of what produces successful scientists....I leave this conference with a new air of excitement for the future of my career, and will undoubtedbly utilize the tools and knowledge that I was gifted through my participation here well on into the future.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“I absolutely loved the Forum. My undergraduate advisor had spoken so highly of the Forum as a place to really sharpen the tools for early career researchers....”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“Even virtually, the Future Directions Forum was a great wait to learn, expand my network, and get to hear about the innovative research happening all over the world. I am so proud to be a part of this field and this widespread JCCAP community.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“The Forum was engaging and provided the opportunity to interface with seasoned vets who have the perspective to see where the fieldis headed.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“It was a delightful experience that opened my eyes to new opportunities and experiences. As someone that is less experienced in this incredible field, I felt inspired to continue on with my passions.”

--2020 JCCAP Attendee

“The FDF is one of my favorite conferences to attend! It is clear how much work goes into creating a wonderful training experience for early career researchers.”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“There is no other event that better addresses the developmental needs of Child Mental Health trainees and faculty each year than the JCCAP FDF!”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“I walked away from the weekend feeling energizedand more empowered to continue research, and gained some practical and useful tips to be a productive researcher. I am very thankful I attended this conference and can't wait to share my experiences with others.”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“The Future Directions Forum is an incredible experience that incorporates impeccable research, lively discussions, and future learning. Specifically, the presenters and attendees are engaging and collaborative. Furthermore, the research content is diverse in terms of practical skills, research skills, and soft skills. Finally, there are numerous sessions that are relevant to my career and educational path, which was informative.”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“It's clear that a tremendous amount of care and passion goes into this meeting each year. I highly recommend this forum for trainees and early career scholars, whether you are seeking practical advice or looking to develop new ideas.”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“The virtual poster session was my favorite part of the Future Directions Forum! It was so exciting to witness and engage in a community of scientists, sharing and interacting over our posters. Thank you Dr. De Los Reyes for facilitating this fantastic event!”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“The Future Directions Forum is a phenomenal experience that provides a variety of benefits, such as networking, practical skills, and noteworthy content!”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“This forum was extremely helpful in providing advice and guidance for young scientists. I am especially grateful since it has been difficult to have these conversations with supervisors during the pandemic.”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“The Future Directions Forum is the highlight of my year!”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

“Dr. De Los Reyes and the other conference organizers have truly tailored this conference to the needs and developmental stage of early career researchers.”

--2021 JCCAP Attendee

Forum Attendees Map

The Future Directions Forum is growing year by year.  The number of institutions joining us to explore new directions in science is growing each year.  Click to see if your institution is represented at the Forum!