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BPS - British Psychological Society records
- 002 - BPS Sub-Systems 1919-2013

Level	Series
Ref No	BPS/002/4
Title	BPS Special Groups 1983-1999
Date	1982-1999
Extent	2-Transfer cases, 1-Box file
Description	Series contains material relating to British Psychological Society (BPS) special groups of members with a particular function or interest or working towards a common aim such as settling up specific training or a diploma. Some Special Groups (like the Counselling Psychologists) began as Sections (in 1982), then had their status upgraded to become a Special Group and later went on to be a full Division of the BPS. The first to have the Special Group title were the 'Teachers of Psychology' in c. 1988 [although they existed in a different format since 1985]; Later Special Groups renamed 'Faculties' File available are: BPS/002/4/01 BPS Special Group in Clinical Neuropsychology 1992-1999 BPS/002/4/02 BPS Special Group in Health Psychology 1987-1997 [previously Health Psychology Section 1986-1992, later Division of Health Psychology] BPS/002/4/03 BPS Special Group (for) Psychologists in Central Government 1990-1997 BPS/002/4/04 BPS Special Group in Counselling Psychology/ Counselling Psychology Section 1982-1994 BPS/002/4/05 BPS Special Group for Psychologists and Social Services/Social Care 1999-2001 BPS/002/4/06 BPS Special Group in Coaching Psychology [Awaiting transfer]
Format	Textual Material
Notes	The History of Psychology Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our users. Be aware that our catalogue contains historic terminology relating to mental health which could be considered offensive. The terminology exists within the original record and has been retained to inform users on viewpoints at the time. It in no way reflects the attitudes of the cataloguers or the British Psychological Society.
Language	English
AccessConditions	Authorised Users. View by Appointment.
AccessStatus	Open
Location	18: Wellcome Library Off Site Storage
	16: Wellcome Library
	10: Crown Storage Ruislip
	13: BPS History of Psychology Centre, London
Term	Counselling
Term	Health Psychology
AdminHistory	Special Groups [part of BPS Subsystems] exist to represent groups of members working in a particular field. The members of a Special Group all have some defining characteristic that are less rigorous than that required for a Division. See Related Names at SubSeries Level for Administrative history of each group.
Rules	Description compiled in line with the following standard ISAD (G) General International Standard Archival Description
ArchNote	Compiled by Mike Maskill BPS Archivist for the History of Psychology Centre.