title: Thomas J. Wolff: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice.
abstract: The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice is intended to recognize outstanding independent practitioners in psychology. Nominations are considered for psychologists working in any area of clinical specialization, health services provision, or consulting, and services provided to any patient population or professional clientele in an independent setting. The 2014 recipient is Thomas J. Wolff, who "is a nationally recognized consultant working with individuals, organizations, and communities. His practice, anchored in the values of social justice and collaboration, has focused on building strong communities and, by so doing, strengthening the well-being of the people within them." Wolff's award citation, biography, and a selected bibliography are presented here.
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008404:Massachusetts; D011584:Psychology / Q000266:history*; D012935:Social Justice