SIP Retreat and Convention

We are thrilled to announce that the 39th Annual SIP Convention will be held on the

15th and 16th of June, 2026, in Logan, Utah!

This year's team is:

Sacred Narratives: Reclaiming Identity Through Psychology

SIP Convention is held at Utah State University in Logan, which is located on the ancestral and traditional lands of particularly the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, with historical ties to Ute, Paiute, and Goshute peoples. We honor their enduring connection to this land and recognize their sovereign rights.

Join us for an inspiring and impactful event where practitioners, students, and leaders gather to examine current and past research on Indigenizing psychology and strengthening support for Indigenous communities. Experience engaging presentations, a compelling keynote speech, and valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate, and develop. Don’t miss out on this chance to help shape the future of culturally responsive mental health among Indigenous communities

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

What does the theme mean?

Sacred narratives are our medicine—the stories that root us in who we are, how we know, and how we heal. The heart of this theme rests on a simple but powerful truth: our stories are our medicine.Our sacred narratives are not metaphors or cultural artifacts—they are living teachings that shape identity, guide wellness, and restore balance. This theme calls practitioners and psychologists to return to these narrative traditions as legitimate, rigorous, and relational forms of knowledge.

Our stories live because our elders carry them. They are the ones who hold the teachings, the humor, the responsibilities, and the memory of our people. Our connection to them keeps us grounded in identity and accountable to community. As practitioners, we learn that healing is not only clinical—it is intergenerational. By honoring the stories passed down through our elders, we reclaim psychology as a practice rooted in land, lineage, and the medicines carried through our narratives.

By SIP President: Mark Standing Eagle Baez, Ph.D., LSP. LADC, CCBT, MS/MA