Preconvention programming
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Peabody Orlando Hotel, Plaza International Ballrooms D&E
Core Training in Parenting Coordination
Sponsors: American Psychological Association Practice Organization and Florida Psychological Association
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Peabody Orlando Hotel, Plaza International Ballrooms D&E
Core Training in Parenting Coordination
Sponsors: American Psychological Association Practice Organization and Florida Psychological Association
Convention programming
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
2-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W311C
Effective Advocacy and Leadership for Early Career Psychologists
Chair: Sallie E. Hildebrandt, PhD, Independent Practice, La Jolla, Calif.
Participants: Glenn A. Ally, PhD, MP, Independent Practice, Lafayette, La. Development of Leadership and Advocacy Skills for Early Career Psychologists
4-5:00 p.m. at the Convention Center, Practice Directorate Booth
Conversation Hour with Dr. Katherine C. Nordal
Practice Directorate Executive Director
Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
12-12:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room 108A
2012 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research
Sponsors: APA and American Psychological Association Board of Professional Affairs
Chair: Rhonda Goldman, PhD, Argosy University, Schaumburg
Participant: Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Emotions: The Great Captains of Our Lives
12-1:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W107
Assisting Members of Vulnerable and Underserved Populations Affected by Natural Disasters
Sponsors: APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice, APA Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest, APA Committee on Aging, APA Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology, APA Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs, and APA Committee on Rural Health
Chair: James L. Werth, Jr., PhD, Radford University
| Participants: | Debra Sheppard, PhD, Northern Rockies Neuropsychology, Billing, MT. Disaster Preparedness: Implications for Rural Residents |
| M. Dolores Cimini, PhD, University at Albany–State University of New York. Disaster Preparedness: Implications for Persons With Disabilities | |
| Michael Cunningham, PhD, Tulane University. Disaster Preparedness: Implications for Ethnic Minority Individuals | |
| Lisa M. Brown, PhD, University of South Florida. Disaster Preparedness: Implications for Older Adults |
Discussant: Sharon L. Bowman, PhD, Ball State University
1-1:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W105B
2012 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contribution to Institutional Practice
Sponsors: APA and American Psychological Association Board of Professional Affairs
Chair: Malcolm Woodland, PhD, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Participant: Michael E. Barnes, PhD, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. Role of Psychological Assessment in Juvenile Justice: Are We Helping?
1-2:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W108A
Psychology for the Future–APA/ASPPB/APAIT Telepsychology Task Force Draft Guidelines and Relevant Policies
Sponsor: APA Task Force on Telepsychology
Cochairs: Linda F. Campbell, PhD, University of Georgia; and Fred Millan, PhD, Independent Practice, New York, N.Y.
Participant: Ronald S. Palomares, PhD, APA Office of Govenance Operations, Washington, D.C.
2-2:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room 107
2012 APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology
Sponsors: APA, American Psychological Association Board of Professional Affairs and APAGS
Chair: Patrick J. Brice, PhD, Gallaudet University
Participant: Melissa L. Anderson, MA, Gallaudet University. Violence Against Deaf Women: Overabused and Underserved
2-2:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W105B
Wellness in the Profession of Psychology–The Colleague Assistance Movement and Treatment Approaches
Sponsors: APA Board of Professional Affairs and APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice
Cochairs: Beth K. Westbrook, PsyD, Independent Practice, Portland, Ore. and Glen Martin, PhD, Independent Practice, Chapel Hill, N.C.
2-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W207A
Clinical Practice in America Today
Sponsors: APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice and APA Board of Professional Affairs
Chair: Thomas J. DeMaio, PhD, HerschDeMaio Associates, Charlottesville, VA
| Participants: | Peter L. Sheras, PhD, University of Virginia. Evolution of Clinical Practice |
| Monica Kurylo, PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center. Emerging Requirement of Accountability | |
| Peter M. Oppenheimer, PhD, Independent Practice, Barrington, R.I. Systems of Reimbursement and Health Care Reform | |
| Katherine C. Nordal, PhD, APA Practice Directorate, Washington, D.C. Practice Directorate Response | |
| Pauline Wallin, PhD, Independent Practice, Camp Hill, Pa. Overview of Practice Directorate Structures in Relation to Member Concerns | |
| Thomas J. DeMaio, PhD. Town Hall Discussion: Questions and Comment From the Audience |
2-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W105A
Special Topics in Serious Mental Illness and Severe Emotional Disturbance
Sponsors: Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice and Task Force on Serious Mental Illness
Chair: Mary A. Jansen, PhD, Bayview Behavioral Consulting, Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
| Participants: | Mary A. Fristad, PhD, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio |
| Christina Vento, PsyD, Pathways, Inc., Albuquerque, N.M. | |
| Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, University of Arizona, Tucso, Ariz. | |
| Kim T. Mueser, PhD, Boston University, Boston, Mass. | |
| Susan R. McGurk, PhD, Boston University, Boston, Mass. |
3-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room 105B
2012 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice
Sponsors: APA and APA Board of Professional Affairs
Chair: Bobbie L. Celeste, PhD, Psychological Counseling and Consultation, Grandview Heights, Ohio
Participant: Sandra L. Shullman, PhD, Executive Development Group, Columbus, Ohio. An Independent View of Independent Practice
Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Orlando Peabody Hotel
American Red Cross Foundations of Disaster Mental Health Training
Sponsors: APA's Disaster Response Network and the Central Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross
Advanced Registration Required (please contact Kate Kelley or Margie Bird)
Instructors: Donna M. Hastings, PsyD, and David J. Romano, PhD
2-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W104B
Electronic Health Records for Practitioners Today
Sponsors: APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice and APA Board of Professional Affairs
Chair: Monica Kurylo, PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center
| Participants: | Lynn Bufka, PhD, APA Office of Practice Policy and Research, Washington, D.C. Understanding EHR Systems |
| Monica Kurylo, PhD. Psychologists and Meaningful Use | |
| Alan Nessman, JD, APA Office of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, D.C. Privacy and Security Issues | |
| David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, APA Practice Marketing and Business Development, Washington, D.C. |
Discussant: Terry S. Gock, PhD, Independent Practice, Rosemead, Calif.
2-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W304B
Future and Expanded Practice – Integrated Health Care in the Public and Private Sectors
Sponsor: APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice
Chair: Larry C. James, PhD, Wright State University
| Participants: | Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Primary Care Integration in Academic Health Centers |
| Helen L. Coons, PhD, Women’s Mental Health Associates, Philadelphia, Pa. Primary Care Integration in the Private Sector | |
| Raymond A. Folen, PhD, Independent Practice, Honolulu, Hawaii. Primary Care Integration in a Department of Defense Setting | |
| Julie Williams, PsyD, Wright State University. Primary Care Integration in Federally Qualified Health Centers |
2-3:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W107
Updates and Applications of Practice Guidelines in Practice and Graduate Training
Sponsors: APA Board of Professional Affairs and APA Committee on Professional Practice and Standards
Chair: Lois Condie, PhD, Children’s Hospital Boston, Mass.
| Participants: | April Harris-Britt, PhD, Independent Practice, Durham, N.C. |
| Robin Deutsch, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston | |
| Scott J. Hunter, PhD, University of Chicago | |
| Jorge Wong, PhD, Asian Americans for Community Involvement, San Jose, Calif. |
4-4:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W104B
APA Guidelines for Health Care Delivery Systems – How They Assist Practice
Sponsors: APA Board of Professional Affairs and APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice
Chair: Mary Ann McCabe, PhD, George Washington University
Participants: Lois Condie, PhD, Children’s Hospital Boston, Mass. and Terry S. Gock, PhD, Independent Practice, Rosemead, Calif.
4-4:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W105A
Practical Approach to Incorporating Outcome Measures in a Clinical Practice
Sponsor: APA Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice
Participants: Jean A. Carter, PhD, Independent Practice, Washington, D.C. and Mary Alvord, PhD, Alvord, Baker, and Associates, Rockville, Md.
4-5:50 p.m. at the Convention Center, Room W109B
APA Treatment Guideline Development – A Progress Report
Sponsors: APA Board of Professional Affairs and APA Board of Scientific Affairs
Chair: Steven Hollon, PhD, Vanderbilt University
| Participants: | Michelle Craske, PhD, University of California-Los Angeles |
| Daniel R. Kivlahan, PhD, University of Washington | |
| Jeffrey J. Magnavita, PhD, Independent Practice, Glastonbury, Conn. | |
| Thomas L. Sexton, PhD, Indiana University Bloomington | |
Bonnie J. Spring, PhD, Northwestern University |
Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012
11-11:50 a.m. at the Convention Center, Room W108AShaping the Future of Disaster Psychology: ECPs and APA Disaster Response Network
Chair: Donna M. Hastings, PsyD
| Participants: | Kevin Rowell, PhD |
| Emily Thomas Johnson, PhD | |
| David J. Romano, PhD | |
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