Division 31 is excited to have multiple programs available at the first in-person APA Convention in Washington, DC since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consistent with the Division’s focus on issues relevant to SPTA’s, this year’s programming includes sessions on rural healthcare and navigating the current political climate. In addition to Paul Korte’s divisional Presidential Address, “How APA and Division 31 are Filing the Gaps in Rural Health” on Friday, August 4th at 1:00pm and the Social Hour and Awards ceremony on Thursday, August 3rd from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Division 31’s program includes:
- “Think Globally, Act Locally: Overcoming Barriers to Integrated Healthcare Around the World” (Co-Chairs Diana Prescott and Nancy Ruddy with a multi-country panel, Thursday, August 3rd, 1:00pm)
- “Connecticut’s Social Justice Speaker Series: Ways to Increase Psychologist’ Engagement” (Anne Klee, Neda Moinolmolki, and Minnah Farook, Friday, August 4th, 9am)
- “Exploring the Intersectionality of Anti-Semitism in Society/in APA and How to Effectively Address It” (Beth Rom-Rymer, Ted Kahn, Lenore Walker, and Elena Eisman, Friday, August 4th, 12:00pm) *CE credit available*
- “Current Issues and Needs for State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs)” (Elena Eisman, Mayra Ortiz, Peter Oppenheimer, and Chuck Hollister, Friday August 4th, 2:00pm)
- “Women’s Healthcare in Rural Areas: Empowering Women to Mange Their Health and Reproductive Freedom” (Emily Selby-Nelson, Marlee Layh, and Diana Prescott, Friday, August 4th, 5:00pm) *CE credit available*
- “Utilizing a Psychological Foundation for Engaging Psychologists in Research, Producing Social Media” (Betsy Gard, Joanna Peeler, Rabia Subhani, and Mark Gilson, August 5th, 9:00am)
- “Rural Psychology and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The Hispanics/Latinx Experience” (Dinelia Rosa and Mayra Ortiz, August 5th, 12:00pm) *CE credit available*
- “Promoting the Growth of Low Budget and Rural SPTAs” (Lawrence Perlman, Paul Korte, Ian King, Paul Ascheman, Amy Safford, Michele McKinnie, August 5th, 2:00pm)
- “Student Leadership 101 in State, Provincial, and Territorial Associations” (Noelle Lefforge, Julie Takishima-Lacasa, Stephanie Miodus, and Cody Kaneshiro, August 5th, 4:00pm)
Please see APA’s official programopens in new window for more details about these presentations.
We hope to see many of you in person for our social hour and our symposia, skill-building sessions, and critical conversations!