Thank you for your leadership and creative contributions to the student division! Here are some highlights of Erika's time as co-chair: - Increased student membership within MPA (we are the largest division!) - Advocated for free student membership to encourage inclusivity and engagement - Developed and established a mentorship program that connects students with psychologists - Connected with the CEO of APA (Dr. Arthur Evans) at the 2019 APA conference All the best for your dissertation and internship! We look forward to more of your awesome contributions to MPA! |
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Meet your new co-chair, David! He will be serving the student division from 2020 - 2023. Welcome aboard! Here's more about him: 1) What drew you to the position of co-chair?
Initially, a good friend and colleague asked me if I would be interested in seeking in the position. After some reflection, I decided to go for it. Advocating for the needs of my fellow graduate students in the state of Minnesota and strengthening the growing community of new psychology professionals is something I want to be a part of.
2) What are your interests in the field of psychology?
My clinical interests center on veterans, trauma, and neuropsychology. I was in the Army and later in the medical field before going to school for psychology, so I see tremendous benefits in integrating care for the body, mind, and spirit.
3) How do you take care of yourself while in school?
I take getting enough sleep very seriously. I’ve learned that achieving the elusive optimal work-life balance takes planning and luck. I’ve also surrounded myself with good people and mentors. I couldn’t do it without them.
4) What do you like to do for fun?
I love hosting or cooking for people and believe that feeding the body also nourishes the soul. I practice the Japanese martial art of kendo and also love gaming. Trivia, game nights, video games, and befriending other people’s pets has kept me sane throughout graduate school. |
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⭐️Want to your voice to be featured in The National Psychologist?⭐️ They are seeking one to two 3rd-4th year doctoral students to write a short article (400 words). These are articles written by and for psychology graduate students. Since it is a newspaper and not a clinical journal, the articles are non-clinical in nature. Examples of past articles include: being a graduate student, a newlywed and a new mom all at the same time, internship/practica issues, student debt, qualities of a good supervisor and many more. Contact Marty Saeman @natlpsych@aol.com to submit a topic and get more information! |
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Don't forget to sign up for our mentorship program and get matched with a local psychologist! We require applicants to submit their area of interests, background, and current resume/CV. |
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Friday Forum: Jan 10, 2020 CBT for Chronic Pain - Help Patients Stop Catastrophizing and Start Exercising CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) is a manualized, time-limited, evidence-based therapy for patients with chronic pain.CBT-CP can be adapted to accommodate the needs of diverse patients, such as individuals with disability or limited financial means. This program provides a basic overview of CBT-CP and highlights some unique aspects of working with chronic pain populations. Student Pricing: $15 (by Jan 3); $25 (after Jan 3) | | |
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| | First Friday Forum; Feb 7, 2020 The Chasm: African American Men and Behavioral Health This program will review a brief psychological examination of African American men from a Black-Psychology perspective. The presentation will include the historical micro and macro socio-economic events that have shaped their lives as partners, workers, and family members. These events include hidden health and social justice disparities that create a "chasm" with care-givers when seeking help. In addition, the impact of ACES and Adverse Community Experiences on their adaptation and resilience will be discussed. Student price: $15 (by Jan 31); $25 (after Jan 31) | | |
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| | Friday Forum Encore; Feb 14, 2020 Introductory Topics in Forensic Psychology: Overview of the Field, Getting Started, and Tips for the Reluctant Psychologist This is an introductory level program about forensic psychology. Themes of this session include understanding and bridging the different assumptions between the fields of psychology and law, and an appreciation of "thinking forensically" rather than clinically. Student price: $15 (by Feb 7); $25 (after Feb 7) | | |
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10 Books About Race To Read Instead Of Asking A POC To Explain It To YouIn today's current political and cultural climate, it's crucial that everyday Americans are engaging in important conversations about race, bias, discrimination, and privilege. For people of color, these conversations are nothing new; they are a requirement in communities where experiences of racism, bias, and bigotry are a part of everyday life. |
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10 books from 2019 by and about Latinos you shouldn't missOur editors have independently selected the items featured in this article because we think they're worth knowing about. NBC News has affiliate relationships so we may get a small share of the revenue if you buy something through our links. 2019 was yet another extraordinary year for fans of Latino literature. |
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15 must-read stories on women and gender from 2019In 2019, The Lily brought our readers stories on mental health, reproductive rights, politics, climate change, gender roles, workplace culture, fashion, movies and technology. We heard from authors and celebrities, activists and people who aren't famous at all. |
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The Top 10 Journal Articles of 2019CITE THIS Palmer, C. (2019, December). The Top 10 Journal Articles of 2019. Monitor on Psychology, 50(11). http://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/12/journal-articles The relationship between therapist and patient provides the context within which cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions occur and is itself a critical aspect of treatment. This article in Practice Innovations (Vol. 4, No. |
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The Slow Grad Student | Do Less & Be MindfulWhat is a "slow graduate student"? That is what I puzzled over while reading The Slow Professor. Taking inspiration from the Slow Food movement, this book advocates embracing the principles of Slow, to reduce stress and reclaim faculty control over their work. Two themes of slowing down in academia are particularly applicable to becoming a Slow Grad Student. |
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The importance of continued professional development while in grad schoolIn this interactive webinar, Patricia A. Zapf, PhD, shared the importance of continued professional development in the context of self-care and goal setting while in graduate school. The webinar was presented as part of the APA Div. 41 (American Psychology-Law Society) Student Committee webinar series. See more at http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/education/students/webinars/default.aspx. |
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