February Updates 

Updates for this month:

1. Governing Council Update

2. Events in February

3. Nominations for MPA awards

4. Call for Multicultural Conference proposals

5. Call for online CE proposals

6. March Events

7. Other student division updates

8. Articles to read

 

 

The Governing Council met for their first quarterly meeting of 2020 on Jan 25. We welcomed some brand new Council members and welcomed back many familiar faces. As some of the Executive roles changed at the beginning of the new year, Dr. Susan McPherson passed the presidential baton off to 2020 President, Dr. Willie Garrett, at this meeting.

 

We are excited to kick off the new year (and decade) with an exceptional group of volunteer leaders!

Events in February

ECP & Student Division Social 

 

Feb 1, 1pm - 2:30pm @ Modist Brewery

 

Our goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive space for members to have conversations and solidify connections with one another. Our profession can be enriching, overwhelming, and/or sometimes isolating; this would be a great space to share your experiences and get support from peers who understand. This is also a great opportunity to meet and network with other psychologists and graduate students in MN!

 

First Friday Forum; Feb 7

 

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. Attendees will be able to adapt their methodology to engage Black men in psychotherapy, and how to appropriately respond to their needs when strong emotions emerge during the healing process.

 

Student price: $25

 
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Friday Forum Encores; Feb 14

 

Introductory Topics in Forensic Psychology: Overview of the Field, Getting Started, and Tips for the Reluctant Forensic Psychologist

 

This is an introductory level program about forensic psychology. The presentation will be organized in three sections: general orientation to the area , developing a specialization, and working with clients involved in the legal system. Topics will include responding to subpoenas, communicating with judges and attorneys, and testimony.

 

Student price: $15 (by Feb 7); $25 (after Feb 7)

 
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It is MPA awards season! Nominate your peers, coworkers, faculty, or supervisors for these awards:

 

1. Thomas Carrillo Leadership in Diversity Award

The Diversity Leadership Award is given to a licensed psychologist who has broken down systemic barriers and who has promoted diversity competence through practice, teaching, advocacy or research.  In other words, the Diversity Leadership Awardee is someone who has exemplified Outstanding Organizational and Professional Leadership In Promoting Diversity in Minnesota Psychology. 

Please forward your nomination and a brief description of why you are nominating this person to mail@yasminemoideen.com by Feb 21. 

 

2. MPA Donald G. Paterson Undergraduate Award in Psychology

This award is given to the outstanding college senior planning a career in psychology. The purpose of this $350 award is to recognize and encourage high achievement in psychology at the undergraduate level. Nominations of students whose work has been directed at applied problems and field experience, in addition to students whose work has been mainly laboratory-theoretical in nature are welcome.

More information about this award can be found here. 

 

3. MPA Award for Outstanding Graduate Faculty in Psychology

This award recognizes a faculty member who brings a special quality or commitment to working with graduate students in psychology. Nominations of an outstanding graduate faculty member can be made by the head of the nominee’s program/department, a colleague, or former student. Nominees should have been at their current institution for at least five years, but the award can be for distinguished performance over many years or a single extraordinary contribution. 

More information about criteria and materials needed can be found here. 

 

There are many more MPA awards and you can check them out here.

2020 Multicultural Conference:

Call for Difficult Dialogue Proposals

 

The Multicultural Conference Committee is calling for proposals for Difficult Dialogues at the conference taking place on Friday, November 6. The Committee is looking for co-facilitators for 90 minute Difficult Dialogues on a multicultural topic with evidence based literature. The goal is for facilitators to guide a small group discussion to help participants express, explore, and challenge their own opinions and thoughts in a safe environment. 

 

If you know of anyone who fits this role, please encourage them to send a proposal here. 

Online CE offerings: Call for Proposals 

 

The Rural Behavioral Health Practice Series Committee is calling for proposals for presentations to be delivered either in live or recorded format. The Committee is calling for proposals to present on the following topics: 

- Trauma in Rural Settings

- Child and Family

-  Teleheath

- Integrated Care 

- Aging Populations

 

Deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, Feb 21. Students can submit proposals if they co-present with a licensed psychologist or faculty. 

ECP & Student Division March Social

Other March Events

 

First Friday Forum; Mar 6

 

When Rebellion Becomes a Revolution: Empowering Parents of Oppositional Teens

 

The aim of this presentation is to provide clinicians with an evidence-based system of empowering such parents this behavioral management skills, thereby reducing externalizing behavior and improving overall adolescent functioning.

 

Student price: $15 (by Feb 28); $25 (after Feb 28)

 
Learn more here
 

Mental Health Day on the Hill

March 12

 

The day will begin with a continental breakfast and a presentation focused on didactic and skills’ based training related to advocacy for psychology and the needs of the individuals we serve. The presentation will consist of: provision of information about the legislative process; information about the importance to psychology of legislative advocacy; and discussion of techniques for effective advocacy. 

 

Folks who are interested should send their name, address, phone number, and email to rj@trishastarkphdlp.com

 
More details about event

Other Student Division Updates:

 

We are developing new and exciting plans to improve our outreach and digital platforms. We are planning to bring more opportunities for you and to highlight more student voices in the future! Recently plans included collaborating with the Ethics Committee to have a discussion on common ethical dilemmas students face in school or clinical setting. 

 

Make sure to follow our Facebook group and MPA's Instagram page!

Articles that Might Interest You

Research Articles shared:

 

1. Cultural Adaptation for Therapy with American Indians and Alaska Natives

2. Decolonizing Consultation: Advocacy as the Strategy, Diversity as the Context 

3. Indigenous and Interdependent Perspectives of Healing: Implications for Counseling and Research 

4. Silence as Speech:  Meanings of Silence for Students of Color in Predominantly White Classrooms

 

Grief is Healing in Motion

Grief is the response to a broken bond of belonging. Whether through the loss of a loved one, a way of life, or a cherished community, grief is the reaction to being torn from what you love.

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