Are you planning to attend the APA Convention this summer? Are you interested in developing collaborative relationships with Medical Professionals? If so, mark your schedule for some “practice friendly” presentations offered by Division 42 at the convention.
The “Healthcare for the Whole Person” task force, chaired by Dr. Esther Lerman Freeman of Oregon Health and Science University, is offering a program designed for the practicing clinician. While those psychologists already working in areas of health psychology can certainly benefit from these programs, they are really designed for those who have less experience in the area but would like to expand their practice “comfort zone”.
This program has been developing over the past year. The presenters are Independent Practitioners with years of experience working in different aspects of Health Psychology. They have been able to establish collaborative working relationships with other health professionals and integrated this into their practices. They will be at APA to share their knowledge with you. If their experiences have been like most “pioneers”, they have come by some of their expertise through trial & error, frustration, and hard work. They hope they can help you avoid some of the “pitfalls” as you learn how to collaborate.
The presentations listed below represent the Task Force program. All sessions are held in the Convention Center unless otherwise noted. In an attempt to make these presentations more transferable to your practice, Dr. Freeman will be editing a Workbook based on the presentations. Attendees will receive this workbook as a “member benefit”. It is the hope of the Task Force that this workbook will allow those new to working collaboratively with medical professionals to have an easier transition in developing this aspect of your practice.
HEALTHCARE FOR THE WHOLE PERSON
THURSDAY – 8/14/08; 8-9:50 AM – Room 205A
“Practice Strategies to Create Reciprocal Working Relationships with Medical Professionals”, Nancy Ruddy, PhD and Amy Schultz, PhD (Esther Lerman Freeman, PsyD, Discussant), Independent Practitioners.
THURSDAY – 8/14/08; 11-11:50 AM – Room 256
“Breath: Bridge Between Mind and Body, Gateway to the Self”, Kate Hays, PhD, Independent Practice.
THURSDAY – 8/14/08; 12-1:50 PM – Room 151A
“Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Earning a Living Outside of managed Care”, Sandra Haber, PhD, Independent Practice. This is part of a Symposium entitled “ Nontraditional Practice Opportunities”.
FRIDAY – 8/15/08; 2-3:30 PM – Room 153B
“Applying Your Clinical Toolbox to Empower Women with Breast Cancer”, Helen Coons, PhD and Louise Lubin, PhD, Independent Practitioners.
FRIDAY – 8/15/08, 2-2:50 pm, Room 212
“The Independent Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Pediatricians”. David Driscoll, PhD and Carolyn Schroeder, PhD, Independent Practice.
SUNDAY – 8/17/08 – 8-8:50 AM – Westin Waterfront, Webster Room
“Add to What You Already Know: Learn Mind/Body Health Psychology Techniques”, Ann Webster, PhD.
In addition to the above, which is part of the regular D42 program, the following half-day workshop is offered as part of APA’s Continuing Education Workshops. Please note that you must register for this workshop through APA and the fees are lower for early/advanced registration. This is Workshop # 165.
SUNDAY – 8/17/08 – 8-11:50 AM – Westin Waterfront Hotel.
“The Collaborative Psychologist: Creating Reciprocal Relationships with Medical Professionals”, Nancy Ruddy, PhD, Dorothy Borresen, PhD, and William Gunn, PhD. All 3 are associated with Family Practice Residencies.
We look forward to seeing you all at these sessions in August.
