APA Convention Program Preview

Greetings, once again, from the Division 38 Program Committee! It’s hard to believe that August 2015 is just around the corner. We hope you have secured your passports, and are working to reserve a room in Toronto to take advantage of the discounted rates. You definitely don’t want to miss this year’s line-up!

We are extremely excited about our Division 38 program, which will feature cutting edge sessions that will stimulate the minds of students, early career professionals (ECPs), and seasoned experts! With the continued focus on interdivisional collaborative programming this year, we’ve teamed up with “old friends” such as Division 54 (Pediatric Psychology), 12 (Clinical), and 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology), and are building exciting partnerships with numerous Divisions to offer excellent topics such as: “Internship Preparation Workshop for Rehabilitation, Health, and Neuropsychology Students,” “Effective Consultation with Medical Staff: Considerations for Integrated Healthcare Delivery Models,” “Negotiation Skills and Strategies for Psychology Leaders in Academic Health Centers and Health Systems,” and “Stress as a Key Contributor to Health Disparities in the U.S.” In addition, we have paired with various Divisions to co-list sessions that will offer rich opportunities for learning about issues related to diversity, risk behaviors, the role of social media in health management, and international (health) psychology.

We are especially excited to feature three provoking invited addresses by Dr. Sherry Grace (Current Issues in Depression and Cardiovascular Disease), Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama (Weight Stigma: Psychological, Behavioral, and Health Consequences), and Dr. Sherry Pagoto (Can Health Behavior Go Viral? Leveraging Social Media for Health Behavior Change). In addition, sessions facilitated by our Councils will discuss critical topics such as integrated primary care psychology, integration of technology into clinical care, and providing culturally competent care in our richly diverse settings. If you’re not already on the edge of your seat, sessions targeting professional development (e.g., board certification, negotiation skills), leadership perspectives for Health Psychology, or discussion of science that is critical to engaging in gold-standard care will surely seal the deal! Come join the fun!

See you in Toronto!!

APA Division 38 Program
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 6-9, 2015

	Thursday, August 6
	8:00 ‑ 9:50 am				Symposium – CE credit*Assessment of Behavioral and Psychosocial Factors in Clinical Health Settings Co-chairs: Stephanie L. Fitzpatrick, PhD and Ali A. Weinstein, PhD Speakers: Robert E. McGrath, PhD, Ali A. Weinstein, PhD, Stephanie L. Fitzpatrick, PhD, and Gabriela L.M. Ghisi, PhD Discussant: Zeeshan Butt, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 206A
	10:00 ‑ 10:50 am				Invited Address – CE credit*Current Issues in Depression and Cardiovascular Disease Co-Chairs: Kevin S. Masters, PhD Speaker: Sherry L. Grace, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 206C
	11:00 ‑ 11:50 am (Co-listed with Division 36: Psychology of Religion & Spirituality)				SymposiumReligiousness and Spirituality as Predictors of Health and Mortality in People with Serious Illness Chair: Crystal L. Park, PhD Speakers: Gail Ironson, PhD, MD, Crystal L. Park, PhD, and Christina Jagielski, MA, MPH Discussant: Kevin S. Masters, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 205A
	11:00 – 12:50 pm (Cross Divisional Collaborative Programming)				SymposiumStress as a Key Contributor to Health Disparities in the United States Co-Chairs: Aric A. Prather, PhD and Elizabeth Brondolo, PhD Speakers: Kahaema Byer, MS, Elizabeth Brondolo, PhD, Aric A. Prather, PhD, Cindy H. Liu, PhD, and Cheryl Woods Giscombe, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 716B
	12:00 ‑ 12:50 pm				Conversation HourIntegrated Primary Care Psychology: A New Curriculum for Graduate Programs Co-Chairs: William Gunn, PhD and Barbara Ward-Zimmerman, PhD Speakers: Lisa Kearney, PhD, Nancy Ruddy, PhD, Mark Vogel, PhD, Shanda Wells, PsyD		Convention CenterRoom 101
	1:00 ‑ 1:50 pm				Invited Address – CE credit*Weight Stigma: Psychological, Behavioral, and Health Consequences Chair: Aric A. Prather, PhD Speaker: A. Janet Tomiyama, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 205D
	2:00 ‑ 3:50 pm				Symposium – CE Credit*Health Psychology Training to Develop Health Service Psychology Blueprint Competencies Chair: Justin M. Nash, PhD Speakers: Christina S. Lee, PhD, Justin M. Nash, PhD., and Mark Vogel, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 104D
	2:00 ‑ 3:50 pm				Symposium – CE credit*Biobehavioral Assessment and Intervention for Complex Medical Illness Chair: Fred Friedberg, PhD Speakers: Leonard A. Jason, PhD, Michael Antoni, PhD, Gordon Broderick, PhD, and Fred Friedberg, PhD Discussant: Susan Maier, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 203B
	Friday, August 7
	8:00 ‑ 9:50 am (Co-listed with Division 12: Clinical Psychology)				Skill Building Session – CE Credit*Combining the Biopsychosocial and CBT Models in Psychological Practice Co-Chairs/Speakers: Jared L. Skillings, PhD and Kevin D. Arnold, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 206D
	8:00 – 9:50 am				Symposium – CE CreditWorking Together for Health Equity: Opportunities to Collaborate Across Professions (Cross Divisional Collaborative Programming)* Chair: Lula Beatty, PhD Speakers: Arthur L. Burnett, Sr., JD, Daniel Dawes, JD, and Steven Schroeder, MD		Convention CenterRoom 716B
	10:00 ‑ 10:50 am				SymposiumPsychology, U.S. Health Systems and the Affordable Care Act: Perfect Together? Chair: William D. Neigher, PhD Speakers: William D. Neigher, PhD, Chris M. Kirk, PhD, Sharon Johnson-Hakim, PhD, and Ashley Anglin, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 715A
	11:00 ‑ 11:50 am				Poster Session IBody Image, Obesity/Bariatrics, Pregnancy and Weight, Pain, Health Behavior Promotion, Smoking, Stress Coping, Integrated Care		Convention CenterExhibit Halls D & E
	12:00 ‑ 12:50 am				Exhibit Hour		Convention CenterExhibit Halls D & E
	1:00 ‑ 3:50 pm				APA Plenary Sessions and Presidential Programming		Convention Center
	4:00 ‑ 4:50 pm				Conversation HourABPP in Clinical Health Psychology: Tips to Make Board Certification as Painless as Possible Speakers: John C. Linton, PhD and Jared L. Skillings, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 711
	5:00 ‑ 5:50 pm (Co-listed with Division 35: Psychology of Women and Division 44: Psychological Study of LGBT Issues)				SymposiumTransactional Sex Among Vulnerable Populations Chair: Leah Floyd, PhD Speakers: Qiana Brown, DrPH, MPH and Emily Green, MPH		Convention CenterRoom 712
	6:00 – 6:50 pm				Meet-and-GreetHealth Psychology Training Directors		Royal York HotelToronto Room
		Saturday, August 8
		8:00 ‑ 8:50 am		Skill Building SessionLeadership Perspectives Within Academic Health Centers: Demonstrating Psychology’s Value Chair: Helen L. Coons, PhD Speakers: John C. Linton, PhD, Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, and Sandra L. Shullman, PhD		Convention CenterConstitution Hall 105
		9:00 – 10:50 am		Symposium – CE Credit*Innovative Online Psychosocial Interventions in Cancer Care: Turning Virtuality Into Reality Chair: Karen D. Fergus, PhD Speakers: Andrew Matthew, PhD, Catherine C. Classen, PhD, Saunia Ahmad, PhD, and Paul Ritvo, PhD Discussant: Karen D. Fergus, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 104D
		9:00 ‑ 10:50 am (Cross Divisional Collaborative Programming)		Skill Building SessionNegotiation Skills for Psychology Leaders in Academic Health Centers and Health Systems Chair: Helen L. Coons, PhD Speakers: Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, Kathleen S. Brown, PhD, Parinda Khatri, PhD, and Robin Henderson, PsyD		Convention CenterConstitution Hall 105
		11:00 ‑ 11:50 am (Co-listed with Division 47: Exercise and Sport Psychology)		Invited Address – CE Credit*Can Health Behavior Go Viral? Leveraging Social Media for Health Behavior Change Chair: Kristin L. Schneider, PhD Speaker: Sherry L. Pagoto, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 104D
		12:00 ‑ 1:50 pm		Symposium – CE Credit*Health in the Palm of Your Hand: The Use of Mobile Apps in Mental and Behavioral Health Care Chair: Kristin L. Schneider, PhD Speakers: Elizabeth K. Seng, PhD, Vaneeta Sandhu, PsyD, and Travis Lovejoy, PhD, MPH Discussant: Sherry L. Pagoto, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 104D
		12:00 ‑ 1:50 pm		Symposium – CE credit*Psychologists as Leaders in Mental and Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults Chair: Donna Rasin-Waters, PhD Speakers: Donna Rasin-Waters, PhD, Valerie Abel, PsyD, Jessica Jean Baptiste, MA, and Nicole Reynolds, PsyD Discussant: Susan H. McDaniel, PhD		Convention CenterRoom 201D
		2:00 ‑ 2:50 pm		Division 38 Membership MeetingDivision 38 Membership Meeting and Awards Chair: Kim E. Dixon, PhD, MBA, ABPP		Convention CenterRoom 103A
		3:00 – 4:30 pm		APA Town Hall Meeting		Location to be determined
		5:30 ‑ 7:00 pm		Division 38 Social Event		The Sultan’s Tent49 Front St. East Toronto, ON www.thesultanstent.com
Sunday, August 9
8:00 ‑ 9:50 am (Cross Divisional Collaborative Programming)			SymposiumInternship Prep Workshop for Rehabilitation, Health, and Neuropsychology Students Chair: Katie E. Eichstaedt, MA and Brad L. Roper, PhD Speakers: Cady K. Block, PhD, Glenn Curtiss, PhD, Lori B. Waxenberg, PhD, Celiane Rey-Casserly, PhD, Justin M. Nash, PhD, and Brad L. Roper, PhD					Convention CenterConstitution Hall
9:00 ‑ 9:50 am (Co-listed with Division 54: Pediatric Psychology)			Conversation HourThe Role of Psychology in Perinatal Palliative Care: Preparing Families to Say “Goodbye” at Birth Co-Chairs: Joanna C.M. Cole, PhD and Kelsey K. Berger, BS					Convention CenterRoom 802A
10:00 – 10:50 am (Co-listed with Division 52: International Psychology)			SymposiumPsychological Care in Cancer in Cuba and the United States: Accessibility, Acceptability, and Approaches Chair: Lara Traeger, PhD Speakers: Amanda Kracen, PhD, Felicity W.K. Harper, PhD, and Sandra Soca Lozana, MS					Convention CenterRoom 803A
10:00 ‑ 10:50 am			Poster Session IIChronic Illness, Caregiver Stress, Adjustment to Illness, Risk Behaviors, Health Decision Making					Convention CenterExhibit Halls D and E
12:00 ‑ 1:50 am			SymposiumDeveloping a Roadmap for Cultural Competence in Integrated Care Settings Chair: Amit A. Shahane, PhD Speakers: Amit A. Shahane, PhD, Eugene Farber, PhD, and Catherine Shuman, PhD Discussant: Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD					Convention CenterRoom 717A
A note about Continuing Education Credit * = Sessions offering CE credits have been reviewed and approved by the American Psychological Association Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP) and the Continuing Education Committee (CEC) to offer CE credits for psychologists. The CEP Office and the CEC maintain responsibility for the delivery of the programs.

The Health Psychologist

Newsletter of the Society for Health Psychology (Division 38 of the American Psychological Association)

APA Convention Program Preview

The Health Psychologist

Newsletter of the Society for Health Psychology (Division 38 of the American Psychological Association)

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