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RPA DIALOG October 2007 (Volume 14, #5)

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REDWOOD PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION A CHAPTER OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 15209 • Santa Rosa, CA 95402

www.redwoodpsych.org

CEU PRESENTATIONS

We wrapped up our CEU presentations for the year with an overview of Somatic Experiencing with Joe Persinger, PhD. A small group came out in the Autumn mist and were rewarded for the effort. Particularly intriguing was the experiential aspect of the talk which illustrated how the wisdom of the body can guide the healing process when unresolved post-traumatic stress is causing chronic pain. ,These noon presentations are friendly and informal. It’s an opportunity for new RPA members, as well as seasoned members, to meet their colleagues, and to be introduced to something outside one’s own area of expertise. If you are interested in giving a presentation in the spring, please contact a board member. Thank you to all the presenters this year!

President: Milt Harris, PhD (707-579-3140)Vice-President: Tesa Carlsen, PhD (707-996-8222)Past-President: Carol Weser, PhD (707-526-2288)

Secretary: Position openTreasurer:Victor Howard, PhD (707-539-6355)

CPA Chapter Representative: Michael Pinkston, PhD (707-575-7230)Newsletter Editor: Tesa Carlsen, PhD (707-996-8222)

Intrepid noontime, bag lunchers, discover something new each time they show up for a presentation in the CE series.

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I hope you all are enjoying the refreshing fall weather.

Thanks to all who attended the O’Sullivan Detection of Deception workshop, and helped to make it a success. And we are particularly grateful to Vic Howard and the Scottish Rite, for hosting the affair, Tesa Carlsen and Meghan Tiedemann-Fuller, for logistics and CE coordination, Mike Pinkston, for postal liaison, and Kristine Bartlett, Vickie Dwyer, and Melissa Staehle, for on-site assistance.

In follow-up to my previous column concerning psychologist participation in interrogations that violate the Geneva Conventions and other human basic rights, I heard from 7 RPA members, via email, letter, phone, or in person. This is too small a percentage (06%) of membership to justify any official RPA action. 5 members were in favor of RPA’s taking a position against the APA’s refusal to find such participation unethical; 1 member was undecided; 1 member supported the APA’s position. Thanks to all who responded.

My own thinking has evolved somewhat. In the previous column, although indicating that I had signed a petition opposing the APA’s position condoning psychologist participation in these interrogations, I had considered that many APA members are not clinicians, and therefore are not inevitably committed to ideals of human development. I had made the point that it might be unfair to require non-clinical psychologists to embrace an ethical position (in the same way that a plumbers’ organization might be presumptuous to enforce a particular ethical vision on its members).

In thinking further on this, however, I note that APA in fact does have a formal ethics code, to which all members are required to adhere. If the APA did not have an ethics code, my earlier argument might have stood. But having an ethics code should require, in my opinion, that the code be, by the lights of the great majority of its members, moral, non-hypocritical, and altogether decent. (Another option would be for APA to give up its ethics code altogether.)

Milt Harris

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President�s Column

by Milt Harris, Ph.D.

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On September 29th, Maureen O’Sullivan, Ph.D, of UCSF and the Ekman Group, taught enthusiastic participants how to recognize the facial cues that indicate deception, indicating a need for further investigation. The face cannot completely mask deliberate lies as emotion ultimately leaks by way of these facial cues. It was a fascinating day which left many asking, “When’s the two day workshop?” O’Sullivan is articulate, engaging, and passionate about her work. At the end of the seminar the participants were visibly energized, even after a long day of rapt attention, experiential exercises and spending the day indoors! Food and lively conversation followed at Milt and Lea Harris’ garden where tables were set for the catered reception for Dr. O’Sullivan and attending participants. Great fun! Thanks again to all the volunteers who made the day go so smoothly. And thanks to all who called offering their assistance.

Detection of Deception workshopa huge success

O’Sullivan answered questions and spoke with workshop participants during a break.

Participants enjoyed a buffet lunch and gathered with old friends and met new ones.

After a full day of focused attention, folks enjoyed the catered reception for O’Sullivan in the beautiful garden of Milt Harris and Lea Good-Harris.

RPA president, Milt Harris, greeted the more than 60 psychologists, MFTs, Social workers, attorneys, and college instructors, and introduced Maureen O’Sullivan, Ph.D.

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Let’s Celebrate the SeasonRPA is looking for someone to host the year end holiday party. We work with you to bring it all about. Might you volunteer your home? Call a member of the executive board and let us know what dates work for you.

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Pre-licensed Bulletin Board

S e e k i n g

Are you looking for research subjects? A study partner for exams?A Supervisor?

As a benefit to our pre-licensed members of RPA, this bulletin board is provided to let others know that you are seeking study partners, supervisors, and internships. Please contact Tesa Carlsen, drTesa@mac.com, with your information.

Welcome to our new RPA members

Diane MalnekoffVickie Dwyer

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

The journey toward licensure is often an isolating experience and can get pretty bumpy before it’s over. While still recovering from the exhausting process, the newly licensed psychologist must think about office space, business license, insurance, and a host of new challenges depending on the kind of work they’ve chosen to do.

Melissa Staehle, Ph.D, Kristine Bartlett, Psy.D, Jennifer Holland, Psy. D, and Vickie Dwyer, Psy.D, all licensed for under 5 years, will be sharing this space. They will share their experiences of the process, and answer questions the pre-licensed RPA members will be asking very soon. They will respond to questions asked by other newly licensed members, researching when necessary.

They’ll introduce themselves in the next few newsletters. If others would like to participate, please call Tesa Carlsen at 996-8222 or email drTesa@mac.com. If this conversation triggers memories for those of you who have been licensed “forever,” or if you just have wisdom to share, don’t hesitate to jump in: drTesa@mac.com.

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OFFICE SPACE Large, nice office available in beautiful building, desired downtown location, share with 3 other offices, large waiting room, kitchen, conference room. Available in Jan. Contact (707) 523-1000.

OFFICE SPACE Attractive/unfurnished psychotherapy/professional office for rent in Windsor for $550.00 a month. Two other offices occupied by a Psychologist and an MFT comprise the suite. A shared waiting room, utilities, fax/copier and wireless Internet services are included. For more information, please call 874-2511.

LOVELY LARGE OFFICE in "new" Victorian. Great location downtown Santa Rosa, easy access and parking. Conference room, large waiting area, kitchen. 4 office suite. Lease currently shared between two psychiatrists and 3 psychologists. Large enough for child therapy or groups. Renegotiating lease. Has been approximately $700 for full time. Contact Gloria Speicher, 528-3778

Receiving referrals for mindfulness-based psychotherapies (MBCBT, ACT, DBT) for depression, anxiety, gr ief/trauma, interpersonal problems, health/serious illness in adults. I also use traditional CBT, humanistic-existential, Zen/Buddhism-informed therapies. Contact Holly Anton, Ph.D. (707)583-4453.

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RPA ETHICS COMMITTEE OFFERS CONSULTATION

For consultation regarding ethical issues in your practice, you can contact RPA ethics

committee members:

Michael Pinkston (575-7230) - Sept/OctAnn Strack (762-6216) -Nov/Dec

Bill McCausland (546-5742) - Jan/FebJeff Kahn (546-4349) - March/April

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK -- Tesa Carlsen, PhD.

Please note that a 2008 membership

renewal form is included in this

n e w s l e t t e r . R e n e w y o u r

membership early, save money, and

cross it off your list of “things to do.”

The next newsletter will be delivered

in December. Announcements and

ads can be sent to me via email at

DrTesa@mac.com or call me at

996-8222. If you want an ad

repeated, let me know that also.

Please put "RPA Newsletter" or

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Both ads and announcements of

approximately 100 words are free

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Marin County Psychological AssociationInvites you to attend a Dinner/Speaker Meeting

The Price of Privilege: What Exactly are the Costs?with Madeline Levine, Ph.D.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007Time: Social 6:00/ Dinner 6:45 PM/ Speaker 7:30 PM

Location: San Rafael Joe’s, 931 Fourth St., San Rafael

Upper middle class teens have the highest rates of depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse of any group of teens in this country. Excessive pressure, a sense of disconnection from parents, and a belief that they are only as good as their last performance are some of the factors contributing to what both clinicians and researchers are calling an "epidemic" among America's privileged youth.   Participants will be able to discuss the unique problems faced by affluent adolescents. They will be more able to help parents bring up kids who are independent, connected and successful.

Madeline Levine, Ph.D., has been a practicing clinical psychologist in Marin County for the past twenty-five years. She is the author of The Price of Privilege, Viewing Violence and See No Evil: A Guide to Protecting Our Children from Media Violence.

Please RSVP by sending in the coupon belowalong with your check made out to MCPA.

RSVP and checks must be received by Oct. 26.Please call Roberta Seifert at (415) 456-1777 for additional information.

MCPA Members: $35 MCPA Student Members: $30 Non-Members: $45(We will not be sending letters of confirmation.)

Two Continuing Education units are available for psychologists for a $15 administrative fee. Make your check payable to SCRC. It will be collected at the event.

Marin County Psychological Association Dinner/Speaker Meeting/ Oct. 30, 2007

Name ______________________________________ Phone: ________________

Number of Persons____________ Amount Enclosed _______________

Meal Choice: Roast Sirloin ____ Chicken Piccata ____ Cannelloni ____

Mail to: Roberta Seifert, Ph.D., 817 D Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

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RPA Membership Renewal / Application for 2008Renewal ____

Application ____

Name ________________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________________

Include e-mail address in RPA Website Directory Yes_____ No_____

Business Address (No Change __ )   __________________________________________

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Address to receive RPA mailings: Business_____ Home_____ Phone number to print in member list: Business_____ Home_____ E-Mail address for RPA list serve: Business_____ Home_____ Check here to exclude e-mail address from RPA website directory_____ Please list all psychology-related degrees, with dates and granting institution:(No Change ___ )Degree________ Date__________ Institution___________________________Degree________ Date__________ Institution___________________________Degree________ Date__________ Institution___________________________Do you hold a current California psych. license? Yes____ No___ California license type and number: ____________________________________Are you a registered psych. assistant? Yes____ Supervisor:__________________Reg. No.: __________________Are you a current member of the California Psychological Association? Yes___ No___ Are you a current member of the American Psychological Association? Yes___ No___

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, had you license or certification suspended or revoked, or been found culpable in any ethics proceedings? Yes___ No___ If Yes, please explain below or on a separate sheet, or indicate no change from previous disclosure:I hereby affirm that all of the information on this application is true and correct. I agree to abide by the RPA bylaws.

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Annual dues and membership status (Please check highest applicable status): Member $75* Licensed to practice independently as a psychologist in California Associate $45 Not licensed as psychologist, but has PhD, PsyD, or Masters in psychology Affiliate $25 Non-psychology degree or full-time student Retired $15 Non-practicing retired psychologist

Please make check to “RPA”* $60.00 if payment postmarked by last day of January, or for first-time applicants.(Payments of 75.00 before 1/31/08 will be treated as including a 15.00 donation.)

Please indicate committees in which you are interested in participating:CLASP _________Continuing Education _________Disaster Response _________Ethics _________Governmental Affairs _________Health Care Services _________Media and Public Affairs _________

Please list any suggestions for future RPA activities, including CE courses, symposia, seminars, speakers,

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Please send to:Redwood Psychological AssociationP.O. Box 15209Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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Redwood Psychological Association

P.O.Box 15209

Santa Rosa, CA

95402

CALENDAR of EVENTS

Celebrating the Season - Holiday party - Stay tuned for more details

CEU PresentationsJoe Persinger, PhD presenting a four hour training in Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy More information to follow.

RPA 2008 membership renewal form enclosed

"Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” -Jalaluddin Rumi, poet and mystic (1207-1273)

Check out www.redwoodpsych.orgAccess past issues of the RPA Dialog on the website