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2013-2014 Elected CPAGS Positions

On May 15, 2013, in Events, by Lee Vance

CPAGS members,

I am pleased to inform you of your elected 2013-2014 CPAGS Executive Committee. Thank you for participating in the elections and please visit this website frequently for registration to upcoming events or to figure out how to become involved in CPAGS now or in the future. If your school does not have a campus rep, I encourage you to consider this important role.

Congratulations to the following elected persons:

“Strategies for Dealing with Assessment ‘Information Sharing’ by Test-Takers”

On April 29, 2013, in Events, by Ziska Maria Ronquillo

Southern California CPA Event: May 18, 2013

The Division of Consulting and Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Division III) of the California Psychology Association is hosting a Southern California Spring event.

“Strategies for Dealing with Assessment ‘Information Sharing’ by Test-Takers”

Presenter: Cal Hoffman, PhD

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 3-5 PM

Place: Chicago School of Professional Psychology
617 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Join us for an informative presentation, discussion, sharing of cases, and networking!

The purpose of the event is to encourage exchange and engagement among psychologists who work in the consulting and I-O fields, students studying the field and others interested in learning more or, perhaps, practicing in this area. In addition to Div. III members, we are specifically inviting members of the
Society of I-O Psychology (SIOP – Division 14 of APA) and the Society of Consulting Psychology (SCP- Div. 13 of APA).

Note: There will be a nominal charge for refreshments.

For more information, contact Judy Blanton at jesblanton@gmail.com

“The Ability to Translate Business Priorities and Challenges into Talent, Team and Organizational Interventions/Solutions”

On April 29, 2013, in Events, by Ziska Maria Ronquillo

Northern California CPA Event: May 9, 2013

The Division of Consulting and I-O Psychology (Division III) of the California Psychology Association and the CSPP-SF Organizational Psychology Program and the Alumni Association of the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant University are co-sponsoring a Northern California Spring event.

Presenter: Dr. Chris Tobin

SVP of Human Resources at SAY Media

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013

Time: 6-8 PM

Place: California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant University, 1 Beach Street, San Francisco (across from Pier 39) Rm. C100 West

Join us for an informative presentation, discussion, and networking!

The purpose of the event is to encourage exchange and engagement among psychologists who work in the consulting and I-O fields, students studying the field and others interested in learning more or, perhaps, practicing in this area. In addition to Div. III members, we are specifically inviting members of the Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP – Division 14 of APA) and the Society of Consulting Psychology (SCP- Div. 13 of APA).

Note: There will be a nominal charge of $5 to cover the cost of refreshments (CSPP students – free)

Please RSVP by May 7, 2013, 3 pm by contacting Eugene Dilan at cpadivision3n@gmail.com

The Multi-faceted Aspects of Training and Supervision in Suicidality: Supporting and Empowering Student Trainees

On April 23, 2013, in Feature, by Alea Baron

Melodie R. Schaefer, Psy.D.
Alea A. Baron, MA

There are few clinical issues that trigger as an acute need for intervention as that pertaining to a suicidal patient. Patient self-harm behaviors and patient suicide are stressful for clinicians and trainees alike. Nearly half of psychologists will have contact with suicidal patients over the course of their professional careers and clinical management of these events may be one of the most challenging of functions (Rosenberg, 1999). In a sample of 16 states across the US, 44.9% of those who completed suicide had a current mental health-related problem (CDC, 2009). Moreover, in the sample 31.9% of those who completed suicide were currently engaged in receiving mental health treatment.

How a crisis is resolved will determine whether it personally or professionally increases or constricts development for those individuals affected (Kleepsies, Penk, & Forsyth, 1993).Kleepsies et al. (1993) found t that 40% of psychology trainees had a professional relationship with patients who had either made a suicide attempt or completed suicide while the psychologist was in training. However, studies that examined the impact of educational preparation of students/trainees found various elements lacking.