PsyPAG Agenda – 3 FEB 2010



Psychologist Professional Advisory Group Meeting MinutesOctober 04, 20171200-1300 ESTDial-In Number: 866-782-0573Participant: 2214354Note: Please email attendance to LCDR Robert Burns at: robert.burns@ice. Report from the Chair: CDR Seth Green: sgreen@We have many psychologist deployed in support of Hurricane Maria. We look forward to their safe return and hearing about their experiences. Deployment survey will be coming and hope all those that deployed can participate.No additional updates at this time. Report from the Chair Elect: CDR Julie Chodacki: julie.chodacki@us.af.mil No additional updates at this time. Report from Vice Chair of PAC Affairs: CDR Michelle Tsai: michelle.n.tsai.mil@mail.mil Currently deployed.No additional updates at this time.Report from the Secretary: LCDR Robert Burns: robert.burns@ice. At the conclusion of today’s meeting, please send a confirmation email to the above email. . Guest Speaker: No speaker due to deployments. 6. Reports from Committee Chairs: Please email LCDR Burns your bullets prior to the meeting.Rules and Procedures: CDR Julie Chodacki: julie.chodacki@us.af.milPlease remember to work on composing SOPsHSO PAC is standardizing SOP documentation and based on recommendations we will consider implications for PsyPAG.No additional updatesCommunications: LT Neal Kimble: nkimble@Discuss upcoming newsletterSpeak about challenge coin design and draftingPsyPag t-shirt designNo additional updates at this time.Readiness: CAPT Bryan Davidson: bryan.m.davidson.mil@mail.mil RedDOG is now utilizing PACs, rather than deployment teams, to conveyReadiness delinquencies. 1 Apr 17 was last update.No federal assets requested to Vegas.Lots in Florida, St. Thomas, St Croix.Discussed deployments and psychologist roles. CDR Sutton attached to DMAT team.Helped demob Officers back from the field.Lacking BH structure in Virgin Islands.Requesting for psychologists to deploy.Please send your ideas/suggestions/key resources for compilation tobryan.m.davidson.mil@mail.mil or william.k.macnulty.mil@mail.milMembership: LCDR Chris Poulson: cpoulson@ Contacted the Recruitment and Retention Committee regarding updates to the membership directory.Collaborating with the Communications Committee to engage current PsyPAG Officers by newsletter profiles or Officer spotlights.The Membership Committee still needs a volunteer to keep the membership directory of to date.No additional updates at this time.Professional Development: CDR Jose Gomez: jose.gomez@cms. Discussed the latest update on CEU and Conference opportunities. See below submitted by LT Buhr. Review of current mentor pairs and advertising a new mentor match within the next month. Awards: CDR Ed Cua: ecua@; LT Debra Chen (Co-Chair): dchen@ Committee SoP's submitted to CDR Green and CDR Chodacki for review, awaiting approvalUnit awards being finalized for last year's PsyPAG executives for HSO PAC submission.Recruitment and Retention: CDR Jim Tyson: jxtyson@Current emphases are on our GS-to-PHS conversion resource & aiding with recent category open enrollments.We are also beginning to organize email groups, consisting of PsyPAG members, for each individual agency so that concerns may be addressed and supported provided that is unique to those posts.Policy and Advocacy: LCDR Meghan Reilly & LCDR Sharyl Trail: mxreilly@ & strail@HSPAC Policy Subcommittee meeting on February 24th: PHPAG is currently piloting the PAG SOP template and updates will be provided during the HSPAC All Hands meeting on April 7th, which will be provided during the next PsyPAG call. No other updates at this time.RDF 3 accepting applications to join their team. Please submit to LCDR Trail. 7. Reports from Special Interest Groups: Please email LCDR Burns your bullets prior to the meeting.ABPP: LT Brendan Eberenz: beberenz@ ABPP Certification Special Pay starts at $2,500 and grows after 10 years creditable serviceABPP Certification is part of HSO Professional Development Benchmarks and helps with promotibilityExploring options for meeting the ABPP requirement of a recorded work sample in positions where recording is problematic (ex. ICE and BOP)Next meeting is 11/30/2017 @1200EST with Guest Speaker LCDR Chris Poulson speaking about his ABPP credentialing experience.8. Mark your Calendars – The next PsyPAG meeting will be Wednesday, December 06, 2017 @ 1200 EST. ATTENDENCE ROSTERExecutive BoardPositionRankLast NameFirst NameAttendanceChairCDRGreenSethPresentChair-ElectCDRChodackiJuliePresentVice Chair PAC AffairsCDRTsaiMichelleDeployedSecretaryLCDRBurnsRobertPresentDocumented Names Verifies AttendanceRankLast NameFirst NameCAPT BersaniChristopherCAPTDavidsonBryanCAPT GoodieJeffreyCAPT MurryMichael= 4CDRBarnesVinceCDRBodartJenniferCDRChodackiJulieCDRCuaEduardoCDRGreenSethCDRHungBarronCDRTysonJim= 7LCDRBurnsRobertLCDRDembyLelaLCDRPaulsonChrisLCDRReillyMeghanLCDRRestrepoAdrianaLCDRSchultzJessica= 6LTBuhrNicholasBuhrNicholasLTChenDebraLTDiMisaSamanthaLTEberenzBrendanLTKimbleNealLTMorrisKateLTParkMarilynLTRiley-BassKa’SeaniaLTSearsPatrick= 9TOTAL = 26PsyPAGCE and Conference ResourcesOCT 2017PsyPAG Professional Development Committee Page 1 of 3Continuing Education (CE) ResourcesUS Department of Veterans Affairs & VHA TRAIN***NEW***Cost:FreeDescription:US Department of Veterans Affairs online courses primarily focused on the treatment of PTSD. When looking for a course make sure it has APA listed under the Credits section. When you select a training you will be brought to VAH Train that hosts these and many other trainings for CE credits. VHA TRAIN is a gateway into the TRAIN Learning Network, the most comprehensive catalog of public health training opportunities. TRAIN is a free service for learners from the Public Health Foundation. VHA TRAIN is supported by the Veterans Health Administration Employee Education System.Access: University of South CarolinaCost:FreeDescription:Helping Heros program relates to treatment of occupational stress, anxiety, and depression among adults -- with an emphasis on treatment with the firefighter and first responder population. This site includes specific, step-by-step instructions for each component of therapy, printable sample scripts for introducing concepts and techniques to patients, and video demonstrations of the therapy procedures. The website is also developed so that you can proceed at your own pace and use the learning experiences when it is convenient for you. Once you complete the course, you can return whenever you like to review techniques, print out scripts, watch videos, and refresh your learning.Access: General HospitalCost:FreeDescription:"Massachusetts General Hospital offers free online programs covering a range of different mental health topics and in a variety of learning formats. These include courses on evidence-based programs, interactive diagnostic/interview modules, simulated clinical encounters and more.They also have a ""War Zone"" Series Supporting the Mental Health of Veterans and Families. This free online training series helps health care professionals recognize and address the challenges faced by Post 9/11 Service Members, Veterans, and their families. Training Institute at Home BaseCost:FreeDescription:Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Program works to heal the invisible wounds of war for Post-9/11 Veterans, Service Members and their Families through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. The Training Institute at Home Base develops and showcases a range of trainings that teach healthcare professionals across the nation how to better recognize and treat the invisible wounds of war.Access: ConferencesThe Obesity SocietyDates:October 29 - November2, 2017Location:Washington, DC - Gaylord, National HarborDescription:The Obesity Society’s Meeting brings together leading players in the field of obesity from world-renowned speakers, researchers and clinicians to educators, advocates, and policymakers. Abstract Due:PastAccess: Public Health AssociationDates:November 4 – 8, 2017Location:Atlanta, GADescription:Creating the Healthiest Nation: Climate Changes Health: APHA's 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo brings together more than 12,000 of your peers from across the U.S. and around the world to network, educate and inspire each other. This is a public health event you won't want to miss!Abstract Due:PastAccess: Society for Traumatic StudiesDates:November 9 - 11, 2017Location:Chicago, IL - Palmer House HiltonDescription:This meeting invites presentations that help us understand and embrace the full complexity of responses to and recovery from trauma exposure. Trauma and Complexity: From Self to Cells.Abstract Due:PastAccess: of Behavioral and Cognitive TherapiesDates:November 16 - 19, 2017Location:San Diego, CA - Hilton Bayfront HotelDescription:The theme this year, Applying CBT in Diverse Contexts, is intended to showcase research, clinical practice and training.Abstract Due:PastAccess: 28 - December 1, 2017Location:Washington, DC - Gaylord, National HarborDescription:Force Health Protection: From Battlefront to HomefrontAbstract Due:PastAccess: Academy of Addiction PsychologyDates:December 7 - 10, 2017Location:San Diego, CA - Rancho Bernardo InnDescription:The Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium provides the latest scientific developments in Addiction Psychiatry for physicians and allied health professionals. The meeting is structured to encourage interaction among clinicians from various disciplines, approaches, and settings.Abstract Due:PastAccess: Proposals DueAmerican Association of SuicidologyDates:April 18 - 21, 2018Location:Washington, DC – Hyatt Capitol HillDescription:A conference of people interested in suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and research. This unique event is specifically designed to meet the diverse interests and needs of attendees while creating a powerful opportunity for networking, learning, and moving the field of suicidology forward.Abstract Due:October 31, 2017Access: for Prevention ResearchDates:May 29 - June 1, 2018Location:Washington, DC – Hyatt RegencyDescription:The SPR Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to advance this vision by providing a centrally integrated forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields.Abstract Due:October 31, 2017Access: Psychiatric AssociationDates:May 5 - 9, 2018Location:New York, NYDescription:APA’s Annual Meeting is the premier psychiatry event of the year. With over 450 educational sessions and courses, there is no better event to help you expand your knowledge, network, and meet certification and licensure requirements.Abstract Due:November 14 - December 14, 2017Access: for Psychological ScienceDates:May 24 - 27, 2018Location:San Francisco, CA - Hilton San Francisco Union SquareDescription:The APS Convention brings together more than 4,000 scientists from disciplines spanning the full spectrum of psychological science. Gain insights into research and trends from world-renowned psychological scientists, improve your skills and deepen your knowledge, and forge life-long collaborations with colleagues.Abstract Due:Symposium - November 15, 2017 & Poster - January 31, 2018Access: Psychological AssociationDates:August 9 - 12, 2018Location:San Francisco, CADescription:The APA Annual Convention features more than 50 social hours and other networking events, and more than 1,000 sessions covering the entire field of psychology.Abstract Due:Collaborative Programs - October 13, 2017 & CE Workshop - November 14, 2017 & Proposal - December 1, 2017Access: InformationIf you are aware of any CE opportunities or upcoming conferences that you think your fellow PsyPAG members may be interested in, please contact LT Buhr at nbuhr@. ................
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