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2009 APA Convention Programming & Activities
Psychology’s contribution to addressing socioeconomic disparities in health, well-being, and human development continues to gain recognition within and outside of APA. As the newest office and committee at APA, OSES & CSES are excited to be participating in several symposia, events, and activities during the 2009 APA Convention held August 6-9 in Toronto, Canada. As some of you may recall, OSES & CSES received tremendous support and enthusiasm during last year’s convention. Thanks to the continued support from APA and the SES Network, the Office and Committee has grown significantly since that time and is pleased to feature the following programs and activities during the 2009 APA Convention:
SES Convention Program Highlights
OSES has combed through the entire Convention Program book, selected SES-specific sessions and events, and compiled a mini-booklet to guide members interested in SES-related programming. Visit http://www.apa.org/pi/ses for electronic copies of the SES Convention Program Highlights. Hard copies will also be available in the Public Interest Booth and at the SES Network Meeting & 2009 CSES Leadership Awards Presentations on August 7 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Public Interest Suite at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Psychology-Community Engagement: Partnering for Social Change
You are invited to participate in Psychology-Community Engagement: Partnering for Social Change, a community engagement initiative designed to highlight the theory and practice of partnerships between psychologists and diverse and economically challenged communities. This grassroots initiative is spearheaded by Division 9, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, and cosponsored by 10 APA Divisions (8, 9, 17, 27, 32, 34, 35, 39, 44, 45, and 48), the Public Interest Directorate, and the Office of Socioeconomic Status. This event has two parts:
- Part 1: Site visits, Wednesday, August 5, 12:20 – 5:00 p.m. Through a planned, pre-conference visit to two culturally diverse and economically challenged Toronto neighborhoods, this visit will showcase a number of local partnering initiatives, with an emphasis on community perspectives on partnership.
- Part 2: APA sessions on partnering with communities, Thursday, August 6–Sunday, August 9. The site visit on Wednesday, August 5, will serve as a basis for a set of 20 division-sponsored APA conference sessions in which community members, practitioners, and scholars will present approaches to fostering psychology-community partnerships.
Space is limited and the deadline to register for the Psychology-Community Engagement: Partnering for Social Change is fast approaching. For more information, including how to register for this event, please see http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/.
CSES Co-sponsored Symposia :
Healthcare Career Opportunities: Treating Rural and Other Underserved Populations
Friday, August 7, 8:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building – Level 200, Meeting Room 205B
Co-Sponsored by Division 37, Division 38, APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists, APA Committee on Rural Health, and APA Committee on Socioeconomic Status.
Healthcare in the United States is currently undergoing rapid changes (Fowler & Newman, 2006). As part of this environment, psychologists in independent practice have faced increasing pressures to demonstrate effectiveness of their interventions while reimbursement for these services is decreasing (Brehms, 2008). These changes have underscored the need for psychologists to diversify their professional skills beyond traditional psychotherapy and assessment (Lenz & Rath, 2008; Rozensky, 2007). At the same time, there has been a growing awareness of the need for greater access to mental health services, especially for traditionally underserved groups (Kaholokula et al., 2007). The majority of people with mental health needs do not seek out traditional psychotherapeutic services but present in primary care offices to have their symptoms addressed (Strosahl, 2004). The purpose of this symposium is to outline expanding career opportunities in the health care system and meet the needs of diverse rural populations. Presenters will discuss how psychologists can contribute to improving mental health and health-oriented services in rural communities. Additionally, this symposium will address ways to better meet the needs of socially and economically marginalized groups at both the provider and client level. Time will then be allotted for an interactive discussion with the audience.
More details on CSES sponsored symposia are available in the SES Convention Program Highlights at http://www.apa.org/pi/ses.
CSES Co-sponsored Symposia :
Innovations in Reducing Incarceration and Recidivism: Working with Diverse Groups
Friday, August 7, 12:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Bldg., Room 712
Co-Sponsored by BAPPI, CYF, CEMA, CSES, and CWP
It is well known that a disproportionate number of persons in the United States are inmates of the prison systems as compared with other Western countries. The issues involved are many and complex. This program is focused on the research that is relevant to prevention of incarceration, effective treatment, and programs that have been successful in the psychological adjustment following incarceration. We are focusing on strategies, approaches, and models with empirical support that can provide some handles that policy makers can grasp to have productive impact on this major problem. We use "systems" because our impact may be very different at local, state, and federal levels. We also know that the correctional systems have become treatment centers for some persons with severe mental illness, serious chronic illness (including HIV/AIDS), and for geriatric conditions. We also recognize that there is an extensive literature on correctional psychology, issues of crime and punishment, recidivism and relapse, and psychotherapy with incarcerated persons. This program is intended to highlight the scientific evidence psychology can offer to enhance crime prevention, treatment effectiveness, and post-release success.
More details on CSES sponsored symposia are available in the SES Convention Program Highlights at http://www.apa.org/pi/ses.
Annual SES Network Meeting & CSES Awards Presentations
Friday, August 7, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Public Interest Suite, Fairmont Royal York Hotel
This once a year meeting provides an opportunity to meet with SES Committee members and colleagues—representatives of various divisions, state associations, and other groups—to share ideas, raise questions, and identify activities and critical issues related to socioeconomic status. The CSES Leadership Awards will be presented to recognize the outstanding achievements of psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the understanding of socioeconomic status and the lives and wellbeing of the poor. The official invitation to the SES Network Meeting is online at: http://www.apa.org/pi/ses. Hard copies will also be available in Toronto at the Public Interest Booth.
RSVP by Friday July 31, 2009 via e-mail or call 202-216-7601.
Presidential Program
Psychology’s Contribution to End Homelessness
Saturday, August 8, 3:00–3:50 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Bldg., Room 709
The 2009 Presidential Task Force on Psychology’s Contribution to End Homelessness is charged with addressing psychological factors that contribute to adults and children becoming homeless and the psychological factors and interventions that help them overcome these problems and resume productive lives. The goals and objectives of the Task Force are to identify: psychological factors that influence adults and children becoming homeless, interventions that prevent adults and children from becoming homeless, interventions that help homeless adults and children become productive citizens and healthy individuals, resources needed to effectively address these factors and interventions, and key partnerships to implement these interventions.
PI Booth
Visit the Public Interest Booth during Convention located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for SES publications and resources including hard copies of the Report of the Task Force on Resources for the Inclusion of Social Class in Psychology Curricula, the Report of the APA Task Force on Socioeconomic Status, SES Network Meeting postcards, SESRCD brochures, and SES Convention Program Highlights.
The above programming and activities are indicative of the continued interest and support for SES-related issues that has resulted in the considerable growth OSES and CSES has experienced over the years. We hope you will be able to join us at the APA Convention in Toronto.
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