Coping With StressRelated to Recent National Events
PRODUCED BY: Aging Issues Committee/Disaster Psychology Committee
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom (Link to Be Sent to Registrants Before Event)
FEE: Free
PARTICIPANTS: SDPA Members Only
PROGRAM:
Recent national events have caused many Americans to feel a great deal of stress that includes fear, uncertainty and feelings of isolation. There is fear that fundamental freedoms are being assaulted and longstanding values abandoned. Those in power are taking actions that appear irrational, chaotic and self-serving causing concern about loss of benefits and critically-needed services. Market declines are impacting businesses and retirement accounts. Leaders seem unwilling to follow the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution threatening our entire two hundred fifty-year-old system of democracy. Americans are experiencing unprecedented divisiveness and polarization. People are at odds with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues over political matters and cannot agree as to the most basic facts. As a result, many feel alienated and isolated. These types of stress pose risks for further mental health declines including depression, anxiety, perceptual distortions, etc. Psychologists are challenged in working with clients with viewpoints greatly differing from their own.
The Aging Issues and Disaster Psychology Committees of the San Diego Psychological Association have collaborated to address the problems described above. Members of the two committees will present information from the psychological literature relevant to the types of stress reported and the solutions offered by our field. Participants are provided with an opportunity to discuss this very current and compelling topic. Please join us!!
COMMITTEE MEMBER PRESENTERS:
Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. (Aging Issues)
Wendy Tayer, Ph.D. (Aging Issues/Disaster Psychology)
Marjorie Coburn, Ph.D. (Aging Issues)
Kenneth S. Dellefield, Ph.D. (Aging Issues)
Ashlee Fisher, Ph.D. (Disaster Psychology)
Stress Related to National Events (Cotter) (15 Min.)
Mental/Physical Effects of These Types of Stress (Tayer) (30 Min.)
Coping with These Types of Stress (Theoretical Approaches)(Coburn) (45 Min.)
Coping with These Types of Stress (Spiritual/Meditative Approach)(Dellefield) (15 Min.)
Helping Psychologists Help Clients to Cope (Fisher) (15 Min.)
Discussion (60 Min.)
CAVEAT:
The Committees producing this event are aware that there is much division currently related to national events and that there are those who are not suffering stress as they fully support what is occurring. The Committees want to emphasize that the purpose of this informational event is not to provide a forum for debate on whether actions being taken by the current administration are or will be good or bad for America. We feel this is an issue for political scientists, economists, legal experts and historians. Our purpose is to bring to our members an awareness of the stress being experienced by many and to describe the support our profession might offer these individuals. We ask that participants be sensitive to differences in political viewpoint in the discussion and restrict comments and questions to issues related to our expressed professional purpose. We ask you to report your own perceptions and emotional experiences and not to judge or contradict those reported by others. Our goal is for our participants to leave feeling heard, supported and part of a community. We thank you in advance for your courtesies and cooperation in this regard.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
Committee producers believe that this event qualifies for CPD hours to meet California licensure requirements. However, please note that it is the responsibility of the participant to represent to the California Board of Psychology that the event qualifies as CPD and it is the responsibility of the participant to maintain a record of the activity that includes the date, medium, topic or title and the total number of hours. It is not the responsibility of SDPA to maintain a record of participation nor to obtain certification that the event qualifies as CPD.
RECORDING
Note that the first two hours of the current event will be recorded so that others unable to attend might be able to view later. The discussion portion of the event will not be recorded to protect the privacy of the participants.
AGING ISSUES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS:
Kenneth S. Dellefield, Ph.D. kendellefield@gmail.com
Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. cacphd@me.com
DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP drglipson@gmail.com
Committee Meeting - Events
PRODUCED BY: Events Committee
DATE/TIME: June 5, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Zoom
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)
Events committee members will assist SDPA committees in the planning and execution of the organization’s various events. In addition to assisting with events planned by other committees, the events committee is responsible for working with the president to host the summer social, the fall conference, and the winter gala. The events committee organizes volunteer efforts that assist in selecting dates, venues, catering options, and sponsors for SDPA activities. Events committee members contribute to marketing, budgeting, poster session organization, awards, and entertainment aspects of SDPA’s events.
The Committee meets from 8-9am on the first Thursday of March, April, May, June, July, September, October, & November on zoom
For more information, please contact the Chair:
Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D.
Committee Meeting - Community Mental Health
PRODUCED BY: Community Mental Health Committee (CMH)
DATE/TIME: June 6, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chai
COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Community Mental Health Committee (CMH) is to monitor developments in the area of community mental health, establishing liaison with community mental health agencies and organizations, and helping to facilitate the delivery of services by practicing psychologists to the underserved in the public mental health system in San Diego County. The Committee also provides information to the SDPA membership and the public about community mental health resources.
The Committee meets on the first Friday of the month every other month 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:
Karen Zappone, Ph.D. kzappone@san.rr.com Sherry Casper, Ph.D. drcasper@ctlcsd.com
Committee Meeting - Addictive Disorders
PRODUCED BY: Addictive Disorders Committee
DATE/TIME: June 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The purpose of the Addictive Disorders Committee is to provide members with the opportunity to consult and network with others who work with individuals with addictive disorders and to share treatment strategies and expertise. The Committee also offers members continuing education and resources in the area of addictive disorders.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Siri Hadland, Psy.D.
Committee Meeting - Disaster Psychology
PRODUCED BY: Disaster Psychology Committee
DATE/TIME: June 10, 2025 5:30 PM
The purpose of the Disaster Psychology Committee is to provide mental health support to disaster survivors and workers across the disaster continuum of preparedness, mitigation, response/recovery and promotion of resiliency.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM.
Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness
Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women
Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there!
The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically. The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:
Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com Women's Wellness Chair
Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+
PRODUCED BY: LGBTQ+ Committee
DATE/TIME: June 11, 2025 6:00 PM
The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues. The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community. They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.
The Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom.
Joseph Severino, Ph.D. jseverino@thecentersd.org 619-786-7044
Taeko Uchino, Psy.D. dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com
Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family
PRODUCED BY: Child, Youth and Family Committee
DATE/TIME: June 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families. Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.
The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
Susan Lagasse, Ph.D. susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net
Committee Meeting - CPD
PRODUCED BY: Continuing Professional Development Committee (CPD)
DATE/TIME: June 14 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Full Members Approved by Board!
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee ensures SDPA compliance with the standards and criteria for APA approved sponsors of continuing education for psychologists. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding the continuing professional development needs of SDPA members.
The Committee meets on the second Saturday of the month.
Bruce Liese, Ph.D. ABPP bliese@kumc.edu
Committee Meeting - Aging Issues
PRODUCED BY: Aging Issues Committee (AIC)
DATE/TIME: June 16 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The purpose of the Aging Issues Committee (AIC) is to provide members with the opportunity to consult and network with others who work with older adults and to share treatment strategies and expertise. The Committee provides opportunities for professionals to share with each other their experiences related to aging and retirement. The Committee offers members and the public education/resources related to issues of aging.
The Committee meets on the second Monday of the month 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
Committee Meeting - Forensic
PRODUCED BY: Forensic Committee
DATE/TIME: June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California. The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field. The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.
The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D. doctorabe@msn.com
Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity
PRODUCED BY: Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)
DATE/TIME: June 17, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.
The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Darlene Townes, Psy.D. dr.dtownes@gmail.com
Donielle Cohen, Ph.D. admin@doniellelmft.com
The Practice of Addiction Psychology Conference Facing Headwinds in Pursuit of Psychological Science
6.5 APA CE Credits
June 28, 2025 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM Social Mixer: 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
Current beliefs about the causes and preferred treatment of problems stemming from addiction continues to range widely. It is critical for all psychologists to be prepared to discuss effective treatment options when clients or their loved ones present with these concerns.
We invite you to join us at Marina Village on June 28, 2025 to learn more about the practice of addiction psychology so together we can find steady footing in psychological science. This year’s conference includes presentations on Harm Reduction, Teens & Screens, sports betting, and current challenges faced by providers treating the LGBTQ+ community.
NOTE: Registration is limited! Due to venue limitations, participation in the conference is limited to 130 on a first-come first-serve basis. Make sure to register early to save your spot.
All are welcome!
REGISTRATION FEES:
Click here for Course Description
Click here for Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule
7:30-8:15AM Registration and Check-In (Continental Breakfast, Beverages)
8:15-8:30AM Welcome Address: SDPA President Nicole Karst, Psy.D.
8:30-10:30AM Meeting people where they’re at: Harm reduction treatment for substance use disorder Keynote Speaker: Susan Collins, PhD
10:45-12:15PM (1.5 CEs) Press Pause: Evidenced-Based Assessment and Treatment for Problematic Video Gaming Speaker: Corey Monley, MS
1:15-2:45PM (1.5 CEs) Emerging issues: Online Sports Gambling Speaker: Robert Teel, Ph.D.
3:15-4:45PM (1.5 CEs) Providing Gender Affirming Substance Abuse Treatment to a Community Under Siege Speakers: Paige Myers-Mathews, Ph.D., LPC, CADC I, Sarafina Scapicchio, MSW, CNP, Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
4:45-5:45PM Social Hour (All Attendees, Presenters and Exhibitors Welcome!)
NOTE: This one-day conference is designed to meet the educational needs of clinical psychologists. Participants can earn up to 6.5 CE credits for their attendance. It is our belief that this conference will be of interest to other types of mental health professionals as well, however, those practitioners need to check with their own licensing agencies re specific educational requirements. (See APA Statement below).
For more information about the conference, contact the office sdpa@sdpsych.org.
Cancellation Policy: No refund will be given to any registered individual who is a no-show to a course. Any individual canceling within 72 hours of a course will be refunded 50% of the course fee.
Conflicts of Interest: As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, San Diego Psychological Association is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Please review the conflict of interest guideline below.
APA Guidelines Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest
Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
CE Grievance Procedure: SDPA is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists. SDPA will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants.
See CE Grievance Procedure.
Attendance Policy: CE Credit and Certificates will not be issued to those who arrive later than 10 minutes or leave early from any course scheduled time. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure compliance with APA Guidelines.
American Psychological AssociationThe San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SDPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
LCSW, LFMT, LEP & LPCC
In California, APA approved CE’s are valid for licensed psychologists, licensed school psychologists, LCSW, LMFT, LEP & LPCC licensees. Though APA is a national organization, the out of state licensee should check with their state governing board to make sure that APA approved CE's are valid in their state for their license.
See SDPA Website Continuing Education Policies.
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