Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity
PRODUCED BY: Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)
DATE/TIME: June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)
COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
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.
For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:
Darlene Townes, Psy.D. dr.dtownes@gmail.com
Donielle Cohen, Ph.D. admin@doniellelmft.com
The LGBTQ+ Committee
(meets the third Wednesday of the month)
June 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live on Zoom
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 third 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
Forensic Committee Meeting
June 22, 2026
7:00 PM
Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chai
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.
Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP drglipson@gmail.com
Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D. doctorabe@msn.com
SDPA Committee Meeting: Child, Youth and Family
July 10, 2026 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.
For more information, please contact the Chair:
Susan Lagasse, Ph.D. susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net
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
July 15, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live on Zoom
DATE/TIME: July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
July 27, 2026
Join us at Alliant International University (Zable Hall)
August 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
DATE/TIME: August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
August 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live on Zoom
September 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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DATE/TIME: September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
September 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Live on Zoom
August 28, 2026
October 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
REGISTRATION FEES:
$135
PROGRAM:
7:30 - 8:00 AM
Registration and Check-In
Exhibitors and Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:15 AM
Welcome Address
Michelle Carcel, Psy.D.
8:15 - 9:15 AM
Leadership in Turbulent Times - 1 APA CE
Debra Midori Kawahara-Nagata, PhD
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Awards: Legislative Award, Local Hero, Media Award
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Break
9:45 - 9:15 AM - Breakouts
Navigating Eating Disorder Care:
Early Recognition & Coordinated Treatment - 1.5 APA CE
Amy Costa, PsyD & Christine Wood, MD, FAAP, CEDS,CLE
OR
Overcoming Challenges in Family-based Treatment for
Adolescents with Eating Disorders
Anna Karam Jones, PhD, Hanah Weldon, PsyD,
and Antionette Gutierrez, PsyD
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Break
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Breakouts
Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Co-Occurring PTSD
and Disordered Eating - 1.5 APA CE
Kim Claudat, PhD & Sanvi Beri, MA, LPCC
Food Addiction: What All Psychologists Should Know
Bruce Liese, PhD, ABPP
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch, Visit Exhibitors and Posters
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Breakouts
Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
within Eating Disorder Treatment - 1.5 APA CEs
Britt Bohrer, PhD & Marti Edwards, LPCC, NCC
Special Considerations in the Treating Children
with Eating Disorders - 1.5 APA CEs
Ana Ramirez, PhD
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Break (Refreshments/Visit Exhibitors/Posters)
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Eating Disorders in Boys and Men: Clinical Considerations,
Research Knowledge and Next Steps - 1.5 APA CE
William Grunewald, Ph.D.
Cultural Considerations for Eating Disorders
Neha Goel, PhD
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 InterestConsistent 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 ProcedureSDPA 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.
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.
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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