SDPA Committee Meeting: Child, Youth and Family
July 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)
COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
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
The LGBTQ+ Committee
(meets the third Wednesday of the month)
July 15, 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.
For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:
Joseph Severino, Ph.D. jseverino@thecentersd.org 619-786-7044
Taeko Uchino, Psy.D. dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com
Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity
PRODUCED BY: Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)
DATE/TIME: July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
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
SDPA Contemplative Practices Event
Virtual Music Listening Event
July 25, 2026 12:00 PM
ZOOM
On behalf of the Contemplative Practices Committee, I am pleased to invite you to a virtual music listening session on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This activity offers our members a space to foster community while engaging the senses. We will listen to three musical pieces together and reflect on the emotional content and insights they evoke.
This event is free of charge and will be held online via Zoom. To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact me at Benavidezjoanna@gmail.com. We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you. Very Respectfully and with Warm Regards, Joanna Rose Benavídez, Ph.D.
Chair, Contemplative Practices Committee
Forensic Committee Meeting
July 27, 2026
7:00 PM
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 fourth 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
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
Free Parking Map:
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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
The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
October 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
REGISTRATION FEES:
Member Graduate Student/Retired/Poster Presenter
$135
The field of eating disorder treatment remains dynamic, with ongoing debate surrounding both the origins of these conditions and the most effective approaches to care. As psychologists and practitioners, it is essential that we stay informed and ready to guide clients — and those who love them — toward the most appropriate treatment options available.
This year’s conference will feature a diverse range of presentations, including topics such as managing eating disorders alongside co-occurring conditions, navigating cultural considerations and working with diverse populations — including male clients — foundational approaches to eating disorder treatment, the relationship between food and addiction, addressing trauma in the context of eating disorders, and much more.
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: Lessons from Navigating Volatility and Uncertainty - 1 APA CE Debra M. Kawahara, PhD
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Award Presentations
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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