CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Cultural Diversity Committee serves the members of SDPA by providing consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.
Meeting Dates 3rd Tuesday of the Month except December
Zoom
SDPA Graduate Committee Webinar
Committee Chair: Kathleen Giarratano
Navigating the Practicum Experience
Panel Members: Divya Kakaiya, Ph.D.,Kathleen Giarratano, M.A., and Mr. Bernard Chen, AMFT
"Practicums are the first step in becoming a psychologist," says Nabil El-Ghoroury, PhD, previous Associative Executive Director of the American Psychological Association Graduate Students. A practicum typically takes place in the earlier years of a student’s graduate program. Students work under supervised professionals at psychological sites to implement the skills they’ve learned in their coursework and program. This webinar series will feature Q&A from panelists to convey how students can navigate the practicum process and get the most from their practicum experience.
MINDFULNESS COMMITTEE MEETING
August 27, 2020
7:00 pm
meet.google.com/zrx-pmmq-ofc
Phone Numbers (US) +1 224-432-0349 PIN: 915 531 797#
Dear SDPA Member,
I am writing to introduce myself as the new Mindfulness Committee Chair. I am honored to have this opportunity to relaunch the committee. I would love to include you in creating a new direction for the committee. It is a challenging time for all of us amid a global pandemic and important social change and activism movements. These events provide fertile ground for deepening our own contemplation, reflection, and insight towards our role as psychologists supporting our communities and how we also take care of ourselves. Therefore I see as initial agenda items in our committee to include a monthly online gathering during COVID that would include:
I am excited about this opportunity to connect with you and very much hope you will consider joining the relaunch of the mindfulness committee.
Monthly meetings will be scheduled thereafter and will typically occur on the last Thursday of the month. To be included on the committee’s email list, please reach out to me at rettger@menexcel.com.
An event flyer is attached with the online meeting information.
Warmly,
Dr. John Rettger
Information for SDPA Sport Psychology Committee Webinar
Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Kimberly Wagner and Dr. Michael Saleh
The Field of Sport Psychology: What's Trending and How to Get Involved
September 1st, 2020 7 – 8 pm Via Zoom
FREE
The goal of the webinar is to educate and spread awareness about the benefits of sport psychology by engaging mental health professionals and graduate students in a discussion about the principles of sport psychology, ways that sport psychologists and other mental health professionals can help athletes, and ways that those interested in the field can get involved and start to build experience.
Overview of Sport Psychology: Sport Psychology applies psychological principles to various aspects of the athletic experience such as performance enhancement, goal setting, and injury recovery. There is a growing breadth of research in this area that helps to inform the application of mental skills training. Skills taught include relaxation training/breathing practices, visualization, and stress and injury management as well the treatment of common clinical issues (depression/anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.).
Facilitator: Dr. Michael Saleh
Panel Members: Dr. Kimberly Wagner, Dr. Shira Oretzky, and Mr. Brian Alexander
Kimberly Wagner, PsyD
Dr. Kimberly Wagner is a licensed clinical psychologist and sport psychologist. She has a private practice in Solana Beach, CA. Dr. Wagner received her doctorate degree from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology, in San Diego.While in graduate school, Dr. Wagner focused on clinical psychology as well as specializing in sport psychology. With a background as a competitive athlete and a passion for psychology, her doctoral dissertation research focused on sport psychology. She specifically studied the mental skills and characteristics which enhance performance in Major League Baseball players. She has presented her research at multiple international and national conferences.
Dr. Wagner has experience working with high school, collegiate and professional level athletes on improving the mental component of their game as a way of facilitating peak performance. Dr. Wagner has worked with the student athlete population at San Diego State University (SDSU), University of San Diego (USD), University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and California State University at San Marcos (CSUSM). Dr. Wagner is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at National University in San Diego. She teaches in the Sport and Performance Psychology Master’s Program.
Lastly, Dr. Wagner is Co-Chair for the San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) Sport Psychology Committee.
Shira Oretzky, PhD, CMPC
Shira A. Oretzky, Ph.D., CMPC is a clinical and sport psychologist, who has dedicated her career to helping top-tier athletes develop a high-performance mindset and well-being strategies to reach their full potential. She has a private practice in Del Mar, where she works with athletes from high school through elite levels. Dr. Oretzky is a consultant to the University of San Diego’s Athletic Department and athletic programs throughout San Diego. During her faculty appointment at San Diego State University, Dr. Oretzky developed the Student-Athlete Mental Health and Wellness program with the Athletics Department. This program now serves 19 Division I teams. She is a member of the Auxiliary Medical Advisory Committee for Major League Rugby and is listed in the Referral Directory of Mental Health Service Providers for the National Basketball Association. Dr. Oretzky has served on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Psychological Association and chaired the SDPA Sport Psychology Committee. She has presented at various national conferences including the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Association Annual Medical Conference, and the American Psychological Association and her work has been featured in publication.
Brian Alexander, MA, CMPC
Brian Alexander is a certified mental performance consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). He is also the co-founder of the WellU Mental Training app and podcast. Prior to pursuing a career as a mental performance coach, Brian competed with Team USA in the sport of water polo for eight years through four FINA world championships as well as an Olympic alternate for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic teams. His experience as an elite level athlete paired with his educational training in the psychology of human performance has shaped his desire to help athletes and other performers.
Brian has coached and served the psychological performance needs of athletes at the Olympic, national, professional, collegiate, high school and junior/youth levels of sport and performance. His experiences as an Olympic level athlete paired with education in sport psychology and vocational training in business leadership development have shaped his ability to advise and consult with clients of all ages and at all levels. One of his primary roles currently is supporting the USA Men’s National water polo team in their pursuit toward the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021.
Brian’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Arts in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. He has also studied organizational leadership under the mentorship of well-known leadership guru, Dr. Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and co-creator of Situational Leadership, as well as a number of other professionals at The Ken Blanchard Companies. Brian is an adjunct faculty member in the John. F. Kennedy University Sport Psychology graduate program and the National University Performance Psychology programs.
"SAVE THE DATE"
The Racial Pandemic: An Experiential Exercise
September 12, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Via Zoom
Experience what racial inequality and inequity means in America and then join us to discuss your experience.
SDPA Membership ONLY! We want to give you an opportunity to express your voice on these informative works with the Cultural Diversity Committee.
Two requirements to participate:
· Read the very brief but powerful "Willie Lynch Letter", describing the treatment of slaves in America (PDF found free on Internet or purchase from Amazon)
· Watch the Netflix documentary "Thirteenth"
Virtual-link will be provided
Cost: Free
SDPA Early Career Professionals Committee Webinar
Committee Chairs: Dr. Melissa Lanza
Marketing for the Modern Psychologist
September 22, 2020 7 – 8:30 pm Via Zoom
Alyssa will be covering easy, free online tips to increase your awareness on Psychology Today, Google and Social Media. In addition to helping your organic online presence, she will be covering a few paid advertising tactics to expand your reach online.
Speaker Bio:
Alyssa Bambrick has been working in digital marketing across multiple industries for over eight years. After studying Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of South Carolina, she moved to NYC for many years for her career in marketing with finance and startup companies. Her experience ranges from e-commerce to law firms and many local businesses in between. Recently, she has focused on helping small local San Diego businesses find their niche market and use social media, paid search, web development and more to tap into local markets.
Community Mental Health Committee Meeting
Next meeting:
October 2nd 1:30-3:00 pm
Kings Fish House in Mission Valley 825 Camino De La Reina San Diego, CA 92108
If you would like to learn more about this committee, want to attend or have questions please contact the Chair: Dr. Karen Zappone - 619-291-6126
The purpose of the Community Mental Health Committee shall be to monitor developments in the area of community mental health, establishing liaisons 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 Addictive Disorders committee is offering peer consultation. We welcome case consultation questions from any member of SDPA about client addiction issues.
Please join us by video on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month.
Please email tom.horvath@practicalrecovery.com for the link.
ADDICTIVE DISORDERS - LUNCH MEETING
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Humphreys, Sheraton La Jolla 3299 Holiday Ct. La Jolla, CA 92037
The Addictivie Disorders committee welcomes new members. Please RSVP to email tom.horvath@practicalrecovery.com
Please join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month. In odd numbered months we meet for lunch. In even numbered months we meet by video conference call. On these calls we offer case consultation for any SDPA member, about any addictive problem (you don't need to stay for the whole meeting). All attendees pay for their own lunch.
12636 High Bluff Dr. Suite 400 Del Mar, CA
December 4th 1:30-3:00 pm
Contact Us:San Diego Psychological Association4699 Murphy Canyon Rd. Suite 105San Diego, CA 92123
Tami Magaro (Office Manager) Office (858) 277-1463 Fax (858) 277-1402 E-Mail sdpa@sdpsych.org
