Greetings everyone! I want to welcome you to Starry, Starry Night, a - PDF document

Greetings everyone! I want to welcome you to Starry, Starry Night, a celebration of the SDPA stars of 2018 and the SDPA stars to be for 2019. We are also here to celebrate six remarkable individuals who have contributed meaningfully to the field of psychology or the cause of mental health in our community. As President of SDPA this year I had the opportunity to observe SDPA members in action and it was a great privilege. SDPA’s mission of advancing the field of psychology and contributing to the mental health of our community was clearly met. 1

At the Spring Workshop in May, the Disaster Psychology Committee lead by Deb Hopper and Bob McGlenn inaugurated its program designed to train mental health professionals in disaster response. The event gathered remarkable national and local experts in the key aspects of preparing for the unthinkable. The committee used this event to develop a disaster training model for other groups across the country. 2

The Fall Conference helped providers know what to do when they encounter substance use in clinical practice. Four national and eight local experts discussed emerging issues and divergent perspectives on the nature of the substance use problem and its solution. The event was well received and produced the largest attendance and sponsorship to date for SDPA continuing education. 3

In addition to the larger CE events, SDPA produced fiver stand alone CE courses. The PEM Committee produced a two day remarkable media training course for psychologists using experienced media commentators as trainers. 4

Janina Scarlet reprised her 2017 course on Superhero Therapy. 5

The UPAC Problem Gambling Team presented a course on When Gambling Becomes a Problem. 6

Tom Habib taught us Integral Martial Therapy. 7

Huong Diep and Jan Estrellado explored the Intersection of Gender, Culture and Language. Between the Spring Conference, Fall Conference and the four stand alone CE courses, SDPA provided members with 30 CEs. 8

For the third year in a row, SDPA collaborated with five other mental health associations in producing the remarkable Critical Issues in Child and Adolescent Mental Health … 9

And again provided CE Accreditation for another remarkable event – The Navy Seal Foundation Impact Forum. The two collaborative events produced an additional 23 CEs for attendees. 10

The Viewpoint Brewing Co provided the venue for this year’s blow-out networking party. Participants competed fiercely guessing little known facts about beer and about other SDPA members! The winner was Jeff Jones with a close second to Dave DiCicco. 11

SDPA Committees dazzled us this year with wonderful informative events. The ECP produced Cocktails, Colleagues and Catharsis, Psychotherapist/Psychiatrist mixer, Mental Health Billing, Complementary Colleagues Shindig, and Cyber Security for Your Practice. Child, Youth, and Family instructed in Dyslexia, Transgender and Non- Conforming Youth, Family Therapy, Tour of Jewish Family Services, and the Psychology of Twins. PEM continued its very successful dinner series. Graduate students gathered for Suds, Students, and Speakers. And in all of these activities SDPA members focused mindfully, thanks to the wonderful Mindfulness Committee. 12

SDPA hosted the CPA Convention in San Diego and attended the CPA-PAC dinner. SDPA distinguished themselves with high attendance and high level of contributions. 13

Darlene Townes represented SDPA at the ABPsi International Convention in California celebrating their 50 year anniversity. The event was entitled Building for Eternity. 14

And this year we Platinum Sponsored The National Latino/a Psychological Association Conference in San Diego. 15

We love our Members on the Move. Dave DiCicco allows us to travel vicariously with he and his wife and lets us know about the lives and activities of other SDPA members. 16

SDPA supported the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair … 17

.. walked with NAMI.. 18

… and marched with Pride! 19

Very importantly, SDPA advocated … in Sacramento with CPA … 20

And with U.S. Congressional Candidate Mike Levin.. 21

SDPA members marched … for women’s rights, for science.. 22

… against gun violence … 23

… and for immigrant children. At the end of 2018, the SDPA has 677 members and is solid financially. Because of this, at the last board meeting a few days ago, the Board was able to make a decision to financially support the CPA Division V effort to obtain prescription privileges for psychologists. SDPA has much to be proud of for the work accomplished this past year. And it has been a tremendous privilege for me to have been a participant. I want to thank you for allowing me to be your president! 24

Annette Conway has now completed her three years as President-Elect, President, and Past President and we wish to thank her very much for her service. Following her very successful Presidency last year, this year Annette chaired the CPA Convention in San Diego Committee and well completed her role as Chair of the Nominations and Awards Committee. Thank you Annette for being our networker in chief these past three years. Don’t know if anyone has told you yet but you are still required to attend every event moving forward!!! Congratulations for a great achievement! 25

We continue to be so very grateful for our Office Manager, Tami Magaro. This year she has been indispensible, keeping us organized and on track, managing the vicissitudes of all of our moods and making sure we are aware of astrological shifts that may be impacting our day to day operations. She is clearly the glue that makes it all stick together. Thank you, Tami for all your hard work!! 26

This year the Board created a new award, the President’s Award, that allows the President in her discretion to honor a member who has made an especially great contribution for the current year. My choice for this award is Mary Mulvihill. Mary served as Co-Chair of this year’s Fall Conference and was without doubt the member most responsible for its success. She worked long hours thinking through content and speakers, obtaining sponsors and assisting the CE Committee in its work accrediting the courses. Mary was also a key participant in the production of our collaborative event CICAMH and was significantly involved in the Association work on the Navy Seals Impact Forum. This year Mary contributed significantly in the production of The San Diego Psychologist. She conceptualized issues, solicited authors and edited content. I know you will all join me in thanking Mary for all of her very hard work this year on behalf of SDPA. 27

The Legislative Award honors a lawmaker or other individual who demonstrates through legislative activities the importance of psychology in improving qualify of life and whose advocacy efforts have been on behalf of mental health and psychology. This award is intended to honor an individual or legislator, on the state, county or federal level, who has impacted the lives of Californians through either authoring or actively promoting legislation that advances or protects the field of psychology. The nomination comes from the Government Affairs Committee and is approved by the Board. Our Legislative Award winner this year will be introduced by Dr. Janet Farrell. 28

Fellows are full or retired members of SDPA who are nominated for their outstanding contribution to psychology, to the community and/or to local, state and national psychological associations. Fellows of SDPA through their exceptional service, serve as a model to others. Fellow nominations come from the general membership to the Fellows Committee for voting. The Committee then submits nominees to the Board for approval. The Fellow Award winner this year will be introduced by Dr. Hugh Pates. 29

The Distinguished Contribution to Psychology Award is given to an individual who has made a profound contribution to the field of psychology and who has dedicated a significant portion of time and energy to helping others. Consideration for this award would be given for pioneering efforts, sustained and exemplary service, or leadership in the field in other important ways. Primary consideration is given to candidates whose efforts served the San Diego Community in particular. The nomination for this award comes from the general membership. Candidates are then selected by the Board from among the nominees submitted. Dr. David DiCicco will introduce this year’s award winner. 30

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The Local Hero Award is given to a lay person, non-psychologist, working in our local community. This local hero would be someone selflessly providing the community with the idealism and care we need to rekindle our hope. The characteristics of this man or woman would include service, community empowerment, lack of ego, humor, and a pioneering inspiration for moving some local problem to an exciting new clarification if not resolution. When this person left their toils the people felt bigger and fuller. Nominees are submitted to the Men’s Committee which makes a recommendation to the Board. The nominee is then approved by the Board. This year’s award winner will be introduced by Dr. Chad Cox. 32