NEW JERSEY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2022 MID-YEAR REPORT Preparing a Realistic Vision for the Future of NJPA WWW.PSYCHOLOGYNJ.ORG Including the 2023 2027 NJPA Strategic Plan
CONTENTS 1 2022 Executive Board 6 Advocating for Mental Health 2 President's Message 3 Executive Director's Message 4 2023 Dues Renewal Time! 7 The Financials 8 The Power of Membership 92022 NJPA Award Winners 11 Your Support is Key!10 Supporting Mental Health in NJ 13 How We Communicate 14 Our Community 17 2022 NJPA Fall Conference 5The Future of NJPA 12 Community Service Project Grants
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PhD Special Representatives: APA Council Representative: Rhonda Allen, PhD ECP Chair: Anna Urbaniak, PhD Executive Director: Justin Karmann Affiliate Caucus Chair: Phyllis Bolling, PhD NJPAGS Chair Jaclyn Hammond Director of Professional Affairs: Susan C McGroarty, PhD We're here to help! Central Office: 8:30am – 4:00pm Phone: 973-243-9800 STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Executive Director: Justin Karmann Communications: Christine Gurriere Membership/Foundation: Jennifer Cooper Continuing Education: Kaleigh White Director of Professional Affairs: Dr. Susan McGroarty Consultation Request (login required) New Jersey Psychological Association 354 Eisenhower Parkway Plaza I, Suite 1150 Livingston, NJ 973-243-980007039 Website: www.psychologynj.org GENERAL INQUIRIES Continuing njpalearning@psychologynj.orgEducation:NJPA:njpa@psychologynj.org
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President: Peter DeNigris, PsyD Briana Cox, PsyD Daniel Lee, PsyD Alexandra Miller Clark, PsyD Marc Gironda, PhD Bonnie Markham, PhD, Deirdre Waters, Tedrick Parikh, PhD Elio Arrechea, PhD Gil, PsyD Aileen Torres, PhD DaSilva,
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Affiliate Representatives: Northeast Counties Association of Psychologists: Nansie Ross, PsyD Mercer County Psychological Association: Loraine Washton, PhD Middlesex County Association of Psychologists: Tammy Dorff, PsyD Monmouth/Ocean County Psychological Association: Lauren Gerardi, PhD Morris County Psychological Association: Sarah Dougherty, PsyD Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren County Psychological Association: Janie Feldman, PsyD South Jersey Psychological Association: Ange Puig, PhD Essex/Union County Association of Psychologists (inactive): Sara Tedrick Parikh, PhD
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Asmanyofyouknow,thisyearhas beenfilledwithsignificantchangeswithintheassociation.We welcomedtwonewstaffmembers,includingourExecutive Director,JustinKarmann,andourEventsandAssociationProject Manager,KaleighWhite Also,wearegratefultoNJPA’s Secretary,Dr AlexandraMillerClark,whoservedasourInterim DirectorofProfessionalAffairswhileDr SusanMcGroarty recoveredfromsurgery Dr McGroartyresumedherrolein August2022 AssomeonewhowasnewtoNJPAleadership,Iimmediately recognizedtheenormousresponsibilitiesofourCentralOffice staffandhowarduouslytheywork.Assuch,Ihavesoughtwaysto preventburnoutwhilestillensuringefficiencyandfiscal responsibility.IhavebeenworkingwithourLeadership, Personnel,andFinancecommitteesinconjunctionwithour ExecutiveDirectortobrainstormpossiblewaysofrestructuring CentralOffice Moreinformationwillbeforthcomingasdatais receivedandideasaregeneratedandapproved NJPA’sLeadershipCommittee,ExecutiveBoard,andother committeesalsohavebeenworkingtirelesslyduringthepastsix monthsonavarietyofkeyinitiatives.First,NJPA’scurrent strategicplanisscheduledtosunsetinDecember2022.With thehelpofasagaciousconsultant,Dr.RandyWhite,adraftofa newstrategicplanhasbeenformulated.Thedrafthasalready beenreviewedbytheExecutiveBoard,aswellasthe committeesofNJPA,whowereaskedtoprovidefeedback baseduponconsultationswiththeirmembers
Thankyouforyourongoing supportofNJPA!
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GraduateSchoolofAppliedandProfessionalPsychology (GSAPP)todiscusswaysinwhichtheirnewCenterforYouth SocialEmotionalWellnessandNJPAcanserveasmutual resourcesforeachother Thiswasaveryexcitingand inspirationalmeeting,andwearelookingforwardtosharing moreinformationaboutthisinitiativeinthecomingmonths. Lastly,NJPAwasexcitedtowelcomenewmemberstoits variouscommittees,includingtheCommitteeonLegislative Affairs(COLA),theCouncilonContinuingEducationAffairs (CoCEA),theCommitteeonDiversityandInclusion(CODI),and theEthicsEducationandResourceCommittee InJuly2022,our ExecutiveDirector,JaclynHammond(currentchairofNJPAGS), andImetwiththenewestcohortofpsychologyinternsat RutgersUMDNJinNewarktodiscussthebenefitsofjoining statepsychologicalassociations. Wearegratefultotheir internshipdirectorandNJPAmember,Dr.GregoryBenson,for facilitatingthis. Iencourageeachofyoutobecomemoreactivelyinvolvedin theassociation InordertolearnmoreaboutNJPAandcurrent happenings,pleasejointheExecutiveBoardattheAssociation Check In,whichwillbeheldvirtuallyonSeptember16,2022,at 9:00am Inaddition,IhopetoseeyouatNJPA’sFall Conference,whichwillbeheldatthePinesManorinEdison, NewJersey,alongwithavirtualoption,onOctober21 22, 2022.ThisisNJPA’sfirsttwo dayconferenceandfirstin person conferencesincethepandemicbegan.CoCEAhasworked tirelesslytoorganizeanoutstandingconference.Ilookforward towelcomingyouattheseevents
Thedraftwas availableontheNJPAwebsiteformemberfeedbackduringJuly 2022 FeedbackwillbereviewedinAugust2022,andan updatedversionofthestrategicplanwillbepresentedtothe ExecutiveBoardatitsSeptember2022meetingforfinal approval.Thisnewstrategicplanisintendedtobealiving documentthatwillguideNJPAforthenextfiveyears.Second, NJPAisintheprocessofconvertingourwebsiteand membershipplatformtoYourMembership,whichisa membershipsoftwareprogramusedbyothernonprofitsand member drivenorganizationsaroundthecountry Manyother statepsychologicalassociationsusethissoftware Weare excitedforthisupcomingtechnologicaladvancement. WithgratitudetoNJPA’sGovernmentAffairsAgent,Jon Bombardieri,severalmeet and greetopportunitieswere arrangedwithkeylegislatorsthroughoutNewJersey.Alongwith aPastPresidentofNJPA,Dr HulonNewsome,andNJPA’s ExecutiveDirector,IhadthepleasureofmeetingSenate President,NicholasScutari
Whilethetemperaturesarecurrentlysoaringandthetravel industryhasseenaresurgencesincetheCOVIDpandemic began,NJPACentralOfficestaffandleadershipremainhardat workservingitsmembersandcontinuingtoadvancethe association Thefirsthalfof2022hasbeenawhirlwindof activitiesandadjustments
Ifyouareexperiencingdifficultyreceivinga responsefromtheBoPE,pleasecontactNJPA’sExecutive Director. Duringthepastsixmonths,NJPAhascontinueditseffortsto formcollaborationswithotherorganizations.First,asof September1,2022,NJPAwillenterintoaone year collaborativeagreementwiththeAcademyofIntegrative HealthandMedicine(AIHM)inLaJolla,California Thepurpose ofthiscollaborationistohaveAIHM’s50 hourminicourseon integrativemedicineavailableforpurchasetoNJPAmembers Theminicoursehasbeenapprovedfor50continuingeducation creditsbytheAmericanMedicalAssociation.ThisallowsNJPA memberstofulfilltheirrequired40hoursofcontinuing educationandcarryover10additionalcreditsaspermittedby statelaw.
Second,inJuly2022,NJPA’sLeadershipCommittee metwithDrs BrianChuandJoshuaLangbergattheRutgers
CurrentPast PastPresident,Dr DanielLee,andMr Karmannhadthe opportunitytointeractwithAssemblySpeaker,CraigCoughlin. Lastly,membersDrs.ElizabethWestheadandAmyAltenhaus, representedNJPAataneventwithSenatorVinGopalin MonmouthCounty. Asameansofcontinuedservicetoourmembers,NJPAhas formedapositiveworkingrelationshipwithkeystaffmembers attheStateBoardofPsychologicalExaminers(BoPE) Ihadthe privilegeofattendingameetingwiththeirExecutiveDirector, EdieNugent,andDeputyAttorneyGeneral,CarmenRodriguez, Esq NJPA’sExecutiveDirectorhascontinuedthesemeetingson anapproximatemonthlybasis. BoPEstaffappearcommitted toaddressingNJPAmembers’concernsandimprovingtheir historicallylongresponsetimes.NJPAremainsinvestedin liaisingwiththeBoPEandofferingwhateverassistanceand resourceswecanaidthemintheirwork NJPArecently providedthenamesofseveralmembers,whoareinterestedin beingappointedtotheBoPEtofillthevacancies,toGovernor Murphy’soffice
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Strategic Plan: It has been an honor working directly with Dr. Randy White throughout the first seven months as Executive Director to finalize the upcoming 2023 2027 Strategic Plan. One of the best ways for me to be enculturated into this organization, and to learn all about the various needs and concerns, has been through our work in completing this Strategic Plan Many, many conversations with leadership, the Executive Board, committee members, and membership input went into the final formulation. I am proud of the work accomplished and I am excited to kick off 2023 with
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Technology: a point of emphasis during my early tenure was ensuring that Central Office staff had consistent technological access Our former I T approach was antiquated with many failure points To improve this, the Executive Board approved laptop purchases for each staff member and we have moved from a centralized physical server in the office to Microsoft’s OneDrive. We have also eliminated remote logins to Central Office computers These adjustments have allowed staff access to all files securely while working remotely during the hybrid schedule and guarantees continuity if the state were to ever close again due to an unforeseen COVID spike. We have also incorporated the Central Office phone VOIP features in order to call and respond to calls while working remotely. The goal is for NJPA membership to have consistent access to Central Office staff whether they are in the office or working hybrid remotely The greatest technological change, however, is to our website. You may have noticed some website outages earlier this year, as well as difficulty navigating our current website via the association management platform, MemberClicks In reviewing these indicators, we took the opportunity to seek input from other State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs) regarding their own association management platforms. Resoundingly, the response has been in favor of YourMembership and the benefits, as well as ease of use their association management software provides. Some exciting improvements will include the possibility of ACH payments, installment payments, pro rated payments, an internal membership network, a complete redesign and modern look to the website, and new revenue opportunities. In the coming months, we will be launching the website and we are excited to share with membership all of the hard work Central Office has invested into the new and improved NJPA website
There are so many wonderful things to say about the New Jersey Psychological Association From the engaged membership to the committed leadership and volunteers, this organization continues to thrive throughout the many challenges and areas of growth that face the field of psychology and state wide membership associations. Our Central Office staff strive daily to serve and support our members while maintaining personal connections It truly has been an honor to serve as the Executive Director during my first nine months within this position. I continue to have the utmost appreciation for the former Executive Director, Keira Boertzel Smith, and her level of preparedness and organization that has allowed this association to transition smoothly As highlighted in the President and Treasurer’s Reports, there have been significant changes to the association throughout this past year.
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Central Office: In January, as the Omicron variant surge subsided, Central Office staff returned to the office under a hybrid schedule model All staff are in on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Within those days, it is our opportunity for me to meet one on one with each staff member as well as for us to collaborate and communicate in collective staff meetings about the various activities and programs taking place throughout the association In addition to their traditional roles and responsibilities, Christine Gurriere has been working with Joanna Tillson to continue our podcast programming while also refreshing all communications for the association; Jennifer Cooper has taken more of a leadership role within the Foundation and is constantly seeking renewed NJPA membership benefits and opportunities; Kaleigh White is new to the Events and Association Project Manager position but has stepped in with tenacity and resolve by quickly adapting to the role while coordinating incredible Continuing Education programming and NJPA events; Dr. Susan McGroarty relentlessly serves our association members and does her very best to stay apprised of the various issues that face psychologists These Central Office staff do so much behind the scenes to make sure NJPA operates smoothly and effectively. I want to thank all of them for their service to NJPA. I also want to share my appreciation for Dr. Alexandra Miller Clark who stepped into the Interim DPA role during a time of need and provided a great service to NJPA. Additionally, our Government Affairs Agent, Jon Bombardieri and his staff at CLB Partners are truly an asset in keeping in NJPA relevant and up to date on all advocacy related issues Finally, our vendor Cullari Carrico and their accountant Anelia Costa have benefited us tremendously in keeping all of our finances accurate and our expenses timely.
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Continuing Education programs: the word pivot comes to mind for the first half of this year when it comes to our Continuing Education programs and events. Many of our CE programs, including our Spring Conference, were set to be in person at the Pines Manor in Edison, but were pivoted back to a virtual platform given the COVID infection rates and concerns. Although ZOOM is an incredible tool, we have also received significant feedback that many miss in person events and network gatherings. To test the waters, we attempted an inaugural Wellness Event at the end of June to see whether membership would be interested in meeting outside for a CE event and time together The results did not disappoint Our Wellness Event was a wonderful time to connect and to meet so many faces that have only been known behind a computer screen. I cannot thank our Central Office staff, and especially Kaleigh White, enough for their efforts in making sure this event was a success. We hope to host another Wellness Event next year. Additionally, we are looking at more and more hybrid events and models so that we are providing CEs and networking opportunities per NJPA membership needs. Some of our committees have been meeting in person again while many have stayed remote Our Fall Conference will be the first of its kind in offering the entire program in a hybrid format All programs, and even the awards ceremony, will be streamed so that everyone can attend and feel comfortable. Although we hope as many of membership as possible attend in person, we are researching inclusive streaming technology that will help virtual members feel connected to those attending in person. There are so many exciting opportunities taking place throughout our association I am grateful for NJPA and its mission to serve psychologists and the field of psychology throughout our state CE
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Preparing a Realistic Vision for the Future of NJPA
Provide continuing education learning opportunities to promote excellence and professional development: Providing a robust continuing education calendar each year provides psychologists with their mandatory continuing education credits and contributes to the NJPA non dues revenue needed to support the association T I N U I N G ED. Read the full strategic plan draft and recommended actions here!
As NJPA turns the corner on a post pandemic world, the strength of the organization is reflected within our versatility and vision for a sustainable future. An enhancement to our Continuing Education and Membership benefits are critical for our continued impact. Additional advocacy and governance policies ensure that we are the leading state psychological association on behalf of our membership while advancing the field of psychology. The NJPA strategic plan is a living document used to drive the association’s initiatives, and direct the activities of the Executive Board, leadership team and committee chairs The plan shapes our communication with members and external partners on the association’s goals and the actions needed to achieve those goals Our current strategic plan sunsets in December 2022 We are currently finalizing the 2023 2027 strategic plan.
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The Four Pillars: Our Priorities M E M B E R S H I P G O V E R N A N C E Maintain a growing, engaged membership base by delivering value: NJPA membership dues account for the majority of incoming revenue NJPA must maintain annual aggressive, widespread, and diverse retention and recruitment efforts to keep the association in existence Advance the science and profession of psychology through state and national relations: NJPA must maintain a presence at both the state and national level to be a strong voice for psychology Access to quality mental healthcare and health equity advocacy efforts are what keep the profession of psychology in service and alive D V O C A C Y Grow NJPA leadership to keep the association relevant: NJPA must maintain good governance and association management to provide the vision and direction to ensure that NJPA is on the right path
A 3975: would generally prevent the disclosure of a patient’s medical records related to reproductive health care without their consent in any civil, probate, legislative or administrative proceeding It would also prohibit public entities and employees from cooperating with interstate investigations aiming to hold someone liable for seeking, receiving, facilitating, or providing reproductive health care services that are legal in New Jersey It would further protect providers by prohibiting New Jersey licensing boards from suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew the license or registration of a professional based solely on their involvement in the provision of reproductive health care services Signed 7/1/22
A 311: Revises a provision making contracted crisis hotline centers responsible for ascertaining whether a 9 8 8 caller has children to instead provide that contracted crisis hotline centers are to attempt to ascertain whether a 9 8 8 caller has children The amendments additionally provide that the crisis hotline centers are to make this inquiry only when it would not interfere with responding to an emergency The Assembly amendments clarify that, when a crisis hotline center determines a 9 8 8 caller has children, the center will make a referral to appropriate services offered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or any other referral agency, which may include the Children’s System of Care in the DCF. Prior to amendment, the provision required all such referrals be made to the Children’s System of Care Signed 6/30/22 our page for Action Alerts & Legislation Updates
2022 Bills Signed Into Law
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A 3007: This bill requires each public and independent institution of higher education, beginning with the 2021 2022, academic year to: ensure that all on campus students have access to campus based mental health care programs and services; provide assistance and referrals to mental health support services to any student unable to access on campus services; and provide each newly enrolled student with information concerning the location and availability of those programs and services. The bill also requires, beginning with the 2021 2022 academic year, each public and independent institution of higher education to establish and maintain, on a 24 hour basis, a toll free telephone hotline for students The hotline will receive and respond to calls from students seeking counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, or other psychological or emotional tension, trauma, or disorder The operators of the hotline will seek to identify those callers who should be referred to additional counseling services, and to provide such referrals. Signed 1/18/22
Coming out of the pandemic legislators have recognized the need to address the mental health of New Jersey residents and the importance of improving access We have seen a large number of bills introduced to address issues from mental health access in schools to improved insurance processes. NJPA has been at the table working with legislators to help craft these bills that would help our patients and our members
This year’s NJ budget allocated $480 5M to bolster mental health services, funds are earmarked for things such as children’s programs, suicide prevention, training more mental health professionals, and crisis hotline, the highest amount that we have ever seen devoted to mental health
We are committed to strengthening our political outreach and advocating for the interests of New Jersey psychologists and mental health issues that are important to the public.
S 722: Codifies and expands the Alternative Response to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Pilot Program and appropriates $2 million. The expanded program is to provide accessible crisis intervention, mental health screening, or other support to individuals experiencing mental health crisis who have contacted or are engaging with law enforcement The amended committee substitute requires the Attorney General, within the limits of available funding, to select for participation in the pilot program expansion two municipalities in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the State that meet certain conditions. The selection of municipalities would not exclude participation by other counties or municipalities in the pilot program Signed 6/30/22
A 3974: would prevent the extradition of an individual within New Jersey to another state for receiving, providing, or facilitating reproductive health care services that are legal in New Jersey. Signed 7/1/22
A 4385: This bill makes various revisions to P L 2021, c 454, which pertains to electronic medical records and recording patients’ demographic information. Specifically, the bill provides that the cultural competency training programs hospitals and clinical laboratories are required to implement under P L 2021, c 454 are to include training on how to collect race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a culturally competent and sensitive manner Signed 6/27/22
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Afterathoroughsearch,theExecutiveBoardapprovedthe conversionfromMemberClickstoYourMembershipinApril2022.Thiswillresultinacompletelynewwebsite andInternetpresence.Thewebsitetransitionwillbecompletethisfall.Someofthemanybenefitsof YourMembershipareACHpayments,automaticrenewal,andpro
In January 2022, we began looking into alternative Association Management Platforms that provide greater Marc Gironda, PhD Treasurer flexibilityinduesratesandmemberretention
Over the past several months, we have taken some extensive financial shifts in order to grow and benefit the association Beginning in December 2021, we made a one time increase to the insurance allotment for our full time Central Office staff to offset the dramatic health insurance premium rates. With the support of the Executive Director, NJPA also transitioned technology approaches by embracing a complete hybrid model for Central Office staff Laptops were purchased for all full time staff, and a transition from a local central server to Microsoft OneDrive took place. Central Office staff continue to be in the office at least two to three times a week.
InAugust,ourExecutiveDirector,JustinKarmann,andIplannedtheNJPAbudgetfor2023.Weintendtohave thebudgetapprovedthefourthquarterof2022
InApril2022,afterathoroughreviewofourinvestmentaccountandthecurrentmarket,withthecounselof MarinerWealthAdvisors,NJPAhastransferredaportionofoursavingsaccountintoourinvestmentaccount. Withour"growth"orientedapproachtoourinvestmentaccountalreadyestablished,weintendtocontinually growtheinvestmentaccountsothatitcanprovidesustainableannualrevenueonbehalfoftheassociationin thefuture NJPAcontinuestoutilizetheaccountingservicesofCullariCarrico,aswellasQuickBooksOnline,forall operationsmanagement.
ratedmonthlypremiumoptions Wealso believethewebsiteuserexperiencewillbefarmorefriendlyandaccessible NJPAalsotookthesteptoendorseTheTrust.Thispartnershiphasmanyfinancialopportunitiesandbenefits.We lookforwardtotheirresourcesandconnections.
Finally,withinour2023 2027StrategicPlan,wearetargetingcontinuingeducationasanopportunitytocreate additionalrevenuewhilealsoevaluatingalternativemembershipformattoenhanceanddiversifyour membershipbase.
ItismyhonortoserveasTreasurerofNJPA,andIlookforwardtofindingwaystokeepourassociationonsure financialfooting,withaneyetowardsstabilityinthefuture
The Financials Amidst the many transitions that occurred this year at the New Jersey Psychological Association, one thing has remained very much the same: Revenues from dues is the primary source of income for our association. With this in mind, I, along with the entire Executive Board and NJPA staff, are very grateful for our membership and their ongoing dedication to NJPA
The Benefits of Membership FREE Consultations CE Program Discounts Practice Building Assistance Directory Listings Networking Opportunities Exclusive Online Resources Free Publications Diverse Communities Political Clout Exposure to the Public Academic: Teaching/Research 20% Addictions 12% Child/Adolescents 46% Clinical Health 35% Couples/Families 33% Educational Psychology 9% Forensic Psychology 15% Group Therapy 12% Industrial/Organizational 4% Intellectual/Devel Disabilities 12% Military Psychology 3% Neuropsychology 17% Police/Public Safety 7% Serious Mental Illness 15% Community/Outpatient Clinic 2% Forensic/Correction Facility 1% General Hospital Center 4% VA Medical Center 1% Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital 1% K 12 School District 4% University/Graduate School 1% The Power of Membership We excel at helping our members succeed! You don't have to wonder alone! Your professional work is often quite solitary It's common for many to feel isolated and alone, especially when faced with a pressing question about a practice issue or an ethical situation that you cannot discuss with friends or family. We have excellent resources available to help you feel more connected and cared for FREE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS! Two valuable NJPA member benefits include confidential phone consultations with Director of Professional Affairs, Susan McGroarty, and/or with the members of the Ethics Education and Resource Committee All consultations are free of charge to you! These consultations are two important ways that we continue to show our support for you! Whenever you have a practice question or face an ethical dilemma, remember, you don't have to wonder alone! Schedule a DPA Consultation Schedule an Ethics Consultation Membership Committee Co Chairs Aileen Torres, PhD & Elio Arrechea, PhD Of our 1584 members, 1157 of you identified your professional interests and involvement* *multiple selections were offered Geropsychology 13% Of our 1584 members, 1171 of you identified your practice setting as * *multiple selections were offered Other 5% Private Practice 88% NJPA Mid Year Report 2022 | 8
Citizen of the Year Award: Tammy Snyder Murphy
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Lifetime Achievement Award : Matthew Barry Johnson, PhD
NJPA 2022 Award Winners
Lucy is known as someone who accomplishes the many goals she sets and she has a reputation for being exceptionally driven, sensitive, and inclusive She has advocated for minority groups, private practitioners, and psychologists overall. She has led NJPA with gusto throughout her past tenure as president. She was charged with the task of advocating to New Jersey legislature for pandemic related needs of New Jersey psychologists and the people who they serve, and she was very successful at handling this challenge. She testified at the Senate Health Committee Telehealth Meeting about how state law could be restructured for permanent expansion of telehealth services, which directly benefits underserved populations and provides greater access to mental health services She also testified before legislature to highlight the importance of New Jersey entering PSYPACT, and testified to allow early career psychologists to be licensed sooner
First Lady Tammy Murphy and national public health expert Dr. Vijaya Hogan unveiled the Nurture NJ Maternal and Infant Health Plan a strategy to reduce New Jersey’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality and eliminate the racial disparities responsible for these deaths. The strategic plan is the latest element of the First Lady’s Nurture NJ initiative, which aims to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place in the nation to deliver and raise a baby. Based on an initiative by the First Lady, First Lady Tammy Murphy and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will expand Medicaid coverage for 365 days postpartum to improve maternal and infant health and decrease the racial disparity in birth outcomes in New Jersey "Dr. Economou has been a role model for many. His unique ability to foster and nurture growth while simultaneously encouraging you to be the best version of yourself, a version some never even knew existed, has allowed for some truly remarkable students and professionals to enter into and excel in the field of psychology Dr Economou continues to inspire those around him on a daily basis He always finds the time to help a colleague in need and offers guidance when he can He practices and models professionalism, work/life balance, self care, and an insatiable hunger for continuing education and knowledge within the field Dr Economou undoubtedly deserves this praise and recognition "
Stanley Moldawski Mentor Award: Peter Economou, PhD
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Dr. Johnson has made significant contributions to psychology as a professor, researcher, expert witness, and mentor Addressing social justice issues and providing service to others are major themes in his work He has a great passion for research and, as a result he has published more than 50 articles in professional journals on a range of topics that include: police coercion and secrecy in interrogation; why innocent defendants plead guilty; the death penalty; parental rights termination, and shaken baby syndrome. He recently authored Wrongful Conviction in Sexual Assault (Oxford University Press, 2021) He has taught at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY for 20+ years. He was awarded the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for inspirational mentoring in 2020 Additionally, he has mentored numerous students at John Jay College and served as a mentor to many student members of NJABPsi.
A champion of the middle class and working families, State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji proudly represents the 33rd Legislative District (Hudson County) in the NJ Legislature Assemblyman Mukherji is the only South Asian legislator presently serving in the state, the only former Marine presently serving in the NJ General Assembly, and the first Indian Bengali state legislator in the US. He was named the Assembly’s "Humane Legislator of the Year" recipient for 2015 by the Humane Society and 2015 Legislator of the Year by the NJ Law Enforcement Police Officers Brotherhood. Assemblyman Mukherji was also named a 2015 honoree of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County for championing the expansion of teens’ access to mental health services, and he received the 2015 Legislator Award from the NAACP for his civil rights advocacy.
Psychologist of the Year Award: Luciene Sant'Anna Takagi, PsyD Legislator of the Year: Raj Mukherji
The reality is that without a financial commitment to our NJP PAC, our ability to sustain support of legislators who promote quality mental healthcare in NJ will become increasingly difficult. We would like to thank our members who have already contributed to NJP-PAC, as well as those members contributing now for the first time. Thank you in advance for your support.
Donate to the NJP-PAC today! Dr. Liz Westhead, Dr. Amy Altenhaus, Government Affairs Agent, Jon Bombadieri, and Justin Karmann met with Senator Vin Gopal to hear more about his upcoming mental healthcare bill
NJP PAC solicits funds to be distributed in such a manner as to advance the stature of the profession of psychology in New Jersey. The generous financial contributions of our membership are critical to accomplish our advocacy program We are most appreciative of those members who are able to contribute an amount greater than the equivalent of one session 2022 New Jersey Psychology Political Action Committee (PAC) Officers PAC President/Treasurer: Mark Singer, EdD | PAC Secretary: Kenneth Freundlich, PhD PAC Executive Director: Justin Karmann | Government Affairs Agent: Jon Bombardieri
How can you help support our efforts? Please consider donating to the NJP PAC. The role of NJP PAC is to support legislators who have demonstrated their interest in, and support of, psychology without regard to party affiliation.
Generous contributions received from NJP PAC contributors are used to support candidates for office and political committees in New Jersey who have demonstrated their interest in, and support of psychology, without regard to party affiliation.We solicit funds to be distributed in such a manner as to advance the stature of the profession of psychology in New Jersey. We appoint NJPA members to attend fundraising events in their districts to represent the profession of psychology.
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Supporting Mental Health in NJ: NJP PAC
What does the NJP PAC do for psychology and mental health in New Jersey?
We create educational articles and flyers for New Jersey legislators about the science and profession of psychology We offer grassroots training opportunities and/or articles for NJPA and NJPA affiliate members on how to best engage with New Jersey legislators to share information on the science and profession of psychology; and we set up meet and greets with NJPA and NJPA affiliate members and legislators to discuss the science and profession of psychology
The NJPA Foundation relies almost exclusively on individual donations to support its mission and objective. Past, positive stock market returns allowed the Foundation's reserves to grow and we were able to disperse funds at a greater rate than in recent years Consequences resulting from the COVID 19 pandemic, and drops in the stock market, resulted in a decrease in grant/award funds available to disperse The NJPA Foundation is in immediate need of donations in order to support the essential training of future psychologists who are dedicated to working with the most vulnerable individuals. Without additional donations, the Foundation faces uncertainty in its ability to continue the work toward its mission and its objective Your generosity is always greatly appreciated, but never more so than at this critical juncture. Please consider making a donation today!
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The NJPA Foundation Board of Trustees is in need of donations in order to sustain itself and continue to fulfill its mission and objective
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Mission: In addition to supporting the New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) mission, the mission of the Foundation is promoting the psychological health of the diverse people of New Jersey
Objective: To support education and research that advances the skills of psychology students, whose studies focus on treating the well being of underserved populations throughout New Jersey
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We invite applications from programs across the state of New Jersey, with the goal of identifying and supporting model programs from each county who serve the underserved Learn more about the nine, 2021/2022 Funded Sites and about the grant details on the NJPA Community Service Project Grant Website Page.
The Graduate Student Initiated Research Award is an annual contest that awards research/projects that align with the criteria outlined in the description of the 4 award categories detailed on the NJPA Foundation Student Initiated Research Award Website Page
Please note that due to a reduction in capital reserves, the Foundation had to make the difficult decision to reduce the number of grants awarded to fund programs that support students This includes putting Dissertation Grants and Student Conference Participation Grants on temporary hiatus
How We Communicate NJPA Mid Year Report 2022 | 13 Our methods of disseminating information are constantly evolving and changing to accommodate how our members, and the public, engage with our messaging Whether it is in the form of an email (Friday Updates, Foundation Flash, Continuing Education announcements), a social media post, a new podcast episode, website content, or using other community messaging platforms such as the listserv and e lists, we constantly monitor how well our communications are received and what, if anything, we need to do to expand our reach and engagement Below are some of our statistics: NJPA Website Data: Visitors YTD 2022 21.6k users 20.8 new users 93k page views 60k unique page views Find a Psychologist 7.1k visits in 2022 (as of June 30th) NJ Members Listserv 1320 subscribers 13% NJPA E-Newsletter 5607 subscribers 20% Friday Update 1588 members 56% open rate (as of June 30th) Social Media Stats 2021 2022 600 280 1957 500 60 567 353 1954 582 77 5% +26% +16% +28% Change
On Sunday, June 26th, NJPA hosted its first annual Wellness Event Initially designed as a Continuing Education opportunity, it soon evolved into a networking event with reconnecting at the forefront. For so many, this was the first time interacting with peers and friends since the pandemic began over two years prior. We were blessed with a perfect day for our Wellness Event at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains, NJ It was absolutely wonderful seeing over 60 NJPA members and their families present at our event After an incredible Continuing Education program, led by Dr Chris King on the necessity of self care for psychologists, the rest of the afternoon was spent eating delicious food, reconnecting, and networking. It was a joy for Central Office to see so many faces some familiar and others for the very first time. The biggest thank you to our Central Office staff, especially our Event Director, Kaleigh White, for their leadership, as well as the Wellness Event Task Force of Mary Blakeslee, Elio Arrechea, and Sara Tedrick Parikh We also want to thank Mariah Laster for volunteering to serve drinks on behalf of the Foundation and Daniel Gallagher for his camera and wonderful photos taken during the event. Wellness
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PRICING: One Day: Choose to attend Friday OR Saturday NJPA Member: $250 NJPA Sustaining Member: $212.50 NJPA ECP Member: $187 50 NJPA Student/Emeritus Member: $125 Non Member: $325 Two Day: Includes Friday day/evening and Saturday NJPA Member: $450 NJPA Sustaining Member: $382.50 NJPA ECP Member: $337.50 NJPA Student/Emeritus Member: $225 Non Member: $600
CBT vs Medication vs Both for Anxiety, 9:30am 10:30am Depression, OCD, & Panic Attacks (1 CE) Break 10:30am 10:45am The Aging Brain & Caregivers (1 CE) 10:45am 11:45am Lunch Break & Networking 11:45am 1:15pm Long Term COVID & the Brain (15 CE) 1:15pm 2:45pm Break 2:45pm 3:00pm How the Body Holds Emotions (1 CE) 3:00pm 4:00pm Early Bird 9/16 off! colleagues, enjoy daily breakfast and lunch, Friday night cocktail reception and awards ceremony, in our Foundation Tricky Tray fundraiser, peruse our Academic & Scientific Affairs poster session!
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Saturday, October 22nd Registration & Breakfast 7:30am Boosting Brain Health Across the Lifespan (1 CE) 8:30am 9:30am
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We look forward to seeing you there! Early EBird arly EBird arly Bird Registration Now Open!Registration Now Open!Registration Now Open! 2022 NJPA Fall Conference A Hybrid Event! October 21 & 22 Brain & Behavior: Neuroscience & Psychotherapy Through the Lifespan REGISTER TODAY!
Cocktail Reception & Awards Ceremony 5:00pm 6:30pm Diversity Town Hall Working with Women: An 6:30pm 8:00pm Overview of Guidelines and the Impact on Treatment and Current Challenges (15 CE)
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Friday, October 21st Registration & Breakfast 7:30am Raising Brains (1 CE) 8:30am 9:30 am Marijuana & the Teen Brain (1 CE) 9:30am 10:30am Break 10:30am 10:45am Neuropsychology of Gender (1 CE) 10:45am 11:45am
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Lunch, Exhibitors/Sponsors, & Networking! 11:45am 1:15pm ADHD & Autism (1.5 CE) 1:15pm 2:45pm Break 2:45pm 3:00pm Executive Skills & Psychotherapy (1 CE) 3:00pm 4:30pm
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