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Ohio Psychological Asso­ciation Board of Directors Executive Committee President - Craig S. Travis, PhD Past President - Michael D. Dwyer, PhD President-Elect - Catherine A. Gaw, PsyD Finance Officer - Jim R. Broyles, PhD APA Council Representative - Cathy L. McDaniels Wilson, PhD

Standing Committee Directors & Regional Representatives Christine E. Agaibi, MA Kathleen R. Ashton, PhD Howard M. Bonem, PhD James J. Brush, PhD Colin H. Christensen, PhD Audrey E. Ellenwood, PhD Priscilla Kingston, PhD Dennis W. Kogut, PhD Kathleen A. Mack, PsyD Kimberly A. Metz, PhD Margaret Richards Mosher, PhD John R. Rudisill, PhD Amnon Shai, PhD Rose Mary Shaw, PsyD Elizabeth V. Swenson, PhD, JD Erica S. White, PhD

Functional Committee Directors/Ad Hoc/Task Forces/Liaisons/Affiliates Kathleen R. Ashton, PhD David Hayes, PhD Terry R. Imar, MA Kurt W. Jensen, PsyD Vanessa K. Jensen, PsyD Cindy L. Orlasky, PhD Alice H. Randolph, EdD, MS, Clinical Psychopharmacology Lynn S. Rapin, PhD Helen D. Rodebaugh, PhD Lynne Rustad, PhD Richard C. Rynearson, PhD Thomas P. Swales, PhD Mary Ann Teitelbaum, PhD

President’s Club Members 2009-10 David Hayes, PhD Alice H. Randolph, EdD Sandra L. Shullman, PhD Leon D. Vandecreek, PhD Jane Z. Woodrow, PhD

Sustaining Members 2009-10 James J. Brush, PhD Robert F. Dallara, Jr., PhD Kenneth A. DeLuca, PhD David S. Doane, PhD Kenneth P. Drude, PhD Nicolaas P. Dubbeling, PhD

Erhard O. Eimer, PhD Barbara L. Fordyce, PhD Sandra W. Foster, PhD Catherine A. Gaw, PsyD Carol S. Gee, PhD Charles E. Gerlach, PhD Wayne J. Graves, PhD Terry R. Imar, MA Vanessa K. Jensen, PsyD Thomas C. Kalin, PhD Dennis W. Kogut, PhD Carroll E. Lahniers, PhD Kurt M. Malkoff, PhD Mary Anne Orcutt, PhD Crystal L. Oswalt, PhD Helen Davis Rodebaugh, PhD Richard C. Rynearson, PhD Paule A. Steichen Asch, PhD Gerald J. Strauss, PhD Thomas P. Swales, PhD, ABPP Jeffrey R. Wilbert, PhD Willie S. Williams, PhD

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio Donors (For the period Sept. 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010) Emilio M. Amigo, PsyD Damon F. Asbury, PhD Donald W. Bechtold, PhD Joseph J. Bendo, PhD Eugene A. Benedetto, MA Maria C. Blake, PhD Howard M. Bonem, PhD Ellen C. Boone, PhD David R. Bousquet, MEd Gregory S. Brigham, PhD Jim R. Broyles, PhD Charles M. Buhrman, Jr., PsyD Bobbie L. Celeste, PhD Colin H. Christensen, PhD Robert J. Cirino, PhD Cleveland Psychological Association Judith A. Condit, PsyD Roger P. Conn, PsyD Antoinette S. Cordell, PhD Holly R. Counts, PsyD Christine M. Dacey, PhD Robert F. Dallara, Jr., PhD Karen L. Dapper, PsyD, RNC James M. Daum, PhD James R. Davis, MEd Dayton Area Psychological Association Kenneth A. DeLuca, PhD Michelle R. DePolo, PsyD James A. Diehl, PhD Marc B. Dielman, PhD Deborah L. Downey, PsyD Kent A. Eichenauer, PsyD Philip B. Epstein, PhD James A. Fidelibus, PhD

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Eve P. Fisher Whitmore, PhD Stacey B. Foerstner, PhD Jerome A. Gabis, PsyD Kerry L. Garretson, PhD Charles E. Gerlach, PhD Irene B. Giessl, EdD Ruth E. Goldberg, PhD Kathleen A. Grant, PsyD Richard A. Grant, PhD Robert C. Hammond, PsyD Charles H. Handel, EdD Gordon A. Harris, PhD Kristen E. Haskins, PsyD Herbert A. Hausman, PhD James L. Helmuth, PhD Andrew L. Hinkle, PhD James M. Huebner, MSEd Thomas L. Hyatt, PsyD Terry R. Imar, MA Sherrie L. Ireland, PhD Suzanne M. James, PsyD Irma B. Johnston, PsyD Paul P. Kadis, PsyD Thomas C. Kalin, PhD James I. Kepner, PhD Leslie H. Kern, PhD Timothy A. Khol, PhD Nancy L. Kiracofe, PhD Yolanda W. Klein, PhD R. Mara Kleinman, PhD Jill R. Klingler, PhD Deborah A. Koricke, PhD David A. Krauss, PhD Fred T. Lee, PhD Carol L. Lehman, PhD Jonathan P. Lehman, PsyD Kathryn A. LeVesconte, PsyD Aileen M. Louik, MA Beal D. Lowe, PhD John Lowenfeld, PhD, ABPP David M. Lowenstein, PhD Catherine M. Malkin, PhD April L. Mancuso, PsyD Kenneth J. Manges, PhD John M. Marazita, PhD Dennis A. Marikis, PhD Gregg A. Martin, PhD Pamela P. Maxfield, PhD Carolyn McCabe, PhD Roger K. McElroy, PhD Dennis Jerome Meers, PhD Janet R. Meltzer, PhD Marc E. Miller, PhD Carolin E. Misner, PsyD Margaret Richards Mosher, PhD James A. Mulick, PhD Leslie A. Netland, PsyD Steven D. Nichols, PhD Carmela M. Palmentera, PhD John A. Paulus, PhD Lawrence T. Payne, PhD

Ohio Psychological Association Sandra S. Phalen, PhD James R. Raia, PhD Alice H. Randolph, EdD Mary M. Rath, RN, MEd Linda D. Rhyne, PhD Lynne C. Rustad, PhD Diana S. Santantonio, EdS Lou Sauer, PhD Jennifer R. Schantz, PhD Terry R. Schwartz, PsyD Faye D. Schwelitz, PsyD Richard E. Sexton, PhD Amnon Shai, PhD Joseph W. Shannon III, PhD Bethany A. Shaw, PsyD Joan E. Simpson, PsyD Barbara Sinclair, PhD Gary J. Sipps, PhD Joel A. Smith, PhD Randall J. Snyder, PhD Jane T. Steckler, PhD Janet B. Stedman, PhD Val V. Steigelmann, PhD Karen Stailey Steiger, PhD Jennifer J. Stoeckel, PhD Gerald J. Strauss, PhD Karl W. Stukenberg, PhD Terry R. Tobias, PhD Fiona H. Travis, PhD David F. Turner, PhD Janice M. Vidic, PhD Robert J. Walker, EdD Alfred B. Weiner, PhD Donald R. Welti, PhD Cynthia G. White, PsyD Theodore W. Williams, PhD Sally Wilson, PhD Michael S. Witter, PsyD Ansel L. Woldt, EdD Gary Wolfgang, PhD Priscilla A. Wood, PsyD Susan M. Zarnowiecki, PhD

2010 Political Action Committee (PAC) Donors (Donations/pledges received for the period Jan. 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010) PAC Leader ($300-$599 donation) Gregory S. Brigham, PhD Bobbie L. Celeste, PhD David L. Hayes, PhD, ABPP Alice H. Randolph, EdD Thomas P. Swales, PhD, ABPP Patrick White, PhD

PAC Advocate ($120-$299 donation) Terry R. Imar, MA Monica Jackson, PhD Thomas J. Kelbley, PhD Bradley K. Potts, PhD

Michael O. Ranney, MPA Diana S. Santantonio, EdS Richard A. Schiller, PhD Craig S. Travis, PhD Leon D. Vandecreek, PhD

Val V. Steigelmann, PhD Elizabeth V. Swenson, PhD, JD Barbara R. Voelkel, EdD Nicole Snell Wagner, PhD Sally Wilson, PhD Michael S. Witter, PsyD

PAC Supporter ($60 - $119 donation)

PAC Member ($10-$24 donation)

Kathleen R. Ashton, PhD Mark C. Brown, PhD Marc B. Dielman, PhD Elizabeth K. Dreben, PhD Nancy J. Duff-Boehm, PhD Anita B. Gantner, PhD Barry H. Gordon, PhD C. Wesley Jackson, Jr., PhD Kurt W. Jensen, PsyD Steven H. Kanter, PhD Carolee K. Lesyk, PhD Kathleen A. Mack, PsyD William P. McFarren, EdD William D. Saunders, PhD Loren Shapiro, PhD Randall J. Snyder, PhD David J. Tennenbaum, PhD, ABPP Jennifer S. Walinsky, PhD Thomas F. Zeck, PhD

Christine E. Agaibi, MA Faye D. Schwelitz, PsyD Erica S. White, PhD

Other gifts Wendy M. Kellon

Ohio Psychological Association 395 East Broad Street, Suite 310 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 224-0034 (800) 783-1983 (614) 224-2059 fax Michael O. Ranney, MPA, Executive Director Katie Crabtree Thomas, BA, Managing Editor Audrey Ellenwood, PhD, Editor

Staff Michael O. Ranney, MPA, Executive Director Denise Brenner, MBA, Director of Operations and Member Services Bobbie L. Celeste, PhD, Director of Professional Affairs Katie Crabtree Thomas, BA, Director of Communications and Education Beth Wherley, BA, Director of Mandatory Continuing Education

PAC Booster ($25-$59 donation) Jim R. Broyles, PhD Ellen F. Casper, PhD Roger P. Conn, PsyD John D. Corrigan, PhD Yael T. Crawford, PhD Kenneth P. Drude, PhD Philip B. Epstein, PhD Nancy C. Fox, PhD Wayne J. Graves, PhD Susan V. Haglund, PhD Larry E. Hamme, PhD Gordon A. Harris, PhD Stanley L. Herman, EdS Paul J. Hershberger, PhD James M. Huebner, MSEd Karl W. Jackson, PhD Priscilla Kingston, PhD Paul D. Kochanowski, PsyD Lorena L. Kvalheim, PsyD Fred T. Lee, PhD Carol L. Lehman, PhD John Lowenfeld, PhD, ABPP Sharon L. McNamee, PhD Marc E. Miller, PhD Chris H. Modrall-Miller, PhD Reginald C. Rahn, MS Lois A. Rose, PhD Sandra W. Russ, PhD James J. Ryan, EdD Rose Mary Shaw, PsyD Jeffrey L. Smalldon, PhD, ABPP Janet B. Stedman, PhD

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OPA Advocacy Chair Dr. David Hayes was awarded the State Leadership Award during State Leadership Conference.

OPA Executive Director Mr. Michael Ranney received the APA Outstanding Staff Person of the Year Award at State Leadership Conference.

Congratulations…It’s a Boy! As of this writing, nine months have passed since I took helm of OPA as president. Nine months is a lot of time and many things can happen. Yet, nine months can seem to fly by, which it seems to have.

The last time I reflected on things after a nine-month period was when my son was born. Becoming a father significantly changed my life. Being president of OPA has significantly changed my life as well. I see a strong similarity in these two things: parent and president. With parenting, you start not knowing what you are doing and as your children grow, you begin to figure it out.

As soon as you get comfortable with it (and it never really gets comfortable), they move out of the house and begin their own journey and continued development…without you. You are there in the background if they seek your words of comfort and guidance, but they are on their own, and you aren’t “needed”—if you do it right.

It is similar being president of an organization like OPA. At first I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing or wasn’t really ready for this responsibility. Now that I feel more comfortable with it, it’s time for me to step aside and let OPA continue its journey and development…without me. As past president, I will be around, yet I know I won’t be needed.

As a proud parent might do, I’d like to now reflect back on OPA’s accomplishments this past year. These accomplishments are less a result of anything I did, but more because of the extremely talented and committed individuals who make up OPA, especially the Board of Directors and staff.

From the onset of my tenure, I wanted to create a positive and welcoming environment where members and the Board of Directors felt heard and validated. We live in a world where far too often we do not truly listen to each other. OPA is the exception and I wanted

to continue this valued approach. The year started with the Board Retreat, my first real duty as president. We welcomed many new faces to the Board this year. In fact, half of the voting seats were new to the Board. Feedback from the Retreat suggested excitement, renewed energy and engagement. It was encouraging and really set the tone of positivity for the year.

In October, we held our Convention and 60th Anniversary Celebration. We celebrated in style with wonderful programming and special highlights like the champagne and cake cutting reception, newly licensed psychologist dinner, Parade of Past Presidents and the unforgettable OPA’s Got Talent night! Who knew OPA had such talent!

Winter is usually slow at OPA as there are less big events during those months, although there is still a scurry of daily activity at central office. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that we had to hold the February Board meeting by conference call due to snow storms. This is the first time the Board has ever not met in person.

History in the making; I have that legacy to look back on during my presidency!

In March, the annual State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., was once again “All About Ohio!” Not only did we have a wonderful and large delegation, but we also had several OPA members present, preside over and prove their potential by receiving national awards. Specifically, David Hayes, PhD, ABPP, received the State Leadership Award and Michael Ranney, MPA, received the Outstanding SPTA Staff Member Award. Must have been why Georgia was trying to lure him away to become their ED. Thanks for staying with Ohio, Michael!

We held our third Leadership Forum this year and, as in the past, had good attendance and great programming. This year focused on discussions pertaining to barriers to involvement, benefits

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of leadership, leaving a legacy, finding your own leadership voice, establishing an effective relationship with the executive director, preparing the way for accomplishments, understanding organizational finances and fiduciary responsibility.

We had a record setting year at OPA Legislative Day. Fifty-two OPA members and students attended and met with legislators to discuss issues pertinent to the profession of psychology. Thank you to everyone who sponsored a record number of student attendees this year. The OPA has always been at the forefront of supporting the next generation of psychologists and encouraging their advocacy involvement. This year was no exception.

A separate acknowledgement and thank you to Jim Broyles, PhD, OPA Finance Officer, and the entire Finance Committee. The past year and a half has been a truly challenging one. We have had to endure some rather gritty and painfully anxious moments as many individuals and organizations have through the recession. Dr. Broyles has been a calming factor and voice of emotional reasoning in his demeanor. His genuineness and caring nature, along with his ability to facilitate process, has guided us through careful reexaminiation of our financial policies and procedures.

It is through the work of Dr. Broyles and the Finance Committee that the OPA stands as a financially stable organization today.

I did not get as much accomplished with my initiatives as I would have liked this year; however, I vow to remain involved with their continued development, especially the Psychologically Healthy Schools Award, which was a late bloomer halfway through the year. I would like to see this come to fruition and hopefully will be invited to the ceremony to hand out the first award. Check out the

Psychologically Smart webpage at www.ohpsych.org/psychsmart. aspx The OPA really does so much for Ohio psychologists throughout the year; more than can be addressed in a summary column.

I know there are many talented, creative, devoted people who can contribute so I encourage you to become involved. If you are already involved great! If you haven’t become more active, think about it. It really is worth the effort and it is an incredibly rewarding experience.

I would like to truly thank the OPA staff who were patient, encouraging, kind and extremely helpful in their guidance this past year. Katie, Denise, Beth, Bobbie and Michael, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. As one of you said to me, it’s been fun “watching you grow up” over the years.

While I did not give birth to the OPA, I had a hand in its development the last year or so; I like to think for the better.

Hopefully, the rest of the family (OPA members) thinks so too.

Thank you for entrusting me with guiding the OPA this past year. I am truly honored.

Here’s to a blessed 2010-11. Dr. Cathy Gaw, it’s all yours. Well…in September anyway.

-Craig S. Travis, PhD, President, ctravis@mchs.com

Notice Of Special Members Meeting Of The Ohio Psychological Association The Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) Board of Directors has called a special meeting of the members of OPA for Friday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Westin Hotel, 310 S. High St., Columbus to elect the 2010-11 OPA Board of Directors.

Under the Code of Regulations of the Ohio Psychological Association, the Board of Directors must be elected by the membership.

At 6 p.m., there will be a dinner to which OPA members are invited.

Cost for the dinner is $35 and reservations must be made by Sept.

1. Contact Katie Crabtree Thomas at the number above or e-mail kcrabtree@ohpsych.org to reserve your spot.

2010-11 OPA Committee Chairs The recommended slate of committee chairs for the 2010-11 membership year is proposed as follows: Kathleen T. Heinlen, PhD: Communications/Technology Chair Wanda McEntyre, PhD: Diversity Chair Robin Arthur, PsyD: Education Chair Elizabeth Swenson, PhD, JD: Ethics Chair Howard Bonem, PhD: Insurance Chair Peg Richards Mosher, PhD: Membership Chair Priscilla Kingston, PhD: Professional Practice Chair Kathleen Ashton, PhD: Public Interest Chair Lynne Rustad, PhD: Public Sector Chair Kim Metz, PhD: Science Chair Trevor Petersen, BS: OPAGS Chair Colin Christensen, PhD: Akron Area Professional Psychologists Representative Steven Nichols, PhD: Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychologists Representative Peg Richards Mosher, PhD: Central Ohio Psychological Association Representative Sally Wilson, PhD: Cleveland Psychological Association Representative Rose Mary Shaw, PsyD: Dayton Area Psychological Association Representative Dennis Kogut, PhD: Toledo Area Academy of Professional Psychologists Representative

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The Broad View:

Executive Director Looks Back at the 2009-10 Membership Year

This issue of the OP Review is our Annual Report. The OPA’s membership year runs from Sept. 1, 2009 through Aug. 31, 2010.

The 2009-10 year is winding down and we look back as we look forward to the next year.

We kept the basic dues the same as they has been for the past several years. In this economy, we have to tout that as a major accomplishment. We did this without any reduction in services to our members. In fact, the long hours, exciting projects, strong advocacy and great member services all point to the fact that the OPA has worked hard for Ohio psychologists this year.

As our year began, we rolled out major improvements to our website, including many new online payment features for dues, PAC, FAIR and Foundation donations and more. This has saved significant amounts in paper, printing and postage. Look for more to come soon.

In fact, sustainability has been a key focus for the association this year. I have to tip my hat to Denise Brenner, director of operations and member services, for keeping the Board and staff focused on sustainability strategies. It has paid off in major ways.

Of course, this year we also continued to do what we do best: advocating for psychology, your clients and your students.

A few things we did: We continued a significant effort on behalf of BWC psychologists and injured workers through our BWC Task Force under Dr. David Schwartz. Our goal is gain approval for psychologists to use health and behavior codes and for an early intervention pilot program that would help seriously injured workers access psychological services.

We are working on HB8, which mandates insurance coverage for autism patients. Our Autism Task Force is considering a number of ideas to help improve this bill.

OPA members worked closely with the Board of Psychology to develop rules implementing HB503, the sequence of training legislation that passed at the end of 2008. These rules are now in effect.

OPA, its many coalition partners and our Insurance Committee have been working closely with the Department of Insurance to

help clarify the impact of federal mental health parity legislation and how this relates to Ohio’s limited mental health parity bill.

OPA is partnering with the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Youth Services and the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections to improve internship opportunities for Ohio graduate students.

We are working with the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) to help develop a demonstration project in which appropriately trained ODRC psychologists would be authorized to prescribe psychotropic medications.

The OPA and many coalition partners are working on issues and opportunities relating to funding mental health services in Ohio.

Dr. Bobbie Celeste, director of professional affairs, lobbyist, Penny Tipps and I are a great advocacy team. As chair of the Advocacy Committee, Dr. David Hayes has provided strong leadership and consistent support. We’ve been fortunate to have Dr. Cathy McDaniels Wilson as the temporary leader of our Public Sector Issues Committee to help us address the issues and concerns of the significant percentage of OPA members who work in the public sector.

Nationally, Dr. Alice Randolph, our federal advocacy coordinator, has been our liaison with APA Government Relations Office.

Because of her knowledge about Medicare issues, she has made a significant impact in helping to shape APA’s agenda.

Another key area of focus for the OPA is our continuing education programming. Our Education Committee, under Dr. James Brush put together a great Convention and a series of stand-alone workshops to respond to members (and non-members) interests and needs. Katie Thomas, director of communications and education, worked hard to translate the ideas of the committee into programs at convenient and comfortable locations with good food. She also helped the committee develop a series of webinars to make vital programs more accessible. View all of these opportunities at www. ohpsych.org/ce.aspx Beth Wherley, director of mandatory continuing education, has been busy and getting busier as we near the end of the MCE

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biennium and psychologists are finishing up (or starting) work on their 23-hour requirement. Remember that you must complete those 23 hours by taking courses prior to Aug. 31, 2010.

Glennon J. Karr

With a three-hour ethics requirement a key part of the MCE mandate, the OPA’s Ethics Committee has worked closely with the Education Committee to be sure that there are plenty of opportunities for people to get ethics credits. Dr. Elizabeth Swenson chairs this committee, which is one of OPA’s most active committees. In addition to continuing education programming, the committee provides ethics consultations to OPA members. This service always rates as one of the most helpful OPA member benefits. The OPA remains the only state psychological association to collaborate with the APA Ethics Office and the Board of Psychology to provide an ethics workshop.

This year’s topic was supervision.

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OPA is in the forefront with regard to telepsychology. APA and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) are just beginning to consider the appropriate ways to use technology in treatment and supervision. OPA’s Communication and Technology Committee, chaired

by Dr. Audrey Ellenwood, has been working on this for several years now.

Dr. Kenneth Drude has become a force to be reckoned with in this area.

He is our main ambassador, by taking the guidelines that the committee developed and the OPA Board adopted to key meetings to share them with psychology leaders outside of Ohio.

OPA’s Finance Committee, under our Finance Officer Dr. Jim Broyles, has been undertaking a thorough review of our financial policies. This should be completed by early next year once the Board approves the policy additions and updates. Managing OPA’s investments has been a key focus. Members who pre-pay dues for several years and those who register for OPA-MCE for the two-year cycle account for a significant amount of money that can be invested. We also have a modest reserve fund that we invest. Overall, our investments have performed well even in the last few years and the Finance Committee and the Board have functioned as good stewards of our funds.

The committee is carefully evaluating our investment strategies.

Outside the Columbus area, The Toll Free No. is: (888) 527-7529 (KARRLAW)

Fax: (614) 848-3160 E-Mail: karrlaw@rrohio.com 1328 Oakview Drive Columbus, OH 43235

Our Foundation continues to evolve and focus more and more on several key areas. Dr. James Brush has chaired the Foundation for the past several years and has helped shape and clarify its mission and vision.

The Foundation provides funding to support a Multicultural Conference in Ohio every two years and provides prizes to the OPA poster session winners and for high school and middle school students who participate in the Ohio Science Fair. One major project of the Foundation, with support from around the country is the international Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship. The Foundation supports public education projects, psychologically healthy workplace awards and our new initiative “A Home Within” to provide services to youth in foster care.

Project FAIR continues to answer member questions and advocate on behalf of members with insurance companies. Dr. Celeste works hard to be responsive to members and to get results. Our Insurance Committee is continually focusing on the trends of issues and working with staff and the Department of Insurance to address them.

Our Board has done a superb job this year under the leadership of President Dr. Craig Travis. Dr. Travis put together a strong team and has ably managed the discussion of issues, trends, opportunities and initiatives.

The Board’s effort has been backed by our strong dedicated staff. Knock on wood, but we have been able to keep them. Consistency of effort, continuity and teamwork all have contributed to this being a great year for OPA.

-Michael O. Ranney, MPA, OPA Executive Director, mranney@ohpsych.org

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The Perspective of the Finance Officer: What I Have Learned I am ending my fourth year as finance officer, and I notice that this time of year has become interesting for me. During this time, I review the association’s financial health, think back about significant events from the past year and consider our direction for the future, all in preparation for my annual financial report to you, our members. As I considered all this, I began to do an overview of everything I have learned through these years in serving as finance officer. The understanding and perspective I have gained is invaluable. I have a much greater appreciation for the importance of sound financial management to the overall wellbeing of an organization like OPA. I hold a much keener awareness of the many diverse factors to be considered to ensure that our financial goals are met. In addition, I have a much more thorough understanding of the unexpected factors, which can negatively and unexpectedly impact our financial status.

My understanding in this latter area was significantly expanded by the global economic crises, particularly as it affected the OPA’s investments and budget. As many of you may remember from last year, our investment accounts were negatively affected by the financial meltdown. At one point during our year it seemed as though we may end the fiscal period with a significant deficit.

Through this, I learned about unexpected bumps in the road. I am happy to report that we weathered this storm, avoided a deficit and have been able to maintain sound financial progress throughout the current year. I learned about the value of solid support, planning and guidance in the form of OPA’s Finance Committee.

During these difficult times, our Board of Directors wisely questioned our investment strategies. Concern was expressed about the current procedure, which placed much of our needed, immediate operating funds at risk in our investment accounts. The result of this questioning led to a complete review and update of our association’s financial policies. I learned about the importance of thinking ahead, protecting our funds from too much risk and the advantage of gathering ideas from many minds. Presently, our revised investment strategy directs us to reserve a year’s worth of operating funds in a more conservative money market account, while the remainder is invested to earn more money for the association. The new strategy is in place, and the updated financial policies will be reviewed and approved by the Board next year.

In addition, over the course of the past year, the Finance Committee has been executing several of its more routine duties during its monthly meetings, including reviewing and approving our audit, adjusting our current year’s budget, reviewing and approving financial procedures for our staff and developing next year’s budget. Financial soundness for an organization like the OPA relies in part on the careful scrutiny which occurs during these meetings, and on the checks and balances these tasks require. In the time I have spent overseeing these processes, I have learned about the value of monitoring and checking by many sets of eyes, the importance of encouraging questions and the benefit of regular review and adjustment.

It has been a tremendous growing experience for me to serve in this role, and I feel confident that our association has benefited from my learning. I feel a true appreciation for and indebtedness to the members of the Finance Committee who have helped me in these significant accomplishments. Due to their time, dedication and wisdom, OPA continues to be financially sound.

Jim Broyles, PhD, OPA Finance Officer

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jimmyr@ameritech.net

OPA Finance Committee Jim Broyles, PhD, Finance Officer Colin Christensen, PhD Michael Dwyer, PhD Kenneth Drude, PhD Cathy Gaw, PsyD David Hayes, PhD Vanessa Jensen, PsyD Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD Craig Travis, PhD Denise Brenner, Director of Operations and Member Services Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

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OPA Income/Expense Snapshot Fiscal Year 2008-09 Audited Financial Statements

The OPA relies on a number of different types of revenue sources to cover the cost of association expenses. The pie chart below depicts the percentages of each type of revenue as a function of total revenues for the OPA’s 2008-09 fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2008Aug. 31, 2009). Descriptions of each section of the pie are also found below.

The pie chart below depicts the percentages for each type of expense the association incurred through the course of business during fiscal year 2008-09 (Sept. 1, 2008-Aug. 31, 2009).

Descriptions of each section of the pie are also found below.

Expenses

vM embership dues – the largest portion of OPA revenues,

membership dues are fees collected for annual membership in OPA.

vM CE fees – consist of the MCE registration fees collected from

both OPA members and non-member psychologists.

vC onventions and workshops – funds collected for attendance at

OPA’s CE programs and Convention.

vG rants – funds provided from the APA Practice Directorate to

support specific association initiatives.

vM ember service fees – funds collected for optional OPA member

services such as the Referral Program and Project FAIR.

v I nvestment income – interest and dividends earned on the

association’s investments.

vM anagement services – fees collected from organizations that

the OPA contracted with to provide administrative support.

Income

vC onventions and workshops – expenses related to the planning

and implementation of educational programming and the Convention.

vM ember services – expenses related to member recruitment,

engagement, retention and service of over 1,600 members.

vM CE – expenses incurred in conjunction with the MCE

maintenance, tracking and reporting service provided to 3,000+ psychologist registrants.

vA dvocacy – expenses related to the legislative efforts made on

behalf of members and the profession of psychology.

vP ublications – expenses related to the preparation, compilation

and distribution of the OPA’s monthly print and electronic publications.

vB oard – expenses related to governance and Board leadership

development.

vG rant expense – expenses incurred in conjunction with activities

related to grants received.

vA dministration – expenses related to maintaining the OPA

Central Office.

vF oundation – expensed related to the administrative duties of the

OPA’s 501(c)(3) related party, The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio.

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What Has OPA Done For You This Year?

OPA members advocated for psychology on Capitol Hill.

v Met with Department of Insurance (DOI): a) to analyze insurance company complaints and the extent to which these reviews led to a reversal of the company’s decision. (Data shows only 141 behavioral health coverage complaints referred to the Department of Insurance over the last eight years for independent review; 30 percent were reversed.) b); to continue discussing the adequacy of network panels. The Department now has authority to regulate this, and they are looking for guidance on what constitutes an “adequate” panel. We are reviewing NCQA standards, data from other states and information from APA. c) OPA also was invited to help develop an agenda about global issues and meet with individual insurance companies. v Participated in the Managed Care Coalition meeting. This group is working to collect data that can help DOI focus in on problem areas for behavioral healthcare providers and is gathering other information that might be helpful. v Continued updating the OPA website. Check it often for up-to-date news items! v Participated in grassroots advocacy to protect mental health and substance abuse program funding in the budget.

The OPA delegation at State Leadership Conference.

v Planned several one-day workshops for 2010, including the Union of Psychology and Spirituality Retreat. v Held OPA’s Legislative Day in May, which featured the largest attendance to date! v Attended a meeting to provide advice on juvenile sex offender program certification rules.

v Held a food drive to support the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. v The OPA Membership Committee called former members of OPA to encourage reinstatement. v Held the 2009 Convention, which had more than 350 attendees.

v Monitored bills in the legislature, including HB 208, regarding licensing art therapists.

v Celebrated the 60th Anniversary at Convention with a cake and champagne reception, Past Presidential Parade, OPA’s Got Talent night and Ohio Hall of History.

v Met with the financial adviser to review OPA’s investment strategies.

v Had more than 50 posters at the OPA Student Poster Session.

v Attended a stakeholders meeting of HB 281, which gives the authority to authorize people to involuntarily commit people to mental health treatment.

v Worked on new member benefits- discounted office supplies and the Ohio Health Care Federal Credit Union.

v Met with First Lady of Ohio Frances Strickland to discuss how the state can provide mental health resources. v Advocated for mental health changes in state budget. v Revised OPA’s financial policies. v Met with the Bureau of Workers Compensation to discuss how BWC can refer injured workers to psychologists earlier in the treatment process.

v Implemented an online MCE registration system in preparation for the 2010-12 biennium. v Attended the State Board of Psychology meeting, which included a discussion of implementing HB503 rules, enforcement update, plans for stakeholders to work on “house keep” law and rule changes to address telepsychology and distance learning.

v Revised the Telepsychology Guidelines to include supervision and approved them.

v Met with Ohio School Psychological Association (OSPA) and the Board of Psychology about the logistics for ending the 2008-10 MCE biennium, mailing the license renewal and MCE registration materials and transitioning to the 2010-2012 MCE biennium

v Held webinars on “The Ethical Practice of Telepsychology” and “The First Interview with a Child.”

v The Membership Committee recommended a new tier for special circumstances membership for people who earn less than $18,000.

v Dr. Bobbie Celeste spoke to Otterbein College students about getting into graduate school.

v Met with legislators on Capitol Hill for State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

v Met with Rep. Nancy Garland and discussed psychology’s view of the autism bill.

v Mr. Michael Ranney and Dr. Bobbie Celeste spoke about advocacy at the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychologists and Cleveland Psychological Association.

v Contracted for a great venue--the Crowne Plaza Downtown Columbus--for the 2012 OPA Convention!

v Met with Medicaid Director to discuss status of funding for psychological services. v Met with OPA’s Bureau of Workers Compensation insurance provider to review status of member participation. Why are so many psychologists filing claims related to falls?

v Organized a state meeting for A Home Within, an organization dedicated to matching up a foster child with a therapist. v Held several face-to-face meetings of the OPA Advocacy Committee. One meeting featured Rep. Marian Harris.

v Recruited OPAGS Campus Representatives. v Reviewed the Michael Sullivan Scholarship proposals and announced a winner. v Supported Earth Day at the April Board of Directors meeting.

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v Held a reception for mentors and mentees and planned future opportunities for mentors/ mentees to interact. v Learned about healthcare reform from the legislative staff person for Congresswoman Kilroy. v And more!

Ohio Psychological Association Membership Services and Benefits The following is merely a sample of the various services that the Ohio Psychological Association offers to its members - psychologists and psychology-related individuals.

Exclusive Services for OPA members You won’t find these anywhere else in Ohio! vE thics and Colleague Assistance Committees help with ethics-

related questions

vN umerous e-mail listservs—general and specific—provide an

instant connection with colleagues and others in the profession of psychology

vM entoring Program provides support for those new to the field

vO ption to purchase website hosting services with a convenient,

user-friendly management system

and allows veteran psychologists to share their expertise

vS earch for and connect to fellow OPA members through the

vO nline Psychologist Referral Program builds your client base vP roject FAIR (Focused Advocacy Insurance Reform) assists with

managed care issues

vO nline Media Resource Guide provides a platform for sharing

your expertise with the media or individuals seeking more information about the field

vC ontracts with outside vendors allow exclusive and discounted

access to merchant services, billing services, collection agencies, identity theft protection, encrypted e-mail and credit unions

v I nteractive OPA website at www.ohpsych.org including a

“Members Only” area with unique login

online OPA Membership Directory

vG et the latest on legal issues, ethical concerns, empirically based

treatment models, state and federal regulations and practice management best practices to help you be more effective and avoid legal problems

Your voice at the Statehouse, in Congress and Beyond vF ighting for psychologists, patients and clients in federal and

state budgets

vW orking to protect the profession, standards, fees and the

livelihood of our members

vP romoting Ohio on the national scene in collaboration with the

American Psychological Association

Discounts Galore! vD iscount on MCE tracking registration and FREE single course

reviews ($50 value per review)

vA ction alerts and easy links to legislators through the online

CapWiz system

v I nstant discounts on OPA sponsored workshops and Convention vM ultiple online/homestudy/webinar opportunities available at a

reduced rate

vR educed membership fees for students, early and late career

professionals

vF REE online classified advertising, discounted print and career

center advertising and discounted mail lists for purchase

Communication, Networking, and the Information Advantage

vL earn how to effectively advocate for the profession at the

annual Legislative Day

vG et to know and educate your legislators through OPA’s

Grassroots Network

v J oin an OPA Committee, Task Force or Special Interest Group vS erve on the OPA Board of Directors

vM onthly print publications, including The Ohio Psychologist

scholarly journal, and monthly e-newsletter

Become Involved; Contribute to the Future of Psychology in Ohio

vT he Ohio Psychological Association of Graduate Students

(OPAGS) provides support to students entering the field and raises awareness of the changing trends for veteran members

Ohio Psychological Association · www.ohpsych.org · 800-783-1983

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Advocacy, Advocacy, Advocacy: OPA Director of Professional Affairs Accomplishments for the 2009-10 OPA Year

OPA worked to support HB19, a dating-violence education law, which was passed.

Trying to describe my accomplishments as director of professional affairs is like trying to take credit for a winning basketball season if I were one of the coaches. It’s a team effort and all parts are essential to the overall success of the whole. I feel lucky to have been part of a significant year in advocacy. Thanks to all of you who participated by calling and asking questions, sending e-mails to legislators, reading information we sent, donating to the Political Action Committee (PAC), serving on OPA committees and attending Legislative Day. Below are the policy changes that I have been involved in on behalf of OPA members over the past year: 1. National Health Care Reform–More persons with mental health needs will have access to health insurance. Psychologists and other small businesses will have access to more affordable health insurance.

Patients can now get mental health diagnoses and treatment without fear of “pre-existing” conditions. Money will be available for integrated health care projects.

2. Mental Health Parity rules and regulations were introduced that are favorable to psychology and our patients. APA and OPA worked hard on this legislation and rules.

12. Psychologists and students were trained to be advocates for themselves and their clients at OPA’s Legislative Day in May. In March, OPA staff and members visited 18 Congressional members and staff in Washington, D.C. urging them to rescind the cuts in Medicare fees and support psychological services in Health Care Reform.

13. Interns and graduate students from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, The Ohio State University and Xavier University were trained about advocacy.

14. Military psychologists were supported in the field. Food contractors were fired and replaced with better suppliers.

15. Represented the OPA at the Coalition for Healthy Communities, The Have a Heart Ohio Coalition, The Ohio Providers Coalition, The Campaign to Protect Ohio’s Future and Multicultural Advocates for Cultural Competence.

Looking ahead to OPA’s 2010-11 year, below are some of our priorities: vS top the drain on psychologists’ time and money by third party

payers.

3. Medicare cuts stopped, going from a likely 33 percent to seven percent. Countless e-mails, phone calls and visits by the OPA helped prevent the 21 percent cut and another five percent cut.

Unfortunately, a 6-7 percent cut is still in place.

vW ork to raise the amount of money set aside for vulnerable Ohioans

4. Money for adults on Medicaid sustained for psychologists who treat them.

vW ork to curb insurance company hassles and abuse.

5. Advocated for psychologists at the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, the Ohio Department of Insurance, the Ohio Department of Mental Health, Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, the Bureau of Disability Determination, the Bureau of Workers Compensation and the Ohio Department of Health.

6. A ban on corporal punishment in schools was passed.

in the state budget—especially for prevention and treatment of mental health problems.

v I ncrease money for internship training and sites. vA dvocate for psychologists at the executive and legislative branches

of government wherever there is a threat or an opportunity.

vE ducate candidates for office about the need for psychological

services.

vG et OPA members information about which candidates support

psychology.

vH elp our members with implementation of federal mental health

parity and health care reform.

7. A dating-violence education law was passed.

8. A bill to require adjudicated youth to be psychologically evaluated if they abuse animals passed the Ohio House

vA ssist regional associations in setting up psychologists pre-retirement

9. A bill for parity in autism treatment in health insurance passed the Ohio House.

Remember: If you are an OPA member, you can call with questions any Tuesday-Thursday and I will help you find the answers.

10. A change to the psychology licensing bill to improve professional access and tighter standards.

11. Mental health and child and elderly welfare dollars were partially restored in the state budget.

and retirement groups.

-Bobbie Celeste,

PhD, OPA Director of Professional Affairs bceleste@ohpsych.org

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Another Successful Year for OPA Advocacy! professional skills and services. Our volunteers had a good year! Be sure to let them know that you appreciate their work.

David L. Hayes, PhD, ABPP,

Chair, hayesdl@sbcglobal.net OPA members Ronald Ross, Jess Grayson and Cathy McDaniels Wilson received the Heiser Award from APA for their advocacy efforts.

OPA Legislative Day attendees visited with their legislators to spread the word about psychology.

OPA’s advocacy efforts are powered by the hard work of individuals, and some of that hard work received national recognition this year.

State Board of Psychology Executive Director Dr. Ron Ross, Dr. Cathy McDaniels Wilson and OU graduate student Ms. Jessica Grayson received APA’s Karl F. Heiser Presidential Award for Advocacy for their work in helping pass HB503, Ohio’s Sequence of Training law.

As an additional note, Ms. Grayson is the first graduate student to earn the Heiser award.

Regarding HB503, OPA’s advocacy team worked closely this year with our licensing board, in developing rules to implement the law; those rules have been approved and adopted. There’s no more post-doc requirement to be licensed in Ohio.

v Having HB8, the autism parity bill, pass the House.

Additional advocacy successes include:

v And the year isn’t over yet…

v Passing HB10, which permits teens in abusive relationships to obtain protection orders.

OPA’s advocacy team understands that you all can’t come down to the Statehouse to talk with legislators about the science and profession of psychology. We know that you count on the volunteer members of the Advocacy Committee, along with OPA’s skillful staff, to speak in behalf of you and the people who use your

v Passing HB19, which adds education about dating violence to school curricula (Ohio University graduate student Ms. Katie Edwards gave proponent testimony).

v Getting HB55, the animal cruelty bill which would require psychological evaluations of people convicted of animal cruelty, passed out of the House (thanks Dr. Dan Davis for your testimony). v Passing HB333, which would establish a standard of care for victims of sexual assault, out of the House (thanks Ms. Edwards, again, for proponent testimony). v Hosting the largest attended Legislative Day, which include a significant group of bright and enthusiastic graduate students (thanks to Dr. Brad Potts for his work in helping to plan the event).

OPA Advocacy Committee David Hayes, PhD, ABPP, Chair Christine Charyton, PhD Dan Davis, PhD Michael Dwyer, PhD Michele Evans, PhD Cathy Gaw, PsyD Chuck Gerlach, PhD Erin Mark Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD Clare Mitchell, MA Brad Potts, PhD Alice Randolph, EdD Sandra Shullman, PhD Gerald Strauss, PhD Tom Swales, PhD Craig Travis, PhD Karen White, PsyD Penny Tipps, OPA Lobbyist Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

Have Insurance Complaints?

OPA’s Insurance Committee Can Help!

This year, OPA’s Insurance Committee focused considerable effort through our liaisons to the Ohio Department of Insurance discussing the impact of federal parity legislation and the Healthcare Reform Bill on mental health coverage.

At this year’s Convention, a plenary session will be held on this topic.

The committee has worked hard to encourage OPA members to file complaints with the Department of Insurance. Without complaints on record, there is no evidence that psychologists have problems with insurance companies. Only a handful of complaints were received in the last few years. If you are having problems, please report them to the Department. You can find more information about this and the forms on the OPA Insurance Committee webpage at www.ohpsych.org/inscmte.aspx Mr. Michael Ranney and Dr. Bobbie Celeste continue to do Project FAIR work on behalf of OPA members. Advocacy with insurance

companies is one of the great member benefits that OPA provides. The Project FAIR report form is available on the OPA website in the Members Only section.

Dr. Howard Bonem, chair of the OPA Insurance Committee, was selected to be on Anthem’s Advisory Panel. He will be providing the perspective of psychology to the panel discussions.

If you are interested in joining the Insurance Committee, which meets by conference call once a month, contact Mr. Ranney at mranney@ ohpsych.org.

-Michael O. Ranney, MPA, OPA Executive Director, mranney@ohpsych.org

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OPA Insurance Committee Howard Bonem, PhD, Chair Carol Johnson, PhD Ronald Lewellyn, PhD Roxanne Miller, PhD Alice Randolph, EdD Douglas Reed, PhD Tamara Rynearson, MBA Amnon Shai, PhD Tom Swales, PhD Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

Diversity Matters

Many of you may not consider issues of diversity on a regular basis. It is easy to think that diversity is an issue that is only important to “the other.” It is the hope of the OPA Diversity Committee that you begin to internalize the statement “diversity matters.” We believe it matters to all of us as professionals and as members of our local, state, national and international communities.

Because of our belief that “diversity matters,” the OPA Diversity Committee meets monthly to discuss ways to highlight issues of diversity and to integrate cultural sensitivity and a commitment to racial and ethnic diversity throughout the organizational structure of the OPA and the broader psychology community of Ohio. The committee meets to establish goals that help to further the agenda set by the OPA.

A consistent theme in our programming is to provide opportunities for individuals to increase their cultural competence. Cultural competence is an ongoing process of increasing awareness, understanding, education and skill attainment and building. Throughout the year there have been workshops and other activities to highlight OPA’s commitment to diversity and the development of cultural competence.

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio awarded the third Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship. The $500 scholarship was awarded to Ariz Rojas, MA, University of South Florida (USF). The Sullivan Scholarship Award will help fund Ms. Rojas’ dissertation research titled, “The Role of Acculturation in Adolescent Mental Health and Academic Achievement: Mediational Pathways.”

This scholarship supports research/training and community projects in the area of diversity/multiculturalism. The Dr. Michael Sullivan Diversity Scholarship Fund is named in honor of Dr. Michael Sullivan, who served as the assistant executive director for state advocacy in the American Psychological Association (APA). This scholarship recognizes his ongoing commitment and passion related to issues of multiculturalism and inclusion.

Do you believe that diversity matters? If so, please consider joining the committee!

- Erica S. White, PhD, Chair,

estovallwhite@sbcglobal.net

OPA Diversity Committee Erica S. White, PhD, Chair Shelly Allen, PhD Christine Agaibi, MA Belinda Chaffins, PhD Colin Christenson, PhD Jennifer Franklin, PhD Priscilla Kingston, PhD Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD Wanda McEntyre, PhD Christina Rideout, PhD Lynne Rustad, PhD Bobbie Celeste, PhD, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Michael Ranney, MPA, OPA Executive Director

Numerous members of the OPA Diversity Committee and the OPA Board of Directors participated in the selection process. Dr. Michael Sullivan and Dr. Joseph Aponte were involved with selecting the winner. All reviewers were impressed with the level of scholarship represented by the 30 applications that were received this year.

The committee reviewed applications from numerous schools including Michigan State University; University of Southern California; University of Massachusetts-Boston; University of Illinois-Chicago; University of WisconsinMadison; University of LaVerne (CA); Clark University (MA); University of Texas–El Paso; University of Missouri; University of Texas – Austin; CSSP-Alliant International University; University of Oregon; University of South Carolina; Spalding University (KY); City University of New York; Ohio University; University of South Florida; Argosy University-Seattle; and, Auburn University.

This spring, two members of the diversity committee, Dr. Shelly Allen and Dr. Wanda McEntyre, represented Ohio as diversity delegates at the APA State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. In this role, they were able to interact with diversity delegates from other state psychological associations. This unique opportunity allowed our delegates to present best practices from Ohio and to learn about other exciting diversity initiatives in other states.

Have you completed your MCE requirements for the biennium? The Diversity Committee webpage on the OPA website has many links to CE opportunities.

Consider increasing your cultural competence while earning those MCEs. Visit www.ohpsych.org/ce.aspx to view all of the opportunities.

Are you looking for other ways to increase your cultural competence?

Educating yourself about the health disparities that exist in the mental health field is another way to do so. The OPA has a webpage at www.ohpsych.org/ healthdisohio.aspx devoted to exploring health disparities in Ohio.

Look for exciting diversity programming at the Convention as well as a diversity conference in 2011!

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Holding Our Own in Hard Times: O P A M e m b e r s h i p C o m m i t t e e

Despite a difficult economy in which many psychologists struggled with finances and were forced to make tough choices about where to allocate their money, the OPA achieved its highest member retention rate in the past decade—95.3 percent—during the 2009-2010 member year.

During the year, the OPA Membership Committee members called psychologists who chose not to renew their membership in 2009-10.

Many wanted to but couldn’t. Some left Ohio to look for employment.

A few weren’t familiar with OPA’s achievements and questioned the value of membership. Many just had not found the time to complete the renewal form and send in their dues. Some psychologists continued as members under our hardship policy, which changed slightly this year, and others appealed to the committee for dues reduction.

Despite the factors mentioned above, the overwhelming majority of Ohio’s psychologists maintained their membership in the OPA in 2010.

They saw the value of supporting a strong professional presence in Ohio, and, if necessary, chose to sacrifice for their professional future and the future of those to come. Research tells us that humans are the only species who act beyond their own survival needs—the only species capable of acting for a large group. We have replicated that finding as an association. This is a remarkable tribute to you and your professionalism!

In addition, through our discussions with non-renewing members, the committee was made aware of APA’s current dues hardship structure.

Although OPA’s dues structure has always posed fewer restrictions than APA’s, the committee learned that APA’s income cutoff level was significantly lower than the OPA’s. This resulted in a proposal by the committee to add an additional tier of “hardship” membership that is more in line with APA’s cutoff levels. This option will be implemented in the 2010-11 membership year and may actually increase OPA’s bottom line membership figures by accommodating those individuals who could not afford to pay dues under the previous hardship category.

The committee’s main finding during the 2009-10 year was that we needed to develop better strategies to achieve our goals. “Recruitment Rewards,” which compensates members for bringing in new members, will continue in 2010-11, with possible expansion to include greater participation. Board members were encouraged to recruit new members.

We reached out to new licensees and guests at the OPA Convention.

Our OPAGS representative, Tiffany Porter, worked hard to recruit new student members to OPA. We developed a plan for new, early career OPA members. These strategies led to the achievement (or near achievement) of most of our goals. One hundred twenty-two new members were added (including 49 full members) and 32 members reinstated. Seventy-one new student members joined OPA, along with 42 new e-newsletter subscribers. In the future, we will conduct a focus group of non-members across the state to see why they aren’t currently members.

Additionally, the Membership Committee introduced several new member benefits and affinity programs this year, namely, the Ohio Healthcare Credit Union. The credit union is designed for healthcare providers and has helpful materials and seminars on the business of practice and financial management for practitioners. They also have a credit card offer that will involve collecting points for financial

participation in the OPA, such as OPA workshops. The Kroger Rewards Program was initiated to raise funds to support the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio through use of your Kroger shopping card. The new web-hosting program was launched to provide members with an option to purchase a practice website that can be easily updated and maintained by members themselves. New benefits and affinity programs are in development including an office supply arrangement with Office Depot and encrypted e-mail with Zix. OPA continues to refine and streamline its membership processes. More than 500 people renewed using the online dues payment system, which resulted in considerable savings from the cost of printing, postage and administrative processing. Committee members have begun to explore ways that individuals could join both OPA and their regional association at a discounted rate, and performed the traditional gate keeping duties, such discontinuing members who engaged in criminal or unethical actions.

Finally, the committee has continued a careful examination of OPA’s dues structure, comparing OPA’s dues level to those of other selected professions. We found that OPA’s dues fall near the middle of the group, higher than those of other counselor, social work, therapist and mental health groups but significantly lower than those of medical groups, particularly podiatrists, optometrists and dentists. In addition, although the association lost a handful of members because of the dues changes of 2009-10, the overall bottom-line result of the changes has been highly positive. The 2009-10 bottom-line increase in revenues from membership dues will allow the association to again maintain dues at their current level – avoiding a dues increase for the sixth straight year!

-John R. Rudisill, PhD, ABPP, Chair,

john.rudisill@wright.edu

OPA Membership Committee John R. Rudisill, PhD, ABPP, Chair Christine Agaibi, MA Kenneth P. Drude, PhD Nicholas Gehle Robin Graff-Reed, PhD Nep Greene, PhD Peg Richards Mosher, PhD Tiffany Porter Denise Brenner, OPA Director of Operations and Member Services Katie Crabtree Thomas, OPA Director of Communications and Education Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

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On The Leading Edge of Technology: OPA’s Communication and TechnologyCommittee Makes an Impact Across the Statewide and Nationally

The OPA Communication and Technology Committee (CTC) is a productive committee that has been involved in developing cutting-edge telepsychology guidelines for psychologists in Ohio. These guidelines are being reviewed and used as a foundation by many states and even some countries. Dr. Kenneth Drude, CTC member, spoke about the guidelines at the APA State Leadership Conference in March and at the Association of State and Provincial Psychological Boards conference in April. Recently, the committee revised the Telepsychology Guidelines to include assessment and distance supervision guidelines. The new, approved guidelines are located on the committee’s webpage at www.ohpsych.org/commtech.aspx.

Continuing to lead the way in technology, in February 2010, CTC members presented OPA’s first webinar on “The Ethical Practice of Telepsychology.”

More than 50 psychologists attended this program. It is available to listen and take a continuing education test on at www.ohpsych.org/ce.aspx Currently, the committee, under the guidance of Dr. Michael Lichstein, is developing guidelines for appropriate OPA listserv behaviors.

-Audrey Ellenwood, PhD, Chair,

OPA Communications and Technology Committee Audrey Ellenwood, PhD, Chair Marc Dielman, PhD Kenneth Drude, PhD Ky Heinlen, PhD Nicholas Joyce Michael Lichstein, PhD Mary Mills, MA Paule Steichen Asch, PhD Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director Denise Brenner, OPA Director of Operations and Member Services Katie Crabtree Thomas, OPA Director of Communications and Education

allenw@bgsu.edu

Something Wicked This Way Comes: The End of the Biennium is Near Yes, the end of the licensing biennium is slowly, but inexorably, approaching. As it does so, the MCE Committee is preparing to review the increasing number of single course reviews submitted by OPAMCE registrants. The newer members of the committee have been with us for nearly two years and by now are seasoned veterans, well able to manage the expected flood of single course reviews in the next few months.

Of the 3,025 psychologists currently registered with OPA-MCE, 1,222 have completed and submitted their required 23 MCE hours as of this writing. Our committee sincerely hopes that the remaining 1,803 don’t wait until close to the deadline at the end of August to complete their remaining hours! Hopefully all those reading this have registered with OPA-MCE and have completed and submitted their hours.

Aside from the ongoing review process, the MCE Committee has continued to work with the Education Committee to facilitate the continuing education programs offered by OPA. The committee also continues to examine the various forms of distance learning that are becoming more commonplace. The committee must grapple with these non-traditional media so as to establish appropriate standards for granting MCE credit.

Thanks to all the committee members for their dedicated work this year, especially during the upcoming rush at the end of the biennium.

Please feel free to contact Terry Imar, chair, at (740) 369-3478 or psychsystems@verizon.net if you have any questions about the mandatory continuing education process.

-Terry Imar, MA, Chair, psychsystems@verizon.net OPA-MCE Committee Terry Imar, MA, Chair Cathy Gaw, PsyD Mark Krautheim, PhD John Laux, PhD Henry Leland, PhD Richard Sexton, PhD Amnon Shai, PhD Beth Wherley, Director of Mandatory Continuing Education

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Support Political Advocacy in Ohio

by Donating to OPA PAC

The Ohio Psychological Association Political Action Committee (OPA PAC) follows the concerns of OPA members, specifically targeting issues that impact Ohio’s psychological community. The PAC seeks to influence Ohio’s political actions by contributing to candidates, office holders or other political committees.

Thanks to the generous contributions of OPA PAC Michael Dwyer passes the hat (or recyclable bag) members, we have given for the OPA PAC during Convention. unprecedented support to political candidates who support the issues critical to psychology in Ohio. Support for OPA PAC makes a difference for psychology and our patients. In 2009, the PAC raised $13,826 from 310 contributors. Our goal for 2010 is to raise $17,000.

The PAC luncheon at the OPA Convention this year raised over $2,000. Regional presentations at advocacy and the OPA PAC were conducted at both the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychologists and Cleveland Psychological Association.

On the OPA website at www.ohpsych.org/pac.aspx, you will find our PAC News, which details the list of all the Ohio legislators which we supported in 2009, as well as provides in-depth information about the PAC.

-Thomas P. Swales, PhD, ABPP, Chair,

tswales@metrohealth.org

OPA Political Action Committee Thomas Swales, PhD, ABPP, Chair Kathleen Ashton, PhD Greg Brigham, PhD Karen Desmarais, PhD Michael Dwyer, PhD David Hayes, PhD Susaye Rattigan Alice Randolph, EdD Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

Who the OPA—PAC Contributed To Below are lists of who the OPA PAC contributed to. Their solid support for mental health legislation was the common factor, but otherwise they are a diverse group. They included both Democrats and Republicans; chairpersons and committee members; experienced and first term legislators, representing both rural (e.g. Southern Ohio) and urban areas (e.g.

Cincinnati); the first African-American elected to the Cleveland Heights City Council; and former ski patrol leaders, machinists, attorneys, teachers and caseworkers. These legislators are also champions of non-discrimination acts, the environment and special populations such as children, elderly, autistic, the abused and neglected.

2010 * Citizens with Celeste * Friends of Dale Miller * Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus * Strickland For Governor * Citizens for Tavares 2009 * Campaign to Elect Sue Morano to State Senate * Citizens for Carey * Citizens for Garland * Citizens to Elect Dan Dodd * Citizens to Elect Sandra Harwood * Citizens with Celeste * Committee for Jim Hughes * Committee to Elect Brian G. Williams * Committee to Elect David Goodman * Committee to Elect Ray Miller * Committee to Elect Stephen Slesnick * Committee to Elect Tom Letson * Coughlin for Ohio * Edna Brown Campaign Committee * Families for Lundy * Friends of Barbara Boyd * Friends of Bob Hagen * Friends of Dale Miller * Friends of Debbie Phillips * Friends of Heard * Friends of Jay Goyal * Friends of Kenny Yuko * Friends of Marian Harris Committee * Friends of Mike Moran * Ohio House Democratic Caucus Fund * Ohio Legislative Black Caucus * Seitz for Senate Committee * Strickland For Governor

An Exciting Volunteer Opportunity: Help with Disaster Response

Are you looking for a meaningful way to volunteer your time and services as a psychologist? Have you ever watched a disaster situation unfold in the news and wished for a way you could help?

Consider volunteering for OPA’s Disaster Response Network!

At present, the coordinators are in the process of rethinking and redeveloping the network, and now is a great time for interested volunteers to be part of these changes.

The Disaster Response Network is comprised of volunteers who have received some basic training from the Red Cross and are ready to offer their services and support in the event of a disaster. What do psychologists do during a disaster? According to an APA article, “Although psychologists do not offer therapy at disaster sites, they can help people build upon their own internal strength to begin the process of recovering from the disaster. Psychologists help those in

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disasters build their skills of resilience to move from feeling like hopeless disaster victims to disaster survivors with a realistic outlook about their prospects.”

Changes in the network will be coordinated by a newly forming committee.

They will oversee issues such as updating the network, establishing training standards and managing communication issues. Over the course of the past year, Dr. Jim Broyles, as one of OPA’s disaster response coordinators, has been a part of a couple of key activities to help further our purpose.

During OPA’s Convention, with the considerable help of Dr. Margie Kukor, seasoned and skilled disaster response volunteer, he led a session on the experiences of a mental health worker on site at a disaster. In November,

Dr. Broyles attended a national DRC conference sponsored by APA. During this conference, coordinators received the latest updates from APA, and benefited from exchanging ideas with fellow coordinators across the country.

For further information about being involved in the DRN, contact jimmyr@amerietch.net.

-Jim Broyles, PhD, Disaster Response Network

Coordinator, jimmyr@ameritech.net

Educating Psychologists about LGBT Issues

The past year has been productive, marked by a well-received panel on the history and future of LGBT psychology presented at the 60th Anniversary OPA Convention; completion of a home study module, “Increasing Understanding of the Impact of Multiple Minority Life Experience;” progress on a transgender care project and the addition of new members to the LGBT Subcommittee. The year also saw the Ohio House pass the first state legislation to protect the rights of LGBT citizens. At the same time, a dearth of active members able to participate in meetings on a regular basis and contribute to projects posed a challenge and meant that a small core of members had to invest an unsustainable amount of time and energy.

The OPA Convention panel, “60 Years of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns in Psychology,” was designed to increase the effectiveness of Ohio psychologists in working with LGBT people. Dr. Clinton W. Anderson, director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns Office of APA, led the workshop, addressing APA LGBT history and resources.

Dr. Jim Broyles and Mr. Michael Ranney recapped the history of the OPA Task Force and Subcommittee while Dr. Vanessa Jensen discussed her experiences in testifying before the Ohio Legislature against the DOMA bill. Ms. Susan Wilson, past Ohio Psychological Association of Graduate Students (OPAGS) chair, presented a compelling roadmap for future directions in LGBT research and practice.

Dr. Jennifer O’Donnell’s prodigious efforts on the “Increasing Understanding of the Impact of Multiple Minority Life Experience” home study module has resulted in a three credit MCE course addressing ways in which an individual’s membership in more than one minority group can interact, with important implications for life experience and treatment. Such clients require the clinician to be sensitive to these potential sources of strength as well as conflict. The module specifically addresses the LGBT individual who also belongs to minority racial/ethnic groups or an aging cohort, or who suffers from severe mental illness. The module will be available online pending approval by the Mandatory Continuing Education and Education Committees.

More than 80 psychologists have taken a prior OPA home study module by Dr. O’Donnell on APA’s “Guidelines for Psychotherapy with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients. “Revision of that module will be necessary since APA recently released revised “Guidelines” for comment. Committee members are currently reviewing the revision in order to discuss and submit comments.

Questions about and referral requests for transgender or questioning clients led the committee to begin a transgender project in 2008. Through the listserv and personal recommendations, numerous therapists around the state have been identified who report some experience with this population. A limited number of experienced physicians, clinicians and attorneys have also been identified.

Individuals on the assembled list will be contacted for information about their training and experience before the list is made available to OPA members.

Graduate student Jennifer Lotz has agreed to take on a review of transgender literature for an OPA publication to inform members about clinical issues and treatment options. She plans to enrich the paper by interviewing transgender individuals, parents and therapists. The hope is that this project will inform us all about an increasingly important group of clients with whom most

clinicians have little experience. Psychologists seeking additional information are also encouraged to attend the TransOhio Conference, Aug. 13-15, 2010, in Columbus. The first day of the conference is designed specifically for healthcare professionals. More information is at http://www.transohio.org/wordpress/ Although Ohio often seems to move at a snail’s pace toward the protection of rights for LGBT individuals, there has been movement this year on two fronts.

First, the Ohio BMV has instituted a statewide policy that provides a mechanism (“Declaration of Gender Change”) for transgender individuals to change the gender marker on their driver’s license. Sex reassignment surgery (SRS) is not required. For more information (including psychologists role in the process), please see http://www.transohio.org/change/bmvchange.html The second bit of good news is that HB 176, the Equal Housing and Employment Act, which passed in the Ohio House in September of 2009, would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations in Ohio. Its passage marks the first time a pro-LGBT bill passed either chamber. The bad news is that HB176 has been sitting in committee in the Senate for nine months without action. Groups such as Equality Ohio and TransOhio have instituted grassroots efforts to move the bill forward. LGBT Committee members will support grassroots as well as OPA Advocacy Committee efforts to move this bill.

Given limited resources as well as anticipated changes in leadership of the committees, the year ahead is likely to see some organizational changes in both the Diversity Committee and the LGBT Subcommittee. Discussions under way will examine alternative models that would allow current members to pursue ongoing work on racial, LGBT and other diversity issues while operating with a leaner committee structure.

-Lynne C. Rustad, PhD, Chair, rustadlc@mac.com LGBT Subcommittee Members: Lynne Rustad, PhD, Chair Heather Allen-Wilder, PsyD Jim Broyles, PhD Howard Fradkin, PhD Cathy Gaw, PsyD Kristin Hoff, BS Jennifer Lotz, BA Jennifer O’Donnell, PsyD Ashley Solomon, BA Erica Stovall White, PhD Carisa Taylor, MA Leon Vandecreek, PhD Susan Wilson, BS Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

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OPA’s Education Committee

Offers a Variety of Ways for You to Obtain Your Continuing Education Hours

More than 40 attendees signed up for this year’s Union of Psychology and Spirituality Retreat.

The nextt retreat will be held February 2011 at Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark.

If you ever need credit hours, look to the OPA to help! In addition to planning the annual Convention, the OPA’s Education Committee works on developing a schedule of one-day workshops, and for the first time, held webinars so psychologists could receive continuing education over the Internet.

OPA’s 2009 Convention, “OPA: Positively 60 and Beyond,” attracted more than 400 psychologists, graduate students and office personnel. Attendees could obtain all 23 credit hours needed for the biennium. Convention kicked off on Wednesday with APA Practice Organization Executive Director Dr. Katherine Nordal’s Keynote Address on the “Future of Psychology.”

Dr. Nordal spoke about opportunities for the field and new ways that psychologists can practice and make a living. Dr. Vivian Ota Wang, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Agency Representative to the National Science and Technology Council of the Executive Office of the President, presented on, “What Race and Genomics Are and Aren’t in Meaning and Measurement.” She challenged the recent research that came out of the human genome project and debunked some of the data and how it is used in popular genetic marker tests.

Education Committee James Brush, PhD, Chair, jamesbrush1984@gmail.com David Aronson, PhD Mike Dwyer, PhD Jerome Gabis, PsyD Terry Imar, MA Phyllis Kuehnl-Walters, PhD Kim Metz, PhD Lynne Rustad, PhD Richard Rynearson, PhD David Schwartz, PhD Craig Travis, PhD Jerilyn Wolman, PhD Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Katie Crabtree Thomas, OPA Director of Communications and Education Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

The 2010 Convention, “Psychology: Science, Practice and Advocacy in the Decade Ahead” will be held Nov. 10-12 at the Crowne Plaza North, Columbus. The keynote address will be delivered by Jeff Cook, director, field and state operations, APA Practice Organization, who will discuss the healthcare reform and its implementation from an advocacy perspective. The plenary session will also examine healthcare reform from the perspective of Mary Jo Hudson, director, Ohio Department of Insurance, Peter Ambrose, regional vice president, Anthem, and Cathy Levine, executive director, Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio (UHCAN). Registration will begin in September.

In addition to the Convention, the committee planned several one-day workshops throughout the year. This year, topics included Gottman’s couples therapy, ethics, MMPI-2: RF, Internet addiction, evaluating older adults, forensic assessments with children, legal and ethical aspects of supervision, HIPAA and testifying in courts, among others.

The committee also began offering webinars, online web based learning, for the first time this year. You can take webinars from the comfort of your home or office. The Communications and Technology Committee presented on “The Ethical Practice of Telepsychology” and Dr. James Brush presented on “The First Interview with a Child.” The webinars have been recorded and are available to download, listen and take a continuing education test at www.ohpsych.org/ce.aspx

-Katie Crabtree Thomas,

OPA Director of Communications and Education, kcrabtree@ohpsych.org

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On Ethics

The major function of the OPA Ethics Committee is education.

During the past year, committee members have responded to numerous ethics queries from OPA members. Individual questions are referred to the committee as a whole by the member who takes the call. The collective advice of the committee is then returned to the questioning OPA member, usually in the next day or two. Although in the past the committee has done its best to respond to ethics questions with a practice or legal component, this year the committee decided that this was beyond the scope of their mission so only the ethics portion of questions are dealt with.

The second educational activity of the committee is to offer ethics workshops for psychologists. During the summer, the committee members held a three-hour ethics roundtable, focusing on Ohio law and the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. At the Convention, the Ethics Committee and the Colleague Assistance Subcommittee collaborated on a three-hour ethics roundtable that focused on developing a colleague assistance program for OPA members. This new service is still in the planning stages.

-Elizabeth Swenson, PhD, JD, Chair,

OPA Ethics Committee Elizabeth Swenson, PhD, JD Richard Ashbrook, PhD Marianne Bowden, PhD Terry Imar, MA Kay Levine, PhD Kathleen A. Mack, PsyD Bob Stinson, PsyD, ABPP Marty Traver, PhD OPA Colleague Assistance Committee Michael Schafer, PhD, Chair Greg Brigham, PhD Sherry Knapp-Brown, PhD

swensonj@jcu.edu

Professional Practice Committee

Working Hard to Help Psychologists Develop and Expand their Practice in the 21st Century The 2009-10 year began with a wonderful start as the Professional Practice Committee (PPC) was awarded by the OPA as Committee of the Year for producing the Practice Toolkit. The Toolkit is a good resource for early career folks as well as practitioners interested in changing their area of practice, e.g., those who want to move out of working for an agency and into a private practice. Covered topics in the Toolkit include office location and safety, forensic guidelines for clinicians who do not practice forensic psychology, forms and templates that can be copied and personalized for your practice, getting on insurance panels, self-care and more. The Toolkit is available on the OPA website at www.ohpsych. org/practicetoolkit.aspx Another important project is the Mentoring Program, which has matched many students and early career psychologists with mentors who have specified areas of expertise. The committee is looking at collaborating with the early career listserv to offering early career psychologists opportunities to ask mentors questions on their listserv.

Also in the planning stages is a mentor webpage which would feature mentor’s biographies so that anyone interested in being mentored can choose their own match, eliminating the need for the Committee to become involved in the matching process.

The third goal for the year is a workshop focusing on the integration of psychologists into the medical team. Several of the PPC members work in hospital settings including pre-surgical evaluations, end-of-life care, training of psychiatric residents and children with chronic medical

illness. The committee is planning a workshop for the Convention; watch for more details to come. After completing the workshop, the committee plans to write up the presentation as a supplement to the current Toolkit, which will be followed by other supplements in areas such as diversity and healthcare reform.

-Priscilla Kingston, PhD, Chair, pkingston@juno.com

OPA Professional Practice Committee Priscilla Kingston, PhD, Chair Christine Agaibi, MA Molly Martinez, MA Julie Merrell, PsyD Laura Nabors, PhD Colby Srsic, PhD Craig Travis, PhD Sharla Wells-Digregorio, PhD Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

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Bringing Psychology to the Public: The Committee for Social Responsibility and the Public Education Campaign The Committee on Social Responsibility has worked hard to bring knowledge about psychology to the public this year and raise awareness of issues which affect our clients.

A few of our activity highlights include: v Out of the Darkness Walk, Cleveland: $450 raised toward the founding a local suicide prevention chapter v “Stress Management in Difficult Financial Times” public presentation at Cleveland Libraries v Eating Disorders Awareness Week public presentation at Columbus Academy v ODOT Health Fair: presented materials on Mind-Body connection v Columbus Veterans Administration Mental Health Fair: organized speakers and provided materials on resilience and mind-body health

OPA Committee for Social Responsibility Kathleen Ashton, PhD, Chair Christine Agaibi, MA Lori Ashbaugh Michele Evans, PhD Mary Miller Lewis, PhD Suzanne Ritter, PhD Amy Saling Nathan Tomcik, PhD Craig Travis, PhD Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director Katie Crabtree Thomas, OPA Director of Communications and Education

v Presented on childhood obesity/healthy family living at YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Geauga County v Food Drive for Ohio Food Banks in honor of Mental Health Month During many of these events, the committee has used free materials/presentations provided by the APA’s Public Education Campaign, which highlight psychologists’ role at the forefront of integrated health. You can find more information about these at www.ohpsych.org/pubinterest.aspx In addition, the committee works hard to keep information about public interest issues circulating among OPA members and the public as well. To this end, the committee highlights psychologists who work “In the Greater Good.” Jim Broyles, PhD, was our first recipient of this honor this year. If you would like to be featured, contact ashtonk@ccf.org The committee also has a regular feature, “Did You Know?” in the OPA Notes e-newsletter where we provide updates on issues such as seasonal affective disorder, eating disorders and substance abuse.

We are hoping to expand our reach through social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and a blog as we move into next year. In May and June a statewide food drive for OPA members in honor of Mental Health Month was held.

Our goals for the upcoming year include expanding APA/YMCA programs across the state, working with the Advocacy Committee on a Legislative Day Health Fair and expanding media outreach, including social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and our blog, at opapic.blogspot.com. If you are interested in writing pieces for the blog, contact ashtonk@ccf.org.

If you like public speaking, media work, social media, or public outreach, please contact Kathleen Ashton, PhD, chair, at ashtonk@ ccf.org.

-Kathleen Ashton, PhD, Chair,

ashtonk@ccf.org

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Looking Back to the Future of Professional Psychology: OPA’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

1995-96 Jane Z. Woodrow, PhD 1998-99 Suzanne S. LeSure, PhD 2000-01 Kevin D. Arnold, PhD, ABPP, FAABehP 2001-02 Vanessa K. Jensen, PsyD 2003-04 James J. Brush, PhD 2004-05 Gerald J. Strauss, PhD 2005-06 Carol L. Johnson, PhD 2007-08-Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD 2008-09-Michael D. Dwyer, PhD Many past presidents and staff came back for OPA’s 60th Anniversary Celebration.

Past staff: Edna Davis Burge Ellen Mrukowski Wednesday concluded with dinner and a special CE Panel presentation titled “Looking Back to the Future of Professional Psychology” that generated a lively discussion between the panel and audience members addressing psychology’s role and practice in the future.

OPA President Dr. Craig Travis and Dr. Attendees looked at Ohio’s rich Vytautas Bieliauskas, OPA president from 1971- psychology history at the Ohio Hall of 72, cut the 60th Anniversary Cake.

History.

On Thursday of Convention, OPA’s Got Talent Night was held. David Schwartz, PhD, kicked off the evening with a comedy routine. Following that, the vocal quartet DSM-IV, comprised of David Hayes, PhD, Jim Broyles, PhD, Angela Ray, PhD, and Priscilla Kingston, PhD, sang “Over the Rainbow,” “Amazing Grace,” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” and even wrote a special song called “OPA” to the tune of “Ain’t She Sweet.”

Wright State University student Angela Harris took the stage to read her poem about about Carl Jung. The final act was the band “Experimental Psychologists,” comprised of Ron Ross, PhD, on banjo, Thomas Heitkemper, PhD, on trumpet, David Krauss, PhD, on guitar and Bob Walker, PhD, on guitar and harmonica.

Even though the band had just met in person that day, they receieved a standing ovation and performed an encore.

“Experimental Psychologists,” comprised of Ron Ross, PhD, on banjo, Thomas Heitkemper, PhD, on trumpet, David Krauss, PhD, on guitar and Bob Walker, PhD, on guitar and harmonica, performs during OPA’s Got Talent night.

The 60th Anniversary Committee not only provided three days of celebration and reflection on the contributions of the OPA and Ohio psychologists over the past 60 years during the 2009 Convention, but it has also begun to explore means of archiving and preserving this rich history for the future.

Convention activities planned and executed by the committee included: Hall of Ohio Psychology History that documented Ohio’s important contributions to the field; 60th Anniversary Champagne and Cake Reception; OPA Past Presidential and Staff Parade; “Looking Back to the Future of Professional Psychology” Town Hall meeting; and, OPA’s Got Talent Night.

On Wednesday night of Convention, a special Cake and Champagne Reception was held where attendees toasted OPA’s 60th year. OPA President Dr. Craig Travis and Dr. Vytautas Bieliauskas, OPA president from 1971-72, cut the 60th Anniversary Cake. Following that, First Lady of Ohio Frances Strickland led the OPA Presidential Parade, which included more than 20 past presidents and staff:

1971-72 Vytautus J. Bieliauskas, PhD 1972-73, 94-95 David A. Rodgers, PhD 1973-74 Donald K. Freedheim, PhD 1979-80 Garland Y. DeNelsky, PhD 1980-81 Sandra B. McPherson, PhD 1985-86 David T. Hellkamp, PhD 1987-88 Kenneth P. Drude, PhD 1988-89 John D. Corrigan, PhD 1990-91 Sephanie M. Zimmerman, PhD 1992-93 Sandra L. Shullman, PhD 1993-94, 2006-07 David L. Hayes, PhD

Kurt Jensen, PsyD, developed the 60th Anniversary logo that has been proudly worn on OPA members’ lapels throughout this anniversary year.

In addition to the long-term project focusing on preserving Ohio psychology history in an educational DVD, this committee will end the 60th Anniversary year at the 2010 Convention with a memorable celebration.

-Cathy Gaw, PsyD, Chair,

gawc@ccf.org

OPA 60th Anniversary Committee Cathy Gaw, PsyD, Chair Teri Madura, MA David Rodgers, PhD Lynne Rustad, PhD Dick Rynearson, PhD Daniel Sanders, PhD Rose Mary Shaw, PsyD Denise Brenner, OPA Director of Operations and Member Services Bobbie Celeste, OPA Director of Professional Affairs Katie Crabtree Thomas, OPA Director of Communications and Education Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

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OPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards

Do you know a psychologist who deserves special recognition? OPA is seeking award nominations for the following categories to be presented during a special ceremony during its Annual Convention, November 10-12, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza North, Columbus. The nomination deadline is Aug. 27, 2010.

To make a nomination, complete the online form at http://www.ohpsych.org/awards.aspx. All nominations will remain confidential within the selection committee.

Nominations must be in writing and include the following: v Written examples and explanatory comments providing clear demonstration of achievement of award; v Optional supporting material that includes letters of support from colleagues, acknowledgement of previous awards or recognition or other documentation demonstrating achievement; and, v Daytime contact information for both nominee and nominator that include address and phone numbers.

Award of Excellence: Given to an individual or organization for exceptional accomplishments benefiting the profession of psychology or the psychological and mental health of consumers or citizens. The award may be given to non-psychologists, such as citizens, government officials, etc.

Distinguished Psychologist Award: Recognizes an OPA member for a single outstanding contribution or longer-term series of accomplishments in the profession.

Lifetime Achievement by a Psychologist: Honors Ohio psychologists who advance psychology as a science and/or profession by a lifetime of outstanding contributions (25+) to the field.

OPA Committee/Task Force/Special Interest Group/Affiliate of the Year: Recognizes significant accomplishments of an OPA Committee, Task Force, Special Interest Group or Affiliate for the previous membership year.

OPA Distinguished Service: This award honors members of the Association, or Association staff, who have provided distinguished service to the Ohio Psychological Association over an extended period of time. While ordinarily recipients of this award have provided more than a decade of dedicated service to OPA, at a minimum an aggregate of five years of such service on/to the Board of Directors is required for receipt of this award.

OPA Foundation Michael Sullivan Award: Given to an OPA member in recognition of a single or several long-term accomplishments or contributions to the field of psychology and/ or the psychological health of individuals that address diversity and the unique needs of diverse individuals and populations.

Outstanding Psychology Trainee Award: This award recognizes a graduate student, intern or unlicensed fellow for exceptional accomplishments or contributions to Ohio psychology or Ohio citizens.

Past President’s Plaque: Recognizes the service to the Association of the immediate PastPresident as a token of appreciation, and is presented at the Awards Ceremony by the President.

President’s Award: Is given by the president to recognize a particular board member or OPA member for exceptional commitment or helpfulness during the presidential year. The president alone selects this award recipient.

Distinguished Public Sector Psychologist of the Year: Is given upon nomination by the OPA Public Sector Committee to an OPA psychologist who has made significant single or longterm contributions to the profession related to work in the public sector and/or on behalf of consumers and community mental health.

Small College Roundtable Award for Academic Innovation: This award recognizes and promotes innovation in the classroom and/or curricular or co-curricular programming at small colleges. This recognition may be at the individual, departmental, or college level.

Special Projects Award: Recognizes the work of an OPA member or members for completing a particular task or accomplishment of a significant long-term activity related to OPA. If no clear nominee is presented for a specific category, awards may not be presented for that category.

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Three Organizations Honored as Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award Winners Three Ohio organizations were presented with the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award at the 2009 OPA Convention. The Boeing Company, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Don Joseph Toyota all demonstrated a strong commitment to the criteria that define a psychologically healthy workplace: employee involvement, health and safety, employee growth and development, work-life balance and employee recognition. Members of the OPA Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards (PHWA) Committee visited each company and interviewed management and employees, in addition to reviewing information about organizational practices and the results of an employee questionnaire.

The PHWA program has grown to 52 associations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, and has recognized more than 400 organizations since the program’s inception in 1999. Ohio has been a leader in the PHWA program and we have given 20 awards since 2003. Four of our winners have also won the National PHWA, placing us among the state leaders in gaining the Award.

OPA is accepting applications for the 2010 awards, to be presented at the OPA Convention in Columbus. Information on the PHWA program and the application process can be found at www.ohpsych.org/workplace.aspx. The application date is Sept. 1, 2010.

-Richard Rynearson, PhD, Chair,

rrynearson@neo.rr.com

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company and the Columbus Zoo were such outstanding organizations that they were recommended for the National Psychologically Healthy Workplace award presented by APA at the annual State Leadership Conference held in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, the competition was very strong and neither organization won one of the 10 awards.

Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards Committee Richard Rynearson, PhD, Chair Aaron Becker, PhD John Rudisill, PhD Robin Graff-Reed, PhD Kurt Jensen, PsyD Kathryn Leugers, PsyD, MBA Les Netland, PhD Katie Crabtree Thomas, OPA Director of Communications and Education Michael Ranney, OPA Executive Director

Don Joseph Toyota

The Columbus Zoo

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The Power of Numbers:

Future Psychologists Reflecting on the Past Year in OPAGS OPAGS is an organization of more than 300 psychology graduate students across Ohio. OPAGS began the year by changing its membership criteria definitions. Full members of the OPAGS were distinguished from e-members who were only part of the OPAGS listserv. This delineation was necessary to confirm that only full members received benefits of membership and professional career opportunities through the organization.

Students were informed that e-membership (now called a subscription) is not the same as full membership and requested that students convert to full membership for a nominal fee of $25. Many students were unaware that there was a difference between the memberships and joined the OPAGS as full members shortly thereafter. These students now enjoy all the benefits of full membership. This year, our goal was to add 100 new members. As of March, we had 64 new members added to our organization! There is certainly power in numbers!

OPAGS leadership consists of a chair (Christine Agaibi), chair-elect (Trevor Petersen), advocacy chair (Clare Mitchell), professional development chair (Molly Martinez), communications and membership chair (currently unfilled but was held by Tiffany Porter earlier this year), diversity chair (Deborah Devlin) and continuing education chair (currently unfilled). Additionally, the OPAGS has campus representatives at each of the graduate schools that disseminate information from the OPAGS Board to graduate students in Ohio.

Each OPAGS Board Member sits on their respective parent committee in the OPA and delivers

information important to students gleaned from those meetings to campus representatives. For example, the professional development chair worked closely with the OPA Professional Practice Committee to help organize a “meet and greet” mentor event for mentors and mentees who have been exchanging ideas to meet in person. This was another superb example of the support OPA offers its students in that it helped different stages of career to meet, discuss ideas and learn from each other. Likewise, the OPAGS chair has a vote on the OPA Board of Directors. This can greatly impact the organization for the benefit of the students and gives students an influence within the organization.

The feedback received thus far indicated that timing the workshop in the late spring after the internship rush and before final exams as the reason for low registration. OPAGS is committed to looking into this further to accommodate graduate student member attendance.

OPAGS members also have the opportunity to influence psychology policy on a more significant legislative scale. Chair Christine Agaibi and ChairElect Trevor Petersen attended the State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., to meet with national legislators. At this year’s OPA’s Legislative Day, more than 20 students advocated with one voice for psychology at the Ohio Statehouse. Indeed, there is power in numbers!

-Christine E. Agaibi,

Finally, each year the OPAGS organizes a Spring Workshop to have speakers teach students on a variety of cutting edge topics. This year topics included diversity, religion/spirituality, forensics, the new Ohio Sequence of Training Law (HB503) and Telepsychology. While this year’s workshop was destined to be an exciting one, registration was low and OPAGS was forced to cancel the workshop.

However, we are committed to understanding the reason behind the low student registration this year.

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This year has been an exciting one for the future of psychology in the work of its graduate students, mentorship, and through advocacy efforts. OPAGS members are the future of psychology and if we band together for our organization and for our profession, and learn from those that have walked before us, there is so much good we can accomplish for the field, for ourselves and for a greater world.

MA, Chair, cagaibi1@yahoo.com

OPAGS Executive Committee Chair: Christine Agaibi Chair-Elect: Trevor Petersen Advocacy Chair: Clare Mitchell Professional Development Chair: Molly Martinez Communications and Membership Chair: Tiffany Porter Diversity Chair: Deborah Devlin

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and Looking at the Future of OWP Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever does.” This quote is reminiscent of the steadfast, hardworking women in Ohio Women in Psychology (OWP). OWP has approximately 40 members that work tirelessly to promote and empower the position of women in the field of psychology throughout Ohio.

Quarterly, OWP publishes “Perspectives,” a newsletter that informs the membership of the work that women are doing around the state. The next issue will discuss the presence of Ohio women at the annual state and national events such as the OPA Spirituality Retreat, State Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., as judges for the annual State Science Day, OPA Leadership Forum and OPA Legislative Day. OWP also disseminates an annual scholarship to an Ohio woman graduate student who is researching women and gender issues. This opportunity is one for future women psychologists to fund and research a topic of their interest as it relates to women and present this study’s results to OWP. The deadline for this year’s scholarship is Aug. 29, 2010.

OWP also has presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to women that have, across a lifetime, contributed to the field of psychology locally and nationally. This award is usually presented at OPA’s Convention. OWP also communicates regularly through a listserv where there is a vibrant exchange of ideas and camaraderie.

Future plans include expanding membership and encouraging research related to women in psychology. It is our aspiration as an organization to enhance, empower and encourage women throughout the state and the field of psychology to reach their greatest potential so that they too may empower others.

-Christine E. Agaibi, MA, President, cagaibi1@yahoo.com

Ohio Women in Psychology Leadership President: Christine Agaibi, MA Past-President: Cherie Bagley, PhD Communications and Newsletter: Megan Kimbrell Treasurer: Debra Sowald, PhD Member at Large, Legislation: Bobbie Celeste, PhD Member at Large, Listserv: Lynne Rustad, PhD Member at Large: Phyllis Kuehnl Walters, PhD Member at Large: Scholarship: Jane Woodrow, PhD

Welcome to the following new OPA members!

Approved by the OPA Board of Directors on April 17, 2010: F. Kate Anthony, PsyD (reinstatement) MaryBeth Bailar-Heath, MS Jeffery L. Baker, PhD Stephanie A. Bellard, PhD Andrea M. Bischoff, PsyD (reinstatement) Richard Bohn, MA Kurt A. Brickner, BS Laura J. Buchholz, BA Princess A. Cripe, MA Kristn D. Currans, PsyD Robert F. Dalton, PhD Robert B. Denton, PsyD Amie W. Duncan, PhD Katie M. Edwards, MS Erica E. Eisenman, MA Aisha J. Evans, BA Allison F.C. Fagan, PhD (reinstatement) David L. Granoff, PsyD (reinstatement) Jessica R. Heschel, PsyM Shelby L. Holcomb James M. Huebner, MSEd Bernadette R. Johns, EdD Nicole L. Johnson, BS Stephanie S. Judson, BA

David M. Kasson, MS Katherine M. Klipfel, BA Sarah E. Koerner, BS Katherine M. Kratz, PsyD (reinstatement) Jennifer E. Lewis, PhD Steven M. Lucero, BA Sarah C. Michalos, MA, PC Rachel C. O’Connor, BA Kimberly M. Oney, PhD Michael W. Petrasek, EdD (reinstatement) Erin M. Rafter, PhD Amanda D. Ross, MA Stacy M. Saunders, PsyD Julie A. Sell-Smith, MSW Prabha Selvaraj, PhD Mark D. Shermis, PhD Tira Stebbins, MA Jaime L. Stovering, MA Karen B. Tabern, PsyD James M. Tarlano, PhD (reinstatement) Meagan E. Urban Kolin A. Van Winkle, EdD Alisa J. Wapinsky, BA Elizabeth A. Waterfield, MEd Philip A. Wenk, MBA

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Approved by the OPA Board of Directors on June 5, 2010: Erin M. Armoutliev, MA Jacqueline S. Armstrong, PsyD Alissa M. Banyasz, BA Irina Bransteter J. David Bull, MA Ann K. Burlew, PhD (reinstatement) Jennifer E. Daniel, BA Kate E. Eshleman, PsyD Norma S. Friedman, PhD (New Emeritus member) Tricia M. Giessler, PsyD Debra L. Hendershot Wendy M. Kellon Kristin K. Kuntz, PhD Aviva Y. Marlin, MA Steffanie K. Norris Frederick L. Peterson, PsyD (reinstatement) Aracelis Rivera, PsyD (reinstatement) Valessa St. Pierre Wesley H. Sylvia, PhD (reinstatement) Aimee E. Tedder, MS Arthur C. Tell, Jr., PsyD (reinstatement)

Regional Associations

AAPP Hosts Another Year of Exceptional Programming The Akron Area Professional Psychologists had another positive year of exceptional programming. In September, members were treated to a presentation by Kevan McCutcheon, PhD, titled, “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)” that focused on the ACT models of treatment and psychopathology using the “Hexaflex” diagram.

Simple exercises were used to illustrate the Hexaflex model and the problems that arise in treatment. Lastly members learned how to use ACT interventions, guided by explicit rationale, using a wide range of intervention types and styles. It was an informative presentation and our members learned a great deal.

Maureen Sloan, APRN, BC, presented a program on “Mindfulness-Based Stress

Reduction” in December. Members learned how it can be integrated into psychotherapy.

Ms. Sloan also engaged the attendees with a number of exercises that helped us experience greater mind-body awareness and how it can help give people a greater sense of peace.

In March, James Helmuth, PhD, gave a presentation based on his recent book, “Crossing the Bridge – From Mennonite Boy to Gay Man.” Dr. Helmuth spoke from the heart and gave a moving talk about his journey of coming out as a gay man to himself, his family and the community at large.

Douglas Moore, PhD, spoke on “Subtle Energy Work, the Next Evolution in Psychotherapy in May. Attendees learned the basic concepts

of energy medicine and energy psychology, reviewed the research for such energy methods, came to understand some of the applications of energy work and learned about ethical issues in applying innovative methods.

-Colin Christensen, PhD AAPP Representative to OPA, christensen@sbcglobal.net AAPP’s Officers: President: Jane Eckert, PhD Vice President/OPA Representative: Colin Christensen, PhD Secretary/ Treasurer: Joel Mowrey, PhD

Cleveland Connections: – Cleveland Psychological Association’s Year in Review The Cleveland Psychological Association (CPA) accomplished much in the 2009-10 year.

Student involvement was a huge accomplishment for the year. CPA sponsored a poster session that received 12 entries at its December meeting. CPA also invited students to submit to a column in its newsletter, “The Announcer,” created a role of student representative on the CPA Board and sponsored a student to attend OPA’s Legislative Day. The Association also provided 23 hours of continuing education in the biennium, including six hours in ethics, to help

psychologists obtain all their hours. One workshop was co-sponsored with the Northern Ohio Clinical Social Work Society.

A new laptop was purchased for the office manager and for use at continuing education presentations.

-Cathy Gaw, PsyD, CPA Representative to OPA,

Members this year also participated in a local food drive, health fairs and the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. The Board contributed to OPA’s Project FAIR, Political Action Committee and the State Science Fair.

CPA Board of Trustees President: Kathleen Ashton, PhD President-Elect: Nicole Wagner, PhD Past President: Amnon Shai, PhD Acting Secretary: Michelle Drerup, PhD Treasurer: Rita Politzer, PhD Trustee-at-Large: T.J. McCallum, PhD

Dr. Sandra McPherson was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association.

gawc@ccf.org

Dayton Area Psychologist on the Move: Play, Science, Mindfulness and More The Dayton Area Pj32sychological Association (DAPA) kicked off the 2010 year with a playful hands-on experience as Dr. Diane Frey presented several play therapy techniques that are applicable across the age span. Workshop participants learned about what play therapy is, for whom it is most appropriate, when it is most effectively used and why it is used. Earlier in the fall, Dayton area psychologists turned inward as they explored “Mindfulness for Professionals,” presented by Drs. Richard Sears and Brian Denton at the Grant Park Nature Nook. Participants enjoyed the natural setting as they learned and practiced meditation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing awareness. Dr. Gloria Ross broadened perspective on Asperger’s Syndrome as she presented “Asperger’s Syndrome through the Life Cycle.” Participants learned about diagnostic techniques and effective treatment protocols for youths and adults.

The DAPA leadership group went on the road this spring as they delved into the world of science and technology. Drs. Rose Mary Shaw, Brian Wood and Mary Ramey enjoyed the opportunity to judge science projects in behavioral health at the Ohio West District

Science Fair and the State Science Day sponsored by the Ohio Academy of Science. In addition to judging for overall scores, they evaluated and granted special awards including the APA Award and the DAPA Award, which includes both a certificate and a check for $100 as a way to encourage high school students to continue in their interests in psychological science. The 2010 DAPA Award was granted to Sarah McKinley, while the APA Award was granted to Jeremiah Shaw. Both students currently attend Archbishop Alter High School.

Dr. Kenneth Drude stepped up the challenge as he ventured afar and entered the world of telecommunications. He presented on telepsychology guidelines at the American Psychological Association State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., and at the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board April meetings in Seattle, Washington. His leadership in this new area of practice was well received.

We welcome all psychologists and psychology graduate students in the Dayton area to join us for another year of playful, mindful opportunities to grow and learn.

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-Rose Mary Shaw, PsyD, DAPA Representative to OPA, rosemary.shaw@wright.edu DAPA Board of Trustees President Rose Mary Shaw, PsyD Past President: Mary Ramey, PsyD President-Elect: Marcy Gunn, PsyD Secretary/Treasurer: Niki Blust, PsyD Newsletter Editor and Member-at-Large: Kenneth Drude, PsyD Program Chair and Member-at-Large: Steve Hall, PsyD Members-at-Large: Dennis O’Grady, PsyD, Greg VanArsdal, PsyD, Brian Wood, PsyD

Catching Up With the Central Ohio Psychological Association COPA has had another exciting and productive year, especially in the areas of continuing education, networking and outreach. Since September 2009, COPA has offered numerous CE Programs and networking events. In September, COPA partnered with Members enjoy the COPA/ the Foundation for Foundation for Psychology Psychology in Ohio to in Ohio Wine Tasting. host a wine tasting at the Camelot Cellars Winery in the Short North area of Columbus. It was a great way to meet new colleagues and reconnect with old friends. COPA and OPA are planning another wine tasting in the fall 2010. In April 2010, Gloria Maccow, PhD, conducted a daylong workshop on the MMPI-2RF and MCMI-III. Feedback from participants was positive. In May, COPA sponsored its first member appreciation dinner and program. Our guest presenter was Sandra Shullman, PhD, who spoke about “The Future of Professional Psychology Practice: Yours, Mine and Ours.” It was a fun and thought provoking evening.

The organization is excited about several upcoming programs, including “The Last Word on Ethics”

(before the biennium ends) on Aug. 27, 2010, presented by Ron Ross, PhD; “LD Assessments” on Sept. 24, by Mary Gierhart and “Mental Health Parity: State and Federal” by Bobbie Celeste, PhD (date to be determined).

An integral aspect of COPA’s identity is its commitment to professional and community outreach. COPA sponsored two graduate students in central Ohio to attend OPA’s Legislative Day. In addition to obtaining invaluable advocacy experience, each student also received a free membership to COPA. So that more graduate students are able to attend CE programs sponsored by COPA, students who assist with program registration will be entitled to have the registration fee waived. COPA participated in the judging of the State Science Day and is planning to sponsor an award for an outstanding behavioral health project in 2011. COPA will participate in two fundraisers: NAMI Walks (June 5, 2010) and the Out of Darkness Walk (October 10, 2010). COPA is also proud to make annual financial contributions in support of Science Day and Project Fair.

As of April 17, 2010, COPA’s membership was 96. In contrast to other regional associations in Ohio, our membership has remained relatively stable. It is with deep gratitude that we thank central Ohio for your support of COPA.

If you are interested in becoming more involved, please be our guest for lunch at our monthly Board meetings. COPA meets on the third Monday of each month from noon-1:30 p.m. at Panera at Olentangy and Bethel Roads. This is a great way to learn more about COPA and become an integral part of addressing the needs of psychologists in central Ohio. We are actively seeking individuals to chair the following committees: membership, CE, diversity and publications/website. In addition, our fall elections are coming up!

If you are interested or would like to nominate someone for president or secretary, please contact President Bob Stinson at Bob.Stinson@mh.ohio.gov

-Peg Richards Mosher, PhD, COPA Representative to OPA mmrpsych@aol.com COPA Board of Trustees: President: Bob Stinson, PsyD, ABPP Past-President: Pam Deuser, PhD Secretary: Lisa Gordish, PsyD OPA Representative: Peg Richards Mosher, PhD

TAAPP Continues to Build Relationships in the Community Led by the capable leadership of President Dr. Carol Smith, Toledo Area Academy of Professional Psychologists (TAAPP), began its current year with a bagel and juice get-together at Wildwood Park. The TAAPP workshop agenda for the year included four diverse and interesting workshops. In November, Dr. Ron Ross, executive director of the State Board of Psychology, presented current ethical concerns for psychologists through the form of ethical vignettes. Dr. Ross emphasized the importance of using one’s malpractice carrier as a resource for dealing with ethical dilemmas. He also encouraged psychologists to call the Board of Psychology with questions. Most psychologists recognized that as an underused resource. In January, local psychologists Dr. Dennis Kogut, Dr. Joel Kestenbaum and Dr. Larry Hamme and two local accountants presented on the topic , “How Can I Use My License to Grow My Practice?” The different topics explored included practice models, marketing, participating in local, state and national psychological associations, billing and business issues. This presentation was so well received that plans were included to offer this kind of presentation in the next year. Ms. Deb Stoll

was also present for part of the discussion to provide information on the Victims of Crime Compensation Program. In March, Dr. Lurley Archambeau, a local psychologist, presented on Alpha Pathways, a treatment model for alcohol and drug addictions.

He discussed 14 essential needs and fundamental human desires. He also emphasized the importance of negative emotions that motivate recovery and enough capacity for love to sustain recovery. In May, Dr. Chris Mruk, professor at Bowling Green State University Firelands Campus, presented on positive psychology. Dr. Mruk has been a popular speaker for TAAPP with his research and writing in self-esteem.

TAAPP also has been active in building relationships with local university graduate programs in psychology. OPA generously donated a Practice Toolkit for auction to a graduate student to encourage student attendance at local presentations. One outcome of this relationship has been the provision of counseling services at a significantly reduced cost for graduate clinical psychology students. TAAPP also participated in the annual St. Luke’s Hospital Health Fair where many elderly people obtained material on various medical-

psychological conditions.

The TAAPP board has been meeting regularly and outlining the workshops for the 2010-2011 year.

-Marc B. Dielman, PhD, Past President, TAAPP, dielpsych@aol.com TAPP Board Members: President: Carol Smith, PhD President Elect: Suzi Michaels, PhD Past President/MCE Chair: Marc Dielman, PhD Secretary: Audrey Ellenwood, PhD Treasurer: Joelle Floriana, PhD Member at Large: Joel Kestenbaum, PhD Member at Large: Marcia Guinan, MA Member at Large: Mary Morgillo, PhD OPA Representative: Dennis Kogut, PhD TAAPP Web Liaison: Chris Mruk, PhD

CAPP Provides Many Services for Southeast Ohio Psychologists The Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychologists (CAPP) continues to provide a variety of member services, including continuing education, a newsletter, website, ethics consultations and more.

Since September, CAPP has hosted several dinner meetings for continuing education credit. Topics included mindfulness, a panel discussion about marketing from an experienced and new practitioner, the positive perspectives of ADHD and advocacy.

CAPP’s spring workshop this year was “Fun with Ethics” with Kathleen A. Mack, PsyD, and Debjani Sinha, PhD. CAPP’s fall workshop will be an update on psychopharmacology in conjunction with the psychiatry department at the Lindner Center of Hope.

CAPP continues to produce a newsletter and maintain its website to keep members informed of local and state news. Each newsletter includes a summary of the OPA Board of Directors meeting discussions.

In the last newsletter, the various contributions requested by OPA and sources of money were discussed to help members distinguish between the various requests. In addition, more detail was given about the State Science Fair that The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio supports, along with the value of

regional associations supporting it.

CAPP also will honor William Wester, PhD, of Cincinnati with the annual Kathleen Myzak Award for his contributions to the development of practice and the profession in psychology.

CAPP is exploring ways to include more people at its dinner meetings and gain more newly licensed psychologists. CAPP plans to review the list of its workshop attendees and contact non-members. CAPP also collaborated with the other regional associations to have a booth at the October OPA Convention to provide more information. CAPP gave away their CAPP caps.

This summer, CAPP will have a booth at the Cincinnati Gay Pride Festival and offer handouts on various mental health topics produced by the American Psychological Association.

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CAPP Board of Directors: President: Steven D. Nichols, PhD President-Elect & Webmaster: Richard Sears, PsyD, MBA, ABPP Past President & Marketing: Tracy McDonough, PhD Secretary: Kathleen Mack, PsyD Co-Treasurer: James Dahmann, PhD Co-Treasurer & Ethics: Debjani Sinha, PhD Hospitality/Diversity: Ed Lahniers, PhD Insurance/Managed Care: Douglas Reed, PhD Membership: Steve Sparks, PhD Mentoring: Hillary Wishnick, PhD OPA Representative/Legislative: Kathleen Mack, PsyD Program: Sara M. Mills, PsyD Workshop: Sharon Phillips, PsyD

Members in the News OPA members were featured in various media outlets during the 2009-10 membership year. If you’ve been featured in the media, you are welcome to submit your information Members in the News, published in each OP Review. The next deadline is Sept. 15, 2010. E-mail kcrabtree@ohpsych.org to submit your news item.

Dr. James Helmuth was featured in a “Canton Repository” article that chronicled his life of being a Mennonite boy to a gay man. Dr. Helmuth recently published the book “Crossing the Bridge: From Mennonite Boy to Gay Man.”

Dr. Michael Dwyer was quoted in an article in the “Palm Beach Post” about a boy who savagely beat his girlfriend. “There’s been an increase in cruelty,” said Dr. Dwyer. “It’s not the usual boy beating up another boy. There’s an unusual sort of hostility, and we’re seeing more of that.” Dr. Dwyer attributed the increase to causes including stress at home and the bad economy, and notes that teenagers’ brains are often still underdeveloped. He said gruesome images from television shows and video games are also to blame, desensitizing many kids to brutality. “Those shows don’t pull any punches anymore,” said Dr. Dwyer. “These violent shows are training kids how to commit crimes.”

Dr. Terry Kukor spoke with 10TV News (Columbus) about workplace violence, and spoke with ABC channel 6 news (Columbus) about violence and mental illness.

Dr. Howard Fradkin was recently interviewed by Channel 6 News in Columbus about Internet addiction, following his daylong workshop for OPA on the topic.

Dr. Larry Pendley was quoted in a “Dayton Daily News” article about a wife and mother who left her family and was later found in Florida to “start a new life.” “Most of the time it’s a communication or intimacy issue,” he said. “Sometimes problems cause a spouse to feel trapped.” Dr. Pendley said about runaway spouses: “They fall in love online, and fly off to who-knowswhere to meet up with somebody without ever meeting face-to-face,” he explained. “Communication is easier online. I don’t know the statistics but I know a majority of these relationships fail once they get back into the old communication problems.”

Psych Talk Have you given a presentation? Won an award? OPA members can submit their accomplishments to Psych Talk, which is published in the OP Review. The next deadline is Sept. 15, 2010.

OPA Director of Operations and Member Services Denise Brenner graduated from The Ohio State University Fisher School of Business with her master’s of business administration. She was also recognized with the Pace Setter Award, which is given to the college’s top students, who are selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstrated leadership ability. The awards are nominated and voted on by faculty, staff and peers. She also received the Fisher College of Business Outstanding Working Professional MBA Student Award (nominated by classmates and chosen by faculty/ staff) and the Fisher College of Business Weidler Scholar (for cumulative GPA in the top 15 percent of the class).

Dr. Rahe Corlis presented to 50 members of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy a one-hour presentation called the “Epistomology of Science and its affect on psychotherapy” on April 13.

designed and officiated the service and Dr. Krauss played the harmonica.

Dr. David Schwartz spoke at the Ohio Safety Congress and Expo in March on “The Psychological Impact of Industrial Injuries: Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.” He also spoke at a colloquium at Ohio University in April on “Why does pain become chronic? Historical and theoretical perspectives.”

Dr. Elizabeth Swenson received the John Carroll University Distinguished Faculty Award, which is presented each year to a faculty member selected by a committee of faculty, students, administrators and alumni for excellence in classroom teaching, scholarship, advisement and leadership of students, together with participation in civic and community affairs.

Dr. Craig Travis gave a presentation on “Positive Psychology: The Good Life…

by Design” to 120+ mental health clinicians as part of the OhioHealth spring conference.

Dr. Erica White was appointed to the APA Continuing Education Committee.

Dr. Kenneth Drude presented on telepsychology guidelines at the American Psychological Association State Leadership Conference on March 8 in Washington, D.C. at the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board April meetings in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Paula Hartman-Stein received the Outstanding Gerontology Practitioner in the State of Ohio for 2010 Award, given by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education.

Dr. Terry Kukor presented on forensic psychology for high school students in February at the Center of Science and Technology (COSI)’s “Expert” series.

Dr. Chris Mruk was invited by the Encyclopedia of Psychology to update the entires of positive psychology and self-esteem. The references are below.

Mruk, C. (2010). Positive Psychology. In W. E. Craighead & & C. B. Nemeroff (Eds.), Corsini encyclopedia of psychology (4th ed.): Vol III (pp. 12661667). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Mruk, C. (2010). Self-esteem. In W. E. Craighead & & C. B. Nemeroff (Eds.), Corsini encyclopedia of psychology (4th ed.): Vol IV (pp. 1536-1540). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

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