Illinois Psychological Association

The Illinois Psychological Association is hosting its annual convention, November 7 & 8, 2024, at the Doubletree Hotel North Shore, in Skokie Illinois. We anticipate that approximately 300 psychologists and psychology graduate students will attend this year’s convention. Additionally, we host an Annual Awards Luncheon which will be held on Friday, November 8th. During this event, awards will be given to prominent figures in government, the media, business, and psychological practice.

Use the attached form to become a sponsor at the convention this year.

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Program Description
“Instead of asking what are people‘s roots, we ought to think about what are their routes, the different points by which they have come to be now; they are, in a sense, the sum of those
differences.” (Hall, Stuart, 1999)

In this workshop, we will delve into the intricate pathways that shape who we are in the present moment. Drawing from Stuart Hall's (1999) insightful perspective, we will explore not
just our roots, but the diverse routes that have led us here, acknowledging that our identities are the sum of these multifaceted journeys. Participants are invited to engage in an interactive workshop aimed at defining and understanding intergenerational trauma and resilience. Through
didactic presentation, self-reflection, and exploration, we will unravel the layers of our migration stories, recognizing how they intersect with therapeutic dynamics and are clinically applied.
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Last October, our long-time Executive Director, Marsha Karey, announced she would be leaving her position. We were saddened at the thought of her stepping down, but thrilled that she’d be pursuing new ventures. We’ll miss her but we’re also very lucky that she’ll be staying on part time to help us in the transition.

After a thorough search, IPA hired Dr. Litesa Wallace (Ed.D.) to replace her. As you’ll read in her bio below, Dr. Wallace brings significant experience in psychology and legislation having run for Lieutenant Governor of IL and served as an IL State Representative. Your entire IPA Council is excited for what Dr. Wallace’s experience means for Psychologists as well as all the mental health needs of the residents of IL. We’re fortunate to have found a woman of so many talents and with such an incisive point of view for IPA’s presence in Springfield. Please read her entire bio below and help us welcome Dr. Wallace.

Colin Ennis, PsyD
President, Illinois Psychological Association

Dr. Wallace Biography
Dr. Litesa Wallace is an esteemed educator, researcher, and former Illinois State Representative known for her deep commitment to public service and educational empowerment. Throughout her tenure from 2014 to 2019, she was recognized as one of the most knowledgeable legislators in Springfield, adept at securing broad bipartisan support for significant legislative achievements. Notable among these were expansions in mental healthcare access, the Foster Children Bill of Rights, banning the so-called Gay Panic Defense, working to address College Student Hunger, and the passage of the Learning With Dignity Act. As a respected member of the legislature, she has also served as vice chair of the House Human Services Committee and established and chaired the Illinois House Economic Justice and Equity Committee.

Dr. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Arts in Individual Studies, a Master of Science in Applied Family and Child Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, and an Educational Doctorate in Educational Psychology. Her academic accomplishments have enriched her roles as a university instructor in sociology, educational psychology, and career planning. Her interdisciplinary academic and professional achievements have significantly influenced both policy-making and higher education.

Beyond the legislature, Dr. Wallace has made substantial contributions as a consultant and lobbyist, particularly in energy and healthcare accessibility policy, helping to alleviate energy poverty in Pembroke, Illinois (after a 40 year stalemate) and working to bring access to quality healthcare to those experiencing poverty throughout the state.

Currently residing in Rockford with her son, Dr. Wallace continues to be a pivotal figure in advocating for educational and economic justice while fostering community empowerment and lifelong learning.

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Get ready for IPA Election Season. Please read carefully below!

Instructions for IPA nominations:
• Each voting member of IPA may nominate up to three IPA members for IPA President-Elect.
• Each voting member of IPA may list up to two names for nomination of a regional
representative based on their identified regional location (i.e., Metropolitan, North, South, etc.).
• Section members may list up to two names for nomination of section positions. Only section members can nominate someone for their section.
• If you choose to campaign for a position, we encourage you to contact colleagues personally.
Campaigning is not allowed on the IPA listserv.
Note: You must be a member of the section or regional position for which you are voting. If your membership is out of date, you will not be eligible to vote. Please ensure your IPA and section membership are up to date if you wish to be able to nominate or vote in this election. Marsha Karey, IPA Executive Director, can update your information. The Elections Committee cannot
update your membership information for you.
• NEW TO 2024: Nominations ballots will remain open/editable for ALL voting members until the nominations cycle closes. Please retain the link sent by association voting to update your nominations ballots. Elections ballots will remain uneditable upon being cast.

For more information about each section, go to: https://illinoispsychology.org/sections

For questions regarding the nomination or election process, please contact the IPA Elections Committee Chair, Dr. Sara Rusk, at [email protected].

Happy Black History Month! ✊🏾
A Handbook on Counseling African American Women authors continue to do amazing work. Today we highlight Dr. Danielle Simmons, chapter author of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities. Join Dr. Simmons as she presents to the Illinois Psychological Association.

Affirming Therapy with Q***r and Trans Clients
Friday, March 31, 2023
10am to Noon Central Time
Register at: https://illinoispsychology.org/upcoming-workshops-conventions/

Visionary: my bus driver Ernie

I love seeing climate change advocacy and resilience everywhere!

My bus driver Ernie and I started talking about green initiatives. He was so pleased to tell met about PACE suburban transit just purchasing 20 Electric buses. PACE is on their way to fully replacing every bus with cleaner energy options. He is encouraged that, "I'm seeing new riders on routes that usually don't have many passengers." He envisions a future where most of us use public transportation and our cars are more just fun toys. For now he is happy to see people commuting 2-3 times a week. "Every little bit helps."

So take Ernie's advice. Hop on the bus once a week. We are all in this together.

Connie Natvig
IPA Social responsibility committee, co-chair

Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy has been demonstrated to be effective in treating individuals who have been diagnosed with serious mental health conditions (Grant, Bredemeier, & Beck, 2017). The same principles can be applied to treating clients with depression. In a recovery orientation, therapists focus on helping clients live the life they want, in alignment with their values and

aspirations. The goal of treatment is to strengthen their sense of connection, hope, purpose, empowerment, safety, well-being, competence, and control. There is relatively less focus on decreasing depressive symptoms and relatively more on eliciting positive emotion in session and between sessions, along with a stronger focus on strengthening positive cognitions.

Direct correspondence to:
Illinois Psychological Association 67 East Madison Street Suite 1904 Chicago, Illinois 60603 [email protected]

In an effort to respond to IPAGS requests for a mentoring program, the Past President’s Advisory Group, together with IPAGS, is developing a Quarterly Mentoring Panel Program. IPA Leadership and other interested colleagues will hold 90 - 120 minute Panel discussions quarterly, each focusing on a topic of interest to IPAGS and ECPS.

The first panel is scheduled for February 19th from 1-3pm. The topic for this panel will be "Psychologists in various settings: RxP, Private Practice, Large group practice, Hospital, Academia, Neuropsychology, and Forensic".

IPA is always dedicated and works hard to protect the practice of Psychology in Illinois. Our presenters provided an update on some of the accomplishments by the Legislative Committee.

Our annual convention is well on its way. Join us!!!

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Register for the IPA convention 2021!!!

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The IPA met for its quarterly council meeting.
We are working hard towards progressing and being active in matters related to the clients we serve as psychologists.

Registration is now open for the IPA Virtual Convention!

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The Illinois Psychological Association joined a coalition of 20 organizations that succeeded in making Illinois the third U.S. state to require insurance companies to cover mental health care.

https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/news/illinois-psychological-association-mental-health