APA Division 56 - Trauma Psychology

Happy month! We hope you take a minute to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community mental health facts from Mental Health America and the importance of providing gender affirming care American Psychological Association 🌈

APA:https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/transgender.pdf
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA: https://www.mhanational.org/lgbtq/trans/providing-gender-affirming-care
Society for advancement of psychotherapy: https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/practice-recommendations-for-psychotherapy-with-gender-diverse-clients/

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness! Let’s increase help-seeking in this often stigmatized population!

Join us for a live webinar on June 14, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, presented by Duane Boysen, PhD. This webinar will briefly introduce Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy and its application to low-resourced settings characterized by ongoing adversity such as violence and poverty. Discussion will also address the training and utilization of both professionals and laypersons in PE within cultural contexts.

Dr. Boysen’s research interest explores the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD in low-resourced settings characterized by ongoing adversity.

Registration is now open! Choose from the following categories: 🔹 Free Registration - No CE ​ 🔹 Division 56 Members - $15 ​ 🔹 Non-Members - $25 ​ 🔹 Students - $5 ​
This webinar is eligible for 1 CE credit.

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June is and here are some facts about PTSD. One way to show your support is to signup for the virtual walk for PTSD!

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/virtual_walk.asp

Student Member Spotlight: Amanda Acevedo, M.A. Ed.S.! Amanda is the graduate student representative for division 56. Learn more about her and her great work in her bio!

Second of our seven researched ways of managing stress and adversity: time in Nature! https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature

Congratulations to our newly elected officers!!! Thank you for your time and dedication ❤️🎉👏

Calling all graduate students!! Join us June 6 on Zoom for a panel discussion with some leaders in division 56 around their experiences in the field! American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) American Psychological Association

We hope everyone has a Memorial Day filled with whatever is needed for you on this day that may require healing, grieving, honoring, or remembering the military service of friends, family members, or yourselves 🇺🇸❤️

First Member spotlight: Xenia Barnes! Xenia is a co-chair with the division 56 social media committee! We appreciate our members and will keep spotlighting you all moving forward ❤️ http://xeniabarnes.com/

We are accepting submissions for Trauma Psychology News! Due June 1st and includes various features!

apatraumadivision.org/trauma-psychology-news

First up for our seven ways of managing stress and adversity: Quality Relationships! Here are some tips on how to keep relationships healthy and growing whether it’s romantic or friendships. Humans come into the world expecting to be loved and need this love from others throughout our lives ❤️

Seven well researched ways to improve health by managing stress and adversity from the work of Nadine Burke Harris and many others. We’ll be highlighting each of them further into the month. 💚 health

We have been highlighting some favorite quotes this month for We’d love to hear some of your favorite ones in the comments to add to the list 💚

Join us for a live webinar on May 17, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, presented by Our Division 56 President Carlos Cuevas, PhD.

This webinar tackles the alarming prevalence of bias-motivated violence against the Latinx community. We’ll explore how hate crimes and cultural adaptation stress uniquely impact mental health compared to other forms of violence. Finally, we’ll examine how these factors combine to worsen mental health outcomes within the Latinx population.

Registration is now open! Choose from the following categories: 🔹 Free Registration - No CE ​ 🔹 Division 56 Members - $15 ​ 🔹 Non-Members - $25 ​ 🔹 Students - $5 ​
This webinar is eligible for 1 CE credit.
Register here https://apadiv56.talentlms.com/index

May is mental health awareness month with this starting in 1949 and initiating many important mental health changes. We will be joining many groups in posting content to continue to support our individuals and communities

Nominations for the 2024 Division 56 awards are now open and the due date is coming up quickly. Recognize the outstanding work of our division members and nominate yourself or a colleague for a 2024 Division 56 Award!

Applying is easy - just submit a nomination letter (only one, please) and a CV by April 21, 2024.

Nominations should be submitted through the following link:

2024 Call for Award Nomination Please click the link to complete this form.

Register today for a Division 56 live Webinar on March 8th, 2024, from 12-1 PM EST, titled "Psychological Treatment of Trauma in Black American Adults" presented by Nnamdi Pole, PhD.

In this webinar, Dr. Pole, a renowned Chaired Professor and licensed psychologist, will delve into the historical trauma that created the backdrop for our contemporary racial reckoning as it pertains to the psychology of African American adults. It will review evidence of disparities in lifetime trauma exposure and lifetime prevalence of PTSD facing African Americans. It will explore recommendations for modifying psychotherapy practice to better meet the need of Black trauma survivors.

Registration is now open! Here are the categories and fees:
Free – CE N/A
Division 56 Members - $15
Non Members - $25
Students - $5

This webinar is eligible for 1 CE credit. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and contribute to the conversation on mental health in the African American community.

To register, simply click on the link below and follow the instructions: [https://apadiv56.talentlms.com/index]

Please note that if this is your first time registering for a Division 56 webinar, you will need to create an account on the site to complete your registration.

Join us for a Live Webinar on March 8th, 2024, from 12-1 PM EST, titled "Psychological Treatment of Trauma in Black American Adults" presented by Nnamdi Pole, PhD.

In this webinar, Dr. Pole, a renowned Chaired Professor and licensed psychologist, will delve into the historical trauma that created the backdrop for our contemporary racial reckoning as it pertains to the psychology of African American adults. It will review evidence of disparities in lifetime trauma exposure and lifetime prevalence of PTSD facing African Americans. It will explore recommendations for modifying psychotherapy practice to better meet the need of Black trauma survivors.

Registration is now open! Here are the categories and fees:
🔹 Free - No CE 🔹 Division 56 Members - $15
🔹 Non Members - $25 🔹 Students - $5

This webinar is eligible for 1 CE credit. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and contribute to the conversation on mental health in the African American community.

To register, simply click on the link below and follow the instructions: [https://apadiv56.talentlms.com/index]

Please note that if this is your first time registering for a Division 56 webinar, you will need to create an account on the site to complete your registration.

Happy Saturday! We are looking for Div. 56 members who would like to review some of our APF grants.

Here are the three grants we need reviewers for:
CHANGE Grant
The Division 56 Cultivating Healing, Advocacy, Nonviolence, Growth, and Equity (CHANGE) Grant will provide three grants of up to $1,500. The CHANGE Grant supports graduate student or early-career psychologist-led collaborative projects aimed at identifying and dismantling all forms of systemic racism, discrimination, and violence.
https://apf.apa.org/funding/division-56-change-grant/

Trauma Psychology Grant
This grant is for early career psychologists, funding up to $3,000. The APF Trauma Psychology Grant offers funding to support innovative work to alleviate trauma.
https://apf.apa.org/funding/trauma-psychology/

Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford Grant.
This grant will provide up to $3,000 to support graduate students and early career researchers conducting innovative work focusing on the understanding, prevention and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or r**e.
https://apf.apa.org/funding/blasey-ford/

Please email Dr. Jessica Punzo at [email protected] if you are willing and interested.

Division 56 CHANGE Grant - American Psychological Foundation The Division 56 Cultivating Healing, Advocacy, Nonviolence, Growth, and Equity (CHANGE) Grant supports graduate student or early-career psychologist-led collaborative projects aimed at identifying and dismantling all forms of systemic racism, discrimination, and violence.

Happy New Year Division 56 Members!

We hope you will choose to submit a proposal to our Division this year. We are always so impressed by the caliber and strength of submissions each year and cannot wait to develop another stellar program for you all in Seattle!

Please contact our Program Chair, Chuck Benincasa ([email protected]), with any questions regarding submissions.

Deadline in is one week! 1/10/24!

We can't wait to see you at APA 2024! Don't forget to submit proposals for posters, sessions, continuing education workshops, and "Psych Science in 3" presentations before the January 10 deadline.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/544921

Come serve on the TPN Editorial Team!

Applications are welcome from all, at any career stage and are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Dear TPN friends,

As we start off this September month, consider submitting any of your work to Trauma Psychology News. Article submissions are due to Section Editors before October 1 for inclusion in the Summer issue. Use this link, https://z.umn.edu/TPN, to access the submissions form and more information.

Check out https://traumapsychnews.com for current and previous issues. Published work garners public engagement and attention, with the website averaging 100+ daily views across six continents.

Trauma Psychology News Publication of APA Division 56, Trauma Psychology

Standing room only at Division 56 Presidential Address with President Dawn Hughes, PhD, and invited guests Dr. Mary Ann Dutton and Dr Steven Gold.

The Summer 2023 issue of Trauma Psychology News,* themed “Spectrums and continuums" is now available on the TPN website, https://traumapsychnews.com/.

Section content includes:
• Feature: My daughter was murdered: "There are no words"
• Who's Who: Ilene Serlin, PhD
• International: Refugee Mental Health Resource Network and International Committee updates
• Multicultural & Diversity: Contextualizing dissociation and dissociative disorders: Multicultural considerations for the past, present, and future of our field
• Trauma & Health: Exploring the wellness of Black women who describe a Criterion A trauma in their life story
• Students: Integrating familismo into evidence-based trauma therapies to increase treatment engagement among Latine youth
• Emerging Career: ECP book club announcement
• Book Review: The blue dragonfly: Healing through poetry

Trauma Psychology News Publication of APA Division 56, Trauma Psychology

The program for APA2023 has been posted. https://www.xcdsystem.com/apa/program/pBf12Ke/index.cfm
Select ‘Division 56’ in the filter for division programming.

The advance rate for APA2023 ends June 30. Register at https://convention.apa.org/

Check out our sessions, posters, and events at https://www.apatraumadivision.org/30/convention-training.html .

APA 2023 Convention Division 45 Executive Committee Meeting 45 - Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race     Executive Committee Meeting (170 minutes) Marriott Marquis, Level 3, Marriott Marquis, Level 3: Mount Vernon Square Room

Join Division 56 at APA 2023!
We're proud to announce Division 56's programming for . Check out our sessions, posters, and events at https://www.apatraumadivision.org/30/convention-training.html .
You won't want to miss it!

APA 2023 Registration is now open. Early bird rates end May 31. Register at https://convention.apa.org/

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month to raise awareness of mental health and to promote the importance of taking care of our mental well-being.

As trauma psychologists, we understand the profound impact that mental health has on every aspect of our lives. Today, we want to shed light on the critical importance of addressing and supporting mental well-being, especially when it comes to those who have experienced trauma. Trauma can lead to a range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions.

We want to emphasize the significance of understanding and compassion. Mental health struggles are not signs of weakness, but rather a reflection of the strength it takes to face and overcome adversity. Let's work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health and create a safe space for open discussions.
To all those who have experienced trauma, we want you to know that you are not alone. There is a network of professionals, support groups, and loved ones who stand ready to offer assistance and guidance. Seek out these resources, and never hesitate to reach out when you need help. Remember, it's okay to ask for support; it's a brave and empowering step towards healing.

Here are some things you can do to take care of your mental health:

• Reach out for help. If you are struggling, don't be afraid to reach out for help from a mental health professional.
• Take care of yourself. Make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly.
• Connect with others. Spend time with loved ones and build strong social supports.
• Practice self-care. Do things that help you relax and de-stress, such as yoga, meditation, or spending time in nature.

Remember, you are not alone. There is help available. Take care of yourself and your mental health today and every day.

Here are some resources that can help:

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://www.nami.org/help
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text 62640

• The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988

• The Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• The Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1
Text 838255

• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) Find a Clinician, https://istss.org/public-resources/find-a-clinician

• National Sexual Assault Hotline
https://www.rainn.org/resources
800-656-4673

• National Center for PTSD
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/crisis_help.asp
Call 988
Text 988

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788

National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

Dear TPN friends,

We are proud to share the Spring 2023 issue of Trauma Psychology News,* themed “Transformation, creativity, and spring.”
The TPN website will also be updated soon with this latest issue.

Section content includes:
• Feature: Endurance, resilience, and creativity: Transforming crises into fresh beginnings
• Who's Who: Sierra Carter, PhD
• International: Refugee Mental Health Resource Network
• Multicultural & Diversity: Transforming horizontal violence globally
• Trauma & Health: Feasibility and efficacy of yoga as a ther**eutic intervention for U.S. veterans
• Students: Su***de prevention in the context of moral injury and the Afghanistan withdrawal
• Emerging Career: ECP book club announcement
• Book Review: Emotional neglect and the adult in therapy: Lifelong consequences to a lack of early attunement
Check out a picture preview of the front cover, which features Mariah Ravet's artwork, Doris:

Enjoy! You are welcome to add any feedback to our virtual comment box, send us any submission ideas, nominate a Who's Who, or apply to join our editorial team. We look forward to continually co-creating TPN with you all.

Kind regards,
Your TPN Editorial Team and Editorial Trio,
Viann Nguyen-Feng, editor-in-chief
Vera Békés, associate editor
Nicole Mantella, assistant editor

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https://z.umn.edu/TPN

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