Teleconferences
The Society for Health Psychology has implemented a series of conference calls that provide a forum for our members and other interested persons to learn about specific topics in the field of health psychology.
The Conference Call Series is jointly sponsored by the Early Career Professionals Council, the Health Research Council, and the Student Council. Overviews and audio of the ECP-related conference calls will appear on this page. To download a file, simply right-click or control-click on the links below.
Implications of Health Care Reform for Reimbursement of Health Psychology Services: A Teleconference for Clinical Health Psychologists + -
- Randy Phelps, Ph.D., APA Office of Health Care Financing
- Katherine C. Nordal, Ph.D., APA Executive Director for Practice
- Moderator: Daniel Bruns, Psy.D., Health Psychology Associates, Greely, CO
- Host: Helen L. Coons, Ph.D., ABPP
- To listen to the audio of the conference call, please click here.
Implications of Health Care Reform for Reimbursement of Health Psychology Services: A Teleconference for Chief Psychologists, Directors of Behavioral Health and Section Chiefs at Academic Health Centers and Community + -
- Randy Phelps, Ph.D., APA Office of Health Care Financing
- Katherine C. Nordal, Ph.D., APA Executive Director for Practice
- Moderator: Jennifer Shroff Pendley, Ph.D., Chief Psychologist, Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
- Host: Helen L. Coons, Ph.D., ABPP
- To listen to the audio of the conference call, please click here.
How APA Works: The Ins and Outs of APA Governance and Opportunities + -
Michael Honaker, Ph.D., Deputy Chief Executive Officer of APA
Katherine Hahn Oh, Ph.D., Divisions Representative to APA’s Committee on Early Career Psychologists, Staff Psychologist at Oberlin College Counseling Center
In this call, Dr. Honaker provided a detailed description of how APA is structured and how it works as an organization. Dr. Hahn Oh discussed specific opportunities within APA for Early Career Psychologists (ECPs).
Getting Funding for Grad Students and Post-Docs + -
Miriam F. Kelty, Ph.D., National Institute of Aging (retired)
In this call, Dr. Kelty discussed different opportunities and strategies for obtaining funding during graduate school and post-doctoral fellowships.
- To listen to the audio of the conference call, please click here.
ABPP in Clinical Health Psychology + -
John C. Linton, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor and Acting Chair of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine
In this call, Dr. Linton addressed the benefits of board certification for clinical psychologists in medical, private practice, and university academic settings.
Applying Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care: An Integrated Model + -
Training and Professional Development
- Taking the Unbeaten Path: Three Perspectives on Non-traditional Careers in Health Psychology
- ABPP in Clinical Health Psychology
- How to Succeed in Academic Medicine
- Tips for Engaging in the Job Search: Exploring Alternatives and Negotiating Contracts
- Developing an Identity as a Health Psychologist: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Best Represent Ourselves
- Applying to/Interviewing for a Health Psychology Clinical Internship
Clinical Topics
- Applying Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care: An Integrated Model (*not yet posted to old site – see attached files*)
- Using Trauma-sensitive Obstetric Care to Reduce PTSD Symptoms among Pregnant Survivors of Abuse and Violence: A Multilevel Intervention Approach
- How Technology May Revolutionize Health Behavior Change
- Traumatic Brain Injury as a Chronic Health Condition
Research Topics
- Publication 101: Mastering the Manuscript Review Process
Navigating Health Care Reform: Health Psychology Services Coding and Reimbursement in the Years Ahead + -
Speaker: Antonio E. Puente, Ph.D., APA President Elect
Moderator: Helen L. Coons, Ph.D., ABPP
Concerned about the impact of health care reform on reimbursement of health psychology services in the years ahead? Responsible for health psychology services and reimbursement in your in your outpatient health care setting?
After comments by Dr. Antonio Puente regarding possible changes in service coding and reimbursement, we had a 35-minute open discussion with participants on the call.
Making International Research Work: Barriers and Bridges to Collaborating and Conducting Studies Internationally + -
International work can strengthen research such as by broadening perspectives, improving generalizability, and cross-country/culture comparisons. However, international research also brings unique challenges and barriers. This teleconference covers some of the barriers to international research and how they can be overcome with a panel of experienced researchers.
Panelists:
Professor Shanthakumar Rajaratnam, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Prof. Rajaratnam is Professor of Psychology in the School of Psychological Sciences and Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences at Monash University. His research program investigates the role of the internal biological clock in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle, and how disruption of the clock leads to sleep disorders and other physiological consequences (e.g., in shift workers). He has also worked on developing innovative approaches to monitor alertness and novel treatments for biological clock disruption. Prof. Rajaratnam has built collaborations and partnerships with institutions around the world, including regular exchanges with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Dr. Eric Green, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States
Dr. Green is an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Global Health at Duke University. His primary research interest is how technology can improve health and health systems in low-income settings. He is currently collaborating with colleagues on studies in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Liberia, and Rwanda. His research portfolio spans from formative work on human centered design to impact evaluations of individual and group interventions. Dr. Green holds a PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology and a MA in International Studies from the University of South Carolina.
Moderator:
Dr. Joshua Wiley
Monash University
Managing Opioid Risk and Chronic Pain in Clinical Settings + -
Pain continues to be the leading reason why patients seek out medical treatment. However, treating pain may include use of opioid analgesics that have a risk of abuse or dependence. This teleconference covers some of the challenges and opportunities to improve treatment for patients struggling with chronic pain and opioid use. Participants will learn to differentiate between categories of pain, develop an awareness of the role of interdisciplinary care in pain evaluation and treatment, acquire an understanding of the use of functional pain assessments, and gain familiarity with the epidemiology of opioid prescribing for pain and pathways to reduce opioid use.
Speakers:
Amy Wachholtz, PhD, MDiv, MS
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Ravi Prasad, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Moderator:
Nancy Beckman, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Chicago
Washington Update: The Budget, Health Legislation, and How You Can Get Involved + -
In this time of uncertainty about funding and healthcare policy, with proposed changes in the national budget and to healthcare legislation, you may be wondering about the future of our work, patients, and society. Patricia Kobor, Senior Science Policy Analyst at the American Psychological Association, will be providing an update on the national budget and proposed healthcare legislation changes, with information about the potential effects of these policies, as well as recommendations for getting involved in order to limit the potential deleterious public health impact of these changes.
Speaker:
Patricia C. Kobor, PhD
Senior Science Policy Analyst
American Psychological Association
Moderator:
Kristen E. Riley, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center