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Greetings Colleagues,
As the school year kicks off, we too are ramping back up our educational content. Dr. Carol Persad's presentation The Silent Struggle: The Mental Health Crisis for People with Aphasia and their families was informative and engaging. Our attendee survey shows high levels of satisfaction. We are grateful for her efforts and look forward to her sharing her expertise as a premium member of WPS.
Our schedule for the rest of 2024 is set, and the remaining two events details can be found below. Registrations are now open. Keep an eye out for upcoming 2025 programming!
We are also excited to announce changes to membership with WPS! Read more below. |
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New Member Discount & Associate Member Plan!
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WPS is offering a significant discount for new memberships! Basic is $50 and Premium is $100. Join now to become part of our community of psychologists.
We are pleased to announce a new category of membership; Associate. If you are interested in WPS, not a resident of Michigan or not a psychologist, you are eligible for associate membership. This plan is for people who wish to capture the benefits of basic membership in WPS. We welcome all professionals interested in learning, connecting with our community, and growing their practices.
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Gastrointestinal Psychology: It Is Not All In Their Head Christina Jagielski, Ph.D., MPH October 18th, 2024
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This webinar will cover the complexities of the gut-brain axis on gastrointestinal health, factors that contribute to disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), and evidence-based treatments that can reduce painful GI symptoms and improve GI-related quality of life. This webinar satisfies pain management continuing education credits in the state of Michigan. It discusses the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary care, including the important role of non-GI-specific mental health providers, in the treatment of patients with painful gastrointestinal conditions.
Register for this event! Early-Bird Pricing is Available. |
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| Christina Jagielski, Ph.D., MPH
Dr. Christina Jagielski is a clinical health psychologist and clinical assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Michigan Medicine. She completed her Master of Public Health degree at Indiana University and her PhD in Medical-Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Gastrointestinal Psychology at Michigan Medicine and has been on the Michigan Medicine faculty since 2019. Dr. Jagielski utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches for a range of gastrointestinal conditions including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, relaxation training, and gut-directed hypnosis. Dr. Jagielski’s primary research interests are focused on the role psychological trauma plays in GI health and the development of a trauma-informed care model for treating patients with gastrointestinal complaints. She is also involved in research on the role of sleep and GI health, as well as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
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Adult ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment Through the Lens of Executive Function
Geraldine Markel, Ph.D., Pamela Schwartz, Ph.D. November 15th, 2024
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Psychologists need to differentiate ADHD from other psychological diagnoses. This seminar discusses whether ADHD is a co-occurring or primary factor in a client's psychological profile. The discussion will include assessment with rating scales for executive functioning, as well as treatments and case studies.
Registration for this event is now open! Early-Bird Pricing is Available. |
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Pamela Schwartz, Ph.D | Licensed Psychologist West Arbor Psychological Services, Ann Arbor, MI
Pamela Schwartz, Ph.D. is a partner at WestArbor Psychological Services. Her principal focus throughout her career has been to understand the impact of the multiple neurological, temperament, physical, and emotional aspects of experience on clients. This awareness grew from her work as a pediatric psychologist in follow-up clinics and with adults. She also directed disability and learning support services at Albion College, which provided valuable experience in assisting students during the important journey into their adult lives.
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Geraldine Markel, Ph.D | Educational Psychologist & CEO
Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars, Ann Arbor, MI
Geraldine Markel, Ph.D., is CEO of Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars. At the University of Michigan, she served as faculty at the School of Education and as a seminar leader at the Executive Education Center, Ross School of Business. As an educational psychologist, she provides practice strategies to enhance productivity and life satisfaction for high-achieving professionals and students with ADHD and learning disabilities. Her most recent books are "Defeating the 8 Demons of Distraction" and "Actions Against Distractions: Managing Your Scattered, Disorganized, and Forgetful Mind."
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We are exploring presenters and topics to fill out our webinar calendar into 2025. If you are a member of WPS and interested in presenting a topic to our community feel free to reach out to events@washtenawpsychologysociety.com. |
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| Our Association Manager has put together an instructional document for our membership to refer to when using the message boards. This document is available without logging in for ease of use.
We are also making efforts to have staff available to assist users in making use of the message boards. Email us at admin@washtenawpsychologysociety.com to request assistance. |
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Donations are the Lifeblood WPS
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As members of our psychological community, we invite you to join us in sustaining the valuable work of WPS. As a lean organization, we face financial constraints that jeopardize our ability to maintain essential services. The costs of custom software and our dedicated part-time staff strain our resources. These fees also pay for our website, our searchable member directory, our two-hour lunch time webinars by experts in their specialties, occasional in-person networking meetings, and other services.
Your generous donations will not only help bridge this gap but also ensure the continuity of our mission. Together, let's continue to nurture this community of psychologists. We are grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to our shared vision. |
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Supporting Members: Geraldine Markel, Ph.D., Todd Favorite, Ph.D., Allan Newman.
Washtenaw Psychology Society is made possible by our donors and sponsors. If you would like to join our esteemed list of donors, visit our website www.washtenawpsychologysociety.com/donate |
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WPS is excited to offer promotion opportunities to local businesses! Placement will be included in official WPS communications, as well as our homepage, the bulletin board, and our ads page.
To submit an ad simply navigate to our Advertising page and search for the "submit an ad!" link.
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