Fostering the business interests and professional development of the psychology community. |
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NEW PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WPS MEMBERSHIP
WPS has decided to eliminate our two-tiered membership. New members will only pay $75 per year and will receive the full benefits of membership, including use of both the General Message Board and the Referral Message Board. Members will be able to promote their practices, including non-psychologist employees or affiliates, in all locations. If they work in an academic setting, it will cover their whole department. Membership also provides discounted tuition to WPS webinars for all of their employees and affiliates via personalized discount codes.This simplifies our membership structure and provides many more benefits to all members at a lower price.
Note that most of our upcoming two-hour webinars are designed to satisfy the Michigan biennial licensing requirements for Ethics (3 CE) and Pain Management (2 CE). We also plan to have a two-hour Implicit Bias presentation by mid-2025. |
Faculty Position at Wayne State University From Shannon Chavez-Korell <sckdetroit@GMAIL.COM>
I am thrilled to share that Wayne State University’s Counseling Psychology Program is currently accepting applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Counseling Psychology. Applicants must have a PhD in Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program. We are seeking applicants who can contribute to our Program’s commitment to multicultural and community psychology, social justice, mental health recovery and wellness, and health equity.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications in February 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin August 18, 2025. For more information and to apply for this position, please see the official posting:
https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2318?c=waynetalent&cfdd[0][id]=73&cfdd[0][options][0]=86
I am chairing this search committee and am more than happy to answer any questions and share more information. Please don’t hesitate to connect with me: sck@wayne.edu
Shannon Chavez-Korell, PhD, LP
Director of Clinical Training, Counseling Psychology
Associate Professor College of Education
Division of Theoretical & Behavioral Foundations
College of Education, Educational Psychology
347 College of Education
5425 Gullen Mall
Detroit, Michigan USA
Email: SCK@WAYNE.EDU
Office: 313-577-6405 |
Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan Conference Dear BAAM Members and Friends:
The BAAM convention is scheduled for Feb 20-21 at the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University. There are still a few spaces in the BAAM conference schedule for papers, symposia, and meetings. If you were unable to submit by the deadline and would still like to offer a submission, go to the BAAM Call for Papers page to electronically submit papers, symposia, and other events for consideration for the 2025 convention program. We are considering posters as well. If you are involved in state or national policy, accreditation, certification, licensing, and/or license reform, we would be very interested in updates on critical issues of interest to BAAM members.
BAAM Call for Papers on BehaviorLive
Note that the submission system has been updated. We are now using BehaviorLive, which will manage all submissions, registration, payments, and CEUs. You must register on the BehaviorLive Site to submit and register. You will also need to register on BehaviorLive to earn and process CEUs. Please tell us of any issues you encounter. Some of the entry fields will be in different places than you are used to. You may also use the direct link below.
BAAM considers proposals in all areas of behavior analysis—basic, applied, experimental, theoretical, historical, conceptual, and professional--consistent with its statement of purpose: The Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan has been organized to support and promote scientific research on the basic principles of behavior and the extension of those principles to create demonstrably effective and humane outcome-based therapies with the primary goal of establishing and enhancing functional independent living skills.
Submission Instructions: http://www.baam.emich.edu/call-for-papers.html
Convention Information: http://www.baam.emich.edu/conference.html
Please contact BAAM at baam@emich.edu if you have questions about the convention or submission process.
Sincerely,
BAAM
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Member Spotlight - Stephanie Wright, MA, LLP
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WPS takes great pride in its members, who are driven, passionate, and highly accomplished. We believe our audience can gain valuable insights by getting to know them better. That's why we're conducting member interviews—so you can connect with the inspiring individuals who make up our community. |
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Stephanie Wright's path to psychology was grounded in a lifelong curiosity about human behavior and a desire to understand what drives people’s actions. This general interest naturally evolved into a career, and by the time she was in college, her direction had become clear. She pursued her master’s at Western Michigan University, aligning her studies with her passion for working with children and families.
Her career journey includes various roles across home-based and hospital-based programs, each contributing to her growth and eventually leading her to private practice. Constantly seeking to expand her skills, Stephanie has completed various advanced trainings, with a recent focus on the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). This trauma-focused model emphasizes understanding developmental trauma through the brain-body connection, a perspective she believes is crucial for supporting children and families. Moving forward, she hopes to train new clinicians in this approach and integrate these insights into her practice to address trauma's root causes.
Outside her career, Stephanie finds balance with outdoor activities like hiking and yoga. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes, exploring restaurants, and spending time with her family. Being a parent has profoundly influenced her professional outlook, giving her greater empathy and depth in her work with families, which she finds invaluable. She’s also recently taken an interest in gardening, although she describes herself as still learning. |
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Ethical Issues in the Science and Practice of Exposure Therapy for Anxiety
Jami Socha, Ph.D.
February 21st, 2025 | 12PM to 2PM
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This webinar has been approved by the University of Detroit Mercy, which is our partner in the offerings of Continuing Education activities.
Exposure therapy is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in both children and adults. This presentation will address common myths about exposure therapy, describe ethical concerns and questions often cited by therapists when considering exposure-based treatment plans, and outline key considerations important to the ethical use of exposure therapy. Best practices in the implementation of exposure therapy for anxiety, as well as the latest research on how exposure leads to symptom change, will also be discussed.
Registration for this event is now open! Non-members pay $60 per person and Members pay $40 per person. Membership costs only $75 yearly. |
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| Dr. Jami Socha, Ph.D.
is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. She provides clinical care and supervision within the department's Child OCD and Anxiety Disorders Program. Dr. Socha specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum conditions including body-focused repetitive behaviors, misophonia, and tic disorders. She has extensive training and experience providing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) including exposure-based interventions for anxiety. She is trained in the treatment of anxiety disorders across the lifespan, and is particularly passionate about working with youth, parents, and families.
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Upcoming Events Prescribing Privileges for Psychologists and the Use of Psychotropic Medications in Pain Management – Terry Braciszewski, Ph.D. | March 21st
We are lining up presenters and topics to fill out our webinar calendar through 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. |
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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Sample Ad: NeuroR has new capacity for Patients! |
Sample Ad Text: We have been diligently working to expand our facilities, staff, and capacity! Please reach out if you, your family, or your clients need world-class occupational therapy, speech therapy, or psychotherapy!
Schedule a consultation today at www.neuror.com/consultation. |
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