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Sunday, May 7^th, 2017 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Fordham University, 113 West 60^th Street, NYC

Public Speaking, Social Media, and Mindfulness Skills for Psychologists and Social Workers

Enhance your presentation skills? social media skills? your mindfulness skills? During this stimulating afternoon, you will have the opportunity to improve all three — with renowned experts in their fields.

KEVIN DALEY – Public Speaking/Presentation Expert

Kevin Daley is considered a global authority on communications and presentations skills. He has personally coached 62 Board Chairmen, 320 company Presidents, 3100 sales managers, as well as a broad range of political figures, sports and media people clearly under pressure.

THOMAS FALCONER – Social Media Expert

Thomas Falconer has over 18 years’ experience as a social media strategist, digital strategist, and content strategist for some of the most prominent advertising agencies in the world. Currently Thomas is Associate Director of Content Strategy at Ogilvy and Mather, on the IBM team. Thomas is a co-founder of B · OUT, a recently launched content and community app for the LGBTQ community.

Dr. ERIN OLIVO – Mindfulness Expert

Erin Olivo, PhD, MPH, is an author and licensed clinical psychologist with more than 21-years’ experience treating patients dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. From July 2004 to July 2008, Erin was Director of the Columbia University Integrative Medicine Program, which she headed in collaboration with Dr. Oz.  Among her books is “Wise Mind Living: Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Life.”

HOW TO REGISTER

By Email:  Reserve your place by sending your name and degree to MPAPsych@gmail.com.  You may pay at the door or send your check (payable“Manhattan Psychological Association”) to:  909 Third Avenue, #7844, New York, NY 10150.

Online:  Register and pay through EventBrite.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-speaking-social-media-mindfulness-psychologists-social-workers-tickets-33193580894

FEES

• Non-MPA Members – $30
• MPA Members – Free as membership benefit
• Fordham Staff & Students – Free

MPA President and Event Chair: Suzanne Roff, PhD

For further information, contact us at: MPAPsych@gmail.com

Special Thanks to our Host Fordham University.

Manhattan Psychological Association

in Co-Sponsorship with Fordham University, Lincoln Center

announces its Fall Conference

Sunday, November 6, 2016  – 8:30am – 4:45pm

De-stigmatizing Cancer: 

New Roles in Psycho-Oncology for Psychologists,

Social Workers, Nurses, & Other Specialists

Most of us have known or cared for someone with cancer.  There are millions of survivors!  In this one-day Conference, you will learn to transfer your clinical skills and build new ones to help patients, as well as personal and professional caregivers.  The program will highlight psychological, social, and spiritual/existential approaches to alleviate distress experienced by cancer survivors and their families. Through the plenaries and breakout sessions, attendees will begin to develop a toolbox of new competencies to use in their work in a wide range of settings.  Registrations begins at 8:30 am.  Welcome, Suzanne Roff-Wexler, PhD

Dr. Jimmie Holland, recognized internationally as the founder of Psycho-Oncology will present at the morning (9:00-10:30 am) plenary “Psycho-Oncology and the Care of Patients with Cancer,” focusing on changes in attitudes and stigma toward cancer and psychological care.

Dr. William Breitbart will present Meaning and Existential Issues in End of Life Care: Meaning Centered-Psychotherapy, a treatment aimed at helping people sustain a sense of meaning and purpose (1:10-2:30 pm).

Concurrent Morning Breakout Sessions (10:40-11:40 am):

• A – Bringing your skills to work with patients and families – CBT & Psychodynamic focus (Herb Gingold, PhD; Rochelle Balter, PhD, JD)
• B – Empowering Personal and Professional Caregivers – Communication, Psycho-education, & Personal Advocacy (Christine Kucinskis, LCSW, CSW-G)
• C – What if My Patient has Cancer?: Unique Challenges for the Psychotherapist (Chair William Di Scipio, PhD with Panelists Suzanne Roff-Wexler, PhD;  David Glenwick, PhD; Karen J. Greene, PhD; and Ann Chapman Kane, PhD)

Lunch and Networking (12 noon – 1:00 pm)

Concurrent Afternoon Breakout Sessions (2:40-3:40 pm):

• D – Informed Consent for Cancer Treatment & Research: Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, DNRs  (Rochelle Balter, PhD, JD)
• E – Complementary Treatments including Yoga and Reiki (William Di Scipio, PhD)
• F – Living with Cancer: Confronting the Challenge (Carolyn Messner, DSW)

Concluding Caring for the Caregiver and Summary Panel (3:50-4:45 pm)

FEES (includes onsite lunch):

All Professionals $70 — Students $20 — MPA Members – Free 

NO REFUNDS after 10/27/16.  CEUs for Psychologists are pending. CEHs for Social Workers are $30.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & PAY ONLINE

To register by mail, please send your name and contact information. Make your check payable to “Manhattan Psychological Association” and mail it to:

Manhattan Psychological Association

909 Third Avenue, #7844

New York, NY 10150

To contact the Conference Chair, Suzanne Roff-Wexler, PhD, email: mpapsych@aol.com

Manhattan Psychological Association is a regional affiliate of the New York State Psychological Association.  Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service is recognized by The State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers – #0066.

Conference Location:  Fordham University, 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023

DOWNLOAD OUR CONFERENCE FLYER HERE mpa-11-6-16-psycho-oncology-flyer-distribute

Cancer is treatable and there is hope for many.  

Let’s de-stigmatize cancer and support psychological care together! 

Announcing a symposium

at the 24th Pace University Psychology Convention **

on

Engaging students in international work: Why and how?

May 7, Saturday, 1:10- 2:25 pm

“How can we best encourage students to engage in international and cross-cultural study, research, or organizations (like ICP or the United Nations)?”  This panel brings together 5 experts to offer their guidance on this question.

Chair: Harold Takooshian, Fordham University

Presenters:

Linda Lubranski, Director for Academic Engagement, St. Joseph’s College Engaging students in study abroad

Maryam Zoma, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn-Queens

        Fulbrights for undergraduate students

Teresa M. Ober, APA team @ the UN

        Engaging students in United Nations work

Uwe P. Gielen, St. Francis College

International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Child Psychology.

Discussant:

Samvel Jeshmaridian, Psi Beta & TCI Technical Careers Institute

** This symposium is part of the 24th Pace University Psychology Conference, at 1 Pace Plaza on Saturday, 7 May 2016. A free “international lunch” is served at noon, immediately preceding the 1:10-2:25 pm symposium. This symposium is arranged in cooperation with SPSSI-New York and the Manhattan Psychological Association. For any details, contact takoosh@aol.com, or check
www.pace.edu/dyson/departments/psychology-nyc/24th-annual-conference