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1 REDWOOD PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION A Chapter of the California State Psychological Association P.O. Box Santa Rosa, CA FEBRUARY 2013 VOLUME 20 NUMBER 1 North Coast Hidden Beauty 2012 Holly Oppenheimer 1

2 RPA Executive Committee officers and support staff President and Newsletter Editor: Peggy O Toole, Ph.D. (707) Vice-President: Greg Thigpen, Psy.D. (707) Past-President: Mary Susan Sams, Psy.D. (707) Secretary: Jeannie LeMesurier, Ph.D. (707) Treasurer and CPA Chapter Rep: Michael Pinkston, Ph.D. (707) CE Coordinator: Carol Weser, Ph.D. (707) Disaster Response Committee Chair: Richard Zimmer, Ph.D. (707) x326 Ethics Committee: Ann Strack, Ph.D., Jeff Kahn, Ph.D., Michael Pinkston, Ph.D., and Bill McCausland, Ph.D. President s Column Peggy O Toole, Ph.D. As we start 2013, I am thinking about both the recent RPA gatherings and the interesting events we are planning for this year. We had large turnouts for both the 2012 Holiday Party in December and the recent bird walk in January. I want to thank Jeannie LeMesurier and her husband, Jim for hosting the Holiday Party in their lovely home. I also want to thank Jeff Martin, Ph.D., for leading the very fun and interesting bird walk at the Ellis Creek/Shollenberger park areas. Jeff has been active in leading bird walks for a couple of other organizations and has a vast knowledge about birds and bird behavior. I hope that we can convince him to do this again next year. Jeff is also a CE event speaker for us on April 3, and, in his other capacity as anxiety disorders specialist, will present on Fear, Phobias and Medical Procedures. Before this, we have a CE event at the end of this month (February 28) by Peter Dunlap, Ph.D., on Emotion and Transformation: Changing Individuals, Couples, and Communities. Both of these events look to be very interesting and I look forward to seeing RPA members there. Tesa Carlsen is another person I would like to thank, for her seven years of service on the RPA Executive Committee. Tesa was the RPA Treasurer for the past few years, and served in several other roles during her time on the board. At this point, she has decided to make more room in her life for things like travel and other adventures. What I recall best about serving alongside Tesa during the past two years is her compassion for the less fortunate and her ability to get others excited about ideas and about trying new things. Tesa is also great fun, and has the kind of infectious laugh that ignites a discussion with joy; I will certainly miss her presence at our meetings this year. 2

3 Although volunteering for our board includes a certain degree of work, I have been grateful for the opportunity to become more involved in our community. Grateful, in part, because of the chance to make friends, socialize and get to know my colleagues in the area better. I am also thankful to be a part of a small group of people behind the scenes at the RPA the board and support staff who keep the engine humming here and the RPA events running smoothly. This year, Greg Thigpen takes on the role of Vice President. Greg is such a wonderful and thoughtful person to work with, and someone you know you can always rely upon. He is sure to catch details that others might miss, which has been so important to us during the website upgrade. Greg also has a wicked sense of humor, so be sure to sit next to him at one of our events and chat him up. Mary Sue Sams is in the position of Past-President this year. Mary Sue was President two years ago, and she was asked to stay on in this role again. One of the things I appreciate about Mary Sue is that she is a true leader she has a vision, a good sense of priorities, and the ability to step up as needed. I know of few others who can balance a sense of playfulness along with the ability to keep a group both focused and productive. In other words, Mary Sue can herd cats with a smile on her face. Michael Pinkston holds dual roles this year as Treasurer and CPA Chapter Representative. As I said at our Holiday Party, Michael is one of the most generous and kind people that I know. Michael spent countless hours last year working with a web designer to upgrade our website so that new memberships, renewals, and CE event registrations can be done online and with credit cards. For this, I have dubbed Michael our Technology President, (although this is done with some degree of impertinence, as Michael is so well known for his advice to put down your gadgets and go enjoy nature ). Carol Weser is our CE Coordinator again this year. Carol is one of the most interesting people you will meet she is well-travelled and has many stories of her adventures with other cultures. And, of course, Carol is well-known for her sense of humor and fun. She has been wonderful in her role as unofficial RPA ambassador during our CE events. She is quite the heart and soul of our organization, and very importantly she is diligent in ensuring that you get your CE credits (never a complaint). Jeannie LeMesurier joins us as Secretary this year. Jeannie is enthusiastic about our organization, and I look forward to working with her and getting to know her better over the next year. I am confident that she will contribute some great ideas as she brings a new perspective to our board. Tesa Carlsen, Ph.D. The RPA thanks Tesa Carlsen for her years of service on the board. As President last year, Michael Pinkston emphasized involvement and a sense of community, and I hope to build on this during the coming year. I hope that anyone interested in a position on the Executive Committee will contact me or another board member by October or November (elections are in December). However, I also hope to find less formal opportunities for members to participate in the organization. Many of you (including new members) have expressed interest in being more involved in this manner. Since we had such an enthusiastic response to the bird walk this month, I am open to the idea of increasing these kinds of events for our community, and I would love to hear the ideas for events that you, as RPA members, would be interested in attending. 3

4 RPA 2013 Members As of 02/01/13 Addison Richard Alvarez Maria Ames Ralph Anderson Robin Andre Katherine Anton Holly Baggett Linda Barrows Robert Bartlett Kristine Bean Warren Benavides Jr. Robert Boaz Pam Bridges Keith Brunner Pamela Buck Gary Carlsen Tesa Carolan Richard Caruso Richard Cassanos Elizabeth Culver Pamela Dalrymple Annella Dantin Juliet Denner Bruce Dolnick Janis Dreifuss Alan Dunlap Peter Eickmeyer Mary Eisnitz Mark Enguidanos Gloria M. Epstein Bert Fershtman Carolyn Shoshana Flett Mary Forester Cressida Garibaldi Denise Giovannoli Richard Goldstine Thea Goode-Harris Lea Gordon Lynn Greco Carla Marie Grossman Lisa Hack Janet Hamilton-Gahart Terri Hamilton-Oravetz Stephanie Hargitt Katherine Harnish Diane Hatch Katharine Hattori Nobuko Havstad Laura Hawk Joann Heckel Mollie Herzig Cori Hozian Theresa Ives Irene Kahn Jeffrey Kamena Mark Kane Jill Kastl Albert Kimbles Samuel Kishbaugh Gretchen Kohles Cynthia Kolker Joy Stephenson Lamb Lynn Langdon Penelope Lawrence Rosa Leeds Andrew LeMesurier Jeannie Levy Joan Liguori Alisa Loman Pamela Lucchetti Frank Machado Sil MacLeamy Patrick Madrid Antonio Martin Jeffrey McCausland William Medvin Loi Michel Cammy Naber Christine Nishio Kazumi Nygard Cheryl O'Toole Peggy Pacheco Victor Packard Louise Paige Leslie Pearson Andy Peeke Shirley Pengra Charles Perlman Orren Persinger Joe Phillips Sill Judith Pickar Daniel Pinkston Michael Plumb Lucas Potrebic Gordana Puentes Joe Rakic Ariati Reed Lynne Rohe Lisa Ryan Eric Sabini Meredith Sams Mary Susan Schreiber Elizabeth Shelley Sandra Emma Silver Jerry Skolek Susan Solomon Paula Speicher Gloria Spiva Patricia Stadtner Rebecca Sterne Sharon Stone Heather Strack Ann Talley Don Thigpen Greg Thornton Patrick Tomin Anne Traina Denise Trichilo Diana Vandell Trudy Wagner Denise Way Carol Weser Carol White Debra Wilbur Jillian Zechowy Jill Zimmer Richard Zimmerman Salima 4

5 2013 RPA Executive Committee Peggy O Toole, Ph.D. President Newsletter Editor Greg Thigpen, Psy.D. Vice President Michael Pinkston, Ph.D. Treasurer CPA Chapter Rep Mary Susan Sams, Psy.D. Past-President Jeannie LeMesurier, Ph.D. Secretary Carol Weser, Ph.D. CE Coordinator 5

6 Greg and Kristin Thigpen Cheryl Nygard, Ann Strack, Joy Kolker, Robin Anderson HOLIDAY PARTY 2012 Jeannie and Jim LeMesurier opened up their beautiful home to host the Holiday Party this year. It was a lively gathering, with over 60 members and guests attending. As always, it was wonderful to catch up with friends and colleagues and meet new members. We thank Jeannie and Jim for hosting such a lovely event! Jim and Jeannie LeMesurier Ritch Addison and friend Lea Goode-Harris and Anne Tomin 6

7 Caterer Michelle Anna Jordan Joe Puentes, Bert Epstein, Mary Sue Sams, Annalise Puentes More Holiday Party 2012 pictures Rebecca Stadtner and Shoshana Fershtman deep in discussion Bert Epstein and Carla Denner Joe and Annalise Puentes 7

8 Patrick and Mary Sue Sams Walk leader Jeff Martin 2013 Lea Goode -Harris January Bird walk RPA member Jeff Martin led us on a birdwatching walk through the Ellis Creek and Shollenberger park areas. An enthusiastic group of over 30 attendees were present and enjoyed Jeff s informative talk on bird identification and bird facts. Black-necked Stilt 2013 Jeff Martin Ritch Addison 8

9 Common Yellowthroat 2013 Dan Harris List of birds seen: Bufflehead Cackling Goose Canada Goose Cinnamon Teal Gadwall Green-Winged Teal Mallard Northern Shoveler Ruddy Duck Eared Grebe Brown Pelican Great Egret Turkey Vulture Northern Harrier (Marsh Hawk) Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk White-tailed Kite American Coot Common Moorhen Black-necked Stilt Glaucous-winged Gull Herring Gull Ring-billed Gull Western Gull Eurasian Collared Dove Anna's Hummingbird Nuttall's Woodpecker Black Phoebe American Crow Bushtit Marsh Wren Common Yellowthroat Yellow-rumped Warbler Golden-crowned Sparrow Song Sparrow Red-winged Blackbird Western Meadowlark Mute Swan Ellis Creek park More Bird walk pictures Rebecca Stadtner RPA group 2013 Dan Harris Green-winged Teal 2013 Jeff Martin 9

10 February 28 CE Event Thursday, February 28, at 6pm at Osake Restaurant in Santa Rosa Emotion and Transformation: Changing Individuals, Couples, and Communities Presenter: Peter Dunlap, Ph.D. This evening we will take up a conversation about the transformative power of emotions in psychotherapy and our communities. In psychotherapy this transformation is supported by the use of emotion-focused practices that helps ease client suffering by developing what has been called emotion regulation, affect competence, or what Dr. Dunlap calls affect freedom. As psychologists we can extend this work into our communities for the sake of supporting what is being dubbed a rising empathetic civilization. April 3 CE Event Wednesday, April 3, at 6pm at Union Hotel, 280 Mission Blvd in Santa Rosa "Fear, Phobias and Medical Procedures Presenter: Jeffery R. Martin, Ph.D This presentation will explore the use of exposure-based cognitive and behavioral therapy for medical fears, and how these fears are nested within more general phobias that exist both within and outside medical settings. Among the fears that will be discussed are panic attacks, feeling trapped, social embarrassment, and contamination as they relate to such procedures as MRI imaging, medication, anesthesia, C-PAP, doctor exams, dental visits, blood tests, and surgery. Wings take flight, and glide throughout Winter morning s chill breathtaking beauty 10

11 New member introductions: Linda Baggett, Ph.D. Hello! I m from Humboldt County and am now making Sonoma County my permanent home. I m currently a postdoctoral fellow at the VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Santa Rosa, providing individual and group treatment to Veterans, focusing primarily on trauma, women's issues, substance use, and health psychology/primary care. I also work in the Women's Clinic at the San Francisco VA Medical Center one day per week. I plan to be licensed in June and my specific interests include trauma, gender, reproductive health, and sexuality. I look forward to getting to know the psychological community and exploring career options in Sonoma County. Joe Puentes, Psy.D. I recently moved to Santa Rosa and am happy to join RPA! I am currently a psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services at Sonoma State University. I received my Psy.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of La Verne in La Verne, CA. I completed my internship and postdoc work at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. There I worked at the University Counseling Center and received specialized training in substance abuse treatment and sport/performance psychology. Beyond my work at the university, I plan to open a part time private practice with a focus on sport and performance, working with athletes, coaches, teams and performers of all kinds. Patrick MacLeamy, Psy.D. Patrick MacLeamy, Psy.D. (CA PSY # 22989) practices in Petaluma and offers psychological evaluation and treatment services for adults and children. A particular passion of his is work with patients on the autism spectrum, as well as associated conditions. In addition to independent practice, Patrick conducts pediatric psychological assessments full time for Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco and is an independent contractor providing assessments for the North Bay Regional Center and Easter Seals Bay Area. In his free time Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and son, running, and helping friends with home improvement projects. Please say hello at drmacleamy.com RPA Ethics Committee Offers Consultation Our Ethics Committee welcomes questions about ethical issues in your practice. Dr. Ann Strack is available during the month of February to consult with you about any ethical concerns you may have. Dr. Jeff Kahn is your consultant for the months of March and April. Ann Strack ( ) - Jan./Feb. Jeff Kahn ( ) - Mar./Apr. Michael Pinkston ( ) - May/June Bill McCausland ( ) - July/Aug. 11

12 Report from CPA Chapter Representative Michael Pinkston, Ph.D. As I hope all of you realize, RPA is a chapter of the California Psychological Association (CPA). I attended a CPA Board Meeting several weeks ago and this was the first meeting chaired by the 2013 CPA President, Dr. Mark Kamena, who has continued to be an active member of the Marin Chapter for many years and who last year also joined our Redwood Chapter. Much of the discussion at this meeting (as usual) was on the importance of the legislative advocacy that CPA must continue to do to influence legislation and other decisions in Sacramento that impact the profession of psychology and our future practice. As many of you know, important healthcare decisions are in the process of being made regarding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in California. I heard a wise person say not long ago If you don t have a seat at the table when important decisions are being made, you could be surprised that you are on the menu. I am proud to say that CPA and its staff are well known and respected in the legislative offices but in order to remain at the table and have our voices heard, we need to increase our membership so that approximately 4000 psychologists in California are not the only ones paying dues to CPA to protect the ability of 20,000 psychologists to practice in our state. Although many of you are already members of CPA, I hope that if you are not you will take the time to go to the website at to learn more about the many benefits of membership in addition to supporting our advocacy for the practice of our profession. On the website you can learn about benefits by looking for the Member Advantage Program under the Membership Information section on the website. One benefit that I particularly enjoy is the ability to read interesting articles about our profession specific to our practice in this state in The California Psychologist which is published every two months. In each issue there is at least one article about an ethics or a legal issue which is an easy way to satisfy the BOP requirement that you stay informed regarding ethics. If you wish, you can go online after reading each of the ethics articles and by showing you read them receive 2 CE for each issue (up to 12 CE a year). Another one of my favorite benefits to CPA membership is that I get a discounted rate to the Annual Convention which is held in April and alternates each year between a southern and northern location. Several of you joined me last year in Monterey where our site was 2 short blocks from the boardwalk on the bay. This April we will be at the Marriot at very reasonable rates overlooking Newport Beach with an easy walk to the ocean. Over the 3-4 days of the convention it is possible to pick up 20 hours of CE credit by choosing between presentations on a variety of topics and by paying for those CE by simply registering for the convention. You can learn more about this particular convention by going to the CPA website. It will be my goal to keep you informed throughout the year on what CPA is doing related to advocating for our profession. I am hoping that when you receive information from me, you will be motivated to write letters if asked for, pass what you have learned on to others that you feel need to be informed, and consider joining CPA if you have not yet become a CPA Member. If you have any questions about CPA or want to learn more about the organization after checking out the website, I hope you will contact me at mrpinskton@aol.com or (707)

13 Educational consultants, in collaboration with referring mental health professionals, work with families to identify appropriate therapeutic treatment options for struggling students. Bob Casanova is an experienced, licensed marriage and family therapist who provides realistic, comprehensive recommendations to Therapeutic Schools, Residential Treatment Centers and Outdoor Therapeutic Programs for teens and young adults who need help coping with emotional, behavioral or psychological concerns. Bob Casanova, Educational Consultant, (707) Registration Deadline: February 20, 2013! Thursday, March 21 Sunday, March 24, 2013 Santa Rosa, California This training is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills and an understanding of the Balint group process in improving physician-patient relationships. Balint group leaders at all levels of experience are encouraged to attend, including those who are interested in leading groups, but have not begun to do so units AAFP CME credits approved. The brochure and registration materials can be found on the American Balint Society Website: Ritch Addison, PhD, Course Director: Voice Mail: (707) : provided by Dr. Diana Trichilo in a newly opened practice at 450 Pitt Avenue in Sebastopol. Formerly of the UCSF Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Trichilo specializes in the assessment of children of all ages and adolescents with learning and behavioral issues, including learning disabilities/adhd, developmental delays, autism/asperger's Disorder, neurological conditions/injury and mental health concerns. An assessment is done not only to diagnose cognitive difficulties but to better understand the whole child and develop an effective treatment plan. (707) : For APA approved CE units focused on the interface between spirituality and psychology/ psychotherapy, check out David Lukoff, PhD s Spiritual Competencies Resource Center website, Topics include: DSM: Religious and Spiritual Problems, Mindfulness and Mental Health, Spiritually-Oriented Interventions, and Forgiveness. Lessons include written text and audio-visual experiences plus links to related articles and abstracts. All lessons can be taken for free. There is a modest charge for CEs. Recent additions: Five lessons on forgiveness in clinical practice. New this month: Mindfulness for Parents and Families. Newly revised: Mystical Experience. David is a professor at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology. Complete training over four weekends in Alameda. Saturdays and Sundays: March 9 and 10; April 6 and 7; May 4 and 5; June 1 and 2, Non-profit, agency and prelicensed discounts available. BBS and CPA approved for 47.5 CE Credits. This all inclusive training meets and exceeds EMDR International Association standards. Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute, Andrew M. Leeds, Ph.D. Director of Training, EMDRIA and EMDR Europe Approved Trainer and author of A Guide to the Standard EMDR Protocols for Clinicians, Supervisors, and Consultants, Springer Publishing Company. Full details tml or call (707)

14 : Face to face consultation group sessions with Andrew M. Leeds, Ph.D. EMDRIA Approved Consultant meet EMDRIA standards for group consultation. We discuss case formulation, treatment planning issues, and how to enhance outcomes during the reprocessing phases of treatment. We meet the first (or occasionally the second) Thursday of the month from 8:30AM to 10:00AM at my office in downtown Santa Rosa. For more Rconsultation/localgroupconsult.html or call (707) : Gay men s group in Santa Rosa still has openings for new members. The group, which will focus on the issues of deep concern to gay men, will blend process, support, and experiential approaches such as expressive arts and ritual. Please encourage referrals to call Sil Machado, Ph.D. at (707) More information is also available at Submitting ads and announcements to the RPA Dialog: Lovely, quiet office with large window looking onto garden area for sublet Fridays and Mondays in Waterfall Towers beginning March 1, Full sandtray setup, kitchen facilities and utilities included. Contact Cynthia Kohles, Ph.D. (707) Submit items to the Newsletter Editor: Peggy O Toole, Ph.D., At RPAnewsletter@redwoodpsych.org WELCOME to New RPA MEMBERS: Linda Baggett, Ph.D. Pamela Brunner, Ph.D. Alan Dreifuss, Ph.D. Gordana Potrebic, Psy.D. Mollie Heckel, Ph.D. Patrick MacLeamy, Psy.D. Orren Perlman, M.D. Joe Puentes, Psy.D. Patricia Spiva, Psy.D. Denise Traina, Ph.D. Diana Trichilo, Ph.D. 14

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16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: February 28 CE Event at Osake: Peter Dunlap, Ph.D: Emotion and Transformation: Changing Individuals, Couples, and Communities April 3 CE Event at Union Hotel, 280 Mission Blvd in Santa Rosa: Jeffery R. Martin, Ph.D: "Fear, Phobias and Medical Procedures Redwood Psychological Association P.O. Box Santa Rosa, CA