Originally published: . Volume 14, No. 5. Source pages: 15.
10 Years Ago … What The Psychology Times was reporting on in May 2013
Researchers from Across State to
Present at APS Convention
Researchers from around the state will present their work in poster
sessions at the Association for Psychological Science 25th Annual Convention, to be held May 23 to 26, in Washington, DC. Undergraduates, graduate students, and professors in psychology from Centenary, LaTech, Loyola, Tulane, U. of Louisiana– Lafayette, U. of New Orleans, and Xavier University will demonstrate their research skill and contributions for what is becoming the premier scientific organization for those in psychology.The Times talked with Dr. Donna Thomas, Chair at Louisiana Tech […]
Dr. Kathy Steele Brings Multi-Cultural
Focus to Teaching, Counseling
Kathryn Steele recently returned from Havana, Cuba, where she helps train counselors in her role as Director and Professor of Counseling Professors Training Program for the Baptist Seminary there since 2009. The bilingual, associate professor from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, brings a diverse background and multi-cultural focus to all her duties, developed in part from over 20 years of missionary work in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Dr. Susan Andrews Earns
Gold for Stress Solutions
Dr. Susan Andrews has won the
Gold Award in her category from Independent Publishers Book Awards. She received the Gold award last month in the Parenting book category for her Stress Solutions for Pregnant Moms: How Breaking Fee form Stress Can boost Your Baby’s Potential, independently published by Twin Span Press. The Independent Publisher Book Awards have been conducted annually to honor each year’s best independently published titles. “The ‘IPPY’ Awards reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing.” Behavior Analyst Bill
Sails Through Senate
While Senate Bill 134 for the creation of a new, independent
board for behavioral analysts needed tweaking to the tune of 37 amendments, most minor, it was passed favorably out of committee and easily passed the full Senate on Monday with a vote of 30 to 1.
Janice Huber, Certified Behavior Analyst and Secretary for the Louisiana Behavior Analysis Association (LaBAA), told the Times, “We endorse SB 134 as is currently written and are encouraged by it's legislative support and progress.”
The bill will create an independent board for behavior analysts and also regulate assistant behavior analysts and technicians, who will register with the board.
Mental Health Courts – HB 71
Passes Easily
A bill by Senator Sharon Broome of Baton Rouge passed the Senate floor with a vote of 35 to 0 and was sent to the House on Monday, April 29.
The legislation will authorize mental health court treatment programs in the state, allowing the chief judge of each judicial district to establish a mental health court. The bill defines terms related to the mental health court treatment programs, mental health court professionals, pre- and post- adjudicatory programs, combination programs, and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues. Senator Mills 'Resolution– Commends the LA Coalition for Violence Prevention
Senator Fred Mills, from New Iberia, offered a Senate Concurrent Resolution commending the Louisiana Coalition for Violence Prevention for its efforts to help improve the early detection of those at risk for interpersonal violence in the state. Cindy Nardini, steering committee member of the Coalition, noted, “I appreciate the time, assistance, and understanding that Senator Mills gave in the process of obtaining this resolution. He supported the idea and mission from our very first meeting. This resolution will aid in spreading the word about the coalition and our mission to reduce violence in Louisiana.”
Drs. Darlyne Nemeth, Kelly Ray, Organize
Conference
In Ecopsychology for WCP The U.S. Chapter of the World Council on Psycho-therapy (WCP) held a symposium featuring Thomas Doherty, PsyD, ecopsychologist, as part of the it’s annual meeting, March 22, 2013, in Baton Rouge. Dr. Darlyne Nemeth and Dr. Kelly Ray organized the training experience that focused on environmental trauma.
North Louisiana Behavioral & Social
Sciences Conference Held at LaTech
The Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student Organization (CPDSO) of Louisiana Tech University hosted a conference April 26 and 27, named the North Louisiana Behavioral & Social Sciences Conference.
“We are so proud of our students for providing a regional venue to highlight the knowledge base and research opportunities in Louisiana and nearby states,” Dr. Thomas said.
Louisiana Tech Assistant Professor Dr. Janelle McDaniel (L) and graduate student Victoria Felix look over their research team’s poster to present at the Association for Psychological Science in Washington, DC. (Photo by B. Waters)
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