Challenges and Opportunities Facing Military Psychology

APA Division 19 Military Psychology 2021 Research Symposium – “Challenges and Opportunities Facing Military Psychology”

A two-day virtual webinar on current topics in military psychology, co-hosted by Adler University and the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 19. No charge for participants; CEU credit also available at no cost.

Advance Symposium Schedule:

• Day One: Thursday – September 16, 2021
  • Morning Session:
    • 9:00 A.M. – Opening Session: Welcomes and Introductions
      • President of Division 19 the Society for Military Psychology
      • 2020 Regional Research Symposium Co-chairs and Advisor
    • 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. – Session 1: Chair Marina Bluvshtein, Ph.D.
      • “Consulting to the Israeli Defense Forces”
    • 10:30 to 10:45 A.M. – BREAK (Video Posters Presentations)
    • 10:45 to 11:45 A.M. – Session 2: “History of Division 19 on its 75th Anniversary”
    • 11:45 A.M. to 12:00 – BREAK (Video Posters Presentations)
    • 12:00 to 1:15 P.M. – Session 3: Luncheon Presentation: Senior Chief Shannon Kent, U.S. Navy Memorial Lecture
      • “Future Model for Operational Psychology”: D. Patrick O’Neil, Jr.
    • Afternoon Sessions:
      • 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. – Session 4: RUSH University and Medical Center – ROAD Home Program Panel Presentation: “Treatment Outcomes”
      • 2:30 to 2:45 P.M. – BREAK (Video Posters Presentations)
      • 2:45 to 4:15 P.M. – Session 5: University of Illinois Champaign Panel Presentation: “Research on Suicide”
      • 4:15 to 5 P.M. – Session 6: Panel Presentation: “Psychological Consequences of the Fall of Afghanistan on those who served and those who are still Serving”
      • 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. – Town Hall Meeting (non-CE Event): “The Fall of Afghanistan”
    • Day Two: Friday – September 17, 2021
      • Morning Sessions:
        • 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. – Session 7: Chair Beth Rom-Rymer, Ph.D.: “Prescription Privileging in the Military”
        • 10:30 to 10:45 A.M. BREAK (Video Posters Presentations)
        • 10:45 to 12:00 – Session 8: Chair Donna DiMatteo-Glibson, Ph.D.: “Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Leadership Education Opportunities for the Military”
        • 12:00 to 12:15 P.M. – BREAK (Video Posters Presentations)
      • Afternoon Sessions:
        • 12:15 to 1:30 P.M. – Luncheon Speaker – Session 9
          • “Providing on the Ground Mental Health Services during the Vietnam Conflict and the Establishment of the V.A. Vet Centers.” Shad Meshad, Founder & President of the National Veterans Foundation.
        • 1:45 to 3:30 P.M. – Session 10:
          • Chair – Stephen V. Bowles, Ph.D., ABPP: “National Security Psychology”
          • Laurie B. Moret, Ph.D., Author: “Consulting Psychology in National Security Organizations”
          • Mark A. Staal, Ph.D., Author: “Operational Psychology: A New Field to Support National Security and Public Safety”
        • 3:00 to 3:15 P.M. – BREAK (Video Posters Presentations)
        • 3:15 to 4:30 P.M. – Session 11: Chair Stephen V. Bowles, Ph.D., ABPP: “Positive Psychology, Resilience, and Mindfulness”
        • 4:30 to 5 P.M. – Special Informational Presentation: “Opportunities and Resources at the Pritzker Military Library & Museum”

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