The OP Review November 2006 - Ohio Psychological Association

Psych TalkDon’t miss your opportunity to shareyour research presentations andpublished materials. Psych Talk isa feature to the OP Review that allowsOPA members to share informationabout the presentations they havegiven or recent items that have beenpublished. Please submit your 50-100word piece to Katie Crabtree Thomas, director of communications and education,to kcrabtree@ohpsych.org. The next deadline is February 1, 2007.Dr. Christine Charyton, visiting professor in psychology at the Ohio StateUniversity at Newark, presented a research instrument assessing creativity inengineering design at the American Psychological Association (APA)Convention in New Orleans at an invited talk sponsored by APA Division 10,the Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts. Dr.Charyton, Jagacinski, Lilly and Merrill (a team of psychologists and engineers)found that their measure, the Creativity Engineering Design Assessment (CEDA),may indicate that constructs specific to engineering design may differ fromgeneral creativity constructs, as indicated by correlations with other generalcreativity measures. Preliminary results indicated a significant interaction effectbetween class (engineering or psychology) and gender (p=.02).Dr. Norah Feeny, associate professor in the department of psychology anddirector of the PTSD Treatment & Research Program at Case Western ReserveUniversity, and Dr. Lisa Stines, project director in the PTSD Treatment &Research Program at Case, will be presenting two papers at the InternationalSociety for Traumatic Stress Studies 22nd annual meeting in November. Theresearch is focused on characteristics of children seeking treatment for violencerelatedposttraumatic stress disorder and the relationship between change intrauma-related cognitions and treatment outcome for PTSD in adults.Walter Kania, PhD, published the book “Healthy Religion: A PsychologicalGuide to Mature Faith.” This book examines the root of unhealthy religiouspractices in the United States and explores the traits common in peopleexhibiting unhealthy religious practices. The book is available throughAuthorHouse at www.authorhouse.com.David Lowenstein, PhD, published the article “Preparing Your Child forKindergarten” in the “Connecticut Parent Magazine” in August. In June, hisarticle on “Independence Day: Establishing Limits During Early Adolescence”appeared in the “Florida Parent Magazine.”Marty Traver, PhD, presented a workshop with Wayne Graves, PhD, for theSupreme Court of Ohio Judicial College Conference on psychological andcustody evaluations.Craig S. Travis, Ph.D., published a self-help book titled “Daily Dose ofPositivity: Mental Supplements for Better Health” (iUniverse, Inc.). In this mentalhealth guide, learn how stress and negativity have an adverse affect on yourmind and body and how to “train your brain” toward Positivity to achieveoptimal health. The book provides a summary of research from health,counseling and positive psychology and offers 202 ways to train your brainfor positivity.He has also presented a series of full day seminars titled “Is it anxiety disorderor maladaptive coping? The functionality of anxiety and depression” inColumbus; Atlanta; Birmingham, AL; Richmond and Roanoke, VA; Raleigh, NC;and, Fort Meyers, West Palm Beach, Miami, Daytona, Orlando, and Tampa, FL.Leon VandeCreek, PhD, co-authored the book “Practical Ethics for Psychologists:A Positive Approach.”OPA AnnouncesNew Operations & SupportServices CoordinatorBert’e Graham has been appointed to thenewly created position of operations andsupport services coordinator (OSSC) at theOhio Psychological Association (OPA).Bert’e comes to OPA with a variedbackground in association work. She spent11 years at the Ohio TelecommunicationsIndustry Association (OTIA) as office manager.Her tenure at the OTIA included the tumulusyears of the deregulation of telephonecompanies. Bert’e spent three years at theAssociation of Ohio Health Commissioners(AOHC) as director of operations. After the9/11 tragedy, she was involved with thedevelopment of emergency services due toterrorists’ attacks and the implementation ofHIPAA.As the OSSC, she will be responsible forimportant aspects of the central officeoperations and will provide support servicesto OPA staff.A native of Columbus, Bert’e resides inGalloway with her husband, Stephen, andhas two children and two grandchildren.Glennon J. KarrAttorney at LawLegal Services forPsychological Practices(614) 848-3100Outside the Columbus area,The Toll Free No. is:(888) 527-7529(KARRLAW)Fax: (614) 848-3160E-Mail: karrlaw@rrohio.com1328 Oakview DriveColumbus, OH 43235OP REVIEW 21