Dr. White

Winnie & Rue

Comments from the Communication Co-Chair

As we end the third quarter of 2019, I’d like to share a few thoughts about upcoming activities.

September: I am excited to be joining IPA in the Out of Darkness community walk for suicide prevention on Saturday, September 14. If you are interested in attending, please sign up here. IPA shirts are available, whether or not you are attending the walk, and can be purchased here. These shirts are not specific to suicide prevention and can be worn at many IPA events. I attended the Out of Darkness walk last year and it is overwhelming to see how many lives are affected by suicide. I myself have lost loved ones to suicide. This walk is a great reminder of the importance of the work psychologists do, whether through training, research, supervision, direct service, public policy, outreach, or other activities. I hope you will join us this year and walk in support of our community. Friends, family, and fur-babies welcome! Weather-permitting, my two dogs, Winnie & Rue, will be joining us (see photo). If you are unable to walk but wish to contribute, please donate to the IPA team using this link.

October: My Co-Chair, Dr. Kris Chapleau, will be taking a more active role in the fourth quarter of 2019, as she prepares her transition to Communication Committee Chair in 2020. Please join me in welcoming her to this role.

November: IPA is changing the format of Fall Conference a bit this year from a 2-day event to a single-day conference. The CE committee and Fall Conference sub-committee have been working hard to bring us a fantastic group of presenters, including my former Department Chair, Dr. Sharon Bowman, who will deliver the Keynote Address. I look forward to seeing many of you there! Please be sure to stop me and say hello. I am always glad to put faces to names for those of us who have only “met” via email.

Finally, I want to follow-up on a few features the Communication Committee has been working hard on over the past few months and invite your feedback. We would love to hear/read your thoughts on the new formats for our newsletters: 1) this version, the Indiana PSYConnect, which shows a more personal side of IPA membership, and 2) the more traditional Indiana NEWSLetter, which shares important facts/news happening throughout IPA and Indiana. We would also appreciate any feedback you have about the IPA Message Boards (which you may think of as our listserv). And finally, we invite each of you to contact us with any contributions you might have for either version of our newsletter, including but not limited to: personal announcements (weddings, births, anniversaries, etc.), professional announcements (awards, job changes, graduations, publications, psychologists in the news, etc.), interest in becoming more involved in IPA activities, and interest in being featured as a new member or a psychologist in a non-traditional role.

Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts and for your on-going dedication to IPA. We could not be a successful organization without each of our members, and we appreciate you!

Sincerely,

Aarika V. White, Ph.D., HSPP

President-Elect and Communication Committee Co-Chair, Indiana Psychological Association

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New Member Spotlight

IPA welcomes Dr. Floyd “Wally” Cole to membership in IPA. Having grown up in the town that is the home of the Wizard of Oz Museum in Kansas, he realizes that he is not “in Kansas anymore”. Wally and his wife reside in Evansville and have two young children, ages 2 and 4. His wife is a lawyer and Wally is in private practice. He shared with us that he has experience in individual, family, marriage, and group therapy with children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and members of the LGBT community. Currently, Wally provides therapy, disability evaluations, evaluations for hire for the police, sheriff, and fire departments, and evaluations for children and adults for a variety of areas (e.g. ADHD, depression, anxiety, etc.). Wally, we look forward to meeting you at our Annual Conference or another IPA meeting soon.

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Lynn Gilman, Ph.D. was awarded the APA Division 17 Section for Supervision and Training, Outstanding Supervisory Counseling Practitioner Award In Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Supervision and Training, August 2019. Lynn is pictured with Joel Wong.

Sharon Bowman, Ph.D., HSPP, ABPP, LMHC, Department Chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling at Ball State University, received the APAGS Raymond D. Fowler Award for outstanding contributions to students’ professional development.

Aura Ankita Mishra, a 7th year doctoral student at Purdue University in the department of Human Development and Family Studies and a 3rd year student in the MPH program. Aura received TWO awards at the annual APA conference:

• the Graduate Research Award, American Psychological Association, Div. 20 ($500), and
• the Best Graduate Poster (Div. 20), Selected for presentation at APA-wide Poster at Sunset competition.

Both awards were for the poster: Childhood maltreatment and depressive symptoms in adulthood: Differential effects of stress types. The paper was recently publishes in the Journal - Aging and Mental Health.

IPA President Maria P. Hanzlik, Psy.D., HSPP, received the “Notable Achievements as an Early Career Psychologist” award presented by the APA committee on ECPs with support from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists at last week's APA Conventions 2019.

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Dr. Blake

“Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Headaches”

Hillary Blake, Psy.D., HSPP, IU Health Riley Hospital for Children

Hillary Blake, Psy.D., HSPP, IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
I am a child and adolescent psychologist who specializes in pediatric psychology. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to assist individuals in coping with medical conditions while they are hospitalized at Riley Hospital. In addition, I use biofeedback to assist individuals who have headaches and work closely with the neurology clinic at Riley Hospital. Besides my work in pediatric psychology, I am also involved in working with children and adolescents with disruptive behavior disorder and ADHD. I am interested in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and consultations. I also enjoy teaching and supervising residents, medical students, and psychology interns.

Dr. Boo

Dr. Rose-Freeman

“Gold-Standard Assessment and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder”
Jenelle N. Boo, Ph.D., HSPP, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Nichole Rose-Freeman, Psy.D., Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

Dr. Boo is the Director of the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team and Trauma Recovery Services at the Roudebush VAMC. She has years of experience treating military, sexual, and interpersonal trauma and is a VA certified provider in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint therapy for PTSD (CBCT-PTSD). Dr. Boo actively treats patients with PTSD and provides consultation to clinicians hospital-wide regarding PTSD treatment services. As associate faculty with IU School of Medicine’s Psychiatry Department and a member of Roudebush’s psychology training committee, Dr. Boo has regular opportunities to provide supervision and training on trauma assessment and treatment to psychiatry residents and doctoral interns alike.

Dr. Rose-Freeman is a clinical psychologist in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team and Trauma Recovery Services at the Roudebush VAMC. Before beginning this position in 2018, she was a PTSD/Substance Use Disorder specialist at Battle Creek VAMC working both in a residential PTSD program and an outpatient PTSD Clinical Team. She specialized in PTSD during her internship and residency has treated a wide variety of trauma experiences, including combat, military sexual trauma, and childhood trauma, in both group and individual therapy formats. Dr. Rose-Freeman is a VA certified provider in Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), and is also competent in Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Dr. Bowman

“Grahams vs. Nillas? Acknowledging Diversity in Cookies (and in Practice)”
Sharon L. Bowman, Ph.D., HSPP, ABPP, LMHC, Professor and Chair in the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology & Counseling at Ball State University

Dr. Bowman is Professor and Chair in the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology & Counseling at Ball State University. She is also a psychologist in private practice in Muncie, Indiana. Her doctoral degree is from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with an internship at the University of Delaware’s student counseling center. She is a Fellow of APA through Divisions 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) and 45 (Society for the Scientific Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race). She is a Past President of Division 17. Dr. Bowman is a member and past chair of the Indiana State Psychology Board, and current President of the American Board of Counseling Psychology. She is also a longtime disaster mental health volunteer and instructor for the American Red Cross, working, in local, regional, and national capacities. Dr. Bowman’s research and clinical interests are in supervision, mentoring and training, disaster psychology, and broadly-defined issues of diversity.

Dr. Maass

“Feminist Psychology and the Meaning of Gender Abuse”
Vera Sonja Maass, Ph.D., HSSP, Living Skills Initiatives, LLC

Vera Sonja Maass, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Indianapolis since August 1984. Prior to that she worked at the Dunn Mental Health Center in Richmond, Indiana and later as branch director for Randolph County. Her theoretical background is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She has had individual supervison by Albert Ellis, Ph (RET). Vera Maass has presented papers at numerous professional conferences nationally and internationally and is the author of nine professional books. Currently, she is working on her tenth book about Feminist Psychology.

Dr. Quiros

“Digital Assessments: How the Q-interactive System Enhances Clinician and Client Experience”
Alexander Quiros, Ph.D., MBA, Pearson

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Alexander Quiros specialized in clinical assessment with an emphasis on forensic evaluations and bilingual assessments/ bilingual psychotherapy before earning his PhD in Clinical Psychology. For two years he worked as a staff psychologist at the San Antonio State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital treating and assessing severe mental illness, before accepting a position as clinical director of a psychosocial rehabilitation clinic at Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Throughout his career, he has also taught graduate and undergraduate level courses at Texas A&M University, St. Mary’s University, Our Lady of the Lake University, and University of Phoenix. Recently he completed his MBA in Finance at Walden University and is a Consultant for Pearson. As a Solutions Analyst for Pearson he trains and provides consultation services to professionals who use the Q-Interactive system and other Pearson assessment tools.

Dr. Rodriguez

“A Flexible, Modular Approach to Evidence-based Psychosocial Treatment for Youth”
Gabriela M. Rodríguez, Ph.D, HSPP, Indiana University School of Medicine

Gabriela M. Rodríguez, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. She serves as staff psychologist in the ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Outpatient Clinic at Riley Hospital for Children. She also provides child and adolescent behavioral health services through the CHOICE Integrated Care Program. Dr. Rodríguez earned her BS in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. She earned her PhD in Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology from Florida International University, where she was a Worlds Ahead graduate. She completed her clinical internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University.

Dr. Rodríguez’s research interests include effectiveness and implementation of evidence-based interventions for youth mental health problems within community settings. Her clinical work involves assessment and treatment of ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and comorbid disorders using evidence-based treatments, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC).

Dr. Schroeder

“Turning Distress into Joy: Time-Honored, Research-Supported Methods for Improving Mood & Resiliency”

James F. Schroeder, Ph.D., Vice President of the Department of Psychology & Wellness, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center

James F. Schroeder, Ph.D., Vice President of the Department of Psychology & Wellness, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center

Jim Schroeder, Ph.D, is a pediatric psychologist and Vice President of the psychology department at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, Indiana. He resides in Evansville with his wife, Amy, and their eight children. He received a BS from Ball State University with a major in psychology and minors in social work and counseling psychology. He graduated with a PhD in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University in 2005. In addition to seeing youth with a wide range of backgrounds and psychological issues, he specializes in evaluating and working with children (and their families) diagnosed with autism spectrum, learning, sleep, attention-deficit, and other developmental issues. He also writes a monthly column for parents and professionals entitled Just Thinking, which can be found along with many other articles and books on his personal website: www.james-schroeder.com. He regularly writes for a number of online magazines and speaks widely on topics, especially related to youth and technology. In addition to his life as a father and psychologist, Dr. Schroeder is actively involved in endurance events. He has completed an Ironman and multiple ultramarathons and commutes to work by bike, and is always dreaming about the next backpacking trip.

Dr. Rose-Freeman

“Forgiveness in Clinical Practice”
Mary J. Schwendener , Ph.D, HSPP, ABPP, MDiv, InnerConnections Counseling

Mary Schwendener, PhD HSPP ABPP MDiv, is a staff psychologist for the Home Based Primary Care program at the Dayton VA. In this position, she provides psychotherapy to elderly Veterans in their homes throughout western Ohio and eastern Indiana. Mary is the founder and chief psychologist at InnerConnections Counseling in Richmond, IN. For many years, her mission has been working with trauma. After clients struggled with the spiritual aspects of their trauma, she decided to attend seminary and received a Masters of Divinity (MDiv). In seminary, she became interested in forgiveness as a spiritual and secular practice. She is currently writing a book on this subject and believes that forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves. When not working, Mary is the Dog Mom to Victor the Viszla.

Dr. Steck

Dr. Wise

“Unlocking the Mystery of Nonverbal Learning Disorder”
Julie T. Steck, Ph.D., HSPP, CRG/Children’s Resource Group
Jillian Wise, Ph.D., HSPP, CRG/Children’s Resource Group

Dr. Julie Steck is a psychologist with CRG/Children’s Resource Group, a multi-specialty behavioral health practice. Dr. Steck specializes in the evaluation of children and adolescents with developmental, learning, emotional, and behavioral concerns. In addition to evaluation, Dr. Steck focuses on treatment of children and adolescents through individual therapy the child/adolescent and through working the family and school personnel to assist them in adapting to the child’s needs. Areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, ADHD and learning disorders. Dr. Steck has worked with children for over 45 years as a teacher, school psychologist and psychologist.

Dr. Jillian Wise is a pediatric neuropsychologist, who specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has experience working with children and adolescents who present with complex and chronic medical conditions as well as developmental concerns, including epilepsy, stroke, neurofibromatosis, brain tumors, cancers, congenital heart disease, genetic disorders, hydrocephalus, prematurity/low birth weight, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and learning disorders.

Dr. Wise completed a 2-year neuropsychology fellowship at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL after completing an internship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/University of Tennessee Professional Psychology Internship Consortium in Memphis, Tennessee. She began at CRG in October 2018. CRG is a multi-specialty behavioral health practice.

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