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Children and Families
2009 Chair: Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D.
Provides advocacy and public education on issues related to Michigan children and families; provides networking and educational opportunities for MPA members interested in child and family issues.
Diversity
2009 Chair: Gregg Pizzi, Psy.D.
Develops and implements outreach to under-represented psychologists and communities, whether in terms of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, region or site of practice. The Task Force's goal will be to facilitate communication and develop joint activities and to identify ways in which MPA can address unmet needs and find opportunities for advocacy and support.
Ethics
2009 Chair: Alan Lewandowski, Ph.D.
Mission Statement: Educate members and non-members about the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association; adjudicate ethics complaints; provide consultation to psychologists and the public about ethics issues. Read more »
How to make an inquiry of the Michigan Pschological Association (MPA) Ethics Committee: For information regarding an ethics concern or complaint, you may call or write to:
The Michigan Psychological Association Ethics Committee
124 West Allegan Street
Suite 1900
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Phone: 517-347-1885
Fax: 517-484-4442
If you desire to have a concern or complaint reviewed by the MPA Ethics Committee, you will be asked to prepare and mail a written statement detailing your concern or complaint. The Ethics Committee meets on a monthly basis; you will be notified after an initial review of your concern or complaint is completed. Please note that the MPA Ethics Committee has jurisdiction for conerns and complaints in relation to MPA members only. Concerns or complaints initiated by a non-member must be received within five years of the occurrence of issues to be addressed or, if initiated by an MPA member, within one year.
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E-Committee
2009 Chair: Larry Friedberg, Ph.D.
Manages and develops content of the MPA website, manages the MPA Listserv. Read more »
Insurance
2009 Chair: Bruce Hillenberg, Ph.D.
Interface with third-party vendors regarding economic issues, insurance-related challenges to the practice of psychology, audit and other insurance-related matters; supports legislative issues with testimony; provides information and guidance for members regarding their practice.
Licensure
2009 Chair: Kristin Sheridan, Ph.D.
Monitors state and national licensing issues potentially relevant in Michigan; educates members and others on licensing trends and issues; consults with members and provides information on licensing-related questions/topics; teaches psychology students about the Michigan licensing law; attends bi-monthly meetings of the Michigan Psychology Board.
Mission Statement: To monitor state and national issues potentially relevant to the license of psychologists in Michigan. To inform MPA members, the professional psychology community, and the public about the purpose, function and processes involved in the license laws in Michigan.
Contact Person: Kristin Sheridan, Ph.D., e-mail: sheridankm@verizon.net
Recent Activities:
- Attend License Board meetings that occur every two months.
- Attend coalition group meetings where the role of licensed psychologists is an issue (e.g., Mental Health Coalition, Mental Health Code review meetings, Department of Consumer and Industry Affairs, Department of Community Health).
- Respond to inquiries from members and others about licensing issues.
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Membership
2009 Chair: Jack Haynes, Ph.D.
Develops strategy and policy related to membership development and retention, including: developing member benefits, advocating for member needs and concerns; screening nominations and making recommendations to the MPA Board for recipient of the annual Distinguished Psychologist Award.
Programs
2009 Chair: Carol Schwartz, Ph.D.
Plans and develops MPA continuing education programs and conferences, including the MPA Annual Convention.
Rural Affairs
2009 Chair: Stacey, Gedeon, Psy.D.
The mission of the Rural Affairs Committee is to develop and implement strategies for professional and membership development of psychologists in areas of the state that are under-served/rural.
Women's Advocacy
2009 Chair: Debra Brodie, Ph.D.
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Business of Practice Network (BOPN)
Disaster Response Network
2009 Chair: Susan Silk, Ph.D.
Provides for psychological first aid in response to critical incidents; facilitates on-site critical incident stress debriefing and/or crisis counseling; offers consultation on crisis intervention, disaster and trauma.
Medical Psychology
2009 Chair: Russell Ames, Ph.D.
Provides resources and information to the members of MPA regarding combined treatments, psychopharmacology and the prescriptive movement to enable them to be better informed in practice and the profession. This mission includes an objective to schedule and coordinate educational presentations on these topics around the state.
MPAGS Student Organization
Develops recommendations for MPA action in support of students in graduate academic programs in psychology.
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