Committee Meeting - Events
PRODUCED BY: Events Committee
DATE/TIME: September 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Zoom
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)
Events committee members will assist SDPA committees in the planning and execution of the organization’s various events. In addition to assisting with events planned by other committees, the events committee is responsible for working with the president to host the summer social, the fall conference, and the winter gala. The events committee organizes volunteer efforts that assist in selecting dates, venues, catering options, and sponsors for SDPA activities. Events committee members contribute to marketing, budgeting, poster session organization, awards, and entertainment aspects of SDPA’s events.
The Committee meets from 8-9am on the first Thursday of March, April, May, June, July, September, October, & November on zoom
For more information, please contact the Chair:
Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D.
The Good, The Dad, and the Ugly: Fathers’ Mental Health and Relationships through a Lifespan Development Lens
Presented by Dr. Daniel Singley and Dr. Jena King
1.5 CE Credits
Friday, September 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Live on Zoom
COST:
SDPA Members: $25 Non Members: $35
Given the crucial role of caring and emotionally available fathers in fostering secure attachment, the presenters will address the general role of fathers’ mental health, experience of a caring type of masculinity, and how paternal depression relates to attachment, specifically examining the relationship between fathers’ depression and pre-adolescent attachment to their fathers. The presenters will describe a reconceptualization of contemporary “Dad 2.0” as reflecting an inflection point that may allow for more willingness on men’s part to enact more caring relationships in their lives.
In addition to research on theory giving foundational information regarding mental health in early fatherhood and the psychology of modern masculinities, the presenters review findings from a non-experimental study used quantitative methods—correlation, regression, and mediation analyses—to explore non-causal, cross-sectional hypotheses. 42 father-child dyads (children aged 9-12) were recruited for the study. Fathers completed a demographic questionnaire, the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-V, and a self-report measure. Children completed the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment and the Experience in close relationship scale-revised Child version to examine the impact of paternal depression on attachment. A significant relationship emerged between pre-adolescents' total attachment scores on the Experience in close relationship scale-revised Child version and their father's depression status. Specifically, when fathers had an episode of major depressive disorder during their child’s life, children felt less securely attached.
These findings contribute to the limited literature on pre-adolescent attachment in the context of paternal depression and aligns with previous research showing infants are less securely attached to depressed fathers (Sethna et al., 2015; Sethna et al., 2018). While infant attachment is predictive of later adolescent development, researchers have not widely studied attachment during pre-adolescence (Moretti & Peled, 2004). Furthermore, this presentation broadens the conceptualization of fathers as men who are able to develop caring identities in a variety of relationships including with their children, family members, and friends.
Learning Objectives:
Apply theoretical and empirical knowledge of relationship between paternal mental health and attachment across developmental stages to enhance clinical conceptualization and treatment planning.
Analyze and evaluate the influence of masculinity and family systems dynamics on fathers’ mental health and parenting practices in diverse contexts.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and utilize the paternal identity shift in early fatherhood to foster positive father engagement and normalize fathers as caring and emotionally engaged in various relational roles
Target audience: Licensed Psychologists, Psychology Graduate Students, Allied Mental Health Professionals
Conflicts of Interest: There are no conflicts of interest with any of the speakers.
Daniel Singley, PhD
Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. Dr. Singley won the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Practitioner of the Year Award from the Division on Men & Masculinities. He is Past President of the APA’s Section on Positive Psychology and is currently the Past President of the APA’s Society for the Psychology of Men and Masculinities and the President’s Advisory Council for Postpartum Support International. He conducts trainings and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc nonprofit just for dads in order to give new fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants as well as their partners.
Jena King, PhD
Dr. King is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Men’s Excellence in San Diego, California. Her research and clinical work have given her extensive experience in men’s issues and fathers’ mental health. Her research focuses on how fatherhood depression relates to father-child attachment. Dr. King’s passion for working with fathers and birthing people focuses in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger management throughout the perinatal period as well as adolescence.
Conflicts of Interest: As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, San Diego Psychological Association is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Please review the conflict of interest guideline below.
APA Guidelines Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
CE Grievance Procedure SDPA is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists. SDPA will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. See CE Grievance Procedure. Attendance Policy: CE Credit and Certificates will not be issued to those who arrive later than 10 minutes or leave early from any course scheduled time. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure compliance with APA Guidelines.
Cancellation Policy: No refund will be given to any registered individual who is a no-show to a course. Any individual canceling within 72 hours of a course will be refunded 50% of the course fee.
American Psychological Association The San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SDPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
LCSW, LFMT, LEP & LPCC In California, APA approved CE’s are valid for licensed psychologists, licensed school psychologists, LCSW, LMFT, LEP & LPCC licensees. Though APA is a national organization, the out of state licensee should check with their state governing board to make sure that APA approved CE'’s are valid in their state for their license.
See SDPA Website Continuing Education Policies.
Committee Meeting - Aging Issues
PRODUCED BY: Aging Issues Committee (AIC)
DATE/TIME: September 8 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Aging Issues Committee (AIC) is to provide members with the opportunity to consult and network with others who work with older adults and to share treatment strategies and expertise. The Committee provides opportunities for professionals to share with each other their experiences related to aging and retirement. The Committee offers members and the public education/resources related to issues of aging.
The Committee meets on the second Monday of the month 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:
Kenneth S. Dellefield, Ph.D. kendellefield@gmail.com
Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. cacphd@me.com
Committee Meeting - Addictive Disorders
PRODUCED BY: Addictive Disorders Committee
DATE/TIME: September 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The purpose of the Addictive Disorders Committee is to provide members with the opportunity to consult and network with others who work with individuals with addictive disorders and to share treatment strategies and expertise. The Committee also offers members continuing education and resources in the area of addictive disorders.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Siri Hadland, Psy.D.
Committee Meeting - Disaster Psychology
PRODUCED BY: Disaster Psychology Committee
DATE/TIME: September 9, 2025 5:30 PM
The purpose of the Disaster Psychology Committee is to provide mental health support to disaster survivors and workers across the disaster continuum of preparedness, mitigation, response/recovery and promotion of resiliency.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM.
Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP drglipson@gmail.com
Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness
Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women
Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there!
The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically. The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:
Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com Women's Wellness Chair
Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+
PRODUCED BY: LGBTQ+ Committee
DATE/TIME: September 10, 2025 6:00 PM
The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues. The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community. They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.
The Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom.
Joseph Severino, Ph.D. jseverino@thecentersd.org 619-786-7044
Taeko Uchino, Psy.D. dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com
Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family
PRODUCED BY: Child, Youth and Family Committee
DATE/TIME: September 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families. Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.
The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
Susan Lagasse, Ph.D. susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net
Committee Meeting - CPD
PRODUCED BY: Continuing Professional Development Committee (CPD)
DATE/TIME: September 13 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Full Members Approved by Board!
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee ensures SDPA compliance with the standards and criteria for APA approved sponsors of continuing education for psychologists. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding the continuing professional development needs of SDPA members.
The Committee meets on the second Saturday of the month.
Bruce Liese, Ph.D. ABPP bliese@kumc.edu
Committee Meeting - Forensic
PRODUCED BY: Forensic Committee
DATE/TIME: September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chai
The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California. The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field. The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.
The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D. doctorabe@msn.com
Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity
PRODUCED BY: Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)
DATE/TIME: September 16, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.
The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Darlene Townes, Psy.D. dr.dtownes@gmail.com
Donielle Cohen, Ph.D. admin@doniellelmft.com
DATE/TIME: October 2, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SDPA 2025 Fall Conference
Navigating the Psychological Fallout of War & Conflict
APA CE Credits Pending Review Approval
October 3rd & 4th, 2025
October 3rd 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
October 4th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Social Hour: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
San Diego is home to war refugees, veterans, service members, immigrants, and border patrol agents. People are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and terrified by the geopolitical climate. Together, health and mental health providers will prepare for the psychological fallout of war and conflict on October 3rd and 4th, 2025 at Marina Village.
This conference will focus on:
Psychological and Nutritional Pathways to Resilience
Multimodal Group Treatment for Veterans
Clinical Care of Border Patrol Agents
Immigration and Mental Health
Healing Trans Military Trauma
Ethical Considerations in War
Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction
Registration is limited Due to venue limitations, participation in the conference is limited to 130 on a first-come first-serve basis. Make sure to register early to save your spot. All are welcome!
Day Of (1 Day)
Click here for Course Description
Conference Schedule
Day 1: October 3, 2025
7:30 - 8:00 AM
Registration and Check-In (Continental Breakfast, Beverages)
8:00 - 8:15 AM
Welcome Address, Nicole Karst, Psy.D.
8:15 - 9:15 AM
Naming the Uncertainty: Psychological and Nutritional Pathways to Resilience, Jaz Robbins, PsyD, BCHN
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop 1: Multimodal Group Therapy (MMGT) for Veterans with PTSD, Depression, and Alcohol Problems: Combining Effective Strategies for Optimal Outcomes, Bruce Liese, PhD, ABPP
12:15 - 1:30 PM
Lunch, Visit Exhibitors and Posters
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Workshop 2: Immigration and Mental Health: A Culturally Informed Approach for Mental Health Clinicians, Mariela Shibley, PsyD
4:30 - 4:45 PM
Break(Refreshments/Visit Exhibitors/Posters)
4:45 - 5:45 PM
From the Ranks to the Margins: Healing Trans Military Trauma, Sam Rodriguez, LCSW
Day 2: October 4, 2025
8:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshop 3: Ethical Considerations in a Time of War and Conflict: A Comprehensive Overview of Moral, Legal, and Philosophical Issues, Glenn Lipson, PhD, ABPP & David Leatherberry, JD
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Clinical Interventions for Border Patrol Agents, Mark W. Marvin, Ph.D. and Ashlee Fisher, PhD, LMFT, CCTP
3:00 -3:30 PM
Break (Refreshments/Visit Exhibitors/Posters)
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR): An Evidence-Based Transdiagnostic Therapy, Carolyn Allard, PhD
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Social Hour (All Attendees, Presenters and Exhibitors Welcome!)
NOTE: This conference is designed to meet the educational needs of clinical psychologists. Participants can earn up to (APA CE Credits Pending Approval) CE credits for their attendance. It is our belief that this conference will be of interest to other types of mental health professionals as well, however, those practitioners need to check with their own licensing agencies re specific educational requirements. (See APA Statement below).
If you have any questions about the conference, please email sdpa@sdpsych.org.
APA Guidelines Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest
Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
CE Grievance Procedure: SDPA is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists. SDPA will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants.
See CE Grievance Procedure.
Attendance Policy: CE Credit and Certificates will not be issued to those who arrive later than 10 minutes or leave early from any course scheduled time. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure compliance with APA Guidelines.
American Psychological AssociationThe San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SDPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
LCSW, LFMT, LEP & LPCC
In California, APA approved CE’s are valid for licensed psychologists, licensed school psychologists, LCSW, LMFT, LEP & LPCC licensees. Though APA is a national organization, the out of state licensee should check with their state governing board to make sure that APA approved CE's are valid in their state for their license.
Committee Meeting - Community Mental Health
PRODUCED BY: Community Mental Health Committee (CMH)
DATE/TIME: October 3, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The purpose of the Community Mental Health Committee (CMH) is to monitor developments in the area of community mental health, establishing liaison with community mental health agencies and organizations, and helping to facilitate the delivery of services by practicing psychologists to the underserved in the public mental health system in San Diego County. The Committee also provides information to the SDPA membership and the public about community mental health resources.
The Committee meets on the first Friday of the month every other month 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Karen Zappone, Ph.D. kzappone@san.rr.com Sherry Casper, Ph.D. drcasper@ctlcsd.com
DATE/TIME: October 8, 2025 6:00 PM
DATE/TIME: October 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
DATE/TIME: October 11 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
DATE/TIME: October 13 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
DATE/TIME: October 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DATE/TIME: October 14, 2025 5:30 PM
The Women’s Pain Summit: Science, Stories, and SolutionsAn Experiential Panel for Mental Health Providers
Presented by the Women’s Wellness CommitteeSan Diego Psychological Association
When: Saturday, October 18th from 8:30am-1:00pm ***Light breakfast will be served*** Where: In person at the SDPA Office United Way Building, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Overview
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent, complex, and misunderstood health issues facing women today. This experiential panel brings together clinicians, researchers, and lived experience experts to illuminate the intersection of women’s pain, trauma, and the need for integrated care models that bridge physical and mental health.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the patient experience of chronic pain, the physiology of pain, the impact of toxic stress and hormones, and how trauma-informed frameworks can radically shift outcomes for chronic pain patients—especially women. The session includes storytelling, case studies, clinical strategies, and interactive exercises designed to help providers listen differently, respond more compassionately, and advocate more effectively.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Panel Presenters
Tracey Chester, LMFT Founder, Pain Trauma Institute | Chronic pain specialist, author, and surf therapy researcher “A Life Shaped by Women’s Pain and Insight”
Michelle Sexton, ND Naturopathic physician and cannabis expert “The Biology of Pain: Toxic Stress, the Limbic System, and Neuroinflammation”
Autumn Backhaus, PhD Psychologist, women's health researcher “Hormones, Chronic Pain, and the Psychology of Healthcare Navigation”
Lisa McJunkin, LMFT Trauma therapist and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy specialist “Healing the Pain Body: Ketamine, Trauma Therapy, and the Nervous System”
Who Should Attend
Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, primary care-integrated providers, and any clinician working with women, trauma, or chronic illness.
Registration
For questions about the content of this presentation please contact Tracey Chester, LMFT: tracey@paintraumainstitute.com, www.paintraumainstitute.com
For questions about registration/Women’s Wellness Committee, please contact Claire Deierhoi-Clark, PhD: claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
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Contact Us:San Diego Psychological Association4699 Murphy Canyon Rd. Suite 105San Diego, CA 92123
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