2017 KPA Convention Wrap Up
Many thanks to all who participated in making KPA's 2017 Annual Convention, A Balancing Act: Innovation and Keeping the Heart of Psychology, such a tremendous success. There were many outstanding speakers and workshops, and lots of great networking opportunities as we came together for our yearly "family reunion." A special thank you to Convention Chair Dr. Marianne McClure, the entire 2017 Convention Committee, and all of our wonderful volunteer presenters!
We'll be back in Lexington in 2018 for what promises to be yet another wonderful gathering. Save the dates: November 1-3, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort. In the meantime, the KPA Central Office is pleased to share this brief KPA 2017 Annual Convention overview with you.
CE Evaluations & Certificates
If you have not completed the evaluation forms for the workshops you attended at the convention, please do so by November 30. The forms will be disabled on December 1, 2017. If you are having trouble accessing your evaluation forms, or the certificates that we sent upon completion of your evaluations, please contact Sarah Burress, KPA Event Specialist, at [email protected]
Convention Photos
View photos taken during Convention on the KPA Facebook page! If you have photos you would like to add, please send them to [email protected].
KPA Annual Awards
The 2017 KPA Annual Awards luncheon was held on Thursday, November 2nd, during the KPA Convention. Congratulations to the award recipients!
2017 KPA Hall of Fame Inductee
Howard Bracco, Ph.D.
Judith Peoples, Ph.D.
David Hanna, Ph.D.
Distinguished Career in Psychology
Kevin Pernicano, Ph.D.
Patricia Pernicano, Psy.D.
Psychologist of the Year
Lisa Powell, Ph.D.
Jack Runyon Community Service Award
Ida Dickie, Ph.D.
Schuster Advocacy Award
Steve Katsikas, Ph.D.
Media Award
Jamie Lucke
Multicultural Professional Development Award
Andri Yennari, Ph.D.
Multicultural Professional Development Award – Student Category
Jessica Flores
Distinguished Public Service Award
Senator Reginald Thomas
Distinguished Public Service Award
Representative Addia Wuchner
Awards sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation.
Convention Surveys
Thanks to all who took the time to complete a Convention Survey. We take your comments seriously, and find them very helpful for future planning. Survey responses will be forwarded to the 2017 Convention Committee. Survey responses were largely very positive this year. Resoundingly, respondents expressed appreciation for the input and perspective of national Featured Speakers. Workshop evaluations for this year's KPF-sponsored Diversity speaker, Dr. Sandra L. Shullman, Ph.D. were also very positive, and the Foundation plans to continue to provide support to bring in a national speaker to address topics of diversity and multiculturalism. As has been typical, responses were split nearly 50/50 regarding a preference for a suburban or downtown location. Knowing that we cannot accommodate every member's preference every year, we plan to continue alternating the Annual Convention between Lexington and Louisville, and to mix up the venues between downtown and suburban. We hope that you will continue to attend the Convention, even on the years that don't match your first choice! We look forward to seeing you again next November. In the meantime, take note of a full calendar of CE events throughout 2018.
Congratulations to Dr. Marlena Woodmansee whose name was drawn from the completed Convention Surveys for a $50 off of KPA Membership!
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Convention Committee
Thank you for all your hard work!
Committee Chair
Marianne McClure, Ph.D.
Committee Members
Holly Brown, Ed.S.
Alissa Briggs, Ph.D.
Patricia Burke, Ph.D.
Karen Guettler, M.S.
Maria Grazia Levin, Psy.D.
Amanda Merchant, Ph.D.
Thomas Miller, Ph.D.
Marilyn Robie, Ph.D.
Bill Stoops, Ph.D.
Tim Thornberry, Ph.D.
Lisa Willner, Ph.D.
Silent Auction Coordinator
Nicole Begg, Ph.D.
If you have an interest in participating on next year's Convention Committee, please complete this quick and easy application form.
Reception and Ceremony Honoring New Psychology Licensees
Dr. Jamie Hopkins, Chair of the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, was on hand to swear in several of the Commonwealth's newest additions to our profession, while KPA members, including members of the KPA Board and Executive Director, were on hand to offer personal welcomes and congratulations.
Kentucky Psychological Foundation - Silent Auction
This year's annual Silent Auction raised close to $3000 for the benefit of the Kentucky Psychological Foundation. The Foundation's vision is for all Kentuckians to embrace the positive value of psychology in their lives, and its mission is to build a psychologically healthy Kentucky by embracing diversity, helping all Kentuckians discover and reach their full potential, promoting healthy behavior, and helping individuals cope with life’s changes.
KPF sponsors the Spring Academic Conference, Cultural competence training for psychology professionals, Multi-cultural scholarships, and more. Many thanks to KPF and KPA Board members and our other Silent Auction donors for their generosity, all those who bid on items for their participation and enthusiasm.
2018 Convention Planning!
Let us know your suggestions for workshop topics, featured speakers, and social events for the 2018 Convention by completing a CE Suggestion Box form. We will pass along your suggestions to the 2018 Convention Committee.
Save the Date! November 1-3, 2018, Griffin Gate Marriot- Lexington, KY
Upcoming Events
Registration Open!
Jan 8- Effective Advocacy - Every Voice Counts!, 3 CE
Feb 23- Suicide Assessment & Management: An Overview for Clinicians Working with Individuals and Families, 6 CE
Mar 19- Shame and Self-Loathing in the Treatment of Trauma, 6 CE
In the Works
Apr 24- KPF Diversity Conference
May 18- Ahead of the Game: Keeping Perspective in Youth Sports, 3 CE
Jun 22- Advanced Supervision, 3 CE & Ethics, 3 CE
July/Aug- CE Roadshows
Sept. 21- Adolescent Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment: Best Practices for Better Outcomes, 3 CE & Assessing Appropriateness for Chronic Opioids and Risk for Abuse, 3 CE
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