California School of Professional Psychology

Debra Kawahara Elected President of American Psychological Association

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Psychological Association (APA) has announced the election of Debra Kawahara, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Distinguished Professor at Alliant University's California School of Professional Psychology, as their next President.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Psychological Association (APA) has announced the election of Debra Kawahara, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Distinguished Professor at Alliant University's California School of Professional Psychology, as their next President.
  • "I am honored to have been elected to this esteemed position of leading APA" said President-elect Kawahara.
  • "I am also deeply grateful to the members of our association for creating the unity that I have worked towards throughout my career.
  • She will have one year to carry out this vision as President of the APA.

Alliant University and San Diego Unified Partner Through TEACH-LEAD Program

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) have partnered through SDUSD's TEACH-LEAD program in order to support aspiring teachers on their educational journey. With both institutions dedicated to equity in education, representation in the classroom, and providing the support that teachers need both in education and practice, the partnership was a natural step toward shared impact.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) have partnered through SDUSD's TEACH-LEAD program in order to support aspiring teachers on their educational journey.
  • TEACH-LEAD San Diego (TLSD) is San Diego Unified's latest endeavor focused on eliminating barriers that hold future educators back from pursuing their goals.
  • TEACH-LEAD San Diego is the district's new "grow your own" teacher pipeline program, dedicated to supporting individuals in becoming teachers in their local communities.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Alliant University to our network of esteemed partners," said Kimberly Moore, San Diego Unified's Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Development, and leader for the TEACH-LEAD program.

Alliant International University Launches School of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

PHOENIX, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University today announced that it is expanding its professional practice offerings to include programs in nursing and health sciences.

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  • PHOENIX, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University today announced that it is expanding its professional practice offerings to include programs in nursing and health sciences.
  • The Alliant School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), based in Phoenix, Arizona, will initially offer two programs: Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing: Direct-Entry (MSN- DE).
  • Launching the School of Nursing and Health Sciences seemed a logical next step.
  • The School of Nursing and Health Sciences will be joining Alliant's network of professional practice schools including the California School of Professional Psychology and the California School of Education.

Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) Program Receives CACREP Accreditation

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Monday, August 22, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University , a leading professional practice university for mental health practitioners, announced today that its California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program has officially received accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University , a leading professional practice university for mental health practitioners, announced today that its California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program has officially received accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
  • This accreditation ensures that CSPP students are receiving a quality educational experience that is reviewed against rigorous CACREP standards by counselors and counselor educators.
  • "Receiving the CACREP accreditation is an important milestone for CSPP and a testament to our commitment to providing the highest level of educational excellence forourstudents," said Dr. David Paul, MACC systemwide program director.
  • CACREP curricula content areas are the required educational training for counseling licensure in most states, making CACREP-accreditation a pathway to portability.

California Schools VEBA honored as ‘Healthy People 2030 Champion’

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

California Schools VEBA has been recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion .

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  • California Schools VEBA has been recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion .
  • ODPHP recognizes California Schools VEBA, along with other Healthy People 2030 Champions, as part of a growing network of organizations partnering with ODPHP to improve health and well-being at the local, state and Tribal level.
  • California Schools VEBA is excited to collaborate with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and other partners nationwide on Healthy People 2030.
  • ODPHP is thrilled to recognize California Schools VEBA for its work to support the Healthy People 2030 vision, says RADM Paul Reed, MD, ODPHP Director.

Alliant Program Awarded HRSA Grant for Training Psychologists in Integrated Behavioral Health in the Central Valley

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

"We are grateful to be recognized by HRSA and awarded with the funding needed to advance our mission and give students hands-on training in integrated behavioral health, which will help them better serve our communities," said Dr. Ya-Shu Liang, program director of the Fresno Clinical Psychology PsyD program.

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  • "We are grateful to be recognized by HRSA and awarded with the funding needed to advance our mission and give students hands-on training in integrated behavioral health, which will help them better serve our communities," said Dr. Ya-Shu Liang, program director of the Fresno Clinical Psychology PsyD program.
  • GPE trains doctoral health psychology students, interns, and post-doctoral residents to provide integrated, interdisciplinary behavioral health and OUD and other SUD prevention and treatment services in high need, high demand areas.
  • Valley Health Team, a federally qualified health center serving many rural areas of the CentralValley is a major community partner for this grant.
  • For more information on the Clinical Psychology PsyD program on the Fresno campus, visit www.alliant.edu/psychology/clinical-psychology/psyd/fresno or reach out to [email protected].

25th SMART Survivors' Conference

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

EASTHAMPTON, Mass., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Conference August 20 21, 2022

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  • EASTHAMPTON, Mass., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Conference August 20 21, 2022
    The 2022 Online Annual Ritual Abuse, Secretive Organizations and Mind Control Conference August 20 21, 2022
    30 Years of Ritual Abuse, Mind Control and Dissociation Valerie Sinason
    In 1989 a Swedish psychologist, Anders Svensson rang me for help at the Tavistock Clinic in London.
  • He was a psychologist working with a woman with intellectual disability who reported abuse.
  • https://ritualabuse.us/smart/valerie-sinason/
    The modern FMS movement borrows most of its history, techniques, and research from prior false memory movements.
  • His child abuse and ritual abuse newsletter S.M.A.R.T.

Survivorship Celebrates its Tenth Conference

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The clinical conference will present empirical evidence of ritual abuse and complex trauma.

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  • The clinical conference will present empirical evidence of ritual abuse and complex trauma.
  • Survivor Conference Saturday and Sunday May 21 - 22, 2022 - The weekend survivor conference for survivors and their supporters will discuss breaking the global silence of ritual abuse and will provide resources and support for survivors.
  • Claudia Fischeris a German journalist with 20 years of expertise in investigating stories about ritual abuse and sexual trauma.
  • After their freeing, they started documenting their life with DID at einblogvonvielen.org which was followed by the podcast "Viele-Sein" in 2015.

Alliant International University Joins Forces with Kaiser Permanente for Mental Health Scholars Academy

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

With the goal to train hundreds of new mental health professionals in California, the Kaiser Permanente initiative seeks to address the increase in demand for mental health services across the state.

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  • With the goal to train hundreds of new mental health professionals in California, the Kaiser Permanente initiative seeks to address the increase in demand for mental health services across the state.
  • "We are pleased to work with Alliant International University to increase the pipeline of qualified, experienced, and diverse mental health professionals to improve access to mental health care for all who need it."
  • Other participating universities include University of San Francisco; Fielding Graduate University; California State University Long Beach; the Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences, and University of Massachusetts Global.
  • The Mental Health Scholars Academy is a Kaiser Permanente initiative to support the training of hundreds of new mental health professionals who intend to work for Kaiser Permanente in our Northern and Southern California regions.The academy works with participating academic programs and provides 75% tuition assistance to eligible Kaiser Permanente employees.

Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan Named the 26th President of Lewis & Clark College

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees announced today it has selected Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan as the colleges 26th president.

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  • The Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees announced today it has selected Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan as the colleges 26th president.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220126005963/en/
    Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan named the 26th President of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR.
  • "Robin rose immediately to the top of an impressive field of candidates," Lewis & Clark's Board of Trustees Chair Stephanie Fowler told Lewis & Clark faculty, staff and students this morning.
  • Those values will continue to be my north star as your president, she told Lewis & Clark community members.