News
4.19
GSAPP ON The Rutgers Today: A Message for World Autism Month
GSAPP just started a new video project "Psychology in 60 Seconds" to share psychological facts and insights, and raise the awareness of a series of mental health topics. The first episode "What is Autism?" is posted on Rutgers Today as the top story on April 5, 2019. In this video, GSAPP... read more
2.19
GSAPP participates in a $1.5 million grant awarded to Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC)
The Nicholson Foundation has awarded Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) a $1,500,000 grant to help fundamentally transform medical and behavioral health education and training across the University. UBHC will bring together stakeholders from the physical health, mental health, and... read more
1.19
Dean Conway Elected President-Elect of NCSPP
Rutgers University—New Brunswick Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) Dean Francine Conway has been elected as president-elect of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). An organization composed of delegates from programs and... read more
12.18
RCAAS Gives Back in 10th Annual Adopt-A-Family Campaign
This holiday season, the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) participated in the Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH) Adopt-A-Family Program, an annual campaign sponsored by the Rutgers University community in conjunction with local social service agencies. Once registered, the RCAAS was... read more
4.19
GSAPP ON The Rutgers Today: A Message for World Autism Month
GSAPP just started a new video project "Psychology in 60 Seconds" to share psychological facts and insights, and raise the awareness of a series of mental health topics. The first episode "What is Autism?" is... read more
2.19
DR. STANLEY MESSER GIVES AN INVITED PRESENTATION ON PSYCHOTHERAPY INTEGRATION AT THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK CITY
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, Dr. Stanley Messer gave an invited address on psychotherapy integration to faculty members of the Division of Psychotherapy, Dept. of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, NYC. Dr. Nancy McWilliams will address the same group on March 5, 2019 in the second... read more
2.19
Dr. Nicole Cain gives a presentation at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College
Dr. Nicole Cain was invited by the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine/Westchester Division, where she completed her postdoctoral fellowship, to present Psychology Grand Rounds on February 21, 2019. The title of her presentation was "Understanding Pathological Narcissism in... read more
2.19
Congrats to Dr. Brian Chu, students Denise Guarino and Christina Mele for publishing an article on Cognitive and Behavioral Practice journal
Congrats to GSAPP faculty Dr. Brian Chu, students Denise Guarino and Christina Mele for publishing an article "Developing an Online Early Detection System for School Attendance Problems: Results From a Research-Community Partnership" on Cognitive and Behavioral Practice journal!
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1.19
Dean Conway Elected President-Elect of NCSPP
Rutgers University—New Brunswick Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) Dean Francine Conway has been elected as president-elect of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). An organization composed of delegates from programs and... read more
11.18
EVENT RECAP: THE INSTALLATION OF THE KARMAZIN AND LILLARD ENDOWED CHAIR IN ADULT AUTISM EVENT
The Rutgers Board of Governors awarded the Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism to Vanessa Bal, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), whose unique research emphasizes a lifespan perspective in the understanding of Autism Spectrum... read more
11.18
Dr. Susan Forman and Dr. Jeffrey Shahidullah Publish New Book
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Forman and Dr. Jeffrey Shahidullah on their new book, Handbook of Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary Collaborative Approach! The book is published by Springer and will be released on December 10, 2018. Learn more and pre-order... read more
10.18
Dr. Anne Gregory receives the 2018 Joseph E. Zins Awards
Dr. Anne Gregory received the 2018 Joseph E. Zins Awards, which was established by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) in 2007 to honor the memory of Joe Zins. CASEL presents the Joseph E. Zins Awards to honor two outstanding action researchers at... read more
10.18
Dr. SungWoo Kahng is advocating for people with disabilities in Montana
GSAPP Associate Professor, Dr. SungWoo Kahng, is working with Disability Rights Montana (DRM) to support equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. DRM is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the human, legal, and civil rights of Montanans with disabilities while advancing... read more
10.18
Dr. Vanessa Hus Bal Awarded the Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism at Rutgers
The Rutgers Board of Governors has awarded the Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism to Vanessa Hus Bal, associate professor in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), whose unique research emphasizes a life span perspective in the understanding of autism... read more
2.19
Congrats to Dr. Brian Chu, students Denise Guarino and Christina Mele for publishing an article on Cognitive and Behavioral Practice journal
Congrats to GSAPP faculty Dr. Brian Chu, students Denise Guarino and Christina Mele for publishing an article "Developing an Online Early Detection System for School Attendance Problems: Results From a Research-Community Partnership" on Cognitive and Behavioral Practice journal! ... read more
9.17
Nicole Eskenasi was awarded
Nicole Eskenasi (4th year Clinical) was awarded the New Jersey Psychological Association Foundation’s Scholarship for Research on Diversity Issues for her submission, “Women Warriors: Exploring the Various Dimensions of Female Service-Members’ Role Identities." She will be receiving... read more
3.19
Congratulations to Brian Eichert and Ava Lorenzo for publishing an article on NASP Publication
Congratulations to GSAPP alumni Brian Eichert and Ava Lorenzo for publishing an article "Implementing SEL Initiatives as School Psychology Trainees: Pushback, Buy-In, and Progress" on Communiqué, the official newspaper of The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)!
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2.19
Monica Indart: Serving Some of the Most Vulnerable
Monica Indart: Serving Some of the Most Vulnerable
Monica Indart, PsyD (Clinical '94)
Dr. Monica Indart (’94) has made it part of her life’s work to champion the causes of some of the world’s most vulnerable people: refugee immigrant asylum seekers. For almost 20 years, through her... read more
2.19
Roy Aranda Hosts New Spanish TV Show
Dr. Roy Aranda Hosts New Spanish TV Show
Dr. Roy Aranda in the show with the Immigration Attorney David Sperling
GSAPP alum Roy Aranda (’82) is the host of a new talk show on Spanish-language television network, TribunaTV. Aranda began the show “to empower Hispanic viewers by... read more
12.18
The Peterson Prize has been bestowed upon David B. Sacks, PsyD, ABPP
One of GSAPP’s most distinguished awards, the Peterson Prize, has been bestowed upon David B. Sacks, PsyD, ABPP. This award was named for Donald R. Peterson, the first dean of GSAPP, to recognize an alumnus for outstanding contributions to the profession. A travel scholarship awarded to a student... read more
4.18
Dr. Ed Adams and APA Division 51 Conference in the News
Dr. Edward Adams ('79), a GSAPP alumn and current American Psychological Association (APA) Division 51 president, facilitated a workshop, "Facing the Issues: Masculinities in Research and Practice,” at the APA's Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, Division 51... read more
4.18
GSAPP Alum Roy Aranda Inducted Into National Academies of Practice
GSAPP Alumn Dr. Roy Aranda ('82) was inducted into the National Academies of Practice as a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow of the Pscyhology Academy at their induction ceremony and awards banquet on April 14, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. Aranda was one of three psychology inductees,... read more
2.18
ALUM ROY ARANDA was Interviewed to discuss the Parkland School Shooting
GSAPP alum Dr. Roy Aranda (’82) was interviewed by Wliny Radio on Tuesday, Feb 27 to discuss the Parkland school shooting and the hot topic about arming teachers. Listen to the radio program at https://www.spreaker.com/user/iradiousa/standing-on-principal-0202718.
2.18
GSAPP HOSTS ALLIANCE TO END HATE NJ
GSAPP hosted the inaugural meeting of the Alliance to End Hate NJ on February 15, 2018, at the Center for Applied Psychology. The event drew representatives from a wide variety of organizations and institutions, including schools, law enforcement, the U.S. Congress, faith-based organizations, and... read more
2.18
ALUM LINDA TAMM TRAVELS TO CUBA WITH WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL GROUP
Linda Tamm (Clinical, ’98) recently travelled to Cuba with a women’s entrepreneurial group, Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. The trip afforded Tamm (third from right) with the opportunity to network with other American business women, tour fledgling Cuban businesses, and... read more
1.18
Alum Chris Kotsen Coauthors Article Published in CHEST Journal
Alum Chris Kotsen (Clinical PsyD ‘94) has coauthored an article, “Use of Expired Air Carbon Monoxide Testing in Clinical Tobacco Treatment Settings,” published in CHEST Journal, the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians. Carbon monoxide (CO) testing is considered an easy... read more