Happy 45th Anniversary from Dean Francine Conway

Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm

The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology claims a rich history as a preeminent professional school of psychology. As we mark our 45th year, we also begin a new chapter guided by our strategic plan, Excellence: Inspire. Prepare. Excel.

Over the past two years, we have come together as “One GSAPP,” and I am excited to continue our journey together as we work to retain our standard of excellence, continue to serve the... read more

Psychology and Beyond: Navigating Work, Family, Social Activism and the Other Interest That Make Us Human

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us for a student-moderated panel discussion with local psychologists on how they balance their careers in psychology along with other interests and priorities.  Pizza will be served!

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Time: 12:00-1:30 pm 

Location: GSAPP – 152 Frelinghuysen Road – Room A317

RSVP: Sheila Rouzitalab – sheila.rouzitalab@gsapp.rutgers.edu... read more

SEL FORWARD: NJDOE Conference on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 8:30am to 3:00pm

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), in collaboration with the School Climate Transformation Project (SCTP) at GSAPP, will be hosting SEL FORWARD: NJDOE Conference on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on May 23, 2019. The event will bring together school personnel and professionals from across the state to highlight and celebrate SEL and positive school climate programs and initiatives in schools.

DATE: 05/23/2019
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Center of Alcohol Studies 6th Annual Scholar Poster Session

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am

Alcohol, Drugs, Addiction, and Health
The 2019 CAS Poster Session will highlight the breadth of alcohol, drug, and related health research across all Rutgers Units and Departments. It is a fantastic opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students, post-baccalaureate research staff, and post-doctoral fellows to share their latest work, as well as to interact with and receive feedback from faculty from multiple... read more

Multi-Tiered Systems of Service: Elementary Reading Interventions

Friday, May 3, 2019 - 9:30am to 3:00pm

Location: Smithers Hall (Room 200), 607 Allison Rd, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854; Parking available on site 

Is your school exploring, or planning to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Service (MTSS) for reading? In this session, we will provide practical guidance and hands-on activities geared toward enhancing reading interventions, with a focus on evidence-based intervention strategies in elementary reading. We will... read more

Self Karen Day

Monday, April 29, 2019 - 4:45pm to 6:45pm

GSAPP’s students invite you to participate in Self Karen Day!
De-stress with:

• A FREE 10-minute massage
• Guided Meditation
• Coloring
• A video in memory of Dr. Karen Haboush and other fun wellness activities!

Pizza will be served.
In memory of Karen’s legacy of home-baked bread, feel free to bring a sweet treat to... read more

RUTGERS DAY

Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Welcome to Rutgers Day!
Join us for Rutgers Day, a free day-long event where you can explore your state university. Experience hands-on learning activities, enjoy entertaining stage performances and see exhibitions and demonstrations hosted by our accomplished professors, staff, and students from Rutgers.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 27, 2109 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

LOCATION:
Cook Campus
Passion Puddle Area (... read more

Mentalization Based Therapy for Children-Time Limited (MBT-C)

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 9:00am to Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 4:30pm

*Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day

Presented by: Norka T. Malberg, PsyD

19.5 CE Credits
Instructional Level: Intermediate

This is a three-day workshop that introduces participants to the theoretical and research foundations of a short term therapeutic intervention with school age children. This course covers an introduction to the concept of mentalizing, and its use... read more

PCAR Presents: Early Career Panel

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

PCAR Presents: EARLY CAREER PANEL
Join PCAR for a panel discussion with GSAPP Early Career Alumni!
Featuring GSAPP Alumni

• Binyamin Kagedan, PsyD, CHT | Clinical PsyD 2017
• Nathan Hilton, PsyD | Clinical PsyD 2009
• Lauren Poleyeff, PsyD, LCSW | School PsyD 2015
• Jeff Brand, PsyD, CGP | Clinical PsyD 2015

Date & Time:
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Faculty-Led Colloquium Dr. Shireen Rizvi & Dr. Nicole Cain

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Talk Topic
Two Treatment Approaches for Borderline Personality Disorder: Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy
Date & Time   
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Location
Room A317, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ

Speaker Bio

Nicole M. Cain

Nicole M. Cain is an... read more

Barnes & Noble Book Signing

Monday, April 15, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

GSAPP Faculty Authors Autograph Their Recent Publications!

Refreshments will be served!

Multicultural Mental Health Awareness in New Jersey

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

The New Jersey Chapter Association of Black Psychologists (NJABPsi), the Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey (LMHANJ), and the New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) present two workshops to shine a light on Multicultural Health Awareness in New Jersey. Rutgers University is graciously sponsoring the venue for this important event. As the Inter-Mental Health and Psychological Associations Coalition (IMPAC), NJABPsi, LMHANJ,... read more

MDMA + Evidence Based Treatments for PTSD

Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Perspectives on Autism in Adulthood

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

GSAPP’s Applied and Academic Autism Services presents A conference focusing on adults with autism spectrum disorder

Keynote Address:
3 A’s of Autism: Awareness to Acceptance to Appreciation as a Pathway to Fulfilling and Productive Lives

Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" and "too sick" for outpatient treatment Dr. Shore... read more

Dean’s Multicultural Advisory Committee (DMAC) and Minority & International Alumni Dinner (MIAD)

Friday, April 5, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Dean’s Multicultural Advisory Committee (DMAC) and Minority & International Alumni Dinner (MIAD) 

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Discussion Topics:

• Transgender Youth
• Racial Microaggressions in Therapy
• Issues Facing Immigrant Clients

Date & Time:
Friday, April 5, 2019
5:00-6:00 pm - Dean’s Multicultural Advisory Committee (DMAC... read more

Autism: The Family Experience

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 5:00pm

In New Jersey, approximately 1 in 34 families are raising a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Professionals treating individuals with ASD must not only provide high-quality services to the individuals with ASD, but also support to their families. Teachers, psychologists, behavior analysts, medical personnel, and other professionals can benefit from an understanding of the family experience and its impact on their... read more

A Conversation with Malin Fors: A Grammar of Power in Psychotherapy

Monday, April 1, 2019 - 12:00pm

A Conversation with Malin Fors: A Grammar of Power in Psychotherapy

Societal issues based in power and privilege inevitably enter the therapy room. Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Malin Fors addresses disparities in social privilege and their practical implications for psychotherapists. Fors posits a matrix of relative privilege that includes four core patient–therapist dynamics: similarity of privilege,... read more

GSAPP Alumni Organization - Fundraiser at Top Golf

Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to reconnect with GSAPP alumni, faculty, staff and students for an afternoon of fun at TopGolf! This game is for everyone regardless of your skill level! No prior golf experience is necessary! TopGolf technology and a golf pro will be available for assistance.

Ticket prices include great food, non-alcoholic beverages, a small donation to our beloved graduate school, and a fun and competitive... read more

Scarlet Day of Service

Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 9:30am to 5:00pm

Scarlet Day of Service is one of the largest service events of the year at Rutgers University planned by the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) and Rutgers Student Affairs. On this day, students and alumni come together as part of the State University of New Jersey to volunteer at different community organizations throughout central New Jersey. This event provides over 500 students and alumni the opportunity to serve New Jersey... read more

At the Crossroads of Complex Trauma: Domestic Violence and Addiction

Friday, March 29, 2019 - 9:00am to 4:45pm

Keynote Presentation: The Link Between Complex Trauma and Addictions: Treatment Implications

Dr. Courtois is retired from clinical practice in Washington, DC, and is now a consultant/trainer on topics on trauma psychology and treatment. She has co-authored Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Dr. Julian Ford and others; with Dr. Ford, she has coauthored one book for clinicians on the treatment of complex trauma and co-... read more

Topics in Autism for the Psychology Professional

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 12:00am to 1:30pm

Location: Room A317

The prevalence of ASD is at an all-time high, with 1 in 34 8-year-olds having the diagnosis in NJ! The faculty and staff of GSAPP's Applied and Academic Autism Services Division want to help prepare you to support these important members of our diverse communities. Please join us for an interactive Q & A session, geared toward professionals and trainees who do not specialize in ASD. Some of the questions to be... read more

Faculty Led Colloquium Dr. Louis Sass

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Talk Topic: “MIND, MAGIC, AND MENTAL DISORDER: Ways of Knowing Among Traditional Healers in Mexico”
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location
GSAPP – Room A317, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ

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White Institute Colloquium: Dr. Francine Conway

Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 11:45am to 1:00pm

Individuals who present with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have complex clinical symptom presentations with diverse etiologies. Treatment requires a sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the client's difficulties but more importantly, an empathic approach. Although, most individuals who present with ADHD initially illicit empathy, the persistence of the behaviors such as the... read more

FACULTY-LED COLLOQUIUM DR. PERRY N. HALKITIS, PHD, MS, MPH

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 12:00pm

Talk Topic:
“The Biological, Psychological, and Social Determinants that Undermine the Health of Sexual Minority Men:
A Call to Action for Clinicians, Researchers, and Activists”

Date & Time
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 12:00pm-1:30pm

Location
GSAPP - A317, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Presenter Bio

Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH
Perry N Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH is... read more

GSAPP Tailgate Rutgers VS. Minnesota Basketball Tailgate

Sunday, February 24, 2019 - 4:00pm

Open to GSAPP Faculty, Alumni, Students & Staff!
Bring Your Family & Friends!
•Food & Drinks will be served

•Tickets included for GSAPP Faculty, Alumni, Students & Staff

•Reduced rates for Family & Friends$15.00 per ticket for family and friends after giveaway tickets run out.

SEATS ARE LIMITED!

Please contact Rachel Diaz atr.diaz@rutgers.edu... read more

Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

This one-day workshop provides the knowledge and resources to help establish and sustain comprehensive school safety and crisis prevention and preparedness efforts. With updated research and strategies, this workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing school safety and crisis preparedness. It also emphasizes the unique needs and functions of school teams and the steps involved in developing these teams, including a model that integrates... read more

FACULTY LED COLLOQUIUM SERIES – DAN FISHMAN

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 12:00pm

Location: Rutgers psychology building, Room A317

Agenda

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A colloquium focusing on Dr. Dan Fishman’s work in developing and editing the Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy (PCSP) journal and the contributions to it by many students over the years. Learn more about the PCSP at ... read more

PTSD-AOD VCT Study Kick-Off in Washington, D.C.

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 4:00pm

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders are frequently co-occurring disorders. Individually, they each pose significant public health problems, which are substantially exacerbated by their comorbidity. The PTSD/AOD Virtual Clinical Trials (VCT) study is a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism funded integrative data analysis project that will synthesize disparate data from 50 existing... read more

Installation of the Karmazin and Lillard Endowed Chair in Adult Autism Event

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

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 life span perspective in the understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adulthood. Dr. Bal has established herself as a scholar with a unique and specific focus on adults with autism, examining both biological... read more

Thirteenth Annual GSAPP Culture Conference

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 9:00am to 3:30pm

A featured 45th anniversary event is GSAPP’s 13th annual Culture Conference, which will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the Busch Campus Center. The symposium will provide a very unique opportunity for human service professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, family therapists and educators, to increase their cultural competence. This year’s conference, “Working with African American Clients and Families,” will... read more

DDDC Mix & Mingle Alumni Event

Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

The Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center will hold an alumni reception immediately following the conclusion of the 2018 Autism NJ Annual Conference at the Eden Lounge at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. As GSAPP celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, all DDDC alumni (past fieldwork students, interns, graduate students, staff members, and faculty members) are invited to reconnect, hear about new and future directions for... read more

RUTGERS CATALYST: HEALTHY AGING SYMPOSIUM

Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is pleased to participate
in the Rutgers Catalyst: Healthy Aging Symposium sponsored by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health
Care Policy and Aging Research. The initiative fosters a platform to ignite interdisciplinary and
translational aging research initiatives across Rutgers University. Dean Francine Conway is a co-chair of
the event and... read more

Let's Talk: Culturally Competent Psychotherapy in the Digital Age

Friday, September 28, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

The first of the Let's Talk series of conversations will take place on Friday, September 28, when Dean Francine Conway sits down with Dr. Jean Lau Chin of Adelphi University to discuss what we must do in the Digital Age to be culturally competent across international groups and within minority and subgroups within a country or culture, among other questions. The event is free and a free lunch will be provided. Read more about this... read more