The InterPsych Newsletter 2(3)
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 0: INDEX
(File #1)
Section A: EDITORIAL
(File #2) Kill me - I'm useful! - Reconstructing the
real world in cyberspace
Sunkyo Kwon, Managing editor
Section B: NEWS
(File #3) 1. InterPsych to move to Netcom
2. Rorschach conference report
3. Another one on the move: Evaluation
center lists
4. DSM IV Conference report
5. IPN Listserv available
6. Szasz "Psychiatric News" article and IP
discussion log available
7. Charles Figley receives Pioneer Award:
NOV.'94
Section C: INTERPSYCH AND SIG UPDATE
(File #4) 1. InterPsych Update
2. SIG Update
A. Clinical psychology
B. Managed-behavioural-healthcare
C. Psych-Couns
D. Transcultural Psychology
3. New lists on InterPsych
A. Addiction medicine
B. Child and adolescent anxiety and
depression
C. Geriatric-Nueropsychiatry
Section D: RESEARCH
(File #5) 1. "The invisible epidemic of sleep apnea
and snoring" by Jerry Halberstadt
2. Lists on the evaluation center at HSRI
Section E: RESOURCE UPDATE
(File #6) 1: NEWSGROUPS
A: Psychology & Support Groups
Newsgroup Pointer
2: MAILISTS
A: Virtual Reality Psychology
B: MADNESS (aka) ThisIsCrazy
C: University Conflict Resolution
3: OTHER RESOURCES
A: CARE IN PLACE: The International
Journal of Networks and Community
B: Mental Health gopher
C: SEAB & JEAB Home Page
D. The CLIMATE Clinical Help System
E: PSYCHE
F: InterPsych / PsyComNet On-Line
Conferences Texts
Section F: CALENDAR
(File #7)
Section G: ANNOUNCEMENTS
(File #8) 1. Call for Papers - Clinical Child
Psychology and Psychiatry
2. Call for collaborators: EEG, ERP, Sleep
studies
3. Outpatient certification
4. Looking for mental health professionals
who are winter sports enthusiasts
5. Looking for research related to children
in orphanages
6. National research service awards for
drug abuse research
7. Looking for schizophrenia researchers in
Indonesia
8. DOING IT! An MRI Brief Therapy Intensive
9. The Journal of Group-Analytic
Psychotherapy
Section H: EMPLOYMENT
(File #9-11)
Happy holidays from everyone on the InterPsych Newsletter staff.
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INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER STAFF
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Editor-in-Chief: Sean P. Sullivan
Managing Editors: Sunkyo Kwon Joseph Plaud
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Burt Knight Marilyn Austin
IP & SIG Update: Joe Plaud Ric Ferraro
Research: Sunkyo Kwon
Resources: Jeff Luria John Grohol
Calendar: Sean P. Sullivan
Employment: John Grohol
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER NOV, 1994
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SECTION A: EDITORIAL
KILL ME - I'M USEFUL!
- RECONSTRUCTING THE REAL WORLD IN CYBERSPACE -
Wherever we are, wherever we go, whatever we do - people build
on past experience and attempt to impose old frames of
reference to unstructured, novel situations, and high-
uncertainty conditions. The information superhighway is no
exception. Individuals naturally apply tactics which have
proved to be successful in the "real world" to the "virtual
world" as well. However, there are potential pitfalls to such
an approach, which the following explanations and examples
ought to make clear.
Cyberspace started a tabula rasa, history-wise first colonized
by technicians, hackers and eccentrics who probed its
possibilities and challenged its boundaries. Today, to the
extent that these boundaries exist, it is because we have
imposed them on ourselves. The Internet has come to be seen as
a "tool", a way to accelerate knowledge distribution, an
instrument of information acquisition and, most
controversially, a method of expansion and proliferation of
standards and structure, regulation, mainstream beliefs. In
essence, many people seem to think of the information super
highway as a fancy multi-membered high-tech fax machine.
Debates among InterPsych(TM) list members and coordinators are
illustrative of the phenomenon. They include increasing mail
volume, attending to all member questions, building new
boards, dealing with junk mail, requiring credentials for list
membership, and banishment from lists. All of these issues
show potential of being dealt with in one of the long-standing
ways of the physical world. The following discussion aims to
prove that the real-world methods are clearly worth
rethinking. Although examples may read challenging or - worse
- antagonistic, consider them as constructive comments by
stretching the arguments to the extremes. Also note: All
quotes are authentic.
Example no. 1: There has recently been a discussion on
increasing the quality and utility, collegiality and user
satisfaction, or increasing "mail traffic volume", which is
low on some lists. There are no deus-ex-machina solutions to
these problems. Still, there are honorable, promising and
creative efforts to build and maintain group identity, serve
the customer by compliantly answering questions, creatively
organizing discussions, and approaching other areas of
concern.
One discussion item in this context has been "questions left
unanswered" by frustrated list members posting to a forum.
However, discussion forums are no Q-A vending machines. One
proposal has been to require that each message sent be
answered by members or by the listowner. However, in effect,
one does not know what to get, after input, which seems
disturbing to some individuals with a strong desire for clear
input-output contingencies as in computer processing. This may
urge them to impose mainstream beliefs and standard
procedures, which have demonstrated utility in the "real
world". But can you equate the "real world" with the "virtual
world"? Yes, if you view the former as a mere extension to the
latter. No, if you judge the Internet as a medium offering a
whole array of new possibilities, possibly unknown and
potentially unworkable in the "real world". Would you want to
miss out on these possibilities?
Example no. 2: Keyphrase "Trust the experts". A solution has
been proposed for improved management of lists, namely
building advisory boards in the background, and "review bodies
of any disputes". If you are at a loss in any matter, just
resort to those assemblies. Quote: "I believe that this
discussion has likely gone as far as it will go here, and the
issue will need to be taken up by the group W and board X".
Or: "Group Y [is] working on fixing up InterPsych forums. "
Or: "I am glad to hear group Z is working on the tension
between lists [...]". The point in question: Boards function
well in the hierarchically structured "real world". On the
egalitarian net, they create potentials of censorship and,
inversely, a deceptive comfort of always keeping the ball
rolling by the leaders. We're also making concessions to
democracy: Paradise lost in the only realm that was and still
could be the only place where individuals talk to each other
on equal terms - devoid of status, roles and official
functions.
Example no. 3: Keyphrase "junk mail". While, on one side,
complaints arise about low mail traffic, we also know of the
opposite phenomenon: Information overload and using the list
for "getting it off the chest". So, should we break up lists
into smaller sub-lists, eliminate "unsuccessful ones" or merge
them into bigger lists?
Employing the language of signal-to-noise ratios, think about
what's noise. The signal of one may be noise to the other. So,
even if threatened by statements like "without a reputation
for high level scholarly discussion, the best minds will
withdraw from InterPsych", who are we to judge, who the best
minds are or will be or will be not or will be by virtue of
regulation or owing to creating, tolerating and attending to
so-called noise? And what's high-level discussion? While
discussion of the Rorschach, MMPI, qualitative research
methods or psychoanalysis maybe viewed as lowly by some, they
may be judged entirely appropriate by others.
So, "low-level" could lead to "public psycho-chat" and we
don't want that, we, the InterPsych consortium, want to be "a
professional service". Quote: "[Although all lists should have
been open to] academics, clinicians, patients and relatives [...],
this just isn't going to work because the networks get
overloaded with trivia." Drawing on analogues, HAM folks have
no problem with that: Tune in the channels you want, screen
out the noise, switch as you please. (But don't ask about the
acronym HAM; that's the "trivia").
Here's a real case: While there were already clinical-
psychology-related lists in existence with high-quantity and
lively discussion, they were judged as low-quality and
non-scholarly by renown clinical psychologists. Now we have a
separate list that aims to maintain that super-quality level;
result: lowest mail traffic as compared to the existing lists,
possibly striving for (quote) "journal-ready articulation of
ideas". Quote: "The 'hard' truth is that if we don't enforce
reasonable and well thought out exclusion rules there will be
no groups!" We have living evidence of that in the
here-and-now: A virtual no-list, officially sponsored, with
highest quality. Well-intended solutions that worked in the
real world do not necessarily work the same way on the net.
Example no. 4: Another related controversy has revolved around
exclusion-inclusion and the banishment of members by
non-compliance to rules. Quote: "Banishment and control are
natural properties of well-functioning groups. They happen
naturally. Forcing them may screen out people who: a) would
learn a lot from us; and b) would perhaps eventually teach us
something. Forcing them may also toxify and deaden the group
atmosphere." Another quote: "The real question is how to
allow discourse, learning and community for all effected
groups. That's the challenge here." If you have not been
affected yet, be aware that membership restrictions have
already been put into effect in some discussion forums. The
apparent paradox is that only the ones with demonstrable
credentials should participate, while also establishing
rules for lots of exceptions - and one time, we may have more
members-by-exception than regular ones...
Quote: "If Inter[P]sych is to flourish it must serve the
scholarly community, not the general public." Question:
"Doesn't the scholarly community serve the general public?"
Another quote: "I don't think that there is anything at all
[...] censorial in InterPsych trying to meet the needs of any
particular constituency". But which constituency do we
address? Or as another member has put it: "The real study of
the psyche of humanity occurs daily in the actions,
interactions and reactions of that general public which
Interpsych will not serve."
Scholarship is not a matter of credentials. It is a matter of
personal dispositions, enthusiasm, knowledge, experience and
interest in a subject matter and we don't want to drain
budding scholarship by rigid requirements for credentials,
so-called high quality input or structures that don't fit the
highly varying needs of groups and individuals. Of course,
there is a definite need for requirements, but there are
two sides of the coin. Internetting gives us the unique chance
to keep the undesirable side-effects of requirements and
regulations at minimum levels.
Example no. 5: Keyword "list moderation". Of course, we also
have scapegoats for list failure and membership
dissatisfaction: List moderators and counterproductive or
passive members. Sticking to the former: List moderators don't
react to questions quickly enough, they don't restrict discussions
carried on ad infitium and ad nauseum, they are too rigid or
too tolerant, and they don't fill the void if discussion on
the forum is sluggish. They are asked to indulge in activism
by acknowledging each posting to the list, but they should
take care of discouraging moderator-dependency. On the other
hand, they should not condescend in attending to "low-level",
"basic-text-book" questions, but serve as "facilitators" in
list activation. Every moderator has his or her own style.
Would we want look-alikes molded by regulation and by
selective membership criticisms? It is the list coordinators
that add spice to the forum and food-for-thought should not
taste all the same.
Why do we need guidelines? Why do we need to be "orderly"? The
common denominator may be complying to ethical rules,
disseminating information, defending democratic principles,
and the almost-too-trite-to-state mission of simply helping.
The Internet is full of possibilities and we are in danger of
reducing those to a minimum or, more probably, causing
more scatter, split-ups, new lists and heated, never-ending
controversy. This is exactly the situation we face everyday in
the "real world"; while it may work well for some, realize
that it also stifles others. So, if you want to carry
hierarchical real-world structures into the Internet,
you might just as well exterminate its other potentials. Why
not? After all, it's useful enough with its virtual-fax
possibilities, and the "other possibilities" are nothing but
noise - never signal. We wouldn't want to be puristically
democratic and indulge in free-floating generation of ideas,
brainstorming or naive inquiries from the not-know-it-alls.
So: Do kill me - I'm still useful as is!
[SK]
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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SECTION B: NEWS
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1. INTERPSYCH TO MOVE TO NETCOM
2. RORSCHACH CONFERENCE REPORT
3. ANOTHER ONE ON THE MOVE: EVALUATION CENTER LISTS
4. DSM IV CONFERENCE REPORT
5. IPN LISTSERV AVAILABLE
6. SZASZ "PSYCHIATRIC NEWS" ARTICLE AND IP DISCUSSION
LOG AVAILABLE
7. CHARLES FIGLEY RECEIVES PIONEER AWARD: NOVEMBER 1994
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1. InterPsych to move to Netcom
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Sometime between December 23rd and 31st, InterPsych's mailing
lists will be relocated from Mailbase, InterPsych's current
sponsor in England, to Netcom, a commercial Internet access
provider. InterPsych's lists at Helsinki will also be moved to
the same location. This move is viewed as an interim step
while InterPsych sets up its own permanent location.
This move was caused by the announcement from Mailbase early
this fall that they were withdrawing their support at the end
of the year. Mailbase's rationale for doing so was that the
majority of members on InterPsych's lists were not from the UK.
In particular, Mailbase officials noted that the majority of
list members were from the United States, putting what they
deemed as an unnecessary stress on the trans-atlantic computer
link.
The move should be "virtually transparent" for list members,
Ben Goldhagen, InterPsych's Executive Director states. All
mailing addresses will be transferred directly over to Netcom
so that members will not have to resubscribe to groups they are
currently on. The only significant change will be in the
address that messages are sent to. An announcement providing
this address will be made on the superlist once the move is
complete.
One possibility is that some members names might not be
properly transferred. In the event any member finds their
mailing list uncharacteristically silent around the time of the
move, he or she might want to try re-subscribing to the group.
Such problems however are expected to be minimal.
If all else fails, mail sent to interpsych@netcom.com will get
a response from InterPsych's maillist team.
While the announcement that Mailbase was withdrawing its
support was originally met with panic and pronouncements that
"InterPsych would cease to exist", this change has turned out
to be to the great benefit of InterPsych and its many members.
Goldhagen states that the move from Mailbase has caused
InterPsych to become more organized in its thinking, leading to
the creation of many new lists and services once the move is
complete.
InterPsych had the option to be sponsored by many different
universities and organizations. The decision to move to
Netcom, a commercial provider, was based on the organization's
desire to maintain independence and autonomy.
Messages sent to the Mailbase address will continue to be
forwarded for 2 months after the move. List members should,
however, attempt to send messages to the new address
immediately after the change. [SPS]
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2. Rorschach conference report
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The InterPsych/PsyComNet conference held on Dec. 4, 1994 was
entitled, "The validity of Dr. Rorschach's Test" which was
prompted by a discussion that began 2 weeks prior in one
of InterPsych's groups. Unfortunately for participants,
attendance was one of the smallest for these conferences,
with only between 4 and 6 people on-line at a time. Dr. Ivan
Goldberg, M.D., was the moderator.
Dr. Goldberg began the conference with the same question
that he posed in the original discussion, namely to see the
sensitivity and specificity statistics of the Rorschach
system. Some confusion regarding these statistics may have
been due to some participants being unaware that, in general,
the Rorschach is no longer being used to predict individuals'
behaviors or to diagnosis mental disorders, especially using
Exner's Comprehensive System, which was discussed.
It appeared that conference participants were generally
hesitant to concede that some studies (independent of Exner's
own citation of research in both Volume 1 & 2 of his
Comprehensive System) have been performed that verify the
Rorschach, using Exner's system only, can be a reliable and
valid measure. (See, for example, two meta-analytic studies:
Parker, 1983 and Parker, Hanson, & Hunsley, 1988). Discussion
ensued over whether other professions, such as psychiatry,
were in any better shape with regards to studies showing that,
for instance, medications are prescribed on the basis
of specific medical tests or not.
The usefulness of the Rorschach was also discussed, with some
ambivalence as to what type of additional information it could
provide. It was noted that the Rorschach is probably not a
good predictor of treatment responsiveness, and a discussion
ensued over what could best predict responsiveness. It was
also noted that the Rorschach is rarely used alone and is
perhaps most useful when a part of a larger psychological
assessment battery to confirm or disconfirm other tests'
hypotheses about a patient. [JG]
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3. ANOTHER ONE ON THE MOVE: EVALUATION CENTER LISTS
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The lists of the Human Services Research Institute have
recently been moved from world.std.com to sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
They are up and running. Current subscribers will already have
received or shortly receive an acknowledgement on subscription
to the new site and software version. They will be "moved"
automatically, i.e. there is no need to unsubscribe-
resubscribe. Normal mail traffic on the lists can continue
after management's acknowledgement, around December 14.
Commands to the listserver will change, as the software has
been changed from majordomo to listserv. A special improvement
may be the format of the digest option. Old subscribers will
be sent notice of changes. New subscribers will get full
documentation once they subscribe. Address questions to Sharon
Shea (postmaster@hsri.org). [Jonathan Steven Hurwitz, SK] MORE
in the research section.
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4. DSM IV Conference Report
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After a series of e-mail messages regarding the new Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual (DSM IV, APA, 1994) that sounded more
like MTV's Beavis and Butthead ("DSM IV sucks") than scholarly
discussion, Ivan Goldberg held an electronic conference on
November 20, 1994 to discuss what was at the root of this
sentiment and to discuss "Medical and other models of
psychopathology".
Approximately fourteen attendees spent two and a half hours
discussing the merits of the DSM-IV as well as the merits of
diagnosis and diagnostic models in mental disorder. Ivan
supplied for pre-conference perusal, an excerpted transcript
of the previous several weeks mail lists discussions, and it
proved useful to the conferees. The following are a sample:
"I must disagree with the above. The medical model,
the biopsychosocial model, of neurobehavioral disorders seems
applicable to well over "five percent" of people seeking help
from mental health professionals. Among the disorders to
which the medical model seems especially applicable are:
ADD / ADHD;Amnesic Disorders;Bipolar Disorder;Bulimia nervosa;
Cyclothymia;Delirium;Dementia;Dysthymia;Generalized anxiety
disorder; Major depressive disorder;Obsessive-compulsive
disorder;Panic Disorder; Post concussion syndrome;
Schizophrenia; etc, etc. Why do I include these disorders?
Because they resemble medical disorders such as multiple
sclerosis, or a fractured skull, or rheumatoid arthritis, or
peptic ulceration or tuberculosis, at the "molecular, genetic,
biological, psychosocial, or sociocultural"
levels of observation."
Or:
"The DSM IV (or DSM III, DSM IIIR, DSM-anything) has little,
if anything, to do with science. It has to do with
bureaucracy, government requirements and insurance
requirements. In that respect, it takes on an entirely
different relevance. One could sit at the word-processor and
come up with something =much= simpler to satisfy the number-
crunchers and pencil-pushers."
The discussion quickly began by focusing on the politics of
diagnosis. The APA's financial stake in publishing the DSM-IV
manual, the impact of third party payments and justification
for same, as well as "turfing" issues between professionals
were raised as possible determining factors in the DSM-IV's
development and implementation. Ivan Goldberg's attempt to
stop the publication of the DSM-IV was pointed out and Ivan
reported on his "petition drive" to force the American
Psychiatric Association to hold a referendum on the
publication of the DSM-IV. According to Ivan, "...we
lost...but many of the folks who voted against us now say they
are sorry." Later in the conference, Ivan noted that, "I did
not start the drive to block its publication because of any
specific dissatisfaction with its structure... the chief
objection was that the USA and the rest of the world should
use the same system (referring to the ICD-10, and noting that
it would not be the case until an integration of both systems
was completed).
Discussion moved to psychiatric models in general and the role
of descriptive versus explanatory models quickly gained the
floor. Is the DSM-IV merely a descriptive categorization of
behavior(s) or does it have greater utility. Some argued that
while it may essentially be only descriptive, it offers a
common language for discussing clinical issues. In addition,
"the DSM-IV gives us a starting point to investigate
causality", according to one conferee. Discussion also dealt
with the use of diagnosis in the clinical process, and whether
diagnosis artificially even speciously informs the therapist
patient relationship. Repeatedly, the influence of non-
scientific factors were pointed out. The increasing influence
of insurance companies, and managed care entities in demanding
more "efficient" treatments coupled with more specific
diagnosis was debated.
Though often diametrically opposite, almost all views suggest
dissatisfication with the present DSM-IV system, yet few
alternatives were discussed.
For a copy of the transcript send the following command to
mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk: send psychiatry-superlist dsm4.doc
[JL]
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5. IPN LIST SERVICE AVAILABLE
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To allow people to receive the InterPsych Newsletter (IPN)
without being a member of one of InterPsych's electronic
conferences, IPN has set up its own subscription list. The
list is meant primary for people who have previously read the
newsletter on Usenet or non-InterPsych lists.
The resources necessary to run the list are donated generously
by the University of North Dakota. The list is owned by Joseph
Plaud, Ph.D., managing editor of the newsletter, and Ric
Ferraro, documents manager for the newsletter.
To subscribe to the newsletter via the listservice, sending a
message to: listserv@vm1.nodak.edu with the body of the
message: SUBSCRIBE IPN yourfirstname yourlastname.
Please note that if you are currently a member of one of
InterPsych's electronic conferences, you will receive the
newsletter automatically without having to subscribe via this
list. [SPS]
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6. SZASZ "PSYCHIATRIC NEWS" ARTICLE AND IP DISCUSSION LOG
AVAILABLE
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Starting December 3rd, 1994, InterPsych experienced one of the
liveliest discussions ever experienced on the Psychiatry forum,
with the lists Forensic-psychiatry and Psych-current issues
also involved. The discussion was triggered by a Psychiatric
News article concerning a lawsuit against Thomas Szasz ("Szasz
settles suit for $650,000", Psychiatric News, Nov. 18, 1994).
Dr. Jeffry Schaler offered mailing of two files - the original
Psychatric News article and the log of the discussion - to
members of the discussion forum.
Due to an unexpectedly high number of requests, he had
to withdraw his offer and the InterPsych Newsletter has
volunteered to prepare the files for automatic retrieval.
These files are now stored on the InterPsych Newsletter
listserver and may be retrieved in the following fashion:
Send a message to: LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU subject
line empty and with the following lines in the body
of the message:
GET IPN SZASZ
This is the Psychiatric News article concerning the
lawsuit against Dr. Szasz. Send another message to the
same address with the following subject line:
GET IPN SZASZ2
This is the log file of the discussion, including all messages
directly related to the Szasz discussion, regardless of side of
the argument, compiled by Dr. Jeffry Schaler (9000+ lines!).
IPN would like to thank Dr. Jeffry Schaler for his meticulous
work on maintaining the log, for his collegiality in making
both of these files available, and for his assistance in
obtaining permission from Psychiatric News to redistribute
their original article.
[SK, SPS]
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7. CHARLES FIGLEY RECEIVES PIONEER AWARD: NOVEMBER 1994
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At the annual International Society for Traumatic Stress
Studies Conference in Chicago, Dr. Charles Figley was presented
with the society's highest honour, the Pioneer Award. This
award is given to honour lifetime achievement in the field of
traumatic stress.
Dr. Figley was the founding president of the International
Society of Traumatic Stress Studies. His role in the
development of the field of traumatic stress research and
practice is well recognized. His books and articles are
required reading for those wishing to study and specialise in
traumatic stress. His work has covered a variety of subject
areas including the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
on the family, family therapy and integrated approaches to
PTSD, and most recently, he has been developing the concept of
Compassion Fatigue to describe the reactions experienced by
mental health practitioners who work with traumatized people.
Dr. Figley is a professor at Florida State University and is
Director of the Psychosocial Stress Research Program. He is
listowner of IP's traumatic-stress list and a member of the IP
board of directors. His most recent research project is called
the Active Ingredient Series which is examining four methods of
treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to discover what
parts of the treatments work to help sufferers recover.
[LB]
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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SECTION C:
INTERPSYCH AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
UPDATE
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|This section serves to foster awareness among InterPsych's |
|members of discussions in different SIGs and to encourage |
|people to become active in InterPsych. This section contains|
|two general article types: a) Short articles discussing |
|current developments at Interpsych and b) summarizations of |
|recent discussions in the SIGs. If you are interested in |
|writing a summary for a group that you belong to, please |
|contact Sean Sullivan (ssulliva@opal.tufts.edu). To comment|
|on an article in this section, send a message to |
|(udipn@badlands.nodak.edu). |
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* INDEX *
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1: INTERPSYCH UPDATE
2: SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) UPDATE:
A. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
B. MANAGED-BEHAVIOURAL-HEALTHCARE
C. PSYCH-COUNS
D. TRANSCULTURAL-PSYCHOLOGY
3. NEW LISTS ON INTERPSYCH
A. ADDICTION MEDICINE
B. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
C. GERIATRIC-NEUROPSYCHIATRY
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1. INTERPSYCH UPDATE
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In response to Mailbase's withdrawn support, InterPsych has
established an account at Netcom (SEE NEWS, SECTION B1) and
is in the process of transferring its mailing lists there.
Nancy Tice is coordinating the effort. The transfer will be
complete before Mailbase's December 31 deadline.
The Traumatic Stress Research Group was awarded a development
grant to be used in the furthering of the Rural-Care e-
conference. This seed money, combined with the .25 release
time provided to Beth Hudnall Stamm, Ph.D. by the College of
Arts and Sciences of UAA will allow the group to purchase
minimal equipment and hire two part-time graduate assistant
with which to prepare applications for larger grants for the
sustanance and expansion of the Rural-Care program.
InterPsych's new groups seem to be attracting a good deal of
interest based on the following membership numbers.
List Members
---- -------
rural-care: 182
geriatric-neuropsychiatry: 152
hypnosis: 164
youth-anx-dep: 152
addiction-medicine: 104
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2. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) UPDATE
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A. CLINICAL-PSYCHOLOGY
-------------------
The clinical-psychology list has continued to remain an active
forum for interchange on topics relevant to the discipline.
The move from Mailbase to NetCom, however, will bring with it
a significant change in the list as well. Presently the
clinical-psychology list is open to anyone, though it was
originally founded as a list for members and affiliates of APA
Division 12. In keeping with the original intent of the list,
as well as the need for discussion geared towards mental
health professionals, it was decided that the move to NetCom
would bring with it membership criteria. In line with other
IP lists such as psycho-therapy and psycho-pharmacology, the
clinical-psychology list will be open to all clinical
psychologists (who have obtained a terminal degree or its
equivalent in the field), graduate students in clinical
psychology (as well as counseling psychology), psychiatrists,
non-psychiatric physicians with related interests, master's
level social workers and above, and others whose
accomplishments or credentials are not specific to the above,
but who have a demonstratable appropriate background in these
and related areas. [JJP]
B. MANAGED-BEHAVIOURAL-HEALTHCARE
------------------------------
The list, "managed-behavioural-healthcare", is sponsored by
the Institute for Behavioral Healthcare; the list-owner is
Greg Alter, Ph.D., who may be reached directly at
alter@ix.netcom.com. Currently, the list is unmoderated and
open.
This list provides an opportunity for the international
discussion of ideas encompassing the area of managed
behavioural healthcare, including, but not limited to, the
impact of health care reform in the U.S. and comparison with
other systems of behavioural health care around the world.
The list also provides an opportunity for communication among
members of the Institute for Behavioral HealthCare (Tiburon,
CA., U.S.A.), and its component organizations, including the
Council of Behavioral Group Practices and the National
Leadership Council. Contributed by Gregory Alter.
C. PSYCH-COUNS
-----------
PSYCH-COUNS is in the process of becoming a part on
InterPysch, but possibly won't switch over to netcom until
early January, as it isn't on the mailbase "hit-list".
PSYCH-COUNS is a maillist based discussion group for people
who are interested in theoretical or research issues in
counselling and psychotherapy. PSYCH-COUNS began in November
1994 and has, so far, been a focussed, relatively quiet
maillist. It is an open, unmoderated list. The owner is Peter
Booth. Contributed by Peter Booth.
D. TRANSCULTURAL-PSYCHOLOGY
------------------------
TRANSCULTURAL-PSYCHOLOGY has thus far been a scholarly
discussion forum of mental health service delivery to diverse
cultures. Invited topics include, cultural differences in
views on mental disorders, culture-specific syndromes,
collaboration between Western and traditional healers, and
cultural variance in symptoms. However, current and past
discussions have gone well beyond these issues, encompassing a
wide range of debates and inquiries. The discussion highlight
has been on somatized depression, started by a member who's
Indian patient showed this symptomatology; issues of nosology,
theory, and treatment were discussed. The discussion faded
away with a short exchange on possible stereotyping (i.e.
somatizing Asians and psychologizing Westerners). There were
various comments to a posting on indigeous (Maori) women and
body image. Inquiries were on acculturation scales for Puerto
Ricans, attributional styles, cross-cultural aspects of
alcohol treatment. Consensus in the forum was reached to put
forth announcements of calls for papers, conferences and other
news, general and related to transcultural-psychology to the
list; input in this regard is welcome from all members and
non-members. A number of old and new members introduced
themselves, illustrating again that the background of the
subscribers - psychology in research and practice, literature,
social work, different minority group members and nations - is
quite diverse. Beginning in 1995, probably Feb./March, there
will be some changes in the discussion forum, expanding from
mental health service delivery to broader topics in
cross-cultural psychology and minority issues. Everybody is
welcome to help in the facelift, either by subscription to the
list and active participation in the discussion, and/or by
forwarding comments to the list moderator. Sunkyo Kwon.
fu03c2dj@fub46.zedat.fu-berlin.de. [SK]
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3. NEW LISTS ON INTERPSYCH
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A. ADDICTION MEDICINE
------------------
This conference has been set up to encourage an exchange of
ideas, opinions, and information among health care
professionals working in the field of addiction to alcohol
and/or other psychoactive substances. A broad working
definition of addiction follows: "Addiction is a disease
characterized by continuous or periodic; impaired control
over the use of drugs or alcohol, preoccupation with drugs or
alcohol, continued use of these chemicals despite adverse
consequences related to their use, and distortions in
thinking, most notably denial." (Adapted from the American
Society of Addiction Medicine).
We recognize that there is a spectrum of use of alcohol and
some psychoactive drugs, from intermittent use that does not
interfere with health, to malignant destructive use. For the
purposes of this list we would in general encourage open
discussion about all aspects of addiction as defined above.
Please note that this list is intended for those working in
the field and is not to be used as a recovery list to work on
individual issues. Such work is supported by many lists on
Internet. Strong opinions are welcomed, but flaming will NOT
be tolerated!
To join the addiction-medicine conference, send the following
message to Majordomo@avocado.pc.helsinki.fi -- leaving the
subject line blank: subscribe addiction-medicine. Contributed
by Peter Mezciems.
B. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
-------------------------------------------
This special interest group has been set up to encourage an
exchange of ideas, opinions, and information amongst those
involved in research and clinical practice in the areas of
child and adolescent anxiety and depression. The group is an
interdisciplinary one involving a variety of mental health
professions.
The group will take a scientist-practitioner approach to the
nature, etiology, assessment, and treatment of anxiety and
depression problems amongst children and adolescents. It is
hoped that the network will serve several functions such as:
* drawing attention of other members to recent relevant
publications in the field
* summarizing one's own research and recent findings that
are likely to be of interest to others (It is planned to
invite contributions from group members on an occasional
basis)
* requesting information, comment or advice from others re:
relevant topics
* discussion of new assessment or treatment approaches
The group is NOT a forum for on line diagnostic advice. Nor is
it a forum for airing your own subjective personal views that
are unsupported by empirical evidence or strong theoretical
bases. Given that the group is an interdisciplinary one it
should not focus excessively upon medication issues. To join
the youth-anx-dep network, send the following message to
Majordomo@avocado.pc.helsinki.fi -- leaving the subject line
blank: subscribe youth-anx-dep. Contributed by Sue Spence.
C. GERIATRIC-NEUROPSYCHIATRY
-------------------------
A new electronic conference, geriatric-neuropsychiatry, has
been started as part of InterPsych, the international
consortium of resources in psychiatry and abnormal psychology.
This conference has been set up to encourage an exchange of
ideas, opinions, and information among persons concerned with
neurobehavioral disorders in middle-aged and elderly adults.
For purposes of this discussion, 'neurobehavioral disorders'
are defined as medical or neurologic disorders leading to
changes in cognition, mood, perception or behavior. Although
this list is primarily
intended for clinicians, input from caregivers, basic
scientists and other concerned individuals is welcomed.
To join the geriatric-neuropsychiatry conference, send the
following message to Majordomo@avocado.pc.helsinki.fi --
leaving the subject line blank: subscribe
geriatric-neuropsychiatry. Contributed by Mike Usman.
_____________________________________________________________
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
_____________________________________________________________
SECTION D: RESEARCH
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| This section is intended for original articles and calls |
| for collaborators. Until early '95, contributions |
| will be screened for appropriateness, but basically un- |
| reviewed. If you submit, please indicate, whether you |
| choose the non-review option or wish review (which will |
| mean that you will have a lag between submission & |
| publication of approx. 2-5 months, depending on date of |
| submission & reviewers' feedback). To submit to this |
| section, please send an ASCII version of the manuscript |
|to the IPN Mailbox ( udipn@badlands.nodak.edu). |
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* INDEX *
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1. "The invisible epidemic of sleep apnea and snoring"
by Jerry Halberstadt
2. Lists on the evaluation center at HSRI
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1. "The invisible epidemic of sleep apnea and snoring"
Jerry Halberstadt
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Introduction
Sleep apnea can cause symptoms of apparent clinical depression
which may respond quickly to treatment of the sleep disorder.
A knowledge of the intellectual and emotional impact of sleep
apnea may be important in making a correct diagnosis.
Unfortunately, many physicians, psychiatrists, and
psychologists may be unaware of this connection. Yet these
professions have much to contribute to dealing with this
problem and informed individuals can provide essential therapy
and support to the patient and the patient's family in the
recovery process.
The impact of sleep apnea and snoring on sleep and health in
the individual and for the public should not be ignored.
According the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research:
"Forty million Americans are chronically ill with various
sleep disorders...Sleep apnea alone is the cause of excessive
daytime sleepiness experienced by almost 20 million
Americans... Overwhelming evidence from testimony and specific
surveys suggests that the vast majority of Americans with
sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated. ... "
(Report of the National Commission on Sleep Disorders
Research, "Wake up America: A National Sleep Alert," Executive
Summary and Report, January 1993.)(hereafter cited as NCSDR)
What is sleep apnea?
"Obstructive sleep apnea is an illness characterized by
snoring, partial or complete cessation of breathing during
sleep, reductions in blood oxygen levels, severe sleep
fragmentation, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Researchers
and clinicians have recognized sleep apnea as one of the most
common sleep disorders and with perhaps the greatest medical
and social impact on society in terms of morbidity and
mortality. The syndrome strikes both sexes and all races,
ages, socioeconomic strata, and ethnic groups, though it is
less common in women prior to menopause, and may be more
common in blacks than in whites." (NCSDR)
"The potential consequences of obstructive sleep apnea are
significant and include hypertension, coronary heart disease,
myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, congestive hear
failure, stroke, neuropsychiatric problems, cognitive
impairment, sexual disfunction, and injury due to accidents.
Finally the Commission estimates that cardiovascular deaths
attributable to obstructive sleep apnea alone may be as high
as 38,000 annually." (NCSDR)
"In the United States, 11,845,000 people between the ages of
30-60 are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea; nearly
one-quarter of them (3,029,000) experience the disorder at a
moderate or severe level. The prevalence of obstructive sleep
apnea may be much higher in specific subgroups. ... For the
approximately 31 million Americans who are age 65 and older,
the best estimate of obstructive sleep apnea is 7,440,000,
with 46 percent at the moderate or severe level." (NCSDR)
Recent studies show that among employed people 30 to 60 years
old, at least 2 percent of the women and 4 percent of the men
may have treatable sleep apnea syndrome, while 24 percent of
the men and 9 percent of the women showed disturbed breathing
during sleep. (Terry Young et. al. in the New England Journal
of Medicine, April 1993). An editorial by Eliot Phillipson, MD
in the same issue of NEJM proclaimed sleep apnea as "a major
public health problem."
Treatment
Effective treatment eliminates snoring and apnea. The success
of treatment is measured by the reduction of respiratory
disturbance to normal levels, by the elimination of symptoms
like fatigue and depression, and the patient's subjective
feeling of well-being. The "gold standard" treatment accepted
by physicians and others trained in sleep disorders medicine
is the continuous application of positive air pressure through
a mask during sleep (Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure--CPAP). The additional air pressure keeps the airway
from collapsing. Since this permits normal breathing to
continue during sleep, normal sleep patterns emerge, sleep
becomes restorative, and the patient feels better. The impact
is often immediate and dramatic although the patient may need
to continue therapy permanently. Weight loss, surgery and
other interventions may also have their place in treatment.
Diagnosis is made on the basis of the clinical picture,
patient and spouse reports, and an overnight polysomonogram
done in the laboratory or even at home.
The role of psychologists and psychiatrists
Even a basic understanding of sleep apnea can be the basis for
awareness and referral. A patient presenting with fatigue,
depression, or problems in social relationships might have a
primary problem of sleep apnea. If so, treatments appropriate
for depression may miss the mark. If snoring, gasps, or pauses
in breathing during sleep are reported, referral to an expert
in sleep disorders for evaluation may be appropriate.
Psychologists and psychiatrists can play an important role in
the treatment of sleep apnea. With appropriate training in
sleep disorders, they can play a part in the sleep laboratory
or in the clinic.
The patient with sleep apnea faces tremendous social and
emotional challenges in accepting therapy. A significant
number of patients fail to comply with treatment, sometimes
because they may lack appropriate emotional support and are
unable to adjust to their new status. Family members and
colleagues may not understand or accept the positive changes
in the patient's personality. And the patient and those close
to him or her must come to grips with the loss of functioning
for years before treatment. Finally, if symptoms of depression
occur in a patient with known sleep apnea, appropriate
treatment may require looking at both the treatment for sleep
apnea--is it effective?--and at the possibility of depression.
While there are support groups and patient-centered
organizations which can be very important to patients and
their families, professional intervention and support may also
be needed.
BIOSKETCH: JERRY HALBERSTADT is a publisher who suffered from
sleep apnea syndrome for more than 15 years before being
diagnosed and treated. He has served as chair for an
educational conference on sleep apnea for physicians and the
public and has co-authored a handbook for patients and
professionals: T. Scott Johnson, M.D. and Jerry Halberstadt,
1994, "Phantom of the Night: Overcome sleep apnea syndrome;"
ISBN 1-882431-00-6, New Technology Publishing, Inc.
Inquiries to: halberst@world.std.com
Additional information will be available in January 1995: use
gopher to connect to gopher.std.com and look under
ftp/books/ntp-publishers; or use ftp and login "anonymous" to
ftp.std.com, and look under ftp/books/ntp-publishers
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2. LISTS ON THE EVALUATION CENTER AT HSRI
==============================================================
The Evaluation Center@HSRI (TEC) is a technical assistance
center funded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration & Center for Mental Health
Services.
The mission of the Evaluation Center@HSRI is to provide
technical assistance in the area of evaluation to States and
nonprofit public entities within the States for improving the
planning, development, and operation of adult mental health
services.
Following is a brief description for each Topical Evaluation
Network (TEN). Although this information could have been
placed in the resources section of the InterPsych Newsletter,
we would like to inform readers that there is a sizable number
of subscribers, particularly on the evaluation and outcome
lists, that are currently running research projects, which
may lend themselves for matching up researchers with
similar interests.
1. National Health Care Reform TEN
The purpose of this network is to discuss how national
health care reforms may affect mental health care and
substance abuse systems at the state and local levels.
The Evaluation Center will be represented on-line by
Robert Dorwart, M.D. of the Kennedy School of Government,
Harvard University. To subscribe to the network send e-mail
to: listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu containing only the following
words in the message body: subscribe nhcten
2. Outcomes Evaluation TEN
The purpose of this network is to develop a broad
collective expertise with respect to problems of
assessing and analyzing outcomes of interventions aimed
at improving mental health. The Evaluation Center will be
represented on-line by Lee Sechrest, Ph.D. of the
University of Arizona Department of Psychology. In
addition, Gary Bond, Ph.D. of Dartmouth College will
represent the Evaluation Center on-line to discuss
vocational outcomes. Bill Hargreaves, Ph.D. of the
University of California at San Francisco, will represent
the Center on the Outcomes Network to discuss
implementation measurement. To subscribe to the network
send e-mail to: listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu containing only
the following words in the message body: subscribe
outcmten
3. Legal & Forensic Issues in Mental Health TEN
The purpose of this network is to facilitate assessment
of the impacts of interventions in the broad area of
interface between the mental health system, the criminal
justice system, and the courts. The Evaluation Center
will be represented on-line by Bill Fisher, Ph.D.,
Director for Psycho-Social and Forensic Services
Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Massachusetts School of Medicine, Worcester. To subscribe
to the network send e-mail to: listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
containing only the following words in the message body:
subscribe legalten
4. Evaluation Methodology & Statistics TEN
The purpose of this network is to provide assistance,
information and contacts regarding experimental design,
instrument and survey development and statistical
analysis for mental health systems evaluation. The
Evaluation Center will be represented on-line by Marcus
Lieberman, Ph.D. of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for
Astrophysics, Harvard University. To subscribe to the
network send e-mail to: listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
containing only the following words in the message body:
subscribe evalten
Further information on the lists, information on the HSRI ftp
and/or gopher site, or any technical questions, can
be obtained by contacting postmaster@hsri.org.
[Jonathan S. Hurwitz, SK]
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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SECTION E: RESOURCE UPDATE
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|DISCLAIMER: Our intent is to illuminate resources of use |
|to the InterPsych community. As timeliness, breadth and |
|brevity are priorities, most entries have not been verified.|
|If you find any of the material contained herein to be |
|inaccurate, please let us know. Submit all contributions |
|to the Resource section to the IPN mailbox |
|(upipn@badlands.nodak.edu) |
| Jeffry Luria, Ph.D., Editor, Resource Section |
| (jluria@pipeline.com) |
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* INDEX *
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1: NEWSGROUPS
A: Psychology & Support Groups Newsgroup Pointer
2: MAILISTS
A: Virtual Reality Psychology
B: MADNESS (aka) ThisIsCrazy
C: University Conflict Resolution
3: OTHER RESOURCES
A: CARE IN PLACE: The International Journal of
Networks and Community
B: Mental Health gopher
C: SEAB & JEAB Home Page
D. The CLIMATE Clinical Help System
E: PSYCHE
F: InterPsych / PsyComNet On-Line Conferences
Texts
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1: NEWSGROUPS
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1A: Psychology & Support Groups Newsgroup
Pointer (Part I)
This Pointer will help you find the information you need and
get your questions answered much quicker than if you were to
simply crosspost to every psychology or support ewsgroup in
existence. It is provided as a public service. Post your
article in the most appropriate newsgroup according to its
topic.
Not all sites carry all the below listed alt.= newsgroups. If
your site does not carry a particular alt newsgroup, please
contact your own News administrator and request that they
begin carrying that specific group.
Perception, memory, judgment & reasoning
sci.cognitive
Medicine & related products & regulations
sci.med
Medical discussion of AIDS & HIV
sci.med.aids (m)
Nutrition & diet
sci.med.nutrition
Dialog & news in psychiatry & psychobiology
sci.med.psychobiology
General psychology
sci.psychology
Research issues in psychology
sci.psychology.research (m)
Diabetes, hypoglycaemia
misc.health.diabetes
General discussion of AIDS & HIV
misc.health.aids
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General help with psychological problems
alt.psychology.help
Personality taxonomies/assessment/models-
alt.psychology.personality
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Recovering from all types of abuse
alt.abuse.recovery
Recovery for abuse offenders/perpetrators
alt.abuse.offender.recovery
General topics in recovery
alt.recovery
Recovering from sexual addictions
alt.recovery.addiction.sexual
Codependency
alt.recovery.codependency
Recovering from the effects of religion
alt.recovery.religion
Recovering from sexual abuse
alt.sexual.abuse.recovery
alt.sexual.abuse.recovery.d
Alternate models of dealing with abuse
alt.abuse.transcendence
alt.sexual.abuse.recovery
alt.abuse-recovery (m)
Partners of childhood sexual abuse survivors
alt.support.abuse.partners
Anxiety and panic disorders
alt.support.anxiety-panic
Arthritis
alt.support.arthritis
Asthma
alt.support.asthma
Attention-deficit disorders
alt.support.attn-deficit
Fat-acceptance with no dieting talk
alt.support.big-folks
Cancer
alt.support.cancer
Cerebral palsy
alt.support.cerebral-palsy
Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis
alt.support.crohns-colitis
Depression & mood disorders
alt.support.depression
Developmental delay
alt.support.dev-delays
Parents & family of children with diabetes
alt.support.diabetes.kids
Dieting/losing weight/nutrition
alt.support.diet
Persons w/ dissociative disorders (eg.-MPD)
alt.support.dissociation
Divorce/marital breakups
alt.support.divorce
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(m) = Moderated newsgroup
Copyright retained by author.
Send comments/questions/suggestions regarding
this newsgroup Pointer to John M. Grohol
(grohol@alpha.acast.nova.edu).
(NOTE: Part II will be contained in next month's issue)
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2: MAIL LISTS
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2A: Virtual Reality Psychology
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List: VIRTPSY
List Serve: LISTSERV@SJUVM.BITNET or
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU
VIRTPSY is open to researchers, practitioners, and
students of psychology who are interested in the social
contracts and interactions within the enviroments known
as Virtual Reality. It shall explore the impacts of both
text and graphic based enviroments
on these new avenues of interpersonal relations.
A monthly emphasis will be placed on requested topics
with room for spontaneous discussions. Insights into on
going research, publications and observations related to
the virtual enviroments is encouraged as to explore
these new avenues.
Owners: Sheila Rosenberg (shrose@sjuvm.stjohns.edu),
Perry Lucas (plucas@vt.edu)
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:
Address: LISTSERV@SJUVM.BITNET or
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU
Body: SUBSCRIBE VIRTPSY First Name Last Name
2B: MADNESS (aka) ThisIsCrazy
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List: MADNESS@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
List Serve: LISTSERV@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
MADNESS is an electronic action and information discussion
list for people who experience moods swings, fright, voices,
and visions (People Who). MADNESS creates an electronic forum
and distribution device for exchanging ways to change
political systems that touch People Who, and for distributing
any information and resources that might be useful. A basic
premise of science and research is also a value of MADNESS: to
share your findings with others.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact
the Owner: SylviaC@netcom.com.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:
Address: LISTSERV@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
Body: SUBSCRIBE MADNESS yourfirstname yourlastname
2C: University Conflict Resolution
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List: ccrnet@alpha.acast.nova.eduI
List Serve: listserv@alpha.acast.nova.edu
CCRNET is about conflict resolution in the university
setting.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:
Address: listserv@alpha.acast.nova.edu
Body: SUBSCRIBE CCRNET firstname lastname
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3 :OTHER RESOURCES
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3A: CARE IN PLACE: The International Journal of Networks
and Community
Care in Place offers an international forum for reviews
and reports of developments in human services,
legislation and theory. Care in Place emphasises cross-
professional relationships and the widest possible focus
on all groups served by community or neighbourhood
systems.
Care in Place promotes consideration of the practical
and theoretical developments within:community care,
alternatives to institutional care localised networks
and service systems. Care in Place is the first
international journal to emphasise an interdisciplinary,
cross-speciality approach to the delivery of human
services within the natural cultural habitat or community.
Manuscripts to: Professor Phil Barker (Editor)
Department of Psychiatry, University of Newcastle Upon
Tyne, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
Upon Tyne NE1 4LP, ENGLAND Fax: 091 227 5108
e.mail P.J.Barker@Newcastle.ac.uk
3B: Mental Health gopher
--------------------
State University of New York at Buffalo
Counseling Center:
URL: gopher://wings.buffalo.edu:70/11/student-life/ccenter
David Gilles-Thomas, Ph.D.
dgthomas@acsu.buffalo.edu
Counseling Center, State University of New York at Buffalo
3C: Home Page for JEAB and JABA
---------------------------
A group at the University of Rochester has created a
home page on the World Wide Web (WWW) for the two
SEAB journals, Journal of the Experimental Analysis of
Behavior (JEAB) and the Journal of Applied Behavior
Analysis (JABA). This effort is nothing short of
spectacular.
This "page" is still somewhat in progress but there is
already a complete and searchable index of JEAB and a
partial sampling from JABA. This index can be
searched using key words provided or of your own
making. Logical arrangements of key words (and, or)
can be made. You retrieve complete reference =and=
abstract. The index searches titles and abstracts. This
index, I'm told, will be kept up to date with future issues.
In addition you can read historical information about the
society and the journals. Pictures may follow in the
future.
In the posting I forwared, instructions were given on how
to access it in different ways. If you have MOSAIC then
you can enter a URL after clicking on the appropriate
box. The following URL worked for me (case and
punctuation marks matter):
http://www.envmed.rochester.edu/wwwrap/behavior/jea
bjaba.htm
3-D: The CLIMATE Clinical Help System
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The CLIMATE Clinical Help System is a Hypertext mental health
information system based on the World Health Organisation
(WHO) Primary Health Care Version of ICD-10, augmented with
information from the CRUfAD Community Mental Health Workbook.
The information contained in this Clinical Help System is not
a prescription; rather, it is advicethat clinicians may use
to inform themselves about assessment strategies, diagnostic
issues, and management for individual patients. Responsibility
for clinical decision making remains with the clinician. The
system is exactly what its name implies easily accessible
clinical help for the busy clinician. There is a good deal of
commonly used information in this system and future releases
of CLIMATE will include further information and enhancements
to its capabilities.
Obtaining CLIMATE: Copies of the CLIMATE Clinical Help System
(V1.0), on 3.5" IBM-PC Disc
Please send your inquiries to the following address. Climate
Promotion, Longman Cartermill Limited, Technology Centre, St.
Andrews FIFE KY16 9EA, Scotland, Tel: +44 334 477660, Fax:
+44 334 477180
The CLIMATE Clinical Help System (V1.0) runs under the Windows
tm system on IBM-PC compatibles, and will be dispatched on a
3.5" high-density IBM-PC compatible floppy disc. Please note
that CLIMATE is covered by international copyright, and should
only be used as one copy per computer.
3E: PSYCHE in HTML format on the World Wide Web.
--------------------------------------------
Its home page is: http://hcrl.open.ac.uk/psyche/psyche
We are very interested in developing the site by creating
links to other sources of information. For instance: news
on forthcoming conferences; calls for papers; pre-print
services; and job advertisements. If you have any
information on useful sites to create links with, or if you
have any comments or complaints, please contact
Stuart Watt S.N.K.Watt@open.ac.uk)
3F: InterPsych / PsyComNet On-Line Conferences
------------------------------------------
The following information related to Interpsych/
PsyComNet on-line conferences can now be ordered
via e-mail:
Readings for Sunday, 4 December 1994 conference:
"The Validity of Dr. Rorschach's Test." validity.txt
Detailed instructions on the IRC system. irc.doc
Transcripts of Recent Conferences.
Multiple Personality Disorder:
Facts and Fictions. mpd.doc
Biology of Suicide. suicide.doc
Medical and Other Models of Psycho
pathology: DSM-IV and Alternatives. dsm4.doc
Involuntary Treatment invol.doc
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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SECTION F: CALENDAR
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| For free listing of your conference or event, please send us|
| the following information: dates of event, title, sponsor, |
| location, continuing education credits (if applicable), and |
| the name, e-mail address, physical address, and phone number|
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*NOVEMBER*
November 27-December 9, SOFSEM'94: XXI-st International Winter
School on theoretical and practical aspects of computer science.
Milovy, Czech Republic. Organized by Czech and Slovak Societies
for Computer Science and Czech ACM Chapter SOFSEM (SOFtware
SEMinar). Contact: (sofsem@muni.cz)
*DECEMBER*
December 3-4, Forensic Evaluations and Forensic Applications of
the MMPI and MMPI-2. The program is offered at 2 different sites
on 2 different dates: December 3-4, 1994 in Costa Mesa, CA and
February 4-5, 1995 in Orlando, FL. Both programs also offer
presentations of specific applications. Presenters include
Stuart A. Greenberg and Kevin L. Moreland. 1.3 continuing
education units or 13.5 APA approved continuing education credit
for psychologists. The registration fee is $295. Contact: Jean
Martin (jmartin@mail.cee.umn.edu); phone (612) 625-1534; fax
(612) 626-1632.
December 9 - 11, 1994, Memory and Reality: Reconciliation.
Scientific, Clinical and Legal Issues of False Memory Syndrome.
Stouffer Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. Presented by
FMS Foundation and Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. 16 credit
hours in Category I of the Physician's Recognition Award of the
American Medical Association. 15.75 prescribed hours by the
American Academy of Family Physicians. For further information,
contact: Office of Continuing Medical Education, Johns Hopkins
Medical Institutions, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore,
Maryland 21205-2195, (410)955-2959 FAX (410)955-0807.
*JANUARY*
January 18-22, Authority, Leadership and Organizational Life, A
Residential Conference sponsored by The Center for the Study of
Groups and Social Systems, Boston Center of the A.K. Rice
Institute, Mont Marie Conference Center, Holyoke, Massachusetts,
USA. For brochure and application contact: Dannielle Kennedy,
Ph.D. Associate Director for Administration, 54 Clairemont Road,
Belmont, MA 02178, 617-489-4734
January 20-21, First Annual Interdisciplinary Roundtable on
Urban Issues, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Sponsored by University of
Pittsburgh's Graduate and Professional Student Association.
Registration information is available upon request. You may
contact the GPSA office (412) 648-7844.
*APRIL*
April 3-7, The Tenth Biennial Conference on Artificial
Intelligence and Cognitive Science organized by the Society for
the Study of Artificial Intelligence and the Simulation of
Behavior. Halifax Hall of Residence & Computer Science
Department, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, ENGLAND.
Contact: Conference programme chair, John Hallam, Department of
Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh, 5 Forrest Hill,
Edinburgh EH1 2QL, SCOTLAND. Phone: + 44 31, 650 3097, FAX: + 44
31 650 6899. E-mail: (john@aifh.edinburgh.ac.uk)
April 28-30, 1995, Symposium on Software Reusability (SSR'95),
Seattle, WA, USA, Sponsored by ACM SIGSOFT. The objective of this
symposium is to provide a forum for academics and practitioners
in the areas related to software reusability to exchange research
results, development activities, and application experience
reports. Unpublished and original state-of-the-art and
state-of-the-practice papers relevant to the symposium themes, as
well as panel and tutorial proposals, are solicited. Contact:
Mansour Zand (zand@unocss.unomaha.edu)
*MAY*
May 23-25, International Conference on Research and Practice in
Attention Deficit Disorders, Jerusalem, Israel. Division of
Special Education of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and
B'Yahad, the Israeli national parent's education and support
organization for families of children with Attention Deficit
Disorders. Scholarly papers are currently being solicited. Tom
Gumpel, Ph.D., Chair, Scientific Committee, The Hebrew University
of Jerusalem, (TGUMPEL@vms.huji.ac.il)
*JUNE*
June 21-24, Twelfth Annual International Conference in
Literature-and-Psychology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im
Breisgau (Germany). Please send your title and a 150-word
abstract to Professor Andrew Gordon at IPSA
(agordon@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu). For more information, contact
Norman N. Holland (nnh@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu)
*JULY*
July 5-8, Tenth International Conference on Mathematical and
Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing. Boston
Massachusetts, U.S.A. Authors are invited to contribute their
work for presentation at the conference in the form of one-page
abstracts typed single-space before 15 January 1995. Decisions
on selection will be promptly communicated to the authors by FAX
not later than 31 February 1995. Abstracts may be submitted by
FAX by dialing to U.S.A.: (314)-364-3351.
July 10-13, "20th International Conference on Improving
University Teaching". Hong Kong. For instructions on
submitting a paper or proposal and further information about
the conference, e-mail (iut@umuc.umd.edu)
July 12-21, The Ninth Summer Workshop for the Development of
Intercultural Coursework at Colleges and Universities.
East-West Center. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. A workshop for
college and university faculty who wish to develop courses in
intercultural and international topics. Coordinator: Richard
W. Brislin, Program on Education and Training, East-West
Center, 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848. Fax (808)
944-7070. brislinr@ewc
July 17-19, Understanding the Social World: Towards an
Integrative Approach. Huddersfield, UK. University of
Huddersfield. Contact: David Nightingale,
(social-conference@hud.ac.uk) or (D.J.Nightingale@hud.ac.uk)
July 31-August 4, The Fourth Annual Workshop for the
Development of Expertise in Cultural Diversity. East-West
Center. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. A program for cross-cultural
trainers who will work with newly developed training modules
in the areas of international business, health care,
counseling, mediation, leadership, and workplace diversity.
Coordinator: Richard W. Brislin. Program on Education and
Training, East-West Center, 1777 East-West Rd., Honolulu, HI.
96848. fax (808) 944-7070. brislinr@ewc
*NOVEMBER*
Nov 1-5, Internal Evaluation Conference: Developing a world
perspective. The first evaluation conference. Vancouver,
Canada. Jointly sponsored by American Evaluation Assoc and
the Canadian Evaluation Soc. Contact: John McLaughlin,
President, American Evaluation Assoc., Research and
Evaluation Branch, PO Box 6Q, Richmond Virginia 23216, (804)
371-8593 (fax)
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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SECTION G: ANNOUNCEMENTS
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* INDEX *
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1. Call for Papers - Clinical Child Psychology and
Psychiatry
2. Call for collaborators: EEG, ERP, Sleep studies
3. Outpatient certification
4. Looking for mental health professionals who are winter
sports enthusiasts
5. Looking for research related to children in orphanages
6. National research service awards for drug abuse research
7. Looking for schizophrenia researchers in Indonesia
8. DOING IT! An MRI Brief Therapy Intensive
9. The Journal of Group-Analytic Psychotherapy
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1. Call for Papers - Clinical Child Psychology and
Psychiatry
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In 1996 SAGE Publications will be launching Clinical
Child Psychology and Psychiatry - a major, new journal to
bring together clinically oriented work of the highest
distinction from an international and multidisciplinary
perspective. The journal will be edited by Bryan Lask from
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry will provide a
high quality forum for papers which focus on clinical and
therapeutic aspects of child and adolescent psychology and
psychiatry.
Contributions should be sent to: Dr Bryan Lask,
Department of Psychologal Medicine, Great Ormond Street
Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
If you would like further details please contact Jane
Makoff (makoff@sageltd.co.uk).
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2.Call for collaborators: EEG, ERP, Sleep studies
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The IBEGROUP (Internet based Biomedical Engineering GROUP)
invites experts from around the world to participate in the
development of a state-of-the-art biomedical data acquisition
system for EEG, ERP and SLEEP studies .
The IBEGROUP is a non-profit Internet based distributed
product development group. The current project involves the
development of a high performance 32/128 channel biomedical
data acquisition system.
The group's objectives are:
(1) Make a contribution to the science of biomedical
instrumentation
(2) Provide biomedical engineers with an opportunity to
develop interdisciplinary contacts worldwide,
(3) Introduce participants to the art of product
development, from conception to manufacturing.
(4) Produce a superior data acquisition system for
educational and research programs.
Funding will be sought through grants, sponsors, and
support from users and manufacturers of biomedical equipment.
The group seeks expertise in such areas as: low voltage, low
power, ultra low noise, fiber-optics, telemetry, analog and
digital IC design, power/signal isolation, DSP, computer
interfacing, and manufacturing.
Scientists, engineers, technologists and educators with
relevant experience, as well as users and manufacturers of
biomedical equipment, are invited to participate in this
project. Please email the Project-Coordinator, Herman van den
Bergen, for more information (vdbergen@acadvm1.uottawa.ca)
(vdbergen@uottawa.bitnet).
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3. Outpatient certification
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I am interested in the issue of out-patient certification as
an alternative to compulsory in-patient treatment, or as a
vehicle to give authorisation for treatment of mentally-ill
individuals who are deteriorating and have no insight into
their own illness.
There are approximately 26 states in the USA which have such
legislation, and I am interested in hearing from physicians
who have been involved in the drafting, or implementation, of
these laws. Comments from physicians who support, or have
criticism of, this legislation, would also be appreciated. I
would also appreciate the comments of Psychiatrists or
Family Physicians from other jurisdictions who have
experience or advice.
The Ontario College of Family Physicians, a 5,000 member
organisation, is interested in lobbying for such legislation
in Canada. Out patient certification has recently been
recommended by several coroners' juries investigating the
deaths of schizophrenic patients in our province, the latest
being the death of Lester Donaldson, a schizophrenic who was
shot by police in a violent confrontation in Toronto.
Comments on issues such as the criteria for out-patient vs
in-patient certification, who would be the decision-maker
(physician or patient designate), and the success or
otherwise of such interventions, would be appreciated.
George Miller MB ChB FCFP, Past President, Ontario College of
Family Physicians, Ontario, Canada, (519) 579-0350, (519)
579-0351
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4. Looking for mental health professionals who are winter
sports enthusiasts
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In February, 1994, Dr. Michael Cox and I (Dr. Gary E.
Jones) presented the first U.S.M. - Baylor College of
Mecidicine WINTER SYMPOSIUM ON APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY at CRESTED
BUTTE, COLORADO. The first year theme was clinical
psychodiagnostic assessment and presenters/faculty included
Dr. Les Morey (P.A.I.), Dr. Robert Archer (MMPI-A), Dr. Lynn
Hungerford (Rorschach Test), Dr. Mike Cox (Forensic
Evaluations), and Dr. Dave Lachar (PIC). The theme of the
Symposium is intended to change for each
offering.
The Symposium was geared to provide a first-rate
continuing education experience for applied psychologists who
need to do periodic continuing education in a setting
conducive to winter sports activity or winter
mountain enjoyment
We are interested in collecting the names and E-mail
addresses of psychologists, psychiatrists, and other
professionals in the health/mental health arena who are avid
skiers or winter sports enthusiasts (or who are simply
interested in good continuing education in a conducive
environment). Please E-mail me directly as I am beginning a
list of individuals who will be kept informed of these
activities and may lead to the formation of other activities.
Respond to: Gary_Jones@BULL.CC.USM.EDU
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5. Looking for research related to children in orphanages
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I am interested in information or research regarding children
that have gone through orphanages. I am particullarly
interested in information regarding teens that have been
placed as teens in the orphanages. Please send E-mail me at
Draker2237@aol.com.
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6. National research service awards for drug abuse research
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"SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS", NIH GUIDE,
Volume 23, Number 40, November 18, 1994
National Institute on Drug Abuse
PURPOSE
"The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is interested in
expanding the number of qualified researcher engaged in
biomedical, behavioral and health services drug abuse and
addiction research. To this end, NIDA has set-aside
an additional $ 1 million for National Research Service
Awards (NRSAs) in Fiscal Year 1995."
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7. Looking for schizophrenia researchers in Indonesia
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My name is Herlina Y. Handoko. I am a graduate student in
genetics at the University of Minnesota. I am trying to
finish up with my Ph.D. by January 1995. I will go back to
Indonesia afterwards and I would like to do some research on
the genetics of schizophrenia. I will be working at the
University of Indonesia in Jakarta. I would like to
collaborate with a laboratory that is interested in the
study of schizophrenia in Indonesia. Please contact me at the
following address and phone number: Herlina Y. Handoko,
9448 Centennial Hall, Minneapolis, MN 55455, Phone:
612-625-5628, Fax: 612-624-6645, email:
handoko@lenti.med.umn.edu.,
These will be good through the month of January. My address
and phone number in Indonesia will be: Herlina Y. Handoko,
Kemurnian VI No. 12A/1, Jakarta 11120, INDONESIA, Phone:
62-21-624-0584.
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8. DOING IT! An MRI Brief Therapy Intensive
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Action Oriented Training in Brief Therapy: Join the members
of the MRI Brief Therapy Center for three day of intensive
training. Participants will gain important knowledge and
develop hands-on technical skills during case simulations and
one-way mirror experiences. Topics will include: Initial
interviewing as an intervention, Untying the knots of
persistent problems, Designing and presenting change-making
task assignments, Mastering the chanllenges of your own
cases.
Registration and additional information is available at MRI
Phyllis Erwin, Mental Research Institute, 555 Middlefield
Road, Palo Alto, California, 94301, Phone: 415 321 3055,
Fax: 415 321 3785, and e-mail inquiries may be addressed to
EveK@aol.com
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9. The Journal of Group-Analytic Psychotherapy
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"GROUP ANALYSIS has achieved unquestioned international
prestige."
- Saul Scheidlinger, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
"recognized as one of the outstanding resources for
information on group treatments"
- Robert R Dies, University of Maryland
*GROUP ANALYSIS* is a quarterly hardcopy journal exploring
the theory, practice and experience of analytical group
psychotherapy. The journal does not exclusively represent one
approach to its subject but aims to bring together differing
approaches within the field.
Original articles may be submitted and should not exceed
5,000 words. In exceptional cases, longer articles will be
considered. Manuscripts should be typed and triple-spaced
with a margin of 3cm on all sides. Pages and references
should be numbered.
For further details and subscription information please
contact Jonathan Carter (carter@sageltd.co.uk) at SAGE
Publications. Sample copies may also be available.
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER DEC, 1994
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SECTION G: EMPLOYMENT (1/3)
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| This section is intended for listing current job openings |
| in positions relevant to InterPsych members. Submissions |
| should be in the following format: 1) Position title |
| 2) Institution name 3) Institution location 4) Full |
| description 5) 60-character line length |
| Send job postings to: (udpin@badlands.nodak.edu) |
| John Grohol, Editor, Employment section |
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NORWAY & UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
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1: FULL PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOMETRICS
(Trondheim, Norway)
2: CHAIR IN PSYCHOLOGY
(Birmingham, UK)
3: 2 COGNITIVE/NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIPS
(Glasgow, UK)
4: PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
(Hertfordshire, UK)
5: CHAIR IN PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(Southampton, UK)
6: DEPUTY COURSE DIRECTOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Southampton, UK)
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
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7: FACULTY POSITION, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Los Angeles, CA)
-- Continued in Part 2 --
8: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS
(Los Angeles, CA)
9: 2 ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Storrs, CT)
10: POSTDOCTORAL & GRAdUATE OPPORTUNITIES IN ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
(Bloomington, IN)
11: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Indianapolis, IN)
12: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Valparaiso, IN)
13: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
(West Lafayette, IN)
14: 2 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Baton Rouge, LA)
15: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
(Baton Rouge, LA)
16: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Baton Rouge, LA)
17: CLINICAL RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGISTS
(Boston, MA)
18: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY 2-YEAR FELLOWSHIP
(Ann Arbor, MI)
19: DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
(Clayton, MO)
-- Continued in Part 3 --
20: RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST
(Bronx, NY)
21: PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIPS IN CLINICAL & COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
(Dayton, OH)
22: RESEARCH ASSISTANT, BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(Philadelphia,PA)
23: FACULTY POSITION, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OR PERSONALITY
(Philadelphia, PA)
24: RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGISTS
(Radnor, PA)
25: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(Charleston, SC)
26: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BIOCHEMISTRY
(Houston, TX)
27: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
(Milwaukee, WI)
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INTERPSYCH POSITIONS
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28: DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEPARTMENT
29: DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH/LAB DEPARTMENT
30: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
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1: FULL PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOMETRICS
Institution: University of Trondheim, Dept of Psychology
Location: Trondheim, Norway
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The Department of Psychology at the University of Trondheim
expects to expand its staff rapidly in the next 5 years.
Currently, our faculty consist of 5 full professors and 9
senior lecturers (assistant/associate professors). In
addition, there are currently 4 adjunct professors. About
30 new positions will be available in the coming years.
The following is a short-version translation of the
qualifications needed:
The main themes for this professorship are psychometrics,
data-analysis and research methods within the field of
psychology. Candidates must have comprehensive theoretical
competence as well as practical research competence within
evaluation of candidates.
Duties for the position will be divided between research,
teaching and administration. Currently, teaching and
research will account for about 47% each, and administration
for 6% of the time. Teaching will include about 4 hours of
lecturing per week as well as participation in the
supervision and evaluation of student work at different
levels of study. For all tenured positions there is a
required language proficiency test within two years time for
non-Scandinavian English-speaking candidates.
The salary for full professors is currently
about NOK 300,000($40,000).
Postmark deadline for application: January 15, 1994.
The application including publications (10 most important)
must be submitted in 5 copies. For the full professor
only, work in progress may be submitted within 3 months
if listed in the application. The application should
include a list of papers to be evaluated and your own
evaluation of these contributions to research in the area.
Certified ("true") copies of academic and professional
qualifications should be included. You may also send
references about your competence in your current position
and recent work, such as post-doctoral activities, and any
pertinent information about related work.
The Univ. of Trondheim is an equal opportunity employer.
Send your application to: Faculty of Social Sciences,
attn. Lise Sorgaard, University of Trondheim,
N-7055 Dragvoll, Norway.
For more information, please contact: Professor & Head of
Department Johan O. Undheim, Phone: + 47 73591978
Fax: + 47 73591920, E-mail: johan.undheim@avh.unit.no
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2: CHAIR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: University of Birmingham, School of Psychology
Location: Birmingham, UK
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Applications are invited for a Chair in Psychology, from
1st October, 1995. The research area is open, but candidates
are expected to have an international reputation and either
strengthen existing activity or to establish an area
cognate to the School's current activities. The School
obtained a '5' in the last research rating exercise, has
excellent new research facilities and provides first-rate
research support, including substantial extra start-up
research facilities for new appointees. Over the first
years of the appointment, the appointee's major role will
be in research.
Further particulars may be obtained from: Mr. P.J.F. Scott,
Director of Staffing Services, The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham B152TT, UK. Tel: +44-21-414-3842
Fax: +44-21-414-7043.
Intending applicants are invited to contact Professor
Glyn Humphreys, Head of School (Tel: +44-21-414-4930
or Email: G.W.Humphreys@bham.ac.uk), if they would like
to discuss the post further. Short-listed candidates will
be invited to visit the School on a day prior to interview
to meet members of staff and to give a talk on some
aspects of their research work.
The closing date for applications is 6th January, 1995.
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3: 2 COGNITIVE/NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIPS
Institution: University of Glasgow, Dept of Psychology
Location: Glasgow, UK
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Applications are invited for two lectureships in psychology
(cognitive/neuroscience). One of the appointments may be
made at a senior level to a suitably qualified candidate.
POST 1:
Applications are invited from candidates with interests
in any area of cognition.
POST 2:
Applications are invited from candidates with experience
in brain-imaging techniques in relation to cognition.
The department houses a dense-mapped EEG lab, specialising
in ERPs. The person appointed will contribute to the
running of this facility and will help develop a new M.Sc.
course in cognition and brain imaging, involving liaison
with groups specialising in other forms of imaging, such
as PET, MRI and MEG.
Both appointed staff will be expected to contribute
substantially to the department's research activity, and to
carry out teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Closing date for applications is 20 January 1995.
Preliminary enquiries should be made to either:
Professor A J Sanford (especially in relation to post 2)
or Professor A M Burton
CONTACT E.MAIL ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS/FAX NUMBER:
Professor Sanford: tony@psy.gla.ac.uk; 041 330 4058
Professor Burton: mike@psy.gla.ac.uk; 041 330 4060
FAX Number: 041 330 8889
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4: PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: University OF Hertfordshire
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Salary: #33,120 to #38,895.
Closing date: January 27th, 1995
Interview dates: March 1st and 2nd 1995
The Psychology Division seeks to appoint an outstanding
scientist with an international reputation within one of
our current areas of research excellence. At present these
are in DISABILITY and HEALTH (this has a strong
developmental psychology and language component);
COGNITIVE SCIENCE; SOCIAL and ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY.
We obtained the highest rating for a Psychology department
in a New University in the 1992 research assessment
exercise. We are a forward looking, expanding department
with a strong commitment to research, scholarship and
teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Our main undergraduate teaching is in Psychology and in
Cognitive Science. There are MSc programmes in Occupational
Psychology and Organisational Development, and there is a
wide-ranging programme of PhD research. The investment of
research funds has greatly enhanced our research base since
1992 and this new post reflects the University's commitment
to our continuing research development.
The main duties of the post-holder will be the conduct of
research. Teaching and administrative duties will be
minimal. Further information and application forms
are available from: Personnel Dept., University of
Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, England.
Tel: 0707 284802 (24hr answer phone).
Please quote ref P1254P
Informal discussion welcomed with: Dr Beryl Starr, Head of
Division, Tel: 0707 284623 or Prof. David Messer, Research
Co-ordinator, Tel: 0707 284622.
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5: CHAIR IN PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
6: DEPUTY COURSE DIRECTOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: Southampton University, Dept of Psychology
Location: Southampton, UK
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The Department of Psychology at Southampton is currently
experiencing a period of rapid growth and change. The
newly established Chair in Psychology and Health and the
Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology are two key elements
of this restructuring process.
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CHAIR IN PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH
The appointee will provide professorial leadership for a
one of the three key research groupings in the Department,
thus enhancing its overall research standing and
contributing to its teaching programmes, particularly at
the postgraduate level. The appointment will also facilitate
interdisciplinary research in the Faculty of Social Sciences
and, looking more widely, in the new Faculty of Medicine,
Health, and Biological Sciences.
The Department seeks a person whose record of research,
publication, and achievement in psychology is of
international standing. In addition to an exemplary track
record of personal research, an essential requirement is
the capacity to facilitate the research of others.
We believe that the relationship between psychology and
health should be interpreted broadly, including interalia
mental health, occupational health, health behaviours,
child health, impact of illness on cognitive and emotional
function. Informal enquiries to: Prof. Bob Remington (HoD),
Tel: 0703-592612; Fax: 0703-594597
Email: RER@psy.soton.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 17th February 1995.
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FULL-TIME DEPUTY COURSE DIRECTOR
TRAINING COURSE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (DOCTORAL DEGREE)
The Wessex Regional Training Course in Clinical Psychology
is now part of the Department of Psychology at the
University of Southampton, and will move to the
Highfield campus in 1995. The Course, which now offers a
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, will have an annual
intake of nine trainees from 1995.
The Deputy Director post requires an experienced
Chartered Clinical Psychologist to work closely with the
Director, Dr Maggie Cormack. The main responsibilities
include the development, planning, organisation, and
monitoring of clinical placements; teaching, research,
and research supervision. The postholder will work closely
with the members of the Course team, healthcare providers,
local district, unit, trust and speciality heads of
service, and current and potential supervisors.
Applications from the fields of childhood and adolescence,
learning disability, older adults are particularly
encouraged, but applicants with other specialities are
certainly also welcomed. Two sessions will be available
for clinical work.
This is a University post with a salary comparable to
NHS scales. Informal enquiries to: Dr Maggie Cormack,
Knowle Hospital, Fareham, Hants, PO175NA Tel: 0329 832271,
Ext.348 or 343 or Prof. Bob Remington (HoD),
Tel: 0703-5926-26/-19/-12; Fax: 0703-594597
Email: RER@psy.soton.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 6th February 1995.
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7: FACULTY POSITION, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: California School of Professional Psychology
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Faculty position, Psy.D. program, Individual and Family/
Child Clinical Psychology Emphasis, California School of
Professional Psychology, Los Angeles: The California School
of Professional Psychology, CSPP, founded in 1969, is one
of the nation's largest independent schools of professional
psychology, with over 2,000 students. CSPP consists of four
campuses providing doctoral and masters level education and
training through APA-accredited Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs
in Clinical Psychology and Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs in
Organizational Psychology and Health Psychology. Full time
core position available for talented Ph.D. or Psy.D.
psychologist with expertise in cognitive-behavioral and/or
family systems approaches to intervention and research with
individuals, children and families. Willingness to work as
part of an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural team
essential. Duties at this APA-approved program include:
graduate level teaching in cognitive-behavioral
interventions, assessment and core clinical courses;
supervision of students; and Psy.D. project development.
Preference given to candidates who are licensed California
psychologists or license eligible. Send letter covering
current professional activities, teaching interests, a
curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. John Caffaro, Chair, IFC Psy.D., Faculty Search
Committee, CSPP-L.A., 1000 S. Fremont Ave.,
Alhambra, CA 91803-1360. Email: jcaffaro@class.org
for further information.
Applications must be received by January 15, 1995 in order
to be considered. CSPP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer fully committed to increasing the
diversity of its administration, faculty and student body.
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8: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS
Institution: California State University, Dept of Psychology
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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POSITION: The Dept. of Psychology announces one tenure
track position, beginning Sept. 1995, in the area of Applied
Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Psychology, or a related area,
with a strong emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis is
required. Candidates will be expected to teach graduate and
undergraduate courses in behavior analysis and contribute to
the Department's MS program in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Candidates will also be expected to aid in the development
of a Behavioral Medicine component for the Applied Behavior
Analysis MS program in the areas of their particular
strengths.
Candidates are preferred whose research and professional
interests will serve to establish connections between the
department and theraputic resources in the community. They
must also be qualified and prepared to teach a variety of
undergraduate psychology courses outside of their specialty
including experimental psychogy and basic statistics.
SALARY: Salary is to be determined based on qualifications
and experience. The salary range for an assistant professor
is $32,712 to $45,216.
DEADLINE: February 1, 1995 or until the position is filled.
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles
is a comprehensive urban university; one of the 20 campuses
that comprise the California State University. The campus
is located at the eastern edge of the city of Los Angeles
and is adjacent to the Western San Gabriel Valley. The
student body number more than 20,000 and reflects the
diversity of the greater Los Angeles area. The University
has an active affirmative action program, and encourages
women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Psychology offers a
well-established undergraduate program with a variety of
optional concentrations. On the graduate level, the
Department offers an MA in General Psychology and two MS
programs: one in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling,
and one in Applied Behavior Analysis. The latter program
is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis.
For student use, the Department has its own computer
facility, and most faculty have university-supplied
computers in their offices. The teaching load is 2-3
courses per quarter. Professional contributions to the
Applied Behavior Analysis program and scholarly activities
in the form of research and publication are both required
for tenure.
APPLICATIONS: Send curriculum vita, three letters of
recommendation, papers and publications to: Barry Lowenkron,
Chair, Recruitment Committee, Dept. of Psychology,
California State University, Los Angeles,
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8227. Phone: (213) 343-2250
Email: ZLOWENK@CALSTATELA.EDU
AA/EO/Title IX Employer
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9: 2 ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: University of Connecticut, Dept of Psychology
Location: Storrs, CT, USA
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Applicants are sought for two anticipated tenure track
positions in Clinical Psychology beginning September, 1995.
Our Boulder model program provides opportunities for both
theoretical and applied research as well as undergraduate
and graduate teaching. Applicants must have a doctorate
from an APA-approved Clinical training program and must be
licensable in the State of Connecticut. Candidates having
specialty backgrounds in child clinical psychology or
behavioral health psychology, with expertise in teaching
intellectual and personality assessment, are preferred.
Duties include: teach undergraduate and graduate courses;
supervise psychodiagnostic and psychotherapy practica,
conduct an active research program, and supervise graduate
students' research. Salary range is commensurate with
comparable universities.
Candidates should send a vita, representative reprints and
three letters of recommendation to: George J. Allen, Ph.D.
University of Connecticut, Department of Psychology, U-20,
406 Babbidge Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1020.
Women and members of minority or other under-represented
groups are especially invited to apply.
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10: POSTDOCTORAL & GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES IN
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Institution: Indiana University - Bloomington
Location: Bloomington, IN, USA
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The NSF-supported Center for the Integrative Study of Animal
Behavior at Indiana University seeks outstanding candidates
for training that combines approaches from biology,
neuroscience, and psychology in the study of animal
behavior. Focal areas include mate choice and sexual
behavior, ecology of learning, neural plasticity,
communication, orientation and migration, and parental
behavior and development. Predoctoral candidates should
request applications from the Psychology or Biology
Departments or the Program in Neural Science to be returned
by February 1 for the fall of 1995. Postdoctoral
candidates (who must be permanent residents or citizens of
the US) should apply by February 1, 1995 to guarantee
consideration for positions beginning in the fall of 1995.
Inquiries to: CISAB, 402 N. Park, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: 812 855-9663;
FAX: 812 855-0411. E-mail: lprincio@indiana.edu
Additional information about the Center for the Integrative
Study of Animal Behavior can be accessed through
World-Wide Web at: http://www.cisab.indiana.edu
or via Gopher at: gopher.cisab.indiana.edu
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Applications by members
underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged.
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11: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: University of Indianapolis, Psychology Dept.
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
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The Psychology Department at the University of Indianapolis
is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position to begin August, 1995. Preference will
be given to candidates with a doctorate in clinical
psychology from an APA-approved program. The University
of Indianapolis offers an MA in Clinical Psychology and is
involved in continued graduate program development. This
position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses, supervising graduate student research and practica,
and participation in departmental and university activities.
Area of clinical and research specialization is open.
Applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in
both teaching and research. Review of applicants is
ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
Submit letter of application, statement of teaching and
research interests/experience, curriculum vitae, and three
letters of recommendation to: John McIlvried, Ph.D.,
Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology,
University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave.,
Indianapolis, IN 46227.
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity
employer.
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12: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: Valparaiso University, Psychology Dept.
Location: Valparaiso, IN, USA
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY anticipates a tenure-track position in
clinical/counseling at either the Assistant or Associate
Professor level for Fall 1995. Demonstrated commitment
to undergrad/grad teaching, involving students in ongoing
research program essential. Candidates at Assoc. level:
administrative experience for leadership role in masters
programs in Applied Behavioral Science and School Psychology.
Clinical specialization open. Valparaiso University is a
top-ranked comprehensive private university located 1/2 hour
from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and one hour from
the Chicago Loop. The Psychology Department is a young and
growing department that prides itself on high standards in
teaching, research and commitment to excellent student-
faculty relationships.
Valparaiso University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer strongly committed to diversity and
multicultural education. Women and persons of color are
especially encouraged to apply. The University has recently
given priority to diversity issues in education, and the
Psychology Department has a history of promoting these
goals. We currently have faculty whose research interests
include issues such as occupational gender bias/
discrimination, affirmative action laws, the psychology of
women, and cross-cultural issues in clinical psychology.
We have also recently recruited several ethnic minority
candidates to our graduate program. The Psychology
Department is also sympathetic with the Lutheran heritage
of Valparaiso University which recognizes a dynamic
interrelationship between faith, academic freedom, and
service to society, and some of our faculty are
investigating the connections between spiritual and
other psychological experiences.
We hope to recruit an individual who will join us in our
efforts to promote an understanding and awareness of
diversity issues in clinical psychology and higher
education in general. Screening begins Jan. 1 and continues
until the position is filled. Send vita, reprints, three
letters of reference to: David Rowland, Ph.D., Chairperson
Department of Psychology, Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Inquiries or requests for additional information can be sent
either via e-mail to DROWLAND@EXODUS.VALPO.EDU
or via phone at 219-464-5446.
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13: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
Institution: Purdue University, Dept of Child Development
and Family Studies
Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA
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Purdue University's Department of Child Development and
Family Studies invites applications for an entry-level
Assistant Professor position in Developmental Studies.
Tenure-track, 10-month appointment beginning August 1995.
Responsibilities: Initiate, conduct, and publish research;
teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to child
and adolescent development; and contribute to outreach
and service activities. We are seeking applicants
specializing in child/adolescent development in the context
of settings and relationships (e.g. peers, family, school,
culture). The Department is interested in life course
perspectives and expertise in research methodology.
However, candidates with strong qualifications will be
considered regardless of specialization area.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in child development,
developmental psychology, human development, or closely
related field. Evidence of strong research and teaching
skills is required. All application materials must
be received by January 11, 1995 to ensure full consideration
in initial screening. Applications will be accepted until
position is filled. To apply, send vita, three letters of
reference, and representative publications to:
Dr. Gail Melson, Purdue University, CDFS Building,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1267.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
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14: 2 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
15: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
16: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: Louisiana State University, Dept of Psychology
Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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The Department wishes to invite applications for four
anticipated full-time tenure-track positions to be filled
at the Assistant Professor level. Ph.D. is required.
Three positions can be filled by August, 1995.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Two positions available. Interests
in either child or adult clinical psychology with training
in behavior therapy or cognitive-behavior therapy and a
commitment to the Scientist-Practitioner Model.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY: One position. Research and teaching
interests open but a commitment to the
Scientist-Practitioner model is necessary.
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: Research interest is child
development.
All candidates should have a strong commitment to research.
Louisiana State University and A & M College assures equal
opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap,
marital status, or veteran's status. Women and minority
applicants are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates
should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
selected publications, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Irv Lane, Chair, Department of Psychology, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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17: CLINICAL RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGISTS
Institution: Boston DVA Medical Center, Nat'l Center for
PTSD, Women's Health Sciences Division
Location: Boston, MA, USA
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The Women's Health Sciences Division of the
National Center for PTSD, Boston DVA Medical Center,
seeks licensed or license-eligible clinical psychologists
with demonstrated research expertise to conduct
independent and collaborative research on the
psychological and physical effects of trauma and stress on
women. The National Center for PTSD is a multi-site
consortium within the Department of Veteran Affairs
mandated by Congress to study PTSD. These positions
offer unique opportunities to conduct basic and applied
research advancing the understanding and treatment of trauma
reactions. Eligible doctoral staff are faculty of the
Boston VAMC/Tufts University School of Medicine
APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Internship Consortium
and have medical school appointments. Requirements include
a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited program, completion of an
APA-accredited internship, and demonstrated research skill
and productivity. Please send a curriculum vitae,
reprints, and three letters of recommendation to:
Jessica Wolfe, Ph.D., Director, Women's Health Sciences
Division (116B-3), National Center for PTSD, Boston DVA
Medical Center, 150 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled;
however, submission of materials before March 15, 1995
is recommended. The Department of Veteran Affairs is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
If anyone would like to inquire more about the positions,
you can e-mail me at CAULFIELD.MARIE@boston.va.gov or
call me at (617) 232-9500 x5998.
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18: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY 2-YEAR FELLOWSHIP
Institution: University of Michigan & Ann Arbor DVAMC
Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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University of Michigan - Geropsychiatry Fellowship
(PGY-5 & 6) at Univ. of Michigan and Ann Arbor VA Medical
Centers available 7/1/95. Recently funded two-year
fellowship program integrated with Geriatric Medicine,
Dentistry, Neurology, Family Practice, provides physicians
with broad-based clinical experience in inpatient,
outpatient, nursing home settings, with a unique
multidisciplinary emphasis, in an extraordinarily rich
academic environment. University has NIA-funded Alzheimer's
Disease Research Center and Geriatric Research and Training
Center, as well as NIAAA-funded Alcohol Research Center. VA
hospital has a Geriatric Research, Educational and Clinical
Center (GRECC). Research training component is required,
and is designed to prepare trainee for an academic career;
research opportunities available in basic, clinical and
health services research. Clinical rotations designed to
prepare trainee for ABPN certification with Added
Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry. Candidates must
have completed an approved residency in Psychiatry. Please
send CV to: Alan M. Mellow, M.D., PH.D., Chief,
Psychiatry Service (116A), Ann Arbor VA Medical Center,
2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
For further information, email: alan.mellow@med.umich.edu
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19: DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Institution: Psychological Associates, Inc.
Location: Clayton, MO, USA
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An internationally recognized consulting firm in
St. Louis, MO seeks motivated, versatile, and energetic
professional to round out our team of spirited Ph.D.
consultants. Our services include organizational diagnosis,
performance management programs, team building, executive
assessment and development, 360 degrees feedback, and
selection systems, feedback and validation. Our clients
are Fortune 500 companies and family firms. Activities and
responsibilities are many and varied. Training and
experience in interpersonal dynamics, executive development,
process consultation, and design/implementation of OD
interventions are critical. Interpersonal skills are
paramount. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with
senior levels of major corporations. Stand up training and
presentations are common. Responsibility for generating
revenue and developing new clients is a major emphasis.
The ideal candidate must possess a Ph.D. in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Organizational
Behavior with five to ten years of successful business
experience as evidenced by products and descriptions of
program results.
Important differentiators include: Superior analytical
ability; Excellent writing ability; Creativity;
Entrepreneurial orientation; Good sense of humor.
The environment is very team-oriented so a willingness to
collaborate and cooperate with colleagues is a must.
Qualified candidates should send current resume/vita,
letter of interest, and salary history to:
Psychological Associates, Inc., Consulting Division,
8112 Maryland Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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20: RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST
Institution: Montefiore Medical Center, Dept of Psychiatry
Location: Bronx, NY, USA
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Excellent opportunity to join the Dept of Psychiatry at
Montefiore Medical Center. The successful candidate will
coordinate research for our Schizophrenia Specialty Clinic
and Research Program, oversee studies examining the efficacy
of new psychopharmacologic treatments, and write grants on
psychosocial aspects of schizophrenia. Research data
management and supervision of psychology interns will also
fall under your domain. New York State license is preferred.
Faculty appointment at the Albert Einstein College of
Medicine accompanies this position. Send CV to:
Scott Wetzler, PhD, Division of Psychology, Department of
Psychiatry, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 E 210 Street,
Bronx, NY 10467-2490.
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21: PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIPS IN CLINICAL AND
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: Dayton VA Medical Center, Psychology Svc
Location: Dayton, OH, USA
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The Psychology Service of the Dayton VA Medical Center
invites applications for predoctoral internships in clinical
and counseling psychology for 1995-96. The medical
center provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and mental
health services for both outpatients and inpatients, and is
a primary teaching hospital for the Wright State University
School of Medicine. Interns complete three 4-month
major rotations, available in the emergency room, health
psychology, inpatient mental health, the mental health
clinic, neuropsychology, polysubstance rehabilitation, PTSD
residential rehabilitation, the domiciliary psycho-social
clinic, and vocational rehabilitation. Externships,
minor rotations, and supervision of psychology practicum
students can be arranged. The internship was developed
according to APA guidelines and the accreditation process
is expected to be completed in 1996. Stipend is $17,000.
For further information, contact: R. L. Stegman, Ph.D.,
Psychology Service (116B), VA Medical Center,
4100 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45428. Phone: (513) 262-2152
VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and minority applicants
are encouraged to apply.
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22: RESEARCH ASSISTANT, BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
Institution: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Depts of Psychiatry, Neurology & Radiology
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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School has a position for a Research Assistant to help
in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies by collecting
structural and functional data, performing image processing
and analysis, operating equipment and maintaining inventory.
Requirements: BS in electrical engineering, computer science
or psychology (with a technical bend); background and
interest in biomedical research preferred. At least one year
of research experience is desirable, as well as experience
with software programming. Salary range $18,700-23,300
(depending upon qualifications).
This position could be ideal for someone who has plans for
graduate/medical school but wants to take a year or two off
to be in the trenches of biobehavioral research. We are an
equal opportunity employer and women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
Inquiries and CVs + 3 letters of recommendation can be sent
(email or snail-mail) to: Raquel E. Gur, MD, PhD, Professor
Director of Neuropsychiatry Section, Departments of
Psychiatry, Neurology & Radiology, University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 10th Floor Gates Building,
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Phones: (215)662-2915 (Lab) 662-7903 (FAX)
Email: RCGUR@BBL.PSYCHA.UPENN.EDU
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23: FACULTY POSITION, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OR PERSONALITY
Institution: University of Pennsylvania, Dept of Psychology
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. The Department of Psychology
intends to make a tenured or tenure-track appointment in
psychopathology or personality. We seek candidates with
demonstrated excellence in research and teaching who would
contribute to our APA-approved program in clinical
psychology. The appointment can be made at any level.
All candidates should submit a vita, reprints and preprints,
and a statement of research interests and teaching competence.
Applicants in behavior genetics, the biological bases of
psychopathology, health psychology, and developmental
psychopathology are especially welcome. Candidates at the
non-tenured level should also arrange for 3 letters of
recommendation to be sent. We will begin to review
applications immediately. All materials should be sent to:
Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology,
University of Pennsylvania, 3815 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6196.
The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action employer.
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24: RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGISTS
Institution: Compass Information Services
Location: Radnor, PA, USA
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Compass Information Services is a new company that focuses
on the development of systems for monitoring mental health
carte (i.e., outpatient psychotherapy, partial
hospitalization, in patient, substance abuse, etc.). It
currently has a two-year NIMH grant for this purpose.
Strengths of their positon are that data are gathered from
treatments across the country, so that generalizability
of findings is high, and the patient data base is very large
(hundreds of thousands of cases) so that meaningful
disaggregation is possible. Added to this is the fact that
the systems that are being developed will be useful in
humanizing managed care and maximizing patient treatment
benefits.
Ph.D. in Psychology or equivalent, with several years
experience in applied clinical research and project
management. Strong interest in product development and
ability to work as part of a team in corporate environment
essential. Desirable but not essential are: strong
background in measurement and scale development; clinical
experience; knowledge of psychopharmacology; history of
successful grant writing/publication history; good
presentation skills. Please send resume to: Janet Eyles,
Compass Information Services, 320 King of Prussia Rd.,
Radnor, PA 19087.
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25: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
Institution: National Crime Victims Research & Treatment
Center, Dept of Psychiatry,
Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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One position is available immediately, and one or two
positions will be available in Fall, 1995
The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
(NCVC), a division of the Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South
Carolina in Charleston, SC, is accepting applications for
several NIMH-funded postdoctoral research fellowship
positions. The immediate position focuses on psychological
and physical health outcomes of rape victims seen in
an emergency room setting. Focus includes: HIV concerns
and risk behavior, PTSD, and other anxiety disorders.
Preventive interventions will be developed and evaluated.
The focus for the Fall, 1995 position(s) are open.
Candidates will be selected based upon matching interests
with faculty.
The NCVC fellowship training program is designed to
produce professionals skilled in using a variety of
research strategies to investigate the psychosocial impact
of traumatic events upon adults and children and the
effects of intervention. The program includes advanced
clinical training in cognitive-behavioral and family-based
therapy procedures and techniques. Advanced research
training focuses on sexual assault, other violent crimes,
natural disasters, urban violence, and other forms of
civilian trauma. The prevention, development, and
treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, other anxiety
disorders, Major Depression, substance abuse, and other
post-trauma adaptations are all topics of the fellowship.
Fellowship activities include a strong preceptor system,
ongoing training seminars, supervised clinical intervention
with adults, children, and families, participation in
existing funded research projects and the development of
new research projects. The fellowship is open to entry
level and experienced professionals. The fellowship is for
one year with an opportunity for a second year renewal.
Applicants should possess a strong commitment to a
scientist-practitioner model. Applicants should hold a
doctoral degree in psychology, social work, medicine, or
related field. Stipend levels are contingent upon
professional background and experience. A benefits package
including leave, travel money, and basic health insurance
is offered.
Applicants should submit: 1) a letter briefly describing
relevant professional experience, current research
interests, and future career goals, 2) a curriculum vita,
and 3) three letters of recommendation to:
John R. Freedy, Ph.D., Director of Training, National
Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center, Medical
University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Ave.,
Charleston, S.C. 29425. Phone: (803) 792-2945.
Applications will be considered until the positions
are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
MUSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Charleston is a beautiful and historic seaport city
surrounded by beautiful beaches, barrier islands, and
salt-water marshes. The city's historical character is
reflected in the stately homes overlooking Charleston
Harbor, and the many historic sites in the old city and
beyond. The local symphony and several theater groups
provide cultural entertainment throughout the year, and
in May Charleston hosts the annual Spoleto International
Arts Festival, attracting performers and patrons from
around the world. The location of the city and the nearby
uninhabited barrier islands with their beautiful, unspoiled
beaches, offer a wonderful setting for those who enjoy
fishing, boating, swimming, or other water and outdoor
recreational activities.
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26: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BIOCHEMISTRY
Institution: University of Houston, Dept of Biochemical & Biophysical Sciences
Location: Houston, TX, USA
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The Department of Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences at
the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure
track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.
Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level
will also be considered. The position requires a Ph.D.
degree and post-doctoral experience. We are especially
interested in recruiting a biochemist with interests in
areas of protein/RNA enzymology including but not limited
to mechanisms, structure, folding, molecular design,
catalytic antibodies, or directed evolution. The faculty
member will be expected to develop a nationally competitive
research program, participate in graduate training, and
contribute to undergraduate teaching. The Department is
housed in a new building with state-of-the-art equipment
and encourages active research collaborations among its
faculty. Review of applications will begin
during December 1994.
Please submit curriculum vitae, statement of research
plans and have three letters of reference sent to:
Dr. Joseph Eichberg, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Biochemical & Biophysical Sciences,
University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-5934.
UH is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities, woman, veterans, and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
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27: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
Institution: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Dept of Psychology
Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA
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The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee anticipates an opening in Behavioral Neuroscience
beginning in the Fall of 1995. The appointment would be
tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology,
Neuroscience or a related discipline and significant
postdoctoral research experience. The responsibilities of
this position include developing an active extramurally
funded research program and contributing to the department's
graduate and undergraduate teaching mission. Area of
research specialization is open but outstanding individuals
with research interests complementing current faculty
efforts in the neurobiology of learning and memory, sensory
physiology, and psychopharmacology are particularly
encouraged to apply. Minority and women applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
The department currently offers doctoral training in
Experimental and Clinical Psychology with a total of six
full-time faculty in the Biological Psychology area. The
University provides competitive salary, start-up funds
and laboratory facilities. For most favorable
consideration, applicants should send curriculum vitae,
a statement of research interests, and three letters of
recommendation before January 15, 1995 to:
Dr. Fred J. Helmstetter, Behavioral Neuroscience Search
Committee, Department of Psychology, University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53201.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action and ADA employer.
The names of those applicants who have not
requested that their identities be withheld and the names
of all finalists will be released upon request.
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28: DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEPARTMENT
29: DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH/LAB DEPARTMENT
30: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Institution: INTERPSYCH: Internet Mental Health Organization
Location: On the Internet
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DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEPARTMENT
InterPsych is looking for someone to oversee development and
co-ordination of its clinically oriented sections. The
applicant must have extensive and broad knowledge of
clinical issues, as well as an eye towards clinically
oriented research. Administrative abilities are essential,
as the job requires one to take a leadership role in
co-ordinating people and programs. Negotiating skills are a
plus. The applicant must also be able to commit a
considerable amount of time to the task. This is a
volunteer position at present. As InterPsych grows and
funds become available, it will be a paid position.
The Clinical Department is one of three departments being
established at InterPsych. Research/Lab and Education are
the other two. The Director of the Clinical Department will
be part of a collaborative effort to develop InterPsych
products and programs with the other two departments,
outside organizations, programmers and the rest of the
InterPsych team.
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH/LAB DEPARTMENT
InterPsych is looking for someone to oversee development and
co-ordination of its Research/Lab oriented sections.
Applicant must have a broad and deep understanding of both
clincally oriented research and basic research. In addition,
an appreciation of computer specific issues and applications
and statistical analysis are required.
Administrative abilities are essential, as the job requires
one to take a leadership role in co-ordinating people and
programs. Negotiating skills are a plus. The applicant
must also be able to commit a considerable amount of time to
the task. This is a volunteer position at present. As
InterPsych grows and funds become available, it will be
a paid position.
The Research/Lab Department is one of three departments
being established at InterPsych. Education and Clinical are
the other two. The Director of the Research/Lab Department
will be part of a collaborative effort to develop InterPsych
products and programs with the other two departments,
outside organizations, programmers and the rest of the
InterPsych team.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
InterPsych is looking for someone to oversee development and
co-ordination of its Education oriented sections.
Innovative, frontier attitude is a must. Pioneering approach
towards computer applications of the future an imperative.
Administrative abilities are essential, as the job requires
one to take a leadership role in co-ordinating people and
programs. Negotiating skills are a plus. The applicant
must also be able to commit a considerable amount of time to
the task. This is a volunteer position at present. As
InterPsych grows and funds become available, it will
be a paid position.
The Education Department is one of three departments being
established at InterPsych. Research/Lab and Clinical are
the other two. The Director of the Education Department will
be part of a collaborative effort to develop InterPsych
products and programs with the other two departments,
outside organizations, programmers and the rest of the
InterPsych team.
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If interested in any of the above positions, send e-mail
and a copy of your CV to: I.Pitchford@sheffield.ac.uk
Ian Pitchford
Secretary, InterPsych Board of Directors
Department of Biomedical Science
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD, S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 742 780319
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 0: TABLE OF CONTENTS & INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER UPDATE
(File #1)
Section A: CALENDAR
(File #2)
Section B: EMPLOYMENT
(File #3)
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InterPsych Newsletter Update
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Due to problems related to the move to Netcom, release of the
January and February issues of the InterPsych Newsletter was
cancelled. We regret any inconvenience that this has caused.
Starting this month, the newsletter will be back on a regular
distribution schedule - released the third Friday of each month.
This edition of the newsletter contains the Employment section
and Calendar section that would have been contained in the
February issue. A full issue of the newsletter will be released
on March 17th. In several weeks, we will be releasing a special
issue of the newsletter that will list and explain all of the
InterPsych forums and contain information on how to subscribe and
send messages.
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INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER STAFF
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Editor-in-Chief: Sean P. Sullivan
Managing Editors: Sunkyo Kwon Joseph Plaud
Documents manager: Ric Ferraro
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News: Lori Beth Bisbey Nancy Tice
Burt Knight
IP & SIG Update: Joe Plaud Ric Ferraro
Research: Sunkyo Kwon
Resources: Jeff Luria John Grohol
Employment: John Grohol
The InterPsych Newsletter, ISSN 1355-2562, is an electronic
publication of InterPsych distributed the third Friday of every
month. Submissions to the Calendar, Employment, Announcement and
Letters sections must be made 10 days prior to the distribution
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The newsletter is automatically distributed to all members of
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If you are not a member of an InterPsych conference and wish to
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To enquire about the InterPsych Newsletter, please send a
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3S THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER MARCH, 1995
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SECTION A: CALENDAR
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| For free listing of your conference or event, please send us|
| the following information: dates of event, title, sponsor, |
| location, continuing education credits (if applicable), and |
| the name, e-mail address, physical address, and phone number|
| of a contact person. All notices should be sent by the |
| first Friday of the month to (udipn@badlands.nodak.edu). |
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*MARCH*
March 23-25, The 18th Annual Congress of Psychology Students,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Abstract submission forms can be
obtained by writing to: Mary McClean, Dept. Behavioural and
Communication Sciences, University of Ulster at Jordonstown,
Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT37 0QB.
*APRIL*
April 3-7, The Tenth Biennial Conference on Artificial
Intelligence and Cognitive Science organized by the Society for
the Study of Artificial Intelligence and the Simulation of
Behavior. Halifax Hall of Residence & Computer Science
Department, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, ENGLAND.
Contact: Conference programme chair, John Hallam, Department of
Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh, 5 Forrest Hill,
Edinburgh EH1 2QL, SCOTLAND. Phone: + 44 31, 650 3097, FAX: + 44
31 650 6899. (john@aifh.edinburgh.ac.uk).
April 6-9, 15th National Conference of the Anxiety Disorders
Association of America, Pittsburgh, PA USA. The theme of this
year's conference is, "Anxiety Disorders: Impact on Quality of
Life." Contact: Anxiety Disorders Association of American, 6000
Executive Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20852 USA or telephone
(301) 231-5484 or (301) 231-9350; fax (301) 231-7392.
April 28-30, 1995, Symposium on Software Reusability (SSR'95),
Seattle, WA, USA, Sponsored by ACM SIGSOFT. The objective of this
symposium is to provide a forum for academics and practitioners
in the areas related to software reusability to exchange research
results, development activities, and application experience
reports. Unpublished and original state-of-the-art and
state-of-the-practice papers relevant to the symposium themes, as
well as panel and tutorial proposals, are solicited. Contact:
Mansour Zand (zand@unocss.unomaha.edu).
*MAY*
May 4-5, First National Conference on Total Quality Management in
Mental Health, St. Louis, MO, USA. Keynote speaker: Dr. Glenn
Laffel, founding editor of "Quality Management in Health Care."
For registration information, contact: Dr. Gary V. Sluyter,
Mental Health Leadership Training Program, MIMH, (314) 644-8505,
(MIMHGary@Mizzou1.Missouri.edu).
May 11, History of Psychiatry Group: The Search for Somatic
Therapies in Pychiatry. Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Allegheny General
Hospital and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. CME:
TBA. Contact: Jason Rosenstock, M.D., jasonr@vms.cis.pitt.edu,
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, 3811 O'Hara St.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412-422-0720.
May 23-25, International Conference on Research and Practice in
Attention Deficit Disorders, Jerusalem, Israel. Division of
Special Education of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and
B'Yahad, the Israeli national parent's education and support
organization for families of children with Attention Deficit
Disorders. Scholarly papers are currently being solicited. Tom
Gumpel, Ph.D., Chair, Scientific Committee, The Hebrew University
of Jerusalem, (TGUMPEL@vms.huji.ac.il).
May 23-30, Actual and Prognosed Mental Health Disorders After the
Chernobyl Nuclear Catastrophe, Kiev, Ukraine. Organized by
Physicians of Chernobyl Association, Academy of Medical Sciences
of Ukraine, Scientific Centre of Radiation Medicine, Ukrainian
Ministry of Public Health, Ukrainian Ministry of Affairs Affected
by Chernobyl. Sponsored by World Health Organization,
International Consortium for Research on the Health Effects of
Radiation, Commission of European Communities. Contact: Professor
Angelina Nyagu (abondar@gluk.apc.org).
*JUNE*
June 6-15, 1995 Workshop for Nurse Researchers--Biofeedback
Bioinstrumentation: Uses in research, Seattle, WA, USA. Sponsored
by University of Washington School of Nursing Continuing Nursing
Education and Physiodata. Contact: CNE, 206-543-1047.
June 21-24, Twelfth Annual International Conference in
Literature-and-Psychology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im
Breisgau (Germany). Please send your title and a 150-word
abstract to Professor Andrew Gordon at IPSA
(agordon@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu). Contact: Norman N. Holland
(nnh@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu).
June 27-29, Summer Institute: Reconnecting At-Risk Youth,
Bellevue, WA, USA. Sponsored by University of School of Nursing
Continuing Nursing Education. Contact: CNE, 206-543-1047.
*JULY*
July 5-8, Tenth International Conference on Mathematical and
Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing. Boston
Massachusetts, U.S.A. Authors are invited to contribute their
work for presentation at the conference in the form of one-page
abstracts typed single-space before 15 January 1995. Decisions
on selection will be promptly communicated to the authors by FAX
not later than 31 February 1995. Abstracts may be submitted by
FAX by dialing to U.S.A.: (314)-364-3351.
July 10-13, "20th International Conference on Improving
University Teaching". Hong Kong. For instructions on
submitting a paper or proposal and further information about
the conference, e-mail (iut@umuc.umd.edu).
July 12-21, The Ninth Summer Workshop for the Development of
Intercultural Coursework at Colleges and Universities.
East-West Center. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. A workshop for
college and university faculty who wish to develop courses in
intercultural and international topics. Coordinator: Richard
W. Brislin, Program on Education and Training, East-West
Center, 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848. Fax (808)
944-7070. (brislinr@ewc).
July 13-14, A National Conference--Forging the Future of Advanced
Practice Psychosocial Nursing, Seattle, WA, USA. Sponsored by
University of Washington School of Nursing Department of
Psychosocial Nursing. Endorsed by Association of Advanced
Practice Psychiatric Nurses. Contact: CNE, 206-543-1047.
July 17-19, Understanding the Social World: Towards an
Integrative Approach. Huddersfield, UK. University of
Huddersfield. Contact: David Nightingale,
(social-conference@hud.ac.uk) or (D.J.Nightingale@hud.ac.uk).
July 31-August 4, The Fourth Annual Workshop for the
Development of Expertise in Cultural Diversity. East-West
Center. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. A program for cross-cultural
trainers who will work with newly developed training modules
in the areas of international business, health care,
counseling, mediation, leadership, and workplace diversity.
Coordinator: Richard W. Brislin. Program on Education and
Training, East-West Center, 1777 East-West Rd., Honolulu, HI.
96848. fax (808) 944-7070. (brislinr@ewc).
*SEPTEMBER*
September 10-13, Second International Conference on Survey and
Statistical Computing, London, UK. The Association for Survey
Computing. Interested contributors should send a brief (maximum
500 word) abstract, including title, relevent keywords and an
indication of the the parallel session into which the paper would
best fit, to: Diana Elder. ASC, PO Box 60, Chesham, Bucks HP5
3QH, tel/fax: 01494 793033; int: +44 1494 793033,
(asc@sx.ac.uk).
*NOVEMBER*
November 1-5, Internal Evaluation Conference: Developing a world
perspective. The first evaluation conference. Vancouver,
Canada. Jointly sponsored by American Evaluation Assoc and
the Canadian Evaluation Soc. Contact: John McLaughlin,
President, American Evaluation Assoc., Research and
Evaluation Branch, PO Box 6Q, Richmond Virginia 23216, (804)
371-8593 (fax).
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SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT
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| This section is intended for listing current job openings in |
| positions relevant to InterPsych members. Submissions should|
| be in the following format: 1) Position title, 2) Institution|
| name, 3) Institution location, 4) Full description, |
| 5) 60-character line length. Send job postings to: |
| udpin@badlands.nodak.edu |
| John M. Grohol, Employment Editor |
| grohol@alpha.acast.nova.edu |
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OUTSIDE THE U.S.
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1: POSDOCTORAL POSITION IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(Hamburg, Germany)
2: STUDENTSHIPS
(Bangor, UK)
3: COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
(Leeds, UK)
4: LECTURESHIP IN PHARMACOLOGY
(Scotland, UK)
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
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5: COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
6: SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
(Bethel, AK)
7: SOCIAL WORKERS/CLINICAL FACULTY
(San Francisco, CA)
8: CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST
(Chicago, IL)
9: DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING
(Bloomington, IN)
10: RESEARCH POSITION IN CELLULAR & MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(Baltimore, MD)
11: HIV PREVENTION RESEARCH POSITIONS
(Syracuse, NY)
12: SUMMER RESEARCH POSITIONS, MINORITY UNDERGRADUATES
(Eugene, OR)
13: POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(Philadelphia, PA)
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1: POSDOCTORAL POSITION IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Institution: University of Hamburg, Center for
Molecular Neurobiology
Location: Hamburg, Germany
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The Center for Molecular Neurobiology at the University
of Hamburg, Germany invites applications for a fully-funded,
5 year postdoc position in the newly-established laboratory
for Alzheimer's disease research. Research areas include
molecular aspects associated with neurodegeneration,
regulation of APP processing and of APP gene expression,
molecular cloning of genes involved in Alzheimer's disease
pathology. Candidates shoud have a Ph.D. in molecular
biology, and should have a strong background in molecular
cloning techniques including expression cloning. Salary
will be DM 60,000 - 73,000 p.a. based on the BAT IIa salary
scale. Applicants should send CV including publications
and addresses of three references to: Dr. Roger M. Nitsch,
Center for Molecular Neurobiology, University of Hamburg,
UKE 22, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
Phone +49-40-4717-4746, Fax +49-40-4717-4774
E-mail: nitsch@zmnh.zmnh.uni-hamburg.de
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2: STUDENTSHIPS
Institution: University of Wales (Bangor),
School of Psychology
Location: Bangor, UK
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We will shortly be advertising several studentships here
at Bangor. Amongst them will be an MRC quota award to work
on one or other of the following topics (dependent on the
interests of applicants).
i. Visuomotor control of prehension movements in
Parkinson's disease patients and patients with
focal brain damage. (Dr. Steve Jackson)
ii. Object-based models of visual attention
Prof. Steve. Tipper)
iii.Working memory and the implicit and explicit learning
of languages. (Dr. Nick Ellis)
iv. Factors mediating specificity of recall in
autobiographical memory. (Prof. Mark Williams)
v. Development of naming in young children.
(Prof. Fergus Lowe / Dr. Pauline Horne)
I would be grateful if you could bring this to the
attention of any final year undergraduate students who
might be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one or other of
these areas. Informal enqs to Dr. Steve Jackson,
either by E-mail: pss042@bangor.ac.uk, telephone:
(0)248-382465, or in writing to: School of Psychology,
Univ of Wales (Bangor), Gwynedd LL57 2DG.
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3: COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Institution: University of Leeds, Leukaemia Research Fund
Centre for Clinical Epidemiology
Location: Leeds, UK
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This post is available from April 1995 for a fixed period
until 31 March 1996 in the first instance, to work closely
with the Computer Manager and research staff in
maintaining and developing the Centre's software.
Applicants should be educated to degree level, ideally
with experience of working with relational databases,
Pascal and geographic information systems. The ability to
work independently and communicate effectively with both
technical and non-technical colleagues is essential.
Salary will be on the scale for Computing Staff
Grade 1 (stlg13,941 - stlg15,566) according to
qualifications and relevant experience.
Application forms and further particulars may be obtained
from the Personnel Office (Academic Section),
The University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT
tel. 0532 335771, E-mail: e.f.moran@registry.leeds.ac.uk
Quoting the reference number 88/6.
Closing date for applications 23 February 1995.
The University of Leeds promotes an equal opportunities
policy. Promoting excellence in teaching, learning and
research.
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4: LECTURESHIP IN PHARMACOLOGY
Institution: University of Dundee
Location: Scotland, UK
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Applications are invited for a non-clinical Lectureship in
Pharmacology, tenable from 1st January 1995. The position,
which will be made on a fixed-term basis for a period of
three years, arises from the appointment of a member of
staff, Dr. Kieran Breen, to a Research Leave Fellowship.
The candidate will join a Department with a strong interest
in Neuroscience and will be expected to undertake an
vigorous independent programme of research and applicants
with experience in the field of molecular biology are
particularly invited to apply. The successful candidate
will be encouraged to interact with a dynamic research
group headed by Dr. Breen which has a particular interest
in the area of molecular neurobiology. The appointee will
also be expected to undertake general teaching duties for
students of science and pre-clinical medical students.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and will be on
the lecturer A scale (#14,756-#19,326). Further particulars
may be obtained from the University Personnel Services.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Kieran Breen:
tel. 01382-633900 ext. 2522; E-mail: k.c.breen@dundee.ac.uk
Applications (7 copies if posted in the UK, 1 copy if posted
overseas) including a detailed CV and the names and
addresses of 3 referees should be sent to Personnel
Services, The University, Dundee DD1 4HN, Scotland, U.K.
quoting ref EST/16/45. Closing date: 1st March 1995.
The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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5: COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
6: SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Institution: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Location: Bethel, AK, USA
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5: COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Apply by: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
To provide overall administrative responsibility and
authority for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation's
Community Health Aide Program. Salary DOE with liberal
fringe benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred education: Master's Degree
in Public Health or Business Administration or similar
degree. Experience: Depending on educational background,
2-4 years progressive work experience. Computer skills
to include word processing and spreadsheets. Experience in
effective oral and written communication. Experience with
public relations. Prefer experience working in cross-
cultural environment and knowledge of rural health issues.
6: SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR for the
COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM
Coordinates activities related to special projects for
village-based preventive services provided by Community
Health Aide/Practitioners (CHA/Ps). Responsibilities
include program design, planning, implementation, and
evaluation as well as instruction of CHA/Ps.
NOTE: This position is an 18 month position
(October 94 - March 96). There may be an option to
extend. Salary DOE with liberal fringe benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS: Mid-level practitioners (NP or PA)
eligible for licensure in the State of Alaska with women's
health care experience including the ability to perform
and teach breast and cervical cancer screening. Effective
oral and written communication skills. Computer experience
necessary. Some travel within the region or state.
YKHC JOB OPENINGS:
Indian/Native preference in hiring under 7B provision of
P.L. 93-638 Entitled "Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act." Request an application or send
a resume' to: YKHC Human Resources Dept., P.O. Box 528,
Bethel, Alaska 99559, or call (907) 543-3321 for more
information.
THE YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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7: SOCIAL WORKERS/CLINICAL FACULTY
Institution: University of California San Francisco
Medical School, Langley Porter Institute
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
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My job will be available May 1. I am a Social Worker/
Clinical Faculty at University of California San
Francisco Medical School, Langley Porter Psychiatric
Institute. My direct service responsibilities which
encompass about 80% of my job are in child and adolescent
psychiatry inpatient and partial hospitalization program.
Intake, family therapy, discharge planning, group therapy
and program development are my main responsibilities. I am
also in charge of coordinating the family therapy program
which includes teaching two seminars and supervision. If
you read this and are interested feel free to E-mail me
directly. Also I am interested in ideas, resources, people
to talk to and/or jobs in the Boston area.
Please respond directly to: KenSFSW@aol.com
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8: CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST
Institution: Children's Memorial Hospital & Northwestern University Medical School
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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Clinical child psychologist: Children's Memorial Hospital
Medical Center and Northwestern University Medical School
are seeking an academically-oriented, full-time clinical
child psychologist. Women and minority applicants
encouraged. Duties include direct clinical service for
children and adolescents with a vairety of disorders, but
chiefly disruptive/externalizing disorders; teaching;
program development; and clinical research. Must be
eligible for a full-time faculty appointment in the
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Ph.D. and
internship in clinical psychology in APA-approved programs
required. Must be Illinous license-eligible. Research and
teaching experience related to children and adolescent
psychopthology highly desirable. Academic rank and salary
commnsurate with qualifications and experience. Send CV,
letter describing experience and interest, recent
publications, and names of three references to:
John V. Lavigne, Ph.D., Children's Memorial Medical
Center # 10, 2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614.
FAX 312-880-3357. Children's Memorial Medical Center and
Northwestern University are Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employers. Hiring is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the United States.
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9: DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING
Institution: Indiana University, Dept. of Psychology
Location: Bloomington, IN, USA
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The Department of Psychology, Indiana University,
Bloomington, seeks an established research scholar in
clinical science to assume the position of Director of
Clinical Training. We seek qualified applicants who have
an established research program in clinical science and who
wish to assume administrative leadership of a premier
training program in clinical psychology, supported by a
research training grant from NIMH for more than a decade.
The appointment, expected to be at the Advanced Associate
or Full Professor level, can be assumed either January or
August, 1996. Applications received by April 15, 1995, will
receive full review, but all applications will be considered
until the position is filled. Inquiries held in confidence.
Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Contact the Clinical Search Committee, IU,
Bloomington, IN 47405, or program co-directors, R.J. Rose
(812-855-8770; E-mail: rose@indiana.edu) or Kenneth Heller
(812-855-0343; E-mail: heller@indiana.edu).
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10: RESEARCH POSITION IN CELLULAR & MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
Institution: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,
Neuropathology Laboratory
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
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A position is available in cellular & molecular neurobiology
for a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Research projects involve
transgenic and gene targeting strategies to generate animal
models of human neurodegenerative diseases, including
Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and spinal muscular atrophy.
Studies of the mechanisms of neuronal degeneration/
regeneration and cell death are integral to our program.
A strong background in cellular & molecular biology and a
familiarity with neurobiology are desirable. PLEASE,
because of funding restrictions, U.S. CITIZENS OR
PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY! Equal Opportunity Employer;
women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Send CV (and have letters of reference sent) to: Dr. Donald
Price, Neuropathology Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins
University School of Medicine, 720 Rutland Avenue, 558 Ross
Building, Baltimore, MD 21205-2196.
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11: HIV PREVENTION RESEARCH POSITIONS
Institution: Syracuse University, Dept. of Psychology
Location: Syracuse, NY, USA
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We seek Project Directors for 2 HIV prevention and health
promotion projects:
(1) with ethnically diverse urban women (starting ASAP),
(2) with the seriously mentally ill (pending approval).
Clinical and research skills, sensitivity to women's health
and social concerns, ability to work independently and as
part of team are important characteristics for the position.
Help to develop & implement assessment and intervention;
also opportunities for data management & analysis, writing.
Excellent opportunity for aspiring researcher.
CV, statement, letters to: Michael P. Carey, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, 430 Huntington Hall,
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340.
Inquires: Email: MPCAREY@SYR.EDU Voice: 315-442-2755
Fax: 315-443-4085
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12: SUMMER RESEARCH POSITIONS, MINORITY UNDERGRADUATES
Institution: University of Oregon, Dept. of Biology
Location: Eugene, OR, USA
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The University of Oregon Department of Biology announces
several paid research positions available to minority
undergraduates during Summer 1995. Students will
participate in ongoing biological research at the
University of Oregon on topics involving evolution,
genetics, development, molecular biology, population and
conservation biology. The program is funded primarily by a
National Science Foundation Research Training Grant on the
Genetic Mechanisms of Evolution and by the U of O
Institute of Molecular Biology.
Participating students are provided with funds for travel
expenses, room & board, plus $1000/month during 2-3 months
of Summer 1995. To apply, send letter of application,
transcript, resume including statement of interests, and
two letters of recommendation to: Summer Program for
Undergraduate Research, Department of Biology,
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403.
More information is available on the World Wide Web at:
Institution: Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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The Brain Behavior Laboratory and the MHCRC on Regional
Brain Function in Schizophrenia at the Departments of
Psychiatry, Neurology and Radiology, University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine, have two positions for
Postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology and related
neuroscience fields. This is a Federally-funded training
program with the main focus on neuroimaging applications
to understanding behavior and its aberration in brain
disorders. The Fellowship is renewable for up to 2 years,
and is aimed at preparing matriculants to independent
careers in neuroscience research. The program includes
dydactic work and direect research and clinical experience,
if appropriate, commensurate with trainee's background and
interests. Stipend is determined by NIH guidelines based
on years following the award of degree (range $25-28,000).
Interested individuals should send a letter of inquiry and
CV (E-mail or snail-mail) and have 3 letters of
recommendation mailed to the address below. If you plan to
attend the forthcoming INS meeting at Seattle, please let
us know and we can arrange for a personal interview there.
Director, Brain Behavior Laboratory, Departments of
Psychiatry, Neurology and Radiology, University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 10th Floor Gates Building,
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Phones: (215)662-2915 (Lab) 662-7903 (FAX)
E-mail: GUR@BBL.PSYCHA.UPENN.EDU