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3rd Quarter 2007

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If you want to know how to age gracefully in the secondhalf of your life, you should ask the expert.

The expert on aging well is Dr. George E. Vaillant,Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and theDepartment of Psychiatry. He will be the featured speakerat the Michigan Psychological Association’s Fall Convention.He will be presenting a workshop on October 19 on Socialand Emotional Development During the Last Half of the LifeCycle.

“I’ve spent my life studying adult development,” Dr.Vaillant, the author of the book Aging Well said in a recentinterview. The data for that book has been accumulating since1970 when he took over two longitudinal studies that havefollowed people since 1938. These studies are the oldest,most thorough studies of aging ever undertaken.

“We’ve focused on involuntary mechanisms whichpeople need to cope well in life,” he says. In addition, he’slooked at factors that contribute to positive development aslife goes on. “Positive emotions, such as altruism, forinstance,” Dr. Vaillant says, “work well for people.”

Vaillant points out that although they know that altruismis a positive emotion that seems to help older people adaptwell, he doesn’t know why certain individuals are altruistic.“I do know it does help if you live in a kind environment,” hepoints out.

There are other factors that make an enormousdifference in successful aging. The most important factorVaillant has found in his research are maintaining a stablemarriage, not abusing alcohol, and not smoking.

“These factors,” Vaillant says, “are more importantthan exercise and weight. And those three factors are muchmore important than your cholesterol level.”

Vaillant’s initial interest in the development of adultsgoes back more than 35 years. “I had a few patients as aresident who recovered from schizophrenia,” he recalls. “Thatled me to look at how people recovered and how they madea positive adaptation in life. When I followed people over theyears, I could see that some things remained stable. It waslike having a really good telescope to help you see thingsbetter.”

He then had the opportunity to take over the twostudies 37 years ago. “I guess you could say I became addictedto studying aging,” he says chuckling.

At the present time, Vaillant, the author of four booksand well over 200 journal articles, is working on a new bookentitled Faith, Hope and Joy: The Neurobiology of PositiveEmotions. This book will be a continuation of his observationson aging and the importance of positive emotions.

“Science has no interest in positive emotions,” Vaillantobserves. “Science talks about anger, fear, and anxiety – notany of the positive emotions, such as joy, compassion, andtrust. It’s only when you go to religion that you find an interestin the positive emotions.”

Positive emotions, he says, are very important foradults. “They improve every aspect of mental functioning,”he says.

What makes the positive emotions so vital for agingwell, he says, is that the positive emotions focus on thingsoutside of us. “People who live happier are more focused onthe positive emotions.”

Fall Conference Registration Infomation:Dates: October 19 & 20, 2007Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, LivoniaCall 517-347-1885 or www.michpsych.org

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From The Office ofthe President

FIRST AND FOREMOST …Carol Ellstein, Ph.D.

I recently had an opportunity to experience firsthand an increase in productivity as a result

of innovative thinking. This led me to consider the positiveeffects of innovation on MPA’s productivity – and to thinkabout all the “firsts” we’ve experienced.

For instance, an online depression screeninginstrument on the MPAF website, html broadcast emails, anda new member mentorship program have all been launchedthis year. Another “first” was the formation of newpartnerships, such as the Heart Walk in May (with theAmerican Heart Association) and the September 14th

conference featuring Dr. Thomas Grisso (with the OaklandCounty Circuit Court and Uof D Mercy College).

The first Upper Peninsula FRIEND/FUNDraiser inJune enticed psychologists from all over the UP to drive toMarquette for a Saturday evening event. You would thinkthat most psychologists would opt to stay home rather thanspend a few hours in a car just to attend a fundraiser, butfolks who crave networking opportunities barely gave thedistance a thought. This event was just one of many “firsts”that rural psychologists have created in recent years to meettheir dual needs for professional development andcamaraderie.

On September 28-30, Camp MPA will be launchedat the DNR Conference Center at Higgins Lake. Featuredevents include a workshop on advocacy, CE workshops onpsychopharmacology and self-care, a wine-tasting event, abonfire with a sing-along and s’mores, and assorted familyactivities. We hope that this groundbreaking retreat willencourage participants to lobby for a second retreat nextyear.

In contrast to previous years, this year’s conferenceschedule has been mainly a home-grown enterprise, anotherrecent “first.” APA’s Dr. Stephen Behnke began the yearwith a very well-received ethics conference. MPA membersDrs. Bruce Hillenberg and Ira Glovinsky anchored equallywell-received conferences in March and May. The FallConference in October will include workshops by Drs.Carolyn Daitch, Zona Scheiner and Bev Talan. Dr. RobertErard will complete the schedule in December. Huge kudosto all of you for graciously sharing your knowledge!

The annual Fall Conference on October 19th and20th at the Embassy Suites in Livonia will include a differentkind of “first.” On Friday, Dr. George Vaillant will presenthis work on successful aging. If this day-long workshopmirrors his other presentations, it will be a first-class event.

On Saturday, MPA members with special clinical expertisewill present three of the four half-day workshops; the fourthwill consist of a panel of business and financial experts.

Dr. Erard’s December 7th full-day conference on ethicsand assessment will take place at Andiamo Novi (another“first”). Participants’ taste buds and minds will be amplynourished during the day.

Innovative events will continue in 2008 with a 2-daySpring Convention in April. Convention details and informationon other 2008 events will become available soon.

If you sense enthusiasm in my writing, then I havesuccessfully conveyed what I feel about MPA’s innovationsand member contributions. I want to thank the hundreds ofmembers who have organized, attended, presented, sponsoredor supported MPA events this year so far. Bravo! I alsowant to invite non-participant members to attend an upcomingevent — perhaps for the first time. See you all soon?

Project Healthy Living Screens Hundreds forDepression

For the eighth straight year, members of MPA were joinedbymembers of Michigan Women Psychologists and

graduate student interns to conduct depression screening atboth the United Health Organization’s Project HealthyLivingsites and at other health fairs throughout southeasternMichigan.

More than 200 people were screened and mentalhealth materials were handed out to many more this year asvolunteers participated in the project at nine different sitesin Metro Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, including sitesin Saline and Lansing for the first time.

Some of the people who stopped at the “EmotionalHealth Table” were psychologically sophisticated, but manywere not. For some, this was the first time they had theopportunity to speak with a mental health representative.However, for both the public and the psychologists and internswho participated, it was a positive experience. Psychologistsand interns had an opportunity to not only meet the public,but also to distribute mental health materials, administer abrief depression screening questionnaire, and provide valuablefeedback.

If you would like to participate in depressionscreening in the future, contact Gail Berkove, Ph.D., Chairof the Women’s Advocacy Committee, at 248-552-0440.


Judith Kovach, Ph.D.Executive Director

Executive Director’s Report

I struggled over whether this column was appropriate andconcluded (obviously) that in light of the enormous rallying

of support from so many of you a year ago and the ongoingconcern from fellow psychologists more than a year later, thatI should share with you some thoughts about my odyssey withbreast cancer. It is my hope that what I say will provide somehelpful insights into relating to patients with life-threateningillnesses.

It’s been fourteen months since the diagnosis ofcancer; fourteen months since our lives were turned upsidedown; fourteen months since those terrible days of fear anddevastation and depression; a year since the surgeries; almosta year since chemotherapy began with after-effects that maynever go away; a year since I became a member of a newcommunity, virtually a new family.

I have learned a lot during these months – about myselfand the disease, of course – but also about what helps andwhat hurts psychologically. I could write a tome about all thethings not to say. Yes, I, the psychologist, understand that thebanal Pollyanna-ish things come out of the speaker’s anxietybut I, the patient, don’t care. Hearing that “everything will befine,” when my doctors couldn’t say that, felt dismissive; beingtold that I was “tough” and could “beat this” only made mequestion my optimism and feel weak. Of far greatersignificance, however, is what I learned about the value ofsupportive friends, colleagues and members of my new family– the cancer community.

One member of that community who reached out tome was a man I hadn’t known very well. Harry was a memberof the lobbying firm that works with MPA. I saw him when Iwas in their offices, occasionally we chatted but we werehardly intimates, barely acquaintances. But he learned of mydiagnosis and talked to me of his Stage 4 prostate cancer. Hesent me cards, introduced me to resources, and shared hisown experiences, feelings, and efforts to find a balance betweenself-care and going on with life as usual, and more. Mostlywe talked on the phone – long, rambling calls in which I feltcomfortable not being “strong.” With Harry, it was okay tocry and he helped me laugh. Talking to Harry was safe: henever discounted my feelings, nor tried to dispel my fears. Allthis taught me that I was not alone; I was part of a communityand that community was there to help.

Harry died a couple of months ago. I miss him a lotand I hope I was able to communicate my gratitude for thegifts he gave me personally – the gifts of hope, courage andhonest communication. As a psychologist, I am learning tobe more like Harry: learning with patients about resources;examining possibilities and choices; and being more sensitiveto the many times I feel a desire to be cheery instead ofhonest. What’s so much more helpful is what Harry said,“Who knows what the outcome will be, but here’s a way totalk about what’s happening with someone who understands;here’s a website that will make you feel a little better; hereare places that give out reliable information. . .”

On a trip a couple of years ago, I brought a t-shirtthat reads, “The journey is the destination.” Over the pastfourteen months, I have learned the true significance of thatstatement. Having someone like Harry enter my life was anawesome enrichment and made thinking about the final stopon that journey so much less frightening. I know that I willbe a better psychologist for what I learned.

Keep Informed About Licensing Issues

Last fall, the Bureau Of Health Professions publishedits first edition of “Public Forum”. The newsletters

will provide up-to-date information on licensing issues.

The first 2 newsletters can be viewed byfollowing the link below:

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529-162134—,00.html

If you wish to receive future editions of thenewsletter, just sign up to receive them automatically. Please note that due to budget constraints, this newsletteris only available via email.

A Gift from Harry


The Big Question

Historically, psychology has been based on our ability to advance science and to respond sensitively and intelligently tothose who need our services. Now, the pace of change in society is quickening in ways that affect us directly:

demographics, globalization, non-sustainable health care costs in a fragmented system. Funding for psychology practice,education, and science is being cut because of ill-considered priorities of legislatures, regulators, and insurers. We mustbecome active and bold; we must initiate changes that are commensurate with our values and that enhance the public good.

---Carol D. Goodheart, Ed.D.

Thinking New and Big is psychology’s biggest challenge today. This means training a diverse future workforce; cross-training with other health and public health professions; acting globally; forming long-lasting partnerships with other

professional, advocacy and consumer groups to promote the public interest, eliminate stigma, and integrate psychology intomany agendas. Questions are 1) how can we make a positive difference in a world with great needs and 2) how to constructourselves do this. Each of us, for ourselves, for others, and for psychology, wants to leave a good footprint. We can do this aswe are willing to think anew. ---Margy Heldring, Ph.D.

We must successfully educate the public and government and industry’s decision-makers about how psychological servicesare key to a healthy population and decreased healthcare costs. Policy-makers must understand:

• effect-sizes for psychological treatments equal those in medicine• as an evidence-based profession, our newest scientific findings inform practice• enhanced reimbursement for our services is well-spentWe must go beyond “pop press” images of psychology and• communicate psychological principles underlie all domains of the human condition• demonstrate how psychologists should advise leaders on crucial issues like foreign policy, economics, global warming, public health, quality-of-life, longevity, safety, education, workplace performance.

---Ronald H.Rozensky, Ph.D.

The greatest challenge facing psychology today is making our relevance apparent to the general public. Our work has analmost limitless potential to make a difference to individual well-being and to public health both nationally and internationally.

For instance, our conflict resolution research can be applied to bullying, to gangs and even to warfare. But this opportunity forimpact won’t be fully realized until our skills and training are widely perceived and valued. When people can see how our workmatters to their lives protecting the integrity of our science and the incomes of our clinicians will be much easier.

---Frank Y. Wong, Ph.D.

Our greatest challenge and opportunity is making a reasonable living through psychological practice. The continued cuts inreimbursement for psychological services and funding cuts for public service undermine our profession. Two great

opportunities are to expand our practice into primary care and gain prescriptive authority. Primary care providers treat over60% of all mental health problems, without psychologists’ help. We can become full partners in the healthcare arena andparticularly in primary health care. We can effectively prevent and treat the major health problems of our nation—but we needto be there. ---James H. Bray, Ph.D.

The Big Question for 2007:What is the greatest challenge facing psychology today?

The Big Question is a feature of The Michigan Psychologist. Each year one overarching question is askedand answers to the question are solicited from both Michigan and national psychologists. Each quarterlyissue of the newsletter highlights several responses. If you are inspired by The Big Question, constructyour response and send it to Jack P. Haynes at [email protected] for consideration.

We are happy to be able to have all 5 APA Presidential candidates respond to The Big Question.


An early fear about psychologists prescribing psychotropicmedications was loss of identity as a psychologist with

consequent absorption into a medical model of treatment.Thus, Prescribing Psychologists in New Mexico and

Louisiana as well as APA and Division 55 committees arecurrently asking: How can we prescribe psychotropicmedications within a “psychological” practice pattern?

That psychological factors are integral to the use andbenefit of psychotropic medications is clearly exemplified ina decades old fact: 25% of the placebo, control groupconsistently report equal benefit to the anti-depressant,experimental group. The Agency for Healthcare Researchand Quality now recognizes as a new national health problem,particularly in chronic disease, the lack of compliance in useof all medications.

Elaine Levine, first independent PrescribingPsychologist in New Mexico, has identified several criticalpsychological factors embedded within the therapeuticrelationship that she believes improve the effectiveness ofpsychologists’ prescribing:

• Better education of the patient about use, misuse,and biological benefits of medication

• More effective monitoring of benefits, tapering, andside effects

• Fewer medications at lower doses• Processing of non-compliance as resistance and

transference issue• Patients taking a more active role while learning to

perceive medication use as one of many coping skillsthey control to manage their disorder.

Case Example of “Psychological Prescribing”Background:

• 22 yr. old male presented with anxiety and panicattacks related to public speaking associated withthoughts of being judged and negatively evaluated

• Completing first year of graduate program requiringfrequent public speaking and about to embark onsummer internship with even higher public speakingexpectations

• First debilitating panic attack occurred 9 months priorat beginning of graduate program; patient had becomequite adept at avoiding public speaking assignments

Psychological Model:• Behavioral strategies for managing breathing along

with cognitive coping skills were taught• Not possible to teach relaxation skills in time to be

used effectively before start of internship• Fear of performing poorly in internship led patient to

request anti-anxiety medication

• Treatment plan was formulated based on counter-conditioning model of using anti-anxiety medicationto produce relaxation response prior to speakingengagement

• Once relaxation response established, plannedwithdrawal of anxiolytic would be accomplished withcognitive coping and behavioral relaxation skillsserving as replacement mechanism

• Consulted with Primary Care Physician andrecommended 1.0 mg. of Xanax (alprazolam) be usedone hour prior to public speaking

Medical Model:• PCP prescribed the alprazolam but recommended one

dose daily instead of selectively for a speech• Medical approach designed to treat biological aspect

of the panic by reducing physiological dimension ofanxiety generally and on daily basis

Psychological Prescribing:After a distressed call from the patient, the PCP was

contacted explaining how the medical model would likelyundermine the psychological goal to have the patient learn tomanage on his own without drug, speakers anxiety and panic.

The Primary Care Physician re-wrote the instructionsaccording to the original recommendation.

If you would like to ask more questions of Dr. Ames or sharean interest in Rx training, contact him at [email protected].

Keeping the Psychology in RxRussell Ames, Ph.D.

The future of an organization in part will be shaped by its newmembers. This important future is seen in Michigan

psychology for Licensed Psychologists and Limited LicensedPsychologists as well as for students. MPA values all membersand has been emphasizing encouraging students to join.

During May, 2007 Dr. Jack Haynes, immediate Past-President of MPA, gave a 90 minute presentation to students atEastern Michigan University on the topic of the structure andfunctioning of the Psychology Licensing Board and also practicalsuggestions on how to conduct a psychological practice tominimize the chance of being involved with the Licensing Board.Dr. Haynes is former Chair of the Licensing Board. Thepresentation was well-received with questions and comments.

As part of outreach to students (and faculty members)similar student-oriented presentations will take place at U of DMercy during September, 2007 and at the Michigan School forProfessional Psychology during February, 2008. Additional plansare in process.

Any MPA member who is interested in involvingstudents (or other prospective members) to join or otherwiseparticipate in MPA can contact the MPA Membership Chair, Dr.Steve Ceresnie, at 734-453-9290 or [email protected].

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“Juvenile Competence to Stand Trial:Legal and Clinical Issues”

Presenter: Thomas Grisso, Ph.D.Professor of PsychiatryUniversity of Massachusetts MedicalSchool

Sponsorship: MPA with the Oakland County CircuitCourt-Family Division Psychological Clinicand the University of Detroit Mercy, ClinicalPsychology Ph.D. program

Date: Friday September 14, 2007, 8:30 to 4:00 pm(lunch provided)

Location: Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Road,Waterford, MI 48328

Registration: $100 (standard)$45 (student)$25 (for 6 CEU’s)

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President-Elect Candidate

Jeffrey Andert, Ph.D.

CURRENT POSITIONCEO, Psychological Consultants of Michigan, P.C., Battle CreekMedical Expert, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review,SSA Consultant, Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center

ACADEMICPh.D., Clinical Psychology, University of SouthernMississippiM.A., Psychology, Minnesota State University –Mankato

ORGANIZATIONALMichigan Psychological Association

FellowEthics Committee Member 1997 – present

American Psychological AssociationAmerican Board of Professional Psychology

Diplomate in Clinical Psychology

I am honored to be nominated by my fellow psychologistsfor consideration as President-Elect of MPA. It is humbling to bethe sole nominee in recent memory from southwest Michigan forleadership of our association. In my affiliation with MPA over nearly30 years, it is gratifying to witness our association evolve into anorganization which truly addresses the development, accessibilityand advocacy for professional psychology throughout Michigan.

Our recent leadership is to be commended for improvementsin MPA’s financial status, communication with members, servicesfor members, high quality professional development opportunities,recognizing the importance of involving psychologists in all areasof the State and legislative successes. My participation in MPAlegislative efforts has been enlightening regarding our impact. As amember of the MPA Ethics Committee for ten years, I am impressedwith the high standards of care our association promotes which aregenerally demonstrated by our members. We should be proud ofour advocacy and educational initiatives in mental health whichutilize the science of psychology for the betterment of ourcommunities. These efforts need to continue.

Challenges remain for MPA. In my discussions withmembers and non-members it is apparent we need to betterunderstand the needs of psychologists in the full-range of settingsthroughout Michigan and the benefits they expect frommembership. As recent Presidents have stated, it is necessary forMPA to expand our membership. Surveying psychologists acrossMichigan is necessary to address the specific needs ofunderrepresented groups such as the academic community,government-affiliated psychologists, our peers in agency/non-profit settings, masters-level colleagues, those in rural locationsand students. As a practicing psychologist in a variety of settings,including governmental services, a supervisor for interns andemployer of psychologists at all-levels of training, I am able topromote the participation of these groups in MPA.

We need to enhance the fiscal strength of MPA through thepromotion of creative revenue streams and budgetary management.As the administrator of a large group practice, I offer the businessskills necessary to address the financial challenges of ourorganization.

The identity of psychologists in Michigan faceschallenges from a number of fronts. It is necessary to educateourcustomers, communities and legislators regarding the scope ofour practice and unique skills we offer. The encroachment on ourpractices from other disciplines, the necessity to recognize masters-level psychologists and the need for parity with physical medicinedemand our attention. My clinical practice in multidisciplinarysettings has promoted an understanding of these issues and theimportance of advocating for our profession. As practitioners weface increasing obstacles to service provision, particularly fromfunding sources. I am intimately familiar with these demands andhope to use this expertise to assist MPA in identifying strategies toreduce these barriers.

I am proud of the accomplishments of our associationand offer my energy, enthusiasm and commitment to promote ourcontinued growth. It would be a privilege to utilize my experienceand skills to work collaboratively with our leaders, enhance ourcommunication, address clear outcome-based goals and be aninclusive organization for all Michigan psychologists. I invite yourdiscussion regarding the future of MPA at [email protected].


Robert Plummer, Ph.D. MPA TreasurerMicki Levin, J.D., Ph.D.

Treasurer Candidates

PRIVATE PRACTICESaginaw Michigan

ACADEMICPh.D. - California School of ProfessionalPsychology 1992

ORGANIZATIONALMPA Treasurer, September 2004 - present

FINANCIAL EXPERIENCEAccountant, Palo Alto California Money MarketFund, 1980-1988

Since September 2004 when appointed Treasurer, my objectivehas been to establish a financially stable MPA.

- September 2004:a) analyzed MPA finances,b) explained why annual deficits continued,c) suggested multiple ways to end deficits.- 2005, worked with the Board to:a) stop spending next year’s dues on present year’s expenses,b) pay off rolling deficit,c) establish each year stand on its own financially.- 2006, worked with the Board to:a) establish balanced budget,b) report monthly income expense to anticipate needed funds to avoid deficit,c) suggest ways to change income stream to avoid year end deficit surprises,d) repaid savings, partially, from 2006 surplus (because of $10,900 fundraising).- 2007, (in progress) working with Board to:a) generate ways to avoid using saved reserves to fund deficits,b) write policies and procedures to ensure financial stability as well as flexibility.

The business side of psychology, creating a financiallystable practice, is not a skill we are taught in graduate school. Yet,without a watchful eye on our own finances, our ability to practicepsychology is diminished, even obviated. So it is with our voice asMichigan psychologists. Our ability to practice our profession isgoverned by state law. Legislators listen to us more when we speakwith our fellow psychologists through MPA. Thus, the financialhealth of MPA directly effects our influence with Legislators,directly effects our ability to practice, directly effects our business. MPA has struggled with deficits the past seven years.Since 2004, we have turned a corner by reducing the level of deficitsbut we are not yet financially stable; there is still risk of deficits. Tooperate within financial limitations is frustrating; yet necessary forstability. Change draws resistance.

As MPA Treasurer I have endeavored to educate theBoard on stable financial practices. To eliminate annual deficits Ihave suggested creative solutions. If elected, I will continue myfocus on the establishment of a financially stable MPA.

PRIVATE PRACTICEBloomfield Hills Michigan

ACADEMICJ.D. – Wayne State University – 1975Ph. D. – Fielding Institute – 1985

ORGANIZATIONALAPA (Divisions 42, 12 & 55)APA Practice Association Honor Award as FederalAdvocate, 2000MPA - Former Public Education Chair,Former Membership Chair, Currently on MedicalPsychology Committee, Former Federal Advocate, MPA FellowMichigan Women Psychologists

Former President and SecretaryFINANCIAL EXPERIENCE

Business Manager of psychology clinic for two yearsand managing partner of OPC clinic for ten years.ACLU of Michigan (501(c)(4), Budget and AuditCommittee - 25 yearsACLU Fund of Michigan (501(c) (3) Budget and AuditCommittee – 25 years

ACLU (501(c)(4) Budget and Audit Committee – 10years

ACLU Fund National Budget and Audit Committee –10 years

I am honored to run for MPA Treasurer. I believe myexperience and skills will help the MPA grow dramatically. Thereare several things I see as important steps for growth andstability; we need to increase our income beyond membershipdues and CE fees. The MPA has established a 501(c) (3)corporation allowing us to fundraise beyond the pool ofpsychologists. We can raise money in the community at largeand do a good deal of public education at the same time. My 25years plus of fundraising experience should meld well with ournew 501 (c) (3). Given my extensive budget experience with theACLU, I am familiar with the interplay between the permissibleexpenses of a 501(c)(3) and the mission of a professional groupMPA 501(c)(6).

As an organization grows, new policies and proceduresfor managing finances become necessary. During my ACLUexperience, I participated in formulating evolving policies as thatorganization has grown.

I believe that members of an organization especiallyBoard leadership have an obligation to contribute financiallywhenever possible. As a senior psychologist, I have tried tocontribute to most MPA fundraising efforts.

I hope you will consider me for MPA Treasurer.


Clarkston: Heron Ridge Assoc, PLC is seeking the experienced,self-generating clinician who is dedicated to building theirpractice. This is the clinic that enhances your practice. We arean upscale BCBSM, CARS, full service OPC with amplepsychiatric support, plus beautiful and spacious windowedoffices. Excellent cash flow to clinicians. Locations inBloomfield Hills, Clarkston and downtown Plymouth. Sendresumes with licensure and malpractice insurance to:3694 Clarkston Rd., Ste. D, Clarkston, MI 48348 or Fax to248-391-7478 or e-mail to [email protected].

Livonia: Eastwood Clinics in Livonia seeks a Program Managerto manage the daily operations. Experience in outpatient mentalhealth/chemical dependency, MI licensed as LLP, LP or LMSW.Salaried w/benefits. Apply at stjohn.org/careers, GeneralOpenings, Search #7000324.

Shelby Township: United Psychological Services invitesapplications for a part time fully licensed master’s levelpsychologist to provide outpatient services for their recentlyexpanded clinic located in Shelby Township. Email resume orquestions to office manager at [email protected].

Shelby Twp: United Psychological Services invites applicationsfor a fully licensed Psychologist to join our recently expandedClinic. Must be fully licensed in the state of Michigan, acceptsmost insurances. Office Manager/billing services provided.Email resume to Nicole at [email protected].

Employment Opportunities

Michigan Psychologist Marketplace

Bloomfield Hills: Attractive office space immediately available,located in the Woodward and Long Lake area. Perfect for apsychiatrist and/or psychologist. Waiting room, fax, copier, freeparking, very professional atmosphere, reasonable rent.Supervision available upon request. For additional information,contact Lewis Smith, Ph.D.: at 248-644-2955 or 248-227-4085 [email protected].

Bloomfield Hills: Beautiful, brand new full-time professional officespace in upscale medical building renovated from top to bottom.Great location, abundant parking, fax, copier, etc. $425.00 mo.including utilities. Contact: Shawn 586-484-9649 orLinda 248-258-8899.

Grand Rapids: Attractive office space available full-time for afully licensed psychologist interested in private practice with twoother experienced psychologists. Professional environmentincludes spacious office plus common areas including waitingroom, kitchenette, rest room, testing area and fully equipped clericaloffice with Internet access and billing software. Contact Dr. PatrickDuiven or Dr. Robert Van Noord at 616-956-6700.

Office Space

Educational Opportunities

Lansing: Office available in a three-person suite that includeswaiting room, phone, office equipment, computerized billingprogram, workroom/kitchen, and a spacious office with largewindows. Located near I-496 and Creyts Road. ContactDr. Dombrowski at 517-703-0110, Ext. 11.

Farmington Hills: LUXURIOUS OFFICE SPACE - 320 square footoffice, full length rear wall windows, truly elegant building withatrium, fountains, cafeteria, mirrored elevator, marble staircase andother appealing features. Located on Northwestern Highwaycorridor. Prefer psychoanalytic/psychodynamic practitioner.Available for use on Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun. 248-737-0040.

Livonia: Established office with three licensed psychologists hasspacious windowed office, furnished, for full/part-time independentmental health practitioner. Excellent location with large waiting room,office equipment, and access to billing services, if needed. Location: Schoolcraft Rd. near Merriman in Willow WoodProfessional Village. Contact Dr. Fredrick Howell at 734 427-0060.

Office Space

Berkley: The Village… an educational setting for young childrenand parents that need help. It is a special place for kids with selfregulation issues. These children often cannot qualify for specialeducation programs. Contact Ira Glovinsky Ph.D 248-538-9070 orMarsha Mitnick 248-227-5338.


The Public Education Committee has been exhaling onelong sigh of relief and at the same time expressing

appreciation for the response of MPA’s membership for theirinvolvement in the May 19th Heart Walk.

“We are so glad to see that our peers recognize theimportance of being active in the community to promote ourprofession,” says Jan Tomakowsky, Public EducationCommittee chair. “And of course we are simultaneouslyperforming a public service in helping others understand theimportance of psychology to overall health and well-being.”

The American Heart Association (AHA) sponsorsHeart Walks every year to raise money for the organizationwhile simultaneously bringing attention to cardiac disease,its treatment and prevention. MPA Foundation was a Walksponsor this year at one of the nation’s largest such events,held in Southfield, MI. MPA members staffed a “hydrationstation,” passing out water and educational brochures towalkers. AHA estimated that despite an early rain and gloomyskies approximately 10,000 people attended the event.

“We were nearly overwhelmed by the throngs ofwalkers, but still managed to pass out thousands of pieces ofliterature and promotional materials,” reports Mark Vogel,one of the organizers of the event. Other event organizersincluded Art Luz, Sabine Chrisman, Sammi Siegel, andCharlene Moore.

Volunteering to assist that day, cheering on thewalkers while passing out materials were Jann Devereux(who has become a committee member), Russ Ames, DebraBrodie, Kayla Conrad, Connie Devantier, Jack Haynes,Melinda Henderson, Judith Kovach, Loretta Polish, KrishnaStilianos, and Marcie Zoref. A number of other MPAmembers and friends walked along the course wearing ourevent t-shirts. Walkers were entertained by the sounds ofTerry Braciszewski’s band (4 Old Men & A Babe), as wellas the sleight-of-hand talents of Ken Salzman. “A greattime was had by all!” says committee member SabineChrisman,.

“We really appreciate the financial support weobtained from our members and other contributors,” addsArt Luz. Contributions went to the MPA Foundation in supportof its Heart Walk sponsorship and the Mind-Body Campaign.

Enthusiastic MPAResponse

to Heart Walk

Generous Donors to the Heart Walk

MPA Foundation Benefactor:Arthur Luz

Mind Body Campaign Friends:Carolyn DaitchJack HaynesBarbara Ann SchiffSammi SiegelSteven TimmisJan TomakowskyMark & Jane VogelMichael & Allison Willett

Psychological Institutes of MI, P.C.

Mind Body Campaign Supporters:Gail BerkoveSteve CeresnieSabine ChrismanCarol EllsteinSteve FadoirMelinda HendersonMicki LevinKristin SheridanAlicia TisdaleMary WeatherstonKaren Colby Weiner

Mind Body Campaign Contributors:Karen AllmacherChristie AslinSusan BarnesBarbara BaumanGayle BeckJeff BetmanBarbara BraithwaiteDebra BrodieConnie DeVantierSteve FabickBarbara FoleyStephanie FreelStacey GedeonRichard GelbPam HartmannAlan HoffmanPat HollenkampSandra JosephJane KelleyMark KettererJudith Kovach

Deborah MastDonna ManczakJudy MargerumCarolyn NobleRenee OuradnikKristena ParkBetty PauliMary Pelton-CooperJoanne SchoutenLisa SchubaCarol SchwartzDebra SmithLewis SmithPam SteffyKrishna StilianosDelia ThrasherMartin WunschAnne VanDykeJoseph WalradMarcie Zoref


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