Friday, January 13

State of Texas Behavioral Health System Analysis-Stakeholder Meeting

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  at Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204

Google Map of 2900 Live Oak Street

 Below is a link to documents to review for this meeting. 

• ·           Presentation by PCG to be shown at Stakeholder Forums (PDF) Updated January 9, 2012
• ·           Handout – Topics for Discussion (MS Word) Posted January 9, 2012
• ·           Notes from Austin Stakeholder Meeting (PDF) Posted January 10, 2012
• ·           Stakeholder meeting invitation from Ms. Glenda Kane, DSHS Council Chair (PDF)
  • ·             Plain text version – Stakeholder meeting invitation from Ms. Glenda Kane, DSHS Council Chair (MS Word)

Also, attached above to this e-mail is a copy of the 1-page “Rider 71 Topics for Discussion” to use in preparing your remarks.  Please note that you may also send in written comments after the hearing on Friday.

As sent by Janie Metzinger of MHA of Greater Dallas.   If these materials will not download, please email NTSPPchapter@gmail.com with your email address.

Mental health professionals and attorneys are invited!

Please know that the continuing education credit that is mentioned is not CME, but rather credits for psychologists and LPCs.

 The next meeting of the Forensic Group will be held on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm.  

 We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to a productive new year. We’re planning interesting programs for the March and May meetings that both lawyers and mental health professionals will find informative and challenging.

The next meeting will highlight science and practice-oriented approaches to witness credibility as well as application of research to jury selection and behavior. We’ll look beyond conventional wisdom to how research can improve our understanding of these key topics. Lawyers and mental health professionals will gain valuable tips on preparing and dealing with witnesses as well as understanding jury issues. Mental health professionals will also learn how to improve their own presentations in court.

Dr. Rob Cramer and Prof. Fred Moss will present our program. Dr. Cramer is an assistant professor of psychology at Sam Houston State Univ. and consults with lawyers in trial-related issues. He also conducts research on witness characteristics and juror traits and attitudes as well as on courtroom perceptions in hate crimes and sexual minority issues. Dr. Cramer, a graduate of the Univ of Alabama psychology program, developed his research interests under Dr. Stan Brodsky.

Prof. Fred Moss, a master in courtroom procedures and techniques, is a former federal prosecutor and currently professor emeritus in SMU’s Dedman School of Law. He’ll offer a practicing lawyer’s perspective on Dr. Cramer’s research and comments. Among the classes Prof. Moss has taught are evidence, criminal law, and trial advocacy. In addition, he is a leading educator with the prestigious National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), an organization that teaches lawyers advanced trial and deposition skills.

For mental health professionals who want continuing education credit (CEUs) for the meeting (1.5 hrs.), keep this email for the description of the January 11 meeting topic. This email and the certificate you will receive at the end of the meeting (8:30 pm) should suffice for proof of your attendance. We will review the CE procedures again at the beginning of the meeting.

Jessica Dixon Weaver SMU

John A. Zervopoulos, Ph.D., J.D., ABPP

This announcement with location information has already been forwarded to the NTSPP e-list.  For meeting location and for pre-meeting dinner location, email NTSPPchapter@gmail.com and your email will be forwarded to the pertinent parties.  Psychiatrists and psychiatry residents not yet on the NTSPP e-list?  We will be glad to add you upon request.

See your email for details or write NTSPPchapter@gmail.com to be added to our local psychiatrists e-list

Hello to all female psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and fellows,

No meeting in November or December.  Write NTSPPchapter@gmail.com if you are a psychiatrist and are NOT on our confidential email list.

Presented by: Timothy Wolff, M.D.   Location: NG3.112   Time: 12 noon
Title: Processing Soldiers’ Stories
Light refreshments located in room NG3.202

Dr. Wolff obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology at Brown University in 1979. He went on to obtain his medical degree at U.T. Southwestern in 1983. Dr. Wolff did his internship and residency training at Baylor College of Medicine, which included work at the Houston VA Hospital, completing it in 1987. Dr. Wolff joined the U.T. Southwestern Faculty in 1987, initially working at the Dallas VA.  He is a professor of psychiatry.  Currently, Dr. Wolff serves as the assistant medical director at the Parkland Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic.  In addition, he is a staff psychiatrist at U.T. Southwestern Medical Center Student Health Services and at the Department of Psychiatry private practice clinic.  Dr. Wolff is a lecturer, advisor, and supervisor of psychiatry residents. He is one of the associate residency training directors for the psychiatry department. Dr. Wolff’s research participation has been in the areas of novel antipsychotics, suicide, and electroconvulsive therapy. Dr. Wolff has been honored by receiving the following awards: American Psychiatric Association Distinguished Fellow and Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. In addition, he is a member of the North Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians (past president) and the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians (Vice chair of the Academic Psychiatry Committee). Dr. Wolff is a past president of the U.T. Southwestern Medical School Faculty Senate.    For details contact Lucy Dodd  Department of Psychiatry  5323 Harry Hines Blvd.  Dallas TX 75390-9070  PH) 214.648.7392  FX) 214.648.7370

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's  13th Annual International Survivors of Suicide Day Conference
Saturday, November 19, 2011  9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Local Dallas Conference is one of 250+ Sites for Synchronized Film Broadcast

Thousands of survivors of suicide loss gather together around the world on this day for mutual support & practical guidance on dealing with grief.

If you have lost someone to suicide, please join us.
  Connecting with other survivors will provide you with insights for healing.
  Learning with practical tools & takeaways will help you navigate the grief journey.
  Realizing you are not alone on the journey is a source of strength.

Saturday, November 19, 2011  ---  9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Conference will feature:
* 90-minute film with a panel of survivors
* Break-out discussion groups
* Photo memory board
* Resource gallery
* Opportunities to hear what helped other survivors
* Tools & takeaways for healing
* Brunch and afternoon refreshment break

Location:  Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (Fogelson Auditorium) 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX Ð two blocks east of 75 North Central Expressway  (Look for the 3-story building with a red dome.)

Admission: No Charge (Attendees will only have to pay for parking -- $2 for the day)

For Information or to Pre-Register, Contact:
Peggy Marshall
Email: pmarshall1@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 214-533-9908
Website: http://www.dallassurvivorsofsuicidedayconference.org

NTSPP & DPC  Annual Joint Dinner Program
All Dallas Psychoanalytic Center members,  Psychiatrists, and Psychiatrists in training are warmly invited to
The 4^th Thursday Dinner Program
October 27, 2011 Thursday 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Adam Brenner MD: Evidence-Based Psychodynamic Theory
Wonderful Private Traditional Location (available by email)
6:30 pm Socializing & Cash Bar
7:00 pm Seated Three-Course Dinner***
7:30 pm Program begins

CME Category 1 credit  is free for DPC members and $25 for NonDPC members (please bring cash or check that night)

***DINNER INFO
Salad:   Mixed Field Greens with Granny Smith Apples, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes and Honey Mustard Dressing Vinaigrette
Entree:  Almond Crusted Salmon with  a Strawberry Beurre Blanc
Dessert:  Chocolate Mousse Cake
If you would prefer a Vegetarian  entree or Chicken Stuffed with Wild Rice and Cranberries or Seasonal Berries for dessert, you MUST let me (Catherin Roberts MD) know by Tuesday October 25, 5:00 p m at ntspprsvp@gmail.com.
If you have food allergies, you also need to let me know.

RESERVATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION:
All DPC members and Psychiatrists who are NOT Chapter Dues-Paid Members of NTSPP, All Psychiatrists in training who are NOT APA members: $50 per person
All NTSPP Chapter Dues-Paid Psychiatrists, All APA-member UTSWMC Psychiatrist trainees*:   $30 per person

 *UTSWMC Psychiatrists in training who sign up and pay will be offered any ACE (Advocacy, Charity, Education) Fund donations to trainee dinners available to offset their charge on a first-come basis.   UTSWMC Psychiatry PGY’s, be sure to email NTSPPrsvp@gmail.com as you pay to be placed on the ACE Fund wait list.
Psychiatrists please consider a donation to the ACE Fund specifying this dinner donation option. See http://ntspp.org/give-to-the-ace-fund/ for details.

PAY via PayPal (also your reservation) before October 25 at 5 pm:

Membership Status

Psychiatrist NTSPP CHAPTER DUES-PAID member $30.00 Psychiatrist NOT Dues-paid $50.00 UTSWMC Psychiatry Resident/Fellow APA/TSPP member $30.00 UTSWMC Psychiatry NOT APA/TSPP member $50.00 DPC Member $50.00

OR

PAY by check made out to NTSPP to Treasurer Leonora Stephens MD, 6350 LBJ Freeway, Suite 252, Dallas TX 75240  AND RESERVE by email to Catherin Roberts MD at ntspprsvp@gmail.com  before October 25.  *UTSWMC Residents & Fellows:  Any ACE fund donations will be distributed in order of your email reservation with confirmed payment.

Reserve and Pay by/Cancel for full refund by: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
Contact for Late Reservations, Cancellations, and Food Allergies: Catherin Roberts MD, ntspprsvp@gmail.com.
Check this website for last-minute changes.
Psychiatrists and psychiatrists in training not on our confidential email list? Write NTSPPchapter@gmail.com.