Welcome to the Division 19 Student Affairs Committee website!
Our organization strives to uphold Division 19 mission and values, as well as promote student awareness, competence, scholarship, and community engagement in military psychology.
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Our organization strives to uphold Division 19 mission and values, as well as promote student awareness, competence, scholarship, and community engagement in military psychology.
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Spring Address from your Student Affairs Committee Chair
23 APR 2019
Student Affiliates:
The Student Affairs Committee has had an exciting year thus far. We have hosted two webinars and have several more in the works, including an updated HPSP webinar. We are also in the process of finalizing programming details for the 2019 APA Convention in Chicago, IL (August 8-11). I hope that those of you who are planning on attending the convention this year make some time for our Division 19 events. We will have several presentations, mentorship opportunities, and socials available to our members and their friends and family. Look for more details related to the APA Convention this summer!
Aside from our upcoming plans, I also have some exciting news for our student affiliates. During the annual Midyear Meeting of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) in February, it was unanimously decided that affiliates (including students) should procure voting rights within the division. This is a HUGE step for our students and this level of representation is something we have been advocating for, as our students make up ONE-THIRD of Division 19 membership! I hope many of you take advantage of the opportunity to vote and engage in a more active role withiin the division.
The election for selecting new leaders within our division starts today! Affiliates who have paid their 2019 dues should receive a ballot by midnight tonight (04/23) – if you do not, please contact APA Elections Director, Garnett Coad (gcoad@apa.org). You can read about candidates for all open positions here: https://www.militarypsych.org/vote.html. Some candidates have their own websites with additional information, so be sure to check that out as well. If you’d like more information on the platforms for the candidates running for the President-Elect position, consider viewing our Town Hall meeting hosted by our current President-Elect, Dr. Eric Surface. You can find that recording on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cQJrH43KtdI
As our student membership continues to expand, I want to encourage students who are interested in getting more involved to consider applying for a campus representative position. Campus representatives serve as our point of contact for their institution and as a liaison between the greater Division 19 and students on their campus. If there is sufficient interest in military psychology and related topics on your campus, a campus representative can also start (or reactivate) a campus chapter. Chapters function as clubs, and related duties may include planning and organizing events, volunteering in the community, and/or collaborating with other chapters.
If you are interested in applying for a campus representative position at your institution or university, please visit: http://www.division19students.org/campus-representatives.html where you can find more information about the position and our current application form. Additional questions? Feel free to contact the SAC at div19studentrep@gmail.com and I will be happy to assist!
Thank you for your time and commitment to our society and the field of military psychology. I wish you the best of luck as we move toward the close of the academic year. For our students who are graduating in the fall, I hope you consider staying on with our division as an Early Career Psychologist. If you have any questions about how to successfully transition from a student to an ECP, please contact our current Student-ECP Liaison, Michelle Koster at michelle.koster@my.wheaton.edu.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Very Respectfully,
Jourdin Navarro, M.A.
Chair, Student Affairs Committee
Student Affiliates:
The Student Affairs Committee has had an exciting year thus far. We have hosted two webinars and have several more in the works, including an updated HPSP webinar. We are also in the process of finalizing programming details for the 2019 APA Convention in Chicago, IL (August 8-11). I hope that those of you who are planning on attending the convention this year make some time for our Division 19 events. We will have several presentations, mentorship opportunities, and socials available to our members and their friends and family. Look for more details related to the APA Convention this summer!
Aside from our upcoming plans, I also have some exciting news for our student affiliates. During the annual Midyear Meeting of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) in February, it was unanimously decided that affiliates (including students) should procure voting rights within the division. This is a HUGE step for our students and this level of representation is something we have been advocating for, as our students make up ONE-THIRD of Division 19 membership! I hope many of you take advantage of the opportunity to vote and engage in a more active role withiin the division.
The election for selecting new leaders within our division starts today! Affiliates who have paid their 2019 dues should receive a ballot by midnight tonight (04/23) – if you do not, please contact APA Elections Director, Garnett Coad (gcoad@apa.org). You can read about candidates for all open positions here: https://www.militarypsych.org/vote.html. Some candidates have their own websites with additional information, so be sure to check that out as well. If you’d like more information on the platforms for the candidates running for the President-Elect position, consider viewing our Town Hall meeting hosted by our current President-Elect, Dr. Eric Surface. You can find that recording on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cQJrH43KtdI
As our student membership continues to expand, I want to encourage students who are interested in getting more involved to consider applying for a campus representative position. Campus representatives serve as our point of contact for their institution and as a liaison between the greater Division 19 and students on their campus. If there is sufficient interest in military psychology and related topics on your campus, a campus representative can also start (or reactivate) a campus chapter. Chapters function as clubs, and related duties may include planning and organizing events, volunteering in the community, and/or collaborating with other chapters.
If you are interested in applying for a campus representative position at your institution or university, please visit: http://www.division19students.org/campus-representatives.html where you can find more information about the position and our current application form. Additional questions? Feel free to contact the SAC at div19studentrep@gmail.com and I will be happy to assist!
Thank you for your time and commitment to our society and the field of military psychology. I wish you the best of luck as we move toward the close of the academic year. For our students who are graduating in the fall, I hope you consider staying on with our division as an Early Career Psychologist. If you have any questions about how to successfully transition from a student to an ECP, please contact our current Student-ECP Liaison, Michelle Koster at michelle.koster@my.wheaton.edu.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Very Respectfully,
Jourdin Navarro, M.A.
Chair, Student Affairs Committee
New Announcements
Interested in military psychology? The Society for Military Psychology (APA Division 19) is opening up their "Discussion" listserv to anyone interested. If you have questions about best practices in clinical care, military-related research, leadership development, education, or just about anything else to do with military service members or veterans, then sign up here: http://lists.apa.org/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A0=DIV19DISC. No obligation, membership, or fees required!
Interested in military psychology? The Society for Military Psychology (APA Division 19) is opening up their "Discussion" listserv to anyone interested. If you have questions about best practices in clinical care, military-related research, leadership development, education, or just about anything else to do with military service members or veterans, then sign up here: http://lists.apa.org/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A0=DIV19DISC. No obligation, membership, or fees required!
Upcoming Opportunities
Division 19 Elections
Voting in 2019 Division Elections is now open! The Division 19 Elections Committee encourages all those who are eligible to vote. It is important to participate in selecting our leaders and shaping the future of our Society.
What offices are being elected? President-elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Member-at-Large and APA Council of Representatives Representative are being elected.
Who are the candidates? We have a highly qualified slate of candidates. You can learn more about all the candidates at:https://www.militarypsych.org/vote.html. A townhall with the two President-elect candidates can be found here: https://youtu.be/cQJrH43KtdI
Who can vote? Fellows, members, and associates of the Division as well as dues-paying affiliates (professional, international, student) can vote for President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Member-at-Large. Only APA fellows, members, and associates can vote for APA Council of Representatives.
How long is voting? Voting opens today, 23 April, and closes 6 June. We will send out several reminders.
Voting. APA runs the elections process. You should receive an email today from APA with voting instructions. If you do not receive an email and you believe you should have, please contact a member of the Elections Committee or APA Elections Director, Garnett Coad (gcoad@apa.org).
Division 19 Elections Committee
Combat PTSD Conference
Abstracts are currently being accepted for oral presentations and posters to be presented at the 4th Annual San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference.
The 4th Annual San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference will be held in San Antonio Texas on October 23-24, 2019, and will focus on emerging outcomes and ongoing scientific research on the assessment and treatment of combat-related PTSD and comorbid conditions in active duty service members and veterans who deployed in support of combat operations post 9/11.
Abstracts should be consistent with the theme of the conference and can focus on new research or case findings. Abstracts should include a title and content including a concise description of the relevant background, results/findings, and conclusions.
Student Poster Award: Students will be eligible to compete for the Student Poster Award if they are first or second author on the poster. Student status includes undergraduate student, post-baccalaureate graduate school bound individual, and current graduate student.
Abstracts should be submitted www.combatptsdconference.com no later than May 31st, 2019. There is no conference registration fee for attendance. Prior registration is required, and registration will open June 1st, 2019.
- Perceptions of Military Psychology Study -
My name is Jessica Ford, Ph.D. and I am a faculty member at East Carolina University in the psychology department. I am writing to invite you to participate in a research study entitled, “Faculty and Student Perceptions of Military Psychology”.
The purpose of this research is to measure attitudes and perceptions of military psychology among graduate students and faculty members in psychology programs. By doing this study, I hope to learn what demographics, values, attitudes, and support networks factor into student and faculty perception of military psychology. This research has been approved by ECU University & Medical Center Institutional Review Board (UMCIRB), # 19-000167
To participate in this study, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- A graduate student currently enrolled in a psychology program (e.g., clinical counseling, I/O, educational, cognitive, experimental, community, developmental psychology), OR
- A faculty member teaching at least one course in a graduate psychology program
Below is a link to the online survey. Your responses will be kept completely confidential. The maximum time needed to complete the entire survey is approximately 15-20 minutes. If you agree to take part in this research, you will be asked to respond to demographics questions and complete a short survey responding to statements about military psychology. Link
https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jhh6q85lHix3Gl
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at: fordj@ecu.edu. Thank you in advance for your participation. It is greatly valued and appreciated!
Sincerely, Jessica Ford, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Dissertation Karma
Processing Grief study - Frank Carr
My name is Francis Carr and I am a doctoral candidate in the Department of Counseling Psychology at Ball State University. I am writing to invite you to participate in my research study about how military service members and veterans process grief. You're eligible to be in this study if you are an active duty member, National Guard, Reservist or veteran of the United States Military and you know someone who has died within the past two years. If you decide to participate in this study, you will answer a series of questionnaires assessing demographic information, attitudes, preferences, and grief understanding. Answering these questions should take approximately 20 minutes of your time. For participating you could win one of eight $25 Visa gift cards. This study has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval through Ball State University (IRB #1219661-2). If you would like to participate in this voluntary study, please click https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VbNO9J3V5TFMvH.
Sincerely,
Frank Carr
Doctoral Candidate, Department of Counseling Psychology
Ball State University
Help Seeking in military personnel study - Samantha Daruwala
My name is Samantha Daruwala and I am a second year graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). I am principal investigator for my thesis study recruiting active duty military personnel to voluntarily take part in my thesis study, titled “Help Seeking in Military Personnel” (faculty advisor: Dr. Mike Anestis). The main purpose of the study is to examine how various experiences and factors influence help seeking for suicidal thoughts and emotional or personal problems in military personnel. The study was IRB-approved on January 7th, 2019 by USM’s School of Psychology in Hattiesburg, MS (irb@usm.edu; (601) 266-5997).
Participants are asked to take a 30-60 minute online anonymous survey about their beliefs, experiences, prior suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and willingness to seek help from a variety of military-specific sources. No identifying information will be collected to ensure participants’ confidentiality. All data will be stored on a secure, password-protected computer.
Inclusion Criteria: All participants must be at least 18 years of age, able to speak and read English, and currently be Active Duty U.S. military personnel. Given that we will be recruiting on a volunteer basis, we aim to recruit up to 500 individuals (250 male, 250 female). Although this study asks about suicidal ideation, participants do not need to have suicide-related experiences to participate.
Risks: This study asks about past suicidal ideation and behavior. Although research has consistently indicated that such questions do not induce risk, the possibility of minor and transient increases in negative emotions remains. To minimize risk, all participants will be provided with a list of mental health resources available to active duty military personnel
With your help, we hope to help develop a clearer picture about how we can better promote help seeking and prevent suicide in service members and their loved ones. The survey can be found at: https://usmep.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCsg7r9SONqcPSR. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns atSamantha.daruwala@usm.edu.
Samantha Daruwala, M.P.S.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
University of Southern Mississippi
Women's Military Experience study - Sierra Kelsey Dimberg
My name is Sierra Dimberg and I am a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. I am conducting this study for my dissertation under the direction of Dr. Lisa Spanierman. We are interested in learning more about women’s experiences in the U.S. military across various branches. Specifically, we are interested in your experiences, attitudes, and feelings as a woman in a branch of the military. We value and appreciate your service to our country and hope that you will be willing to spend a few minutes to share your perspectives in this study. You will be entered to win 1/36 $25 Amazon gift cards and a chance to vote on which women’s veterans organization will get a donation of $100!!
We are contacting you to help us with the survey. The online survey should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.
Your identity will remain anonymous and findings cannot be linked to any particular person or demographic location. Although we will ask for general information (e.g., years in service, branch of service, and deployment status), we will not link your data to any particular command.
This study has been approved by the ASU IRB (STUDY00009377).We truly appreciate your consideration of this request. If you are willing to send this to other active duty military women, you need only to forward this email; the link to the survey is provided below.
If you are an active duty female service member willing to participate in this survey, please click on the following link (you can also copy and paste the link to your web browser): https://asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AcC99Hew0ptyvj
Respectfully requested,
Sierra Kelsey Dimberg, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate, Counseling & Counseling Psychology
Lisa Spanierman, PhD
Faculty Head & Professor, Counseling & Counseling Psychology
Arizona State University
From Warriors to Scholars: Veterans in Clinical Psychology Programs - Chris Kichline
Chris Kichline at Immaculata University is conducting research on Veterans in clinical psychology programs: From Warriors to Scholars: Veterans in Clinical Psychology Programs
Inclusion Criteria: Subjects will be selected based on their stating they are veterans currently enrolled in a PhD or PsyD doctoral psychology program.
What is required: To be able to be reached by telephone and interviewed by the principle investigator. If willing to participate in interview (in person or via telephone), this will take 30-45 minutes of the participant’s time. Participants will be asked three open-ended questions as a means to gather information regarding veterans experiences in doctoral psychology programs.
Possible Risks: Minimal risk is expected for subjects in this study as it focuses on Veterans who are managing responsibilities in a doctoral program. In order to minimize the risk of emotional distress, no questions will be asked regarding specific challenging events or emotional distress; rather, the interview questions focus on their current experience as doctoral psychology student. Additionally, the interview questions are intentionally broad and open-ended, allowing the individual flexibility and freedom to determine how they would like to respond. The study poses no risk of physical harm to subjects.
Explanation of Confidentiality: Names and institutions will not be used on any paperwork to protect the subject and avoid any possibility of connecting a subject and their academic intitution. Participants will be identified through a code number throughout all sources of data. Data will be stored electronically on a password protected folder in a locked office. An external flash drive will be utilized to store backup sources of data, which will be stored in a separate locked cabinet.
If Interested:Please click on the following link to view Consent Form: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fgoo.gl%2fforms%2f9YTB3WLH8EZJhgjI3&c=E,1,YwOgHY_angQGI7SsMUH8eKaAPt_EDtIde08xHqZjWfRLeDcQb16SOKvgM_lOdXRZai3cplEyEaEPsBPjTYLOMWYGTEEu4FAqduwh08-iVoQ1TpydMdZcOSJmUQ,,&typo=1
RERB Contact Information:
Chair: Dr. Thomas O'Brien
email: tobrien@immaculata.edu
phone: 610-647-4400 extension - 3221
ReachMyGoals Smartphone App study - Janel Davis
My name is Janel Davis, and I’m a doctoral candidate at the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. I am conducting this study for my dissertation under the direction of Dr. Peter Theodore. The purpose of this study is to determine how useful the ReachMyGoals (RMG) smartphone app is in helping military Veterans and service members achieve their goals. You are eligible to participate in this study if you are a military veteran or service member living with a traumatic brain injury. You must also own an Apple device (iPhone or iPad).
If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to:
-download the RMG app for free onto your Apple Device (iPhone or iPad)
-complete a 10-minute phone call with the researcher about your brain injury
-attend a 1-hour meeting with the researcher where you will select a goal that you want to work on during the 4 weeks of the study
-watch 12 short videos online and complete 12 practice exercises that will teach you how to use the RMG app
-complete a 15-minute online assessment to help researchers determine if you are able to use the RMG app
-complete 2 online surveys about your mood at 2 different times during the study
-complete a 10-minute phone call with the researcher to discuss progress made on your goal
In appreciation of your time, you will:
-receive the ReachMyGoals (RMG) app for free
-receive free and unlimited access to RMG app training materials
-be entered in a raffle to win one of three $100 Visa gift cards!
Your identity and responses to surveys will remain anonymous. All data will be stored on a secure, password protected file. It is possible that some survey questions may make you feel uncomfortable during the study. If this happens, you can contact the Primary Research Investigator by email at (jdavis5@alliant.edu) or her supervisor by email at (ptheodore@alliant.edu) to receive referrals to clinics or psychologists in your community. Alternatively, you may also call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you, or anyone you know, are interested in participating in this research study and meet the above criteria, please go to the following link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88O5XEPpYwLB7yl
This study was approved by Alliant International University’s IRB (alliant-irb@alliant.edu) on 11/15/19. If you have any questions about the study, please contact the Primary Research Investigator at (909)957-6681 or jdavis5@alliant.edu.
Janel Davis, M.A.
Alliant International University, Los Angeles
California School of Professional Psychology
Warrior Identity and Reintegration Study - Allison Battles
My name is Allison Battles and I am a doctoral candidate at Old Dominion University. Dr. Michelle Kelley and our lab are conducting a research project which seeks to examine the implications of warrior identity on recent-era veterans’ reintegration and mental health.
Interested participants must:
Be currently serving or have previously served in in the U.S. military
Have served in the U.S. military after 9/11/2001
Be 18 years or older
Interested participantswill complete an online survey that takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The study has been approved by the Old Dominion University IRB on 1/23/2019. All responses are confidential and completely anonymous. Risks:Some of the questions ask about sensitive experiences that military members and veterans may have had. These include questions about trauma experiences during combat, mental health concerns, and substance use. It is possible that participants may become emotionally upset by some questions. Participants are able to take a break and come back to the survey, choose not to answer any questions, or stop the survey. At the end of the survey all participants will be provided a list of resources.
If you are interested in participating, please follow the link or contact researchers. https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpyFsuNRD9zuIUB
Rachel Davies (Principle Investigator) at rdavi022@odu.edu
Michelle Kelley (Co-Principle Investigator/Faculty Mentor) at mkelley@odu.edu Allison R. Battles
Doctoral Candidate
Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
Interested in having your research study posted here? Please check out our research posting requirements in the "Get Engaged" page. Then, email us at div19studentrep@gmail.com to have your study circulated on our email blasts and posted to our website!
Past Announcements
15 MAR: Moral Injury with Dr. Shira Maguen
08 FEB: Hypnosis with Veterans and Military Personnel with Dr. David Spiegel
29 JAN: 2019 CDP Summer Institute Application Deadline
15 JAN: Blueprints for Suicide Treatment in the Military
1200 - 1330 EST
Stay Division 19!
You can renew your membership online now for 2018. Memberships are from January to December. Student Affiliates dues are just $10. If you are a Student Affiliate that graduated this year, you can now renew membership as a Full Member, Associate, or Professional Affiliate.
You can renew your membership online now for 2018. Memberships are from January to December. Student Affiliates dues are just $10. If you are a Student Affiliate that graduated this year, you can now renew membership as a Full Member, Associate, or Professional Affiliate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I represent Division 19 on my campus?
- For more information on starting a chapter or become a campus representative, visit our Campus Representative/Chapter page.
Are there any funding opportunities for research or to cover travel expenses to the next APA Convention?
- See our Student Funding page for application requirements.
I need help finding military-related research and training opportunities, where should I go?
- For more information on education or training, please visit our Online Resources page.
Can you help with recruiting participants for my study?
- Please see our Research Recruitment Announcements page for details on how to post your research announcements. Please send your requests to Div19StudentRep@gmail.com.
Can I use your listserv to recruit research participants?
- Please see our Div19 Student Listserv page for information on posting research announcements.
Are there any jobs or internships dealing with the military that are available to me?
- Visit our Available Employment & Internships page.
Looking for a job or an internship? Please send your CV and a general cover letter stating your desired position to div19studentrep@gmail.com in order for us to post it on our Student CVs page for potential employers to view!
To help Military Researchers in their recruitment for participants, please visit our Research Recruitment page.
For more upcoming training opportunities, visit our Training Resources page.
To help Military Researchers in their recruitment for participants, please visit our Research Recruitment page.
For more upcoming training opportunities, visit our Training Resources page.
2019 Student Affairs Committee
Jourdin Watkins Navarro, Chair
Doctoral Student
Behavioral Sciences Department
Midwestern University
19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
Ethan Bannar, Chair-Select
Doctoral Student
University of Denver
2540 South Vine Street
Denver, CO 80210
Kelsi Rugo, Past Chair
Doctoral Student
Department of Psychology
The University of Utah
201 President's Circle
Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
Contact Us: div19studentrep@gmail.com
Doctoral Student
Behavioral Sciences Department
Midwestern University
19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
Ethan Bannar, Chair-Select
Doctoral Student
University of Denver
2540 South Vine Street
Denver, CO 80210
Kelsi Rugo, Past Chair
Doctoral Student
Department of Psychology
The University of Utah
201 President's Circle
Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
Contact Us: div19studentrep@gmail.com
