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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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
Internship Webinar
We would like to bring your attention to our next webinar event, a Conversation Hour in Military Psychology Internships happening 11 OCT 2019 at 1600 PST (1900 EST). This webinar is meant to serve as an open forum for psychology students who are interested in VA and active duty military internships. During this event you can ask the hosts (all from different backgrounds and internship experiences) questions regarding how to plan the course to match with similar internships, what the process of interviewing is like, what it is like to participate in such internships, and what to consider for post-internship planning. This will be an open forum and you are welcome to ask any question that may pertain to the internship experience. We have put together a fantastic panel of highly esteemed guests who will share their experience from each military branch and the VA. We look forward to you all joining us! This webinar will be recorded and posted for later viewing.
To join: http://division19.adobeconnect.com/internship/
VA Internship Webinar
Are you a trainee who is interested in applying for an internship at the VA? If so, please join us for the webinar
An Hour with the Experts: How to Get a VA Internship
Sponsored by Division 18, VA Section and the VA Psychology Training Council
When: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 @ 12-1pm (EST) - Thursday, September 26th, 2019 @ 2-3pm (EST)
Click here to Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c49abaa28abfc1-howtoget3
If there are any questions about this event, please contact Monica Roy at Monica.Roy@va.gov
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.
Caring for Children of Military Families: Free Training Course
Please be advised of this free training opportunity on clinical care for military children (provided through The Training Institute at Home Base). Please share with any and all of your clinical staff/networks/colleagues/friends – we would love to fill up the thousands of training spots that CVN has sponsored for this incredibly important self-paced course. The course is self-paced and runs through October 7th. Enrollment is welcome during the duration of the course. CEs are available. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to training@cohenveteransnetwork.org.
- 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
From Combat to Clinical Work
My name is LaTosha Ramos Lake and I am a doctoral student at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology. I am also a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. I am inviting Veterans and current military members to participate in my research study, “From Combat to Clinical Work: Exploring Veteran Experiences Transitioning from the Military to the Practice of Psychology.”
This study will examine the benefits and challenges of transitioning from military culture to the practice of clinical psychology from the perspective of graduate level psychology students with prior military experience. Specific areas of inquiry will include overall demographics, connecting with peers, self-disclosure of service, perceptions of stress, use of supervision and consultation, decision making, and lasting effects of personal military/combat experiences. You are eligible to participate if
- You are a student in a graduate level psychology program or you graduated this year, 2019, from a graduate level psychology program.* this includes students who are completing their pre-doctoral internship.
- You served in the military prior to the start of your psychology graduate program.
- You have had at least one academic year of supervised clinical experience
Eligible participants will be asked to complete a 15-25 minute online questionnaire (completion time varies based on length of responses). No identifiable information will be collected by the survey and IP addresses will not be recorded. Participants will remain completely anonymous.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to other Veterans/current military members, programs, or departments that may find it of interest. Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate your willingness to share your experiences and contribute to a better understanding of the strengths, challenges, and needs of Veterans/military members while transitioning to the practice of psychology. If you have any questions about this study, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email (Latosha.ramos@du.edu) or my faculty sponsor, Lavita Nadkarni, PhD (lavita.nadkarni@du.edu).
The study will take place via online Qualtrics survey (see below)! Survey will be available until 10/19/19
Survey link: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXQsjMGQL21Ad0N
Respectfully, LaTosha Ramos Lake , MA
Student Veteran Doctoral Project
My name is Allyssa Borak and I am a 4th year Psy.D student at Florida Institute of Technology. I am currently recruiting student veterans for my Doctoral Research Project. The study is investigating service members/veterans' distinct needs as they transition to college students. Attached is the information about my dissertation. Please direct any questions to me at aborak2016@my.fit.edu or Dr. Victora Follette at vfollette@fit.edu. Please click here to participate.
Calling All Women Therapists in the VA
Dear Colleagues: We are seeking masters- and doctoral-level women clinicians with a minimum of one year of experience in providing therapy in Veterans Health Administration Settings.Specifically, we are interested in better understanding the experiences of women therapists providing therapy in VHA settings, with a particular focus on workplace culture and experiences of sexual harassment.
Participation in this study requires a masters or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another closely related field and at least one year of experience in providing therapy in VHA settings. Participation will require completing and emailing a demographics form and consent form to the principal investigator (Kate Meade, katelyn.meade@chatham.edu) and a 30-60 minute telephone interview. All participants in the study will receive a $15 Amazon gift card, which will be emailed to you after the completion of the initial interview. Given the sensitive nature of this study we will work with participants to find times to complete the telephone interview that allow participants to have maximum privacy (e.g. outside of work hours). Furthermore, given the sensitive nature of the study extra care will be taken to remove or change any information that we as researchers or you as a participant believe could be used to identify you or your place of employment. If you agree to participate in this study, you are free to refuse to answer any questions or withdraw participation at any time without penalty.
If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Kate Meade (katelyn.meade@chatham.edu)for more information. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this research study!
Sincerely, Kate A. Meade, MA. Principal Investigator Jill D. Paquin, PhD Research Advisor Graduate Psychology Programs Chatham University jpaquin@chatham.edu
[This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Chatham University. IRB number: 3982. IRB Contact Info: 412-365-1100 kspadaro@chatham.edu]
Help Seeking in Military Personnel Study (Updated) - Samantha Daeuwala
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 (AD) 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.
**Based on feedback from participants, we have also created a Veteran version of our survey, which can be found here. Please share the following links with any service members, AD or Veteran, who you think may be interested:
Veterans: https://usmep.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eIHYczTa583vsfX
Active Duty: https://usmep.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCsg7r9SONqcPSR
Inclusion Criteria: All participants must be at least 18 years of age, able to speak and read English, and be current or former 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 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.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at Samantha.daruwala@usm.edu.
Samantha Daruwala, M.P.S.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
University of Southern Mississippi
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
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
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
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
