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Friday, august 3, 2012 full-day workshops 8:00 a.m.–3:50 p.m. (CONTINUED) Workshop 134 is part of Dr. Suzanne Bennett Johnson’s Presidential Programming. 134 Overcoming and Preventing Obesity Using an Evidence-Based, Culturally Sensitive Health-Smart Behavior Program 7 CE CrEdits This introductory workshop presents the theory (i.e., health selfempowerment theory) underlying the 6-week Health-Smart Behavior Program and empirical evidence of this program’s effectiveness in increasing health-smart (health-promoting) behaviors and reducing BMI and blood pressure among culturally diverse individuals and groups. 60 EnrollmEnt limit introductory Leader: Carolyn M. Tucker, PhD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 135 Suicide Risk Management 101: Exploring Legal Pitfalls and Defining Clinical Best Practice 7 CE CrEdits This unique intermediate workshop integrates clinical best practice with the legal criteria needed to win a lawsuit. The presenter provides practical advice distilled from research, clinical practice, and his own civil litigation experience to help clinicians foresee and avoid pitfalls associated with suicide litigation. 50 EnrollmEnt limit IntermedIate Leader: Thomas W. White, PhD, Training and Consulting Services, Overland Park, KS 136 The Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents 7 CE CrEdits This introductory workshop begins with an overview of the symptoms, behaviors, and impairments characteristic of ASD. We examine scales used to assess behaviors associated with ASD and focus on epidemiologic data that demonstrate the core deficits of autism. 60 EnrollmEnt limit introductory Leaders: Sam J. Goldstein, PhD, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT; Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Complimentary Continental breakfast will be provided to workshop attendees each morning from 7:00–8:00 a.m. Afternoon snacks and beverages will also be provided. 26 For full workshop descriptions and to enroll: www.apa.org/convention/ce-workshops

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - May 2012

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Math + science + motherhood = a tough combination
The rights of indigenous people take center stage at AAAS meeting
Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way
Good Governance Project moves into its next phase
APA publishes third edition of seminal ADHD book for kids
Government Relations Update
In Brief
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Psychology’s first forays into film
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Presidential programming
Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards
Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting
Science Watch
Homing in on sickle cell disease
Psychologist Profile
Alone in the ‘hole’
Public Interest
State Leadership Conference ‘12
Perspective on Practice
Education tops council’s agenda
Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president
Presidential election guidelines
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Support for sexual miniorities
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012