ArPA Lunch and Learn Series
Starting January 2025, the Arkansas Psychological Association (ArPA) is excited to introduce its Monthly Lunch and Learn Series—an exclusive benefit designed to bring value to our members and foster a thriving psychological community across Arkansas. ArPA’s Lunch & Learn Series, designed to create connection among members, foster professional growth, and provide real-world strategies for today’s most pressing challenges in mental health practice.
Maternal and Infant Mental Health: Why It’s Important and How We Can Help
Learning objectives:
- Recognize symptoms of clinical concern versus normative post-partum reactions.
- Identify 3 ways maternal depression might negatively impact a child’s development.
- List 2 ways that psychologists and mental health professionals can helpfully intervene through prevention and treatment.
Even Months: Professional Development
Records Retention – What, Why, and How Long?
Join us for our July Peer Consult—an open, member-driven forum designed to encourage professional conversation, peer connection, and collaborative learning. This month’s session will be moderated by Dr. Dawn P. Doray, a seasoned child and family psychologist and expert in legal-consulting psychological services.
Odd Months: Professional Peer Consultation
Dawn P. Doray, PsyD is the founder of Doray Psychological Services, PLLC. A former Assistant Professor at UAMS’s Department of Psychiatry, she specializes in trauma-informed treatment and psychological evaluation of children, adolescents, and families. She is active in Arkansas’s court systems as an evaluator, expert witness, and consultant, and provides educational training for legal professionals. Dr. Doray is a member of the American Psychological Association, Arkansas Psychological Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and serves with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Maternal and Infant Mental Health: Why It’s Important and How We Can Help
What to Expect:
Join us for a timely and informative session exploring the impact of the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session on the field of psychology. Led by Dr. Tisha Deen, a respected psychologist and seasoned policy advocate, this session will unpack critical legislative changes and their implications for psychological practice, ethics, and advocacy in Arkansas.
Even Months: Professional Development CEs
Reserve Your Spot!
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to empower psychologists across Arkansas. Together, let’s build connections, share knowledge, and advance the field of psychology.
Why Attend?
- Engage: Connect with peers in a meaningful and interactive format.
- Grow: Gain professional insights and enhance your skills.
- Belong: Strengthen your ties to the vibrant ArPA community.
Event Details:
- Time: 12:00 PM CST
- Platform: Zoom
- Registration: Advance registration is required. Upon registration, you’ll receive a calendar invite and secure access to the session.
*Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of each month and experience the benefits of belonging to a connected and dynamic professional community.