ArPA Lunch and Learn Series
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
Disaster Mental Health
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Join us for a peer consultation on disaster mental health, an approach to caring for survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
When disaster strikes, conversations about recovery often focus on rebuilding communities: homes, roads, and infrastructure. What gets forgotten is the mental health of the people living through it. This session brings that conversation back into focus.
Dr. Laura Rohm, President-Elect of ArPA, will moderate a discussion on effective strategies to help Arkansans in the most critical situations following a disaster.
About the Moderator:
Laura Rohm, PsyD serves as President-Elect of the Arkansas Psychological Association. Her leadership reflects ArPA’s ongoing commitment to ensuring psychology professionals are equipped to support Arkansans, including during disaster recovery when mental health needs are too often overlooked.
Session Focus:
This peer consultation offers space to discuss what disaster mental health support actually involves, share strategies for the most critical situations, and consider how psychology professionals can help ensure mental health stays part of the conversation during community rebuilding efforts.
Presenters:
Arielle Marston, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist with clinical experience spanning private practice, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and academic settings. She has been providing affirming care to transgender and gender diverse individuals since 2016, and specializes in body shame and acceptance, religious trauma, and late-diagnosed neurodivergence. Dr. Marston draws primarily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-Compassion Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She earned her Doctor of Psychology from George Fox University and holds a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Oklahoma, which informs her passion for training and education.
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.