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.
Conducting Evidence-Based, Family-Centered Treatments with Autistic Youth: Protocols, Co-occurring Conditions, and Lessons Learned
Learning objectives:
- Summarize common evidence-based, family centered interventions to be
used with autistic youth. - Describe common co-occurring conditions to consider in treatments with
autistic youth and their families. - Apply techniques to help address co-occurring conditions with autistic youth.
- Plan for ways to expand provider competency to serve autistic youth in their practice.
Even Months: Professional Development
Dr. Lauren Quetsch is a Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas in
the Department of Psychological Sciences. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a
specialization in children and families from West Virginia University in Morgantown. Her research and
clinical interests focus on providing treatments for autistic youth and families.
Bridging the Divide – Addressing Political Polarization in Psychological Practice
Join us for an engaging session led by Dr. J. Glen White, co-founder of the Arkansas Braver Angels Alliance and a long-time advocate for reducing political polarization. Drawing from his extensive experience with Braver Angels—a national organization working to heal the political divide—Dr. White will explore how tools inspired by psychotherapy are being used to bridge divides in today’s divided society.
Odd Months: Professional Peer Consultations
About the Session
In an age of increasing political division, the effects of polarization are spilling into our therapy rooms, often influencing clients’ mental health, relationships, and overall stress levels. In this Lunch and Learn session, Dr. J. Glen White—co-founder of the Braver Angels Arkansas Alliance and active member since 2017—leads a timely and thought-provoking discussion on how psychologists can draw from the Braver Angels model to navigate these complex dynamics in their practice.
Blending insights from psychotherapy, conflict resolution, and Braver Angels communication strategies, Dr. White will share research, real-world applications, and guide a reflective, peer-based dialogue on how clinicians are encountering political polarization in their work—and how we can support one another through it.
March Lunch & Learn: moderated by Dr. Tisha Deen
What to Expect:
Join Arkansas psychologists for a peer consult moderated by Dr. Tisha Deen. In addition to case questions or presentations, the consult hour will feature working with peers on advocacy issues in our state. We hope to see you there!
Odd Months: Professional Peer Consultations
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.