HPA Convention 2017 ⎯ Detailed Schedule 
Hawai'i Psychological Association
2017 Annual Convention Program
October 27 & 28, 2017
Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, Hawai'i
Friday, October 27, 2017
7:30AM REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - Center Atrium
8:00AM - 9:00AM PRESIDENT'S TOWN HALL MEETING & HPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Multi-Purpose Room 2
9:00AM - 10:30AM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Welcome Center Meeting Room
Mindfulness for Health Care Professionals: Clinical and Digital Applications
Janet Brito, Ph.D., PSY, LCSW, CST
9:00AM - 12:15PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER WORKSHOP (6 CEs) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Working With the Challenges of Mental Health, Addictions and Dual Diagnosis
Cathy Moonshine, Ph.D., MSCP, MAC, CADC III
( the workshop continues in the afternoon from 1:30-4:45 PM )
10:30AM - 10:45AM REFRESHMENT BREAK - Center Atrium
10:45AM - 12:15PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Welcome Center Meeting Room
How to Run a Successful Self-Hypnosis Group
Daniel Lev, Ph.D.
12:15PM - 1:30PM LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - Multi-Purpose Room 3
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT): Telepsychological Services Between States
Alex M. Siegel, J.D., Ph.D.
1:30PM - 3:00PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Multi-Purpose Room 3
The Impact of Practitioner Wellness on Client Therapeutic Progression
Courtney Chandler, M.A., NCC & Christen Estep
1:30PM - 4:45PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER WORKSHOP (continued) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Working With the Challenges of Mental Health, Addictions and Dual Diagnosis
Cathy Moonshine, PhD, MSCP, MAC, CADC III
1:30PM - 4:45PM INDIVIDUAL PAPER SESSION - Welcome Center Meeting Room
James L. Spira, Ph.D., MPH Session Chair
Sleep Concerns and Correlates in Native Hawaiians
Allyson A. Gilles, Ph.D.
Mindful Love: Examining the Research-Base and Utility of Mindfulness-Based Relationship Interventions
Alexander M. Kkhaddouma, M.A.
Access to Justice for Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Psychologist's Role in Litigating Child Sexual Abuse
Brian K. Mackintosh, JD, Ph.D.
Family Dementia Care: Preliminary Results of the Savvy Caregiver Program
Lucas P. K. Morgan, Ph.D.
Problematic Internet Usage is Associated with Increased Psychosis Symptoms
Christi Trask, M.A.
Examining School-Based Sexual Violence Prevention Dissemination Using a Train-the-Trainer Model
Christine A. Weingarten, M.S. & Charlene Baker, Ph.D.
3:00PM - 3:15PM REFRESHMENT BREAK - Center Atrium
3:15PM - 4:45PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Multi-Purpose Room 3
Assessing Substance Use Disorders in Hawai'i's Multicultural Community
Diane Logan, Ph.D.
4:45PM - 6:30PM POSTER SESSION AND PAU HANA SOCIAL - Blue Lounge, 2nd Floor
POSTERS:
The Evolution and Efficacy of Neurofeedback
Tolly Amaxopoulos, Psy.D. & Michael Reilly, Psy.D.
A Neurocognitive Model of Intentionality
Robert M. Anderson Jr., Ph.D. & Paige A. Ramos, B.A.
Integrating Ecotherapy with Mental Health
Pedro Benach, M.A. & Alistair Taylor, B.S.
Music on My Mind
Melissa Bowen, MSW
Neurodegenerative Disorders and Long-term Benzodiazepine Use in Hawaii's Geriatric Population
Christopher Harkins, M.A.
Correlations Between Race-Related Stress and Cognitive Abilities
Lunden Hawkins, B.S.
Integrative Health Care: Treating Opiod Use Disorders in Rural Hawaii
Diane Logan, Ph.D.
Addressing Diversity Through Dialogue: The Public Conversation Model
Leila Mitsunaga, M.A. & Joy Tanji, Ph.D.
Worksite Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment: Post-treatment and Follow-up Outcomes
Jessica Murakami, Ph.D., Delvin Rand-Giovannetti, M.A. & Janet Latner, Ph.D.
Examining Outcome Predictors in Substance Abuse Treatment in Rural Hawai'i
Trina E. Orimoto, Ph.D., Brad J. Nakamura, Ph.D., Gary Schwiter, MCP & Hannah Preston-Pita, Psy.D.
Incorporating Mindful Therapeutic Interventions in an Out-of-Office Format
Lianne T. S. Philhower, Psy.D., M.P.H.
Characterizing Neurobiological Correlates Associated with Psychopathy
Paige Ramos, B.A. & Robert M. Anderson, Jr., Ph.D.
Behavioral Health/Primary Care Integration Between a University and Rural FQHC Using SBIRT and Telehealth
Cori Takesue, PsyD. Anthony Guerrero, M.D., Joseph Humphry, M.D. & Julie Takishima-Lacasa, Ph.D.
Manualized Treatment for C-PTSD and Co-morbid Substance Abusers
Lei'a Twigg-Smith, M.A.
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) a Phenomenon with Therapeutic Potential
Ky Vuong, M.S. & Danielle Hodges, B.S.
Differentiated Instruction in Sport: Accomodating Professional Athletes with Learning Disabilities
Mosi Williams, M.A. & Yvonne N. Awana, Psy.D.
Contemporary Turing Test of the "Intelligence" and "Humanness" of Machines
Liang-Han "Kevin" Yu. Ed.D. & Robert M. Anderson Jr., Ph.D.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
7:30AM - 8:00AM REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - Center Atrium
7:30AM - 9:00AM STUDENT & MENTOR MEET & GREET - Welcome Center Meeting Room
8:00AM - 9:00AM SYMPOSIUM (1 CE) - Multi-Purpose Room 3
Healthcare Economics and Current Challenges and Opportunities
Jeanne Wendel, Ph.D. & William O'Donohue, Ph.D.
8:00AM - 9:00AM WORKSHOP (1 CE) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Motivational Interviewing: Encouraging Change with Aloha
Diane Logan, Ph.D.
9:00AM - 10:30AM WORKSHOP (1.5 CE) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Bridging Differences: The Public Conversation Model
Leila Mitsunaga, M.A. & Joy Tanji, Ph.D.
9:00AM - 10:30AM WORKSHOP (1.5 CE) - Multi-Purpose Room 3
Supporting Adoptive Youth and Families: When Classic Behavioral Strategies Don't Work
Laura S. Anderson, Psy.D.
9:00AM - 12:15PM STUDENT AND ECP ISSUES PANEL - Welcome Center Meeting Room
EPPP Step I, EPPP Step II, Loan Repayment Options
Graham Taylor, Psy.D., Alex Siegel, Ph.D. & Darryl Salvador, Psy.D.
10:30AM - 10:45AM REFRESHMENT BREAK - Center Atrium
10:45AM - 12:15PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CE) - Multi-Purpose Room 3
Brain Health
Kore Liow, M.D., Dwight Hollier, LPC, NCC & Kyle N. M. Chang, MBA
10:45AM - 12:15PM SYMPOSIUM (1.5 CE) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Using Practice-Based Data to Improve Children's Mental Health in Hawai'i
Trina E. Orimoto, Ph.D., Austen Matro, B.A., Tristan Maesaka, B.A., Matt Milette-Winfree, Ph.D. & Lesley A. Slavin, Ph.D.
12:15PM - 1:30PM HPA AWARDS LUNCHEON - Multi-Purpose Room 3
1:30PM - 3:00PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Multi-Purpose Room 3
Profiling Domestic Radicalized Terrorists
Larry James, Ph.D., ABPP & William O'Donohue, Ph.D.
1:30PM - 3:00PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Welcome Center Meeting Room
Where Are Your From? The Imperfections of Cross-Cultural Therapeutic Relationships
Michi Fu, Ph.D.
1:30PM - 4:45PM STUDENT & ECP WORKSHOP (3 CEs) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Viable Practice, Productive Practice, Important Legal Issues and Transitioning to a Different Work Setting - (this workshop has applicabity for seasoned providers as well)
Niki Wright, PsyD., Shayna Fujii, PsyD. & Francis Mukai, JD
3:00PM - 3:15PM REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:15PM - 4:45PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Multi-Purpose Room 2
Integrating Couples Therapy with Individual Therapy by the Same Therapist Team: Exploration of a New Paradigm
Lawrie A. Ignacio, Psy.D. & Graham Taylor, Psy.D.
3:15PM - 4:45PM WORKSHOP (1.5 CEs) - Welcome Center Meeting Room
Strategies to Support Gender Expansive Youth and Their Families
Laura S. Anderson, Psy.D.
HPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
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