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<channel><title><![CDATA[Missouri Psychological Association - MOPA News Updates]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates]]></link><description><![CDATA[MOPA News Updates]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:54:01 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA["Coffee with MOPA" scheduled for Springfield]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/coffee-with-mopa-scheduled-for-springfield]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/coffee-with-mopa-scheduled-for-springfield#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:16:56 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/coffee-with-mopa-scheduled-for-springfield</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Start off your day with some of the best psychologists, trainees and students in Southwest Missouri at our next "Coffee with MOPA" scheduled for Wednesday, October 4.For more information, contact Dr. Brittany Pratt.See it in our calendar.&nbsp;   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/happy-hour-10-4-18_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">Start off your day with some of the best psychologists, trainees and students in Southwest Missouri at our next "Coffee with MOPA" scheduled for Wednesday, October 4.<br /><br />For more information, contact <a href="mailto:britpratt@gmail.com">Dr. Brittany Pratt</a>.<br /><br />See <a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/event-3076523" target="_blank">it in our calendar</a>.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members: Summer 2017 "Missouri Psychologist" Newsletter now available on Member Portal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-summer-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-summer-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 23:42:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-summer-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  What happened at MOPA 2017? &nbsp;What's on tap for 2018? &nbsp;As a Missouri psychologist, what do you need from MOPA to better serve your clients and your organization? &nbsp;Check out the answers to all these questions and more in the Summer 2017 issue of the&nbsp;Missouri Psychologist&nbsp;newsletter -- now available online at the&nbsp;Publications page&nbsp;of the MOPA Members Web Site.What Do You Need From MOPA? President&rs [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.420707732634%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/mopa-summer-newsletter_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:66.579292267366%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span>What happened at MOPA 2017? &nbsp;What's on tap for 2018? &nbsp;As a Missouri psychologist, what do you need from MOPA to better serve your clients and your organization? &nbsp;<br /><br />Check out the answers to all these questions and more in the Summer 2017 issue of the&nbsp;</span><em>Missouri Psychologist</em><span>&nbsp;newsletter -- now available online at the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/Publications" target="_blank">Publications page</a><span>&nbsp;of the MOPA Members Web Site.<br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">What Do You Need From MOPA? President&rsquo;s Column</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">2017 Conference Photos</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">2018 MOPA Conference Preview</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">The Diversity Committee Speaker Series </span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">Member Spotlight&nbsp;</span></li></ul><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)"></span><span>Members: Login and read the</span><a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/Publications" target="_blank">&nbsp;Summer Newsletter now.</a><span>..</span><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)"></span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members: New Spring 2017 "Missouri Psychologist" Newsletter Now Available On Member Portal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-spring-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-spring-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 10:09:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-spring-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  We are pleased to announce the Spring 2017 issue of the&nbsp;Missouri Psychologist&nbsp;newsletter is now available online at the&nbsp;Publications page&nbsp;of the MOPA Members Web Site.This newsletter's features include:Breaking New GroundPresident&rsquo;s ColumnPractice Leadership Conference 2017 The Diversity Committee Speaker Series Member Spotlight&nbsp;Members: Login and read the Spring Newsletter now...&#8203;   					 				 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.420707732634%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/Publications' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/mopa-05-18-18_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:66.579292267366%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">We are pleased to announce the Spring 2017 issue of the&nbsp;<em>Missouri Psychologist</em>&nbsp;newsletter is now available online at the&nbsp;<a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/Publications" target="_blank">Publications page</a>&nbsp;of the MOPA Members Web Site.<br /><br />This newsletter's features include:<ul><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">Breaking New Ground</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">President&rsquo;s Column</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">Practice Leadership Conference 2017 </span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">The Diversity Committee Speaker Series </span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(12.941180%, 12.941180%, 12.549020%)">Member Spotlight&nbsp;</span></li></ul><br />Members: Login and read the<a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/Publications" target="_blank"> Spring Newsletter now.</a>..<br />&#8203;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Is Mental Health Awareness Month -- Read the Open Letter from MOPA]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-read-the-open-letter-from-mopa]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-read-the-open-letter-from-mopa#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 13:29:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-read-the-open-letter-from-mopa</guid><description><![CDATA[       May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as such, the&nbsp;Missouri Psychological Association joins with other mental health organizations&nbsp;to promote awareness, advocate for evidence-based treatments, and combat the stigma associated with a&nbsp;mental&nbsp;illness.&nbsp;Please read the Open Letter below the MOPA organization shared with the community this month through media and other outlets. &nbsp;This is just one way MOPA and&nbsp;psychology is working to improve the conversation ar [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/may-mental-health-month-no-read_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as such, the&nbsp;Missouri Psychological Association joins with other mental health organizations&nbsp;to promote awareness, advocate for evidence-based treatments, and combat the stigma associated with a&nbsp;mental&nbsp;illness.&nbsp;<br /><br />Please read the Open Letter below the MOPA organization shared with the community this month through media and other outlets. &nbsp;This is just one way MOPA and&nbsp;psychology is working to improve the conversation around mental health.</span><br /><br /></div>  <div><div style="margin: 10px 0 0 -10px"> <a href="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/mh_awareness_month_letter.pdf"><img src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png" width="36" height="36" style="float: left; position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px; margin: 0 15px 15px 0; border: 0;" /></a><div style="float: left; text-align: left; position: relative;"><table style="font-size: 12px; font-family: tahoma; line-height: .9;"><tr><td colspan="2"><b> Mental Health Awareness Month</b></td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Size:  </td><td>58 kb</td></tr><tr style="display: none;"><td>File Type:  </td><td> pdf</td></tr></table><a href="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/mh_awareness_month_letter.pdf" style="font-weight: bold;">Download File</a></div> </div>  <hr style="clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden"></hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members: New Winter 2017 "Missouri Psychologist" Newsletter Now Available On Member Portal﻿]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-winter-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-winter-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 02:51:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-winter-2017-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal</guid><description><![CDATA[ &#8203;We are pleased to announce the Winter 2017 issue of the&nbsp;Missouri Psychologist&nbsp;newsletter is now available online at the&nbsp;Publications page&nbsp;of the MOPA Members Web Site.Included in this&nbsp;quarter's newsletter:Can You Hear The Music?APA Council of Representatives Meeting&nbsp;President&rsquo;s ColumnThe Diversity Committee Speaker Series&nbsp;Member Spotlight&nbsp;  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/published/winter-2017-newsletter.jpg?1489287265" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&#8203;<span>We are pleased to announce the Winter 2017 issue of the&nbsp;</span><span><em>Missouri Psychologist</em></span><span>&nbsp;newsletter is now available online at the&nbsp;<a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/home">Publications page</a>&nbsp;of the MOPA Members Web Site.</span><br /><br /><span>Included in this&nbsp;quarter's newsletter:</span><br /><span>Can You Hear The Music?</span><br /><span>APA Council of Representatives Meeting&nbsp;</span><br /><span>President&rsquo;s Column</span><br /><span>The Diversity Committee Speaker Series&nbsp;</span><br /><span>Member Spotlight&nbsp;</span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[﻿Mingle with MOPA returns!   to Columbia Feb 1 & Springfield Feb. 9]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mingle-with-mopa-returns-to-columbia-feb-1-2017]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mingle-with-mopa-returns-to-columbia-feb-1-2017#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:35:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mingle-with-mopa-returns-to-columbia-feb-1-2017</guid><description><![CDATA[After a series of great events in 2016, the Mingle with MOPA series returns to Columbia February 1 and to Springfield February 9. &nbsp;Join other Missouri psychologists to discuss issues important to our industry, network with new faces and just "mingle" -- all in a casual, fun, after-work environment.&nbsp;Any questions: please contact:&nbsp;Central Missouri Area:&nbsp;Paul Korte or Dawn HuberSouthwest Missouri Area: Brittany Pratt   	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 			 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">After a series of great events in 2016, the Mingle with MOPA series returns to Columbia February 1 and to Springfield February 9. &nbsp;Join other Missouri psychologists to discuss issues important to our industry, network with new faces and just "mingle" -- all in a casual, fun, after-work environment.&nbsp;<br /><br />Any questions: please contact:&nbsp;<br />Central Missouri Area:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pkorte@paloaltou.edu">Paul Korte</a> or <a href="mailto:huberd@health.missouri.edu">Dawn Huber</a><br />Southwest Missouri Area: <a href="mailto:britpratt@gmail.com">Brittany Pratt</a></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/2-1-17-happy-hour_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/happy-hour-springfield-2-9_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members: New Summer 2016 "Missouri Psychologist" newsletter now available on Member Portal﻿]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-summer-2016-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-summer-2016-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:35:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/members-new-summer-2016-missouri-psychologist-newsletter-now-available-on-member-portal</guid><description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce the September 2016 issue of the&nbsp;Missouri Psychologist&nbsp;newsletter is now available online at the Publications page of the MOPA Members Web Site.Included in this quarter's newsletter:We Had A Great Year At The Legislature!President&rsquo;s Column: Interdisciplinary CollaborationA Report From The Council of RepresentativesAn Introduction To The Diversity Committee Speaker Series&nbsp;  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:195px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/home' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/summer-2016-newsletter.jpg?177" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><span>We are pleased to announce the September 2016 issue of the&nbsp;</span><span><em>Missouri Psychologist</em></span><span>&nbsp;newsletter is now available online at the <a href="https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/home"><span>Publications page</span></a> of the MOPA Members Web Site.<br /></span><br /><span>Included in this <span>quarter's newsletter</span>:</span><ul><li><span>We Had A Great Year At The Legislature!</span></li><li><span>President&rsquo;s Column: Interdisciplinary Collaboration</span></li><li><span>A Report From The Council of Representatives</span></li><li><span>An Introduction To The Diversity Committee Speaker Series&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA["Mingle with MOPA" comes to Columbia Aug. 18]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mingle-with-mopa-comes-to-columbia-aug-18]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mingle-with-mopa-comes-to-columbia-aug-18#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:31:56 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mingle-with-mopa-comes-to-columbia-aug-18</guid><description><![CDATA[Join us for an evening of drinks with area psychologists as you network &amp; learn more about how MOPA is working for Missouri professionals such as you.&#8203;To help us prepare for space needs, please RSVP at 573-355-2084 or pkorte@paloaltou.edu        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Join us for an evening of drinks with area psychologists as you network &amp; learn more about how MOPA is working for Missouri professionals such as you.<br />&#8203;</span>To help us prepare for space needs, please RSVP at 573-355-2084 or pkorte@paloaltou.edu</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/happy-hour_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOPA Announces New CE Opportunity (Sept. 10, 2016)- Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mopa-announces-new-ce-opportunity-sept-10-2016-culturally-linguistically-appropriate-services]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mopa-announces-new-ce-opportunity-sept-10-2016-culturally-linguistically-appropriate-services#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mopa-announces-new-ce-opportunity-sept-10-2016-culturally-linguistically-appropriate-services</guid><description><![CDATA[Join other mental health professionals for this unique CE opportunity which provides&nbsp;a brief overview of cultural competence and the general principles of culturally competent service provision and care.&nbsp;Saturday, September 10,9 a.m. - NoonMissouri History Museum, St. Louis, Mo. &nbsp;&nbsp;| &nbsp;&nbsp;The Millstone Room$25 for students &nbsp; | &nbsp; $50 for MOPA Members &nbsp;&nbsp;| &nbsp;&nbsp;$75 for non-membersAbout The Speaker:Vetta Sanders Thompson, PhD,&nbsp;is a Professor  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Join other mental health professionals for this unique CE opportunity which provides&nbsp;a brief overview of cultural competence and the general principles of culturally competent service provision and care.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><font size="3"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700">Saturday, September 10,<br />9 a.m. - Noon</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Missouri+History+Museum/@38.6450792,-90.2857612,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xec3f438953c3b266?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwi8h5Pon8nNAhUE1oMKHZqwCvwQ_BIIgwEwEw">Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Mo</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;| &nbsp;&nbsp;The Millstone Room</span></font><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight:700"><font size="3">$25 for students &nbsp; | &nbsp; $50 for MOPA Members &nbsp;&nbsp;| &nbsp;&nbsp;$75 for non-members</font></span></span><br /><font size="4"><strong>About The Speaker:</strong></font><strong>Vetta Sanders Thompson, PhD,</strong>&nbsp;is a Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, in the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Public Health and Urban Studies Programs.&nbsp;<br /><br /><a href="https://www.mopaonline.org/ceu.html">Learn more now...</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2016 MOPA Legislative Day Scheduled for March 30]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/news-article-1]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/news-article-1#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:21:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/news-article-1</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Please come to the Capital at 9:00 a.m. and meet in an alcove at the rotunda where we will be stationed. Also, plan on scheduling appointments with your representatives to advocate for the causes that will ensure long-term and reliable access to care for our clients.&nbsp;Schedule for Day:9:00 a.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Arrive in Capital Rotunda, Floor 2 Alcove9:00 a.m. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:22.875816993464%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/3771251_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:450px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:77.124183006536%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Please come to the Capital at 9:00 a.m. and meet in an alcove at the rotunda where we will be stationed. Also, plan on scheduling appointments with your representatives to advocate for the causes that will ensure long-term and reliable access to care for our clients.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><br /><strong>Schedule for Day:</strong><ul><li>9:00 a.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Arrive in Capital Rotunda, Floor 2 Alcove</li><li>9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Meetings with Representatives</li><li>12:30 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lunch (Room reserved at Madison's)</li><li>Afternoon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Continued Meetings as Necessary</li></ul><br /><br /><strong>Relevant Issues:</strong><ul><li>H&amp;B Codes in the House and Senate</li><li>Increased Controls &amp; Regulation of Managed Care<span>&nbsp;</span></li><li>Provider Reimbursement Increases</li><li>Telehealth and Review Panel Representation</li><li>Two (2) Year Limit on Civil Liability</li><li>General Awareness &amp; Increased Visibility</li></ul>Please also invite your post-docs, interns, and practicum students to attend.<br /><br />I want to thank all of you that have been fighting long and hard on these issues. This really is a year that could be a turning point (for better or worse) on a lot of key issues affecting our profession. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you on March 23!<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOPA 2016: Registration is Now Live!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mopa-2015-registration-is-now-live]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mopa-2015-registration-is-now-live#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:18:47 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mopaonline.org/mopa-news-updates/mopa-2015-registration-is-now-live</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Now is your chance to be a part of Missouri's largest conference for psychologists and mental health professional. &nbsp;Registration is now live -- sign up to take part of excellent CE opportunities, networking with peers and meeting with some of the best partners and employers in the industry.   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:22.875816993463%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mopaonline.org/uploads/9/4/5/9/9459095/8329823.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:77.124183006535%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Now is your chance to be a part of Missouri's largest conference for psychologists and mental health professional. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.mopaconference.org" target="_blank">Registration is now live</a> -- sign up to take part of excellent CE opportunities, networking with peers and meeting with some of the best partners and employers in the industry.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>