Upcoming Events
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s Seminar Series presents:
“Computerized Language Interventions for Autism”
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Disque Hall, Room 109
Dr. Felicia Hurewitz, Drexel assistant professor, department of psychology, will address whether typical language development can inform the design of therapies for children with autism.
Modern linguistic theory, using evidence from a wide range of procedures, suggests that children learn their native language via dedicated mechanisms that facilitate the acquisition process, most prominently including an innate faculty for grammar. While there is no evidence that people with autism lack that innate “language organ,” most therapies for teaching communication skills to people with autism assume that it is not available, instead teaching language via single word or phrase associations. A case can be made that some of the language deficits with autism are caused by a lack of attention to the input (spoken speech). If so, instruction that is systematic, presenting rich syntactic constructions in a sequential manner, may be effective. Use of technology, from simple instructional software to virtual worlds, is proposed as a way of providing the learner with language input without the necessity for social engagement.
This event is free and open to students, faculty, and staff. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, please contact Amy Weaver, Communications Specialist, at amw55@drexel.edu
Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association &
Drexel University Department of Psychology
Announces the Spring 2008 Presentation:
Sacred Matters: Implications of Spirituality for Health and Well-Being
Ken Pargament, Ph.D.
Monday, May 12th, 2008
4:00PM – 5:00 PM
(with a reception following the talk)
Center for Automotive Technology (CAT) Auditorium
Drexel University
3101 Ludlow Street
Between 31st and 32nd Street on Ludlow Street (one block from Market Street)
See below for map, driving instructions, public transit and parking information
For more information please contact Lizzy Gonzalez at eg652@drexel.edu
Presentation is complimentary and open to the community a reception will follow the talk.
CE Credits: PBTA is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PBTA maintains responsibility for the program. This program provides one (1) hour of CE credit for psychologists. PBTA members* - free CE credit; Non-members - $25; Student non-members - $10
*Join PBTA at the door, or online at www.philabta.org.
Drexel Clinical Practicum Seminar Credit: Attendance will count towards the clinical practicum seminar requirements for Drexel University Ph.D. students.
Description of Program: This presentation provides an overview of the rapidly growing body of research on spirituality and health. This research is yielding a rich, multi-dimensional view of spirituality as a process that holds both positive and negative implications for health and well-being. The presentation concludes with a discussion of promising efforts to integrate the spiritual dimension more fully into clinical practice.
Objectives:
- Provide a definition of spirituality
- Articulate some of the ways spirituality can foster and impede health and well-being
- Describe a few promising efforts to integrate spirituality into clinical practice.
Kenneth Pargament is professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Pargament has been a leading figure in the effort to bring a more balanced view of religious life to the attention of social scientists and health professionals. Dr. Pargament has published extensively on the vital role of religion in coping with stress and trauma. He is author of The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice and co-editor of Forgiveness: Theory, Research, Practice. He is also author of the recently published book, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: Understanding and Addressing the Sacred. Dr. Pargament has consulted with several foundations, the National Institutes of Health, and the World Health Organization. His awards include the William James Award for excellence in research in the psychology of religion from Division 36 of APA, the Virginia Staudt Sexton Mentoring Award from APA for guiding and encouraging others in the field, and two exemplary paper awards from the John Templeton Foundation.
About PBTA. Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association (PBTA), which began as a regional affiliate of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT, previously AABT), is a long-standing, interdisciplinary organization that promotes the practice of scientifically-based psychotherapy in the Philadelphia region. It has a long tradition of providing education, promoting dissemination and facilitating networking among the local CBT-oriented community. The organization sponsors lectures, workshops, and discussions on therapy issues for the purpose of educating practitioners, clinical scientists, and the public on the effective practice of psychotherapy. Membership in PBTA carries many benefits, including:
- Free admission to PBTA talks. Talks are given by prominent CBT-oriented professionals on topics of special interest to PBTA members. Recent presenters include Drs. Judith Beck, Edna Foa, Elizabeth Hembree, Marty Franklin, and Russell Ramsay.
- Free CE credits for psychologists.
- Discounted admission to bi-annual ethics workshop (required for licensure renewal).
- Networking. Joining PBTA provides opportunities to interface with like-minded professionals.
- Listserve. The PBTA listserve allows communication between CBT-oriented academics and clinicians.
- Electronic referral directory. The PBTA online referral directory serves as a useful source for members who are in practice, for those looking to make referrals to CBT practitioners, and for the public.
- Joining an important movement. When you join PBTA, you become part of an effort to educate the local community about CBT and empirically supported treatments.
See www.philabta.org for more information, or write to us at info@philabta.org.
Center for Automation Technology (CAT), which is marked in orange, is located on Market Street, between 31st and 32nd Street.
Campus Map: http://www.drexel.edu/em/directions/map_uc.html
Driving Directions
- From I-76 East: Exit 345 (30th Street). Turn right at the top of the ramp and go around 30th Street Station. Make a right at Market Street, proceed two blocks, building on right hand side.
- From I-95: Take 676 West/Central Philadelphia. Follow 676 West to 76 East Exit (as above).
- From New Jersey Turnpike: Exit 4 (Route 73). Follow 73 North to the Betsy Ross Bridge (left exit) to I-95 South (proceed as above).
Parking Options
- Nearby lots: (1) Northwest corner of 34th & Chestnut; (2) On the left side of Market Street just before 31st Street; (2) on the right side of Market Street, just past 31st Street; (3) from Market make Left on 36th to University City Sheraton garage.
- Metered parking: surrounding streets.
Public Transportation
- Via Amtrak/SEPTA Regional Rail: Amtrak trains and all Regional Rail trains stop at 30th Street Station (30th and Market Streets).
- Via SEPTA Subways and Trolleys: The Market-Frankford Line (the Blue Line) stops at 30th and 34th Streets and all trolley trains (the Green Lines) stop at 30th and 33rd Streets.