MSTAR Conference (May 13th, 2023)
The conference is Friday (virtual sessions) and Saturday (in-person CEs), so please see the information below for details on the who, what, when, where, and how.
Greetings,
We appreciate everyone registering for the inaugural MSTAR (Ken Matheny Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, and Resilience) mini-conference.
How do I engage with presenters in the virtual poster session?
The posters are included below.
Complete a form to sign-up for office hours or feel free to view talks whenever you like.
Our form also has a place to vote on creative posters using the “new poster” format.
What is the schedule for the in-person event on Saturday?
Arrive early so that you have time to park, grab coffee (from a local establishment), and sign-in before 9am start.
There is free parking in G-deck, and it is about an 5-10 minute walk to law school)
The bottom of the page has a schedule (also see your email from 5/9).
What if I have questions?
Email Donnie (ddavis88@gsu.edu) and we will use this page to post any common questions.
Thank you,
Donnie Davis and Ken Rice
Georgia State University
Ken Matheny Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, and Resilience
Saturday Schedule
8:00-Arrive at G-deck for free parking in G-deck (about an 5-10 minute walk to law school)
8:10-pickup some coffee on your walk.
8:20-Arrive at the GSU law school and sign-in and enjoy some social time with colleagues
We suggest an early arrival because it will take a little time to sign-in and get settled and we plan to start on time. If you are not a GSU student, you will need an ID at the front desk of the law school.
9:00-Cirleen DeBlaere
Evaluation of talk by Dr. DeBlaere
10:30-Break
10:45-Kimber Shelton
Evaluation of talk by Dr. Shelton
12:15-Lunch (We will provide a list of places nearby in your registration materials)
1:15-Evelyn Hunter
Evaluation of talk by Dr. Hunter
2:45-Break
3:00-Jesse Owen
Evaluation of talk by Dr. Owen
4:30-Finish
4:45-For anyone who wants to hang out after a full day of getting CEs, find some new or old friends and pick a spot for Happy Hour.
Virtual Poster Talks
We have organized the talks in alphabetical order. Links to all videos are posted here.
If you’d like to attend office hours on Friday 5/12, please complete the following form and the leader will send you a zoom link:
9am, Evelyn Hunter, on recent book on addressing competence problems in training.
9:30am, Donnie Davis, book and resources to help early career professionals (or anyone) provide more structure for students.
10:00am-Connect with Dr. Donnie Davis and Ken Rice on opportunities to publish with the New Zealand data.
11:30, Jamian Coleman, Jesse Owen, Donnie Davis, and others-integrating multicultural skills training into counselor training.
2:00pm, Martha Fiskeaux, Discuss the poster, “Invisible Immigrants: Treatment Targets for Former Cult Members”
In addition, if you’d like to connect with other presenters, please complete the following form and indicate your interest here.
Virtual Bookshelf
Our speakers and friends of the center have written books and would be willing to talk more about them during office hours. Please indicate interest here if you are interested in connecting with any of the authors.
Friday 5/12@9am, Evelyn Hunter:
Kimber Shelton, request a time:
Donnie Davis@9:30am or request a time to meet with the group
This book includes step-by-step guidance and is written to make it easier for early career faculty provide structure and support to their students.
Joshua Hook, Don Davis, Cirleen DeBlaere, and Jesse Owen, request office hours:
We are currently revising this book, so we would be particularly interested in feedback (use bottom of this form) from anyone using this book in their teaching.
Daryl Van Tongeren, request office hours:
Social psychologist synthesizes work on humility and narcissism to give practical suggestions for practicing humility within various roles and relationships.
Parking update: The G-Deck is open and free, but we will need to enter through the lowest level, which is at the intersection of Collins and Decatur.
This is what it looks like approaching the intersection:
Take a right:
The entrance is all the way at the end on the right.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from the G-Deck to the Law School?
There is free parking in G-deck, and it is about an 5-10 minute walk to law school)
Where will most people eat lunch?
Some places are closed on Saturday, but your welcome folder will include a list of places to grab coffee or lunch.
How will I receive credit for CEs?
You will sign-in for each session to document attendance, and then you will complete an evaluation form (emailed to you at the end of each session).
Then, we will email you the CE certificate.
It may take us a little time, because we do not have this automated yet, but we will use your evaluation to generate a CE certificate that you can use to document your CE hours.