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Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
43 articles
“You Gotta Go Where You Wanna Go”
The Ever-Changing Practice Environment Visionary Ken Drude has been on the cutting-edge of psychology’s increasing awareness of the long-term implications of telehealth for the clinician and most importantly, for potential clients. Most recently, he has urged our colleagues to also appreciate the importance of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) profiles and especially to ensure that […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
April 21, 2020
When You Wish Upon a Star
Steve Ragusea, a long-time psychologist friend, keeps reminding me that “clinician burnout” is a major public health hazard in today’s healthcare environment. The National Academy of Medicine’s report “Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being” fully supports his view, finding that between 35 and 54 percent of the nation’s nurses and […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
March 8, 2020
“Why Don’t We Paint the Town?”
The 127th APA Annual Convention Attending our annual APA convention has always been “my gift to me.” Unfortunately, for the first time, I had to miss this year’s gathering in the Windy City, due to the unexpected passing of my younger brother. I understand, however, that it was as inspiring as ever. One of the […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
October 30, 2019
This Land is Your Land
This spring I had the wonderful opportunity, along with our colleagues Hortensia de los Angeles Amaro and Brian Smedley, to attend the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Culture of Health stakeholder meeting Engaging Allies in the Culture of Health Movement. The expressed objectives of this particular meeting were to discuss why Anchor Institution (such as […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
September 2, 2019
“Come Gather ‘Round People Where Ever You Roam”
Colleagues with Exceptional Vision One of the advantages of being personally involved within the governance of APA, at either the national or state level, is that, over time, one becomes exposed to the wide range of professional issues which each of the nation’s health care professions must eventually address. The recent announcement by Walmart, for […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
April 15, 2019
The Rising Tides—Waves of Change
One of the advantages of serving on the U.S. Senate staff or the APA Board of Directors (especially as President) is that one is systematically exposed to evolving trends within our nation’s healthcare environment and the field of psychology. The position essentially forces one to think creatively beyond personal agendas and previous “comfort” levels. One’s […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
December 7, 2018
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco”
The more than 12,300 colleagues who attended the 126th annual APA convention in San Francisco were especially fortunate to be gently reminded, especially during the remarkable Opening Session, why we had chosen psychology many years ago. The Keynote address by Attorney Bryan Stevenson provided an emotionally moving glimpse into the lives of those caught up […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
October 17, 2018
“Rockin’ Pneumonia”
Advancing Practice Together Just prior to the last winter blast striking our nation’s Capital, I was very fortunate to be able to attend the 35th annual APAPO Practice Leadership conference, along with former APA Presidents James Bray and Carol Goodheart. These gatherings are always the highlight of my professional year and it was especially exciting […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
“Never Doubt That a Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens Can Change the World . . .
The very last event which APA President Tony Puente presided over was to personally present the Presidential Citation to former Division 29 President Ron Fox. “On the closing of the American Psychological Association’s 125th anniversary, I, Antonio E. Puente, as President of our venerable society bestow upon Ronald E. Fox this APA Presidential citation on […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
May 4, 2018
Our Esteemed National Leader—Dr. Ronald Fox
In Remembrance of Dr. Ronald Fox May 11, 1936 – March 14, 2018 Those of us who passionately believe in the mission of Division 29, and the importance of an autonomous psychological profession for the wellbeing of our nation, lost one of our most beloved and visionary leaders with the passing of Ron Fox on […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D. + 1 more
April 25, 2018
“This Country Will Not Be a Permanently Good Place for Any of Us . . .”
Developing a Visionary Perspective After nearly four decades of involvement at the federal policy level, we have come to appreciate how those who serve in higher office (whether within the Congress, the Administration, or their national professional associations) often develop an intuitive understanding of the “waves of change” and how their interests and expertise must […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
December 30, 2017
The 125th APA Annual Convention
Exciting Times Ever since graduate school, I have always felt that attending the annual APA convention was “my gift to me.” It represents a time to reunite with colleagues that I have not seen in a while and, at the same time, actually learn quite a bit about the advances occurring within psychology. At its […]
Pat DeLeon, Ph.D.
October 24, 2017