Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D.

Practice, leadership, and social justice advocacy promote the well-being of youths and their families.

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

So inspiring.

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

Time to think about positive mental health initiatives to support youth. Adrienne Avallone, school psychologist, worked with orthodontist, Dr. Welch & Loverly Sheridan, author & MHAssociationBoard Member, to establish the “Buddy Bench” @ Watson Duncan Middle. Engage w/ Kindness!

[Yannik Terhorst @YannikTerhorst]

For those interested in which mobile health applications are avialable for PTSD in the European app stores.
‘Help for trauma from the app stores?’ A systematic review and standardised rating of apps for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) https://t.co/SxbVxtH29M

[National Association of School Psychologists @nasponline]

This review provides a comprehensive list of available evidence-based #trauma-informed interventions for use as part of a #MTSS framework.

📄➡ https://t.co/iES67rTHZ8

#NASPadvocates

[National Association of School Psychologists @nasponline]

This article describes how collaboration between #schoolcounselors and #schoolpsychologists is helping @AmarilloISD overcome challenges presented by #Texas’s statewide shortage of licensed specialists in #schoolpsychology.

➡ https://t.co/JLuQmduNkD

#NASPadvocates

[Helen Neville @HelenNeville12]

New meta-analysis published in the American Psychologist found that “ethnic-racial socialization’s positive association with self-perceptions was strongest in early adolescence and among African American youth.” #RacialSocialization matters esp for Black youth

[APA Journals @APA_Journals]

The ability to anticipate future states and needs is a critical skill children must develop for successful daily functioning. In a new study from Developmental Psychology, Mazachowsky and colleagues constructed the Children's Future Thinking Questionnaire: https://t.co/BxQ7o5GDjh

[APA Journals @APA_Journals]

January is #NationalMentorMonth! Check out @idealist's piece on #mentorship as a tool for growth, inclusion, and #equity, featuring research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology: https://t.co/TWMl4Bqott

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

Chilean anti-rape anthem becomes international feminist phenomenon | World news | The Guardian https://t.co/v0CtSDt2RG

[David Begnaud @DavidBegnaud]

Fighting, again, for a state of emergency declaration in Puerto Rico to address the alarming record rate of violence against women, a demonstration was held in front of the Governor's mansion in San Juan, yesterday. This is what the demonstrators chanted: (see following tweets)

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

Emerging Treatments

[Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi @mindfield_drj]

2. The holidays can bring painful memories and are a reminder of who is not present. #DrMaryam #reminders

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

School-based school psychologist (Kate Ribakoff) and CAPE team school psychologist (Tammy Thompson) problem solving together to support the mental health of students. Collaboration at its best!

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

@School_Psychs School-based school psychologist (Kate Ribakoff) and CAPE team school psychologist (Tammy Thompson) problem solving together to meet the mental health needs of a student. Collaboration at its best!

[APA Division 45 @apadiv45]

Derald Wing Sue, PhD discusses his upcoming symposium on “Disarming Racial Microaggressions: Microintervention Strategies for Targets, Allies, and Bystanders” on August 8th 1-2:50PM at McCormick Place W187b. A session not to miss!

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

Together we can address these challenges and support the growth of all students. Our future depends on it.

[National Association of School Psychologists @nasponline]

The NASP Leadership Assembly recently approved a brand new position statement on Students who are Displaced Persons, Refugees, or Asylum-Seekers! 

Check out the full statement at the link below. #NASPadvocates

https://t.co/oKx19WVp5v

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

More interns making a difference: Megan, Emily, Hannah, and Ali (not in photo) fundraising for Autism Speaks!!

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

More interns making a difference: Megan, Emily, Hannah, and Ali (not in photo) fundraising for Autism Speaks!!

[Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, Ph.D. @CooperMtza]

NASP 2019 in Atlanta. Rachel conducted a dynamic presentation about her dissertation research: teacher perceptions about disabilities. Very interesting findings!! Keep soaring Rachel!!!