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Psychology America with Dr. AlexandraBravery, Risk and RewardText me a question I might answer through the show“God will not have his work made manifest by cowards” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Join us for this delightful conversation with Dr. Beth Rom Rymer and Neill Clark on the topic of risk taking in our lives. We contemplate ideas by Machiavelli, Goethe, Lincoln and George Washington. We discuss psychological and moral risks - courageous action for things aligned with our values and even better, for principles greater than ourselves. As this episode is being recorded and released, Dr. Beth Rom Rymer is running for Presid...2024-09-0148 min
Talking Point – Jewish TV ChannelJewish Trauma & Mental Health, Part 2: How the Association of Jewish Psychologists is Working With the APA to Fight Antisemitism - Dr. Beth Rom-RymerIn Part II of our Jewish Trauma & Mental Health series, Laura sits down with Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer, president of the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) to discuss antisemitism within the American Psychological Association (APA) and how AJP is working within APA to forge a stronger understanding of antisemitism and the needs of the Jewish community and its trauma victims.Following the attacks of 10/7, the APA issued a disappointing statement which did not acknowledge the full reality of Jewish trauma. Members of the AJP wrote a strong rebuttal to the APA, and have subsequently strengthened the dialogue within AP...2024-02-1639 min
Cato PodcastPrescribing Psychologists and Mental Health CareHow might expanding the ranks of prescribing psychologists fill the gap in providing mental health care? What stands in the way? Beth N. Rom-Rymer is a clinical psychologist and advocate for the expansion of mental health access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2411 min
Cato Event PodcastCan Prescribing Psychologists Help Solve the National Mental Health Crisis?t his 2022 State of the Union address, President Biden focused the nation’s attention on “a national mental health crisis.” Mood disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors have been rising at alarming levels for years. The pandemic and government‐mandated lockdowns increased anxiety, isolation, and despair while also reducing access to mental health services. Approximately 40 percent of Americans currently cannot access mental health services, particularly services requiring drug‐based therapy.Clinical psychologists can play a greater role in meeting those needs. Some federal agencies, five states, and the territory of Guam authorize competent clinical psychologists to prescribe medic...2022-10-271h 02
On Psych: Presented by the Ontario Psychological AssociationS2 E7: Dr Beth Rom-Rymer -- Prescribing Psychologist and APA Presidential CandidateOn this episode of ONPsych, we hear from Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer to learn why her professional legacy has led many to consider her a force for social change within the field of Psychology. ABOUT OUR GUEST Beth N. Rom-Rymer, Ph.D. has been a pioneer throughout her life. She was in the first class of women at Princeton University, graduating in 1973. She created the Victim-Witness Assistance Unit in the State Attorney's Office, Tallahassee, Florida, in 1977, which continues, today, as a robust service for crime victims and witnesses throughout the 2nd judicial circuit. During her tenure in...2022-09-2857 min
Psychology America with Dr. AlexandraBeth Rom-Rymer on Rabbi Hillel, How to get Big Things Done and the Robber’s Cave ExperimentText me a question I might answer through the showBeth Rom-Rymer, PhD is the Chair and President of the Board of Directors of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, the co-founder and co-chair of the International Movement for Prescriptive Authority (a movement supporting psychologists ability to prescribe medications) and at the time of this recording, a current candidate for the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA). Through her leadership and her ability to bring together multiple groups, Dr. Rom-Rymer has greatly increased access to mental health care in the United States. I hope you wil...2022-09-1553 min
Public Service Psychology NowEp. 35: Meet the Candidates: An Interview with Dr. Beth Rom-RymerIn anticipation of the election for the next APA President-elect this fall, Div. 18 has invited all five candidates to share their vision with us. This episode features an interview with Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer.
Check out Dr. Rom-Rymer's website for more information: https://drbeth4apapresident.com/
Contact Dr. Rom-Rymer directly at docbnrr@gmail.com
Be sure to watch for your ballot from APA in your email around September 15th. Polls open September 15th and close on October 29th. Follow this link to more information about the upcoming election and all of the candidates: https://www...2021-09-0922 min
Ethics & PsychologyEpisode 12: Prescriptive Authority Illinois StyleDr. Beth Rom-Rymer from Illinois speaks with John about the recent RxP success in Illinois. Psychologists passed a law to permit appropriately trained psychologist to prescribe psychotropic agents. Beth shares many words of wisdom, including reasons for psychologists obtaining prescriptive authority, keys to advocacy, and the details of the prescriptive authority law in Illinois. While John laments that Pennsylvania may in the Precontemplative stage of change, Beth offers numerous suggestions to any state moving in a forward direction on RxP legislation.
The Skype connection was not the best, so apologies in advance for any technical flaw...2014-07-261h 00