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Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Update—Fall 2013 Published online: 23 Oct 2013.
To cite this article: (2013) Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Update—Fall 2013, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 11:5, 311-312, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2013.839436 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15402002.2013.839436
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Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Update—Fall 2013 SLEEP PSYCHOLOGY RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION AS A SPECIALTY IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY In August 2013, the American Psychological Association (APA) formally recognized “sleep psychology” as a specialty. Specialty recognition is a testament to the growth and maturation of the behavioral sleep medicine field over the past several decades, and it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for sleep psychology and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM). Recognition by the APA at their recent meeting was the final step in a 2-year process undertaken by a very capable presidential task force of dedicated SBSM members led by Christina McCrae. Other members of the task force included Luis Buenaver, Shelby Harris, Sarosh Motivala, Jason Ong, Virginia Runko (formerly Coryell), Daniel Taylor, and Jacob Williams. To achieve recognition as a specialty, the presidential task force worked tirelessly to conduct a 360ı review of our field and write an almost 300-page application. In addition to meeting several complex criteria, the SBSM’s application compellingly demonstrated that the field (a) is grounded in a unique and substantially advanced scientific and theoretical body of knowledge, (b) has a critical mass of highly skilled clinical providers, (c) has a national network of training opportunities that provide an organized sequence education, and (d) has multiple high-quality mechanisms, such as our journal and annual meetings to disseminate scientific knowledge. Achieving this important milestone in our development is only the first step in realizing the full potential that behavioral sleep medicine brings to the broader field of sleep. Specialty status will permit psychology members of the SBSM to develop an American Board of Professional Psychology examination—a credential that is increasingly required for psychologists working in medical settings. Specialty status will also facilitate advocacy for broader coverage of behavioral sleep medicine services in health care delivery systems by third-party payers. Behavioral sleep medicine is an interdisciplinary field, and sleep psychology is just one professional discipline within it. The broader field of behavioral sleep medicine is much larger 311
312 and more special than the sum of its constituent parts. The SBSM is committed to promoting all of the disciplines within the field to ensure that the unique contributions of each profession are fully realized. This can be accomplished as SBSM expands professional diversity within its membership in the coming years ahead.
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IT IS TIME TO RENEW YOUR SBSM MEMBERSHIP FOR 2014 This is a formative time for the SBSM, and the involvement of professionals in behavioral sleep medicine and sleep psychology is more critical than ever. This fall, look for a renewal invoice from the SBSM. Membership with the SBSM has several benefits, including a complimentary subscription to Behavioral Sleep Medicine, professional development and networking opportunities, exclusive member news and updates, and more. Please contact the SBSM membership department with questions regarding your membership at 630-737-9706 or [email protected]
AMERICAN BOARD OF SLEEP MEDICINE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE CERTIFICATION EXAM Applications are now being accepted for the Winter 2014 testing window of the Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine (CBSM) examination, which is administered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). Applications must be submitted by January 29, 2014. The examination fee is $300. The CBSM examination is open to applicants who possess a valid license and doctoral degree in psychology, nursing, or social work (e.g., PhD, PsyD, DNSc, ND, DNP, DSW, and DHS) and meet the outlined training and experience requirements. Please note that the examination is not open to physicians who hold a medical degree (e.g., MD). The content areas of the exam include clinical management, clinical assessment, behavioral medicine general principles and theories, sleep disorders, and basic science and sleep knowledge. The exam will be offered through the ABSM’s testing partner, KryterionTM (Kryterion, Inc., Phoenix, AZ). Eligible candidates will take the examination at one of Kryterion’s testing locations in the United States or Canada; a list of testing locations is available on the Kryterion Web site (www.kryteriononline.com). The examination will be administered by Kryterion from February 15–28, 2013. After the review and approval of applications, eligible candidates will receive instructions on how to register with Kryterion and schedule a testing date. Complete details about the exam, including eligibility criteria, exam content areas, and a downloadable application, are available on the ABSM Web site at http://www.absm.org/ bsmcertification.aspx. Questions about the exam can be directed to the ABSM national office at [email protected]
Behavioral Sleep Medicine Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/hbsm20
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Update—Fall 2013 Published online: 23 Oct 2013.
To cite this article: (2013) Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Update—Fall 2013, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 11:5, 311-312, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2013.839436 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15402002.2013.839436
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Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 11:311–312, 2013 Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC ISSN: 1540-2002 print/1540-2010 online DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2013.839436
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Update—Fall 2013 SLEEP PSYCHOLOGY RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION AS A SPECIALTY IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY In August 2013, the American Psychological Association (APA) formally recognized “sleep psychology” as a specialty. Specialty recognition is a testament to the growth and maturation of the behavioral sleep medicine field over the past several decades, and it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for sleep psychology and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM). Recognition by the APA at their recent meeting was the final step in a 2-year process undertaken by a very capable presidential task force of dedicated SBSM members led by Christina McCrae. Other members of the task force included Luis Buenaver, Shelby Harris, Sarosh Motivala, Jason Ong, Virginia Runko (formerly Coryell), Daniel Taylor, and Jacob Williams. To achieve recognition as a specialty, the presidential task force worked tirelessly to conduct a 360ı review of our field and write an almost 300-page application. In addition to meeting several complex criteria, the SBSM’s application compellingly demonstrated that the field (a) is grounded in a unique and substantially advanced scientific and theoretical body of knowledge, (b) has a critical mass of highly skilled clinical providers, (c) has a national network of training opportunities that provide an organized sequence education, and (d) has multiple high-quality mechanisms, such as our journal and annual meetings to disseminate scientific knowledge. Achieving this important milestone in our development is only the first step in realizing the full potential that behavioral sleep medicine brings to the broader field of sleep. Specialty status will permit psychology members of the SBSM to develop an American Board of Professional Psychology examination—a credential that is increasingly required for psychologists working in medical settings. Specialty status will also facilitate advocacy for broader coverage of behavioral sleep medicine services in health care delivery systems by third-party payers. Behavioral sleep medicine is an interdisciplinary field, and sleep psychology is just one professional discipline within it. The broader field of behavioral sleep medicine is much larger 311
312 and more special than the sum of its constituent parts. The SBSM is committed to promoting all of the disciplines within the field to ensure that the unique contributions of each profession are fully realized. This can be accomplished as SBSM expands professional diversity within its membership in the coming years ahead.
Downloaded by [McMaster University] at 09:20 18 October 2014
IT IS TIME TO RENEW YOUR SBSM MEMBERSHIP FOR 2014 This is a formative time for the SBSM, and the involvement of professionals in behavioral sleep medicine and sleep psychology is more critical than ever. This fall, look for a renewal invoice from the SBSM. Membership with the SBSM has several benefits, including a complimentary subscription to Behavioral Sleep Medicine, professional development and networking opportunities, exclusive member news and updates, and more. Please contact the SBSM membership department with questions regarding your membership at 630-737-9706 or [email protected]
AMERICAN BOARD OF SLEEP MEDICINE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE CERTIFICATION EXAM Applications are now being accepted for the Winter 2014 testing window of the Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine (CBSM) examination, which is administered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). Applications must be submitted by January 29, 2014. The examination fee is $300. The CBSM examination is open to applicants who possess a valid license and doctoral degree in psychology, nursing, or social work (e.g., PhD, PsyD, DNSc, ND, DNP, DSW, and DHS) and meet the outlined training and experience requirements. Please note that the examination is not open to physicians who hold a medical degree (e.g., MD). The content areas of the exam include clinical management, clinical assessment, behavioral medicine general principles and theories, sleep disorders, and basic science and sleep knowledge. The exam will be offered through the ABSM’s testing partner, KryterionTM (Kryterion, Inc., Phoenix, AZ). Eligible candidates will take the examination at one of Kryterion’s testing locations in the United States or Canada; a list of testing locations is available on the Kryterion Web site (www.kryteriononline.com). The examination will be administered by Kryterion from February 15–28, 2013. After the review and approval of applications, eligible candidates will receive instructions on how to register with Kryterion and schedule a testing date. Complete details about the exam, including eligibility criteria, exam content areas, and a downloadable application, are available on the ABSM Web site at http://www.absm.org/ bsmcertification.aspx. Questions about the exam can be directed to the ABSM national office at [email protected]
