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Karishma Pavaskar is an Experiential Therapy enthusiast with a foundation in psychology and creative art mediums. As an Expressive Arts Therapy (EXAT) practitioner from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and a Clinical Psycho-Oncologist from Christ University, Bangalore, she brings rich experience working with diverse groups—cancer patients and caregivers, children with special needs, geriatrics, and more.

Karishma has trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Karunashraya Hospice, Bangalore, and is currently associated with the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) Mumbai, focusing on paediatric oncology in public hospitals. Beyond her clinical work, she enjoys facilitating workshops and embodies roles as a researcher and professional theatre/movement artist. Her research on EXAT's role in paediatric oncology has been presented at the 16th CCI Conference in Japan.

She is known for her infectious energy and ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone. She’s a Maggi-with-ketchup fan and an adventurous foodie. She’s also a travel enthusiast, always looking for her next destination. Recently, she joined the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) to connect with like-minded professionals and dive into global initiatives. Karishma's unique blend of expertise, curiosity, and a love for life makes her someone you can’t help but enjoy being around!

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On the clinical level, I have over 23 years of experience in providing psychological care for all patients. Around 16 years, providing specialized care for cancer, multi-organ- transplant patients, and their families. Worked in multiple tertiary care hospitals within a multidisciplinary team.   Applying the biopsychosocial model of care to understand, evaluate, educate, and assess psychological outcomes in patients with cancer, caregivers, their families, and its impact on their quality of life. On the administration level, I established and took the lead of the Clinical Psychology section for 9 years, and participated in the training for phycologists and psychiatry residents in the mental health department.

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Brief Summary:  The IPOS Fundraising and Marketing Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for a one-year volunteer internship to collaborate with the Committee in identifying and reviewing potential funding sources for IPOS.  

Key deadlines:

• The application deadline is October 15, 2024. 

• Applications will be reviewed by the Committee with final selection being confirmed by November 15, 2024.

• The start date of the position is December 1, 2024.

• The expected end date is November 30, 2025, with the potential option of renewal.

Activities: Committee interns will learn how to conduct an environmental scan of potential funding sources, including identifying and reviewing international and national governmental and non-governmental funding agencies, foundations, corporations, and industries (e.g. pharmaceutical).

• Familiarize with current Committee documents.

• Update and track in Committee documents in excel Google sheets.

• Search Websites of potential funders in each region/country.

• Be mindful of any major Federation member funding sources, to not compete or negatively impact members.

• Work closely with fellow student intern.

• Draft applications to funding sources under direct supervision of a Committee member. 

• Support Committee members in contacting potential funding sources. 

• Assist in creation of presentations to potential funders and donors.

• Participate in monthly virtual Committee meetings.

• Presentation to Committee every quarter on actions.

Product:  The final product of the Committee Internship will be a comprehensive Funding Source Environmental Scan Report, which will be presented to the IPOS Fundraising and Marketing Committee and at an upcoming IPOS Congress. 

Terms:  

• IPOS Fundraising Committee Interns will serve a 1-year term with the option to extend. 

• • Two or more interns will be confirmed, with a minimum of one from an LMIC country.

• Workload is expected to be up to eight (8) hours per month.

• The internship is a volunteer position without financial compensation.

• Supervision and mentorship will be provided by a Committee member.

• Interns will receive a certificate of completion and may be eligible to receive a letter of recommendation from the Committee specific to work being done.

• If any work is presented as an abstract to the Congress, it may be listed as a co-author depending on contribution.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Research Skills:

   - Experience in conducting literature reviews, data collection and analysis.  

   - Proficiency in using research databases and tools (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus).

2. Analytical Skills

   - Ability to assess and synthesize large amounts of data.  

   - Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

3. Technical Skills:

   - Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

   - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).  

   - Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or STATA).

4. Communication Skills:

   - Strong written and verbal communication skills.  

   - Experience in preparing reports, presentations and/or research papers.

Apply by October 15!

To be considered for the IPOS Fundraising Committee Internship, please complete the online application. Please have the following ready when applying online:

1. **Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)**

2. **Cover Letter** *(Highlighting your interest in the internship and relevant experience)*

3. **Writing Sample** *(Optional but recommended, related to research or analysis work)*

For any questions or further information, please contact Dr. Melissa Henry.

APPLY TODAY! https://funnelcom.typeform.com/to/fxU0N12i

Born in the Netherlands, working and living in Georgia (Europe) for 28 years where I was mainly active in humanitarian roles and where I had the unique opportunity to intensively work on healthcare policy as the first lady of the country (from 2004-2013). I focused mainly on mother and child health as well as infectious diseases and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. After my MSc in Global Health Policy I made an exciting career move (study of psychology), which led me to psychological counseling for oncological patients, a satisfying and noble occupation, meeting adults of all regions, ages, backgrounds, beliefs and existential viewpoints. 2024 will be my very first IPOS conference, in my home country.  I plan to work with IPOS on the specifics of LMIC countries, on palliative care and on health promotion and prevention.

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Brenda joined IPOS in 2023. She is a Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and member of the British Psychosocial Oncology Society. As a researcher, she conducts clinical trials on the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions on psychospiritual distress in patients with advanced cancer. She also studies the impact of social support and self-stewardship practices on patient outcomes. Brenda also conducts multidisciplinary research with molecular and cellular biologists who study HPV-positive head and neck cancer. As a psychologist and Buddhist chaplain, she facilitates cancer support groups and retreats internationally. https://www.contemplativecare.co.uk/. In her free time, she loves to run long-distance trail races in the Peak District. 

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I have 21 years of general psychological practice; for 4 years I have been engaged in psychological assistance to patients with cancer diagnosis. I am an associate professor at the Department of Psychology at Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University; engaged in the scientific component of psychological assistance and rehabilitation of patients with cancer diagnosis.
I am interested in developing psychological assistance for people with oncological problems in our country and around the world. I will be glad to have the support of colleagues and like-minded people, new experiences thanks to IPOS.
I adore nature and recharge from travelling.

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My name is Margaret Bosibori, I work as a County Psycho-Oncology Programme Officer at the County Director's office-KISII.I have a bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology, minor in developmental studies, higher diploma in Oncology Nursing and currently am a student for African Nurses, Policy leaders in cancer treatment and control aortic/ISNCC policy leadership training 2024/2025 and IPOS-ECHO training programme.

Am a member of Oncology Chapter Kenya and Nursing Council of Kenya

I am a global CN AWARD winner in Life-Impact Award. As well as a mental health advocate, gender and youth affairs champion and community proponent provider and a lifetime motivational speaker.

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Registration is now open for the ABCT 2024 Convention, “Opening Our Doors: Inspiring Community Engagement, Advocacy, & Innovation to Advance CBT” to be held November 14-17!

Registration for our Annual Convention includes:

Access to 200+ illuminating presentations, including symposia, clinical roundtables, and panel sessions, all of which offer CE credit!

Several special sessions, including invited talks from Dr. Cathy Creswell and Jennifer Havens, M.D., and a Lifetime Achievement Award address from Dr. Stefan Hofmann.

New for 2024: A series of 90-minute advanced clinician seminars developed for senior level professionals and a recovery-oriented cognitive therapy panel discussion held on Thursday beginning at 6 PM. In addition, an underrepresented scholars’ meet and greet had been planned for Friday morning from 8 AM – 9 AM. Further details about these events will become available on the ABCT convention page.  

Students should participate in the Internship and Postdoctoral Panel sessions and Meet and Greets and our Getting into Graduate School Panel.

Access hundreds of general posters throughout the convention and our Special Interest Group Exposition and Cocktail Reception on Friday, November 15. Many opportunities to network with like-minded professionals!

Some convention ticketed sessions including Institutes, Clinical Intervention Training, and Advanced Methodology and Statistics Seminars take place on Thursday. General sessions will begin on Friday, November 15 and conclude on Sunday, November 17.

Register before October 15 for the best rates.

Go to https://www.abct.org/2024-convention/registration/

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and have over 30 years of experience with cancer patients and survivors, among others in pediatric oncology, medical oncology and palliative care. Our research group Psycho-Oncology focuses on understanding and assessing psychological outcomes in patients with cancer, like anxiety, depression and quality of life. We evaluate the effects of psychological interventions and contribute to the implementation of evidence-based interventions.

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My name is Nikolina and I work as a health psychologist in Sofia, Bulgaria. I have master’s degree in health psychology; and currently I am PhD student in health psychology in Sofia University. I have deep personal and professional interest in psycho-oncology and especially in applying of logotherapy and meaning-centered approach to cancer patients – individually and in support groups.

I am also logotherapy and existential analysis consultant, certified by EALP (Еuropäische Akademie für Logotherapie und Psychologie, Austria).

My PHD research is devoted to examining the existential factors related to fear of cancer recurrence in women with breast cancer.

In my free time I like being in nature, cooking and reading. I also maintain support group in Facebook for cancer survivors.

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