BetaPsi Newsletter

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Hey BetaPsiches!

It's been a while now! After a couple of very busy weeks, typing thousands of words to hand in assignments just in time, and going through countless slides, notes, and pages, the time is now for the BetaPsi newsletter to make its return, with exams well under way, and Summer holidays fast approaching! I'm sure you are all ready for Summer. At least, BetaPsi is ready!

Hooked, The Boat Party I BetaPsi & AEGEE Valletta

 

With exams well underway, what better way to get motivated then to have something to look forward to?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ8P3fH9HRo

 BetaPsi and AEGEE are collaborating to bring you all what a student truly deserves after months of hard work, and weeks of lockdown. Who would deny the fact that the best way to kick start Summer holidays with, is by setting sail on a boat, with great company, and booze?? Don't let this opportunity slip. Hooked, The Boat Party is giving you an amazing offer, Buy 6 tickets and you will be given the opportunity to take the 7th ticket free!

Have you got your tickets yet? What are you waiting for? Let's get Hooked!

Tickets: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8ZA7X9K73HYEG...

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/320618444753596/?fref=ts

Get your swim suits ready and prepare to get hooked on the Fernandes II; probably Malta's most luxurious party boat chartered exclusively for you.

Venue: Sliema Front
Boat: Fernandes II
Time: 19:00 to 00:00
Tickets: €20 (+paypal charges)

Transport to Paceville: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8ZA7X9K73HYEG

Hope to see you all there! After all, it is also an opportunity for us Psychology students to get to hang out together :)

The Official After Exam Bash

With holidays fast approaching, KSU thought something to look forward to was in order. With 41 organisations coming together, this... After Exams Bash promises to bring all University Students together in one massive celebration, as the sitting in stuffy classroom ends, and the anxious wait for results on sandy beaches starts! We've managed to secure a fantastic venue for this bash, with LAX Club at Numero Uno hosting us for the evening. Tickets at just €5! A super line-up is being put together for the occasion.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/279812882180207/?fref=ts

CONTACT ANY BETAPSI EXEC MEMBER FOR TICKETS. THERE IS ONLY A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS LEFT, SO BUY YOURS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENTS.

EFPSA

-Train the Trainers

The European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations (EFPSA) is recruiting students for the annual
Train the Trainers Summer School (TtT), an event that gives psychology students a unique chance to gain everything – knowledge, skills and the right attitude – to embark on the path towards an excellent trainer. This year’s TtT will be hosted in Slovenia from the 23rd to the 30th of August.

“We are looking for 12 highly motivated applicants, that are interested in people and how they learn. If you are enthusiastic about the hidden potential to transform that we all share, about supporting the growth and development of individuals and organisations, and especially about stretching your own limits - THIS is something for you!”

Graduating TtT allows one to eventually join the EFPSA Trainers Pool and becoming a certified EFPSA Trainer. This opens doors to several opportunities to further one’s personal and professional development; for example:
(i) receiving a mentor who supports and coaches the graduate through the process of delivering the very first trainings,
(ii) delivering trainings at EFPSA & external events,
(iii) connecting to a community of proficient trainers, in order to share resources and experiences, to collaborate on common international projects, to network, and much much more…

More information on the event and EFPSA in general, can be found in the attached portfolio, and on the website itself. Of course, you can contact us directly via the channels listed at the end of the portfolio, if there are any questions left unanswered. Like our ‘EFPSA Train the Trainers Summer School’ page on Facebook for constant updates about the venue, excursion, social activities and much more!

-European Summer School

“Are you a student who would like to gain research experience and join a group of six bright and motivated European Bachelor- and Master-level psychology students in conducting a one-year cross-cultural research project? Would you enjoy carrying out a 13-month long research project, and gain experience in every aspect of it, from designing the study to data collection and communication of results?”

 

The EFPSA European Summer School Team enthusiastically announces that the call for the 2014-2015 student Participants is now open!

 

If you have any questions, we are happy to hear from you on summer...@efpsa.org. For further information check out our webpage at www.efpsa.org/ess. We look forward to receiving your application! If you know anybody who might be interested in applying, feel very welcome to share the post with them. The deadline for applications is the 16^th of May, 11:59 PM CET. You can find information on how to apply here.

Liquorish - The Impossible Adventure: Jessica Millo

Jessica Millo, a 3rd year B.Psy student, and also a former BetaPsi exec.member, is participating in the 'Coke Zero: The Impossible Adventure', aspiring to be a participant on a popular reality show in Malta, 'Liquorish'. Votes for her would be kindly appreciated. That being said, VOTE VOTE VOTE :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo1xEsQJ7_4

Link to vote: https://www.facebook.com/MyCokeMalta?v=app_198028816891495&app_data=entry_id%3D58574608%26gaReferrerOverride%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fl.facebook.com%252Fl.php%253Fu%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fa.pgtb.me%25252FVM5jNc%25253Fapp_data%25253Dentry_id%2525253D58574608%2526h%253DzAQEuEx7G%2526enc%253DAZOeNd4LdwY_u9pPfausdso4ECgq5WFBwUCc0j3JveciXzpAnffs5wsY_xRq_5HE3T9z11BjnWkmoYXlyIFzcjUbrAh2VQDNhVbjRWBb8GEeEskOAbgvOLopSjMRuaS0LZ4ThT6Tjudia3bfgeWIyu4Q%2526s%253D1 

P.S. 1 vote can be cast per person every 24 hours, so one can vote more than once, on different days.

RICHMOND FOUNDATION

Richmond Foundation is planning to organise a series of fundraising events this summer. Needless to say, such events would require numerous volunteers. If you are willing to volunteer for Richmond, kindly fill in the application form

in the following link: http://www.richmond.org.mt/volunteers

- 26th June - 6th July (MFCC Ta' Qali, Fair)
Richmond Foundation will be selling books, Common Sense books, collecting donations and giving information about Richmond. Starting on the 26^th June until the 6^th July, daily from 18:00 – 22:30hrs. At least 3 persons are needed on a daily basis to man the stand – 1 Member of staff + 1or 2 volunteers. We would be very grateful if you could participate on one or two evenings. Kindly forward your availability for the following days for Volunteer 1 & 2. Those who are interested to volunteer, can contact BetaPsi: betaps...@gmail.com

The empty slots in the table below are the dates and times available for those who want to contribute to this event.

		Staff Member	Volunteer 1	Volunteer 2
Thursday	26th June		Luca Bugelli	Mary Bondin
Friday	27th June		Daniela C. Bitar	Yanica Chircop
Saturday	28th June		Vanessa Demicoli	Amanda Camilleri	Marlis Scicluna
Sunday	29th June		Doris Azzopardi	David Azzopardi	Lawrence Attard
Monday	30th June		Andrew Barberi	Caroline Vassallo	Casey Scicluna
Tuesday	1st July		Jennifer Azzopardi	Robert Azzopardi
Wednesday	2nd July		Rebecca Cassar	Janice Sargent	Bjorn Spiteri
Thursday	3rd July		Claire Borg	Francesca Scerri
Friday	4th July		Vanessa Demicoli	Laura Holmberg
Saturday	5th July
Sunday	6th July		Luca Bugelli

A brief information meeting will be held on Friday 27^th June Richmond Foundation office in St. Venera (you will be informed with the time in due course)

More information regarding other Richmond Foundation fundraising events will be given soon.

Crossing Borders: Counselling and the Challenges of Migration

The Department of Counselling within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing at the University of Malta, is organising its first International Summer Seminar entitled "Crossing Borders: Counselling and the Challenges of Migration". This seminar is going to be held between the 16^th – 18^th of June 2014, at the Valletta Campus, University of Malta. It will be of interest to practitioners, academics and students in the fields of counselling, psychology, social work, education, health sciences and other helping professions, who are working with immigrants or are interested in the area of migration.  

For this seminar, we will be hosting two international speakers. Prof. Adolfo Bermeo is a leading senior scholar and educator in the field of migration in the U.S., who has devoted his career to promoting educational access among Latino and African American student populations. Dr Mona Amer, from the University of Cairo is a clinical-community psychologist who specializes in immigrant and minority mental health, with specializations working with the Arab and Muslim minorities. Mr Jon Hoisaeter, Head of the UNHCR Malta will also be speaking about the local and international challenges around migration. 

The seminar also has a number of break-out sessions led by local experts and people engaged in the field of migration in Malta. The programme is intended to present an international perspective and will provide the needed space for discussions, dialogue and networking.

More information about the International Summer Seminar is available on our website http://www.um.edu.mt/socialwellbeing/counselling .

 
A certificate of attendance will be presented to all participants which is valid for continuous professional development. Attendees who satisfy the general entry requirements of the University of Malta may opt to have the training accredited by the University of Malta (worth 3 ECTS) and may then apply for an official transcript.  

 

Please find attached the poster, information for local participants, the full programme, as well as the registration form for your perusal. 

If you would like to register, please contact Ms Sheena Vella or Ms Anabel Mifsud on 23403515/8, or send an e-mail to sheena...@um.edu.mt or anabel...@um.edu.mt . 

International Congress Clinical Psychology

We inform you about the celebration of the 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY in Sevilla (Spain) from 14 to 16 November 2014.

http://www.ugr.es/~aepc/WEBCLINICA

http://www.ugr.es/~aepc/WEBCLINICA/ENGLISH/ProgramaCientifico.html

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

- Reduced price until June 20, 2014.

Registration: http://www.ugr.es/~aepc/WEBCLINICA/ENGLISH/Inscripcion.html

- The deadline for abstract submission is June 30, 2014.

 

It is possible to submit proposal for ORAL PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN PRESENTATIONS, CLINICAL CASES, CLINICAL SESSIONS, SYMPOSIUMS OR ROUND TABLES.

 http://www.ugr.es/~aepc/WEBCLINICA/ENGLISH/presentaciontrabajos.html

 

The BOOK OF ABSTRACTS will be published with ISBN. In addition, the authors will be able to send one of their works in chapter format. Chapters accepted by the Scientific Committee will be published in a BOOK with ISBN. The best chapters presented at the Congress will be selected by the Scientific Committee, through peer review, for PROCEEDINGS PAPERS.

 

Discounted prices in room with full board for congress attendees in the host hotel:

http://www.ugr.es/~aepc/WEBCLINICA/ENGLISH/sede.html

 

Learn more about Sevilla (city where will be celebration the congress):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQqK_o_4Tvg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnV7IkZU-OY

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We wish you all the best of luck for the remainder of your exams. Like anyone else, the BetaPsi team can't wait for Summer holidays to start, more so knowing what's in store for us all!

:D

 

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Andrew Camilleri
Secretary General
BetaPsi 

          

 

Website: betapsi.org.mt l E-mail: betaps...@gmail.com