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Dr. Ajit Jetmalani, M.D.
"I have practiced Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Oregon since 1988. I feel honored to participate in the lives of children and families who face developmental and mental health challenges. The combined power of human resilience, meaningful relationships and scientific knowledge can join to bring optimism and hope to those who seek support and to those who offer it."
Biography
Dr. Jetmalani joined the OHSU faculty in 2007 as Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education Director after practicing int eh Portland area since 1988. In August of 2009 he was awarded the Joseph Professorship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education and in September of 2010 he assumed the position of Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He brings broad experience in treating children, adolescents and adults in outpatient, day treatment, group home, residential and hospital environments. He has held numerous leadership positions in various health care environments and has served on a number of boards of nonprofit children's mental health programs.
Position
Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Joseph Professorship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Erik Kola RN, QMHP
"I believe in the resiliency and power of the human spirit. By seeking understanding we not only support those in need, we better our own lives. The relationship is the key."
Biography
Erik received his BSN from Montana State University in 1995. He has been working as a psychiatric nurse supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of children/adolescents and their families for the past 17 years. In his professional career he has had the privilege to work across systems as a charge nurse, consultant, trainer, classroom therapist, and advocate. Advancement and leadership in the support of others with mental health needs requires a practical, ‘in the trenches’ work experience history, which has characterized his work.
He has been training, consulting, and supporting the development and application of the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach in Oregon for the last 6 years. His work in various settings implementing the CPS model, including in-patient, residential, education, day treatment, and foster care, gives him a broad understanding of the challenges families and children face.
Erik joined the faculty of the Division of Psychiatry at OHSU in 2011 to further expand the impact of this innovative approach.
Erik joined the faculty of the Division of Psychiatry at OHSU in 2011 to further expand the impact of this innovative approach.
Contact Erik Kola at p 503 418-5226
Position
Oregon and the Northwest regional CPS training coordinator for OHSU/Think:Kids
Instructor, Division of Adolescent and Child Psychiatry
J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D
"There is no one on the face of the earth more motivated to behave well than a child with behavioral challenges. These children lack the skill – not the will – to behave adaptively, and it is high time that they are treated with the same humane, compassionate and effective approaches as children with recognized learning disabilities. Change doesn't come easily, and it is my great privilege to work with so many folks in Oregon who are helping lead this change process."
Biography
Dr Ablon is the Director of Think:Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ablon co-founded the Center for Collaborative Problem Solving where he also served as Co-Director from its inception until 2008. Dr. Ablon is co-author of Treating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach and author of numerous articles, chapters and scientific papers on the process and outcome of psychosocial interventions. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Dr. Ablon was recently ranked #5 on the list of the world's top rated keynote speakers in the academic arena.
Dr. Ablon's research has been funded by, amongst others, the National Institute of Health, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychoanalytic Association, the International Psychoanalytic Association, the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Institute, and the Endowment for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Ablon received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and completed his predoctoral and postdoctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ablon trains parents, educators, and clinicians and consults to schools and treatment programs throughout the world on the Think:Kids approach.
Position
Director, Think:Kids, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
