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Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists(TTAP) is the professional organization representin This is a list of our financial members for the year 2021.

If there is an error or omission, please message or email us at secretary@psychologytt.org. Aisha Perry
Ali Baksh
Alicia Hicks Hoyte
Allister Sandy
Allyson Hamel Smith
Althea Francis-Syriac
Alyssa Ramkesoon (student)
Amanda Pedro
Analisa Wittet
Andrea A Gaymes-Mohess
Angelique Kirton (student)
Anna Maria Mc Cartney
Annalisa Alcazar
Anne John
Antoinette Trim
Arianne Shepherd
Ariel Enightoola
Asha Langdon
Ashley Benjamin
Bertwin Samlalsingh
Britteney Cayenne
Camille Campbell
Celeste Dass
Charles Collier
Cheryl Lewis
Cheyvonne Cyrus-Williams
Chinasa Begg McIntyre
Chitra Maharaj
Claire Peters
Dana Marie Greaves
Daneella Jogie
Darcel Guerra
Deborah Gibran
Deborah Lee Riviears
Denise Dumas Koylass
Dianne Douglas (Dr)
Dianne Habib
Dionne Imara (Dr)
Don Hamilton
Edla Bourne
Elise Pope
Francesca Wilson
Gabrielle Ruiz
Germaine Bovell-Pitt (Dr)
Grace Sooknanan
Greisy Gonzales
Isolde Ali Ghent
J'elle Valdez
Jacqueline Kennedy-Benn
Jade Jagroop
Jael Davis
Jan Bradford
Jean Alexander Waldron
Jefferson Jurawan
Kadisha Fleary
Karen Moore (Dr)
Karin Hatch
Karine Clay (Dr)
Katija Khan (Dr)
Kelly Mc Farlane
Kemi Burgen
Kenneth Niles (Dr)
Kerna Faustin
Kim Rostant
Kimberly Campbell
Krystal- Jane Verasammy (Dr)
Laura Lalla
Lena Jogie
Lenore Winchester
Lesley Ann Tull Waldron
Lisa Marcano
Luscia Kanneh
Marcia Tappin-Boxill
Margaret Nakhid-Chatoor (Dr)
Marilyn Trumpet
Marius Alfred
Marsh Cross-Daly
Merisha Seepersad (Dr)
Michelle McIntyre
Mitzi Hall Denny
Monella Dumbell
Nicholas Voisin
Nidhi Kirpalani
Pamela McDonald Hyndman
Patricia Lee Wah Cooper
Patricia Schulere-Yorke
Priya Maharaj (Dr)
Rachel Baboolal
Raquel Matthews
Raymond Popplewell
Reahana Mohammed
Renessa Kangalee
Reycine McKenzie
Ronald Auguste
Sarah Fernandez
Sasha Baldeosingh
Saundra Applewhite- Hernandez
Sean Stephens (Dr)
Shane Gibson
Shani Friday
Shermin McShine
Sherry Ann Turton
Shivana Hosein
Stacy Murray Ogiste (Dr)
Steve Bailey
Tahirah Alexander
Tara Bishop
Tara Jackman
Terese Seegobin
Theresa Mollentheil
Tiffany George
Verkisha Graham
Veshana Samdath
Vicky De Freitas
Victoria Siewnarine- Geelalsingh
Wendy Jeremie
Yanase Figaro

GROUP MEMBERSHIPS
PEAPSL Consultancy Limited (Affiliate group member)
Wholeness and Wellness Counselling Services (Affiliate group member)

14/09/2025

Panel: Unseen Connections: The Hidden Impact of Work-Related Stress on Your Body, Performance, & Relationships

Kelly Mc Farlane is a Chartered Clinical and Organisational Psychologist and the Managing Director of HICOL Change Management Consultants in Trinidad & Tobago. She is the current President of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP) and a PhD candidate at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, where her research focuses on psychological safety and performance outcomes in the public sector.

With over a decade of experience spanning psychotherapy, corporate consultancy, training, and psychometric assessment, she has worked with government ministries, private companies, NGOs, and regional bodies to advance mental health and organisational well-being. Kelly has also been a frequent media voice on mental health awareness, ethics, and workplace resilience. Her work blends clinical expertise with organisational strategy, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy, positioning her as a leading voice in modernising mental health care and strengthening workplace culture in the Caribbean.

Don’t miss what promises to be a dynamic and informative discussion!

For tickets, visit www.psychologytt.org

13/09/2025

TTMHC Sponsors. Come see what they have in store for you at the conference! Giveaways, free screenings, door prizes, snacks etc…

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13/09/2025

Panel: Building Trust in Mental Healthcare

Dr. Samuel Shafe is a psychiatrist and academic who serves as Medical Director of the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital in Trinidad and Tobago and a former lecturer in psychiatry in the Department of Clinical Medical Sciences at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.

With a career spanning clinical leadership, teaching, and research, Dr. Shafe focuses on child and adolescent mental health, cultural and ethnic influences on psychiatric disorders, and the intersections of trauma, substance use, and behavioural health. He has published work on bullying, behavioural crises, and child sexual abuse in Caribbean contexts, as well as on the impact of alcohol and comorbid mental disorders across ethnic groups.

Through his combined roles as a clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Shafe has become a leading voice in advancing culturally informed mental health care and reducing stigma around psychiatric services in Trinidad and Tobago.

Hands up if you’re ready to get this wealth of information at the TTMHC

For tickets, visit www.psychologytt.org

13/09/2025

Panel: Crossroads of Culture and Wellbeing

Dr. Katija Khan, PhD, is a clinical and neuropsychologist, and lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Behavioural Sciences at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. She trained at The UWI and the University of Hull in England, and was a teaching fellow and lecturer in Psychology at the University of Hull and a post doctoral research associate at the University of Sheffield, England before repatriating to Trinidad and Tobago to join the UWI as a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Her research spans psychological assessment, su***de and su***de prevention, stress and service delivery, dementia/neuropsychology, cultural diversity, psychometric validation of mental health instruments and Caribbean Psychology. She is an avid mental health advocate and serves numerous roles in professional service and civil society: she is the current President of CANPA (Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations), past president of TTAP, serves on the Public Service Commission of Trinidad & Tobago, is the interim President of the Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a director for the Silver Lining Foundation.

She was a member of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) high level commission on COVID-19 and mental health (2022 - 2023), and was invited to join the PAHO Strategic Advisory Group on Mental Health and Su***de Prevention (2024-2027).

We are excited to learn from all of Dr. Khan’s experience!

For tickets, visit www.psychologytt.org

13/09/2025

Panel: Mental Health and the Caribbean Man

Dr. Ian Hypolite is a renowned psychiatrist and sports medicine physician in Trinidad & Tobago, who uniquely combines clinical practice with athletics coaching. He earned his medical degree from the University of the West Indies, Mona, with postgraduate specialization in psychiatry, before also acquiring an Executive Master’s in Sport Organizations Management.

As Clinical Consultant Psychiatrist at St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Hypolite works on public mental health issues, including depression, substance use, and the biopsychosocial determinants of psychiatric illness. Concurrently, he has served as a leading track and field coach: he coached elite athletes including Jehue Gordon (World Champion) and was Head Coach for Trinidad & Tobago’s athletics team at the London 2012 Olympics.

He has received national awards for his service in sports and was recognized with the Hummingbird Gold Award in 2018 for his long-standing contributions to athletics in Trinidad & Tobago. His dual career allows him to speak with authority on mental health, stress, identity, performance, and well-being, blending medical research, public commentary, and the lived realities of athletes and non-athletes alike.

We’re so happy for the opportunity to learn from Dr. Hypolite’s experience!

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13/09/2025

Research Presentation Topic: Exploring Family Secrets and Mental Health in Caribbean Families

Panel: Caribbean Family Dynamics and Their Generational Impact on Mental Health: Essential Tools for Building Healthy Relationships

Shontelle Brewster, LMFTA, is a trauma-focused EMDR therapist, doctoral student in the Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program, adjunct sociology instructor, and founder of Love & Light Wellness Therapy, LLC in Connecticut. Originally from Barbados, she integrates cultural insight with clinical expertise to serve immigrant and Caribbean diaspora communities navigating identity, intergenerational trauma, family secrets, family conflict, and grief.

Her practice is rooted in dismantling stigma and providing culturally competent spaces for healing. As both a Caribbean immigrant and a family therapist, Shontelle offers nuanced care that addresses the intersections of culture, psychology, and migration.

Beyond her private practice, she teaches at the university level, bridging theory with lived experience, and co-hosts a community radio program highlighting mental health and relationships in Caribbean families. Across clinical, academic, and community platforms, Shontelle drives conversations on resilience, cultural identity, and healing. Her doctoral studies will advance her mission to expand integrative, culturally responsive behavioral health care.

We look forward to the context and knowledge that Shontelle will bring!
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13/09/2025

Panel: Unseen Connections: The Hidden Impact of Work-Related Stress on Your Body, Performance, & Relationships

Michael Annisette is the President General of the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union (SWWTU). He also serves as the General Secretary of the National Trade Union Centre (NATUC) and the Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL).

At the international level, he holds the position of Vice Chair of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) for the Latin America and Caribbean Region and is a member of the Offshore Task Force International
Negotiating Group.

With more than forty-five (45) years of active involvement in the trade union movement, Mr.
Annisette has contributed extensively at the local, national, regional, and international levels, working with numerous workers’ federations and unions.
He has also served as a Director on several state and national boards, including:
- Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT)
- Vehicle Maintenance Corporation of Trinidad and
Tobago (VMCOTT)
- Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance Company (TTMF)
- National Insurance Board (NIB)
- National Insurance Property Development Company
(NIPDEC)
- Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies
(CCLCS)

Mr. Annisette was also appointed as an Independent Senator in the 9th Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, where he represented the interests of workers and the labour movement.

Be part of the discussion on October 11th at the
TTMHC. Visit www.psychologytt.org for tickets.
Panel: Unseen Connections: The Hidden Impact of Work-Related Stress on Your Body, Performance, & Relationships

13/09/2025

Moderating discussions on “Crossroads of Culture & Wellbeing” and “Building Trust in Mental Healthcare” Lara is well suited to coordinate and add relevant insights about these important topics.

Lara is a Clinical Psychologist and the Assistant Secretary of The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists. She has been practising neurofeedback and psychotherapy in private practice from Trinidad and Tobago for past fourteen years.

As a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Lara provides individual, couples and group therapy for clients around the world.

Lara is passionate about the benefits of using the IFS model for therapists as well as clients and is dedicated to providing consultation and training in the IFS model.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Lara has Afro Trinidadian and white English heritage, and has lived in both countries. Her life experiences include childhood trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic health issues which inform her work where she specializes in working with people who have experienced childhood and relational trauma, those who identify as neurodivergent and those who are living with health challenges.

Lara is passionate about creating a therapeutic space where clients can unburden and heal from wounds caused by systemic oppressions such as ableism, racism, sexism, classism, hetero-normativity, colonialism and imperialism.

This discussion will be rich!

13/09/2025

Panel: Crossroads of Culture and Wellbeing

Shelene Gomes, PhD is a sociocultural anthropologist at The University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine campus, and an honorary research associate with the Department of Anthropology, University of Cape Town. Her research interests include multiculturalism, social reproduction, race and class.
Based on ethnographic fieldwork in urban Ethiopia, her monograph Cosmopolitanism from the Global South (Palgrave Macmillan 2021) traces the linkages between African diasporic imaginings and Caribbean cosmopolitan sensibilities. Her recent co-edited volume, Race, Class, and Nationalism in the Twenty-First-Century Caribbean (University of Georgia Press
2024) explores these dynamics in the multicultural Caribbean while emphasising shared histories and futures. Shelene’s current interdisciplinary research explores the convergence of migration and care within a persistent, unequal gendered division of labour.

We look forward to engaging with Dr. Gomes at the TTMHC on October 11th. For tickets and more information, visit www.psychologytt.org

13/09/2025

Panel: Crime, Aggression, Culture & Caribbean Youth

Professor Gerard A. Hutchinson is a Trinidad & Tobago psychiatrist and academic leader. He serves as Professor and Unit Lead in Psychiatry at The UWI St Augustine, Faculty of Medical Sciences (School of Medicine), where he teaches, supervises postgraduate training, and leads psychiatric scholarship.

In the public health system, he is the Head of Psychiatry & Mental Health Services at the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), overseeing inpatient and outpatient care, the Stress Relief Centre, and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinic.

Prof. Hutchinson is a widely published Caribbean mental-health researcher and commentator, with 100+ peer-reviewed works and frequent UWI Today/Guardian features on topics such as su***de prevention and cannabis-related psychosis.

He has also advised the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago at committee hearings on mental health services, remandee welfare, and system gaps, drawing on his clinical and academic roles.

We look forward to his contributions as a panelist at the ТТМНС. Visit www.psychologytt.org

08/09/2025

What it’s All About: This morning, TTMHC Planning Committee Member Izaiah Lutchman provided a few more details about the upcoming national mental health conference and awards ceremony. The excitement is building! See you on October 11th!

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