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Presented by: Joseph Edwards, Psy.D. This workshop is appropriate for any clinician beginning to supervise other clinicians involved in psychotherapy, but especially for licensed psychologists who supervise psychological associates and certified psychologists. Meets the initial requirement for supervisors of record with the Kentucky Board of Examiners (KRS 319). Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Considerations for Ethical Practice with Trans-Expansive Adolescents and Emerging Adults, 1.5 CE Presented by Joel Goodrich, Psy.D. and Tristan Barney, M.A. This presentation will focus on the care of trans-expansive individuals with a particular emphasis on ethics. As mental health professionals, it is imperative to know and be aware of the use of language within the trans community, as well as how to navigate the therapeutic relationship and provide adequate, yet affirming care. Our presentation will highlight the guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the WPATH Standards of Care. This workshop fulfills 1.5 of the 3 hours necessary according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Workshop Objectives:
Covid Encephalopathy: Long-Term Neurocognitive Concerns, 1.5 CE Presented by Timothy Ainger, Ph.D. This workshop will discuss the short- and long-term neurocognitive impact of Covid-19 infection and recovery. Through both a review of contemporary literature and case-study analysis, the possible ongoing neurologic, psychological, physical, and social implications of Covid-19 will be scrutinized. Emerging trends in cognitive and psychological disease recovery will be reviewed. Skill Level: Intermediate. Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Getting Comfortable with Social Class in Psychotherapy, 1.5 CE Presented by Amanda Mitchell, Ph.D., Stephanie Chin, M.S.Ed., Hannah Heitz, B.A., Jody Zhang, B.S. This workshop will help bring about awareness of social class, classism, and how it may materialize in the context of psychotherapy. One of the first steps in building cultural humility with social class requires comfort with discussing class and classism. In this workshop, we will focus on cultivating participants’ awareness of their own social class beliefs, biases, and comfort in discussing social class in the context of psychotherapy. Participants will learn how to identify cultural opportunities to initiate productive conversations about social class and classism during the therapy session. Participants will be led through a brief experiential exercise to practice what they have learned and to help increase comfort with addressing social class in psychotherapy. Skill level: Beginning This workshop fulfills the necessary requirement according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Intimate Partner and Domestic Abuse Among Older Adults, 2-Part workshop, 3 CE Presented by David Hanna, Ph.D. Please note: Lesson one and two of this workshop were originally recorded 09/14/2020 and 09/21/2020. This is a two-part workshop divided into two lessons. These lessons fulfill three out of the three hours necessary under the KRS 194A.540 requirement for continued education in domestic violence and elder abuse. Lesson One: Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse; Legal Responsibilities, Ethical and Social Issues, and Intervention Opportunity This lesson provides an overview of elder and vulnerable adult abuse including a discussion of legal requirements for psychologists encountering vulnerable adult and elder abuse. The workshop will also describe the concept of "ageism" and consider how stereotyped perceptions of the elderly affects professional services to this population. [Section 2.03 and 2.06 (a) (b)]. Based on the content of this lesson, attendees will be able to:
Lesson Two: Intimate Partner and Domestic Abuse Among Older Adults Legal Responsibilities, Clinical and Ethical Issues, and Intervention Opportunities This lesson provides an overview of elder abuse among spouses or other intimate partners including a discussion of psychologists’ legal responsibilities under Kentucky law. Based on the content of this lesson, attendees will be able to:
Little Treatments, Big Effects? Building Brief Interventions to Reduce Youth Psychopathology at Scale, 1.5 CE Presented by Jessica Schleider, Ph.D. Hundreds of psychosocial interventions have been identified as effective in reducing youth psychological problems, yet up to 80% of youths with mental health needs go without services each year. Existing youth therapies are often costly, time-intensive, and designed for delivery by highly trained professionals, limiting access for large swaths of the population. This talk will overview recent innovations on evidence-based single-session youth mental health interventions—which can help augment and extend existing mental health care infrastructure—including the research supporting their utility and strategies for implementing them in diverse clinical and community settings. Skill level: Beginning Based on the content of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Mental Health Considerations for Children and Adolescents during COVID-19, 1.5 CE Presented by Katy Hopkins, Ph.D. This presentation will provide an overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents' mental health. Participants will learn strategies to reinforce natural supports, bolster positive coping in children and families, and provide evidence-based interventions to promote child and adolescent wellbeing during such an unprecedented time. Skill level: Intermediate Based on the content of the workshop, participants will be able to:
More Top Three Legal Issues: Subpoenas; Confidentiality, and Board Complaints, 1.5 CE Presented by Mark R Brengelman, J.D. This updated presentation includes more to three legal issues covering the basics of your response to a subpoena for patient records, analyzes current confidentiality standards for psychologists, and examines how complaints and investigations are handled under the current structure of the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology. This continuing education presentation updates psychologists on some of the most common legal matters one may face in the practice of psychology. In addition, the presenter will reserve 15 minutes for Questions and Answers on any relevant topic for "Ask the Lawyer". This workshop fulfills the 1.5 out of the 3 hours necessary according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Skill Level: Intermediate Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Suicide Assessment, Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention, 6 CE Presented by Nadine Kaslow, Ph.D. Please note: This workshop was originally recorded 03/05/2021 Using research evidence and clinical experience, this presentation will frame the suicidal crisis in the country, detail strategies for conducting risk assessments and formulating risk, overview evidence-based and culturally-informed prevention and intervention strategies with people who are suicidal, discuss postvention strategies, and explore therapist’s reactions to working with individuals who are suicidal. Skill level: Beginning This workshop fulfills the KRS 210.366 requirement for suicide prevention training. Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
The Role of Nutrition in Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Treatment, 1.5 CE Presented by Mary Curnutte, MS, RD, LD. This presentation will teach the basics of the role of nutrition in treating both eating disorders and disordered eating. The purpose of the presentation is to elaborate on nutrition in order for the psychological professional to have an understanding as well as to provide basic information in order for the psychological professional to reinforce the nutrition recommendations a patient or client receives from their medical and nutrition monitoring. This can be useful for those who may interact with disordered eating as well as those actively working with an eating disorder population. Skill Level: Beginning. Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Racial Based Stress and Trauma Assessment: Making a differential diagnosis between PTSD and Racial Trauma, 1.5 CE Presented by Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD MPA ABPP The current literature has noted significant distinctions between racial trauma and traditional PTSD. However, our trauma assessment tools and therapy approaches do not account for these differences (potentially leading to ineffective treatment for BIPOC clients). This presentation will explore the symptomology differences between racial trauma and PTSD as well as meaningful assessment tools to provide an accurate diagnosis and relevant treatment for BIPOC individuals. This workshop fulfills 1.5 of the 3 hours necessary according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Workshop Objectives:
What Can Sports Psychology Teach Us About Emerging From The COVID-19 Crisis?, 1.5 CE Presented by Benjamin Birkby, Psy.D., Felicia Smith, Ph.D., and Tanya Stockhammer, Ph.D. Like everyone, the sport community felt deep psychological impacts from COVID-19. The uncertainty, isolation, and emotional toll of the pandemic on youth and adult athletes were unprecedented. And yet, many athletes fared better than their non-athlete counterparts in managing the stress of the pandemic. This workshop will explore what athletes and sport psychology professionals know about dealing with adversity and how it builds resiliency and mental toughness Skill Level: Intermediate Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
What Clinical Psychology Can Add to End-of-Life Care, 1.5 CE Presented by Lisa Michelle King, Psy.D. Research indicates that clinical psychology has much to offer palliative care yet few agencies outside the VA employ psychologists to take part in their integrative teams. Approximately 3% of the US population experiences serious mental illness (SMI) resulting in multiple complications. As these individuals enter end-of-life care, teams may find these patients challenging. Clinical psychologists are uniquely qualified to work with individuals with SMI and can help the interdisciplinary team treat these patients more effectively. Skill Level: Beginning. Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
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