Workshop Description/Objectives

Friday, November 3rd

8:30 AM

F01. Recognizing the Many Shades of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 1.5 CE

Presented by Stephanie C. Eken, M.D. and Amy Mariaskin, Ph.D. 

Despite its prevalence, research has demonstrated that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misdiagnosed or inadequately treated by mental health professionals. This workshop will help attendees become familiar with different ways that OCD can present across the lifespan,  as well as less common forms of OCD to be familiar with so that a correct diagnosis is made. The use of exposure response prevention in these less familiar presentations of OCD will be discussed.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

F02. Understanding Suicide: From Assessment to Intervention and Management, 3 CE

Presented by Melinda Moore, Ph.D.

This three hour workshop will present approaches to understanding what factors may contribute to suicide risk. Assessment strategies and the latest research on empirically-supported approaches to treating suicidal individuals will be covered. This workshop fulfills 3 of 6 hours towards the KRS 210.366 requirement for Suicide Prevention Training.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the comparative effectiveness of different approaches for suicide prevention
• Identify the factors directly associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• Describe empirically supported approaches to treat suicidal individuals receiving mental health services.

F03. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Clinical Assessment and Person-Centered Care, 3 CE

Presented by Benjamin T. Mast, Ph.D. 

Effective dementia care involves  the assessment of clinical aspects of the disorder, (the way it impacts individuals receiving the diagnosis and  the health and functioning of caregivers. Participants in this workshop will learn how to assess each of these dimensions: dementia syndromes, the person experiencing cognitive and functional changes, and their family caregivers. Practical tools for these three domains will be described including how these tools can be used to plan and implement person-centered care. 

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Identify common symptoms of dementia.
• Describe cognitive screening measures and their use.
• Identify several assessment strategies for person-centered care and caregiver support.

F04. Social Media 101 for Psychologists: Effective Tools for Practice Promotion, Public Education & Advocacy, 3 CE

Presented by David Susman, Ph.D.

Social media offers unique opportunities for psychologists to promote their practices, educate the public about mind/body health, and as a forum for mental health advocacy. This workshop discusses how to use social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote psychology and psychological services. The basics of how to set up a mental health blog web site will also be provided. Strategies to effectively navigate ethical and boundary issues in social media will be discussed. 

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss how to use social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote psychological practice, provide public education about psychology and to engage in mental health advocacy initiatives.
• Describe the basics of how to set up and run a mental health blog web site
• Identify  common concerns and appropriate practices to navigate ethical and boundary issues on social media.
• List numerous resources for further development of social media platforms.

10:15 AM

F05. Exposure & Response Prevention in the Treatment of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), 1.5 CE  

Presented by Stephanie C. Eken, M.D. and Amy Mariaskin, Ph.D. 

Describe the clinical characteristics of ARFID and distinguish it from other eating disorders. Assess the function of the restrictive eating habits of mock clients (e.g., sensory or fear-based)

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM

F06: Luncheon Keynote: The Science of Happily Ever After

Presented by Ty Tashiro, Ph.D. 

In this address, psychologist and relationship expert, Ty Tashiro will present the results of hundreds of psychological studies to explain how the individual characteristics of romantic partners influence the odds of finding satisfying and stable long-term relationships. He will also highlight how a behavioral activation approach can improve partner selection by helping people choose partners that are congruent with their relationship values and needs.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Review research on partner selection and the long-term impact of partner's traits on marital satisfaction and stability
• Discuss how partners' knowledge of individual differences and their influence on relationship quality can be beneficial in ongoing relationships.

 1:30 PM 

F07. Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why that is Awesome, 3 CE      

Presented by Ty Tashiro, Ph.D. 

This  exciting workshop revolves around a welcome, counterintuitive message: the same characteristics that make people socially clumsy can be harnessed to produce remarkable achievements. Dr. Tashiro will present aggregate research from psychology, neuroscience, and sociology to explain how awkward people view the complex social world, demonstrate how we can more comfortably engage with it, and explore why awkwardness is associated with giftedness

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Describe psychological and sociological research relevant to the etiology of social awkwardness
• Discuss data that help mental health professionals  understand the distinction between Autism spectrum disorders and social awkwardness
• Identify behavioral strategies for helping awkward individuals gain insight into their interpersonal struggles and encourage their unique potential.

 F08. Generations in the Workplace & Therapy Room, 3 CE      

Presented by Susan Redmond-Vaught, Ph.D. 

We are reaching a unique point in United States history where four/ five very different generations will work at the same sites and present for therapy and treatment with life stressors unique to their cohort. Examining generational differences and understanding "sticking points" allows for more effective treatment selection, more productive student training programs, and more cohesive work environments.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the different social milieus, key events, global access factors, and global information factors that influence the five generations currently comprising the work force, clinical training programs, and therapy/treatment environment.
• Describe the attitudes of different generational cohorts about health care, and the different primary presenting issues of these cohorts in mental health settings
• Articulate the 12 most likely "sticking points" between generational cohorts, and strategies to address these sticking points.

F09. Optimizing Mental Health and Nutrition Care of Eating Disorder Clients in the Outpatient Setting, 3 CE
Presented by Nancy C. Kuppersmith, RDN, MS, MLDE and Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D.

Eating disorders are complicated illnesses with multiple causes. This workshop will focus primarily on assessing the needs of eating disorder clients across the lifespan, at various stages of their illness, and coordinating the mental health  and  nutrition care to optimize recovery. Information will be provided on how to identify  the appropriate level of care  for eating disorder treatment. Examples of state of the art eating disorder treatment will be provided (e.g.,CBT, FBT, DBT) along with a discussion of how nutrition and other mental health professionals play a role in this treatment.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the presence  and stage of eating disorder in an outpatient setting
• Assess the mental health and  nutritional needs of eating disorder clients and appropriateness of referrals
• Devise a mental health/nutrition treatment plan for eating disorder patients
• Provide information on how to identify if clients need a higher level of care
• Demonstrate examples of empirically-based eating disorder treatment.

F10. Psychopharm 2017: What Clinicians Need to Know Now, 3 CE
Presented by Scott Salathe, Psy.D.

Keeping up with psychiatric medication is challenging and necessary for providing informed and holistic care. This workshop  will focus on newer medications, trends in treating complex adults, and trends in treating complex children and adolescents. Additionally, we will cover the ethics of discussing, referring and consulting about  psychiatric medications.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the basic function and utility of newer psychiatric medications, especially anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, and anti-psychotics.
• Identify and describe the rationale for common “evidence-based combinations” and “practice-based combinations” for children, adolescents, and  adults with complex issues.
• Identify key ethical guidelines and increase awareness of best practices involving the discussion, referral process, and consultation of psychiatric medications with clients and other providers.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Reception and Ceremony Honoring New Psychology Licensees / KPAGS Social

Sponsored by the KPA Early Career Psychologists Committee

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