Often times, we make snap judgments of people we interact with, categorizing them according to various characteristics. This may unintentionally lead to microaggressions—which are subtle, covert forms of discrimination that may have detrimental impacts on interactions with clients or co-workers. Dr. Ryan Warner discusses practical strategies to help attendees identify microaggressions and the actions we […]
Two international experts in the field—Drs. Kuss and Pontes—provide an introduction to treating problematic Internet use. The presenters will demonstrate how problematic Internet use has been discussed within psychological research through an evidence-based interactive guide on its theoretical background, prevalence rates, assessment, and treatment approaches. Drs. Kuss and Pontes will also provide practical guidance on […]
Dr. Alan Davis presents the background and current research on psilocybin-assisted therapy, a summary of the acute and enduring effects of psilocybin, and a discussion about the features of the therapeutic approach of this novel treatment. Primary and long-term follow-up data from a randomized controlled trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy for Major Depressive Disorder are discussed, […]
Dr. Jennifer Birdsall reviews clinical approaches to address psychologist referrals for challenging behaviors in long-term care (residential) settings and how to best support interdisciplinary, person-centered plans of care. She reviews key concepts in successful nonpharmacological behavior management, as well as strategies to facilitate staff education, buy-in, and execution of recommended treatment interventions. Strategies for overcoming […]
Dr. Scroppo provides a short history of the evolution of a mental health provider’s obligation to protect others from dangerous patients. He then examines the different versions of the legal duty to protect as it exists in various states/jurisdictions, provides a means to analyze this legal duty, and reviews the various risks a mental health […]
Drs. Nooner and Noel review problems that clients have been reporting related to negative changes in patterns of substance use during the pandemic. They provide suggestions for assessment and treatment that factor in pandemic-related stressors as well as options that are appropriate for telehealth. Drs. Nooner and Noel also share cultural implications for clinical practice […]
This webinar addresses the profession’s rapid shift to telepsychology service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of a survey of psychologists’ telepsychology attitudes and practice are discussed. Current issues, including risk management and considerations in the interjurisdictional environment, will be addressed. This webinar was presented in partnership with The Trust and APA Interdivisional Task Force […]
Effective family-centered interventions rely on comprehensive, ecological assessments of family functioning to help parents and clinicians collaboratively identify appropriate intervention targets using a culturally sensitive model. Robyn Metcalfe describes the three-session, evidence-based Family Check-Up (FCU), a strengths-based assessment and brief intervention model that increases the use of effective parenting strategies to decrease child maladaptive behaviors. […]
Dr. Barry Nierenberg discusses group interventions for developing psychological well-being in people living with disabilities. Although research data indicate that most people living with a disability return to premorbid levels of psychological functioning, some are vulnerable for developing psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Shifting the therapeutic focus from psychopathology to […]
This webinar reviews clinical considerations that psychotherapists may want to integrate in their practice when working individuals who identify as Latinx/Hispanic. The webinar discusses the sometimes-subtle distinctions between cultural differences and cultural assumptions when working with Latinx/Hispanic clients by examining individual and group differences.