Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 1–3% of the population and is ranked among the top 10 causes of functional disability. Cognitive-behavioral approaches to understanding OCD, however, have led to the development of effective psychological interventions. In this webinar Dr. Abramowitz will examine the often-confusing symptoms of OCD, before turning to contemporary cognitive-behavioral models of how these […]
Dr. Steiner will present an overview of the issues unique to leading groups online. She will describe procedures and codes to use for online group therapy, including informed consent and changes in the clinical process needed to do effective group work online. She will also discuss the nuts and bolts of selecting an appropriate telepsychology […]
In a period of unprecedented restriction of access to neuropsychological care during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an understandable focus on the logistics of and tools for conducting teleneuropsychology. This webinar assists practitioners in broadening their focus to include navigating the risk management and ethical issues specific to the practice of teleneuropsychology.
Dr. Sara Smucker Barnwell will show viewers how to conduct a remote telepsychological intake. She will address the logistics of preparing one’s practice (e.g., technology selection, preparing one’s office, documentation) and emphasize themes of clinical rapport, engagement, and assessment during a telepsychological intake.
Self-care is a sine qua non of good clinical work, sound risk management, and the long-term sustainability of psychology service delivery. Now it is even more important as the unique pressures of our current national emergency unfold and we are grappling with unprecedented change in our practices, intensified stress in our clients, and disruptions in […]
Clinical supervision is critical to the development of professionals’ competencies, and to the continuation of the profession. Like all professional activities, however, it comes with some risks and challenges. This webinar will focus on core aspects of these risks—both legal and ethical. A two-level consent model of managing these concerns will be articulated.
During this unprecedented period of physical distancing, clinicians and school personnel have had to shift provision of services to video conference (VC) platforms. This webinar will focus on strategies aimed at engaging children and teens in psychotherapy, both individual and group, via VC. Dr. Alvord will provide strategies that build resilience in children and teens […]
Psychologists whose practices are affected by COVID-19 may consider telepsychology as an alternative to in-person sessions. Dr. Mary Alvord discusses telepsychology during the age of COVID-19 and presents strategies for ethical and effective practice. Proceeds of purchase of this resource will go to Resilience Across Borders, a charity providing psychological services to children in need.
First responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel, represent an at-risk population with regard to psychological symptoms and disorders as well as various mental health outcomes, more broadly. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of better understanding the mental health of first responders in recent years, this population remains relatively underserved and […]
Whether psychologists decide to establish a telepsychology practice or not, there are situations which most psychologists face in their practices which require a knowledge of the essentials of safe, ethical and effective practice. This session provides the essentials and address situations such as how to deal with college students who are returning to school in […]