This webinar explores some of the complicated cases and syndrome mixes of those who present with a variety of cognitive, neurodevelopmental, and emotional issues. Specific examples include AuDHD (Autism & ADHD), Twice Exceptionality, “Triple A” (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety), Pathological Demand Avoidance, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), as well as ADHD, ASD, Intermittent Explosive […]
Although agreement exists that clinical supervision is a distinct professional practice that requires specific competencies, supervisees continue to observe inadequate and even harmful clinical supervision practice including inattention to multicultural identities of the participants and ethical standards. Dr. Falender synthesizes research regarding helpful and less-than-helpful supervision through the lens of the supervisee and will emphasize […]
Este seminario tiene como objetivo revisar los modelos de bienestar basados en evidencia científica. Se discutirán los retos en la investigación e intervenciones basadas en modelos de bienestar. Además, las personas que participen tendrán experiencia práctica con varias estrategias para el fortalecimiento de bienestar tanto en las personas profesionales de la psicología como con los […]
What if your new client, a man in his early 40s, cannot answer basic questions in your initial assessment interview? You were aware that many men do not like to talk about their feelings, but this client seems kind of frozen. You think he might be alexithymic, but you do not know how to assess […]
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is largely underdiagnosed and overlooked due to many factors. Individuals with BDD often seek cosmetic procedures rather than mental health treatment or do not reveal the nature of their symptoms to clinicians. BDD can present with high suicidality, multiple co-morbidities, and significant impairment in functioning requiring clinicians to address a multitude […]
A Primer Of The Clinical Tools Used In Sleep Psychology: This session focuses on specific considerations for evaluating and treating both pediatric and adult sleep disorders. Dr. Smith discusses behavioral insomnia of childhood, and nighttime fears. Dr. Ong discusses cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, CPAP adherence, and coping with hypersomnia.
Overview Of Sleep Health, Sleep Medicine, And The Role Of Sleep Psychologists: This session covers the basics of sleep, sleep health, sleep regulation, sleep medicine, and sleep disorders. Drs. Ong and Smith also explain the role of psychologists in sleep medicine and how sleep psychologists operate in hospital and independent practice settings, in science, and […]
As psychology has moved into the digital age and many psychological services are provided remotely, risk management has become more complicated and more important as the new technologies present new risks. In addition to the traditional risks to practitioners, the new risks include issues surrounding interstate practice, the increasing problems presented by negative online reviews, […]
Parents and guardians of LGBTQ+ youth play a vital role in their children’s wellness and resilience. Dr. Knutson builds on sex-positive approaches to affirming health care for LGBTQ+ youth and will extend those approaches to clinical work with parents and families. Consistent with a sex positive framework, he discusses unique, clinically relevant challenges faced by […]
Many of the clients we serve are grappling with the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). As psychologists, you are in a position to address these effects but also to help prevent their occurrence. Dr. Klika reviews the research on concrete and economic supports (e.g., paid family leave, childcare subsidies, earned income tax credits) […]