Three “hot topics” of current concern to psychologists as a result of evolving practice in the post-COVID era include managing professional boundaries, finances and economics, and the role of emerging technologies in psychological practice. Each third of this three-hour workshop will focus on one on these content areas with special attention to ethics and best […]
In recent years there has been increased interest by young people and their families in seeking various types of gender-affirming care. In Fall 2022, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health issued updated guidelines that reflect considerably greater attention to the needs of transgender and gender diverse youth than ever before—and yet the provision of […]
Vignette Jaseli is a 15-year-old, cisgendered, heterosexual Puerto Rican female who uses she/her/hers pronouns. She lives with her mother, father, 10-year-old brother, and 3-year-old sister. They live in a metropolitan neighborhood that is characterized by petty crimes such as theft, but Jaseli reports feeling “safe enough” to walk to school. Jaseli stated her family has […]
Vignette A 13-year-old male patient in 7th grade at a public middle school informs you (a licensed psychologist) during a routine session that he witnessed a male peer, Kyle (age 11), bringing a handgun to school recently. Your patient showed you video evidence of the allegation, which he took with his own phone. He also […]
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 […]
Termination is a necessary part of every clinical relationship and can present clinicians with unique challenges and risks. This webinar will address the ethical and risk management aspects of termination, examines unique difficulties encountered in different termination contexts (including those that may occur when ending or transferring care during the Covid-19 pandemic), and provides strategies […]
Clinical Vignette Franklin, a 60-year-old, married, father of three children, was admitted as a person under investigation (PUI) for likely COVID-19 infection. He has multiple co-morbidities including long-term tobacco use, congestive heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes. Upon admission, he was found to be declining rapidly with increased oxygen need and possible escalation […]
Shante, a 28-year-old, contacted you for psychotherapy to address dysthymic depression. You have seen her for six sessions and have observed significant progress. She recently informed you that she received an offer for a promising career opportunity, but it involves temporary relocation to a distant city for three months. She would like to continue psychotherapy […]
INTRODUCTION Patient safety has assumed a prominent role in medicine since the Institute of Medicine Report was released in November 1999.[1] Recognition of medical error as the predominant mechanism by which patients in the United States [1] and around the world [2,3,4] are injured provides an extremely important insight into the operation of the medical […]
Dr. Doe is a licensed psychologist who has a well-deserved reputation as a specialist in child abuse cases. One day she received a call from another licensed psychologist, whom she had once met briefly, asking for an hour of her time for a consultation. “I am willing to pay for the service. I have a […]
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