Asexual adults have distinct cultural and clinical considerations that shape their mental health needs and responses to psychological interventions. This webinar draws on emerging empirical research and clinical practice recommendations to provide a framework for psychologists to integrate cultural competence into assessment and treatment with asexual clients. Participants will learn evidence-informed strategies for affirming asexual identities, addressing clinician assumptions, and tailoring interventions to support client autonomy and well-being. Clinical examples and practical recommendations for reflective practice and reducing bias will be included. The webinar aims to equip clinicians with skills to create more inclusive, culturally responsive care for asexual individuals across therapeutic contexts.

Youth with ADHD experience higher levels of trauma, yet we do not do a great job assessing for multiple aspects of trauma. This webinar will focus on how to assess for trauma for youth with ADHD by providing examples of trauma at the systemic, community, and individual level. Although youth-focused, this webinar is appropriate for anyone assessing mental health, neurodiversity, and trauma. Tangible resources will be provided to increase uptake of assessing for developmental trauma, discrimination, and other common stressors for youth.

This 3-hr webinar will provide an understanding of CBT treatment for OCD in children and adolescents. Strategies for both cognitive and behavioral treatments will be taught, including exposure/response prevention (ERP) techniques for treating OCD will be explained. This webinar will offer case examples to further understand the approach.

This 2-hr dynamic panel discussion features four accomplished psychologists sharing insights on negotiation strategies across academic health, university, private practice, and industry settings. Panelists will discuss common negotiation issues such as compensation, workload, pricing, speaker fees, authorship, advancement, and work-life balance. Attendees will learn practical relationship-building strategies that foster trust and collaboration during negotiations. The session will also highlight how formal mentoring enhances negotiation confidence and career development for early- and mid-career psychologists. Participants will leave with actionable tools to advocate for themselves and achieve equitable professional outcomes.

Dr. Julie Radico will define coaching and discuss what populations might benefit from coaching. She will explore several ways coaching differs from therapy and review several business and ethical considerations for psychologists who coach.