DPA - Delaware Psychological Association

Upcoming events

    • January 24, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Who are They and How Can We Help?

    Friday, January 24th, 1PM-2:30PM 

    Virtual Workshop (Zoom), 1.5 CE Credits

    Presented by: Erin Taylor, Ph.D.

    This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and Oklahoma Psychological Association.



    Description:

    Participants will learn to differentiate between typical and problematic sexual behavior in children and adolescents, identify research-supported components of treatment, recognize common misconceptions, and develop strategies to educate and engage professionals across disciplines to better serve children and adolescents, their child victims, and their caregivers.

    Learning Objectives:

    Describe guidelines and strategies for differentiating between typical and problematic sexual behavior in children.

    2. List at least three common misconceptions regarding children with problematic sexual behavior.

    3. Identify risk and protective factors for children with problematic sexual behavior.

    4. Apply the concepts of typical and problematic sexual behavior in children in clinical practice.

    About the Presenter: Erin Taylor, Ph.D.

    Erin Taylor, PhD, is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. She completed her doctoral work at the University of Missouri and her undergraduate work at Vanderbilt University. Her primary clinical interests include assessment and treatment of children exhibiting problematic sexual behavior and who have a history of experiencing trauma. In addition, her research interests focus on the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for underserved populations youth.

    Dr. Taylor is currently the program coordinator and lead clinician for the Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) for preschool children, and she has previously served as a lead clinician in the PSB Programs for school-age children. She is a Master Trainer in the University of Oklahoma Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy model for school-age children and provides training to students, as well as state and regional providers. In addition, Dr. Taylor has been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based treatment (EBT) for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers; she is currently completing training and certification for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) model. During her graduate training, Dr. Taylor received training in Multisytemic Therapy (MST), an intensive, in-home family therapy model for youth engaged in antisocial or delinquent behavior and was supervised by the model co-developer.

    In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Taylor is actively involved in multiple research projects focused on children and adolescents exhibiting problematic sexual behavior. Over the previous two years, she has contributed to numerous projects focused on the implementation of EBTs for children exhibiting problematic sexual behavior, adaptations of EBTs, youth engagement in electronic and online sexual behaviors (e.g., sexting, viewing online pornography), parenting practices, collaboration efforts across multiple professional systems (e.g., law enforcement, child welfare, mental health) who work with youth exhibiting PSB, and EBT adoption in community providers.

    Please take note:

    “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Who are They and How Can We Help?,” 1.5 CE credits, is sponsored by the Delaware Psychological Association. This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and Oklahoma Psychological Association. The Delaware Psychological Association and the New Hampshire Psychological Association are approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. DPA and NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 

    Social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors can receive continuing education from continuing education providers approved by APA. Because DPA is approved by APA to sponsor continuing education, licensed social workers, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors will be able to fulfill their continuing education requirement by attending DPA continuing education programs.

    For further information, please visit the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (https://dpr.delaware.gov).

    As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, DPA is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectively, competence, or effectiveness. No conflicts of interest or commercial support have been identified for this workshop.

    • March 28, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Beyond PsyPact: Mastering 20+ Legal and Ethical Mandates for Cross-Border Practice

    Friday, March 28th, 12:00pm-3:00pm

    Virtual Workshop (Zoom), 3 PsyPact CE Credits

    Presented by: Marlene Maheu, Ph.D.


    Description:


    Learning Objectives:


    About the Presenter:

    Please take note:

    “Beyond PsyPact: Mastering 20+ Legal and Ethical Mandates for Cross-Border Practice,” 3 PsyPact CE credits, is sponsored by the Delaware Psychological Association. The Delaware Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. DPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 

    Social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors can receive continuing education from continuing education providers approved by APA. Because DPA is approved by APA to sponsor continuing education, licensed social workers, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors will be able to fulfill their continuing education requirement by attending DPA continuing education programs.

    For further information, please visit the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (https://dpr.delaware.gov).

    As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, DPA is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectively, competence, or effectiveness. No conflicts of interest or commercial support have been identified for this workshop.

    • June 13, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • TBD

    The Trust Presents...Sequence XIV: Ethics and Risk Management of Navigating New Frontiers in Psychological Practice

    Friday, JUNE 13th, 2024, 9AM-4:30PM

    Six (6) Ethics Continuing Education Credits

    Presented by Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP

    Workshop Description:

    For over two decades, The Trust has worked to educate and support psychologists in improving their ethics and risk management skills
    and strategies by providing live workshops, webinars, risk management consultations, and expanding resources. This 14th Workshop in our Sequence series continues to emphasize applied, integrated and strategic methods to help you stay grounded in ethical principles and practices, and to protect you from adverse disciplinary and legal actions. In today’s swiftly changing landscape, psychologists are witnessing a surge of fresh opportunities and possibilities. These emerging frontiers not only broaden the scope of professional activities for aiding clients and patients through innovative methods, but also offer avenues to enhance and support practice in ways that were once unimaginable. However, these new territories also come with their own set of unique challenges, unforeseen risks, and uncertainties. Workshop XIV is dedicated to exploring the ethical considerations 

    and risk management strategies essential for effectively maneuvering through these novel domains in psychological practice. Specific topics include: necessary considerations for expanding one’s practice into new areas, psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT), the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychological practice, issues related to digital security, new understandings of PSYPACT and interjurisdictional telepsychology (IJTP), and effectively managing transitions in one’s practice (e.g., new employment, retirement, disability/illness, professional wills). * This course will not fulfill requirements of all jurisdictions. It is important that potential participants review their respective state licensing board requirements prior to registering for this workshop. 

    Dr. Bryant is a licensed New Hampshire and Massachusetts-based clinical and forensic psychologist, with board certification in Forensic Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. She received her B.A. from the University of West Florida, her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Duquesne University, and completed

    a forensic postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School Law and Psychiatry Program.

    Working in both criminal and civil arenas, Dr. Bryant has maintained a private practice in clinical and forensic psychology for nearly two decades and has provided psychological services in a variety of forensic and therapeutic settings.

    Dr. Bryant is a Fellow with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology,
    and formerly served as President and Executive Director of the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA). She also served on the NHPA Ethics Committee

    for over ten years, received the Margaret M. Riggs Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the State of New Hampshire, and was awarded the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy. Dr. Bryant brings extensive experience in forensic, clinical, and ethical consultation, academic instruction, and professional presentation to her role on the risk management team.

    Target Audience:

    The DPA plans and promotes programs serving the continuing educational needs of psychologists and professionals across a variety of disciplines. Through the provision of high quality programming, the DPA hopes to support psychologists and other mental health professionals in their commitment to provide ethical, culturally sensitive and competent services to our community 

    Please Take Note:

    This workshop is sponsored by the Delaware Psychological Association, has been approved for 6 Ethics CE credits. The Delaware Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Delaware Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:
    THOSE WHO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AND COMPLETE THE APA EVALUATION WILL RECEIVE SIX CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.  PLEASE NOTE THAT APA CE RULES REQUIRE THAT WE ONLY GIVE CREDIT TO THOSE WHO ATTEND THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP.  THOSE SIGNING IN TO THIS WEBINAR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED START TIME OR SIGNING OFF BEFORE THE WORKSHOP IS COMPLETED WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CE CREDITS.


    Past events

    November 07, 2024 DPA's 22nd Annual Convention
    September 21, 2024 Wellness Retreat for Mental Health Providers
    August 26, 2024 Understanding and Addressing Collective Trauma in 2024: Treating Stressors from COVID-19, Racism, Inflation, and Other Psychological Adversities
    August 12, 2024 Psychological First Aid
    June 28, 2024 The Role of Psychology in Addressing Pain and Related Opioid Dependence
    May 31, 2024 Navigating Social Media Relationships: Parasocial to Self-Image and Everything in Between
    April 17, 2024 Screening of What About Our KIDS?
    March 08, 2024 COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Youth: Pathways, Opportunities, and Interventions
    November 09, 2023 DPA's 21st Annual Convention
    October 26, 2023 Connecting the Dots Listening Series: Racism, Education, and Mental Health – Part 3: Fostering Healing and Promoting Restoration
    October 13, 2023 Firearm Injury Prevention for Behavioral Health Providers
    September 18, 2023 Group Therapy with Clients with Long COVID
    August 30, 2023 How COVID Impacts People and Your Practice
    June 23, 2023 Neuropsychological Manifestations of Long COVID: Part 3 of the Long COVID Series for Mental Health Professionals
    June 16, 2023 Telepsych and PSYPACT
    May 31, 2023 Long Covid: Research, Treatments, and Recommendations, Part 2 of the Long Covid Series for Mental Health Professionals
    May 12, 2023 Sequence XII: Navigating Challenging Conversations: Ethics and Risk Management
    April 28, 2023 Use of Attachment-based Family Therapy for Adolescents Struggling with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
    April 14, 2023 An Introduction to Long COVID for Mental Health Professionals
    March 31, 2023 An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
    February 10, 2023 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Challenging Times
    January 27, 2023 The Minds, Lives, and Motivations of Mass Attackers
    November 11, 2022 DPA's Annual Convention: Embracing Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylees through Trauma Informed Care
    September 09, 2022 Two Trains Running: Whiteness and Racism in Psychotherapy
    August 26, 2022 Don't Let the "TR" Fool You: The DSM-5-TR is Far More Than a Text Revision
    June 17, 2022 HIPAA, Encryption, and the Thorny, Not-Always-Clear Regulations Around Email and Texting
    June 10, 2022 Digital Tools/Software – How to Choose Really Great Stuff and avoid the Not-So-Great
    June 03, 2022 What is an Electronic Health Record (EHR?)
    May 20, 2022 Equipping psychologists to advocate for LGBQT+ youth in our communities and beyond.
    May 06, 2022 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) 2-Day Workshop
    February 22, 2022 Potential Pathways to Practice in Neuropsychology
    February 18, 2022 Ethical Myths and Mysteries
    February 17, 2022 DPA Members Town Hall: Discuss End of Life Options Bill
    February 04, 2022 A Conversation about Blackness, Whiteness, Psychology, and Humanity
    November 06, 2021 DPA's Annual Convention with Dr. Courtois - SATURDAY ONLY. Sexual Boundary Violations in Psychotherapy: Facing Indiscretions, Transgressions, and Misconduct.
    November 05, 2021 DPA's Annual Convention with Dr. Courtois - FULL CONFERENCE - (Friday and Saturday Discounted Rate)
    November 05, 2021 DPA's Annual Convention with Dr. Courtois - FRIDAY ONLY. Innovations in Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders: The PRISM Meta-Model and Its Application.
    September 10, 2021 Understanding and Treating Racial Trauma
    June 04, 2021 The Trust Presents...Sequence X: Perplexing Problems in Psychological Practice: Decision Science, Ethics & Risk Management
    May 14, 2021 Clinician’s Guide to Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain in Kids, Teens, and Young Adults: A Skills Based Workshop
    April 23, 2021 Principles of Forensic Psychology: National and Local Perspectives
    February 19, 2021 Ethical & Clinical Assessment & Intervention with Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Children, Adolescents, and Adults
    January 29, 2021 Working with Transgender and Gender Expansive (TGGE) Youth: Ethical and Practical Considerations
    November 06, 2020 DPA Annual Convention: All Psychologists Should Strive to be Anti-Racists: Using the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT) to Reduce Bias, Prejudice & Racism
    November 06, 2020 DPA Annual Meeting for Members
    October 23, 2020 Diabetes and Mental Health
    September 25, 2020 Transitioning from the War on Childhood Obesity to the Battle for Body Diversity: Strategies for Reducing Weight Stigma in Pediatrics
    July 14, 2020 Talking with Children about Race and Identity: Considerations for Providers and Caregivers
    June 05, 2020 Telehealth-based CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Challenges and Opportunities
    April 17, 2020 Practice and Ethics for Using Animals in Therapy
    November 08, 2019 DPA Annual Convention
    June 07, 2019 The Trust presents: Ethics and Risk Management in Complex Clinical Conundrums
    April 12, 2019 Evidence-Based Assessment of Learning Disabilities and ADHD in Older Adolescents and Adults
    March 08, 2019 HB 302: The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Delaware's New Gun Law, A Legal and Ethical Discussion
    November 09, 2018 DPA Annual Convention - Using Emotionally Focused Therapy with Difficult Clients: Application to Individual and Couples Therapy
    June 01, 2018 CE Workshop - Awareness, Identification & Management of Culture-based Countertransference
    May 04, 2018 CE Workshop - Theaters of the Mind; The Psychodynamics of Dream Process
    March 16, 2018 Mindfulness for Clients and Ourselves: Concepts, Benefits, and Practices
    November 10, 2017 DPA Annual Convention: Treating Complex Trauma and Paying Attention to Your Own Self-Care
    September 08, 2017 Developing and REsearching Advanced Models of Integrated Primary Care (DREAM IPC Conference)
    August 25, 2017 Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)
    June 16, 2017 CE Workshop - Beyond the Basics of Sleep
    May 12, 2017 CE Workshop - The Trust presents: Legal and Ethical Risks and Risk Management in Professional Psychological Practice Sequence VII: Working with Couples and Families, Risk Management with the Suicidal Patient, and Legal and Ethical Issues
    April 28, 2017 CE Workshop - Minimizing Health Disparities
    April 07, 2017 Issues Arising in Cases of Parental Alienation
    March 17, 2017 CE Workshop - What Every Psychologist Needs to Know About Law
    February 23, 2017 Mentor Mentee Mixer
    December 02, 2016 The Trust's Ethics and Risk Management Webinar: "The Affordable Care Act and Professional Psychology: Everything You Didn't Want to Know and Were Afraid to Ask"
    October 21, 2016 DPA Annual Convention - Interpersonal Treatment of Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues: Integrating Neurobiology, Attachment, Affect Regulation and Clinical Conundrums
    September 09, 2016 Down State Social
    June 10, 2016 Psychopharmacology Update Children, Teens & Adults
    March 11, 2016 "Reporting Child Abuse: The Legal Mandate"
    October 23, 2015 DPA Annual Convention - Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care: The Business Case, the Skills Needed, and the Future
    June 12, 2015 Ethics and Risk Management in the Age of The Affordable Care Act: Everything You Didn't Want to Know and Were Afraid to Ask
    May 02, 2015 13th Annual NAMI Delaware Walk
    April 30, 2015 Interdisciplinary Integrated Care Forum
    April 17, 2015 Introduction to WISC-V
    February 27, 2015 CBT for Pediatric Anxiety and Related Conditions
    December 05, 2014 Executive Council Annual Planning Meeting
    October 24, 2014 DPA Annual Convention - Developmental Milestones and Clinical Practice with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Sexually-Fluid Individuals
    October 03, 2014 Executive Council Meeting
    October 02, 2014 DPA Members Downstate Social
    September 05, 2014 Executive Council Meeting
    August 01, 2014 Executive Council Meeting
    July 11, 2014 Executive Council Meeting
    June 13, 2014 Sussex County - Boundaries, Borders, and Multiplicities in Psychotherapy: Ethics and Professionalism for Psychologists
    June 13, 2014 New Castle County - Boundaries, Borders, and Multiplicities in Psychotherapy: Ethics and Professionalism for Psychologists
    May 16, 2014 CE Workshop - Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Theory, Practice, and Strategies to Enhance Distress Tolerance
    May 03, 2014 12th Annual NAMI Delaware Walk
    March 14, 2014 Executive Council Meeting
    March 07, 2014 Continuing Education Workshop: "Treating Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders"
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