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• Assessment and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders

  • When
    February 28, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Assessment and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders Friday, February 28th, from 9AM-4:00PM 6 CE Credits Presented by Dr. Stacey Boyer Program Description:  Clinicians recognize the ubiquity of trauma in the lives of their clients. However, very few receive training on the identification and treatment of trauma-related dissociation (Henning, Brand, & Courtois, 2022).  Those few clinicians who do receive graduate-level training are often provided with inaccurate or outdated information that can lead to misinterpretation of symptoms (Nester et al., 2024; Brand, Kumar, & McEwen, 2019). As a result, people living with dissociative disorders often go years without correct diagnosis or appropriate treatment, all the while experiencingworsening symptoms and potentially negative or harmful interactions with mental health providers.  When clients diagnosed with dissociative disorders have access to evidence-based interventions, they demonstrate improved functioning across areas of their lives. This program will integrate recent research and practice relevant to understanding, assessing, and treating trauma-related dissociation and dissociative disorders. Didactic training, de-identified case examples, interactive discussion, and opportunities to practice skills will be included to enhance learning.        Presenter Bio:  Stacey M. Boyer, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Director of Clinical Services at the University of Delaware’s Center for Counseling and Student Development. She also maintains a private practice in which she provides outpatient psychotherapy and assessment for trauma survivors and healthcare workers, as well as consultation for clinicians. After earning her doctorate at Widener University in 2014, she completed the prestigious Sheppard Pratt Trauma Disorders Fellowship, where she provided assessment, treatment, and consultation related to dissociative identity disorder.  Dr. Boyer previously served as the Director of Outpatient, Embedded, and Integrated Psychology for ChristianaCare.   Dr. Boyer is an Adjunct Professor at Widener University.  She is a 2021 recipient of Governor Carney’s Compassionate Champion Award for her leadership in Trauma-Informed Care and she served on the U.S. Surgeon General’s Roundtable for Clinician Wellbeing.  She has held several local and national leadership positions for organizations such as the Philadelphia Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology and the Society for Personality Assessment.  Dr. Boyer has published and presented on topics of trauma, dissociation, and clinician well-being.  Dr. Boyer most recently published a toolkit on trauma-informed leadership for the American Medical Association, a webinar on emerging best practices in the treatment of healthcare workers (accredited by the American Psychological Association), articles and book chapters on the assessment and treatment dissociative identity disorder, and she co-authored professional practice guidelines for the assessment of trauma in adults for the American Psychological Association, which are currently under review.   Learning Objectives  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the prevalence rates of PTSD and dissociative disorders.   2. Explain the hallmarks of adaptive, healthier dissociation and less adaptive or pathological dissociation.  3. Describe the impact of media and film portrayals on people diagnosed with dissociative disorders.  4. Describe a mental status exam for trauma and dissociation.  5. Identify 2 screening measures that can be helpful in approximating the nature and severity of a client’s dissociative symptoms.  6. List evidence-based assessment instruments for the assessment of trauma and dissociative disorders. 7. Describe evidence-based treatments for dissociative disorders. 8. Describe common enactments that can occur in psychotherapy with clients diagnosed with trauma-related dissociative disorders. 9. Learn at least 5 trauma-focused symptom management skills, including grounding skills, techniques to help clients reorient if experiencing flashbacks, containment, emotion regulation, sleep interventions, safety/crisis management, and internal communication or collaboration skills.

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• Impact of Long COVID on Children and Adolescents

  • When
    March 04, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Impact of Long COVID on Children and Adolescents Tuesday, March 4th, 12:00-2:00pm Virtual Workshop (Zoom), 2 CE Credits Presented by: Doug Tynan, Ph.D., ABPP Sponsored by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Description: Coming soon Please take note: This workshop 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.

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

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

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  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. Course Description: Have you addressed all the telehealth compliance requirements beyond PSYPACT that can differ from state to state? Many psychologists underestimate the complex web of state regulations beyond PSYPACT authority, often assuming that licensure alone ensures compliance. In reality, up to 20 additional state-specific regulations exist, each with nuanced requirements that could impact the legality of your services. Navigating these complexities has been challenging, with little practical guidance on identifying, tracking, and complying with nuanced differences across jurisdictions. Join this Master Class led by Dr. Marlene Maheu, the pioneer in telebehavioral health compliance. Gain the expertise to stay competent and confident as you expand your practice. Dr. Maheu will guide you through essential terminology, and then engage you in a thought-provoking discussion, equipping you with the resources to grow your telehealth services safely across state lines or international borders. Plus, take advantage of these valuable bonuses: Managing Emergencies: Learn how to manage emergencies across jurisdictions with real-life case examples tailored to US and international practice. Interactive Audience Participation: Engage directly with Dr. Maheu and peers to address your most pressing interjurisdictional concerns in an interactive, collaborative learning telehealth experience. Documentation: Get actionable suggestions for documenting telehealth services, including key clauses for your informed consent process to manage telehealth-specific risks. Telesupervision: Discover essential skills and documentation practices to provide telesupervision effectively across state lines. No-Cost Resources: Access over a dozen no-cost, digital telebehavioral health resources available 24/7 to maintain compliance now and in the future. Informed Guidance: Leverage Dr. Maheu's 30 years of telebehavioral health experience, with her exclusive insights from working with more than 89,000 telehealth professionals. Compliance Tracking Spreadsheet: Benefit from the convenience of a downloadable state and international compliance tracking spreadsheet, complete with column headings and rows corresponding to regulations identified and described in this Master Class.  Modeling: Observe Dr. Maheu's practical approaches and screen presence in real time to minimize screen fatigue and strengthen the therapeutic bond. This Master Class goes beyond PSYPACT basics—delving into the complexities of interjurisdictional practice to address real-world regulatory and ethical challenges. Bring your most pressing compliance questions and leave with the skills and clarity to expand your practice across state lines and international borders. Join us to fuel your passion for serving clients wherever they are while enjoying peace of mind from effectively managing legal and ethical risks. Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Participants will be able to identify state-specific compliance requirements that extend beyond PSYPACT and analyze how these requirements vary across jurisdictions. Participants will list practical strategies for managing the complexities of interjurisdictional practice and implement effective documentation, informed consent, and emergency protocols to ensure compliance across state lines and international borders. Participants will name at least a dozen no-cost resources to guide them in future decision-making for working over state lines About the Presenter:  Dr. Maheu, the pioneering telebehavioral health trainer, publisher, consultant, author, and keynoter, has connected with over 6.5 million professionals in the  past year alone. Her wealth of experience uniquely positions her to guide professionals at all levels through even the most complex questions for the past three decades. She oversees the monthly publication of 57 telehealth newsletters and personally writes 12-15 new telehealth news-related blog posts monthly, adding to her company's 1,350 telehealth blogs. Inspired by many mentors, she has also written five peer-reviewed telehealth textbooks, and more than 60 telehealth-related book chapters and journal articles. ● Dr. Maheu is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Coalition for Technology in Behavioral Science (CTiBS). ● She was the Committee Chair and lead author of the first published set of Telebehavioral Health set of competencies, published in 2017. ● She is the Founder of the interprofessional, international journal advocating for the responsible use of technology in behavioral health, the Journal for Technology in Behavioral Science. ● She's the former Executive Director of Telehealth.org (TBHI), which offers more than 80 hours of specialized telehealth training, and a postgraduate CE Professional Certificate Training Program focused exclusively on telebehavioral health. Her training has served 88,000+ professionals from 109 countries. ● She now manages the Telehealth Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on developing and delivering telehealth training and consultation. 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.

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• Are We Loosening the Definition of Disability?

  • When
    April 07, 2025
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Are We Loosening the Definition of Disability? Monday, April 7th, 9:30AM-11:30AM  Virtual Workshop (Zoom), 2 EDI CE Credits Presented by: Robb Mapou, Ph.D., ABBP This workshop is based on the author’s 2022 article, “Have we loosened the definition of disability?” published in volume 15 of Psychological Injury and the Law.  It covers the changes in the law and documentation requirements in the 30+ years since the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and how these changes have loosened the definition of disability.  Learning objectives:  1. Describe the changes in the law since the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act that have changed the definition of a disability.  2. Identify steps taken by testing organizations to implement these changes.  3. Discuss how the changes in law and documentation requirements have loosened the definition of a disability, which applies to individuals across ethnicity, race, culture, and sexual and gender orientations.   Please take note: “Are We Loosening the Definition of Disability?,” 2 EDI 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.

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• Untangling the Web: Navigating Insurance and Third Party Reimbursement

  • When
    May 20, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Untangling the Web: Navigating Insurance and Third Party Reimbursement Tuesday, May 20th, 11:00am-1:00pm Virtual Workshop (Zoom), 2 CE Credits Presented by: Jordan Weisman, Psy.D. Sponsored by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Description: Coming soon Please take note: “Untangling the Web: Navigating Insurance and Third Party Reimbursement,” 2 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.

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

  • When
    June 13, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  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.
  

  
  

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