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9-10 a.m.
Keynote Address In her keynote address, Dr. Frances Strickland, First Lady of Ohio, will share insights gleaned from her life’s journey as a psychologist, political activist, a musician and most recently as Ohio’s First Lady. With this introduction, Dr. Strickland has requested that the group actively participate with ideas, questions and comments of their own in order to develop a rich discussion. In her remarks, she plans to touch on: Bring your best ideas and be part of the process of re-creating Ohio. Frances Smith Strickland is a psychologist with many years invested in issues related to learning and education. As wife of former Congressman, Governor Ted Strickland (also a psychologist), Frances earned a reputation as an intellectual sounding board for her husband, a tireless listener and active campaigner in his Southern Ohio district. When Ted decided to run for governor, she was again an enthusiastic supporter. Traveling the state, she met and discussed public policy issues with Ohioans from all walks of life. With her insatiable curiosity and intelligence, Frances read, observed, discussed and thought about what her contribution might be as First Lady. Her answer is to be a convener of talented and thoughtful people from around Ohio, gathering their best ideas and working to translate these ideas into public policy.
10:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. Workshop #1:
Cultivating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace This workshop will present the five key practices of a psychologically healthy workplace as a part of a comprehensive framework. Specifically, this workshop will summarize much of the previous research in the areas of employee involvement, work-life balance, employee growth and development, health and safety and employee recognition as they relate to organizational effectiveness and employee health and well-being outcomes. Effective practices implemented by winners of the American Psychological Association’s National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award will be used as examples. Attention also will be paid to specific contextual factors that can influence the effectiveness of different programs. In addition, the workshop will provide support for the idea that employee involvement is critical in the development, implementation and institutionalization of any psychologically healthy workplace program through panelists of Ohio Psychological Association 2006 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award winners, the Dayton Marriott Hotel, Ohio Society of CPAs and Jewish Family Services. After completing the workshop, participants will be able to: 1) describe the key aspects of a psychologically healthy workplace; 2) discuss the role of organizational context as an important consideration when attempting to cultivate a psychologically healthy workplace; 3) explain the importance of employee involvement as a central practice in a psychologically healthy workplace; 4) apply psychologically healthy workplace concepts to their own organizations; and 5) discuss opportunities to expand and diversity their practices to include business organizations and clients outside of traditional managed care.
Workshop #2:
Safe and Innovative Interventions in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders,
Depression and Insomnia: Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation as an
Alternative to Big Pharma Medicinal approaches to the treatment of anxiety, depressive, sleep and pain disorders frequently offer more in the realm of intolerable side effects than benefits for those seeking symptom reduction or relief. A large body of scientific evidence exists in the medical literature to support the use of cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) in the treatment of these disorders, with few contraindications and ordinarily, particularly in the cumulative sense, than with a host of pharmacological alternatives. EEG studies reveal a significant increase in alpha brain activity, and thereby, reductions in stress reactivity, anxiety and agitation, increased feelings of relaxation and calm, enhanced mental focus and clarity, mood stabilization, measurable changes in pain perception and improved sleep. A review of the theory and practice of CES in the production of serotonin, acetylcholine and beta-endorphins will be discussed, as well as multiple case studies in both the wartime theater and civilian practice as an adjunct to traditional cognitive behavioral and supportive psychotherapies. This durable medical equipment is only contraindicated for patients who are pregnant or the recipients of implanted cardiac pacemakers. CES will be compared to psychopharmacological approaches in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and insomnia as the safer option, without black box warnings ascribed to several Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI), as well as an alternative that has successfully demonstrated and proven its ability to promote the normalization of brain function with minimal risk to the user. Participants will: 1) develop a familiarity with the theory and practice underlying cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) using the Alpha Stim Stress Control System (AS SCS; durable medical equipment); 2) learn to identify the proposed mechanisms that facilitate alterations in brain waves and hence, producing anxiolytic and antidepressant effects, as well as dramatic improvements in sleep disorders and reductions in sensations of both acute and chronic pain; 3) develop a thorough understanding of the indications and contraindications in the use of CES; 4) become knowledgeable about the safe and effective use of CES through demonstration (experiential); and, 5) learn methods of practical implementation of CES into clinical practice.
Workshop #3:
A Comparison of Suicide Risk Across the Lifespan and Between Ethnic Minority
Populations: Strategies for Prevention This workshop will explore societal trends in suicidal behavior. Specifically, information related to the epidemiology of suicide in the United States will be provided, with specific focus on variations related to age, gender and ethnic status. Strategies for assessing risk and preventing suicide will be offered. Culture and racial specific issues will be addressed. Participants will learn: 1) suicide-related statistics and epidemiology; 2) suicide risk factors across the lifespan; 3) suicide prevention strategies and ethical issues; and, 4) culture and race specific issues related to suicide.
Workshop #4:
Issues and New Findings Regarding Evidence Based Treatments A panel of members of the Ohio Psychological Association Science Committee will present recent summary findings on Empirically Supported Therapies (EST), Treatment Based Evidence (TBE), and Potentially Harmful Therapies (PHT). The moderated panel will be designed to a) update attendees about the latest research findings, b) to promote discussion of the relative merits of EST and TBE, and c) to highlight our commitment to primum non nocere, that part of our ethical guidelines stating that in our practices we will “first, do no harm.” Participants will learn: 1) Empirically Supported Therapies (EST) within the main therapeutic approaches (CBT, Object Relations, Behaviorism, Psychodynamic, Humanism, etc.); 2) what is meant by Therapy Based Evidence (TBE) and how it contributes to advances in therapy; 3) the relative contributions of each (EST, TBE) to advances in therapy; and 4) about the published research revealing a number of therapeutic approaches to be iatrogenic or potentially iatrogenic to patients. (PHT = Potentially Harmful Treatments).
1:45 — 4:45 p.m. Workshop #5:
10 Major Legal/Ethical Problem Areas Psychologists Face in their Practices This workshop will provide an overview of potential problem areas involving supervision, high conflict divorce/custody situations, records issues, including releasing records and responding to subpoenas, identifying who is the client and protecting confidentiality, borderline and other high risk clients, release of test data, child abuse and other abuse reporting statutes, duty to protect situations and obligations, HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule compliance and obtaining peer review and/or legal consultation when faced with problems. Various laws and rules, which impact these areas, will be identified and discussed – these will be included or summarized in a multipage handout. It is anticipated that there will be new rules on some of the issues to be discussed, and those new rules will be part of the presentation and handout. Ways to handle various issues will be provided, based on the presenter’s experience working with therapists who have faced them. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Participants will: 1) identify 10 major practice areas presenting a high legal/licensing board risk to therapists; 2) become familiar with areas of the law which impact those high risk practice areas; and, 3) learn ways to avoid problems in those high risk practice areas.
Workshop #6:
Judging Amy: Evaluating Decision-Making Fitness in the Cognitively Impaired
Older Adult One of the most stressful events of family life is confronting the question of a parent, sibling or spouse’s ability to make sound decisions. By accepting a referral to assess decision-making abilities, you can provide essential answers to the person being assessed, as well as to those who are close to them. Your evaluation assists the court in its task and usually calms the family by filling the abyss of uncertainty with valuable information. This workshop is designed to provide useful guidelines and protocols in assessing the cognitive, emotional and functional capacities of the thinking impaired older adult. Participants will learn: 1) the variety of conditions leading to decisional incapacity; 2) standardized approaches in determining decision-making abilities; and, 3) the utility of test instruments commonly used in assessing cognitive, emotional and functional impairments in the older adult.
Workshop #7:
The Life Stages of Psychologists The life stages of psychologists are little studied, but worth discussing together, especially as a large number of psychologists move toward retirement. Developmental stages will be examined to see how they interact with psychologists’ personal and professional lives, and how they interact with their clients’ lives. Psychologists deal with obstacles, mistakes, successes and learnings throughout their lives. Psychologists will learn about how their personal issues affect their practice—sometimes diminishing their functioning and judgment, sometimes enhancing it. Psychologists will learn how to do their jobs better as they examine what propels them and what derails them from resolving the developmental obstacles they face along the way to their professional goals. They will consider what they can do to improve their practice of psychology. Participants will draw pictures and share how they would categorize their professional developmental stages. The wisdom that emerges from the interactive discussion may offer newer psychologists the advantage of more seasoned psychologists’ insights. Come explore with us in a thoughtful experiential environment. Participants will: 1) examine many developmental life stage theories and compare them to their professional life stages; 2) categorize their own professional life stages; and 3) share their insights as they review their own professional development.
Workshop #8:
Aftereffects of Membership in Cults and Coercive Relationships: Empirical
Evidence and Implications for Clinical Practice The current presentation examines data collected at Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center, a residential rehabilitation center for ex-cult members located in Albany, Ohio, which has treated nearly 900 clients over the past two decades. We will examine: 1) the types of cultic groups and the psychological aftereffects of membership in coercive groups; and, 2) the qualitative and quantitative data documenting why individuals enter and exit from coercive groups. We will also discuss how this data can be translated into clinical practice with victims of coercive influence and how data regarding coercive influence data can be translated to our conceptualization of terrorist organizations. Participants will learn: 1) about various types of coercive groups and the psychological aftereffects of membership in coercive groups; 2) how individuals describe the process of entering into, and leaving a cultic or coercive group and the relationship between various methods of entrance/exit and subsequent psychological adjustment; 3) how to translate the research provided into clinical practice with victims of coercive influence; and, 4) how conceptualizations of cultic groups can be applied to our current conceptualization of terrorist organizations.
5 p.m.
Pie & Politics CE Presentation:
Legislation and Regulation Affecting the Professional Practice of Psychology
What happens in Columbus does NOT stay in Columbus….it affects us all. Come and join in on a discussion of information and insights on what’s affecting Ohio psychologists, graduate students and our clients in the state and nation. Hear how the power shift in the governor’s office, legislature and Congress is presenting new opportunities. Issues to be discussed include: state parity law implementation; comprehensive parity legislation at the state and federal level; how might federal parity preemption of Ohio’s parity law impact us; the status of legislation to simplify insurance contracts and credentialing; pending psychology licensing changes; reimbursement issues in the public and private arenas; and, services for children and youth. Discuss the OPA advocacy agenda and give your input to help shape future initiatives. Learn about the resources available to you as an OPA member to help you become a more effective advocate. Participants will learn about: 1) legislation that will impact the professional practice of psychology; 2) regulations for the implementation of parity legislation; 3) changes under discussion by the Ohio Board of Psychology; and, 4) methods of staying up to date on public policy changes impacting psychology.
7:50—8:50 a.m.
Special CE
Presentation:
Telepsychology Guidelines A draft set of ethical guidelines for using electronic communication when providing psychological services was made available in May 2007 to OPA members for review and comment. These draft guidelines, proposed by the OPA Communications & Technology Committee, provide guidance in how the APA Code of Ethics applies when using e-mail, teleconferencing, Web site-based services and other types of electronic communications. Other health care professions such as physicians and counselors began adopting such guidelines or standards as early as 1999. This presentation reviews the proposed guidelines and major reasons why it is important for psychologists to form a consensus and to adopt them. Opportunities for discussion and feedback to the presenters will be provided. Participants will learn: 1) about the draft telepsychology guidelines being proposed for adoption by OPA; 2) the major reasons for adopting telepsychology guidelines; 3) why it is important for psychologists to proactively define for themselves what are appropriate practices and expectations when using electronic communications to provide services to clients; and, 4) the relationship between telepsychology guidelines and the APA Code of Ethics.
Plenary Session Psychologists’ inclusion in the Medicare system since 1990 has catapulted the profession of psychology to major league status. Participation as a provider requires careful attention to the changing rules of a dynamic and complex system, with sobering ramifications for ignorance of the regulations. Although the regulations take ongoing effort and time to master, it is the nature of the changes that have allowed psychologists to function in a broader role as healthcare providers. This session will illustrate how payment regulations impact the delivery of clinical services while being shaped by empirical research, current economic realities and political policies. Participants will learn: 1) why it is prudent to “bother” to become a Medicare provider; 2) how Medicare regulations impact delivery of service; 3) how Medicare regulations are shaped by clinicians’ feedback and input; and 4) how the use of outcome measures will be a basis in the future for payment.
10:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. Workshop #9:
Medicare Update 2008 Policies and regulations over Medicare reimbursement for behavioral health services are in constant flux. Keeping track of changes and understanding their impact on clinical practice are essential elements for competence when working with older adults or disabled patients. The Medicare system is the “gold standard” for all third party payers in the U.S. healthcare system, so an understanding of regulations helps clinicians to comply with general healthcare industry standards. This seminar will provide practical information regarding regulation changes, findings of a recent large-scale Medicare audit, and new requirements for outcome measures that will influence payment in 2008. Participants will learn: 1) basic tenets for Medicare compliance; 2) elements of good documentation and audit triggers; 3) how clinician feedback shapes reimbursement requirements; and, 4) outcome measures recommended by Medicare for payment incentives.
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#10: Therapeutic Approaches for Persons with Impaired Memory or Dementia Persons with dementia, as well as other client populations with memory impairments, can still meet therapeutic goals through use of procedural learning systems. Techniques such as spaced retrieval, which utilize learning systems available to persons with dementia, currently are being used successfully by rehabilitation professionals as procedures that are billable from third party payers. Examples of the use of these techniques by rehabilitation specialists, along with an explanation as to why they are effective, will be given. Recommendations for using these techniques to successfully deliver psychotherapy, and examples of potential psychotherapy goals for clients with dementia, will be highlighted. Participants will: 1) be able to describe aspects of procedural memory that can be used to meet psychotherapy goals for persons with dementia; 2) learn how to screen clients for their potential to benefit from spaced retrieval interventions; and, 3) be able to describe at least two psychotherapy goals that potentially could be met for their clients with dementia using these techniques.
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#11: Self-Esteem, Positive Psychology and the Life Cycle: A Research
Based Enhancement Program for Adults Defining self-esteem as the competence to face the challenges of living in a worthy way over time addresses many problems in the field of self-esteem. This two-factor definition has also been used to create a five-week program to increase self-esteem in adulthood through group or individual work. In this workshop, which includes a workbook to use in offering psychotherapeutic or psychoeducational self-esteem programs for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical adult populations, the participant will learn about the major controversies concerning self-esteem, a research based step-by-step approach to increasing it and the place of self-esteem in positive psychology. Participants will learn: 1) the major definitions of self-esteem and current controversies in the field; 2) contemporary views of self-esteem, especially in regard to positive psychology; and, 3) how to offer a step-by-step approach to enhancing self-esteem with a diverse range of adults.
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#12: Anxiety and Depression and/or Language and Learning Problem? Undiagnosed language and learning problems can present as depression, anxiety and attention problems. Clinicians can be most effective for their patients with appropriate referrals by discovering the underlying disorder, rather than merely treating the symptoms. In this workshop, private practitioner, Dr. Ken De Luca describes three cases, two adults and one child, which demonstrate the importance of comprehensive initial evaluations. This presentation focuses on the interconnectedness between the processing systems of language, learning and literacy. The effects of resulting and/or co-existing psychological conditions have far-reaching implications on a person’s life, including effective communication, education, self-esteem, socialization and interpersonal relationships. These will be discussed. The more we learn, the more questions arise—challenging us evermore to increase our diligent efforts to better understand our human functioning and help others to lead more meaningful lives. Participants will learn: 1) examples of psychological problems that are rooted in learning or language processing issues; 2) when to have a neuro-psychological evaluation done—by you or others; 3) the interconnection between learning, language and literacy; and, 4) how general practitioner psychologists can assist those with co-existing learning, language and psychological problems.
1:30—2:30 p.m. Workshop
#13: OSHIIP: A Valuable Resource for Your Medicare Questions The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is a state and federally funded educational program available as a resource to understand Medicare rights and benefits, including Medicare’s new prescription drug benefit, Part D. Learn how to access the information you need to help your clients on Medicare. Participants will learn: 1) What the OSHIIP program is and how to access this resource; 2) What prescription drug plans are available in Ohio; 3) How clients can receive help in choosing a Part D plan; and, 4) What financial assistance is available to low-income Medicare beneficiaries.
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#14: Diversity Issues in Psychopharmacology Beyond age and gender, individual responses to psychotropic medications represent a complex interplay of genetic, biological and environmental factors. These mechanisms explain why people respond differently to medications, and even if any response will occur. Variations exist between and within populations, and even within an individual over time. Material presented will highlight some mechanisms responsible for this diversity and will provide the clinician with a basis for an increased ability to support clients who may struggle with side effects or lack of response to psychotropic medications. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn: 1) at least two mechanisms that affect the metabolism of medications in the body; 2) about the basis for differences in responses to medications between and within populations; and 3) about the inheritance of the ability to have a response to an antidepressant.
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#15: Learning, Growth and Change Opportunities for Mental Health
Professionals in a Correctional Setting The mental health system in Ohio correctional institutions
provides a diverse, unique, challenging and progressive environment for
mental health professionals, including psychologists, to be part of a
multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health services to
male and female offenders. There is a unified goal, in cooperation with
other state agencies such as the Ohio Department of Mental Health, The Ohio
Department of Youth Services and the Ohio Department of MR/DD, of successful
re-entry into the community and reduced recidivism for all offenders,
including persons with mental illnesses. Come join us as we present our
experiences, challenges and rewards and respond to your questions and
encourage you to join us in providing mental health services to incarcerated
offenders.
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#16: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Healthcare Needs of Rural
Residents. The number of Ohioans residing in rural communities is
significant (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2006). Therefore, it’s
imperative to examine the mental healthcare needs specific to this group.
This program will identify issues common to this population, which may Participants will learn: 1) an appreciation for the specific mental healthcare needs and resources of the rural populations of Ohioans in the numerous Appalachian counties within the state; 2) that implementation of uniform policies and procedures fail to recognize the resources of a specific region and are of limited usefulness given the spectrum of differences in the resources available within each rural area; and, 3) the advantages to mental health, as well as the common disadvantages, experienced by residents of rural communities.
2:45—5:45 p.m. Workshop
#17: The Ethical and Legal Practice of Psychology Participants identify and apply pertinent sections of governing documents (e.g., the APA “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct,” “Ohio Psychology Laws and Rules Governing Psychologists,” related Ohio statutes, “Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists,” etc.) to a series of vignettes designed to elucidate the ethical and legal practice of psychology. Particular attention is devoted to areas of practice that pose additional liability or yield frequent conduct complaints to the Board of Psychology: duty to protect, involuntary hospitalization, child custody evaluations in divorce proceedings, treatment of minors, request for release of information, duty to report child abuse and neglect, multiple relationships and supervision. A member of the Board of Psychology will present recent enforcement reports and offer insights into assuring ethical and legal psychological practice. Participants will: 1) identify and apply pertinent sections of the APA “Ethical Principles of Psychologists” and “Code of Conduct” to vignettes related to the practice of psychology; 2) identify and apply pertinent sections of “Ohio Psychology Laws and Rules Governing Psychologists” to vignettes related to the practice of psychology; 3) identify and apply pertinent sections of “Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists” to vignettes related to the practice of psychology; and 4) understand ethical and legal implications related to duty to protect, involuntary hospitalization, child custody evaluations in divorce proceedings, treatment of minors, request for release of information, duty to report child abuse and neglect, multiple relationships, and supervision. Members of the OPA Ethics Committee are: Richard Ashbrook, PhD, chair; Kathleen Mack, PsyD; Marianne Bowden, PhD; Terry Imar, MA; Kay Levine, PhD; Mary Ann Orcutt, PhD; Elizabeth Swenson, PhD; and, Marty Traver, PhD.
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#18: Characterologic People Aren’t Bad… Treatment Isn’t Impossible! Characterologic individuals have often been considered “bad” and “impossible to treat” and in many agencies, practices and other clinical settings, clinicians have shied away from the treatment of character/personality-disordered people, couples and family. The purpose of this workshop is threefold: The workshop will explore the process of character change, what is character disorder/personality disorder, character traits, flexibility, character confrontation, experimentation in change and character restructuring. It is also the goal of this workshop to raise the level of awareness that people with character disorders are suffering, just as people with all differential diagnoses. Also, we will explore the potential for change in various character structures. Participants will: 1) understand the nature of character and the process of characterologic disorders; 2) understand the suffering of characterologic people, as well as the impact of their behavior on others; 3) be exposed to a model of characterologic treatment that has been proven highly effective and used by clinicians around the world; and 4) understand how to use themselves as a vehicle for delivering this model.
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#19: End-of-Life Issues Across the Life-Span: Adulthood and Older
Adulthood Psychologists are relatively new to the field of end-of-life (EOL) care, yet have much to offer given the field’s perspective on growth and development across the life span. Although much of the EOL literature focuses on pain, depression and loss experienced by individuals and caregivers, death is a developmental event that can facilitate hope and growth. This workshop will address ways that EOL can lead to learning, change and growth in adults and older adults. Cultural influences on EOL beliefs and wishes will be discussed, as will the ethical implications of working with adults and elders at the EOL. Participants will: 1) learn the basic definitions of terms frequently used with adults and older adults at the end of life; 2) learn how death can facilitate hope, change and growth in adults and older adults; 3) learn and understand various cultural influences on end-of-life beliefs and wishes; and, 4) be able to identify and understand specific ethical issues related to end-of-life care in adults and older adults.
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#20: Advanced Topics in Pain Management: What’s Hot, What’s Not Pain management continues to evolve, as does the need for and role of the psychologist. New technologies in pharmacology, drug delivery systems and interventional surgical technologies offer exciting possibilities for improved pain control. At the same time, the role of psychological factors in diagnosis, treatment planning and intervention become more vital, yet it is harder to be reimbursed. This workshop is aimed at psychologists who have experience working with chronic pain. We will review some of the newer technologies and developments in pain control and discuss their implications for the psychological aspects of care. Discussion and case presentations will be encouraged. Participants will learn: 1) new medical developments in the treatment of pain and 2) how to apply these developments to psychological assessment and treatment of chronic pain
7:50—8:50 a.m.
Special CE Presentation: Enhancing Practice Opportunities by Promoting
Psychology: The APA Public Education Campaign The APA Public Education Campaign was developed by APA to increase psychology’s visibility to the public and media. The programs developed so far include “Talk to Someone Who Can Help,” “Warning Signs” for youth violence, “The Road to Resilience,” and most recently the “Mind/Body Campaign.” APA encourages members to conduct community presentations and media outreach to spread the word about how psychology can help people. Engaging in such activities is also an effective means of promoting one’s practice by publicizing one’s availability and expertise. This presentation will review the four APA campaigns and provide training in giving effective media presentations. Participants will: 1) learn how psychological factors contribute to health issues as in the APA Mind/Body campaign; 2) identify factors that enhance resilience when facing adversity; 3) identify key warning signs for youth violence; and, 4) learn communication strategies that are effective when interacting with media.
9 a.m. — Noon Workshop
#21: Developing, Implementing and Evaluating Counselor-in-Residence
Programs for College Campuses This presentation describes how Counselor-in-Residence (CR) Programs offer a student-friendly and cost-effective strategy for addressing the increasing prevalence and severity of psychological distress among college students living in residence halls. In order to provide recommendations for professionals seeking to develop such initiatives on their own campuses, the presenters will review the Ohio University Counselor-in-Residence program. The specific details and logistics of program development, implementation and evaluation will be discussed. A review of usage of the Ohio University CR Program over the past two years will be followed by relevant and practical examples of the challenges and “lessons-learned.” Participants will learn: 1) the specific details, strategies and challenges in developing and implementing a Counselor-in-Residence (CR) Program; 2) about the role that student affairs personnel can play in helping students to access psychological care; and, 3) ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a CR program.
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#21: The Current Generation of College Students: An Examination of Their
Work Ethic, Values and Level of Motivation Recent research characterizes the current generation of college students, labeled “Generation Me,” as more narcissistic than earlier generations. Faculty members are challenged to overcome what they perceive as a lack of motivation on the part of the current generation of college students. The goals of this presentation are to: 1) promote discussion of faculty experiences and perceptions of student attitudes, motivation and work ethic; 2) summarize pre-existing empirical research and provide preliminary results of a pilot study examining student attitudes, motivation and work ethic; and, 3) facilitate development of practical solutions to encourage students to become active participants in the learning process. Participants will learn: 1) about the collective experiences and challenges of other faculty so as to integrate the information into their own anecdotal knowledge base; 2) to understand the values of the current generations of college students, compared to earlier generation; 3) about current research on the attitudes, motivation and work ethic of college students; and, 4) to develop techniques to improve their teaching experiences.
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#22: Teen Sexual Identity: Helping Therapists to Navigate the Minefields In this workshop, we will trace the nature of sexual issues and sexual discussion as teens develop from puberty through the solidification of a sexual identity. Referral concerns, which are seen to arrive at various stages of adolescent development, will be addressed. We also will discuss issues relevant to teens and their parents including ideas on how teens can be assisted to navigate dating, choice of love object and decisions about sexual activity. Special consideration will be given to teens that are experiencing feelings of same sex attraction, questioning their sexual orientation, and struggling with family issues as a result. Participants will: 1) be able to identify and discuss
developmental trends in the in the formation of adolescent sexual identity;
2) be able to respond, as a therapist, to adolescent client’s questions and
concerns regarding dating, choice of love object and decisions about sexual
activity; 3) learn skills in providing support and guidance for teen clients
who are experiencing feelings of same sex attraction; and, 4) learn skills
in providing support and guidance to parents and families who are being
challenged with these teen sexuality issues. Workshop
#23: Psychopharmacological Considerations in Geriatric Populations This program will combine new information with participant discussion and actual case studies of psychopharmacological interventions within the practice of psychology with elderly patients. There will be a brief overview of the older medications and a thorough presentation of the newest medications used for mood disorders, behavioral issues secondary to dementia, psychotic features and pain management. All information will focus on the unique features related to the elderly and patients with multiple medical conditions. This workshop will also present the risk/benefit considerations and methods for discussing these with patients and their families. Participants will: 1) review the types of psychoactive medications typically prescribed for elderly patients; 2) learn about the newest medications, indications and side effects; 3) learn about risk benefit analysis and apply these principles to recommendations for elderly patients; and 4) discuss presentation of risks/benefits to elderly patients and their families.
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#24: Bariatric Surgery Among Older Adults Limited research has investigated obesity in adults 60 and older (Arteburn, Crane, & Sullivan, 2004; Rossner, 2001). Of the available research, concern about the increasing prevalence of obesity in these age groups highlight health and economic implications. Psychologists and other mental health providers often play a crucial role in the evaluation and treatment strategies for obesity in older adults, such as behavioral modification, lifestyle changes and bariatric surgery. This workshop will focus on the role of the psychological evaluation for bariatric surgery among older adults. Also addressed will be issues related to cognitive functioning, psychosocial factors and quality of life. Participants will: 1) learn about special considerations of bariatric surgery evaluation with older adults; 2) learn to consider potential cognitive changes associated with bariatric surgery and review the use of cognitive screening in the psychological evaluation; 3) learn to assess social support networks and developmental stage of life, as it impacts weight loss surgery among older adults; and, 4) develop an understanding of the above through case study analysis and interactive practice through case study demonstrations.
2-5 p.m. Workshop
#25: Ethics and Consequences This program focuses on the “hot topic” areas that are
resulting in discipline by the State Board of Psychology and will educate
the participants on the Board’s process of handling complaints. Dr. Participants will learn: 1) at least three ethical issues that commonly result in legal action or board complaints; 2) the process, powers and limitations of the State Board of Psychology in Ohio in investigating ethical complaints; and, 3) how to reduce risks of ethical complaints
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#26: Applying to Graduate School: An Interactive Workshop for
Undergraduates This presentation will help students develop accurate expectations about graduate study in psychology. Activities will help students decide what type of graduate program will meet their educational needs. Presenters will address ways that students can shape their undergraduate career to render themselves strong candidates for graduate study in psychology. In addition, the presentation will address ways to successfully navigate the application/interview process. Participants will learn: 1) about different types of graduate programs (MA, PsyD, PhD) and different areas of study in psychology; 2) how to find a program that is a good fit for them; 3) how to make themselves strong candidates for graduate programs in psychology; and 4) how to successfully navigate the graduate school application and interview process.
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#27: Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders The workshop will provide an overview of sleep disorder medicine and behavioral sleep medicine for the practicing mental health provider. In this workshop, we will review the clinical impact of sleep disorders with particular emphasis on evaluation and treatment procedures for insomnia, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. We will review our sleep center’s approach to the evaluation of disordered sleep and provide useful assessment tools to facilitate increased understanding and identification of disordered sleep. The workshop will also provide an overview of treatment strategies for common sleep disorders. Participants will: 1) understand the impact of disordered sleep on mental and physical health; 2) be able to identify and differentially diagnose sleep disorders; and, 3) learn about treatment strategies for common sleep disorders.
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#28: Comprehensive Neuropsychological Screening: Geriatric Substance
Abuse Although many forms of rehabilitation are available, they tend to be reserved for younger clients who are perceived as most able to benefit from treatment. The difficulties faced by the European American older population, in terms of appropriate assessment and treatment, are compounded by additional factors for older African Americans. This workshop is designed to assist clinicians and researchers in assessing geriatric clients for neuropsychological dysfunction in preparation for substance abuse treatment. Participants will be given the opportunity to administer and review portions of the Ackerman-Banks Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Battery© as an example of an instrument successfully used with this population. Participants will: 1) learn about the importance of multiple cultural factors in the assessment of geriatric substance abuse; 2) understand the impact of cognitive dysfunction on clients’ ability to benefit from traditional substance abuse treatment; 3) learn about a newly revised evaluation approach and will be given the opportunity to administer portions of the Ackerman-Banks Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Battery©; and 4) learn how to develop treatment and referral plans for geriatric substance abuse clients. |
