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#KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Legal Advocacy and Compliance in a Changing World: Updates and a view ahead from the APA Practice Organization
Presenter: Alan Nessman, APA Practice Organization
CE Credits: 1.0
Learning Level: All
This talk will highlight key legal and regulatory issues handled by Practice’s Office of Legal & Regulatory Affairs that impact practicing psychologists and their patients now, and in the future as the health care system transforms. This will help psychologists understand legal issues and trends that will impact their care of patients and/or compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These issues include: parity implementation and managed care, healthcare reform and HITECH and electronic health records (EHRs).
Participants will: 1) discuss issues with the mental health parity law that most impact psychologists and their patients; 2) identify the criteria for evaluating whether a health insurer is complying with the parity regulations; 3) consider issues with health care reform that will affect the way psychologists practice and benefit their patients; 4) identify trends with the HITECH legislation and the use of electronic health records (EHRs) promoted by that legislation that will affect practicing psychologists and their patients; and, 5) discuss resources for helping psychologists and their patients with these legal issues that are available through the APA Practice Organization, APA and OPA.
Alan Nessman is Senior Special Counsel to the APA Practice Directorate’s Office of Legal & Regulatory Affairs. He has been with APA since 2000. He handles issues involving insurance and managed care, including antitrust, parity and reimbursement. He also manages APA Practice Organization litigation against health insurers. Mr. Nessman also works on other legal and policy issues including HIPAA, HTIECH and patient privacy, licensure, recordkeeping and parenting coordination.
Prior to coming to APA, he had 15 years of diverse law firm litigation experience both for and against insurance companies. Mr. Nessman earned his JD from George Washington University in 1984 and his BA from the University of Chicago in 1980.
WORKSHOP #1: Assessing Cultural Competence in Mental Health Professionals
Presenter: Michael Dwyer, PhD, Alexis DaFonseca, BS & Jamela Najjar
CE Credits: 2.0 Ethics
Learning Level: Intermediate
The Baldwin-Wallace College Multicultural Research Team reports the results of a survey on cultural competence in therapy practices in Ohio. The results will aid Ohio practitioners to self-assess and improve their own multicultural knowledge and competence. This information will be useful in planning and implementing increased continuing education opportunities for psychologists who seek it.
This workshop is designed to: 1) share the results of an online survey regarding cultural competence. The survey covers characteristics of the therapists, their staff and the clients and assesses the degree of congruence between the qualities of the therapists/staff and clients seeking help. It also assesses(K)knowledge of diversity issues, (A)attidudes (values regarding diversity and the need to address it) and (S)skills or competencies developed to address diversity issues; 2) impart an awareness of the negative impact of lack of cultural competence in the form of diminished access to health care and or resistance to seeking health care; and, 3) teach the participants about the scope of the problem of developing cultural competence in practitioners. Structured discussions will include brainstorming regarding the types of MCE opportunities needed to help alleviate the problems, the types of curriculum changes that need to occur in undergraduate and graduate education and the type of internship and practicum opportunities that might be required to address some of these issues.
Mike Dwyer, PhD is a professor of psychology at Baldwin-Wallace College, past president of OPA (2008-2009), in private practice for 22 years Ohio, has focused on children and families in both scholarship and applied work. His scholarship includes work on risk and resilience in early childhood, intervention for the prevention of violence in children, bullying in schools and neural developmental factors affecting emotional and cognitive development. His focus on diversity derives from the fact that throughout these areas of research, exposure to risk and protective factors depends a great deal on the interaction of biological and psychosocial factors related to diverse backgrounds.
WORKSHOP #2: The Impact of Psychosocial Factors in Brain Metabolic Activity, Comorbidities and Health Disparities in Persons with Epilepsy
Christine Charyton, PhD & John O. Elliott, MPH
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
Epilepsy, a neurological condition characterized by spontaneous recurrence of seizures, is common in one percent of the population while affecting social, vocational and psychological function (Gilliam, 2005). Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in persons with epilepsy. Results from a systematic review indicate hypoactivity in the frontal cortex and hippocampus; and hyperactivity in the left dorsomedial prefrontal cortex for depression (with and without epilepsy). Hypoactivity was consistently found in the frontal cortex and temporal region in temporal lobe epilepsy (with and without depression). This presentation will discuss relevant psychological and medical treatment as well as health disparities to increase awareness.
This workshop is designed to: 1) increase awareness on the neurological condition of epilepsy with comorbid psychological conditions; 2) increase awareness about brain metabolic activity in persons with comorbid depression and epilepsy; and, 3) increase awareness about health disparities in persons with epilepsy.
Christine Charyton, PhD is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio and is presently a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the The Ohio State University Medical Center and lecturer (clinical psychology) in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University. Her research interests include psychosocial factors for persons with epilepsy, the aesthetic science of creativity and innovation, individual differences that incorporate diversity, non-linear dynamics and the relationship between creativity, cognitive risk taking and positive psychology. Clinically, she is interested in measuring the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy with positive psychology, and creative arts interventions, as an integrative approach for comorbid neurological conditions. John O. Elliott, MPH is a research and outcomes administrator at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in the Medical Education Department and is a doctoral student in the College of Social Work at Ohio State University. His research focuses on epidemiology, health behavior, health education and preventative measures for persons with epilepsy. He earned his master’s in public health from Temple University in 2005 and has worked in several integrative medicine settings over the past ten years.
WORKSHOP #3: Take This Job & Love It: Helping Individuals and Organizations Thrive in Healthy Workplaces
Presenters: Robin Graff-Reed, PhD, Richard Rynearson, PhD & John Rudisill, PhD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: Basic
Most American adults spend nearly 30 percent of waking hours at work. As a result, mental health professionals regularly encounter clients dealing with issues of motivation, workload stress, or managing work-life balance. Psychologists who understand the relationship between work and psychological health are better prepared to assist their clients; Individuals can learn job-related coping skills and take advantage of opportunities for development and growth; Organizations with programs supporting a healthy work environment benefit from improved performance and work quality. This workshop will use interactive activities and participative discussion to share information and ideas about this important topic.
This workshop is designed to: 1)present research data supporting the role and value of psychology in the workplace; 2) allow participants to experience practical tools to help employees and organizations thrive; and, 3) prepare mental health professionals to address workplace concerns with a diverse population
Dr. Graff-Reed received her PhD in clinical psychology from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship with the Veteran’s Health Administration’s National Center for Organization Development, she is currently a staff psychologist for NCOD, where she participates in a variety of work place interventions including organizational assessments, work group facilitations, individual executive coaching assignments, leadership development, and employee satisfaction within the VA. Dr. Rudisill is professor emeritus and former Dean of the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. He is a generalist with expertise in both clinical and organizational psychology. His professional experience includes having been Director of the Division of Applied Psychology at Wright State University School of Medicine, Chief psychologist and Program Director at Dayton Mental Health Center, and Director of the Air Force Mental Health Clinics at Seymour-Johnson and Clark Air Bases. Dr. Rudisill has consulted with numerous public and private organizations and founded a large multi-discipline psychology group practice. He has written a variety of publications in medical education, organizational and clinical practice, as well as supervision and mentoring of students. He is a Fellow of the Division of Independent Practice and the Society of Consulting Psychologists in the American Psychological Association. He is a former president of the Dayton Area Psychological Association and current President of the Ohio Psychological Association where he has also served as a trustee and committee chair. Dr. Rudisill has been awarded a diplomate in professional psychology (clinical) by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has received the Academy of Medicine Senior Faculty Award for outstanding contributions to medical education and research and the Ohio Psychological Association Award for Lifetime Service to Psychology. Dr. Rudisill has served in leadership roles on the board of directors for a number of community and social service agencies. Dr. Rynearson is a clinical psychologist and serves as President of Western Reserve Psychological Associates in Stow and Brecksville. He earned his master’s degree from Temple University and his doctoral degree from Western Reserve University. Dr. Rynearson is a member of OPA, APA, ABCT and AAPB. He has served as Chair of OPA’s Ethics Committee, Education Committee and the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program. Dr. Rynearson completed his internship with the VA and was Director of University Psychological Services and University Health Services at Kent State University.
WORKSHOP #4: Doing Managed Care Advocacy While Managing the Anttrust Risks: David fighting Goliath with One Hand Tied Behind his Back
Presenters: Alan Nessman, JD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: Basic
This workshop will cover state association and individual advocacy on insurance and managed care issues, such as parity violations and other company actions that impact patient care. It will also focus on the antitrust issues that affect that advocacy. Understanding antitrust rules will help keep SPTAs and their members in compliance with antitrust law and allow them to advocate safely about issues important to patient care, such as insurer violations of parity and privacy laws, and reimbursement problems that make it more difficult for patients to access care.
Participants will identify: 1) what insurance and managed care issues affecting psychologists and their patients are best suited for advocacy, as well as advocacy strategy and resources; 2) antitrust issues and risks that the state association and individual psychologists need to be aware of in conjunction with reimbursement issues and advocacy in order for SPTAs and their members to remain in compliance with antitrust laws; and, 3) appropriate means of conducting advocacy in connection with critical patient care issues, such as insurer violations of parity and privacy laws, and reimbursement problems that make it more difficult for patients to access care.
Alan Nessman is Senior Special Counsel to the APA Practice Directorate’s Office of Legal & Regulatory Affairs. He has been with APA since 2000. He handles issues involving insurance and managed care, including antitrust, parity and reimbursement. He also manages APA Practice Organization litigation against health insurers. Mr. Nessman also works on other legal and policy issues including HIPAA, HTIECH and patient privacy, licensure, recordkeeping and parenting coordination. Prior to coming to APA, he had 15 years of diverse law firm litigation experience both for and against insurance companies. Mr. Nessman earned his JD from George Washington University in 1984 and his BA from the University of Chicago in 1980.
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#WORKSHOP #5: Decreasing Psychological and Therapeutic Stigma in Religious/Spiritual Minority Faith Populations
Presenters: Christine Agaibi, MA,
Chikako
Inoue Cox, PhD,
Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD & Vickie Peoples McCreary, PhD
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
In recent Gallup Polls (2006 and 2007) over 80 percent of individuals polled believed in the existence of God and believed that religion is important in their lives. Despite this psychology has historically focused on non-spiritual elements of wellness (Seybold, 2007). Only recently has psychology begun to understand the importance of religiosity/spirituality to psychological health. However, many are unaware of ways to approach this topic with clients. This presentation will focus on understanding three minority faith traditions: Coptic Orthodox Christians (one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world), Buddhist and African American religious/spiritual traditions in order to better enhance therapy with individuals of these faiths. Likewise, theories will be put forth regarding how these traditions may exhibit stigma toward psychology and how to bridge the gap between psychology and religion/spiritual in these individuals.
Participants will be able to understand: 1) the fundamentals of faith in Coptic Christians, Buddhists and African American faith traditions and its importance to well being; 2) psychology’s historical view of religion/spirituality; and, 3) how stigma can inhibit therapeutic and psychological assistance when necessary and ways to bridge the gap between psychology and religion/spirituality.
Christine E. Agaibi, MA (ABD) is a PhD candidate in counseling psychology at the University of Akron. She is the current President of Ohio Women in Psychology (OWP) and past Chair of the Ohio Psychological Association’s Graduate Student Executive Council (OPAGS 2009-2010). She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Ohio Psychology Internship, a consortium, where she had comprehensive and diverse didactic and practical training with children and adolescents, families, couples, and adults, in assessment, forensics, substance use issues, and individual and group therapy. Christine’s research interests are in the areas of resilience and coping, religion and spirituality, and multicultural and diversity issues. She is planning to complete her dissertation entitled Examining A Continuum of Resilience Through Holocaust Survivor Exemplars later this year.
Chikako Inoue Cox's
training with NIMH Asian American Clinical Psychology Training Center in San
Francisco specializing in Asian Psychology, Cross-cultural Psychology,
Adolescent Psychiatry, Community Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychodrama, and
Jungian (Sand Tray Play therapy) Psychology impacted great deal on her
development as psychologist. She worked
at the Ohio State University Counseling Center and now she is in private
practice, domestic mediation and global organizational consultation. She is trained in Mind/Body/Spirit
Psychology, EMDR, Alexander Technique, Qi Gong, NSEW (Nervous System Energy
Work), Sports Psychology, Zen Meditation, and Creative/ Play/ Art Therapy. She travels with MSF (Doctors without
Borders) and Olympic athletes.
Vickie McCreary, PhD is a licensed psychologist, she graduated from The Ohio State University in counseling psychology where she focused on the vocational interests of women. She currently serves as Director of Midwest Ministry Development Service, an organization dedicated to assisting denominations and clergy by providing psychological and career assessment and counseling. Dr. McCreary is a member of the American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association and National Career Development Association. She is recognized as an Occupational Chaplain by the American Baptist Churches – USA and has published on the value of career assessment for African American clergy. Dr. McCreary is also active in an international, interdenominational association of ministers’ wives and widows. Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PhD is an assistant professor in the department of psychology at Xavier University. She is the director of dialogue at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also in private practice in Columbus, Ohio, where she works extensively with survivors of sexual trauma.
Workshop #6: Psychotherapy for Children with Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
Presenter: Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
This workshop is designed to teach participants fundamentals of providing individual-family psychoeducational psychotherapy (IF-PEP) or multi-family psychoeducational psychotherapy (MF-PEP) to school aged children with bipolar and depressive disorders. First, the clinical presentation of BPSD in children will be briefly reviewed, with a particular focus on differential diagnosis and patterns of comorbidity. Next, an overview of IF-PEP and MF-PEP will be provided. The majority of the session will focus on how to implement therapeutic techniques used in IF-PEP and MF-PEP Audience questions are welcomed throughout. This program will utilize lecture format, videocase presentations, demonstrations, role plays and questions and answer periods.
This workshop is designed to: 1) provide the learner with a framework and resources for providing comprehensive psychotherapy for a child with a major mood disorder; and, 2) teach specific techniques to help families increase their knowledge of the disorder and plan coping strategies to manage symptoms.
Dr. Fristad is a board certified clinical child psychologist specialized in assessing and treating childhood mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder). She is professor of psychiatry, psychology and human nutrition at The Ohio State University, where she has been on faculty for over 25 years. Dr. Fristad directs research and psychological services in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Fristad has over 150 publications, including books for families (Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder) and therapists (Psychotherapy for Children with Bipolar and Depressive Disorders) and accompanying workbooks for parents, children and therapists.
Workshop #7: Promoting Understanding and Support of the Transsexual Client
Presenters: Antonio Feo, PhD, Barbara Brewer, PhD, Cassandra Chronos, RN, Karen and Bob Gross, Angie Wellman, MS, LPC
CE Credits: 3.0 Ethics
Learning Level: Intermediate
Most psychologists have little experience with transsexual folks, either in practice or in the community. Questions arise when a transsexual client requests care or is referred by another health care provider. As an “LGB” therapist, am I equipped to assess and/or treat the “T” individual? What care am I reasonably and ethically prepared to provide? How familiar am I with the life experiences of transsexual or questioning people? What kind of training does one need to work with these clients – and at what level? The panelists in this presentation will bring clinical expertise, family stories, and personal narratives to the discussion.
This workshop is designed to: 1) describe and define transexuality (and associated terminology) and distinguish it from other identities and gender presentations and the concept of “orientation;” 2) familiarize participants with the diversity of life experiences and needs of transsexual individuals and their families. This includes looking at issues of stigma, discrimination, health care disparities and life stage at transition; 3) consider standards of care and the role of the multidisciplinary team during transition; and, 4) help participants to assess their own level of knowledge and treatment competence and provide them with resources that will allow them to respond more sensitively and appropriately to transexual people in the general office practice and in the community.
Antonio F. Feo, PhD was awarded his doctorate in clinical psychology from The Fielding Institute in 1986. He has been licensed in the state of Ohio since 1988. He attended the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Ohio and completed their three year postgraduate training program in Gestalt Methodology with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy in 1981. He is a member of the World Professional Associate for Transgender Health (WPATH). He is president of his private practice which is located in Westlake, Ohio. The practice consists of twelve part time and full time independent practitioners. Dr. Feo provides professional services to the LBGT community. He and his staff specialize in working with individuals who question or identify themselves as having Gender Identity Disorder. He and his Gender Team interview and write letters for patients requesting Hormone Replacement Therapy or Sexual Reassignment Surgery. The Gender Team interviews over fifty male-to-female or female-to-male patients per year. Angie Wellman earned her BA in criminal justice and women’s studies from Kent State University where she served as a catalyst to providing diversity and inclusion trainings to residence hall staff. A licensed professional counselor, she received her MSE degree in clinical counseling and school guidance counseling from University of Dayton. She has co-facilitated the Women’s Discussion group at the Cleveland LGBT Center, helped initiate youth programming at the Akron Pride Center and served as the program coordinator at Stonewall Columbus for two years before assuming the position of Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Youth Center in January of 2003, leading the Center until January 2010. She is currently Intercultural Specialist, LGBT Student Initiatives, with the Ohio State University Multicultural Center and maintains a private practice. Karen and Bob Gross have been married for 48 years, formed TransFamily of Cleveland as a result of their efforts to find a support system to help them deal with their own child’s transition. Bob has an MBA in banking and finance and is a CPA. Karen has a BS in education, taught school for many years and now splits her time between being Bob’s office manager, running her own business (helping new mothers in the first weeks after childbirth) and TransFamily. They have traveled throughout the country educating PFLAG chapters and other groups about transgender issues. Bob and Karen also contributed chapters to Mary Boenke’s book, Trans Forming Families: Real Stories About Transgendered Loved Ones, now in its 3rd edition.
WORKSHOP #8: 10 Major Legal/Ethical Problem Areas Psychologists Face in their Practices
Presenter: Glennon J. Karr, Esq.
CE Credits: 3.0 Ethics
Learning Level: All
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) recognize areas of the law which impact those high risk practice areas; and, 3) learn ways to avoid problems in those high risk practice areas.
Glenn Karr, JD, is an attorney in private practice that handles insurance, general business and employment matters for clients, including psychologists in solo practice and groups. He frequently deals with questions involving psychology board licensing issues. Glenn has been a lawyer since 1974. During Glenn’s years of practice, he has served as the top legal officer of the fifth largest Blue Shield plan in the country, was on the Board of Trustees of one of the first HMO’s formed in Central Ohio and has taught a law school course titled “The Regulation of Insurance.” He is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
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WORKSHOP #9: Tao Psychotherapy
Presenter: Bong Hoo Hwang, PhD
CE Credits: 1.0
Learning Level: Basic
Tao Psychotherapy was founded by a Korean psychiatrist, Dr. Dongshick Rhee, in 1974. Tao literally means “Way,” which is not only the Way of all that is, the Way of Being itself, but also Way of all the particular beings that consist of the totality of what is (Craig, 2007). It would not be surprising to find that not many U.S. therapists know about Tao Psychotherapy. This presentation will discuss what is Tao Psychotherapy, how Tao Psychotherapy is similar and different from other depth psychology approaches, and how Tao Psychotherapy is relevant in the work with diverse populations.
Participants will learn: 1) the history of the development of Tao Psychotherapy; and, 2) core concepts of Tao Psychotherapy.
Bong Joo Hwang, PhD received his doctorate in counseling psychology from Indiana University. He currently works for The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service as a psychologist. He provides individual, couples, and group counseling to the students, and also has been very active in providing outreach programs to various campus groups. His professional interests reside in promoting multiculturalism and working with Asian/Asian Americans been one of the strongest interests of his. He is a co-author of a chapter of a resource book for the international students, and has presented multiple times at various professional conferences.
Plenary Session: Comprehensive Soldier Fitness: Making a Difference for Soldiers
Presenter: Michael D. Matthews, PhD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: All
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) is a U.S. Army initiative designed to provide soldiers with the skills needed to cope successfully with the challenges of combat and its aftereffects. The purpose of this plenary session is to thoroughly describe CSF and to discuss ways that psychologists who are not associated with the military may leverage CSF principles to help veterans adjust when they return to the civilian sector. Based on positive psychology principles, CSF emphasizes a proactive approach to health and well-being, and may provide the state and local mental healthcare communities another strategy for helping our over two million combat veterans to adjust successfully to their post-military lives.
This workshop is designed to: 1) discuss why CSF is viewed as being so critical to mental healthcare for soldiers; 2) describe the stresses and challenges faced by combat soldiers; 3) describe how CSF is different from traditional approaches to dealing with mental health issues in the military; 4) describe the full range of human response to trauma and adversity; 5) differentiate among the concepts of post-traumatic stress (PTS), resilience, and post-traumatic growth (PTG); 6) describe the four pillars of resilience according to CSF; 7) describe how resilience is measured in CSF and the importance of measurement to the program; 8) describe the different approaches to training resilience skills used by CSF; and, 9) discuss the implications of CSF for mental healthcare outside of the military context.
Michael D. Matthews, PhD is currently a professor of engineering psychology at the United States Military Academy. He is a former Air Force officer with tours of duty at the U.S. Air Force Human Resources Laboratory and as a faculty member at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Dr. Matthews was selected as a Templeton Foundation Positive Psychology Fellow and much of his research focuses on applying Positive Psychology principles to military contexts. He is on the Science Advisory Board for the Military Child Education Coalition, and served as President of the American Psychological Association’s Division of Military Psychology from 2007 to 2008. Collectively, his research interests center on Soldier performance in combat and other dangerous contexts.
Dr. Matthews is a regular consultant to senior Army leadership on matters pertaining to soldier and leader performance and psychological fitness. Recently, he has consulted with the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army on the development of a strategic plan to improve the psychological fitness of soldiers, their families and of Army civilians. Based on principles of positive psychology, the Army has launched the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program. A model of corporate fitness, the CSF focuses on the building and enriching of human strengths, their assessment, and evidence-based methods of enhancing the emotional, social, family, and spiritual fitness of Army personnel. Dr. Matthews recently co-edited a special issue of the American Psychologist (v. 66, January 2011) that describes this monumental program.
A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Matthews speaks regularly to Army and civic groups on matters of personal and organizational resilience. He is the author of coauthor of over 150 scientific articles, and is an associate editor for the journal of Military Psychology. Dr. Matthews is co-editor of Neurocognitive and Physiological Factors During High-Tempo Operations (Ashgate, 2010), the forthcoming four-volume series Military Psychology (Sage, expected January 2012).
In his spare time, Dr. Matthews enjoys hiking, running, and bicycling. He has climbed and trekked in remote mountain areas around the world, including the Andes, Himalaya and Atlas Mountains.
Workshop #10: Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiate Dependency
Presenter: Jeffrey Stuckert, MD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: Advanced
This workshop will include statistics and epidemiology of opiate dependence (addiction), diagnosis, assessment, the biochemistry structural and functional changes in the brain during addiction and the use of medication assisted treament with Buprenorphine to manage withdrawls and cravings. Clinical psychologists may encounter patients in the scope of their practice who will need evaluation, treatment and referrals for opiate addiction. Opiate addiction is an epidemic across Ohio and nationwide. The disease knows no socioeconomic boundaries.
Participants will learn to: 1) diagnose opiate addiction and how to treat with therapeutic treatment and counseling for opiate dependency; and, 2) recognize opiate dependency, find appropriate referrals for treatment, coordinate care with opiate treatment provider and understand the biochemical nature of the disease.
Dr. Jeffrey Stuckert serves as the Medical Director of The Ridge, a residential addiction treatment program near Cincinnati and knows that the abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs is a chronic, progressive and potentially fatal disease for which there is a treatment, but no known cure. As an American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) certified physician, Dr. Jeffrey Stuckert, MD has practiced clinical emergency medicine in Ohio for 29 years. He has personally attended to more than 70,000 emergency-room patients. Dr. Stuckert has served as Chairman and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine Departments of both the Christ Hospital and Deaconess Hospital for 22 of his 29 years, supervising all clinical personnel and administrative operations of those divisions. This includes the supervision of over 100 emergency physicians, more than 100 emergency medicine residents and hundreds of nurses and ancillary staff. Dr. Stuckert has practiced addiction medicine on a full time basis for the last year.
WORKSHOP #11: Complimentary & Alternative Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presenter: Nicholas Lofthouse, PhD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
Given the limitations of available treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), additional interventions are greatly needed. As more parents are inquiring about Complimentary and Alternative Treatments (CAT), both parents and practitioners require up-to-date information about them and whether/how to integrate them into treatment. Based on our recent review, we will briefly review ASD and its established treatments, introduce the CAT approach to psychiatric problems and explain its relevance for ASD; explain how to evaluate CATs, and provide in-depth coverage of the names/definitions of several ingestible (i.e., orally administered) and noningestible CATs for ASD, their rationale for use, research support, limitations and future directions and clinical recommendations.
Participants will learn: 1) ASD and its established treatments, the CAT approach to psychiatric problems and why it is needed for the treatment of ASD; 2) how to evaluate CATs for psychiatric problems; 3) names and definitions of ingestible CATs (i.e., orally administered) for ASD, their rationale for use, research support, limitations, risks, future directions, and clinical recommendations;and,
names and definitions of noningestibles CATs (i.e., administered externally) for ASD, their rationale for use, research support, limitations, risks, future directions, and clinical recommendations.
Dr. Lofthouse is an assistant professor-clinical, licensed clinical psychologist, researcher and supervisor in the OSU Department of Psychiatry. Graduating from the University of York, England (B.S. psychology), he worked in the UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment, before receiving his PhD in clinical psychology from Indiana University. Dr. Lofthouse completed his postdoctoral residency in the OSU Child Mood Disorders lab. He has publications on complementary/alternative treatments for pediatric ADHD, neurofeedback for pediatric ADHD, childhood comorbidity, adolescent non-suicidal self-injury and childhood bipolar disorder. Dr Lofthouse recently completed a three-year NIMH R34 to explore the neurofeedback treatment of ADHD.
WORKSHOP #12: Utilizing Positive Psychology to Enhance Lifespan Career Development and Thriving Among Diverse Populations
Presenters: Christine Agaibi, MA & Helen Rodebaugh, PhD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: Basic
This presentation will explain how positive psychology and resilience can be utilized in psychologists’ career development across a lifespan and also be used to enhance work with diverse clients. Psychologists can employ positive psychology and resilience principles to enhance his or her development at each stage of career. Likewise, positive psychology can be utilized to better understand and enhance the diverse needs, culture, values, and beliefs of clients. Positive psychology is meant to be used to understand the subjective experiences of individuals to improve the quality of life. Thus this presentation will utilize the fundamental of these concepts to better understand how psychologists can thrive and in turn assist a diversity of clients with a diversity of subjective experiences in their quest to flourish.
Particpants will: 1) discuss the fundamentals of positive psychology and resilience; 2) discuss how positive psychology and resilience can be utilized and tapped into across each stage of the lifespan of career development; and, 3) discuss how positive psychology can be utilized to enhance work with clients of various cultures, beliefs, and values to help them thrive and reach their potential.
Christine E. Agaibi, MA (ABD) is a PhD candidate in counseling psychology at the University of Akron. She is the current President of Ohio Women in Psychology (OWP) and past Chair of the Ohio Psychological Association’s Graduate Student Executive Council (OPAGS 2009-2010). She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Ohio Psychology Internship, a consortium, where she had comprehensive and diverse didactic and practical training with children and adolescents, families, couples, and adults, in assessment, forensics, substance use issues, and individual and group therapy. Christine’s research interests are in the areas of resilience and coping, religion and spirituality, and multicultural and diversity issues. She is planning to complete her dissertation entitled Examining A Continuum of Resilience Through Holocaust Survivor Exemplars later this year.
WORKSHOP #13: Ohio Psychology Law 2.0: The Reboot
Presenter: David Hayes, PhD & Ronald Ross, PhD
CE Credits: 2.0
Learning Level: All
Ohio’s psychology and school psychology licensure law (ORC 4732) has not been comprehensively updated since 1972, even though the profession and regulation of psychology have changed substantially over the past forty years. This workshop will present reasons the law needs to be updated, the process used to develop new language, an overview of the proposed changes, and the specific language of the proposed new law. There will also be an opportunity for questions and discussion of issues these proposed changes raise from both regulatory and professional practice perspectives.
After the workshop, attendees will be able to: 1) name at least three reasons why ORC 4732 needs to be updated; 2) name at least four proposed changes to ORC 4732; and, 3) describe the mechanism used to include stakeholder input in the process of developing language.
Dr. David Hayes is a clinical psychologist and a consultant at JPMorgan Chase. Dr. Hayes earned his PhD in clinical psychology from Michigan State University, and then did a two-year specialty fellowship at the Menninger Foundation. His work in central Ohio over 20 years plus years included a number of public and private sector roles, including two terms as president of OPA. He is board certified in clinical psychology, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. At JPMorgan Chase, Dr. Hayes leads an award winning collaboration effort to reduce domestic violence in the workplace. Dr. Ronald Ross is a psychologist and a certified public manager. He earned his masters and PhD in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University. After seven years of practice as a professional psychologist, Dr. Ross was named executive director of the Ohio Board of Psychology in 2001. As the board’s full-time administrator, he provides in-office direction to four staff members who conduct the board’s day-to-day business. He also serves as the board’s entrance examiner. Dr. Ross holds positions with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards as chair of the Board Administrators and Registrars Committee, and as a member of the Practicum Training Committee and the Model Act and Regulations Committee. Dr. Ross received the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award at the 2009 APA Convention.
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WORKSHOP #14: Behavioral Sleep Medicine: Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Adult and Pediatric Populations
Presenters: Michelle Dreup, PsyD, CBSM Heather Prayor-Patterson, PhD & Margaret Richards, PhD, ABPP
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
Behavioral Sleep Medicine is the branch of health psychology and clinical sleep medicine which studies the relationship between psychological factors and the development and maintenance of the full range of adult and pediatric sleep disorders. Behavioral Sleep Medicine is a fairly new area of practice and has been recognized as a growing subspeciality since 2003. This workshop is designed for psychologists interested in learning about the field of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and learning techniques that will be helpful in managing both adult and childhood sleep problems.
The workshop is designed to: 1) provide a overview of the growing specialty area of behavioral sleep medicine; 2) review current status and implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and interventions for Sleep Apnea and PAP adherence in adult population; and, 3) review the evidence for and nature of currently accepted first line behavioral management strategies for children with sleep onset difficulties and night awakenings.
Michelle Drerup, PsyD is a sleep psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center. She focuses on the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders, as well as other health conditions linked to disturbed sleep. Dr. Drerup is a licensed psychologist and certified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in the practice of behavioral sleep medicine. Her interest in sleep disorders was first peaked during a health psychology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Since then, she has focused her clinical work and professional development on this continuously changing and evolving specialty area.
Workshop #15:
Mindful Eating: Mind-Body Awareness, One Bite at a
Time
Presenter: Ellen Cullman, PhD
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Basic
In a nutshell mindful eating is “Mind-Body Awareness, One Bite at a Time.” Although the concept of mindful eating is cognitively simple, it is only tangentially understood within a mind-body awareness framework. Presented in the first part of the workshop are (a) studies that suggest mindfulness practices as a tool for sculpting positive behaviors and associated emotions, (b) models of mindful eating that apply mindfulness to eating behaviors and associated emotions and (c) mindful-eating research outcomes with attention to diverse populations. After the break, participants will be led in two experiential mindful eating guided meditations each followed by discussion and application to clinical practice.
Participants will be able to: 1) describe the meaning of “mind-body awareness” within the behavioral and emotional context of mindful eating; 2) experience “mind-body awareness” within them while mindfully eating small food samples; 3) articulate and discuss their behavioral sensations and emotional responses to mindful eating; and, 4) discuss how mindful eating could help those with compulsive eating behaviors from mainstream and diverse populations based on their experience of the guided mindful eating meditations.
Ellen Cullman, PhD is a mindful eating coach in Perrysburg, Ohio who utilizes mindfulness practices to help clients calm compulsive tendencies associated with eating and learn new eating behaviors. Dr. Cullman completed Mindfulness Based-Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) with Jean Kirsteller, Ph.D. in August, 2007 and received licensing as an Am I Hungry?™ facilitator by Michele May, M.D. in March, 2010. Through her practice, The Mindful Eating Coach, she teaches “Mind-Body Awareness, One Bite at a Time” to individuals and groups. She also conducts one- and two-day workshops to nurture mindful eating as a health and weight management tool.
WORKSHOP #16: Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment of School Related Anxiety in Youth
Presenter: Nicholas Lofthouse, PhD
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
Anxiety is one of the most common disorders in youth causing numerous impairments with academic, social and home functioning, school attendance, self-esteem and depression. If left untreated, anxiety can lead to reduced career choices and increased medical use, depression and substance abuse in adulthood. As the identification of school-related anxiety has increased, more non-school psychologists are consulted by youth, families and schools. To help with this increase in demand, Dr. Lofthouse offers a workshop for non-school psychologists on the application of evidence-based assessments and treatments, case-conceptualization and a modular approach for school-related anxiety in youth.
Participants will learn about: 1) cutting-edge evidence-based assessments for assessing school-related anxiety in youth; 2) a case-conceptualization approach for understanding school-related anxiety and communicating that information to youth, families and schools; 3) evidenced-based treatments and approaches for working on school-related anxiety with youth, families and schools; and, 4) a modular approach to treating school-related anxiety in youth
Dr. Lofthouse is an assistant professor-clinical, licensed clinical psychologist, researcher and supervisor in the OSU Department of Psychiatry. Graduating from the University of York, England (BS psychology), he worked in the UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment, before receiving his PhD in clinical psychology from Indiana University. Dr. Lofthouse completed his postdoctoral residency in the OSU Child Mood Disorders lab. He has publications on complementary/alternative treatments for pediatric ADHD, neurofeedback for pediatric ADHD, childhood comorbidity, adolescent non-suicidal self-injury and childhood bipolar disorder. Dr Lofthouse recently completed a three-year NIMH R34 to explore the neurofeedback treatment of ADHD.
WORKSHOP #17: Planning for Retirement: Personal, Financial and Ethical Issues
Presenters: Alice Randolph, EdD, Ron Ross, PhD & Adam Hill, Financial Advisor
CE Credits: 3.0 Ethics
Learning Level: Intermediate
The future is arriving soon! This workshop is for mid and later career psychologists who are planning for a healthy and ethical transition from active practice to their next stage of development. A panel will address: What record keeping strategies should be implemented now in order to meet ethical requirements in retirement? What happens to our malpractice coverage? What must we do to ensure a comfortable financial future? Can a practice be sold? When should we no longer see patients? How can we plan for our own health care as we age? What can OPA provide for you in this stage of your professional development?
Participants will learn: 1) requirements for record keeping and patient access to records; 2) about the need for a professional will and what notices to send to patients when closing a practice; 3) skills for monitoring your competency to practice; and, 4) strategies for personal and financial planning
Dr. Alice Randolph is a psychologist licensed to practice in several states. She is the founder and president of Psychological Transitions, a practice which provides mental health services to residents and their families and staff working in long term care, assisted living facilities, and congregate living communities in Ohio, Nevada and Florida. She has many years experience in clinical and administrative hospital work and private practice. She has recently earned a post doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology and has presented at many state and national conferences. She is a past president of the Ohio Psychological Association and served on the Board of Directors for nine years. In 2010, Dr. Randolph was appointed to the State Board of Psychology for a three year term. Dr. Ronald Ross is a psychologist and a certified public manager. He earned his masters and PhD in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University. After seven years of practice as a professional psychologist, Dr. Ross was named executive director of the Ohio Board of Psychology in 2001. As the board’s full-time administrator, he provides in-office direction to four staff members who conduct the board’s day-to-day business. He also serves as the board’s entrance examiner. Dr. Ross holds positions with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards as chair of the Board Administrators and Registrars Committee, and as a member of the Practicum Training Committee and the Model Act and Regulations Committee. Dr. Ross received the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award at the 2009 APA Convention. Adam Hill serves as the President of Maxwell Financial Management and has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® since 2000. Adam graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 1993, majoring in economics and marketing. He started in the financial planning business in 1993 and joined the firm in 1997.
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Workshop #18: How to Get Paid by Insurance Companies
Presenter: Howard Bonem, PhD, Priscilla Kingston, PhD & Tamara Rynearson, MBA
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: All
The OPA Insurance Committee, led by Dr. Howard Bonem, will review the ins and outs of billing an insurer including the use of electronic filing of insurance claims, electronic payments and electronic remittances. Changes occurring in 2012 such as using the ICD-10 will be noted. We will also discuss ways to get on insurance panels. How to pursue a payment error by an insurer will be discussed. The committee will present information on how to effectively work within the rules of the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) and to use ODI complaints to obtain responses from an insurer. Participants are invited to bring problems with specific insurers to this workshop. The Insurance Committee will do their best to advise on next steps.
Participants will learn how psychologists have successfully: 1) navigated through issues with third party payers; 2) billed and received payment from insurers as well as worked with insurance panels; and, 3) interfaced with the Ohio Department of Insurance and the insurers covered by the ODI.
Howard Bonem, PhD is the founder, co-owner and Clinical Director of the largest independent mental health practice in Ohio. The practice, Psychological & Behavioral Consultants, has 75 clinicians representing the disciplines of psychology, social work, psychiatry, marriage and family therapy, clinical counseling and advanced practice nursing. The group provides outpatient individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, psychiatric medication management, and IOP services. Priscilla Kingston, PhD is in solo private practice working with individuals and couples in the Cleveland area. She also does assessments of veterans filing claims for benefits at the Cleveland VAMC at Brecksville. Dr. Kingston is an integrative therapist utilizing concepts and tools from both a psychodynamic perspective and a CBT/DBT perspective. She is the current chair of the OPA Insurance Committee, past chair of OPA’s Professional Practice Committee and is an active member of OPA’s Diversity and LGBT committees. Tamara K. Rynearson, MS, MBA has managed Western Reserve Psychological Associates, an outpatient independent practice of 16 psychologists for 30 years. She earned a master’s degree in microbiology from Rutgers University and an MBA in finance and marketing from Kent State University. She has guided Western Reserve Psychological Associates through the many changes in the practice of psychology, including managed care, computerization and HIPAA. Mrs. Rynearson has served on OPA’S insurance committee for 3 years. She will discuss resources pertinent to the effective development and management of a psychological practice.
Workshop #19: Becoming an Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Provider
Presenter: David Schwartz, PhD
CE Credits: 3.0 in Ethics
Learning Level: Advanced
Injured workers frequently develop significant psychological distress, which can significantly impair recovery and prolong disability. Unfortunately, under current BWC guidelines, obtaining services is extremely difficult, and can usually be done only by initially performing a forensic-type evaluation. In order to work ethically and effectively with this population, psychologists must be competent and comfortable with medical issues, legal and forensic issues, and taking an active advocacy role. This workshop is designed to introduce experienced psychologists to the ethical, professional and clinical issues in working with this population. There will also be an update on OPA’s current efforts at reform of the current system.
Participants will: 1) learn the basic legal structure of the BWC and the mechanics of the claim process; 2) learn the ethical issues and conflicts inherent in the current system; 3) improve clinical and professional skills and competence with a BWC population; and, 4) learn about reform needs and activities.
Dr. David Schwartz earned his BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin and his PhD in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University, specializing in behavioral medicine and health psychology. He was an intern and post-doctoral fellow at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He has had medical school appointments at the University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University and the University of Cincinnati. He has published and presented extensively in pain management and behavioral medicine. He has been in private practice since 1995 specializing in complex medically involved patients, and is currently a partner in Hamilton Health Associates, a multi-specialty practice focused on industrial injury. He is a consultant to the Freiberg Spine Institute and a member of the Disability Evaluation Panel for the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC). He presently serves as the Ohio Psychological Association and Ohio Board of Psychology’s representative on the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Health Care Quality Assurance Advisory Committee, and chairs the Ohio Psychological Association Task Force on Workers Compensation Reform.
WORKSHOP #20: Third Culture Kids, Third Culture Adults
Presenter: James Brush, PhD
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Basic
Children who grow up for a significant period of their lives overseas are exposed to experiences that shape their identities in particular ways that are important to understand for the treating or consulting psychologist. Adults who work and live overseas have experiences which are both enriching and stressful. These are also unique and may not be obvious to those in traditional practice in the U.S. Those attending the workshop will understand the unique experience of children and adults who live in more than one culture. It will explore the effects on peer relationships, romantic attachments, cultural identity and individual identity. With the increasing mobility of populations and with the globalization of businesses and industries, psychologists will encounter children who have grown up in cultures outside of their “passport country” and adults who move in and out of cultures as a part of their employment.
Participants will learn about: 1) children and adults who grow up or work among diverse populations; 2) diversity in cultures among people and also disguised in people who may appear similar to others in their country of origin, but who are affected by a greatly expanded cultural experience.
Dr. James Brush received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 1983. His master’s degree was from the same program in 1980 and he received a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein College. Dr. Brush has concentrated his training in child and adolescent psychology, including work at The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, at Central Psychiatric Clinic, children’s division and at the University of Cincinnati Hospital Medical Center.
WORKSHOP #21: Engaging Difficult Parents
Presenters: Norman Shub, BCD
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Intermediate
Participants will have an opportunity to see a “live demonstration” of the process of engaging difficult parents. In this demonstration with a volunteer parenting pair who is struggling with parenting issues Norman will use the parenting work model of engaging parents. The model includes engaging parents by using their contact; building a parenting theme by relating it to the struggle of the child; working the change process with parents; integrating parenting skills into the change process; supporting the parenting change process over time; integration into the family process. Norman will introduce the model in the first part of the workshop. Following the introduction Norman will demonstrate the use of the model with the volunteer parents. Once the demonstration has concluded Norman and the parents will discuss the process and outcome with the audience. In the final segment of the workshop Norman will help the participants apply the model they have just learned to their work with parents and families in the school, agency, and practice settings.
This workshop is designed to help participants: 1) learn how to use the contact process between parents to bring difficult parents into a parenting change process. The participants will have an opportunity through viewing the live presentation, practicing in the workshop itself to integrate how to use contact– or the lack thereof – between the parents to build the engagement. The focus will be on listening, responding, asking, giving, taking, support, and other core skills of parenting so the participants will have an opportunity to see what the parents are doing, learn to use the process of naming as a way to create engagement. In addition, participants will go away from the workshop understanding how to facilitate the parents working together better, but also understanding the foundation skills of teaching parents how to build the emotional connection with the child; 2) have an opportunity to learn how to take the process of engagement and the issues that the parents have in contact and in their parenting to develop a theme that helps them really experience the need for their changes so they can potentiate the success of the child. The skill of theme development will be explored, demonstrated, and participants will have an opportunity in the practicum session to practice this incredibly important part of the parenting process; and, 3) have an opportunity to observe, integrate, and understand how to work with parents over time integrating contact, contact skills, theme development, and the core skills of parenting to create a change process that keeps difficult parents in the parenting engagement and keeps them from dropping out or disconnecting. Whether it is in school counseling setting, the private practice, or working with parents in any setting, this workshop will be helpful to anyone wanting to learn how to work a parenting process. using APA PEC, using models discussed in the workshop.
Norman Shub, BCD is an author, teacher and clinician who has worked around the world. He is known as a clear articulate “master teacher.” Norman’s pioneering work in psychotherapy theory and methodology is reflected in his “Working Paper Series” used by therapists in many countries, universities, institutes, etc. For more than 35 years Norman has been the clinical director of Gestalt Associates and the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio. In addition to authoring the “Working Paper Series,” Norman serves on the editorial board of various professional journals. Norman has presented in many countries and institutes worldwide.
WORKSHOP #22: Miss Manners for Students
for Professional Psychology: The
Unwritten Rules of Professional Etiquette for Graduate Students and Early Career
Psychologists
Presenters: Kathy Ashton, PhD & Nicole Bosse, MA
CE Credits: 0
Learning Level: Basic
*Please note this workshop will be offered twice to accommodate students attending the OPA Poster Session, 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon.
When do you write a thank you note after an interview? Is it okay to google your potential supervisor before an interview? What makes a better impression--many activities on your CV or one first author publication? How many times is too many to call on a potential practicum placement you really want? Learn how to navigate the social graces of the professional world appropriately in this one-hour program. We will address appropriate mentoring, networking, interviewing, and clinical placement etiquette with an emphasis on hands-on practice.
Particpants will learn: 1) professional networking etiquette: learn how to use professsional meetings, state associations, and other volunteer opportunites appropriately; 2) interviewing etiquette: practice basics of interviewing for placements and develop checklist of what to do; and, 3) clinical placement etiquette: discuss how to navigate the clinical culture.
Kathleen Ashton, PhD is the past Chair of the Ohio Psychological Association’s Committee on Social Responsibility and the current APA Public Education Campaign Liaison for Ohio. She is a health psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. Dr. Ashton received her PhD from The Ohio State University, and completed her internship in health psychology at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Ashton’s clinical and research interests include binge eating disorder, bariatric surgery evaluation and perioperative treatment, weight management, the relationship of stress to physical illness, and women’s health. She has presented extensively to the public about the effects of stress on health, and to psychologists on the importance of public outreach. Dr. Ashton serves as a mentor and supervisor to undergraduate psychology students, graduate students in clinical practicum, and postdoctoral psychology fellows. Nicole Bosse is the Chair of the Ohio Psychological Association of Graduate Students. She is a fourth year clinical psychology doctoral student at Xavier University, with a specific interest in the severely mentally ill population. She obtained her BA in psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude with Departmental Honors from the University of Cincinnati. In addition, she obtained her MA in clinical psychology at the University of Dayton. Nicole’s research interests include eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, malingering and response bias, and personality. Her master’s thesis looked at how certain family factors and personality characteristics moderate body image and thin-ideal internalization and was presented at the 2008 Mid-Western Psychological Association. She has had experience working with male adolescent sex offenders in a residential setting, adults in residential treatment for substance abuse, public school students in a school-based psychological center, a college/community psychological center, serving as an advocate for rape victims on campus, administering neuropsychological testing batteries, and working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. In addition, she worked as a research coordinator at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on a maternal depression NIMH grant.
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WORKSHOP #23: The Ethical and Legal Practice of Psychology: Ethics Roundtable 2011
Presenters: OPA Ethics Committee, Richard Ashbrook, PhD, Marianne Bowden, PhD, Terry Imar, MA, Kay Levine, PhD, Kathleen Mack, PsyD, Joshua Shuman, PsyD & Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD
CE Credits: 3.0 in Ethics
Learning Level: Intermediate
This workshop will 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 State Board of Psychology: duty to protect, request for release of information, duty to report child abuse and neglect, multiple relationships, confidentiality and forensic assessment. In addition, the interplay of ethical practice and cultural competence will be discussed.
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; 4) identify and apply relevant resources for cultural competence; and, 5) 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
Dr. Richard M. Ashbrook earned his MA and PhD in clinical psychology and MFA (English/Creative Writing) from The Ohio State University. Since 1986, Dr. Ashbrook has been on the faculty of Capital University (Columbus) where he is a professor of psychology and currently serves as the acting provost and vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Ashbrook is affiliated with Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, a behavioral health and medical consulting firm that specializes in forensic assessment services and disability determination through contract services and collaborative partnerships with governmental and non-profit entities. Marianne Bowden, PhD, received her doctorate in counseling psychology from Kent State University. She has been the owner of Bowden and Associates Psychological and Counseling Services since 2000. Throughout her career, Dr. Bowden has served in positions as therapist, administrator, supervisor and consultant. She has experience evaluating and treating children, adolescents and adults. She specializes in treating victims of sexual abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, developmental disorders, and conducting forensic and treatment evaluations. She has completed over 1,900 evaluations in her career. She is on staff at Wooster Community Hospital and Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Prior to entering full-time private practice in 1981, Mr. Terry Imar was clinical director of North Central Mental Health Center in Columbus. Mr. Imar is in general practice in Delaware, working with adults, adolescents and children. He has special interests in ADHD and substance abuse disorders. Mr. Imar is a member of the medical staff of Grady Memorial Hospital, where he is chief of the psychology service. Dr. Kay Levine earned her PhD in special education/educational psychology from The University of Southern California. While getting her doctorate, Dr. Levine also trained as a child psychoanalyst at Reiss-Davis Child Study Center in Los Angeles. Her clinical experience is exceptionally varied. Dr. Levine is an assistant professor in the Case School of Medicine, where she teaches and supervises both child and adult psychiatry residents and fellows at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Kathleen A. Mack, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she has a private practice established in 1987. Since licensure as a psychologist in 1987, she has continued to work in the area of clinical psychology, providing psychotherapy services to older adolescents through seniors and providing neuropsychological assessments to clients who present with a wide range of medical problems. Joshua W. Shuman earned his BA from Franklin College in Franklin, IN and his MA and PsyD from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology in Atlanta. He completed his internship at Wright State University, where he completed rotations in college counseling, outpatient community mental health, and psychiatric inpatient. Since completing internship in 2006, Dr. Shuman completed informal postdoctoral work at Upper Valley Medical Center (Troy, OH), and, after attaining licensure in 2008, worked at Upper Valley as a staff psychologist before working for a year as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Wright State University School of Professional Psychology (Dayton, OH). Dr. Shuman currently is a staff psychologist at the Dayton VA Medical Center, where an additional responsibility is being the Practicum Coordinator for the psychology training program. Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP, obtained his undergraduate degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. He recently completed his law degree from Capital University Law School. He has full clinical and special forensic hospital privileges at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, where he also serves on the hospital’s Ethics Committee. He is an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at The Ohio State University, and a regular guest lecturer at Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. In addition to working at Twin Valley, Dr. Stinson maintains a private practice, providing consultations and evaluations, specializing in clinical and forensic psychology.
WORKSHOP #24: Forensic Assessments with Juveniles
Presenters: Dan Davis, PhD & Terry Kukor, PhD
CE Credits: 3.0 Ethics
Learning Level: Advanced
Ohio
has recently changed the standard for competency to stand trial for juveniles.
Effective September 27, 2011, the requirements for assessment of competency to
stand trial for youth and competency attainment services will be implemented.
This significant change will result in not only modifications of how juveniles
are assessed for competency but also will require the development of specific
services to assist youth in attainment of competency. As well, specific reporting
requirements to the court as well as training and experience requirements for
examiners will be put into place. This workshop will provide an overview of the
new law, the new standards and the required services. It will consists of two
segments: assessment and attainment. Specific strategies for both will be
presented as well as relevant research and case law. The presenters are both
board certified forensic psychologists with extensive experience in juvenile
forensic psychology as well as psychotherapy with adolescents. Dr. Kukor
assisted in the drafting of the new law and Dr. Davis will be one of the OPA
representatives to the statewide committee tasked to implement these changes.
The workshop will provide both didactic and case examples. It is an overview
and is not intended, nor sufficient to provide training to perform such
examinations but will outline the steps interested clinicians should follow if
they want to ethically provide assessments to the court or attainment services.
Similarly, the statutory change also addresses changes in the law concerning
waiver or bind over, including a new option for a "reverse transfer."
This workshop will also outline these changes as well as suggested strategies
for assessment in this regard.
This workshop will: 1) provide an overview of current forensic assessment methodologies for use with adolescents; 2) provide an overview of the training, qualifications and experience required to appropriately perform forensic examination of juveniles; and, 3) address ethical issues involved in the forensic assessment of juveniles.
Daniel L Davis, PhD, ABPP is a psychologist in practice in Columbus, Ohio with over 30 years of experience as a psychologist in a variety of clinical and forensic settings. His practice includes assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems in older children, adolescents and adults, marriage and family counseling and forensic psychology. He is associated with Netcare Forensic Center as a forensic psychologist and is in private practice in Columbus Ohio. Dr. Davis is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Forensic Psychology. His most recent book, “Your Angry Child: A Guide For Parents” is published by the Routledge Press. He is also the author of “The Aggressive Adolescent: Clinical and Forensic Issues” published by the Routledge Press. He is the co-author, with Yossef Ben-Porath, of “Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI A” published by The University of Minnesota Press and the author of Competency To Stand Trial in “Intersections in Psychology and Law” published by ACFP Press. He has authored a number of professional articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has provided workshops in both the United States and in Canada. He has received numerous awards and honors and has testified on behalf of the Ohio Psychological Association before the Ohio General Assembly on matters pertaining to psychological services. He has served as the Clinical Director of the Buckeye Ranch and as the Supervising Psychologist of the Timothy B. Moritz Forensic Unit of the Ohio Department of Mental Health. He also served as the Clinical Director of the Central Ohio Cluster of Mental Health Services of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. He has also held consulting positions with the Columbus Children’s Hospital, the Ohio Department of Mental Health, The Ohio Department of Youth Services, New York State Department of Mental Health, Central State Hospital in Louisville Kentucky, Netcare Forensic Psychiatry, Southeast Mental Health Center and the Central Ohio Mental Health Center. While a junior in college, he founded and served as the first director of Concord Counseling Service in Westerville, Ohio. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine of The Ohio State University. He has also held an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology of Otterbein College. Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP is the director of Forensic and Assesment Services for Netcare Coorporation in Columbus, Ohio, a non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention and assessment services. he graduated with a BA in psychology from Marquette University, and went on to earn a master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology from Miami University. He currenty serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the department of psychology of Miami University, and as an adjunct associated professor in the department of psychology at Drexel University. He is an approved trainer for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and is one of about 270 psychologists nationally that is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
WORKSHOP #25: Converting to Electronic Medical Records
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Basic
If your practice is considering converting from paper to electronic medical records (EMR), this workshop is for you. The workshop will include live demonstrations of two EMR products so that participants can begin to see the various components and features to begin their process of comparison and selection.
Participants will learn: 1) the basic kinds of EMR’s available and if they have integrated billing components with them; 2) practice characteristics and needs that must be considered in making the conversion; 3) how the old accounts receivable are incorporated in the transition to a new integrated EMR/billing system; 4) what basic questions to ask EMR vendors; 5) the length of the process of transitioning and learning; 6) EMR system costs and if it truly saves time and money; 7) which paper records should still be maintained in an EMR system; 8) how test reports, letters, hospital records, and raw data become incorporated into the EMR; 9) best ways to conduct training of staff members; 10) special HIPAA considerations to consider in converting to and maintaining EMR; 11) if the new federal healthcare law require psychologists to convert to electronic medical records; and, 12) financial incentives to support the transition to electronic medical records.
WORKSHOP #26: Technology in Practice: Impact on the Personal and Professional Realm
Presenters: OPA Communications & Technology Committee
CE Credits: 3.0
Learning Level: Basic
Telepsychology is here to stay and the impact one’s professional and personnel realm needs to be taken into consideration. Specifically, psychologists need to think about the risks that are inherent in the use of social media approaches, and e-mail usage not only impacts clients but one’s practice. This presentation will focus on social media, risks inherent, overview of HITECH, the need to secure email via encryption services in one’s practice, and the most recently OPA adopted telepyschology guidelines (assessment and distance supervision). Small group discussions will be encouraged regarding presenting aspects.
Participants will: 1) reflect upon how social media may impact their personal life; 2) become aware of how social media blurs the therapeutic relationship; 3) become familiar with the risks faced when using social media; 4) learn ways to apply risk management approaches when using social media; 5) become familiar with HIPAA and HITECH security requirements and potential solutions; 6) learn about the HITECH law and compliance of the law in practice; and, 7) become familiar with the revised telepsychology guidelines relating to assessment and supervision.
Audrey E. Ellenwood, PhD is Co-chair of Communications & Technology Committee and Coordinator of the School Psychology program at Youngstown State University. Dr. Ellenwood has been a licensed psychologist since 1988 and has a clinical private practice in Sylvania, Ohio. Her specialties include family, couple and individual therapy, psychological/neuropsychological assessment, traumatic brain injury, Tourettes, neonatal/preschool assessment, attention deficit evaluations, college evaluations, Autism, bariatric pre-surgical assessment for laparoscopic banding and gastric by-pass, women’s support groups, and dealing with children’s behavioral or emotional issues. She has served as president for various local, state, national and international psychological associations. Dr. Ellenwood has helped develop Ohio’s telepsychology guidelines. Marc B. Dielman, PhD is a member of CTC and assisted with the revised Telepsychology Guidelines. Dr. Dielman has been a licensed psychologist since 1988 and has a clinical private practice in Sylvania, Ohio. Specialties include assessment for ADHD, learning disabilities, memory loss and provides psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, relationship, and spiritual issues. He has served as president for his local psychology association. Dr. Dielman teaches at Bowling Green State University and Spring Arbor University. Dr. Dielman has presented locally and nationally on a wide variety of topics including brief therapy, ADHD, perfectionist tendencies in children, and integrating spirituality into therapy. Dr. Dielman has helped develop Ohio’s telepsychology guidelines. Kenneth Drude, PhD is the Co-chair of the Communications & Technology Committee and has served on the OPA Board as chairman of various OPA committees and elected board offices for 30 years. He has been licensed in Ohio since 1974 and has worked in management and clinical positions in a variety of work settings including small and large mental health centers, hospitals, social service agencies and a university. He currently provides outpatient psychological services to children, adolescents and adults in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Drude has helped develop Ohio’s telepsychology guidelines. Mary Mills stepped out on a wing and a prayer, moving from Kansas to Columbus, OH to co-found Single Mothers Independently Living Everyday, Inc (SMILE) and bring it to life. A graduate of Harvard University, Ms. Mills also holds an MBA and master’s in organizational administration, specializing in Non-Profit Administration. She is currently a doctoral candidate in counseling psychology through Walden University, which made her a perfect recruit for the Communication and Technology Committee. She completed her field training within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections and is completing her dissertation on the Effectiveness of Film on Group Process. Ms. Mills has helped develop Ohio’s telepsychology guidelines. Paule Steichen Asch, PhD is a member of the OPA/CTC Committee. Her specialties are: Small research projects, private practice assessment, and academic tutoring. She was involved since the beginning in the development of the OPA Telepsychology Guidelines.
WORKSHOP #27: Graduate School in Psychology: Is It for You and How Do You Apply?
Presenters: Amy Saling Untied, MA, Stephanie S. Judson, MA, Rachel Juran, MA & Derek A. McKay, MA
CE Credits: 0
Learning Level: Basic
This workshop will guide students to a more accurate understanding of graduate study in psychology. Topics of discussion will include deciding what type of graduate program will meet one’s educational needs and how to navigate the application/interview process. Presenters will also discuss ways for students to best utilize their undergraduate studies to render themselves strong candidates for graduate study in psychology.
Participants will learn: 1) how to best use their undergraduate career (i.e., training and research experiences) to prepare for graduate study in psychology; 2) about different programs and degrees available in graduate study in psychology (i.e., MA, PsyD, PhD) and which program best fits their career goals; 3) practical information regarding the application process on topics such as preparatory exams (i.e., GRE costs and locations of testing) as well as how to prepare other application requirements (i.e., curriculum vitae, personal statement, and soliciting letters of recommendation); and, 4) develop a more accurate understanding of the structure of graduate school (i.e., funding, practical and research experiences) and have the opportunity to ask questions of current graduate students.
Amy Saling Untied is currently in her fourth year of the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Xavier University. Amy graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology/criminology from Ohio University in 2008 and her master’s degree from Xavier University in 2010. Stephanie S. Judson is currently in her fourth year of the collaborative program in counseling psychology doctoral program at the University of Akron. Rachel Juran is currently in her third year of the clinical psychology doctoral program at Xavier University. Derek McKay is in his third year in the collaborative program of counseling psychology at the University of Akron and his research interests include individual differences and assessment.
Ohio Psychological Association
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Columbus, OH 43215
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OPA MCE
Phone: (614) 224-9620 or (888) 672-6231
Fax: (614) 224-6702 |
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