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Professional Masters Workshops March 20, 2015 Ethical Issues in Small Communities: Expanding the

With Mind/Body Skills Acquisition Presented by Alice Domar, PhD June 5, 2015 Treating Complex

by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop.

1 Professional Masters Workshops March 20, 2015 Ethical Issues in Small Communities: Expanding the Definition and Discussion Presented by Janet Schank, PhD Presents April 10, 2015 Reducing Stress With Mind/Body Skills Acquisition Presented by Alice Domar, PhD June 5, 2015 Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults Presented by John Briere, PhD Sponsored By The is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Oregon Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given. This workshop should meet continuing education requirements for Oregon Licensed Social Workers and LPC s.

2 March 20, 2015 Ethical Issues in Small Communities: Expanding the Definition and Discussion Presented by Janet Schank, PhD Doubletree by Hilton Portland 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR Registration 8:30-9:00 am Workshop 9:00 am - 4:00 pm With one hour for lunch (provided) 6 CE hours CE credit level 2 Mental health providers who work within small communities face a number of ethical challenges related to: (1) professional boundaries; (2) limited resources and limits of competence; (3) community expectations and values differences; (4) interagency issues in working with other community agencies, groups, and professionals; (5) peer helpers and other alternatives to traditional treatment methods; (6) lack of privacy for clients and mental health providers; and (7) burnout. While much of the literature has focused on rural and frontier small communities, there are a number of other small communities that offer similar ethical challenges communities of color and ethnic groups, GLBTQ, small colleges, At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Describe common ethical issues in small communities Identify the unique ethical and therapeutic challenges of overlapping relationships between mental health providers and their patients in small communities Identify factors that increase the ethical and therapeutic complications of small-community mental health providers Workshop Description Workshop Objectives chemical dependency, faith based, feminist, military, law enforcement/criminal justice/corrections, suburbs, disability, deafness, and therapists who see other therapists as clients. Yet the challenges and rewards of practicing within these small communities receive little attention in most textbooks and training programs, even though many mental health providers find themselves practicing within one of these small communities. This workshop will offer an in-depth look at the challenges and rewards of small-community mental health practice. Vignettes, film clips, and discussion will help illustrate the issues and the advantages of practicing across a range of small-community settings. Discuss current concerns in smallcommunity ethical practice Utilize models for ethical decision making Analyze strategies to minimize risk in small-community mental health practice Describe the advantages of practicing within a small community Provide recommendations for the future of small-community practice About the Presenter Janet Schank, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, who has practiced for 25 years in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Schank has directed and supervised services in college/university, public school, community mental health, and non-profit settings. She has also taught at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and the University of St. Thomas-Twin Cities. Dr. Schank is a past chair of the Minnesota Psychological Association Ethics Committee. She has focused much of her consultation, writing, and professional presentations around ethical issues for mental health professionals in a variety of small communities. Dr. Schank co-authored Ethics in Small Communities: Challenges and Rewards for Psychologists, which was published by the American Psychological Association. She has co-authored chapters in two ethics texts and in several journal articles related to ethics in small communities. She is a frequent presenter at professional conferences, both in the Midwest and nationally. Dr. Schank is a native of rural Nebraska. Workshop Outline I. Introduction and Overview II. Guidelines and Standards III. Professional Boundaries and Overlapping Relationships IV. Other Areas of Concern V. Safeguards to Minimize Risk VI. Advantages of Rural Practice VII. Recommendations for the Future VIII. Conclusion OPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given. This workshop should meet continuing education requirements for Oregon Licensed Social Workers and LPC s.

April 10, 2015 Reducing Stress With Mind/Body Skills Acquisition Presented by Alice Domar, PhD Holiday Inn Portland South 15425 SW 95th Avenue Wilsonville, OR 97070 Registration 8:30-9:00 am Workshop

3 April 10, 2015 Reducing Stress With Mind/Body Skills Acquisition Presented by Alice Domar, PhD Holiday Inn Portland South SW 95th Avenue Wilsonville, OR Registration 8:30-9:00 am Workshop 9:00 am - 4:00 pm With one hour for lunch (provided) 6 CE hours CE credit level 2 About the Presenter Alice D. Domar, PhD is a pioneer in the field of mind/body medicine. She conducts ongoing ground-breaking research which focuses on the relationship between stress and various medical conditions, as well as the impact of lifestyle habits on mental and physical health. Dr. Domar received her MA and PhD in Health Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Ferkauf School of Professional Psychology of Yeshiva University. Her post-doctoral training was at Beth Israel Hospital, Deaconess Hospital, and Children s Hospital, all in Boston. She is currently the Executive Director of the Domar Center for Mind/ Body Health, and the Director of Mind/ Body Services at Boston IVF. She is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and a senior staff psychologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Domar has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments as a best-selling author, media authority and sought-after public speaker. She is the author of numerous books, and is on the advisory board for Parents Magazine, Resolve, and Easy Eats. She has been on the Board of Experts for LLuminari and a columnist for Redbook and Health magazines. She was also a featured expert on the online social health network BeWell.com. Three of her books have been finalists for the Books for a Better Life Award. She was also the Series Editor for a series of mind/body books by Harvard Medical Publications/Simon and Schuster. She is the narrator of the DVD s Stress and Relaxation Explained and Infertility Explained, both of which won silver Telly Awards. Dr. Domar has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Dateline NBC, CNN, PBS, and the CBS and NBC Evening News, to name a few. She presents lectures and conducts workshops throughout the US and around the world and went on tour with Oprah in the spring of 2004 and 2005 with the LLuminari team. Her newest book is co-authored with Dr. Susan Love, called Live a Little (Three Rivers Press, 2011). Workshop Description The purpose of this workshop is to introduce and reinforce the efficacy of various mind/body skills for the clinician. Research on the clinical efficacy will be presented for each topic. The workshop will be a combination of lecture and experiential exercises, with numerous case presentations throughout. The goal is to not only teach participants how to provide these new skills to their patients/ clients, but also how to use them personally, and to reduce stress. Workshop Outline 1. Physical approaches to stress relief a. Relaxation techniques, including the relaxation response and mini relaxation approaches b. The impact of exercise on distress c. Healthful nutritional approaches to stress 2. Cognitive approaches to stress relief a. Cognitive restructuring b. Social support c. Emotional expression d. Self nurturance e. Perfectionism 3. Q & A Workshop Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Utilize the research on the efficacy of mind/body skills to treat both physical and psychological symptoms of stress To be able to describe and experience physical approaches to stress relief To analyze and experience cognitive approaches to stress relief To apply how to introduce and teach these techniques to patients/clients OPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given. This workshop should meet continuing education requirements for Oregon Licensed Social Workers and LPC s.

4 June 5, 2015 Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults Presented by John Briere, PhD Holiday Inn Portland Airport 8439 NE Columbia Boulevard Portland OR Registration 8:30-9:00 am Workshop 9:00 am - 4:00 pm With one hour for lunch (provided) 6 CE hours CE credit level 2 This workshop will present an empirically validated treatment for multi-traumatized, multi-problem adolescents and young adults called the Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents (ITCT-A), a product of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, SAMHSA. This culturally-sensitive, components approach includes relational, cognitivebehavioral, affect regulation, and mindfulness interventions that are specifically crafted to engage and assist seriously traumatized -- and sometimes alienated young people. Workshop Description It offers a flexible, nonjudgmental, but focused approach to issues such as substance abuse, tension reduction behaviors (e.g., self-mutilation), dysfunctional sexual behavior, and other avoidance responses. Interventions are individually adapted and customized according to the youth s current challenges, culture, specific symptoms, and functional capacities. The importance of empowerment, re-moralization, and compassion for the trauma-affected youth is emphasized throughout. Workshop Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Describe three major effects of complex trauma on adolescents List three core components of Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents (ITCT-A) Define trigger identification and intervention Define re-moralization About the Presenter John Briere, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, where he teaches and consults in the burn unit, emergency rooms, and psychiatric inpatient unit. Dr. Briere also serves as Director of the USC Adolescent Trauma Training Center of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. A past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), he is recipient of the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association and the Robert S. Laufer Memorial Award for Scientific Achievement from ISTSS. He is designated as Highly Cited Researcher by the Institute for Scientific Information, and is author or co-author of a number of articles, chapters, encyclopedia entries, books, and psychological tests relevant to trauma. His website is www. johnbriere.com. OPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given. This workshop should meet continuing education requirements for Oregon Licensed Social Workers and LPC s.

5 First Name: Last Name: Designations: Are you a psychologist? q yes q no Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Business Phone: Fax: Special needs: (Required) OPA spring 2015 WORKSHOPs REGISTRATION FORM Registration Information Payment must accompany registration. Registration fees will not be refunded for cancellations as of one week prior to the scheduled event or for noshows at the event. Prior to that, a $25 cancellation fee will be assessed. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. In the event that room space becomes filled to capacity, some registrants will not be able to be accommodated. Speaker handouts (if applicable), beverages, and networking lunch, are included in the fee for the workshop. In the event of inadequate registration, weather problems or other events beyond OPA s control, a workshop may occasionally be cancelled. Should this occur, an attempt will be made to contact all registrants and fees will be refunded. OPA understands that many attendees are allergic or sensitive to chemicals in aftershaves, colognes and perfumes. OPA requests that attendees refrain from wearing artificial scents of any kind when attending an event. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Please complete all information below: 1. Select Your Workshops Check the workshop(s) you wish to register for: q March 20, 2015 (Early Registration Date: March 13) Ethical Issues in Small Communities: Expanding the Definition and Discussion q April 10, 2015 (Early Registration Date: April 3) Reducing Stress With Mind/Body Skills Acquisition q June 5, 2015 (Early Registration Date: May 29) Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults 2. Select Your Registration category Registration includes: Speaker handouts, beverages, and networking lunch. on or before early REgistration date (See Above) There will be no reduction in fees or letters of completion given for partial attendance. Mail your registration to: OPA, 147 SE 102nd Ave., Portland, OR or FAX to , or register online at Due to credit card security policies, we cannot accept ed registrations. Confirmation letters will be sent via only. Questions? Call the OPA office at or , or via at info@opa.org. After early registration date (see above) q OPA Member registration $175 $195 q Non-MEMBER registration $250 $270 q OPA Service Members* & Life Members Registration $125 $145 *Committee and board members currently volunteering service to OPA. Please list the committee or position below. I serve OPA as. q OPA Student Member Registration $75 $95 q STUDENT NONMEMBER REGISTRATION (Proof of full-time enrollment enclosed) $90 $110 7 If you have a group of 5 or more that is employed by the same company, agency or school, please contact the OPA office for information on a group discount. 3. Registrant & payment info (ie: vegetarian entree, handicap access, etc. Requests must be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the event.) q Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ made payable to OPA. q Please charge my q VISA q MasterCard q American Express q Discover in the amount of $ Card Number: Expiration Date: Name on card: Signature: Credit Card Billing Address: City: State: Zip: Receipt to: Due to credit card security policies we cannot accept ed registration forms with credit card information Mail your registration to: OPA, 147 SE 102nd Ave., Portland, OR 97216, or FAX to , or register online at Questions? Call the OPA office at or or via at info@opa.org

6 Oregon Psychological Association prsrt std us postage paid permit #3664 portland, or 147 SE 102nd Avenue Portland, OR Workshop Classifications and Continuing Education Credits Each workshop is classified according to the following system: Level 1: general or introductory content aimed at a diverse audience. Level 2: psychologically sophisticated content, at either introductory or more advanced levels, aimed at general professional audiences. Level 3: highly advanced theoretical or technical content, aimed at expert audiences. Level 2 and 3 presentations will typically warrant CE credit for a licensed psychologist. Both level and number of hours for each workshop are indicated and official letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. APA guidelines specify that no letter of attendance will be awarded for partial workshop attendance. Level 2 and 3 offerings are typically accepted by the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners. However, Oregon licensed psychologists should consult the official Continuing Education Guidelines produced by the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners and note that there is no precertification of continuing education credit by the Board of Psychologist Examiners. Questions? Call OPA at or or info@opa.org UPCOMING OPA EVENTS & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES* March 20, 2015 Ethical Issues in Small Communities: Expanding the Definition and Discussion by Janet Schank, PhD April 10, 2015 Reducing Stress with Mind/Body Skills Acquisition by Alice Domar, PhD June 5, 2015 Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents & Young Adults by John Briere, PhD May 1-2, 2015 OPA Annual Conference Hilton Eugene Conference Center Register online at *Schedule & Program are subject to change

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Oregon Psychological Association December 5, 2014 ICD Diagnosis: The New Horizon Presented by Carol Goodheart, EdD Embassy Suites Portland Airport Hotel 7900 NE 82nd Avenue Portland, OR 97220 This workshop will offer: an overview of the