Winter-Spring 2010 WORKSHOPS

Below are current offerings for PSCP Continuing Education. Just click on the red "REGISTER" below each date for easy on-line registration. This schedule may change - with programs added or deleted. Please check back or contact the office if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2010 PSCP will institute:
1. Late Registration Fee of $15 for registration less that 48 hours before  a PSCP Workshop.
2. Walk-In Registration Fee of $20 for any registration on site for PSCP Workshop.
These Fees will be in addition to the workshop fee, which must accompany registration.

Thank you for your interest in PSCP Continuing Education Workshops.

+ CONFIRMED	? TENTATIVE

February 19, 2010

+February 19
Topic: Integrating Twelve Step Programs into Psychotherapy

Presenter: Mark D. Schenker, Ph.D.
Location: Friends Hospital
              Scattergood Auditorium
              4641 Roosevelt Boulevard
              Philadelphia, PA 19124             
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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Most psychologists and other clinicians have had little orientation to addiction treatment, and even less to Twelve-Step Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. These fellowships can be powerful tools for helping patients with sobriety and personal growth, but the therapeutic style of the clinician must respect and accommodate to the process of change embodied in these programs.  This program rectifies this situation, with an orientation to these programs, and a discussion of clinical issues and dilemmas which arise from attempting to coordinate psychotherapy and Twelve-Step work.
 
Objectives:
1.  Develop the ability to discuss the basic principles behind the first three Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
2.  Develop the ability to identify strategies to engage clients into participation in the Twelve-Step program.
3.  Develop the ability to address  the most common resistances presented to such participation.
4.  Develop an understanding of the meaning and relevance of spirituality in the context of the Twelve-Step fellowship.

 

February 26, 2010

+February 26
Topic: Culture, Sexuality, and Intimacy
Presenter: David Wohlsifer, Ph.D.
Location: PCOM
              Evans Hall, Room 327 A & B
              4170 City Avenue
              Philadelphia, PA 19131
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 am)
3 CE credits
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In spite of the recent rise of "sexual psychopharmacology", many sexual problems are best addressed in psychotherapy. So much of our sexual behavior is impacted by cultural norms. Culturally based sexual narratives, norms, values, and expectations are often played out without the clients or therapist even realizing this process is occurring. Working from a family systems model looking through the life cycle; this workshop examines sexual diversity from perspectives of race, cultural, ethnicity, religion, and nationality from a sociological, sexual, and historical perspective. Sexual narratives, practices, norms, and values from around the world will be discussed.

Objectives:
1) recognize the role that culture plays with regard to sexuality through the life cycle;
2) utilize a sexual genogram when working with clients from a biopscyhosocialsexual perspective;
3) apply techniques that sensitively consider culture, diversity, and difference when working with clients;
4) think more critically about the utilization of sexual pharmacology when working with clients who suffer from sexual dysfunctions;
5) understand the neurological aspects of attachment as they relate to sexuality through the life cycle.

March 12, 2010

+ March 12, 2010
Topic: Discover Collaborative Divorce for Your Clients
Presenters: Bonnie Raynes, Esq. and Joselyn G. Ewart, M.Ed.
Location: Friends Hospital
               Scattergood Auditorium
               4641 Roosevelt Boulevard
               Philadelphia, PA 19124
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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This session introduces the structure, benefits and nuances for your clients of the Collaborative Divorce process.  Collaborative Divorce is a non-adversarial, family centric and flexible process with careful consideration of the long-term consequences of settlement choices.  It utilizes a professional team - an attorney for each spouse, a financial neutral and mental health professional(s) for the divorcing parties and child specialists when needed. 
 
The team is assembled to enable cooperation, consensus-building, and well-being throughout the process.  Because professional fees are not spent for the divorcing spouses to fight and posture for position, the Collaborative Divorce model tends to save your client money!

Objectives:
1. Help your client understand the Collaborative method for divorce.
2. Empower your client to guide, shape, and direct their divorce transition.
3. Help your client discuss custody issues in meetings with his/her spouse and professionals.
4. Help your client understand how working with the Collaborative Divorce team is structured to set the stage for:
. Less stress
. Positive family relationships now and in the future
. Enhanced financial security going forward
5. Empower your client select the right attorney and the right financial professional to assist in their divorce process.
 
 

March 19, 2010

+ March 19, 2010
Topic: Peer Impact Diagnosis: A Revisionist Model for Practice with Adolescents
Presenter: Vivian C. Seltzer, Ph.D.
Location: Villanova University
               Health Services Building, Room 200
               800 Lancaster Avenue
               Villanova, PA 19085
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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It's not rebellion at all! This workshop will offer a new lens on diagnosis of adolescent problem behavior, offer new interview protocols for diagnosing the problem, and very briefly introduce a model of no adults allowed PAL Group Therapy for adolescents. Customary diagnostic models are set-aside to feature a more direct route to "where it is" for adolescents-with peers and about peers-and not couched in traditional models of family disquiet and rebellion. This  Peer-Arena model, based in the theory of Dynamic Functional Interaction, regards peer interactions as the hard and often times painful work of growing up.  For some, what we see is serious defensive flight. This workshop offers a close look at a few of the 30 new interview protocols designed to guide the professional to elicit information about peer-contact derived psycho emotional insult and to yield insight into how it is handled. Among these protocols are those which diagnose the defense ("defensive-glitch") selected, deviant behaviors, but also often times others which go undetected in seemingly pro-social behavior. Some of the defensive glitches from the 13 defensive glitches will also be discussed.
 
Objectives:
1. Understand the magnetic attraction between adolescents.    
2. Recognize the developmental dynamics in interactions and their growth purpose.
3. Use Peer Arena Retrospective (PAR) protocols to guide interviews with adolescents to elicit diagnostic cues.
4. Be familiar with the Peer-Arena diagnostic model
5. Be familiar with the Defensive Glitch model of defensive flight.
 

March 26, 2010

+ March 26, 2010
Topic: Hypnosis: The Power of Words
Presenters: Julie Meranze Levitt, Ph.D. and Linda Shrier, Ph.D.
Location: American Red Cross, SE PA
               23rd and Chestnut Streets
               Philadelphia, PA 19103            
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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The presenters will provide an overview of hypnotherapy as a therapeutic tool and its effectiveness in promoting change in thought and behavior. Differentiation from hypnosis, per se, will be presented. Exemplars and explanations about how the process works will follow. Both presenters will draw from their extensive experience. Audiotape of therapy sessions will be used. The presenters will link practices regularly employed by therapists to hypnotherapy, demonstrating the technique's dramatic, rapid and constructive effects in therapy progression. There will be audience participation to illustrate the approach. Interview techniques for eliciting client-specific issues prior to employing the approach will be provided. Culturally diverse examples will be presented.
 
Objectives:
1.  To be able to distinguish between hypnosis and hypnotherapy as therapeutic tools.
2.  To understand how the hypnotherapy process works to create a connection between a therapeutic problem and action and thought processes that facilitate psychotherapy progress. At least three ways to measure effectiveness will be presented.
3.  To understand and begin to develop competency in the beginnings of the skill set for hypnotherapy as an intervention (re: language, interview techniques and issues involved).
4. To identify one or more therapeutic situations in which hypnotherapy may be employed in practice.
5. To understand that proficiency in hypnotherapy requires practice and that consultation may be necessary to develop this skill set in
one's clinical practice.  Where to get additional training and consultation will be provided to participants.

April 16, 2010

+ April 16, 2010
Topic: Direct and Cross Examination: The Mental Health Professional as Expert Witness in a Judicial or Quasi-Judicial Proceeding
Presenters: Andrew E. Faust, Esq. and Dennis C. McAndrews, Esq.
Location: Villanova University
               Moot Court Room (Old Law School Building)
               800 Lancaster Avenue
               Villanova, PA 19085
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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To an ever increasing extent, the mental health practitioner is finding him/herself in the witness chair as an expert witness.  For professionals who have little or no experience in providing expert testimony, the witness chair is an unusual situation where the occupant of the chair is not free to elaborate upon questions asked, explain in didactic detail, or correct the questioner's wording.  The purpose of this workshop is to help the mental health professional understand the various types of legal contest situations and the rules that apply to him or her as an expert witness.
 
Objectives:
1. Understand the purpose of various types of judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
2. Understand the definition and role of an expert witness in various types of judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
3. Understand the process of direct and cross examination purposes and procedures.
4. Differentiate among the mental health professional's roles as clinical evaluator, therapist, and expert witness.
 

April 23, 2010

+ April 23, 2010
Topic: Yoga and Meditation: Psychotherapeutic Applications of these Mind-Body Practices
Presenter: Christine Jeuland Ware, Ph.D., RYT
Location: Dr. Ware's studio/office
              Mind-Body Services and the TriYoga Center of Philadelphia
               301 West Chester Pike, Suite 102
               Havertown, PA 19083
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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This workshop includes an introduction to psychology from the yogic perspective, a presentation of yoga-based principles useful in therapy, consideration of the way yoga can enhance the benefits of conventional treatment through mind, body, and behavioral change, a brief review of the research, and participatory learning of yoga and meditation practices. Registrants are invited to participate in an optional Introductory TriYoga Class prior to the start of the CE credit portion of the workshop; the class will be led by the workshop presenter in her studio. This is a shoe free/food free/drink free zone. During the brunch and registration part of the morning, we will be in the office portion of the space where shoes are welcome and food/drink will be provided! A few chairs are available for those who many need them during the credit portion of this workshop, but most participants will be asked to sit on the ground so please make sure that you wear comfortable clothing and socks.  Cushions and backrests will be provided.
 
Objectives:
1.  Articulate the distinguishing features of psychology from the yogic perspective, including the way that yoga promotes bodily, behavioral, cognitive, and affective change.
2.  Explain how yoga practices enhance certain aspects of traditional mental health treatment and identify yoga-based principles that can be useful in therapy.
3.  Consider the effects of yoga-based breathing, movement, concentration, relaxation, and meditation practices.
4.  Appropriately refer clients to professionals with yoga and meditation expertise.
5.  Be familiar with general research on the mental health effects of yoga and meditation practices.
 
 

April 30, 2010

+ April 30, 2010
Topic: Current Models of Brain-Behavior Relationships in Psychological Assessment and Intervention: A Multi-Cultural Perspective
Presenter: James B. Hale, Ph.D.
Location: PCOM
               Evans Hall, Room 327 A & B
               4170 City Avenue
               Philadelphia, PA 19131
Time: 9am-4pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am; Lunch served)
6 CE Credits***

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Part I: The Impetus for Change: Empirical Advances in Brain-Behavior Relationships
Part II:  Linking Assessment to Intervention

Recent developments in neuroscience and neuropsychology, paved by noninvasive neuroimaging techniques in individuals with and without disabilities, have advanced our understanding of, and dispelled myths about, brain-behavior relationships. With most learning and psychiatric disorders now tied to brain functioning, psychologists need to be aware of how individual differences in brain functioning impact the clients they serve. This understanding can advance differential diagnosis and lead to more specialized interventions tailored for individual needs, especially individuals from diverse sociocultural, ethnic, or racial backgrounds.  
 
Objectives:
1.  Identify limitations of traditional diagnostic models;
2.  Recognize brain-behavior relationships according to the Hale (2008) three-axis model of neuropsychological interpretation;
3.  Discuss how sociocultural, ethnic, and racial differences are affected by the Hale (2009) three-axis model of neuropsychological interpretation;
4.  Detail how Hale (2009) three-axis model of neuropsychological interpretation combined with the cognitive hypothesis testing approach can lead to better differential diagnosis and intervention outcomes; and
5.   Practice interpreting single subject data according to the three axis model and make recommendations for intervention.
 
 

May 14, 2010

+ May 14, 2010
Topic: Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Anxiety: A Wholistic Existential Perspective
Presenter: Harris W. Stern, Ph.D.
Location: Villanova University
               Bartley Hall, Room 1011
               800 Lancaster Avenue
               Villanova, PA 19085
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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Wholistic Existential Psychology proposes that ANXIETY is the central concept in most psychological dysfunction.  This program will provide an introduction to the theoretical structure of Wholistic Existential Psychology, carefully describe the view of ANXIETY that grows from it, and then describe and exemplify the general and specific therapeutic practices to which this conceptualization leads.
 
Objectives:
1.  State the six basic Principles of Wholistic Existential Psychology and the psychotherapy it supports and demonstrate understanding of them
2.  State the basic structural concepts of Wholistic Existential Psychology-the three primary aspects of human existence, the four Existential Challenges, and the three basic aspects of the human psyche-- and demonstrate understanding of them.
3.  State a brief description of the concept of Anxiety, which according to Wholistic Existential Psychology underlies all psychological dysfunction, and demonstrate understanding of the implications of this view of Anxiety for psychotherapy.
4.   Describe at least four strategies for incorporating the Wholistic Existential Concept of Anxiety in working with a variety of clients (including those who present with various anxiety disorders, but also those who present with Addiction or Compulsive Behavior Disorders, trauma history, and depression).

May 21, 2010

+May 21, 2010
Topic: The Hidden Computer Geek in Every Psychologist: Ethical and Practical Use of Computers and Internet in the Modern Psychology Practice
Presenters: Jan C. Grossman, Ph.D., J.D. and
                 Claudia Pine-Simon, M.S., M.A.
Location: American Red Cross, SE PA
               23rd and Chestnut Streets
               Philadelphia, PA 19103             
Time: 9am-12pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30am)
3 CE credits
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The use of your computer and Internet presents numerous challenges, opportunities, and legal pitfalls for the licensed psychologist in modern practice. This technology gives us new ways of advertising our services, legal challenges in regard to ethical and HIPAA requirements, instant understanding as to the background and public face of our clients, extremely useful legal information, a new way to communicate with clients, collaterals, and referral sources, the instant capacity to do research relevant to your practice, and an opportunity to consult with colleagues about timely issues. Useful tools and web sites will be discussed. Practical computer problems will be addressed. This workshop satisfies
the PA Psychology Ethics Requirement.

Objectives:
1. Understand basic Ethical Obligations in practice computer and Internet usage.
2. Recognize useful client-supportive Internet tools. 
3. Identify the costs, pitfalls, benefits and ethical responsibilities in computer advertising and communication.
4. Become familiar with practical day to day advice for typical computer problems and breakdowns.

 

FALL 2010 WORKSHOPS

October 15

10/15/10 - Autism
Presenter: James Stone, Psy.D.

October 22

10/22/10- Geriatric Psychology
Presenter: Jerome Leider, Ph.D.

October 29

10/29/10 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Psychological Practice
Presenter: Bernard Seif, SMC, Ed.D., DNM

November 12

11/12/10-Suicide Risk Assessment
Presenter: Norman Weissberg, Ph.D.

November 19

11/19/10- Diabetic Children and Their Families
Presenter: Myles Faith, Ph.D.

December 3

12/3/10- Follow-up to Cross Examination
Presenter: Philip Spergel, Ed.D.

December 10

12/10/10-Neurofeedback as an Adjunct to Psychology
Presenter: Nancy McCarell, Ph.D.

Thinking about 2011?
Interested in topics such as The Psychiatric Disability Examination: Searching for "Rarely Simple and Never Pure Truth", Mindfulness, Children, Marriage and Family Therapy?   That is just part of our projected line-up for2011.  Let us know what topics interest you.  Contact us at  Suggestions for CE Topics.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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Workshops Co-Sponsored by PSCP

PSCP is delighted to be Co-Sponsoring the following Continuing Education workshops. Please contact the presenting organization for registration and questions.

 

2/22/10

2/22/10
The Role of Executive Functions in Learning and Behavior: strategies for Assessment and Intervention
Presented by: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU)
Location: MCIU, Norristown
Presenter: George McCloskey, Ph.D.
Time: 8:00 am Registration, Workshop 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided)

CE Credits
This session is co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists (PSCP) and the MCIU. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. PSCP maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program provides 6 hours of CE
credits.

Registration
Go to www.mciu.org to the top right section of the screen and click on Workshop and Training Calendar. Activities are listed by date. Choose the activity and follow the prompts to register.
 
Fee for Program 
A check in the amount of $125 made payable to MCIU Activities Fund and sent to Colleen Connor at the following address: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, 1605 West Main Street, Norristown, PA  19403, Attn: Colleen Connor.  Deadline is February 15, 2010.  PURCHASE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2/26/10

2/26/10
Recognizing and Responding to Depression in Children and Adolescents
Presented by: Specialists of Schools
Location: The Baldwin School, 710 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Presenter: Susan Kaye-Huntington, Psy.D.
Time: 12:30-2:30 PM

CE Credits
This session is co-sponsored by Specialists of Schools (SOS) and the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists (PSCP). The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists.  The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program provides 2 hours of CE credits for licensed Psychologists, Social Workers (MSW) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT).

Registration and Fee
The charge for CE credits is $20 for 2 credits.  Act 48 credits are available for $20 for 2 credits; participants must provide their Act 48 number.  Payment by check or money order only (NO CASH) for this amount made out to Specialists of Schools (SOS).  For CE’s and Act 48 credits, you must sign in on the workshop attendance sheet and fill out an evaluation form.
RSVP to Annie Goldenberg, MSS, RPT at annie@integrativefamilytherapy.com so we can plan for the attendance.    
 

2/26/10

2/26/10
Themis: The Feminine Archetype of Healing for Indivicuals Communities, and Cultures
Presented by: The Philadelphia Jungian Professional Club
Location: The Academy House
          Lower Level
          1420 Locust Street
          Philadelphia, PA 19103
Presenter: Pamela Donleavy, J.D., NCPsyA
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Registration:  12:30 p.m. Enrollment limited. (Light lunch provided.)       
  
Registration Fee: $125.
CE Credits:  Continuing Education Credits are available for psychologists and social workers from the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. Add $20 to registration fee.
This program is cosponsored by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists and the Philadelphia Jungian Professional Club. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  
This program provides Four (4) Hours of CE Credit.

Mail registration to: PPS c/o Dr. Marion Rudin Frank
 250 S. 17th Street, Suite 101, Phila. Pa. 19103 (215-545-7800)
www.thejungclub.com for registration form and additional information.

4/23/10

4/23/10
Visual and Active Social and Cognitive Behavior Coping Skills for Children with Cognitive Deficits
Presented by: Specialists of Schools
Location: Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Presenter: Michael Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Time: 12:30-2:30 PM

CE Credits
This session is co-sponsored by Specialists of Schools (SOS) and the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists (PSCP). The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists.  The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program provides 2 hours of CE credits for licensed Psychologists, Social Workers (MSW) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT).

Registration and Fee
Participants requesting CE credits or Act 48 credits will be charged $20.00 ($10.00 per credit).   A check or money order (no cash please) for this amount is made out to Specialists of Schools (SOS).   All Act 48 applications must have their Act 48 ID number on them.  A completed and signed evaluation must be submitted to get credits.                                  
RSVP to Annie Goldenberg, MSS, RPT at annie@integrativefamilytherapy.com so we can plan for the attendance.    

 

5/14/10

5/14/10
Night Terrors: A Titanic Experience
Presented by: The Philadelphia Jungian Professional Club
Location: The Academy House
          Lower Level
          1420 Locust Street
          Philadelphia, PA 19103
Presenter: Linda Carter, MSN, CS
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Registration:  12:30 p.m. Enrollment limited. (Light lunch provided.)       
  
Registration Fee: $125.
CE Credits:  Continuing Education Credits are available for psychologists and social workers from the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. Add $20 to registration fee.
This program is cosponsored by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists and the Philadelphia Jungian Professional Club. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  
This program provides Four (4) Hours of CE Credit.

Mail registration to: PPS c/o Dr. Marion Rudin Frank
 250 S. 17th Street, Suite 101, Phila. Pa. 19103 (215-545-7800)
www.thejungclub.com for registration form and additional information.

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Other CE workshops as well as information about statewide events can be found at the Pennsylvania Psychological Association’s website:
http://www.papsy.org/resources/ce.html

 

• Postponement information will be posted on the website by 5:00 PM the day before the workshop.
• Email notifications will be sent to registrants by 5:00 PM the day before the workshop.
• An attempt will be made to notify each registrant by phone (at the number given when registering) the evening before the workshop.
• The outgoing message on the PSCP office phone will give information regarding the workshop only if it is postponed.
• In the event of postponement, registration will be honored at the rescheduled program, or at a future workshop of the registrants choosing.
• Should an emergency arise early in the morning of a workshop program, a notification will be posted on the PSCP website by 6:30 AM (if possible) and added to the voice-mail message at the PSCP office.
  

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