2024 NJPA Fall Convention Brochure - The Future of Psychology

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2024 NJPA HYBRID CONVENTION THE FUTURE OF PSYCHOLOGY OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 27

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Learn during a full weekend of exciting and thought-provoking continuing education programs!

Relax while dining outdoors, take a dip in the heated, outdoor pool, have good oldfashioned fun at Asbury Lanes, enjoy late night eats at the retro mini-diner; good times awaits at The Asbury Hotel!

Explore historic Asbury Park with family and colleagues! Dining, entertainment, shopping, and local attractions including the famous boardwalk and Convention Hall are just a block away!

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Learn Friday, October 25, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration & Breakfast

8:50 am - 9:00 am

Convention Opening / Housekeeping Notes

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Keynote Speaker: The Future of Psychology: Challenges and Opportunities (1.5 CE) Presenter: Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD

Break - First Look at Our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

10:50 am - 12:20 pm

Update on Psychopharmacology (1.5 CE) Presenter: David Shearer, PhD

12:20 pm - 1:50 pm

NJPA Presidential Awards Luncheon

1:50 pm - 3:20 pm

State of the Field: CBT vs. Psychodynamic (1.5 CE) Presenters: Ken Levy, PhD (Psychodynamic) and Milton Spett, PhD (CBT)

Break - Visit Our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

3:40 pm - 5:10 pm

Integration of Psychopharmacology in Private Practice (1.5 CE) Presenter: Brian Humphrey, PsyD, MSCP

5:10 pm

End of Day Announcements

Saturday, October 26, 2024 7:00 am - 8:00 am

The Presidential Mile on the Boardwalk or Morning Meditation for Wellness

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration & Breakfast/Visit our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

9:00am - 9:10 am

Morning Welcome / Housekeeping Notes

9:10 am - 10:40 am Scope of Practice Expansion and Prescribing Psychology: Is it Good for the Profession? (1.5 CE) Panel: David Shearer, PhD; Derek Phillips, PsyD, MSCP, ABMP; Judith Steinman, PhD; Daniel Goldberg, PhD; Moderator: Briana Cox, PsyD Break - Visit Our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Leveraging AI in Private Practice and in Schools (1 CE) Presenter: Lisa Jacovsky, MS

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Foundation Awards Luncheon

1:30 pm- 3:00 pm

Diversity and the Future of Psychology: Expanding the Conversation (1.5 CE) Presenters: Phyllis Bolling, PhD, Susan Esquilin, PhD, Daniel Lee, PsyD, CSP, MSCP

Break - Last Chance to Visit Our Sponsors & Exhibitors!

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm

Precision Medicine, Dopamine Overreliance, & Digital Tools (1 CE) Presenter: Jennifer Libby, MSW, LCSW

4:20 pm - 4:30 pm

End of Day Announcements

Sunday, October, 27, 2024 8:00 am - 8:20 am

Registration & Breakfast/Business Meeting

8:20 am - 8:30 am

Morning Welcome / Housekeeping Notes

8:30 am - 11:30 am Niche Psychology: Forensics, Sex Therapy, Sports Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Health Psychology (3 CE) Presenters: Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD; Ashley Gorman, PhD; Christine Hyde, LCSW, PhD; Alexandra Miller Clark, PsyD, MSCP; Darren Lumbard, PhD 11:30am

End of Day Announcements / Convention Adjournment

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Details NJPA 2024 Convention Rates Please note: Saturday in-person is currently wait list only as we are at capacity. Virtual option is available. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Central Office at 973243-9800.

NJPA 2024 Convention Rates:

Early Bird (until 9/3)

Regular (until 10/8)

Last Call (until 10/22)

Full Conference (3 days) NJPA Member: NJPA Sustaining Member: NJPA Early Career Psychologist: NJPA Student/Emeritus Member: Non-Member:

$795 $675.75 $590 $410 $1215

$835 $709.75 $630 $450 $1255

$885 $752.25 $680 $500 $1305

Daily Rate (Friday or Saturday) NJPA Member: NJPA Sustaining Member: NJPA Early Career Psychologist: NJPA Student/Emeritus Member: Non-Member:

$435 $369.75 $355 $235 $680

$475 $403.75 $395 $275 $720

$525 $446.25 $445 $325 $770

Daily Rate (Sunday Only) NJPA Member: NJPA Sustaining Member: NJPA Early Career Psychologist: NJPA Student/Emeritus Member: Non-Member:

$405 $344.25 $335 $215 $630

$445 $378.25 $375 $255 $670

$495 $420.75 $425 $305 $720

Administrative Fee for late modality change (after Regular Registration closes on 10/8): $75 Presenter(s) do(es) not have any commercial support and/or conflict for interest for this program. NJPA ensures that permission to use proprietary information, and steps to safeguard such information, are discussed with presenters at NJPA programs. No materials (physical or electronic) provided to attendees at such programs may be shared.

NJPA does not endorse the presented material as the only approach to a given area of study or therapeutic approach.

These programs are approved for NYSED credit.

These workshops are sponsored by NJPA. NJPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. NJPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Cancellation and Registration Policies: Cancellations may be made up to two weeks prior to the start of the program for a full refund. Registration ends October 22th.

ADA accommodations available upon request. Requests must be made at least 14 days prior to the event. Please contact NJPA at njpalearning@psychologynj.org for more details.

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FRIDAY PROGRAMS Keynote: The Future of Psychology: Opportunities and Challenges (1.5 CE)

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD is founder, president, and CEO of the Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists (IAPP) and is a co-founder and president of the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP).

She is a fellow of Divisions 55 and 42; has had a long history of APA and SPTA governance, including President of Division 55, Division 56, and the Illinois Psychological Association (2011-2012, 2013-2014) and has chaired several Council Caucuses (2007-2012). She has been President and Chair of the National Register for Health Service Psychologists; a member of the APA Board of Directors; and Chair of the APA Council Leadership Team. Dr. Rom-Rymer has received numerous awards for her work.

Dr. Rom-Rymer is completing a book, to be published in 2025, The Revolution in Healthcare: How Prescribing Psychologists are Changing the Healthcare Delivery System, and is running for APA PresidentElect in 2024.

Program Narrative Psychology is at a crossroads. There are many currents pulling at our infinite strands of concentration. Will pulling one strand undo all that we have accomplished in the last 120 years? What are the salient challenges and opportunities for psychology in the next 10 to 20 years? As we continue to explore new frontiers, will we be able to hear the signal over the noise? Will there be a place at the table for all? How do we take advantage of the cacophony of opportunities while not losing essential parts of the psychologist’s identity?

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Explain, in detail, at least one challenge and one opportunity facing psychologists in the next 10 years.

2. Explain how to take advantage of the myriad of opportunities psychologists are discovering in multiple settings, with an interdisciplinary group of colleagues.

3. Identify 5 lessons learned from encountering challenges in our field.

Level of Learning: Intermediate, Advanced

New and Novel Psychotropic Medications (1.5 CE)

10:50 am - 12:20 pm

David Shearer, PhD is a clinical and prescribing psychologist for the Department of the Army at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) in the state of Washington. He is a core faculty member and Director of Behavioral Sciences for the MAMC family medicine residency. He has presented nationally on a variety of psychopharmacological topics, is the author of book chapters and articles on psychopharmacology, is a board member of the APA Society for Prescribing Psychology, and is the chair of the RxP Legislative Taskforce for the Washington State Psychological Association.

Program Narrative In this program, Dr. Shearer will discuss psychopharmacologic drugs that have recently been approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Emphasis will be on drugs that have a novel mechanism of action and that show promise for treating psychiatric disorders. Dr. Shearer will discuss why the reviewed drugs are relevant to psychologists’ practice, how the drugs are thought to work, notable or serious side effects, and any special considerations or applications. Time will be allowed for a robust question and answer session and dialogue regarding the real-life implications of these medications for patient treatment.

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Name three new psychotropic medications and their indications for use.

2. Describe at least one relatively new/novel mechanism of action of a psychotropic medication (how it works).

3. Describe at least one advantage for the use of a new psychotropic medication as opposed to psychopharmacologic treatment as usual.

Level of Learning: Intermediate

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FRIDAY PROGRAMS

State of the Field: CBT vs. Psychodynamic (1.5 CE) Milton Spett, PhD is the cofounder and co-leader of the New Jersey Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists.

He has published 43 articles on CBT and has given 62 continuing education workshops for New Jersey psychologists. He maintains a virtual and inperson private practice in Westfield, NJ.

1:50 pm - 3:20 pm Kenneth N. Levy, PhD, is a tenured Professor of Psychology, Associate Director of Clinical Training, and past Interim Co-Director of the Psychological Clinic at Pennsylvania State University, where he supervises practicums emphasizing contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy for personality disorders and directs an active research lab. Dr. Levy has authored more than 200 articles and chapters, as well as four books. His work has led to several awards.

Program Narrative In this program, the presenters will discuss the current state and future directions of the field of psychology from two different psychological orientations. Dr. Spett will describe 16 therapeutic mantras, short statements patients should say to themselves, to guide them toward functional thinking and adaptive behavior between sessions. Dr. Levy will discuss evidence-based psychodynamic psychotherapy. The focus will be on identified elements of effective psychodynamic treatment with special attention to the treatment of personality problems using Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Research findings will be presented, as well as clinical vignettes, to illustrate effective work. Recommendations regarding the future of psychotherapy research and practice will be discussed.

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Describe 16 "Therapeutic Mantras" that patients should say to themselves to guide them toward functional thinking and adaptive behavior between sessions.

2. Describe the sequence in which patients should confront distress-producing situations.

3. Explain when relaxation exercises augment, impede, or have no effect on CBT outcome.

4. Describe the essential elements of the psychodynamic model, particularly Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) for treating people with personality disorders, including relevant theory, constructs, and the steps involved in practicing.

5. Articulate several mechanisms of change in the treatment of personality problems from a psychodynamic and TFP perspective.

6. Describe the empirical evidence supporting psychodynamic psychotherapy and TFP, including findings from randomized clinical trials, and meta-analyses, and how this evidence compares with other treatments for BPD. Level of Learning: Intermediate

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FRIDAY PROGRAMS Integration of Psychopharmacology in Private Practice (1.5 CE)

3:40 pm - 5:10 pm

Brian R. Humphrey, PsyD, MSCP, is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist, mental health advocate, and academic scholar. His dedication spans the entire lifespan, impacting individuals in medical, community, and academic settings with a fervent commitment to serving marginalized, underserved, and diverse populations. A trailblazer in advancing prescription authority for clinical psychologists, Dr. Humphrey notably holds the historic distinction of being the first African American in his state to achieve licensure in this groundbreaking capacity, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering orce in the field of psychology.

Program Narrative This presentation is designed to enhance the integration of medical and behavioral health services by providing comprehensive, patient-centered psychopharmacological care insights and review of essential clinical and practice management considerations.

Participants will acquire the tools needed to navigate the complexities of psychopharmacology in private practice through a two-part format. Part I will cover critical clinical aspects, including an introduction to the Collaborative Care Model (CCM), diversity and psychopharmacology (with an emphasis on pharmacogenomics and ethnopharmacology), psychopharmacological conundrums, and ethical considerations. Part II will focus on essential processes in psychopharmacology within private practice, including a distinctive approach that combines traditional clinical psychology services like psychotherapy and psychological testing, equipment familiarity, pertinent support resources, and ongoing professional development.

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Understand the structure, benefits, and challenges of the collaborative care model in integrating psychotropic medication management into private practice settings.

2. Explore how cultural and gender diversity variables influences responses to psychiatric medications, with a focus on ethnopsychopharmacology and pharmacogenomics. Learn to conduct comprehensive patient interviews and provide clinical care services considering cultural backgrounds, family history, and gender differences for tailored treatment plans.

3. Recognize medical conditions that mimic mental health disorders and vice versa. Address challenges of polypharmacy, drug interactions, and substance use in psychiatric treatment, and emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration.

4. Navigate ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, and confidentiality in psychopharmacological practice. Learn to obtain informed consent, maintain confidentiality, and address conflicts of interest to ensure trust, safety, and quality of care when managing psychotropic medications.

5. Understand the structure and approach of managing a private practice offering psychotropic medication management and the integration of psychological testing to inform diagnostic considerations and medication decisions for holistic patient care.

6. Familiarize with essential equipment, documentation, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems for efficient practice management. Overview of integrating laboratory services, scheduling systems, and genetic testing resources for enhanced patient care.

7. Gain insights into essential clinical resources to aid in patient care, collaborative practice agreements, continuing education activities like obtaining CEUs and staying updated with professional literature. Apply concepts through a practical case example for improved clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Level of Learning: Intermediate, Advanced

SATURDAY PROGRAMS Scope of Practice Expansion and Prescribing Psychology: Is it Good for the Profession? (1.5 CE) 9:10 am - 10:40 am Derek Phillips, PsyD, MSCP, ABMP is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist in Illinois, board-certified in medical psychology, and employed as a clinical neuropsychologist in the Department of Neurology at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in central Illinois. He is also executive director of the MS in clinical psychopharmacology program within the School of Psychology and Counseling at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he also is an adjunct professor in the clinical psychology PhD program. Dr. Phillips is an APA fellow, past-president of APA Division 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology), pastpresident of the Illinois Psychological Association, and currently a member of the American Psychological Foundation Board of Trustees.

David Shearer, PhD is a clinical and prescribing psychologist for the Department of the Army at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) in the state of Washington. He is a core faculty member and Director of Behavioral Sciences for the MAMC family medicine residency. He has presented nationally on a variety of psychopharmacological topics, is the author of book chapters and articles on psychopharmacology, is a board member of the APA Society for Prescribing Psychology, and is the chair of the RxP Legislative Taskforce for the Washington State Psychological Association.

Daniel Goldberg, PhD has been a licensed New Jersey psychologist in private practice for over 35 years specializing in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with couples and individuals. In addition to being the former Director of the New Jersey Couples Therapy Training Program, as a faculty member of the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey, he supervises students and teaches psychoanalytic technique in the Chinese American Psychoanalytic Alliance. He is a Field Supervisor for GSAPP. He is editor of Contemporary Marriage: Special Topics In Couples Therapy (Dorsey Press,1985). His clinical interests include the application of Buddhist and Kabbalistic perspectives to healing.

Judith Steinman, PhD is an adjunct professor in the CSPP-Alliant International University’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) program and was program director from 2017-2022. She served as the president of APA’s Society for Prescribing Psychology (Division 55) in 2019 and as past-president from 2020-2022. She chairs the Division 55 Training Program Director Council and is founding chair of the Division 55 Legislative and Social Action Committee (LASAC). She is a member of numerous councils and committees. She co-authored the Division’s Specialty Petition to APA’s CRSPPP, allowing Clinical Psychopharmacology to be recognized as a specialty. Dr. Steinman serves as chair of the Hawaiʻi and Florida Psychological Associations’ RxP Committees. She is actively engaged in efforts to bring prescriptive authority for qualified psychologists to Hawai`i, Florida, and across the globe. She trains graduates from all of the MSCP programs for the national PEP exam.

Program Narrative Prescribing psychology is one of the newest specialties in professional psychology as recognized by the American Psychological Association. Prescribing psychology has expanded to be approved in seven states, the US territory of Guam, the Department of Defense, the Public Health Service, and the Indian Health Service. Psychologists have now been prescribing for over 25 years and claim a robust safety record and a wide variety of benefits to patients. Many additional states are planning legislative efforts to bring prescriptive authority to appropriately trained psychologists across the country.

The prescribing psychology movement has not been without critics. Similar to their opposition to the scope expansion of nurse practitioners, midwives, optometrists, and clinical pharmacists, the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association have been vociferous opponents to prescribing psychology, claiming danger to public safety. Further, some psychologists have also voiced concerns and/or outright opposition to this movement and specialty in professional psychology.

The New Jersey Psychological Association has assembled a dynamic panel to discuss these different viewpoints. Will psychologists who prescribe become “mini-psychiatrists?” Can prescribing psychologists provide safe and effective medication management services?

Does prescribing psychology threaten to undermine the core identity of clinical psychology?

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Identify three reasons opponents of prescriptive authority for psychologists cite as support for their position.

2. Identify three reasons supporters of prescriptive authority for psychologists cite as support for their position.

3. Produce a summary statement of the data regarding the efficacy, safety and impact on access, of prescriptive authority for psychologists.

4. Identify what states and agencies have granted prescriptive authority for psychologists.

Level of Learning: Intermediate, Advanced

SATURDAY PROGRAMS Leveraging AI in Private Practice and in Schools (1 CE)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lisa Jacovsky, MS is a Union College and Southern New Hampshire University psychology professor. She has been in applied behavior analysis for almost 10 years. This has provided her with extensive opportunities for research, writing, and providing training.

Program Narrative Educate participants about integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in education, private practice, or home settings. It covers the basics of AI, its application in education, tools, and practical implementation strategies. The course includes case studies, best practices, and interactive activities to provide hands-on experience with AI tools. Aiming to empower individuals, the program highlights AI's potential in personalized learning and overcoming educational barriers, ensuring all benefit from technological advancements.

Learning Objectives 1. Enhance Educator Competency in AI Applications: Equip educators with comprehensive knowledge and skills to effectively utilize AI tools and strategies in special education and inclusive classroom settings, fostering a more adaptive and personalized learning environment.

2. Promote Inclusivity and Accessibility in Education: Demonstrate how AI can address diverse learning needs, ensuring that students with disabilities and those requiring special education services receive equitable educational opportunities and enhancing overall classroom inclusivity.

3. Facilitate Practical Implementation and Innovation: Provide educators with the practical know-how to implement AI technologies in their teaching practices, encouraging innovation and the exploration of new methods to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Level of Learning: Introductory

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SATURDAY PROGRAMS

Diversity and the Future of Psychology: Expanding the Conversation (1.5 CE)

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Susan Esquilin, PhD is a licensed psychologist, trained in developmental and clinical psychology at the University of Chicago, with a diplomate in clinical psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. She has served on the faculties of Montclair State, Rutgers, and University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. Dr. Esquilin has testified as an expert in criminal, family court, and civil matters. She was part of a faculty that developed and taught a decade-long course sponsored by Rutgers School of Social Work and the NJ Department of Children and Families that trained psychologists and psychiatrists to function as expert evaluators in child protection matters. Dr. Esquilin has presented at both state and national conferences, and regularly teaches continuing education programs at Rutgers School of Social Work, for the NJ Children’s System of Care through University Behavioral HealthCare in NJ, and for Court Appointed Special Advocates in Essex County. Dr. Esquilin serves on the Model Court Committee in Essex County and is a member of the Equity and Fairness, as well as the Child Well-Being Subcommittees. She also serves on the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion for the NJ Psychological Association, is the co-chair of the Immigration Emergency Action Group, is currently president of the Essex-Union County Association of Psychologists, and was named New Jersey Psychologist of the Year for 2017.

Phyllis Bolling, PhD is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and has been employed at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for more than 25 years. She currently serves as director of NJIT’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (C-CAPS). Dr. Bolling has a PhD in Counseling Psychology and an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from State University of New York at Albany and a BS in Biology from Syracuse University.

Daniel Lee, PsyD is a seasoned clinician with 15 years of experience working with diverse populations utilizing creative problem solving skills in the areas of personnel management, program development, policy development, and organization of internal systems.

Throughout his career, he has developed exceptional supervisory, teaching, counseling, and interviewing skills and has a productive and proven history of fundraising, networking with external organizations, and resource development. Additionally, Dr. Lee demonstrates a strong practical knowledge of organizational, systemic, and executive coaching. In terms of facilitating organizational change, Dr. Lee has successfully engaged employees in strategic planning processes and trainings on service delivery model enhancement, which led to the Summer Programs at Frankford Group Ministry being recognized as a model program by the Philadelphia Foundation.

Program Narrative The US and New Jersey are becoming increasingly diverse as noted in the 2020 census citing New Jersey as the 7th most diverse state in the US. The consideration of this diversity from multiple perspectives is critical in considering the future of psychology. Whether it is consideration of systemic issues (such as access to doctoral training in psychology, financial hurdles, chokepoints in the undergraduate process that impact diverse students, the diversity of the psychology workforce and barriers and chokepoints to entering the profession and becoming a psychology professional); or issues related to access to treatment (such as service disparities and improving access to care for underserved populations, implementation of innovative treatments to diverse communities, culture-specific treatment, or cultural adaptations of evidence-based treatments) consideration of and addressing issues of diversity are essential to psychology’s future.

This workshop will review and examine three areas related to diversity and the future of psychology from the perspectives of systemic issues and treatment – RxP (prescriptive authority for psychologists), the EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology), and virtual reality therapy.

Prescriptive authority for psychologists (RxP) has been explored in several states, including New Jersey, as a means for improving access to care, particularly for underserved populations. RxP will be discussed from multiple viewpoints as they relate to access and treating diverse populations.

The EPPP has been viewed by many psychologists as a hurdle to overcome that, when passed, is forgotten. In fact, the EPPP, as well as the social work licensing exam, have played a significant role in maintaining the overrepresentation of White professionals in the mental health fields. Concerns about these exams have been raised that require further inquiry so that the needs of the public to access a diverse professional population are met.

Virtual reality therapy (VRT) is an emerging treatment modality that has been expanding to enhance mental healthcare and treat a variety of mental health disorders such as phobic disorders, anxiety-related disorders, PTSD, substance-related disorders, eating disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Issues of diversity and inclusion and the use of VRT will be addressed as they relate to diverse populations in treatment and other arenas.

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Identify populations that need additional psychopharmacology services and supports.

2. List strategies to address barriers to care.

3. Identify the diversity issues that are associated with passing or failing the licensing exams.

4. Discuss the specific issues in test development that have been identified as related to different pass rates by different group demographic groups.

5. Describe reality therapy as an emerging treatment modality.

6. Discuss issues of diversity as they relate to the use of virtual reality technology and treatment.

Level of Learning: Introductory

Precision Medicine, Dopamine Over-Reliance, and Digital Tools (1 CE)

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm

Jennifer Libby, MSW, LCSW has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years treating at-risk adolescents. In 2020, in response to the massive increase in teen suicide, school violence, and the failures of the tech and mental health industries, Jennifer joined with a team of Gen Z leaders to bring her practical, clinically indicated approaches to managing mental health challenges through Promly, an award winning, scalable, digital solution and social change movement.

Jennifer also works through many channels outside of Promly to deliver her message. She leads the team’s youth coalition & advocacy efforts in Congress and the White House, is a regular speaker on the subjects of mental health and technology, and has been featured on numerous podcasts, corporate webinars, and is a therapist in an upcoming documentary about athlete mental health in the NBA. She also provides consultation to likeminded groups, including the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, the Black Mental Health Brain Trust, is a board member of Mothers Against Media Addiction and The REAL Mental Health Foundation. She was recently named one of New Jersey’s top 100 Innovators in tech in 2024. Jennifer lives in New Jersey with her husband and 4 daughters and thinks every room should have a disco ball.

Program Narrative While the DSM has been the long-standing reference guide for clinicians in the field of mental health, precision medicine is making fast traction on helping clinicians to better treat clients with new insights on behavior and risk factors rooted in genetics. We have all heard there is a gene for substance abuse- but is that actually true? And if so, what is it? What about the genetic risk factors associated with ADHD and psychosis? What can you do as a clinician to better inform and empower your clients with knowledge while also understanding in plain language the role genetics may play in dopamine processing and addiction risk?

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Identify advances in precision medicine (genetic variations) to inform clinical care.

2. Analyze common genetic risk factors that may impact behavioral health outcomes for young people.

3. Learn about the latest research to help parents better understand their child’s genetic predispositions and the implications on utilizing different approaches to parenting based on associated genetic risk factors.

Level of Learning: Introductory, Intermediate

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SUNDAY PROGRAM

Niche Psychology: Forensics, Sex Therapy, Sports Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Health Psychology (3 CE) 8:30 am - 11:30 am Panelists: Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD is a clinical and forensic psychologist in Morristown, New Jersey. She provides a myriad of forensic interventions, has testified in court on numerous occasions throughout the State of New Jersey, has lectured at APA, NJPA, the Association of Family and Conciliation Court, Local and National Chapters, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, at the judges' yearly retreat, and for the newly appointed judges' orientation for the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Ashley Gorman, PhD is a board-certified neuropsychologist in private practice. She is the director of Atlas Neuropsychology. She completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Columbia University Medical Center. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She has been a practicing neuropsychologist in New Jersey for 15 years. Dr. Gorman works with adolescents and adults and specializes in memory disorders, ADHD, learning problems, autism, and complex psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Christine Hyde, LCSW, PhD is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist/Diplomate of Sex Therapy and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. She received a BS in Psychology from Fordham University, earned the degree of Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and received her PhD in Sexology from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. Dr. Hyde attended postgraduate Human Sexuality Institute Training at the Fogel Foundation in Washington, DC, as well as advanced training in Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment. She received her certification as a sex therapist from the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, which also conferred the title “Diplomate of Sex Therapy.” Dr. Hyde has been a participant, lecturer, and group facilitator for the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Human Sexuality Program for the past 15 years and a member of the Curriculum Committee of that program for the last 11 years. Dr. Hyde maintains a private practice where she sees individuals and couples with sex-related issues.

Alexandra Miller Clark, PsyD, MSCP is the host of “Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra” podcast (www.psychologyamerica.com). Podcasts are otherwise known as free Internet radio on demand, and Dr. Alexandra’s episodes can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more. Through exchanges with her guests, Dr. Alexandra seeks to freely share access to psychology and bring “new learning about psychology, stories and good company to listeners.” Dr. Alexandra, a mother of four and stepmother of four more, has also written a children’s book entitled There’s Always Hope. She runs a private group practice, Live Well Psychology Center, LLC, out of Sparta, NJ (www.livewelllpsychologycenter.com).

Darren Lumbard, PhD is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Springfield, NJ, and an advocate for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. He has over 20 years post-doctoral clinical experience working with a diverse range of clients and complexity both in the UK and the US. The early part of his career was focused on clients with complex clinical and forensic psychopathology, but in more recent years his clinical focus has shifted to supporting clients to reach optimal levels of functioning in the areas of wellness, work, academic and sporting performance.

SUNDAY PROGRAM

Niche Psychology: Forensics, Sex Therapy, Sports Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Health Psychology (3 CE)

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Program Narrative The overall theme of this presentation is about the variety of specializations that psychologists can assume in private practice. Like medicine, psychologists are increasingly developing niche practices of specialization, recognizing the difficulties of maintaining a generic practice that requires ongoing education in numerous areas is unyielding given the information overload. The presenters will discuss the required training for each area of specialization, the pros and cons of their individual specializations, and the current trend and development of each area of specialization.

Learning Objectives Attendees will be able to: 1. Understand the various roles and interventions performed by forensic psychologists.

2. Identify the liabilities and benefits associated with a forensic specialty.

3. Understand the required education, training, and experience to practice as a forensic psychologist.

4. Understand how psychologists can have a role in diabetes awareness and prevention.

5. Understand the training requirements for clinical neuropsychology.

6. Identify aspects of the changing landscape of referral questions-from lesion to functional applications.

7. Compare computerized screening tools versus traditional neuropsychological evaluations.

8. Understand the lack of parity and accessibility of neuropsychological services within Medicaid.

9. Identify various roles of performance psychologists, pathways to relevant experience.

10. Understand how performance psychology interventions can enhance quality of life.

Level of Learning: Intermediate, Advanced

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Relax!

Take time away and relax at these local Asbury Park destinations!

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The Cookman Corridor: “April through November you’ll find a ‘walking mall’ model downtown, with Cookman Avenue and other streets closed to vehicular traffic, allowing greater space for outdoor dining, pop-up sidewalk vendors, and room for folks to stroll, shop, and stop to eat.”

Stroll along the boardwalk and downtown and enjoy the en plein air Wooden Walls Mural Project, which is a collaborative effort that thoughtfully brings art to Asbury Park with local, national, and international artists. A great way to enjoy yourself or introduce your kids to art and emerging artists! Use these unique pieces of art as a stunning background for photo ops!

Visit https://woodenwallsproject.com/

Your four-legged family member is welcome to join you on this fun weekend getaway when you stay at The Asbury Hotel! Fresh air and play time await at the Asbury Park Dog Beach! Dogs that are licensed and supervised by their owners are permitted on the boardwalk from September 15 to May 15. Visit https://www.cityofasburypark.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1515 for more information. (The Asbury Hotel is pet Friendly!)

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Explore!

Take time to experience the sights and unique attractions Asbury Park has to offer!

Stop by the Asbury Park Cyclery on Main Street for rentals, including tag-a-longs and kid-size bikes. It’s worth seeing the town on wheels along the bike paths! Ask about their four-wheel, covered surrey rides that are big enough to fit the whole family for a full family-friendly experience. Visit the above link for more details!

Located on the iconic boardwalk the Silverball Retro Arcade is a step back in time and is a thrilling tribute to pinball and video gaming! Be transported back in time by the dazzling lights and sounds of over 150 games, from pinball machines to arcade games dating to the 1950s, you, colleagues, and the family can play your gaming hearts out!

Play for as long and as much as you like because the old-school bag of quarters isn’t needed (you pay one price to enter!).

Explore the Asbury Park Boardwalk, a historic beachfront promenade splashed with vibrant murals, where you’ll find fantastic food, eclectic boutiques, family fun, colorful nightlife, and one of the best live music scenes in the world! No matter who you are, where you’re coming from, or what you’re into, there’s something for everyone at the Asbury Park Boardwalk!

Prefer something a little spooky? Visit the Paranormal Museum to learn about Asbury Park’s deep, dark history that dates back to pre-colonial times! Take a guided tour, browse exhibits, or take a moonlit stroll and learn about the Ghosts of the Boardwalk!

Advanced bookings required. Plan your visit here!

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