Texas Psychological Association 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Growing Psychology
November 16–18, 2017 Westin Houston at the Galleria Houston, Texas www.texaspsyc.org
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Convention Programming TPA’s Annual Convention is, without a doubt, among the finest state psychological association annual conventions held each year. The convention schedule consists of cutting-edge programming taught by presenters who have expertise and experience in their presentation areas. You will leave the convention with fresh ideas. With proper planning, it is possible to earn all of the endorsed professional development hours required to renew your TSBEP license.
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Exhibits and Sponsors
TPA’s Annual Convention is designed to meet the needs of mental health professionals and students of psychology. We have verified that the following licensing boards accept Texas Psychological Association endorsed professional development credit:
Join the fantastic group of exhibitors and sponsors who support psychology and Texas Psychological Association through exhibiting their products and services. Thus far, the following have committed to support psychology in Texas through participation in this convention:
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Exhibit Hours Thursday, Nov. 16 (7:30 am–7:30 pm) Friday, Nov. 17 (7:30 am–5 pm) Saturday, Nov. 18 (7:30 am–12 pm)
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Keynote + Invited Speakers KEYNOTE Melanie Greenberg, phd
Melanie Greenberg, PhD, is a practicing psychologist, author, speaker, and life/business coach, with more than 20 years of experience working in academic, research, and clinical settings. A recognized expert on stress management and trauma, she draws on neuroscience, mindfulness, behavioral health, and positive psychology in her work, blending science with
INVITED American Psychological Association Legal + Regulatory Staff Workshop
THURSDAY | 1:30–3:30 PM | PD: 2 HRS Innovative Practice Models: Full Spectrum of Opportunity
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THURSDAY | 3:45–5:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS Ask the Attorneys Town Hall
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FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS Working with Payors to Foster Better Care
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SATURDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS Risk Management and Legal Considerations in Innovative Practice Models 4 2017 TPA ANNUAL CONVENTION
mindful wisdom and heart-based compassion.
She has also been interviewed on numerous radio shows and podcasts.
Melanie is the author of The Stress-Proof Brain (New Harbinger) – an Amazon bestseller in neuropsychology and stress management. She also writes The Mindful Self-Express blog, which has more than million page-views, for Psychology Today. She has published articles in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals, including The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Health Psychology.
With more than 50,000 followers, Melanie was named one of the 30 Most Prominent Psychologists to follow on Twitter by the British Psychological Association. Learn more at drmelaniegreenberg.com.
A popular media expert, she has been featured on CNN, Forbes, BBC Radio, ABC News, Yahoo, Lifehacker, and the Huffington Post, as well as in Business Insider, Self, Redbook, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Women’s Day, and Marie Claire.
INVITED Julie B. Kaplow, phd, abpp Julie B. Kaplow, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Kaplow received her BA in psychology at the University of Michigan. After receiving her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Duke University, she completed a clinical internship at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. She then received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of traumatized children at the Center for Medical and Refugee Trauma at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Kaplow served on the faculty in
Keynote
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | PD: 1 HR The New Frontier of Brain Science in the Treatment of Stress and Trauma
Workshop
FRIDAY | 2:15 PM–4:15PM | PD: 2 HRS Neuroplasticity and Positive Brain Change: Its Role in Treating Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma
both medical center settings (Boston University Medical School, New Jersey Medical School) and psychology departments (John Jay College of Criminal Justice) before returning to the University of Michigan in 2007. Dr. Kaplow’s primary research and clinical interests focus on the psychological consequences of childhood trauma and loss, with an emphasis on effective coping strategies that can help to inform interventions for children. She has co-authored two books, Collaborative Treatment of Traumatized Children and Teens: A Trauma Systems Therapy Approach and a children’s book, Samantha Jane’s Missing Smile: A Story about Coping with the Loss of a Parent.
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SATURDAY | 9:15 AM–4:15PM | PD: 6 HRS Using Theory and Research to Promote Bereavement-Informed Assessment among Grieving Youth
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Registration + Cancellations All attendees and speakers must register for the convention. Notice of cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in the TPA Central Office by 5 pm on Friday, October 27. Cancellation requests received after this date will not be refunded. All cancellation notices along with requests for refund must be in writing and mailed, emailed or faxed to: Texas Psychological Association 464 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 401 Cedar Park, Texas 78613 admin@texaspsyc.org (888) 511-1305 Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. A 20% cancellation/ processing fee will be assessed for refunds that are granted. Refunds will be processed within 30 days after completion of convention. It is suggested that you call or email to verify that your cancellation was received before the deadline.
Awards The Texas Psychological Association Distinguished Professional Awards will be presented during a luncheon on Friday, November 17. Please make every attempt to attend this luncheon, which is complimentary with full and Friday registrations.
Program Committee No event of the magnitude of the TPA Annual Convention would be possible without the dedicated, and often unappreciated, work of volunteer members. They are committed to insuring that your Annual Convention will be the best educational experience possible. Their loyalty and dedication to this endeavor are vital contributions that add value to membership in TPA. Should you see any of the committee members listed below, please take a moment to thank them: Sydney Kroll Register, PhD (Chair), Robin Burks, PhD, Lillie Haynes, PhD, Craig Henderson, PhD, Temperance Johnson, PhD, Jeff Temple, PhD, Hillary Warrington
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Programming Tracks Aging THURSDAY | 9:15–11:15 AM
Evidence-based Considerations for the Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Older Adult Populations
THURSDAY | 3:45–4:45 PM
Digital Assessment and Older Adults
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Missing Chapters on Aging and Special Populations
Assessment THURSDAY | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Best Practices in Law Enforcement Preemployment Psychological Evaluations
THURSDAY | 9:15–11:15 AM
Evidence-based Considerations for the Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Older Adult Populations
THURSDAY | 1:30–4:30 PM
Utilizing Assessment Tools for Differential Diagnosis in Children
FRIDAY | 2:15–4:15 PM
Assessment Tools for Behavioral Medicine
Couples/MFT FRIDAY | 2:15–5:15 PM
Clinical Advances Treating Stepfamilies
SATURDAY | 8:00–11:00 AM
What Do Contemporary Systemic Psychotherapists Actually Do in Practice? A Unified Framework for Improving Practice
SATURDAY | 12:45–3:45 PM
Working with Emotion to Strengthen Attachment: A Brief Introduction to Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Cultural Diversity THURSDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
Ethical Issues in Providing Psychological Services to Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
THURSDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
The Growing Role of Deportation Fear in Mental Healthcare
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THURSDAY | 8:00–11:00 AM
Will I Ever Be “Culturally Competent”?: How to Infuse Diversity into Daily Practice
Developmental / Learning Disabilities
THURSDAY | 1:30–3:30 PM
THURSDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
Multicultural Counseling Competence: Putting Theory into Practice
THURSDAY | 3:45–4:45PM
Ethical Issues in Providing Psychological Services to Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A Student Executive Board Symposium: Multiculturalism in Psychology with a Focus on Marginalized Groups
SATURDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Ethical / Legal
Growing Psychology When Clients Straddle Two Worlds: Acculturation in Practice
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Working with Religiously Diverse Clients
FRIDAY | 2:15–4:15 PM
Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Trauma in LGBTQ Youth
FRIDAY | 2:15–5:15 PM
Integrating Culture into Psychotherapy: Practical Skills for Cultural Competence
SATURDAY | 8:00–9:00 AM
Impact of Strict Adherence to Masculine Gender Roles
SATURDAY | 10:15–11:15 AM
Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Families Employing Language Brokering
SATURDAY | 10:15–11:15 AM
Working with Gender Diverse Adolescents: Addressing Needs of the Client, Family, and Beyond
SATURDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
A Systemic Approach to Refugee Trauma Healing: Needs, Advocacy, and Community Collaborations
SATURDAY | 12:45–4:45 PM
The Brief Behavioral Intervention: Overview and Adaptations for Diagnostically and Ethnically Diverse Families
Rosemary Kennedy: A Case Study and Historical Perspective
THURSDAY | 1:30–4:30 PM
When Psychologists Disagree: Ethical Issues When Seeking Consultation about Adolescent High-Risk Behavior
THURSDAY | 3:45–5:15 PM Ask the Attorneys Town Hall
THURSDAY | 5:30–6:30 PM TSBEP Update
FRIDAY | 2:15–5:15 PM
Know When to Hold ’Em; Know When to Fold ’Em; Know When to Walk Away: Records, Lawyers, Subpoenas, and Client Privacy
SATURDAY | 12:45–2:45 PM
Intersectionality of Ethics across Professional Domains
SATURDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
Risk Management and Legal Considerations in Innovative Practice Models
SATURDAY | 12:45–3:45 PM
Ethical Considerations in Complex Custody Evaluations with Allegations of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
Forensics THURSDAY | 1:30–4:30 PM
The Psychologist’s Role in Juvenile Waiver to Adult Court Evaluations
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Growing Psychology: Future Opportunities in Forensic Psychology
FRIDAY | 4:30–5:30 PM
The Evolving Role of Psychologists within the Criminal Justice and Court Systems
Programming Tracks SATURDAY | 12:45–3:45 PM
Ethical Considerations in Complex Custody Evaluations with Allegations of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
SATURDAY | 12:45–4:45 PM
Professional Issues in Juvenile Evaluations: Chapter 55 to Transfer to Adult Court
General THURSDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Crisis Navigation: Six Steps and Some Secret Sauce for Helping Your Clients through a Crisis
SATURDAY | 8:00–11:00 AM
Effectively Treating Bipolar Depression and Mania in an Outpatient Setting
FRIDAY | 2:15–3:15 PM
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Yoga Techniques as an Additional Therapeutic Tool Zen Mindfulness for End-of-Life Related Counseling
FRIDAY | 3:30–4:30 PM
Dare to be Inconvenienced: A Simple Solution to the Obesity Epidemic, Health Care Crisis, and Global Warming
SATURDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Navigating the Medical Minefield: Psychological Practice in a Large Metropolitan Medical System
SATURDAY | 3:00–5:00 PM
Enhancing Patient Outcomes by Integrating Psychosocial Interventions with Electroconvulsive Therapy Care
Health Psychology THURSDAY | 8:00–9:00 AM
Integrative Medicine: Improving Health and Quality of Life for Individuals with Medical Illness
Military
THURSDAY | 1:30–5:30 PM
Growing Psychology: Services for MilitaryConnected Students
Diagnosis, Psychological Evaluation, Treatment Strategies, and Medication to Treat Patients with Dementia
THURSDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Sit Back, Relax, Earn Credit TPA's Online Learning Library is Open for Business Titles Include: Integrated Behavioral Healthcare: A "How-To" Workshop LGBTQ Ally Development: Four Steps For Building Competence Special Problems in Conducting Competency Evaluations The Paper Trail: Client Records, Confidentiality, and enjoying a safe practice Writing Wrongs and Writing Right: Generating Effective Assessment Reports (And Staying Sane Doing It) Patients at Risk to Die From Suicide: Assessment, Management, and Intervention How to Prepare a Professional Will
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Brief and Efficacious Treatment of Co-morbid PTSD/Chronic Pain Military Trauma and the Family System
SATURDAY | 12:45–2:45 PM
Mood Dysregulation in a Veteran Population
Neuropsychology THURSDAY | 8:00–11:00 AM
Evidence-based Practice in the Rehabilitation of Attention and Memory Impairments Following Acquired Brain Injury
THURSDAY | 1:30–3:30 PM
The Importance of Developing Metacognitive Skills for Improved Executive Function and Patient Resiliency: Overcoming Barriers
FRIDAY | 9:00–10:00 AM
The New Frontier of Brain Science in the Treatment of Stress and Trauma
FRIDAY | 2:15–4:15 PM
Neuroplasticity and Positive Brain Change: Its Role in Treating Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma
SATURDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
Chasing Rainbows and Unicorns: Considering Effort, Motivation, and Engagement in Pediatric Cognitive and Academic Assessment
Private Practice/Business THURSDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
Improving Therapist Efficacy Using Client Feedback
THURSDAY | 8:00–11:00 AM
Why Incorporate? Why Not? Information You Probably Didn’t Get in Your Graduate Training
THURSDAY | 1:30–3:30 PM
Public Speaking and Media Engagement: PEC Speakers Bureau Training
THURSDAY | 1:30–3:30 PM
Innovative Practice Models: Full Spectrum of Opportunity
THURSDAY | 1:30–4:30 PM
Working with Emotions in Psychotherapy: Experiential Strategies for Emotional Awareness, Regulation, and Transformation
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Programming Tracks FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Thriving in Our Work: Understanding and Practicing the Ethical Mandate of Self Care
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Working with Payors to Foster Better Care
FRIDAY | 2:15–4:15 PM
Grow Your Ability to Differentiate Between OCD, OCPD, and ASD: An Interactive Skills Acquisition Workshop
SATURDAY | 8:00–11:00 AM
Revealing a Treatment Model for Near Death Experiencers
RxP THURSDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
What Is My Patient Taking and Why: The Basics of Psychopharmacology
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
The Prescriptive Privileges Movement in Texas and Personal Experiences with Psychopharmacological Consultation
Professional Development Since October 1, 2014, all TSBEP licensees renewing their licenses have been required to show completion of 20 hours of professional development. At least three of those 20 hours must be in the areas of ethics, the Board’s Rules of Conduct, or professional responsibility. Examples include: confidentiality, patient rights, dual relationships, sexual harassment, billing fraud, HIPAA, risk management, and duty to report. At least three of those 20 hours must be in the area of cultural diversity. Examples include: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, national
origin, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and social economic status. Ten of those 20 hours MUST be earned from or endorsed by national, regional, state, or local psychological associations, public school districts, regional service centers for public school districts, or psychology programs at regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Ten of those 20 hours MAY be earned from any of the sources from which you have earned qualifying CE before, as long as it is directly related to the practice of psychology.
School / Child / Adolescent THURSDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
FRIDAY | 2:15–4:15 PM
Healthy Relationships for Preteens, Teens, and Young Adults: Video Games and Social Media to Educate in and out of the Classroom
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Assessing and Responding to Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-injury: Practical Tools for Treating Today’s Youth
THURSDAY | 10:15–11:15 AM
SATURDAY | 8:00–10:00 AM
SATURDAY | 12:45–3:45 PM
Effectively Working with Parents as a Pediatric Psychologist
Diagnosis and Treatment of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: The Paradigm Shift
THURSDAY | 2:45–4:45 PM
SATURDAY | 9:15 AM–4:15 PM
Resilience Starts in Schools: SEL for Healthy Relationships
FRIDAY | 10:15–11:15 AM
Understanding and Treating PANDAS
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Weight Spectrum Extremes in Latino Adolescents: Addressing Complex Needs through a Unique Behavioral Health Model
FRIDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Untangling the Complex Diagnostic Differential of Autism and Psychosis in Children: A Multidisciplinary Approach
FRIDAY | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sex Trafficking: The Psychological and Emotional Impact on Trauma Victims
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Creating Professional Development Opportunities for Students: Strategies for Students, Mentors, and Program Directors ABPP Board Certification: Successfully Navigating the Process, Early Career, and Beyond
Using Theory and Research to Promote Bereavement-informed Assessment among Grieving Youth
Tech-based Psychology
SATURDAY | 12:45 PM–4:45 PM
Digital Assessment and Older Adults
Students
It Takes a Village: Recommendations for Promoting Integration of Electronic Health Information
THURSDAY | 3:45–4:45 PM
SATURDAY | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Professional Issues in Juvenile Evaluations: Chapter 55 to Transfer to Adult Court
A Student Executive Board Symposium: Multiculturalism in Psychology with a Focus on Marginalized Groups
THURSDAY | 3:45–4:45 PM FRIDAY | 4:30–5:30 PM
A Practical Guide for Offering Psychological Health Promotion Interventions to Small Groups in Online Virtual Worlds
Schedule Thursday 7:00–7:45 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00–9:00 AM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Integrative Medicine: Improving Health and Quality of Life for Individuals with Medical Illness (W67) Chelsea Ratcliff, PhD, Sarah Prinsloo, PhD, Elyse Thakur, PhD
As our healthcare system seeks to decrease medical costs while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, there is increasing interest in integrating evidence-based behavioral medicine into routine medical care. This symposium will present research on several complementary interventions delivered in a traditional healthcare setting to patients with a variety of medical diagnoses. Specifically, we will examine the impact of 1) cognitive behavioral stress management and mindfulness meditation on anxiety related to stressful medical procedures, 2) biofeedback and neurofeedback on pain after chemotherapy, and 3) cognitive-behavioral therapy on gastrointestinal symptoms for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. We will also discuss challenges and opportunities to implementing evidence-based integrative medicine into “real world” clinical practice. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the impact of three different integrative medicine approaches (cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness meditation, neurofeedback) on the health and quality of life of patients seen in medical settings; » Identify the challenges of providing integrative/behavioral medicine in traditional medical settings; » Discuss opportunities to implement evidence-based integrative medicine in medical settings.
8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: The Growing Role of Deportation Fear in Mental Healthcare (SO1) Amanda Venta, PhD, Cassandra Bailey, MA, Alfonso Mercado, PhD
The broad aim of this symposium is to describe the effects of deportation fear on the mental health of immigrants in the U.S. The symposium will begin with an introduction to current immigration law and a review of existing research regarding the mental health of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S., particularly the role that fear of deportation plays. Presenters will then describe current experiences conducting research with and providing clinical services for undocumented immigrants in various clinical settings. Ms. Bailey will describe an ongoing data collection effort at a school for recently immigrated youth and clinical practice with youth in Office of Refugee Resettlement custody. Dr. Mercado will focus on an ongoing data collection effort at a Humanitarian Respite Center in a border community and clinical practice with adults and families. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe existing knowledge regarding the role of deportation fear in immigrant mental health; » Provide a basic foundation of immigration law as it relates to unlawful entry and deportation; » Provide quantitative and qualitative data regarding deportation fears and mental health in immigrant adolescents; » Provide quantitative and qualitative data regarding deportation fears and mental health in immigrant adults; » Discuss implications of deportation fear for research and clinical practice in Texas.
8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Ethical Issues in Providing Psychological Services to Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (W40) Charlotte Kimmel, PhD, Andrew Griffin, PhD
As increasing numbers of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are treated in a variety of community and residential settings, the range and challenges for developing treatment approaches will also increase. We will focus on issues involved in providing psychological services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through the use of case studies as well as the experiences of workshop participants, we will discuss treatment problem issues including sex offender treatment, substance abuse, trauma informed care, and the development of behavioral treatment plans. Psychologists working with special populations often must provide an ethical balance between the best interests of the individual client and other competing interests including safety issues for the community, legal considerations such as those involved in the legislation on registered sex offenders, agency policies and procedures, and effective, evidence-based treatment for the individual client according to best psychological practices. Attitudes toward persons with cognitive disabilities will also be discussed in the context of best practices, along with the issues of malingering, requirements of the regulatory system, and related topics. The workshop will highlight valuable issues for those psychologists working with special populations including juveniles, offender populations, and persons with various levels of cognitive disabilities. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify at least three key terms and concepts for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; » Discuss at least two potential differences in treatment approaches for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; » Identify at least two potential ethical issues affecting psychological services for
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Improving Therapist Efficacy using Client Feedback (W44) Leonard Bohanon, PhD, Stephanie GabelZepeda, PhD
The Partners for Change Outcomes Management System (PCOMS) provides a means for therapists to systemically use client feedback to improve therapy outcomes. The basic elements of the PCOMS system can be obtained free of charge for most users. This workshop will present the theory and research underlying PCOMS, describe the process of implementing PCOMS, and discuss challenges and common mistakes in implementing PCOMS. The presenters will be available to discuss implementation at attendees’ organizations and/or practices. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the relationship between systematic gathering of client feedback and therapy efficacy; » Understand how to begin basic use of PCOMS; » Explain common complications in the implementation and use of PCOMS.
8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Assessing and Responding to Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-injury: Practical Tools for Treating Today’s Youth (W46) Nicholas Westers, PsyD
This workshop will initially provide an update on the latest research investigating DSM-5 criteria for the proposed Nonsuicidal Self-injury (NSSI) Disorder. Focus will also be on differentiating NSSI from suicide and assessing specific characteristics of NSSI that, if present, may increase risk for a suicide attempt. The primary focus of this workshop will be on discussing what specific questions to ask about NSSI during an assessment of the behavior, why to ask these questions, and how to ask them. The workshop will then focus on common treatment approaches. Participants will apply this information in a brief workshop activity in which they will break into small groups, assess the potential risk for suicide among NSSI case examples, and discuss clinical impressions with one another based on the information presented. The workshop
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will conclude with open discussion, including opportunity for questions and answers. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe discrepancies between NSSI research and DSM-5 criteria of the proposed NSSI Disorder; » Explain key characteristics of NSSI behavior that may increase the risk for future suicide attempt; » Recall at least three important questions to ask adolescents who engage in NSSI; » Discuss common treatment strategies for NSSI.
8:00–11:00 AM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Will I Ever Be “Culturally Competent”?: How to Infuse Diversity into Daily Practice (W03)
Laura Howe-Martin, PhD, Mona A. Robbins, PhD This interactive workshop will highlight challenges and practical solutions for infusing a broad spectrum of cultural diversity awareness into routine, daily practice in psychology. Often, “diversity” can be viewed as an afterthought, instead of a necessary, core piece of patient assessment, intervention, and supervision. Furthermore, the expectation of becoming entirely “culturally competent” can be daunting, even for the seasoned professional. This workshop will promote participant growth and learning through a combination of self-reflection, brief lectures, and interactive activities. A strong emphasis will be placed on finding practical solutions for increasing cultural humility and diversity awareness in patient care. Case vignettes and audience feedback will be incorporated to address and discuss unique challenges related to diversity in assessment, intervention, and supervision. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Define and differentiate cultural competence vs. cultural humility; » Identify at least two areas in which your own approach to diversity in assessment, intervention, or supervision could be improved; » Identify at least one new approach to integrating brief cultural assessment into all initial patient interactions.
8:00–11:00 AM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Evidence-based Practice in the Rehabilitation of Attention and Memory Impairments Following Acquired Brain Injury (W23) Kelley Beck, PhD, Kier Bison, PhD
Cognition is a key factor in outcomes following acquired brain injury (stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc.). The rehabilitation of cognitive impairments has a varied history, though recently significant strides have been taken to translate available evidence into clinical practice. Among healthcare professionals, psychologists are uniquely trained to be able to assess and treat cognitive deficits, along with the associated emotional adjustment issues experienced by survivors of acquired brain injury. This course will provide an introduction to evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation specifically of attentional and memory disorders post acquired brain injury. An emphasis will be placed on describing the types of impairment typically seen in clinical practice, as well as in how to approach intervention. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » State a general definition of cognitive rehabilitation; » Describe two approaches for remediation of attention impairments; » Differentiate between evidence-based recommendations for treating mild/moderate memory impairments compared with severe memory impairments; » Describe the three stages of training in the use of memory notebooks.
8:00–11:00 AM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Why Incorporate? Why Not?: Information You Probably Didn’t Get in Your Graduate Training (W10) Michael Flynn, PhD
The days of an individual psychologist working alone for thirty or so years are passing. More and more, psychologists ally themselves with colleagues in groups and larger organizations. Such alliances expose psychologists, despite personal innocence and good intentions, to entanglement in colleagues’ legal issues. There are ways to avoid becoming involved in a colleague’s legal problems. The combined – and accurate – use of business structures, insurance, and best practices can provide good legal protection. This workshop will review how vicarious liability can affect your practice,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 and how a sound business entity can work to protect you, your assets, and your sound sleep. Several business entities and devices that can protect you will be identified and their advantages and disadvantages explored. The workshop will also explore how liability insurance works to provide protection for psychologists. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand the threat of vicarious liability; » Distinguish among several viable business entities and their advantages and disadvantages; » Understand the business devices that offer liability protection and how to use them; » Describe what is protected by professional liability insurance and to distinguish among the most common companies.
8:00 AM–12:00 PM | PD: 4 HRS WORKSHOP: Best Practices in Law Enforcement Pre-employment Psychological Evaluations (W13)
Frances Douglas, PsyD, Lisa Garmezy, PhD, Brandy Miller, PhD This workshop will be an extended version of a TPA 2016 Conference Workshop on best practices for psychologists in the screening of law enforcement employees as requested by attendees at the 2016 presentation. It is intended for psychologists who are currently engaged in the practice of pre-employment psychological screening of law enforcement applicants and for those psychologists who are considering developing a specialization in this area of practice. Psychologists have had a role in screening police applicants in Texas for over two decades. Psychologists performing competent pre-employment evaluations help to protect the public from the hiring of unstable or biased law enforcement officers. Pre-employment evaluations are also required for others in the law enforcement field, including jailers and dispatchers. Best practices for conducting these evaluations will be presented. Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) rules for preemployment evaluations will be covered. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Explain the role of psychologists in the screening and selection of law enforcement employees in Texas including the relationship of the psychologist to the law
enforcement agency for whom they provide the screenings and to TCOLE; » Describe the ethical and competency issues involved in establishing a practice specialization in pre-employment psychological evaluation of public safety candidates, including how to obtain necessary training and resources; » Understand best practices for conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for peace officers and other TCOLE certified occupations, including relevant psychological screening dimensions, standards for assessment instruments; » Understand the difference between law enforcement pre-employment evaluations and other specialized evaluations that may be requested by law enforcement agencies.
9:15–11:15 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Evidence-based Considerations for the Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Older Adult Populations (W70) Carlson Zhao, PhD
This workshop will review neurodegenerative diseases common in older adults and discuss appropriate assessment and intervention alternatives. Participants will learn about evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other diagnoses as well as clinical resources for older adults in the Houston area. She will also discuss major research she co-authored that was published this spring on the role of positive aging in clinical practice. Participants will learn about the many challenges associated with intergenerational families and caregivers of older adults. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe evidence-based treatments for older adults in multiple settings; » Explain the role of assessment in older adult populations and appropriate referral/ treatment planning for specialized neuropsychological evaluations; » Understand ethical implications of clinical practice with older adults.
10:15–11:15 AM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Effectively Working with Parents as a Pediatric Psychologist (W55) Alice Ann Holland, PhD, Katie Sardone, PhD
This workshop will review important considerations and strategies for effectively working with the parents of your pediatric patients in both evaluation and therapy settings. We will discuss special considerations for patients who are transitioning into young adulthood and how best to support the patient’s autonomy while still respecting and valuing the input of the parent. Special considerations for working with separated or divorced parents will be reviewed. This workshop also will cover how and when to address common misconceptions or maladaptive beliefs held by parents that may hinder the efficacy of therapeutic work with the child and/ or may represent a detriment to the child’s neuropsychological development. Relevant case examples will be reviewed. Audience participation will be welcomed throughout the workshop, with the goal of learning from one another’s experiences. This workshop is designed to be accessible to psychologists with varying levels of experience in working with parents of pediatric patients. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify positive and negative parental behaviors associated with pediatric services; » Learn evidence-based strategies to improve parental involvement in both evaluation and therapy contexts; » Describe ethical and legal considerations related to parental involvement in mental health services.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Growing Psychology: Services for Military-connected Students (S04) Walter Penk, PhD, Shelly Riggs, PhD, Karen Kalmbach, PhD, James McGuffin, MA
APA recently established an Office for Veterans and Health Policies. Goals include expanding practices by psychologists to improve adjustment and productivity for military personnel transitioning to civilian status. This Symposium’s goals are to discuss developing resources for TPA, using empirically validated approaches designed and delivered by psychologists. New state and federal laws (Post 9/11 GI Bill; VA Choice Act of 2014;
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Affordable Care Act of 2010) are increasing the role of psychologists, including those in private practice, in delivering manual-based models of services for student veterans in Texas colleges. Learning objectives include techniques to improve academic performance preparing veterans for education and employment. Attendees will discuss trauma theories for models of interventions among student veterans, families of veterans, peer students, faculty, and staff. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the psychological functioning of student veterans and how symptoms affect college success; » Explain how relational contexts relate to student veterans’ functioning; » Explain how military cultural competence increases engagement, persistence, and academic success; » Discuss implications of psychological services for college counselors and admin-
istrators to improve services for student veterans; » Highilight unique differences between student veterans and students who are not veterans, as well as differences between combat trauma and civilian traumas.
potentially, uncover the seeds of personal growth. This interactive workshop includes a focus on finding practical strategies as well as utilizing relevant research on resilience, self-compassion, and post-traumatic growth.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Crisis Navigation: Six Steps and Some Secret Sauce for Helping Your Clients through a Crisis (W32)
» Explore a six-step process designed to help clients navigate through crises effectively; » Develop a toolbox of practical strategies to assist clients through the different stages of a crisis; » Understand factors that create a greater opportunity for post-traumatic growth to occur.
Susan Mecca, PhD
Clients frequently arrive in our practices due to a crisis in their personal or professional lives. With everything that is swirling through their lives, a simple six-step process can provide the anchor they need to navigate through the challenging times more effectively. By helping clients focus on what they can control and utilize inner resources as well as communities of support, we can help our clients make it through the difficult times and,
At the conclusion, you will be able to:
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: What Is My Patient Taking and Why: The Basics of Psychopharmacology (W38) Katherine Pang, PhD
This workshop will begin with an introduction to the following classifications of medications: anxiolytics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. The workshop will then briefly identify the main neurotransmitters and basic neuroscience of mechanisms of action of psychopharmacological agents. The workshop will then review a few of the more commonly seen prescriptions in patient management in a psychotherapy practice, the symptoms targeted by the medication, more common side effects, drug-to-drug interactions, adverse reactions, and at-risk populations. A brief review of the current literature on first-line treatment and the importance of collaboration/consultation with the prescriber will also be discussed. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Recognize and describe different classes and types of psychotropic drugs; » Summarize and explain the main symptoms, side effects, adverse reactions, and at-risk populations of different psychotropic drugs; » Explain important principles associated with collaboration/consultation with prescribers; » Apply and relate the current literature to understanding first-line treatments.
11:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 1 HR RESEARCH PAPERS On the Feasibility and Integrity of Key Strategies Training (RP06a) Leslie Kelley, PhD, Jeff Harris, PhD
Key Strategies Training (KST) is designed to help psychotherapists understand and
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 implement strategies from cognitive therapy, behavioral activation, and emotion-focused therapy. The current study explored trainees’ knowledge of key strategies from pre-test and post-test essays and their ability to demonstrate strategies in standardized role-play scenarios. Results indicated that students improved in their knowledge of key strategies, were capable of differentiating between strategies, and were able to competently adhere to KST protocol on the role-play demonstration. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Teach a basic process of organizing strategies from three empirically-based treatments; » Demonstrate how strategies are related to parallel therapeutic processes; » Inform therapists of the feasibility and integrity results of the KST system of training.
Cultural Humility, Religion, and Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Populations (RP06b)
Steven Coomes, MA, Gretchen Englander, David Mosher, BS, Joshua Hook, PhD, Hansong Zhang, BS This study examines the role of cultural humility as it relates to the experience of religion in the lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) population, with potential implications for their physical, mental, and emotional health. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Discuss how cultural humility impacts the religion–health relationship; » Identify how a religious community’s humility toward sexual orientation impacts LGB populations; » Summarize the implications cultural humility has for mental health professionals.
11:15 AM–12:15 PM MEETING: TPA Early Career Psychologists Special Interest Group Annual Meeting (M07)
The Early Career Psychologists special interest group presents a symposium covering the early stages of careers in psychology. This should be of special interest to student members as well as early career psychologists. Topics covered include difficulties faced in doctoral programs, the dissertation process, practica, internship matching, postdoctoral training, the road to licensure, and various paths to careers in
psychology. The panelists come from a variety of training backgrounds and have worked in many settings. Each will discuss their career path and answer audience questions.
» Describe the refinement and expansion of the intervention to use in the development of an RCT.
11:15 AM–12:15 PM MEETING: TPA Business of Practice Committee Meeting (M09)
Using Online Virtual Worlds to Offer Interventions for Stigmatized Populations on Expanding Self-Concept and Relationships (RP01b)
11:30 AM–1:00 PM MEETING: PAC Board Meeting
This presentation reports on combined qualitative data from feasibility studies of two health promotion interventions for women with physical disabilities offered using the online virtual world of Second Life. One intervention focused on self-esteem enhancement and the other on weight self-management. Identified themes are virtual embodiment with or without disability, challenges to movement, the dynamics of group communication, transference of skills from Second Life to real life, and effects of stigma on self-expression.
The committee members will review the year’s work and highlight the most important issues that psychologists are now facing in Texas and nationally. Based on member input, the committee will prepare a brief report for the TPA Board, including recommendations for possible strategies and next steps for addressing these challenges. APA Attorney Alan Nessman will attend and will lead a conversation on key practices such as mental health parity and fee negotiation.
1:30–2:30 PM | PD: 1 HR RESEARCH PAPERS Promoting Psychological Health Using the Online Virtual World of Second Life (RP01a) Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD, Rosemary Hughes, PhD, Heather Taylor, PhD, Rachel Markley, MPH, Margaret Nosek, PhD
The presentation describes the results of a feasibility study of a psychological health promotion intervention for women with spinal cord injury (SCI) offered in the virtual world of Second Life. We describe partnering with community advisors to modify an existing self-esteem enhancement intervention and developing a model for promoting psychological health. We summarize the qualitative and quantitative results of our feasibility study and describe plans for a full-scale, randomized, controlled trial of the intervention. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe how an online virtual world can be used to offer psychoeducational programming; » Explain the process of participating in a small group intervention using an avatar in an online virtual world; » Describe the pros and cons of participating in programming using an online, virtual world compared to face-to-face programming; » Describe participants’ feedback and responses to the intervention program itself;
Margaret Nosek, PhD
At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe two examples of health promotion interventions offered in an online virtual world; » List qualitative findings from virtual online health promotion interventions that affect sense of self and interpersonal relationships; » Discuss pros and cons of using virtual worlds for the delivery of psychological interventions and services; » Identify opportunities for reaching stigmatized, health disparities populations by offering psychological interventions using online virtual worlds.
1:30–2:30 PM SYMPOSIUM: Psychology, Diplomacy, and the Legislature (S08)
Dan Roberts, PhD, Anne Morton, PhD, Robin Burks, PhD, Judith Andrews, PhD This symposium will offer information about the historical and current effects of the law on the practice of psychology, beginning with licensure, training, practice, regulations, and participation in private insurance plans. The discussion will include information about the importance of maintaining a realistic and ongoing long-term presence in the legislative process. Information will be offered about the positive and negative legislative results that have been associated historically with involvement or lack of involvement of psychologists in the crafting and support of
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 laws affecting our profession. We will discuss interacting with and maintaining relationships with legislators such as individual phone calls, letters, and emails; direct personal contact with legislators and aides both at home offices and at the Capitol; testifying in House and Senate committee hearings; participation in your Senator’s and Representative’s political campaigns via monetary contributions, organizing fundraisers, and doing volunteer work; answering legislator’s questions about psychological topics, etc. Please note that this program does not offer professional development credit. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Make positive contact with legislators and cultivate relationships; » Communicate effectively with lawmakers; » Develop and expand your comfort zone in promoting your profession.
1:30–3:30 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Multicultural Counseling Competence: Putting Theory into Practice (S03)
Charles Ridley, PhD, Ankita Sahu, M.Ed., Shruti Surya, MA, Vy Tran, BS, Siming Xie, MA The purpose of this symposium is to present a redefinition of multicultural counseling competence and a comprehensive integrative model that aligns with the definition. Special focus will be placed on meaningful integration of cultural data to facilitate the overarching goal of therapeutic change. We propose the Integrative Model of Multicultural Counseling Competence which presents the dynamic components of integrating cultural data and provides processes that contribute to therapeutic change. In addition to didactic content, this symposium will offer a variety of interactive activities. These will include group discussions, role plays, and case conceptualizations to generate a meaningful dialogue among participants. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Differentiate multicultural counseling competence from incompetence in multicultural competence; » Develop critical application of the vast concepts and ideas in multiculturalism; » Meaningfully integrate cultural data into your psychological practices; » Apply the dynamic and process-oriented components of “Umbrella Model”;
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» Engage in self-reflection as a multicultural practitioner.
1:30–3:30 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: The Importance of Developing Metacognitive Skills for Improved Executive Function and Patient Resiliency: Overcoming Barriers (W25) Katherine Pang, PhD
The purpose of this workshop is to provide the practitioner with an introductory understanding of metacognitive skills and their connection with improved executive function and patient (children and adults) resiliency in overcoming barriers in cognitive and emotional dysregulation. Research has showed correlations between metacognitive skill development and resiliency. Resiliency means the ability to move through difficulties and maintain hope, mental wellness, and positive coping methods. Often, highly resilient people are even able to become stronger after difficult situations, because they develop confidence in themselves and learn new coping skills. Executive functions (EF) skills are skills required to help perform or accomplish everyday life tasks. These skills are controlled by the frontal lobe. Metacognitive skills are important in the use and development of executive function. In this workshop, the use of various metacognitive skill techniques, such as environmental scanning and prompting, among others, are explored through scenarios to enhance clinical skills and promote therapeutic effectiveness. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Recognize and describe competencies of executive function and metacognition; » Summarize and explain the connection between executive function, metacognitive skill development, and resiliency; » Apply and relate the use of metacognitive skill development for the improvement of executive function and the development of resiliency to promote client/patient movement through real and perceived barriers.
1:30–3:30 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Public Speaking and Media Engagement: PEC Speakers Bureau Training (W27) Alice Ann Holland, PhD, Megan Mooney, PhD, Sydney Kroll, PhD
Workshop participants will fulfill the training requirement for inclusion in the TPA Speakers Bureau, operated by the TPA Public Education
Committee (PEC). The workshop will begin with a brief PEC meeting and overview of the Speakers Bureau. Operation guidelines for the Speakers Bureau will be reviewed in detail. We then will review marketing strategies to increase opportunities for Speakers Bureau engagements, while reminding workshop attendees that such engagements create publicity for TPA, provide valuable public education and service to the community (“doing good”), and have the added bonus of creating publicity for the speaker’s own clinical practice. Guidance regarding giving talks and being interviewed will be provided by two psychologists with extensive expertise in such activities, including sample video clips of talks and interviews presented with commentary and feedback. A significant portion of the workshop will be devoted to conducting mock interviews with workshop attendees, providing them with the opportunity to practice those skills and receive feedback. Other workshop content will include instruction in anxiety management techniques to use when speaking to an audience or being interviewed, as well as a brief review of legal considerations to keep in mind when making public statements. This workshop will be highly interactive in nature, with time for Q&A throughout. Workshop attendance is not restricted; anyone interested in honing public speaking and/or interviewing skills is invited to attend. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify “do’s and don’ts” for giving talks and being interviewed, including the opportunity for experiential practice through mock interviews; » Describe anxiety management strategies for giving talks and being interviewed; » Explain legal considerations to keep in mind when making public statements; » Describe the mission and structure of the TPA Speakers Bureau, including an overview of how to apply for inclusion in the Speakers Bureau and what membership in the Speakers Bureau entails.
1:30–3:30 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Brief and Efficacious Treatment of Co-Morbid PTSD/Chronic Pain (W47) Marlin Moore, PhD
As an Air Force psychologist deployed to Afghanistan in 2008, Foa’s Prolonged Exposure protocol was necessarily abbreviated
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 to accommodate the needs of military personnel serving in an active war zone. The presenter has consistently observed rapid and sustained symptom relief in country, subsequently in a civilian inpatient facility, and currently within the Veterans Administration. This workshop will focus on the successful treatment of co-morbid PTSD/chronic pain patients by pairing the presenter’s abbreviated PE protocol with cognitive-behavioral treatment for chronic pain. Co-morbid cases will be discussed in detail, with special attention to psychophysiological case conceptualization and evidence-based practice. This is designed as an advanced workshop, thus, providers with prior training/experience treating both PTSD and chronic pain stand to benefit the most. Attendees possessing more interest than knowledge/experience are also very welcome. Maximum benefit will accrue by visiting www. drmarlinmoore.com to view the pre-treatment “Informational Presentation.” At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Explain the theory of how exposure and habituation reduce PTSD symptoms; » List signs and symptoms common both to PTSD and chronic pain, then offer a theoretical explanation as to why treatment progress with one condition could generalize/ synergize and produce progress in the other; » Explain the similarities/differences between “evidence-based practice,” “evidence-based treatment” and a “manualized protocol”; » Articulate practical reasons and a theoretical/ethical rationale for treating co-morbid PTSD first versus chronic pain first.
1:30–3:30 PM | PD: 2 HRS INVITED WORKSHOP: Innovative Practice Models: Full Spectrum of Opportunity (W48)
Shirley Ann Higuchi, JD, Kevin Ryan, JD, Helen L. Coons, PhD, ABPP, Kevin D. Arnold, PhD, ABPP, Adam Benton, PhD Psychologists have many practice options, ranging from solo practices with strong referral systems to participating in clinically-integrated Management Services Organizations (MSOs). This workshop will provide attendees with an overview of their options and practical tips. Kevin Ryan, an attorney with the healthcare law firm Epstein Becker & Green, will give an overview of the different models available to psychologists, and the associated legal and practical considerations. Dr. Helen
Coons will describe opportunities in co-located and integrated settings. She will provide specific tips and tools to expand services by working with other healthcare professionals to maximize patient care. Drs. Adam Benton and Kevin Arnold will provide detail on the development of their respective MSOs. Each presenter will describe how they have grown their practices, how they have integrated with primary care practices to improve patient care, and the opportunities that their large IPMs create for independent practitioners. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Analyze the risk associated with the different innovative practice models and apply them to practice decisions; » Identify ways that large innovative practice models allow psychology practices to improve patient care and better measure patient outcomes; » Discuss the opportunities that IPMs create for participation by independent practitioners.
1:30–4:30 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Utilizing Assessment Tools for Differential Diagnosis in Children (W17) Anise Flowers, PhD, Maggie Kjer, PhD
This session will review major features of new assessments including BASC-3, Vineland-3, and WRAT-5, which can help with differential diagnosis for children. The BASC-3 added new Index scores to predict the probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and EBD. Validity studies for both BASC-3 and Vineland-3 also show an expected pattern for ADHD or ASD profiles. The WRAT-5 has been updated with new norms, streamlined administration rules, and digital options for scoring and administration. Utilization of broadband versus narrowband assessments will be discussed. Several case studies will be presented and discussed to practice utilizing case history, observations, and test results in developing diagnosis and treatment plans. Specifically, the cases will allow for examining differential profiles for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify new features of the WRAT5; » Contrast broadband and narrowband measures;
» Apply data from BASC-3 and Vineland-3 to case study analysis; » Utilize research data from BASC-3 and Vineland-3 for identification of Autism Spectrum disorder.
1:30–4:30 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Working with Emotions in Psychotherapy: Experiential Strategies for Emotional Awareness, Regulation, and Transformation (W18) Jeff Harris, PhD, Leslie Kelley, PhD
The first part of this workshop will focus on four clinical hypotheses that can help us understand clients’ emotional problems: (a) emotional awareness, (b) maladaptive emotions, (c) experiential avoidance, and (d) emotional regulation. Each of these concepts will be applied to specific psychological problems like depression or addiction. This second part of the workshop will provide an introduction to eight experiential psychotherapy strategies, drawn from emotion-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy: 1) promoting emotional awareness; 2) using empathy to support clients; 3) exploring layers of emotion and determining adaptive value; 4) accepting moment-tomoment experience; 5) regulating emotion using emotional transformation; 6) focusing attention to clarify feelings; 7) facilitating two-chair dialogues; 8) facilitating empty chair experiments. The workshop will include role-play demonstrations and planning for future application. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Conceptualize clients using four clinical hypotheses: (a) emotional awareness, (b) maladaptive emotions, (c) experiential avoidance, and (d) emotional regulation; » List specific skills that promote emotional awareness and acceptance; » Describe how to promote emotional regulation.
1:30–4:30 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: The Psychologist’s Role in Juvenile Waiver to Adult Court Evaluations (W19)
Uche Chibueze, PsyD, Alexandra Tellez, PhD, Christin Smith, PsyD Waiver to adult court evaluations have been a part of the juvenile justice system since its inception. Kent v. United States identified
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 the seriousness of the offense, the youth’s dangerousness, maturity, and treatment amenability as factors that should be weighed when determining jurisdiction. The Moon v. State of Texas case further highlights the role psychologists should play in the diagnostic study conducted on youths being considered for waiver to the adult court. This workshop is intended to comprehensively cover important topics and factors related to the process of conducting waiver to adult court evaluations. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand the case law and relevant statutes considered by legal decision makers; » Discuss the role of psychologists in these proceedings; » Identify the psychological tests that may be used in transfer cases; » Effectively communicate the results via psychological reports and/or expert testimony; » Identify issues that may arise during the evaluation process.
1:30–4:30 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: When Psychologists Disagree: Ethical Issues when Seeking Consultation about Adolescent High-risk Behavior (W34) Nicholas Westers, PsyD, Alexis Clyde, PhD
This workshop will focus on exploring high-risk scenarios during clinical work with adolescents, including reports of abuse, suicidality, and other unsafe behaviors. Maintaining the therapeutic alliance and trust are vital components of working with adolescents, but confidentiality can be difficult to maintain in the context of safety. De-identified case examples about which the presenters disagreed in breaking confidentiality during consultation will be presented. The presenters will then discuss how they reconciled clinical decisions amidst their disagreement. An additional de-identified case example will then be presented. Participants will discuss in small groups their recommendations if consulted by another psychologist, referencing professional ethics and limits of confidentiality. Strategies for moving forward with ethical decision-making in the face of consultation disagreement will be offered. The workshop will conclude with open discussion, including opportunity for questions and answers.
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At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Explain ethical principles that guide psychologists’ decision-making in working with adolescents; » Describe at least one strategy in making clinical decisions within the context of internal stress and disagreement with other providers; » Discuss how one reconciles clinical situations in which his or her moral values may conflict with their professional standard of ethics.
1:30–5:30 PM | PD: 4 HRS WORKSHOP: Diagnosis, Psychological Evaluation, Treatment Strategies, and Medication to Treat Patients with Dementia (W04)
Deborah Theis, PhD, Jackson Catherine, PsyD, Swanson Sharon, PsyD, Wise Barbara, MD, Brenda Sprinkle, PhD, Dean Paret, PhD, Amy Harkins, PhD Six Texas psychologists along with a Texas board-certified psychiatrist will present their knowledge and experiences with treating older adults with dementia. As people are living longer, this increases the likelihood of suffering from dementia. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment is vital to the mental well-being of our elderly population. The topics that will be covered include types of dementia and special considerations with early onset dementia. In addition, the role of psychological evaluations in the diagnosis of dementia, appropriate medications to treat dementia, and treatment strategies based on type of dementia will be discussed. Finally, some clinical vignettes and recommendations will be presented to help caregivers and family members of those diagnosed with dementia. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify the different types of dementia and the signs and symptoms; » Understand the special needs of patients diagnosed with early-onset dementia and how this is different from other dementias; » Use psychological evaluations and the criteria to look for when diagnosing dementia; » Discuss the different types of medications to treat the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components of dementia; » Explain the challenges families and caregivers face when coping with dementia as well as ways they can avoid or manage caregiver burnout.
2:45–3:45 PM | PD: 1 HR RESEARCH PAPERS Does Neuropsychological Performance Predict the Outcome of Psychological Treatments in Bipolar Disorder – Data from an RCT (RP02a)
Thomas Daniel Meyer, PhD, Isabelle Bauer, PhD, Martin Hautzinger, PhD Cognitive functioning can affect the patient’s ability to effectively work with a therapist. Verbal learning/memory is probably especially important for psychotherapy. Using data from an RCT (n=76 patients with bipolar disorder), we examined whether pre-existing verbal learning/memory abilities affected the outcome of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or supportive therapy (ST). We found evidence that verbal memory was associated with less relapse into mania, especially in the less structured ST condition. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the outcome of RCT, focusing on psychotherapy for bipolar disorder; » State how verbal memory might affect the outcome of psychotherapy; » Provide at least one explanation for these results.
Evaluating the Role of Functional Impairment in Personality Psychopathology (RP02b)
Jennifer Boland, BS, Tatjana Damnjanovic, MA, Jaime Anderson, PhD The DSM-5 Section III includes an alternative model for personality disorders, which includes an assessment of functional impairment. This study investigated the association between trait-based personality disorders and impairment and whether trait-based measurement has improved our assessment of impairment. Results showed strong associations between personality disorders and impairment. Additionally, analyses revealed that Section III tended to aid in predicting impairment beyond Section II. These findings suggest a trait-based measurement improves the understanding of functional impairment. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand impairment in the alternative model of personality disorders in DSM-5; » Examine the association between specific personality disorders and functional impairment;
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 » Evaluate whether the assessment of impairment has improved using trait-based personality disorders.
2:45–4:45 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Resilience Starts in Schools: SEL for Healthy Relationships (W66) Jeff R. Temple, PhD
We will explore the results of an ongoing, eight-year longitudinal study of the risk and protective factors of adolescent risky behavior. Then, we will discuss the pros and cons of conducting school-based research. Finally, we will introduce a school-based healthy relationship program that replaces existing health curriculum. SEL enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. Fourth R (4R), an evidencebased, universal SEL program, teaches healthy relationships through skill-based learning while addressing the risk and protective factors of youth risk behaviors. The contention of 4R is that relationship knowledge and skills can and should be taught in the same way as academics. Taught in the classroom, 4R uses a thematic approach to reduce risk behaviors including violence/bullying, risky sexual behavior, and substance use. 4R addresses risk behaviors by focusing on relationship goals and challenges that influence youth decisionmaking. The universal approach precludes the need for identifying youth and reduces the stigma of being labeled high risk. Through 4R, all students are better equipped with the skills they need (such as help-seeking) to build healthy relationships and to help themselves and their peers reduce risky behaviors. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify risk and protective factors of youth risk behaviors; » Understand SEL/mental health interaction; » Introduce Fourth R as an evidence-based SEL program.
3:45–4:45 PM | PD: 1 HR SYMPOSIUM: A Student Executive Board Symposium: Multiculturalism in Psychology with a Focus on Marginalized Groups (S05) Sara Dolan, PhD, Hillary Warrington, MS, Amanda Proctor, BS, Brittany Sherrill, BA, Ethan Lester, BS, Karen Lane, MS, Kyle McCall, BA The field of psychology is constantly evolving. A crucial component to this evolution is
increased inclusion of multicultural issues. Multicultural psychology is considered the “fourth force” in psychology (Essandoh, 2016). APA has addressed this paradigm and has made multiculturalism a professional objective (Pederson, 1990). Psychologists in training and undergraduates pursuing a helping profession have some introduction to the content; however, personal and professional experiences can tell us more. Through teaching, clinical practice, and student involvement we offer personal perspectives, developmental multicultural research, case material, and our own community involvement, we seek to underscore the importance of multiculturalism throughout every aspect of our identity and practice as budding psychologists. The Student Executive Board for TPA will discuss future directions for teaching and implementation of these principles professionally, personally, and systemically in our changing political environment. Topics will include multiculturalism, marginalized populations, and personal growth as psychologists in training. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Examine empirical literature on cultural influences as they relate to psychological practice; » Facilitate students’ growth as culturally responsive psychologists; » Discuss case material related to multicultural issues and practice; » Consider multicultural training opportunities; » Examine opportunities to engage with multicultural issues in the community.
3:45–4:45 PM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Digital Assessment and Older Adults (W63)
Anne-Marie Kimbell, PhD, Lisa Drozdick, PhD This presentation will discuss the growing use of digital technology in psychological and behavioral health assessment, monitoring, and treatment; it will include a discussion of the specific need for inclusion of the older adult and baby boomer cohorts in the design and selection of evidence-based tools. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the use of digital technology in older adult and baby boomer populations; » Summarize recent research related to user experience with digital technology; » Analyze the appropriateness of digital assessment with specific clients;
» Discuss the importance of accessibility features in digital tools.
3:45–5:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS INVITED TOWN HALL: Ask the Attorneys Town Hall (W51) Shirley Ann Higuchi, JD, Alan C. Nessman, JD, Connie Galietti, JD, Michael Flynn, PhD, JD
Psychologists face many legal and regulatory challenges in practice and often need assistance when confronted with these matters. The range of issues can be intimidating: HIPAA, state confidentiality laws, mandatory reporting requirements, telehealth, parity, insurance, and record-keeping guidelines, to name a few. These issues are complex and require expertise beyond what most psychologists have. When psychologists are unsure of how to handle issues like these, patient care can be impacted. This workshop is designed to cover important laws and rules that govern the practice of psychology. The attorneys will address issues identified by participants via a pre-conference survey. Audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in thoughtful discussion. Psychologists should walk away with a better understanding of their obligations under the law and the ability to provide good care to their patients in a compliant manner. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » List examples of when a third party is not entitled to patient records; » Explain under which circumstances a psychologist must report abuse; » Identify three considerations before providing telepsychology to patients.
4:45–5:30 PM MEETING: TPA Diversity Division Meeting (M03) The Diversity Division will meet to review 2017 initiatives and plan for 2018. During the business meeting, a brief presentation will be given in honor of the Diversity Student Paper Award recipient.
5:30–6:30 PM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Update (W69) Tim Branaman, PhD, Patrick Hyde
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Poster Presentations THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 6:30–7:30 PM
Poster Session/Exhibitor Reception Teaching Parents to Identify the Function of Behavior and Communicate Needs (P01) Sherrilyn Smith, M.A Links Between Social Support, Thwarted Belongingness, and Suicidal Ideation among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual College Students (P02) Evan Rooney, BA, Ryan Hill, PhD, Megan Mooney, PhD, Julie Kaplow, Ph.D Clinicians’ Approaches to Psychotherapy with Relationally Violent Men (P03) Heather Cornett, MS, Jeff Harris, PhD The Moderating Role of Future Orientation in the Association between Trauma and Aggressive Recidivism (P04) Kaisa Marshall, MA, Anna Abate, MA, Estrella Godinez, Amanda Venta, PhD Teacher Support, Parental Incarceration, and Low Academic Achievement in JusticeInvolved Youth(P05) Amandamay Naquin-Eason, Amanda Venta, PhD Sensory Processing Differences and Parental Stress in Preschool-aged Children with Behavioral Concerns (P06) Kristina Daily, MS, Alexis Clyde, PhD, Brandon Oscarson, MS An Investigation of Language Style Matching and Communication Style in Cohabiting Couples (P08) Hannah Schepps, BS, Karen Prager, PhD BREATHE: Improvements in Substance Use among Minority Women (P09) Laura Farley, MA, Victor German, MD, Anthony Scott, PhD, Nancy Amodei, PhD Does Insecure Parental Attachment Influence Teenage Unprotected Sex? (P10) Estrella Godinez, Amanda Venta, PhD Eating Patterns and Binge Eating: Comparison of Baby Boomer and Millennial Generation Students (P11) Raymond Hawkins, PhD, Alma Rodriguez, BA, Johnny Jones, Katherine Soon
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Clinical Differences among Preschool-aged Children with and without a Trauma History (P12) Alexis Clyde, PhD, Natalie Nichols-Jones, PsyD, Catherine Karni, MD, Brandon Oscarson, MS When Childhood Abuse Relates to Conduct Problems among Immigrant High School Students: The Role of Gender and Peer Attachment (P13) Yessica Colin, Carla G. Munoz, MA, Amanda Venta, PhD A Behavioral Economic Analysis of the Effect of Planned Next Day Exercise on Alcohol Use (P14) Maddison Schiafo, MA, Craig Henderson, PhD, Addie Goodson, BS, Rachael Falgout, BS, Elise Yenne, MA Network Analysis of Intraindividual Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms (P15) Elyse Coleman, AS, Anthony Barbee, Georgina Rosenbrock, Ashley Peck, Sarah Jo David, MA, Gregory H. Mumma, PhD Relationship between the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test and Neuropsychological Test Data (P16) William Goette, MS, Amy Hagan, BS, Gavin Sanders, MS, Andrew Schmitt, PhD, Ronald Livingston, PhD The Association between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Growth in Combat Veterans (P17) Emily Raiche, MS, James McGuffin, MS, Amanda Flachs, MS, Jamila Titus, Shelley Riggs, PhD Measuring Meltdown Severity in Preschoolaged Children Referred to an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic for Behavior Problems (P19) Savanna Sablich, BS, Alexis Clyde, PhD, Brandon Oscarson, MS The Association between Aggressive Sexual Attitudes and Pathological Personality Traits in Men (P20) Amanda Kasowski, BA
The Role of Protective Factors in Predicting Recidivism in Youth in Detention (P21) Maria Dragomir-Davis, MA, Sascha Hein, PhD Concurrent Bivariate Network Analysis of Comorbid OCD and MDD Symptoms (P22) Anthony Barbee, Elyse Coleman, AS, Georgina Sakyi, Ashley Peck, Sarah Jo David, MS, Gregory H. Mumma, PhD What Do Individuals with Bipolar Disorder Want from a “Healthy Lifestyle Program”: A Qualitative Focus Group Study (P23) Isabelle E. Bauer, PhD, Nicholas Crist, BA, Nikki La Rosa, BS, Jair C. Soares, PhD, MD, Thomas D. Meyer, PhD The Nature and Challenges of Referral Sources for Low SES and Rural Populations at a Telecounseling Clinic (P24) Donald Kleine-Kracht, M.Ed., Kaysey Aguilar, Taylor Parks, Ed.D., Alex Giovanetti, MS, Hunter Cates, M.Ed., Carly McCord, PhD, Jeremy Saenz, M.Ed. Evaluating the Effectiveness of SBIRT Training (P25) Marissa Henderson, MS, Joan Biever, PhD, Maureen Cuevas, PhD, Nancy Amodei, PhD, Veronica Villela-Perez, BA The Roles of Attachment, Identity Distress, and Meaning-Making in Psychological Outcomes Following Traumatic Loss (P26) Laura E. Captari, MA, Kendra Oosterhouse, MS, Jamila Titus, Dalena Le, Vertice Brown, Shelley A. Riggs, PhD The Utility of Telephone Supervision in Peer Support Training for Texas Firefighters (P27) Alexia Maness, BS, Denise Gomez, BS, Michelle Pennington, BA, Tessa Denman, BA, Peyton Thomason, BA, Eric C. Meyer, Ph. D., Suzy B. Gulliver, PhD The Role of Stress and Anxiety in Major Depressive Disorder (P28) Georgina Rosenbrock, Ashley Peck, Elyse Coleman, AS, Anthony Barbee, Sarah Jo David, MA, Gregory H. Mumma, PhD.
Poster Presentations THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Criminal Behavior Patterns and School Discipline in Juvenile justice Youth Classified as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (P29) Alexandra Slaughter, MA, Sascha Hein, PhD Role of Sibling Relationships in Middle Childhood: Mediation and Moderation between Family Conflict and Depression (P30) Ashley Geerts, MS, Jared Cortez, Lina Rodriguez, Vertice Brown, , Shelly Riggs, PhD Telecounseling Services in a Dual ServiceDelivery Clinic: Expanding Service-delivery Options while Assessing Client Outcomes (P31) Taylor Parks, M.Ed., Trey Armstrong, MS, Alexander Giovanetti, MS, Carly McCord, PhD Journey to Reducing Psychiatric Readmission Rates (P32) Marlisa Hardy, PhD, Marshall Getz, PhD, Michelle Obale, MS, Heather Chung, PhD, Shawan Carr, MSN, RN, Hailey Stein, LMSW Exploring Social Belonging and Meaning in Religious Groups (P33) Hansong Zhang, BA, Daniel Rodriguez, McKenzie Croy, Josh Raitt, Joshua Hook, PhD Can a Brief Behavioral Intervention Effectively Decrease Hyperactivity Symptoms over Time for a Preschooler with ADHD? (P34) Tyler Balloun, Kelly Banneyer, PhD, Marni Axelrad, PhD Utility of Specific Neuropsychological Measures in Distinguishing between NonImpairment and Subjective Cognitive Impairment (P35) Avery Clark, BA, William Goette, MS, Gavin Sanders, MS, Laura Klueppel, BA, Rebecca Olson, BA, Andrew Schmitt, PhD Alcohol Knowledge and Expectancies among Students at a Minority-serving Institution (P36) Marissa Henderson, MS, Luis Luna, MA, Renelinda Bressler, PhD, Nancy Amodei, PhD, Veronica Villela-Perez, BA, Joan Biever, PhD Associations of Daily Positive and Negative Affect with Daily Alcohol Use and Exercise in an Undergraduate Sample (P37) Lauren Ryan, BS, Tessa Long, BS, Craig Henderson, PhD
Modified 16-Item Frustration Discomfort Scale: Psychometric Evaluation (P38) Emma Evanovich, MA, Gregory Mumma, PhD A Sociodemographic Analysis of Substance Use Prevalence at a San Antonio Community College (P39) Elisa-Marie Pena, BA, Holly Benavides, BA, Anthony Scott, PhD Treatment Outcomes among Juveniles in Drug Court (P40) Luis Luna, MA, Elisa-Marie Pena, BA, Nancy Amodei, PhD, Ashley Emmerich, MS, Leticia Scott, BA Psychometric Evaluation of a Unified Bifactor Model of Distress Tolerance (P41) Emma Evanovich, MA, Gregory H. Mumma, PhD Extracurricular Participation Effects on Measures of Self-efficacy (P42) Christopher Moore, BS, Justin Stevens, BA, Courtney Banks, PhD
Psychological Factors Influencing Initiation in College Activities (P43) Courtney Banks, PhD, Marsha Harman, PhD, A. Jerry Bruce, PhD Sensation-seeking as a Mediator between Impulsivity and Aggression in a Forensic Sample (P44) Tanveer Otal, BS Factors Influencing Self-efficacy in College Interventions (P45) Courtney Banks, PhD, Marsha Harman, PhD, A. Jerry Bruce, PhD, Meagann Bordelon, BA Social Support and Masculinity in the Development of PTSD in Firefighters (P46) Samantha Sciulli, BA Child Psychopathology Differentiating between COS and ASD: A Case Presentation (P47) Raquel Kirmse, MS, Geri Harris, MA Use of Motivational and Educational Techniques in Behavioral Health Patients to Impact Self-care (P48) Heather Chung, PhD, Saadia Basit, PharMD, Marshall Getz, PhD, Heather Chung, PhD
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Friday 7:00–7:45AM Continental Breakfast 8:00–8:50 AM MEETING: Developing a Specialty: Early Career Psychologist and Student Forum (M01)
The Early Career Psychologists special interest group presents a symposium covering the early stages of careers in psychology. This should be of special interest to student members as well as early career psychologists. The panelists come from a variety of training backgrounds and have worked in many settings including forensic psychology, health psychology, school psychology, academia, and clinical private practice. Each will discuss their unique career path and the process of specialization through doctoral programs, the dissertation process, practica, internship matching, post-doctoral training, and licensure. Be sure to bring your questions!
8:00–8:50 AM MEETING: TPA Disaster Response Network Meeting (M02)
This will be the annual meeting for the Disaster Response Network. It will include a summary of 2016–2017 activities, successes, change, challenges and new directions for disaster response for TPA as well as for Texas.
8:00–8:50 AM MEETING: Future of TPA Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting (M04)
This meeting will establish the future agenda and direction for the ID/DD SIG based on the assignment of a new chairperson.
8:00–8:50 AM MEETING: TPA Neuropsychology Division Meeting (M05) Whatever your background, you’re invited to join the Neuropsychology Division annual happy hour! FREE membership in the Division is open to any TPA members, regardless of your clinical activities or training. Stop by if you’re interested in learning more about the Neuropsychology Division, or if you just want to mingle!
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8:00–8:50 AM MEETING: TPA Psychopharmacology Division Annual Meeting (M12)
» Understand how mindfulness changes the brain and why it is such an important tool in managing stress; » Explain our perceptions and reactions to stress shape its effects on our lives; » Describe how we can teach our clients to reorient the brain’s response to stress with applied neuroplasticity and tools from mindfulness and positive psychology.
9:00–10:00 AM | PD: 1 HR KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: The New Frontier of Brain Science in the Treatment of Stress and Trauma (K01)
10:15–11:15 AM | PD: 1 HR SYMPOSIUM: Understanding and Treating PANDAS (S15)
The psychopharmacology division welcomes all psychologists interested in issues pertinent to RxP, including the legislative movement toward prescriptive privileges in Texas, and the use of psychopharmacology knowledge in clinical practice.
Melanie Greenberg, PhD
In the 21st century, therapy clients are dealing not only with past traumas and mental health issues, but with a more unstable and unpredictable world. Jobs and income are no longer stable, the news is awash with terrorism, and political infighting and our anxiety continue to rise. As mental health practitioners, we need to teach our clients resilience skills to help master past, current, and future stressors. Recent advances in neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology provide us with new tools to rewire the brain’s stress response. This talk will address the components of a stressproof brain, including grounding, mindfulness, self-compassion, cognitive flexibility, positive psychology tools, and mindset change. Modern times are stressful, and it’s killing us! Chronic stress is a threat to long-term health and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cellular aging, obesity, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. But we and our clients don’t have to let our stresses and past traumas derail us. Research shows that the way we perceive and respond to our stressors is as important as the events themselves in determining long-term outcomes for mental and physical health. This talk advocates an active, original, research-based approach to psychotherapy using the power of neuroplasticity. We are not stuck with the brains we were born with, but can reshape our brains to mindfully accept uncontrollable stressors and actively approach controllable stressors with a focus on health, challenge and growth. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand the brain’s stress response and how it is affected by trauma;
Sarah Griesemer, PhD, Ginny Fullerton, PhD PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infection) occurs when strep triggers an autoimmune response targeting the brain, which manifests in the acute onset of psychiatric symptoms such as tics, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), food aversion, a decline in math and handwriting skills, sensory sensitivities, rages, and school refusal among others. Because the trigger for the psychological symptoms is medical, understanding the etiology of the illness is important for diagnosis and intervention at home and school. Additionally, because the symptoms of the PANDAS child’s illness wax and wane based on exposure to infectious triggers, psychologists should consider implications of the phase of illness in treating the presenting problems. This symposium will focus on how best to identify and treat this complicated disorder. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Define diagnostic criteria of PANDAS; » Integrate medical and behavioral presentations into comprehensive case conceptualizations; » Implement treatment plans that encompass multiple systems.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Growing Psychology: Future Opportunities in Forensic Psychology (S07)
John Vincent, PhD, James Hayes, PhD, JD, Gerald Harris, PhD, Jacob LeBar, MS, Katherine Fox, MA This symposium focuses on awareness of growing opportunities in the area of forensic psychology. Expanding roles in the field of forensic psychology include assessment of legal competence and decision-making capacities in specific populations, such as elder
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 persons, jury members, and deceased persons. The methods used to gather information used in court proceedings must meet the highest ethical and scientific standards. The symposium addresses four learning objectives: 1) psychologists’ role in assessing and managing workplace violence: consulting with companies and agencies; 2) elder competence: assessing decision-making capacities and legal competence; 3) psychologists as trial consultants: assisting with jury selection and judicial decision-making; and 4) psychological autopsies in suspected and actual suicides: post-mortem assessment of mental status and competence. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand psychologists’ roles in assessing and managing workplace violence; consulting with companies and agencies; » Assess decision-making capacities and legal competence; » Assist with jury selection and judicial decision-making; » Assess mental status and competence.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Growing Psychology When Clients Straddle Two Worlds: Acculturation in Practice (S09)
Ronald Palomares, PhD, Amy Porter, MS, Kola Alade, MA, Jo’Nia Bradford, BA, Alondra Gandara, BS, Ashwin Ramesh, MA Based on the premise that “acculturation is the dual process where cultural and psychological change … takes place as a result of contact between two or more cultural groups and their individual members” (Berry, 2005, p. 698), the presenters will discuss the concept of acculturation, with a major focus on J. W. Berry’s seminal work describing the theory, process, and steps in acculturation. Next, the presentation will discuss various checklists and brief assessment scales available which can then be incorporated in one’s practice to assess a client’s level of acculturation and help better refine the service models and treatment approaches used for a particular client. The presentation will end by providing an example of assessing the level of a Latino/ Latina client’s level of acculturation, using the questions and specific acculturation scales. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » List the four stages of Berry’s Acculturation Model;
» Describe at least one reason why knowing about acculturation is critical to your practice; » List two questions a psychologist could ask a client to begin an acculturation assessment; » List at least one researched-based assessment tool used to evaluate acculturation.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: The Prescriptive Privileges Movement in Texas and Personal Experiences with Psychopharmacological Consultation (S11) Cheryl Hall, PhD, MS PsyPharm, Elizabeth Richeson, PhD, MS PsyPharm, James Bray, PhD, Dean Paret, PhD
This symposium will educate psychologists about progress in Texas on passing a law allowing prescription privileges to specially trained psychologists. Participants will learn about progress since the recent legislative session, challenges, and what we have learned through the process. A psychopharmacologically trained psychologist will provide clinical examples from her own practice that illustrate the need for collaboration regarding medication management. Integrating this skill into treatment of patients and how best to do this in an effective manner will be discussed. Training of family physicians in appropriate psychotropic medication management will be discussed by a psychologist who works in a medical school setting. There will be time for questions and discussion. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the prescriptions privileges movement in the state of Texas; » Integrate psychopharmacological consultation into practice; » Train family medicine physicians in a medical school setting.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Weight Spectrum Extremes in Latino Adolescents: Addressing Complex Needs through a Unique Behavioral Health Model (S13)
Rachel Wolfe, PhD, Amy Acosta, PhD, Stephanie Chapman, PhD As the Latino population continues to rise in Texas, a closer examination of common and growing behavioral health concerns becomes imperative. Weight problems at both extremes of the spectrum are on the rise in Latino
adolescents and deserve attention. This symposium will cover both eating disorders and obesity in Latino adolescents from a behavioral health perspective, including the unique characteristics, correlates, and psychological impact of these conditions. Extant literature and original research will be presented. Lastly, strategies for engaging Latino adolescents and their families and a culturally-competent model of engagement will be shared. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe characteristics unique to Latino adolescents experiencing eating disorders; » List one to two strategies to use when working with obese Latino adolescents in a behavioral health setting; » Outline one barrier to accessing behavioral healthcare that Latino families face and one strategy for overcoming barriers to access.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Thriving in Our Work: Understanding and Practicing the Ethical Mandate of Self Care (W26) Martha Ramos Duffer, PsyD
Witnessing trauma and holding stories of human pain and suffering often creates a trauma or stress response for psychologists. Advances in neuroscience have helped us understand the specific ways cognitive flexibility and complex thinking become impaired when our brains are challenged by trauma, stress, and exhaustion. Research has also identified practices that can contribute to transforming potentially traumatic events into growth-promoting and life-enriching experiences, as well as support neural integration and optimal mental functioning. In this workshop, we will explore evidence-based wellness strategies to prevent and treat burnout and compassion fatigue and promote well-being and joy in our lives and work, while sustaining our capacities to work ethically and competently. We will identify barriers and challenges to implementing self-care practices and discuss new research from the fields of neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavioral economics, which reveals key strategies to generate human motivation, willpower, and flourishing for ourselves and our clients.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and secondary trauma that may impair your work; » Describe research-based practices to foster post-traumatic growth in yourself and your clients; » Learn skills in research-based practices to break through common barriers to self-care behaviors which can be applied to yourself and your clients; » Learn research-based strategies to generate motivation and a healthy relationship to the self that is conducive to cultivating supportive relationships and sustaining self-care behaviors that are conducive to working ethically and competently.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Creating Professional Development Opportunities for Students: Strategies for Students, Mentors, and Program Directors (W29)
Alexander Tan, BA, Kaltra Dhima, BA, Alice Ann Holland, PhD Psychology students must actively pursue (and sometimes create!) professional development opportunities in order to acquire well-rounded skills and competencies for their future careers. This workshop will present innovative ideas for students to enhance professional development by fostering and utilizing relationships with faculty, creating and maintaining student organizations, and making the most out of membership in professional organizations. The presenters will discuss their experiences—both successes and pitfalls—with setting up opportunities for professional development with faculty, creating student groups, and finding and successfully obtaining leadership opportunities within local, state, and national organizations. This workshop also will explore the factors that attract and maintain student involvement. Ideas and strategies will be offered for faculty mentors, training programs, and professional organization leaders to increase student involvement in professional activities. Audience participation will be encouraged so students, faculty, and organization leaders can learn from one another. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify the importance of pursuing and creating professional development opportunities as a student;
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» Discuss strategies for students in fostering and utilizing relationships with faculty, creating and maintaining student groups, and making the most out of membership in professional organizations to enhance professional development; » Discuss strategies for faculty, training programs, and professional organization leaders to attract student participation in professional activities and create opportunities for student involvement and leadership.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Untangling the Complex Diagnostic Differential of Autism and Psychosis in Children: A Multidisciplinary Approach (W31) Alexis Clyde, PhD, Ankit Parmar, MD
The relationship between ASD and psychosis is an area of continued debate and interest, despite limited research on the subject. Differentiating ASD and psychosis is complicated due to both symptom overlap and the subjective nature of evaluating internal experiences and qualitative impairment in social interaction. Misdiagnosis can result in children not having access to effective treatments and being administered medications with significant risk of side effects and expensive, contraindicated levels of care. Through this presentation, we intend to describe some research-based guidelines to help clinicians differentiate between these two diagnoses and formulate appropriate clinical recommendations. Multidisciplinary collaboration between psychiatry and psychology, when possible, can yield increased diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. During this workshop presentation, a psychologist and psychiatrist will discuss the important components of each of their separate evaluations of the same real-world, de-identified patient, including samples of the evaluation that contributed to their understanding of the diagnostic presentation. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe areas of symptom overlap between Autism Spectrum Disorder and psychosis in children and explain the subjective nature of identifying symptoms in both diagnostic categories; » Describe the elements of the evidencebased, multidisciplinary evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children, including the importance of an accurate
developmental history of symptoms when psychosis is of consideration; » Describe the five symptom categories of psychotic symptoms; » Explain appropriate treatment options for children with either Autism Spectrum Disorder or psychosis.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Missing Chapters on Aging and Special Populations (W39) Andrew Griffin, PhD
It is well known that the numbers of persons reaching older adulthood is increasing, as are the publications on aging. However, it is easy to overlook a variety of issues that affect older adults, the “Missing Chapters” on aging. This workshop will highlight some of the topics that affect older adults, but which may get overlooked as they are applied to special issues and special populations such as persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program will examine topics including behavioral issues, trauma, social support, substance abuse, and additional topics including impact on caregivers and the well-being of professionals working in the aging environment. Every participant will benefit from participation in this workshop. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify two means of evaluation for dementia in an aging population; » Identify four specific differences in how substance use affects older adults; » Identify two specific issues affecting older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Working with Religiously Diverse Clients (W43) Cassandra Bailey, MA, Jennifer Harmon, MA, Craig Henderson, PhD
This workshop focuses on ethical and multicultural issues in working with religiously diverse clients. Religion is approached as a value-based belief system that is foundational to individuals’ (therapists and clients) worldviews and that shapes motivated actions in everyday life. As such, religion is a rife ground for both misunderstanding and therapeutic change. The presenters are a religiously diverse group of professionals themselves, representing Jewish, Buddhist, and Christian traditions. Presenters will summarize the literature on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 this topic, discuss the ethical and diversity ramifications of such clinical work with the audience, and provide illustrations of this work with specific clients. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Increase competence in discussing your clients’ religious worldviews; » Recognize religious stereotypes, risk factors, and protective factors; » Assist to resolve religious-based value conflicts with your clients; » Evaluate relevant ethical issues and resolve ethical tensions when working with religious clients.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS INVITED WORKSHOP: Working with Payors to Foster Better Care (W49)
Shirley Ann Higuchi, JD, Mark Friedlander, MD, MBA, Frank Webster, MD, Christopher Nettles, PhD, Kevin Ryan, JD Enlightened health insurers have come to realize that psychological interventions are not just a cost to be reduced, but a cost-effective means of improving patient care and reducing overall costs across patient populations. They are looking to psychology for help in measuring outcomes and quality, and encouraging better, evidence-based care. This shift in insurer thinking creates new opportunities for psychologists. This panel features representatives from two major insurers in the region – Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas – talking about their companies’ initiatives. They will provide their perspectives on how psychologists can best bring their value to the healthcare system and move it forward. Additionally, attorney Kevin Ryan of Epstein Becker & Green and Dr. Chris Nettles from APA’s Center for Psychology and Health will discuss the movement toward value-based payment models in integrated primary care and specialty care settings and how psychologists can participate in these settings. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify three ways that payors are seeking to collaborate with psychologists to further integrate and improve patient care; » Discuss payer efforts to work with psychologists to improve and expand the data on patient outcomes in order to improve those outcomes; » Describe alternative payment models for psychologists in integrated practice settings.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Sex Trafficking: The Psychological and Emotional Impact on Trauma Victims (W57)
to assist our clients in finding some of these benefits. This workshop will introduce basic principles of what comprises a yoga practice as well as offer specific yoga-based movements, postures, and breathing exercises that can be incorporated into therapy.
Sex trafficking is believed to be the third largest criminal activity in the world. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 100,000 American children are victims of sex trafficking annually. Traffickers use force, violence, debt bondage, threats, and coercion to compel adults and children to engage in commercial sexual acts against their will. The trauma that these children and women experience from being forced into sex trafficking is likely to cause years of psychological and emotional trauma. However, a deficit remains in community awareness about the matter that plagues people from all racial and socioeconomic statuses.
At the conclusion, you will be able to:
Nneka Nnadozie, PsyD, Althea Stephens, MS, Marsha Chin, PsyD
At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Define trafficking according to the U.S. Trafficking Victims Act; » Identify the tactics used by traffickers to prey on victims; » Recognize the psychological and emotional trauma to victims of sex trafficking; » Assess the critical challenges to eradicating sex trafficking.
12:30–2:00 PM LUNCHEON: Awards Luncheon
Join us in celebrating your colleagues’ contributions to psychology. Additionally, we will provide a full recap of the 2017 Legislative Session and Special Session. This luncheon is included in your Friday and/or full convention registration fee. We ask that you please be considerate of the honorees/luncheon attendees and attend only if you plan to stay for the entire luncheon.
2:15–3:15 PM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Yoga Techniques as an Additional Therapeutic Tool (W56) Keeley Crowfoot, PsyD
Yoga as a practice is becoming more widely recognized in psychology for its benefits including reducing stress, relieving anxiety, and relieving symptoms of depression and insomnia. Despite the growing research within psychology on the benefits of a yoga practice, as clinicians we often lack the knowledge of how to provide basic and safe yoga practices
» Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of yoga-based movements, breath exercises, and postures; » Apply this fundamental knowledge of basic yoga techniques within therapy; » Prepare at least three basic yoga techniques (movement, postures, or breath exercises) that can be incorporated into therapy with the appropriate client(s).
2:15–4:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS KEYNOTE WORKSHOP: Neuroplasticity and Positive Brain Change: Its Role in Treating Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma (K02) Melanie Greenberg, PhD
In the past decade or two, new technologies have greatly advanced our understanding of the brain’s emotional and bio-behavioral response to stress and trauma. Yet many clinicians do not know how to apply this knowledge to facilitate positive brain change in clients with past trauma, stress-related problems, or anxiety disorders. The science of neuroplasticity helps us understand that our brains can be changed by new experiences and how we can reorient the brain’s stress response to be more nuanced, flexible, mindful, and growth-focused. In this seminar, you will learn how our brains and bodies process stress, how toxic stress can affect mental and physical health, the effects of trauma on the brain, and what happens in the brain when we worry and ruminate. You will then learn a program for helping clients develop emotional resilience to past traumas, current stressors, and future challenges. More specifically, this seminar will help you to: » Understand how the amygdala, a small structure in the midbrain, hijacks the brain into “fight, flight, freeze” when it encounters a stressor or trauma reminder; » Help clients engage the prefrontal cortex to calm the amygdala with grounding, mindfulness, emotion-regulation, and self-compassion;
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 » Teach clients stress resilience skills like positive focus, growth mindset, engaging mind and body, and cognitive flexibility; » Motivate clients and calm the brain’s stress response using the power of neuroplasticity; » Increase client engagement by focusing on changing the brain not just reducing symptoms. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand the brain and body’s biobehavioral response to stress; » Understand how trauma makes us hyperreactive to current stress; » Describe applied neuroplasticity and how to focus treatment on positive brain change; » Utilize research-based tools for calming and re-orienting the brain, including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and positive psychology techniques.
2:15–4:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Grow your Ability to Differentiate between OCD, OCPD, and ASD: An Interactive Skills Acquisition Workshop (S16)
Ivy Ruths, PhD, Christen Sistrunk, MA, Angela Smith, PhD Individuals who are referred for obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD) do not always present with OCD as their primary diagnosis, following a clinical evaluation. This workshop will help clinicians grow a better understanding of differential diagnosis between OCD and other diagnoses that are commonly mistaken for OCD, such as obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), in both children and adults. Supported and contraindicated treatment tools for OCD and these other diagnoses will be discussed. Further, modifications to exposure and response prevention (ERP) that are beneficial for individuals presenting with OCPD and ASD will be presented. Case vignettes will be presented to compare and contrast the presentation and treatment of both children and adults with these diagnoses. This workshop is intended for students, trainees, and clinicians hoping to refine their diagnostic and treatment skills in the area of OCD and related conditions. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Distinguish between obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and autism spectrum disorders;
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» Describe evidence-based treatment tools that are indicated or contraindicated for these disorders; » Modify ERP treatments that are useful for individuals with OCPD and ASD.
2:15–4:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Trauma in LGBTQ Youth (W30) Megan Mooney, PhD, Currey Cook, JD
This workshop will review traumatic experiences common among LGBTQ youth along with mental health treatment, legal rights, and out-of-home care for LGBTQ youth who have experienced trauma and entered government care. Participants will discuss a case example of an LGBTQ youth with a history of trauma prior to and while in government care. This will be an interactive and engaging session intended for a wide range of audience members from those who would describe themselves as novices to those who already have extensive experience supporting and engaging these youth. Participants will learn ways to create more affirming spaces for LGBTQ youth who are disproportionally affected by trauma and neglect. We will provide practical tips and tools so that participants leave this session feeling better prepared to engage LGBTQ youth and their families. We will offer ideas for a cross-system audience including those focused on legal settings, academia, and clinical practice. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify common forms of trauma experienced by LGBTQ youth; » Identify ways in which systems of care may exacerbate trauma symptoms in youth or create further traumatic experiences; » Explain ways to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ youth in their own practice setting.
2:15–4:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Assessment Tools for Behavioral Medicine (W42) Anise Flowers, PhD, Maggie Kjer, PhD
Integration of behavioral science into healthcare settings involves utilization of different psychological assessment tools. Psychologists are being called upon to consult in primary care settings with increasing frequency. Primary care physicians may benefit from tools to screen for behavioral health issues.
Brief rating scales such as BDI-FS, BBHI-2, and BSI-18 will be reviewed. A qualitative tool for healthcare, Innerview, will also be presented. Innerview collects, organizes, and automates mental health evidence to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring in the primary care setting. After screening, both physicians and psychologists need reliable, valid assessment tools that are applicable in medical settings. This session will highlight several assessment measures for use in behavioral medicine applications. Case studies will be presented including applications such as evaluating a candidate for bariatric surgery or treating a patient with chronic pain. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify a screening measure for primary care settings; » Compare and contrast qualitative measures with rating scale use in behavioral medicine; » Identify a comprehensive psychological assessment for use in healthcare settings.
2:15–4:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Zen Mindfulness for Endof-Life Related Counseling (W61) David Zuniga, PhD
Zen mindfulness is a treatment to transform suffering and cultivate wellness. Buddhism has a strong interest in overcoming death-related forms of anxiety. In the Pali Canon (oldest Buddhist texts) mindfulness is described in two complementary treatment approaches. This experiential workshop focuses on the original Zen approach to mindfulness articulated in Samannaphala Sutta: a nineteen-stage treatment manual cultivating ethics, absorptive meditation, and mindful insight. This Zen text provides a theory of existence, a diagnosis of psychopathology, an etiology of suffering, an optimistic prognosis, and a structured treatment plan that is integrative, containing cognitive, behavioral, environmental, humanistic, existential and spiritual approaches to healing. Zen ethical origins will be discussed to illuminate contemporary end-of-life healthcare and decision-making such as hospice, artificial life sustaining treatment, and advance directives. Zen mindfulness offers a multicultural approach to the amelioration of death-related forms of anxiety that can be applicable to clients from disparate cultural contexts.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the philosophical foundations of Zen Buddhism; » Understand the Zen understanding of psychopathology and psychological health; » Understand the unique approach to mindfulness of Zen Buddhism; » Explain the therapeutic stance and treatment goals of Zen, particularly as they relate to end-of-life related counseling.
2:15–4:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Healthy Relationships for Preteens, Teens, and Young Adults: Video Games and Social Media to Educate in and out of the Classroom (W68) Elizabeth Richeson, PhD
This workshop will elucidate the how, why, and where in implementing unique programs in a variety of settings in private practice, schools, and communities at large, to mediate dysfunctional relationships and understand healthy ones. Attendees will be able to identify the use of social media and technology to educate educators, students, parents, the medical community, and others regarding innovative ways to intervene with this vulnerable population. The opportunity to use these outreach efforts to enhance your practice will be explored. The approach that will be introduced is a part of the mounting interest in the use of “games for health” and includes new curriculum for use in the classroom. An overview of current statistics defining the prevalence of these problems will be presented. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand dysfunctional dating patterns in pre-teens, teens, and young adults; » List a variety of resources for identification and prevention; » Identify specific social media and other tech uses in prevention; » Conceptualize the legal aspects of these issues; » Reach out to schools, communities, and other professionals.
2:15–5:15 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Clinical Advances Treating Stepfamilies (W08) James Bray, PhD
It is estimated that up to 50% of families will experience a divorce and the vast majority
of adults from these families will remarry. Consulting with stepfamilies requires special knowledge around the unique stresses and issues that are encountered during this process. This workshop will discuss the current research and clinical literature on remarriage and stepfamilies. An intergenerationaldevelopmental model of family transitions will be presented to highlight a conceptual framework for understanding and treating stepfamilies. Therapeutic interventions will be presented and illustrated through case presentations. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe current research on stepfamilies and remarriage; » Explain a developmental model of stepfamilies and remarriage; » Understand clinical interventions for working with stepfamilies.
2:15–5:15 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Integrating Culture into Psychotherapy: Practical Skills for Cultural Competence (W16) Jeff Harris, PhD, Natasha Shukla, MS
Psychologists have been encouraged to view clients through a cultural lens, recognizing the impact of cultural contexts and incorporating culture-centered practices into their work. Although many psychologists have embraced a multicultural philosophy, translating these ideals into practical skills can be more difficult. This workshop will introduce practitioners to 14 key strategies for multicultural counseling and psychotherapy. These skills are helpful when there are cultural differences between counselor and client or when clients are experiencing psychological problems related to negative cultural encounters. These strategies can be used in combination with skills from other theoretical approaches. Multicultural strategies can be used to understand the client’s worldview and create a culturally appropriate therapeutic relationship. Some skills focus on the internal process of identity development, whereas others focus on the external process of responding to societal structures. Multicultural skills also encourage psychotherapists to be aware of their own worldviews in order to reduce biases.
» Identify five skills for understanding the client’s worldview and creating a culturally appropriate relationship; » Describe three strategies focusing on identity development and movement toward a pluralistic worldview; » Explain four strategies focusing on societal structures and cultural practices.
2:15–5:15 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Know When to Hold ’Em; Know When to Fold ’Em; Know When to Walk Away: Records, Lawyers, Subpoenas, and Client Privacy (W65) Michael Flynn, JD, PhD, Kenda Dalrymple, JD
Both federal and state laws will be discussed for the confusion they create when a psychologist must respond to a record request. The rules are different for adult clients, child clients, in response to a subpoena, or in response to a verbal or written request. Attendees will learn who has legitimate access and how the psychologist can best respond to requests from those with reasonable access and how to respond when the access is not so clear-cut. Attendees will learn the differences and interrelationships between constitutional privacy, privilege laws, and confidentiality. Who has a legitimate right to a treatment record? Under what circumstances does that right of access exist? Given the various means by which psychologists receive requests for treatment records – verbally, email, letters from clients or lawyers, subpoenas, and court orders – how should a psychologist proceed to make a proper response? What is the fail-safe step when the request poses uncertain answers to the questions? How do protective orders and motions to quash work, and when can they be applied? At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the constitutional and legal basis for the confidentiality of treatment records; » Identify who has a legitimate right of access to treatment records, and the circumstances that create a right of access; » Respond to verbal and written requests for records, and know what constitutes a written request; » Respond to subpoenas from the several sources that issue them.
At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Recognize when it is important to use cultural strategies in psychotherapy;
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 3:30–4:30 PM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Dare to be Inconvenienced: A Simple Solution to the Obesity Epidemic, Healthcare Crisis, and Global Warming (W54)
month increments. Contrary to the hypothesis, no significant difference in sentence length between groups was identified; however, the research indicated a significant race effect, which will be explored further during the presentation.
The ease and convenience of modern life poses a threat to human society and the planet. Cars and mechanized transportation promote inactivity, which leads to obesity and other diseases of lifestyle such as diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. Consequently the healthcare system is overtaxed. Fossil fuel emissions are a leading source of global warming. Bicycling or walking is a solution to all these problems. Cycling/walking increases physical activity and reduces obesity, which in turn helps prevent or even reverse cardiovascular disease and other diseases of lifestyle – thus creating less demand for healthcare services. Pedal power also reduces our dependency on mechanized transportation and fossil fuel, decreasing the threat to the biosphere. This literature review, combined with case study data, defines the problem and advances solutions. It also advises psychologists to educate patients, health providers, students, and the public, to help promote a sustainable lifestyle for the twenty-first century.
At the conclusion, you will be able to:
Richard Kownacki, PhD
» Present that supports the Brain Disease Model of addiction; » Explain the role addiction plays in the criminal justice system; » Describe public perceptions of culpability associated with drug and alcohol use.
Creating a Measure for “Screening in” Positive Personality Traits of the Police Officer Candidate: Stage One (RP03b) M L Dantzker, PhD
The application of psychology to the hiring of police officers has existed for more than 75 years. One of the most common measures used in an evaluation are personality tests. Unfortunately, these tests are used to screen out individuals. The 50 state police training program directors were asked to identify the personality traits perceived as the most positive traits for a police officer. Twenty-four responded to the survey. These results will be reported.
At the conclusion, you will be able to:
At the conclusion, you will be able to:
» Recognize the benefits of bicycling and exercise for personal health and well being; » Identify the link between personal lifestyle choices and environmental health; » Develop awareness of the need to promote bicycling/walking as alternatives to fossil fuel vehicles.
» Identify the most often used personality measures; » Describe the method used for creating the initial survey instrument; » List steps to completing this type of research.
4:30–5:30 PM | PD: 1 HR RESEARCH PAPERS The Effect of the Brain Disease Model of Addiction on Juror Perceptions of Culpability (RP03a) Mia Figueroa, BA
The current research examined the effect of a brief education on the Brain Disease Model (BDM) of addiction on juror perceptions of culpability of a defendant on trial for drug-related crime. The experimental group read the facts of a case and the expert testimony by a psychologist on the BDM, while the control group only read the facts of the case. Participants were then asked to assign a sentence length to the defendant on a range of six months to two years, presented in one-
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4:30–5:30 PM | PD: 1 HR RESEARCH PAPERS The Effect of Self-Disclosure in Treatment of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (RP04a) Gerald Nissley, Jr., PsyD
The research on self-disclosure in psychotherapy is robust for both the “do’s” and the “do not’s” for outcomes and ethical considerations. However, the research on the application of self-disclosure interventions in the treatment of adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is virtually non-existent. A phenomenological study that included multiple interviews of providers, clients, and other parties was conducted to explore how the utilization of self-disclosure in therapy is initiated,
conducted, and experienced. Moreover, the study involved development of understanding of the perceived relationship between self-disclosure of the service provider and outcomes. Findings of the study suggested that service-provider self-disclosure was related to self-management by folks with IDD’s in the areas of teaching self-monitoring, self-evaluation, problem-solving, and self-reinforcement – particularly as the self-disclosure relates to capacities for generalization, discrimination, transfer, and social validity for the adult individuals. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify 1–3 methods of utilization of selfdisclosure for improving self-management of individuals with IDD’s; » Understand the literature on the relationship between self-disclosure of service providers and clinical outcomes; » Identify future directions for research and exploration regarding the role of selfdisclosure in the treatment of individuals with IDD’s.
Children above 180 IQ (Stanford-Binet): A Seventy-Five Year Follow-Up (RP04b) Clifton Wigtil, MA, Willard White, PhD
The arrival of Binet’s (1905) intelligence test offered the opportunity for early psychologists to identify children with exceptionally high mental ability, and to determine the extent to which that ability led to eminence in adulthood. Leta Hollingworth’s (1942) study of twelve such children, identified as having Stanford-Binet IQ’s over 180, began with just such a goal, but unfortunately her untimely death prevented her transitioning this work into a longitudinal study. The presenters at this session will present the findings of a 75-year follow-up study of all twelve children in Hollingworth’s original study, including correspondence and interviews with all of the living participants. Findings on attained eminence as well as adult psychosocial development from an Eriksonian (1998) perspective, will be presented, in addition to childhood, generational, and adulthood events and factors which may have played roles in these. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe the background to Leta Hollingworth’s (1942) study; » Describe unique factors related to adult development in gifted adults;
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 » Identify factors related to the achievement (or lack thereof) of eminence of the participants of this study; » Explain factors related to psychosocial development in the participants of this study.
summarizes the extant literature on the topic of client suicide for professionals and graduate students and outlines recommendations for programs, supervisors, and students in responding to client suicide.
4:30–5:30 PM | PD: 1 HR SYMPOSIUM: Military Trauma and the Family System (S10)
At the conclusion, you will be able to:
4:30–5:30 PM | PD: 1 HR RESEARCH PAPERS The Qualitative Stories of Adults Who Have Experienced Emotional Cutoff (RP05a)
» Understand the personal and professional consequences of losing a client to suicide for professionals and trainees; » Recognize current deficiencies in graduate training in suicide risk assessment; » Identify appropriate supervision strategies for helping trainees respond to client suicide.
Emotional cutoff can be both devastating and, sometimes, beneficial to families. In this qualitative study, 47 participants (parents, siblings, or sons/daughters) were asked their story of the cutoff event, such as the event, reasons for the cutoff, and whether reconciliation had happened. Five themes were generated: 1) cutoff remains a mystery and/or family members drift apart; 2) abuse, neglect, abandonment of the child (birth–18) by the parent; 3) individuation of the young adult from the parents; 4) emotional discord and/or resentments which led to cutoff; and 5) unsafe relationship in childhood continuing through adulthood. This research presentation will focus on findings, themes, future research, and ways that this information can be useful to clinicians and clients.
4:30–5:30 PM | PD: 1 HR SYMPOSIUM: It Takes a Village: Recommendations for Promoting Integration of Electronic Health Information (S02)
This presentation will focus on the impact of military-related trauma on the family systems of service members. Previous research has shown that the effects of military-related trauma extend beyond the individual, often affecting the spouses, children, and other family members. The presentation will include an overview of the extant literature, a brief presentation of a de-identified case study, and a review of existing programs and treatment modalities designed to address military trauma on a dyadic and/or systems level of treatment. Theoretical underpinnings of the presentation, drawn from family systems and attachment theory (e.g., Riggs & Riggs, 2011), will be discussed.
Linda Ladd, PhD, PsyD, Linda Brock, PhD, Randi Hennigan, PhD, Elise Ramey, PhD
At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify emotional cutoff professionally through discussion of theory and past research; » Describe suggested themes concerning the experience of emotional cutoff from this qualitative study of 47 participants; » Add to your therapeutic skills in working with clients who have experienced emotional cutoff.
Training Recommendations for Responding to Client Suicide in Psychology Doctoral Training Programs (RP05b) Elise Yenne, MA, Craig Henderson, PhD, Darryl Johnson, PhD
One in five psychologists and one in twenty psychologists in training will experience the death of a client by suicide. However, recommendations for how training programs should respond to client suicide after it occurs are largely nonexistent. This presentation
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As medical home, quality-focused payment systems, and other integrative models of healthcare emerge, there is an increasing need for consideration of how to leverage electronic health information in practice. For psychologists to be “seated at the table,” we must actively engage this trend as well. As a new standing committee at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Electronic Health Advisory Committee is tasked with providing recommendations to the agency for infrastructure, governance, practice strategies, and communication of how to implement electronic health information management for improved integration into practice and between providers. The hope is that improved information access should improve outcomes, empower patients and providers, and manage resources more effectively. A summary of the committee’s initial recommendations and findings will be provided, and the implications for professional practice will be delineated. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify 1–2 methods in which you can leverage electronic health information for enhanced service provision; » Describe expected benefits of increased e-health integration for patient outcomes; » Identify available sources for e-health information, particularly for Medicaid providers.
Emily Raiche, MS, James McGuffin, MS, Sydney Kroll, PhD
At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand structural family systems theory and how it can be applied to a military family within the context of the deployment cycle; » Understand the impact of combat trauma on the military family system following reintegration of the service member into the family; » Gain a working knowledge of some prevention programs and treatment approaches that incorporate a family systems approach to trauma; » Apply learning objectives 1–3 to a de-identified military family case study example.
4:30–5:30 PM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: The Evolving Role of Psychologists within the Criminal Justice and Court Systems (W64) M Connie Almeida, PhD, Danielle Todaro, PsyD, Tonya Martiin, PsyD, Matt Carter, BA
The overrepresentation of people with mental illness within the criminal justice system is well documented. Several initiatives and programs have been developed to address this critical issue at the local and state level. These include jail diversion programs, specialized dockets and courts, recovery and reintegration programs, the public defender’s office, and local competency restoration programs. Local law enforcement, the judiciary, and providers have come together in various ways to address the needs of those with mental illness who
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come into contact with the criminal justice and court systems. This workshop will provide an overview of the system developed in Fort Bend County, which includes the creation of a Behavioral Health Services department within the county “administration of justice” division” courts division to address these issues. The role of psychologists within these systems will be discussed as well as the emerging opportunities for psychologists. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe keys to effective collaborations with courts and criminal justice systems; » Identify the complexity of cases encountered in the courts systems; » Understand parent-child relationship assessments within child welfare cases; » List the various services and components that are interconnected within the criminal justice mental health system.
4:30–5:30 PM MEETING: TPA Social Justice Division Annual Meeting (M08)
The TPA Social Justice annual meeting will focus on group discussion of relevant and current social justice issues confronting psychology as well as the wider community in which our patients live and work.
5:45–6:45 PM MEETING: TPA Annual Business Meeting 7:00–8:00 PM RECEPTION: Platinum Advocates’ Reception
Invitation-only reception honoring Platinum Advocate members.
Saturday 7:00–7:45 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Diagnosis and Treatment of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: The Paradigm Shift (W33) Paulette Pitt, PhD
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a newly established diagnosis that is difficult both to diagnose and to treat due to insidious onset, absence of body image
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disturbance, and distracting medical symptomology. Although practitioners are increasingly encountering patients with symptoms of ARFID, diagnostic indicators and treatment is poorly understood. Education about presentation, progression, and treatment may lead to earlier detection, intervention, and improved outcomes. Two cases journey through historical medical data documenting disrupted but undiagnosed eating behaviors, hospitalization, eventual diagnosis, and recovery. This case series focuses on the importance of behavioral diagnostic indicators of ARFID and behavior treatment paradigms as a methodological advancement in diagnosing and treating ARFID, as well as making distinctions between ARFID and more traditional eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify criteria for eating disorders with emphasis on differential diagnosis of ARFID relative to other eating disorders; » Analyze the course of disorder development throughout childhood and adolescence to promote increased understanding of disorder characteristics; » Recognize behavioral contributions to disorder pathology and treatment leading to improved differential diagnosis and intervention implementation; » List interdisciplinary contributions to aiding in diagnostic considerations and intervention design.
8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Rosemary Kennedy: A Case Study and Historical Perspective (W41) Charlotte Kimmel, PhD, Pat Craig, PhD
This presentation will be a case study of Rosemary Kennedy, the sister of President John F. Kennedy. It will include information about her early development, diagnoses, treatment, care, and placements. The impact of her lobotomy will be discussed including the history of using lobotomy as a treatment option. The impact of her intellectual disability diagnosis on the Kennedy family will be discussed. The presenters will also provide information about the Kennedy Foundation and its considerable history of funding intellectual disability services. The presenters will report on the legislative changes and Congressional funding that occurred during the Kennedy Administration as it relates to
the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and the impact of those changes on services provided today. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe Rosemary Kennedy’s early life, including birth, development, education, diagnoses, and opportunities; » Describe legislation and funding passed by Congress during the Kennedy Administration; » Better understand the impact of this legislation on the provision of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Chasing Rainbows and Unicorns: Considering Effort, Motivation, and Engagement in Pediatric Cognitive and Academic Assessment (W45) Pete Stavinoha, PhD
Experienced assessment professionals know well that some children “try” harder than others during testing. Indeed, “work ethic” is often cited as more important than aptitude for general life success, and “performance validity” measures are increasingly used in cognitive assessment. However, effort and motivation during a testing situation are currently practically impossible to quantify, and thus the impact of these elusive yet essential contributors to child performance may not be fully considered when conceptualizing case data. This workshop considers factors affecting effort and motivation from several perspectives, recognizing that effort, motivation, and engagement can have significant influence on test results and thus impact psychologists’ interpretation of test data and ultimately the recommendations and guidance we offer. This workshop is intended to highlight psychologist recognition of these concepts in their assessment practice, and the presentation will include an interactive discussion of strategies to improve engagement by increasing motivation and effort. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify three etiological factors that may affect effort and motivation in the assessment setting; » Describe how “performance validity” measures do not necessarily assess effort and motivation; » List five strategies to improve children’s motivation, effort, and engagement.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8:00–10:00 AM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Risk Management and Legal Considerations in Innovative Practice Models (W50) Alan C. Nessman, JD, Kevin J. Ryan, JD, Jana Martin, PhD
Psychologists exploring different practice models face new challenges. This workshop will cover specific issues for psychologists to identify a safe transition to innovative practice models (IPMs). Jana Martin, PhD, will speak about risk management issues, such as what to be aware of when moving from a solo practice to part of a team making collaborative decisions about the patient’s care. Kevin Ryan, with Epstein Becker & Green, will provide an overview of the legal issues along the spectrum between simple and complex IPMs. Attendees will learn legal pitfalls to avoid in order to ensure compliance with laws. Alan Nessman of the APA Practice Organization will cover antitrust considerations for psychologists who participate in or administer independent practice associations (IPAs) and management services organizations (MSOs). He will address options for conducting joint negotiations on behalf of the practices that join the IPA or MSO: the messenger model vs. clinical or financial integration. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify potential risks, and risk management strategies for addressing those risks, for practitioners operating within innovative practice models to reduce the chance of negative patient outcomes and complaints against the practitioner; » Describe three legal pitfalls to avoid in innovative practice models; » Describe the clinical integration and messenger models that foster antitrust law compliance for an innovative practice model.
8:00–11:00 AM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Revealing a Treatment Model for Near Death Experiencers (W02) Roy Hill, PsyD, John Rubel, PsyD
Individuals who report having a near death experience (NDE) may present with unique clinical needs. Unfortunately, events are sometimes dismissed as mental illness. Regardless of their validity, NDEs are perceived as real by the millions who have them. In this workshop, the presenters will first differentiate the
NDE presentation with symptoms of mental illness. In the second part of the workshop, the presenters will reveal a new treatment model for those experiencers troubled by the after-effects of their NDE. From this model, the presenters will identify six clinical needs: normalization of perceived experiences, referral to supportive resources, processing loss in stages, exploring mission-consistent life goals, renegotiating unhealthy relationships, and resolving dissonance between the NDE and dominant cultural influences. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Provide an overview of near death experiences; » Differentiate mental illness from near death experiences; » Encourage client respect without labeling; » Introduce a model addressing six clinical needs common to the NDE; » Provide a list of NDE client resources.
8:00–11:00 AM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Effectively Treating Bipolar Depression and Mania in an Outpatient Setting (W05) Thomas Daniel Meyer, PhD
Learning how to recognize and treat unipolar depression is defined as a core skill and usually focused on in training – not so when it comes to bipolar disorder. Probably due to lack of exposure and training, there is still a lot of hesitation towards accepting individuals experiencing bipolar disorder as outpatients. This workshop has the overall aim to make participants feel more comfortable in taking on these clients. While familiarity with relapse prevention programs for bipolar disorder has increased, there is often uncertainty about how to best treat bipolar depression, and, especially, how to quickly recognize and treat emerging hypomanic, manic, and mixed symptoms. The latter is often perceived as particularly challenging and even anxiety provoking. The workshop will provide participants with strategies to effectively deal with these situations by using case examples, interactive role plays, and modeling behaviors. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » List at least two characteristics that differentiate bipolar and other forms of depression;
» Describe at least one core strategy to differentiate between normal mood and (hypo)mania; » Identify helpful and unhelpful ways of interacting with potentially (hypo)manic clients; » Name at least two strategies for supporting your currently (hypo)manic patient.
8:00–11:00 AM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: What Do Contemporary Systemic Psychotherapists Actually Do in Practice?: A Unified Framework for Improving Practice (W20) Christina Wise, PhD, Jeff Harris, PhD, Garica Sanford, PsyD
Many contemporary family therapists do not follow one specific model of family therapy. Rather, they draw from many theoretical orientations. In this session, we will provide training to apply a unified psychotherapy framework for approaching family therapy based on the work of contemporary family therapists. This theory is a comprehensive and holistic framework based on a multitheoretical psychotherapy theory developed by Dr. Jeff Harris. The theory examines external versus internal influences on the family system. This session includes: 1) a review of the unified psychotherapy theory, 2) examples of case conceptualizations, 3) specific clinical interventions with families and 4) approaches for supervision and training. Templates for common presenting concerns will be reviewed, including trauma experiences, immigration, and co-parenting. An APA Internship Training Director will discuss how she uses this in training and supervision. Participants will leave with tools to support their decisions with families in their clinical work and supervision. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify the five psychological systems and four contextual influences that are part of the unified framework; » Conceptualize a family therapy case through a unified psychotherapy framework; » Plan clinical interventions from a unified psychotherapy framework; » Know how to use a unified psychotherapy in clinical supervision.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8:00–9:00 AM | PD: 1 HR SYMPOSIUM: Impact of Strict Adherence to Masculine Gender Roles (S12) Jonathan Schwartz, PhD, Elizabeth Gill, BA, Amanda Broyles, BA, Alexandra Slaughter, MA, Madeleine Desrochers, BA, Kendall Pfeffer, MA
The Masculinity and Gender Issues in Culture (M.A.G.I.C.) lab research team, led by Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, is a part of the University of Houston’s Counseling Psychology program. Their research focuses on issues surrounding men, society’s view of masculinity, gender norms, and violence prevention. They are also interested in exploring positive masculinity and its presentations in various types of men. Currently, the research team has focused on the negative interpersonal impact of strict adherence to traditional male gender roles related to outcomes such as intimate partner violence, racism, sexism, and aggression. The title of the presentations are as follows: Gender Role Conflict, Racism, and Entitlement; Gender Role Conflict, Homophobia, Sexism, and Entitlement; Communication Styles and Intimate Partner Violence; Influence of Violent Stimuli on Male Aggression. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Explain how gender role conflict can impact men’s interpersonal interactions; » Understand how communication styles play a role in intimate partner violence; » Explore current literature on violent stimuli and masculine aggression, and future research directions.
8:00–9:00 AM MEETING: TPA Forensic Division Annual Meeting (M10) Jennifer Rockett, PhD
We will discuss professional issues affecting forensic practice in Texas. New officers will be elected. We will present the award for the Mary Alice Conroy Award for Best Student Paper in Forensic Psychology, and the winner will present their research. All are welcome to attend.
9:15 AM–4:15 PM | PD: 6 HRS INVITED WORKSHOP: Using Theory and Research to Promote BereavementInformed Assessment among Grieving Youth (W14) Julie Kaplow, PhD, Christopher Layne, PhD
Although growing numbers of organizations and mental health facilities are becoming trauma-informed, few are adopting bereavement-informed best practices, despite the fact that bereavement is the most common and most distressing form of adversity reported by youth. Children and adolescents who experience the death of a loved one present with a particular configuration of vulnerability factors, protective factors, outcomes, needs, and strengths that requires a “bereavement-informed” perspective. This workshop will share information about a newly developed theory of childhood grief (Multidimensional Grief Theory; Kaplow et al., 2013), new research findings, and the ways in which theory and research are being used to promote bereavement-informed screening, assessment, and case conceptualization across diverse settings and populations. This workshop will include the use of experiential exercises, video clips, case studies, and group discussion to enhance learning and knowledge acquisition. Timing lncludes a one-hour lunch break at the presenters’ discretion. At the conclusion, you will be able to: »» Describe recent evidence regarding the prevalence and impact of bereavement in childhood; » Describe different dimensions of childhood grief, including adaptive and maladaptive forms of grief; » Utilize a new heuristic for case conceptualization and treatment planning in the context of childhood bereavement.
10:15–11:15 AM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Families Employing Language Brokering (W58) Cole Hague, MS, Michael Gottlieb, PhD
Children and adolescents of immigrants may be tasked with interpreting face-to-face and written communication for their families. The children who perform such demanding linguistic tasks are often referred to as language brokers. Research has suggested that nearly all children and adolescents of
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language-minority families act as language brokers when their parents lack English proficiency. Research is needed to examine how language brokering impacts children and their families, but language brokering represents a quagmire of ethical issues. References will be provided and generous time will be allowed for discussion. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Define language brokering, with an emphasis on the effect it can have on children, patients, family relationships, and the patient-provider relationship; » Describe the ethical issues surrounding language brokering; » Recommend how to manage ethical issues related to language brokering in clinical practice while also ensuring best practice standards of care.
10:15–11:15 AM | PD: 1 HR WORKSHOP: Working with Gender Diverse Adolescents: Addressing Needs of the Client, Family, and Beyond (W60) Paulette Pitt, PhD
Do you work with adolescents in your practice? Have you ever worked with someone gender diverse? Perhaps a transgender or gender neutral person? Have you received training addressing the needs of gender diverse adolescents? If you’re just getting started or need to learn more about being therapeutically effective with gender diverse adolescents, then this class is for you! This presentation is designed to help practitioners better understand and relate to adolescents presenting with gender identity concerns. Global changes have created an environment where individuals more freely and fully express themselves. As a helping profession member, it is incumbent upon practitioners to provide gender diverse individuals with excellent care and treatment to support goal fulfillment. This training specifically addresses the unique needs and concerns of adolescents navigating gender identity and will help improve understanding of how to provide appropriate engagement and excellent support during this time of transition. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Learn, list, and use correct terminology associated with gender diversity in order to enhance interactions/communication with gender diverse adolescents;
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 » Obtain and utilize the most recent research/ information to better understand how to effectively and appropriately engage with gender variant adolescents in individual and family therapies; » Identify community issues affecting gender diverse adolescents, as well as list potential community impact points that may stimulate change on behalf of your clients.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: A Systemic Approach to Refugee Trauma Healing: Needs, Advocacy, and Community Collaborations (S14)
Laura Captari, MA, Kendra Oosterhouse, MS, Rebekah Jolie Shelton Zaremba, BA, Hadidja Nyiransekuye, PhD, Shelley A. Riggs, PhD In the past year, Texas resettled one tenth of refugees coming to the U.S. – nearly 8,000 individuals. In addition to adjusting to life in a new culture, many carry the scars of trauma, including war exposure, death of loved ones, sexual violence, or torture. The current sociopolitical climate and experiences of discrimination may further compound this vulnerable population’s mental health risk. However, due to stigma and lack of resources, the majority do not have access to psychological support. This symposium will present findings from a qualitative study of Texas NGOs serving refugees. Attention will be given to community resilience and systems theories, including discussion of intergenerational conflict, parenting challenges, and adolescent risk-taking behaviors. The presenters will discuss ways psychologists can collaborate with resettlement community agencies to provide creative, culturally adapted interventions. Dr. Nyiransekuye will serve as discussant, sharing her experiences as a former refugee with expertise in refugee mental health. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Examine recent literature on refugee mental health, including the impact of trauma, multiple losses, and discrimination; » Explore potential resilience factors within this population, including culture, spirituality, family relationships, and community engagement; » Identify practical ways to collaborate with resettlement agencies to provide advocacy and support;
» Discuss unique ethical and cultural considerations in working with refugees; » Apply community resilience and systems theories to facilitate creative, culturally adapted interventions.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Navigating the Medical Minefield: Psychological Practice in a Large Metropolitan Medical System (W35)
Rebecca Corona, PhD, Evelyn Parker-Gaspard, PhD As specialists in human behavior, psychologists are uniquely situated to understand the influences that social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes have on health and illness. Psychology as a science of behavior and cognition emphasizes knowledge, skills, abilities, and training that are essential not only in health maintenance but in treating and controlling different illnesses and aspects of illness. Advances in thinking about health and illness have led to a more holistic view of patients in the medical setting. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the biopsychosocial model which views health and illness as products of a combination of factors: the biological, such as genetic predisposition; social conditions such as social support, poverty, and family relationships; and psychological factors such as cognitions about health, lifestyle, and stress. Consequently, demand for psychologists and the development of psychology as a discipline within medical settings continue to grow. Participants will learn the practical issues facing the psychologist in the provision of services in a medical setting. Participants will also learn the application of skills from the various sub-specialties of psychology. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify the rationales for providing psychological services in a medical setting; » Explore the rewards as well as the challenges inherent in service provision in the medical field; »» Enhance the skills of providing services within this setting; »» Understand communication issues across disciplines.
10:15 AM–12:15 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: A Practical Guide for Offering Psychological Health Promotion Interventions to Small Groups in Online Virtual Worlds (W53) Rosemary B. Hughes, PhD, Margaret Nosek, PhD, Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD, Alice Krueger, M.Ed., Stephanie Silveira, MPH, Rachel Markley, MPH
Online virtual worlds are a new, exciting, and low-cost venue for offering real-time individual or small group interventions to promote psychological health. This four-part, hands-on workshop will offer practical guidelines for psychologists to expand their research and practice by using the online virtual world of Second Life as a medium for delivering programs to hard-to-reach, isolated, and stigmatized populations. In Part 1, presenters will describe their experiences developing and testing a seven-week self-esteem enhancement intervention to small groups of women with physical disabilities. In Part 2, participants will create their own avatar and learn to navigate and communicate within Second Life. Discussions will focus on embodiment, self, and interpersonal relationships using avatars. Part 3 will offer tours of venues and activities that have been successfully used in existing interventions. In Part 4, participants will reconvene to discuss ethical challenges and future directions for growing psychology using online virtual worlds. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » List the advantages and challenges of offering mental health promotion interventions and psychological services using online virtual worlds versus face-to-face formats, citing examples from completed research; » Create an avatar and use it to navigate and communicate in the online virtual world of Second Life; » List ways in which programs delivered via online virtual worlds can be useful in reaching mental health disparity populations; » Create an outline of a program or service relevant to your own practice or setting that uses an online virtual world; » List ethical challenges and future directions for growing psychology using online virtual worlds.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | PD: 1 HR LUNCHEON: PAC Luncheon
Special guest(s)/honoree(s) TBA. During the course of the PAC luncheon, those who have registered for the luncheon will hear results of the 2017 legislative session and the impact on psychology AND receive one PD hour for the portion that is directly related to the practice of psychology. Additional registration fee required.
12:45–2:45 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Intersectionality of Ethics across Professional Domains (W35b) Charles Ridley, PhD, Sakina Ali, BS, Alex Giovanetti, MS, Byron Holzberger, BA, Kaitlyn Lyon, BS, Cynthia Ponciano, BS, Vy Tran, BS, Erika Wright, BS, Siming Xie, MA
This symposium seeks to inform the audience about the linkage of ethics within and across professional domains of psychology. The symposium will encourage the audience to understand and confront ongoing ethical challenges within their practices and based on the above linkage. Presenters will demonstrate the interconnections between eight professional domains: competency movement, HIPAA, licensure/credentialing, behavioral medicine and health psychology, interprofessional care teams, prevention science and practice, prescriptive authority, and telehealth. Presenters will also illustrate how selected ethical themes are significant across each of the domains. Various engaging activities with the audience will serve to promote critical thinking and enable discussion to address practical applications. Time will be allocated for questions and comments at the end. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Critically analyze overlooked interconnections in ethical practice; » Provide a template of ethical themes that cut across multiple domains of professional practice; » Confront the complexity inherent in ethical challenges and decision making.
12:45–2:45 PM | PD: 2 HRS WORKSHOP: Mood Dysregulation in a Veteran Population (W36) Kelly G. Arnemann, PhD, Charles Neill, PhD
The use of DBT social skills training to address issues of readjustment, anger management, and to inform treatment planning has been successfully implemented with multiple
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presenting psychiatric issues. This workshop addresses clinical issues related to mood dysregulation in a veteran population: readjustment, anger management, and trauma. A veteran is a member of a distinct subculture for which there are therapeutic implications. This workshop intends to provide clinicians an understanding of DBT social skills and their effectiveness in therapy with veterans and other populations. Typical presentation of mood dysregulation as well as treatment options will be discussed. Utilizing only the DBT social skills is effective in regulating emotions for most populations. For purposes of determining therapeutic effectiveness, as well as insurance reimbursement, treatment planning would benefit from utilizing six self-report measures in order to identify therapeutic gains. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Utilize DBT with any population; » Utilize various measures with a veteran population; » Describe veteran culture and reasons for mood dysregulation.
12:45–3:45 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Working with Emotion to Strengthen Attachment: A Brief Introduction to Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (W12) Laura Spiller, PhD, Liliane Nahas, M.Ed.
Emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT; Johnson, 2004) is an empirically supported approach to couple therapy based on attachment theory that has demonstrated a 70–73% recovery rate for relationship distress (Johnson, Hunsley, Greenberg, & Schindler, 1999). EFT provides the clinician a highly effective roadmap to help couples clarify the emotional signals they send to one another, de-escalate, and move out of the negative interaction patterns that threaten their experience of security and connectedness. Using a combination of didactic and experiential material, we will introduce participants to the EFT attachment theory framework, and outline the steps and stages of EFT. We will also provide information on the EFT communities in Texas and EFT training opportunities in the state. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand adult love and couple distress from an attachment theory framework;
» Describe assessment, intervention, and the course of therapy in EFT; » Explore how to work experientially with couples to focus on the relational process rather than problem content; » Identify specific interventions used in EFT to help couples reprocess negative affect and restructure negative interactions; » Appreciate the unique power attachment framed affect has in healing couple distress to create secure attachment.
12:45–3:45 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: ABPP Board Certification: Successfully Navigating the Process, Early Career, and Beyond (W21)
Veronica Bordes Edgar, PhD, ABPP, Alina Suris, PhD, ABPP, Lloyd Berg, PhD, ABPP For many Texas psychologists, attaining board certification in one’s area of specialization from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) represents the “growth edge” of professional development. Once thought of as an aspirational credential, evidence of board certification has become increasingly important for consideration of academic promotion, hospital privileging, financial raises, and inclusion on insurance panels. In this workshop, attendees will learn about both generic and specialty-specific requirements for ABPP board certification, with specific strategies outlined for early career psychologists (ECPs). More seasoned clinicians will also find the information relevant. Texas representatives from three ABPP specialty areas (clinical, clinical health and clinical neuropsychology) will overview the entire ABPP board certification process “from soup to nuts,” including candidacy requirements, practice sample organization, getting a mentor and oral examination preparation. Breakout discussions will facilitate more detailed, specialty-specific discussions. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Identify at least three benefits of becoming ABPP Board Certified; » Describe the sequence of board certification from application to successful completion; » Identify the core components of a successful practice sample within the context of the ABPP examination process; » Describe at least two common mistakes applicants/candidates make in the board certification process and strategies to avoid these pitfalls.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 12:45–3:45 PM | PD: 3 HRS WORKSHOP: Ethical Considerations in Complex Custody Evaluations with Allegations of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (W24)
Dr. Carmen Petzold, PhD
Custody evaluations involving allegations of physical abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse are arguably the most difficult and ethically challenging assessments that psychologists are ever asked to conduct. Multiple courts, attorneys, and agencies often have overlapping and conflicting jurisdiction over the parties involved and the records needed to conduct a thorough custody evaluation. Custody evaluations become more arduous when one parent is or has been the subject of either a CPS or a criminal investigation. Interviews with parties who may still be required to testify in criminal proceedings need to be conducted in such a manner that their memory will not be contaminated. Safety plans or temporary restraining orders preventing access by one parent can complicate necessary observations. Challenges to conducting such evaluations and suggestions for addressing these challenges will be reviewed as well as a discussion of identification of biases inherent in these types of evaluations. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Recognize at least two possible ethical dilemmas presented by complex custody evaluations; » Identify three common challenges that arise in conducting complex custody evaluations; » Explain additional records to be reviewed in complex custody evaluations and the purpose of each set of records; » Identify specific evaluation techniques to utilize or avoid in complex custody evaluations.
12:45–4:45 PM | PD: 4 HRS WORKSHOP: Professional Issues in Juvenile Evaluations: Chapter 55 to Transfer to Adult Court (W06) Mary Alice Conroy, PhD
This workshop will address the legal and ethical issues unique to juvenile evaluations under Chapter 55 (fitness to proceed and responsibility for conduct) and transfer to adult court evaluations. Specific emphasis will be placed upon the necessary competencies
to ethically conduct these evaluations for the courts. The presentation will involve participants in the analysis of actual case material, often involving common misconceptions regarding these assessments. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Understand the legal requirements of Chapter 55 and juvenile transfer to adult court evaluations. » Analyze common ethical dilemmas unique to this arena; » Summarize the competencies essential to conducting these specific juvenile evaluations; » Utilize the basic abilities to analyze and critique an evaluator’s decision to participate in these specific juvenile evaluations.
12:45–4:45 PM | PD: 4 HRS WORKSHOP: The Brief Behavioral Intervention: Overview and Adaptations for Diagnostically and Ethnically Diverse Families (W15) Petra Duran, PhD, Rachel Fein, M.Ed., Kelly Banneyer, PhD, Marni Axlerad, PhD
This workshop presents an overview of adaptations to a brief evidence-based intervention for addressing disruptive behavior among preschoolers. The brief behavioral intervention (BBI) is focused on the most commonly used strategies in behavioral parent training. BBI is designed to provide caregivers with strategies that promote healthy child development and the opportunity to build supportive relationships and stimulating environments. The intervention consists of five core sessions focused on specific behavior management skills and increasing communication among family members. This workshop will provide an overview of underlying, evidence-based, behavioral, parent training strategies. The primary focus of the workshop is to present and discuss considerations and adaptations of PMT for parents of preschool-aged children diagnosed with chronic health conditions (i.e., cancer and seizure disorder), anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders. We also will discuss adaptations for ethnically diverse and underserved populations. This workshop will provide learners the opportunity to practice key concepts.
At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe evidence-based parent training strategies to address disruptive behaviors in preschoolers; » Make adaptations to evidence-based parent training strategies for preschoolers with chronic health problems, anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorders; » Recognize adaptations to consider when providing services to ethnically diverse populations.
3:00–5:00 PM | PD: 2 HRS SYMPOSIUM: Enhancing Patient Outcomes by Integrating Psychosocial Interventions with Electroconvulsive Therapy Care (S06)
Shawn McClintock, PhD, MSCS, Justin Coffey, MD, Ed Hinson, Debbie Hinson, Julie Hersh, MBA Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for mood disorders. Despite decades of systematic research that refined ECT practice, little work has addressed the importance of psychosocial interventions to the overall success of contemporary ECT care. Led by experts in the field of patient- and family-centered ECT care, this interdisciplinary symposium will help “grow psychology” by highlighting how patient outcomes can be enhanced through integrated ECT and psychosocial innovations. The panelists include a clinical neuropsychologist, psychiatrist, patients, and care partners. The first presentation will provide an evidence-based overview of contemporary ECT practice, including the collaboration with care partners. The second presentation will provide evidence supporting the integration of ECT with evidence-based psychotherapy. The third presentation will provide real-life experience with ECT and psychosocial interventions by a patient and care partner. The fourth presentation will provide information supporting the integration of peer support groups and healthy behaviors from the patient perspective. At the conclusion, you will be able to: » Describe contemporary ECT practice; » Explain how to integrate ECT and evidencebased psychotherapy; » Understand patient and care partner perspectives on psychiatric and psychosocial interventions.
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