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• Artificial Intelligence: Research and Applications in Mental Health and Policy and Innovation Issues in the State of Utah

  • When
    January 24, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

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  The Utah Psychological Association,
  presents

  Artificial Intelligence: Research and Applications in Mental Health and Policy and Innovation Issues in the State of Utah

  January 24, 2025
  Live ZOOM Webinar

  2 CE Credit Hours

  Session One (1 CE): Empathy and the Machine: An introduction into Research and Applications of AI in Mental Health

  Presenter: Zach Imel PhD

  Overview:

  Psychotherapy is a conversational intervention that has required human experts to manage its implementation. Improvements in conversational artificial intelligence (AI) have accompanied speculation on how technologies might automate components of psychotherapy, most often the replacement of human therapists. However, there is a spectrum of opportunities for human collaboration with autonomous systems in psychotherapy, including evaluation, documentation, training, and assistance. Clarity about what might be supported is necessary to understand the affordances and limitations of specific technologies and how they might be used and misused. In this talk I will provide a brief introduction into modern AI technology, how it works conceptually (no math required - sorta!), and explore applications to mental health care - particularly psychotherapy.

  Objectives:

  1. Provide a high-level introduction into current AI technology generally
  2. Review and framework for current and possible future mental health applications of AI including potential benefits and risks.
  3. Highlight several current and ongoing research studies focused on supporting the quality of mental health care with AI

  Bio: Zac Imel, PhD

  Zac Imel, PhD is co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Lyssn.io, a technology company focused on using artificial intelligence to assess and improve mental healthcare. He is also Professor in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah. The author of more than 100 scientific publications, his work has been funded by NSF, NIMH, NIDA, NIAAA, PCORI, The John Templeton Foundation, and the Casey Foundation. He is co-author of a primary psychotherapy text, The Great Psychotherapy Debate: The Evidence for What Makes Psychotherapy Work - which offers a comprehensive review of the evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

  Session Two (1 CE Credit): Policy, Innovation, and Issues in the State of Utah

  Presenter: Zach Boyd PhD

  Overview:

  Many professionals and companies are developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the mental health industry, leading to both hopes for expanded access to care as well as fears of a variety of possible harms. I will share the results of a recent in-depth stakeholder survey by Utah’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, including (1) emerging use cases, (2) potential benefits, and (3) likely harms from the technology. I will also share the Office’s recommendations to the state legislature, which encompass enhanced consumer protection, guidance and rules for licensed professionals, and a safe harbor for responsible AI developers and deployers in this space. Finally, I will discuss the role of regulatory mitigation to promote responsible innovation within the state.

  Objectives:

  1. Explain regulatory issues and opportunities related to the use of AI in mental health.
  2. Explain Utah’s approach to regulating AI within the profession.
  3. Illustrate how the state’s regulatory mitigation mechanism can aid with responsible deployment.

  Bio: Zach Boyd PhD

  Dr. Boyd is a faculty member at Brigham Young University's (BYU) mathematics department, where he teaches applied and computational mathematics. Dr. Boyd’s research lab focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mathematical modeling in social science applications, such as psychology, economics, and social networks. Before working at BYU, Dr. Boyd was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an NDSEG Fellow at UCLA, a research associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and a Presidential Scholar at BYU.”

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration through January 17, 2025	$50	$60
  After early bird registration	$65	$75

  
  

  UPA Student/Resident Members	Non-Member Students /Residents
  No Charge	$15

  Register online at:   www.utpsych.org  OR Call Teresa Bruce at 801-410-0337

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• Sequence XIV: Ethics and Risk Management of Navigating New Frontiers in Psychological Practice

  • When
    February 07, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

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  The Utah Psychological Association and THE TRUST

  
  

  Presents:

  Sequence XIV: Ethics and Risk Management of Navigating New Frontiers in Psychological Practice

  This will be a live zoom webinar

  6 CE Credits

  15% off your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Policy Premium (for 2 consecutive years at policy renewal
  

  Workshop Description

  For over two decades, The Trust has worked to educate and support psychologists in improving their ethics and risk management skills and strategies by providing live workshops, webinars, risk management consultations, and expanding resources. This fourteenth(14th) workshop in our Sequence series continues to emphasize applied, integrated and strategic methods to help you stay grounded in ethical principles and practices, and to protect you from adverse disciplinary and legal actions.

  In today's swiftly changing landscape, psychologists are witnessing a surge of fresh opportunities and possibilities. These emerging frontiers not only broaden the scope of professional activities, but also offer avenues to enhance and support practice in ways that were once unimaginable. However, these new territories also come with their own set of unique challenges, unforeseen risks and uncertainties.

  Workshop XIV is dedicated to exploring the ethical considerations and risk management strategies essential for effectively maneuvering through these novel domains in psychological practice. Specific topics include: necessary considerations for expanding one’s practice into new areas, psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT), the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychological practice, issues related to digital security, new understandings of PSYPACT and interjurisdictional telepsychology (IJTP), and effectively managing transitions in one’s practice (e.g. new employment, retirement, disability/illness, professional wills).

  Objectives

  Describe basic principles of ethics and risk management, as applied to several specific clinical situations that arise in professional practice

  List at least three areas of the ethics code relevant to expanding one’s psychological practice into new directions.

  Describe potential risks psychologist face when growing their business in new areas.

  Define psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT)

  Differentiate between legal and illegal interjurisdictional telepsychology practice and explain multiple avenues for legal practice.

  Define three benefits and three risks of using artificial intelligence in psychological practice.

  Identify three aspects of HIPAA that apply to privacy and security in emerging technology.

  Continuing Education Credits

  Sequence XIV is sponsored by THE TRUST and approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. THE TRUST maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  Presenter Bio:

  Dr. Daniel O. Traube

  Daniel O. Taube earned his J.D. from Villanova University in 1985 and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Hahnemann University in 1987 as a member of the Hahnemann/Vilanova Joint Psychology and Law Graduate Program. He is Professor Emeritus at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco at Alliant International University, past Psy.D. Program Director, founder and coordinator of the Forensic Family Child. His areas of professional focus include ethical and legal issues in professional practice, child protection and addictions. In addition to his teaching and research interests, he has been in private practice since 1990, has served on the APA Ethics Appeals Panel for over 20 years, and has taught graduate and professional level courses on ethical and legal issues in professional practice for over 25 years. Dr. Taube regularly consults with a wide range of practitioners and community agencies regarding standards of practice and ethical concerns.

  Eligibility for Insurance Premium

  Complete the 6 Hours of training to receive 15% discount on your Professional Liability Insurance for your next 2 consecutive policy periods.

  This workshop is appropriate primarily for psychologists and psychology students but may also be useful to other related behavioral health practitioners. This workshop is designed for an intermediate level.

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration through January 31, 2025	$125	$225
  After early bird registration	$150	$250

  
  

  UPA Student/Resident Members	Non-Member Students /Residents
  No Charge	$10

  Register online at:   www.utpsych.org  OR Call Teresa Bruce at 801-410-0337

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• Stress from Political and Social Issues

  • When
    February 21, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

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  The Utah Psychological Association,
  presents

  Stress from Political and Social Issues

  February 21, 2025
  Live ZOOM Webinar

  3 CE Credit Hours

  Course Overview

  Americans are experiencing rapidly increasing levels of stress from social and political issues, leading to a variety of adverse mental health outcomes. This workshop will explore the complex relationship between sociopolitical stress, hope, and value-oriented community activity regarding mental health treatment. Special focus will be paid to the effectiveness of hope-building and political action as a means of treating the symptoms of political stress

  Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the complex relationship between political stress symptoms and interventions.  
  • Identify research-supported techniques for treating populations going through political stress. 
  • Describe strategies to help clients find value-aligned approaches to engage in their communities.

  Presenter: Robert Ortega, Ph.D.

  Overview:

  Robert Ortega completed his BA at Georgetown University and his master’s at William James College. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon after completing an APA-accredited clinical internship at American University. He is currently in private practice at RIO Therapies, where he treats ADHD, OCD, and sociopolitical stressors among people in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Robert has published research in the field of critical consciousness, and his dissertation explored the relationship between political action behaviors and mental health symptoms.

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration through Feb 14, 2025	$75	$100
  After early bird registration	$85	$115

  
  

  UPA Student/Resident Members	Non-Member Students /Residents
  No Charge	$15

  Register online at:   www.utpsych.org  OR Call Teresa Bruce at 801-410-0337

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• Join the Utah Psychological Association for a Snowshoeing Adventure!

  • When
    February 22, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive, Park City, UT 84098
  • Spaces left
    34

  Register

  Looking for a fun way to connect with fellow psychologists and enjoy Utah's beautiful winter landscape? Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, for a snowshoeing event at the stunning Swaner Preserve in Park City!

  Event Details:

  When

  Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00pm

  Who

  Up to 40 adults (Swaner needs final numbers in advance so registration will close on Friday, February 12th). **Due to limited space, we ask that each UPA member bring at most one guest (who needs to be registered as they will count toward the 40 spots). 

  Please note that this is a UPA Member Event and thus at this point only members are able to register at this time. If you are not a member of UPA but are interested in attending, please email Deb at Deb.Elliott-DeSorbo@uhsinc.com who will maintain a waitlist and will let you know on 2/13 if there is space available as we would love to have you join us!

  Where

  The wetlands of the Swaner Preserve

  • We will start your tour from the EcoCenter
  • There is no parking lot directly in front of the EcoCenter. If you have a difficult time finding us, you can search for Maxwell’s.  We are located in the same plaza as the restaurant. Additional information about parking can be found here.

  What to wear and bring

  We will be snowshoeing on uneven but flat terrain: please come prepared with warm, waterproof hiking shoes or boots, snow pants, a hat, gloves, appropriate layers for the weather, water bottle, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Snowshoes are included in the cost of the tour! (Deb’s note: if you’re kind of clumsy like me, you may well fall on your butt so be prepared for that!).

  Additional info: 

  Payment

  • The cost of the tour is $15/person. Please submit payment with registration.

  Participants will need to complete a waiver prior to the tour. This will be sent prior to the tour.

   If you are interested in learning more about Swaner, please see their website: https://extension.usu.edu/swaner/

   If you have any questions, feel free to email Deb Elliott-DeSorbo, UPA’s president, at Deb.Elliott-DeSorbo@uhsinc.com

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• Mindful-Somatic Approaches to Psychological Trauma

  • When
    February 28, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    No specific date. This is online: Self-paced

  A UPA approved event
  

  Mindful-Somatic Approaches to Psychological Trauma

  Dr. Paris Williams

  

  A Self-Paced Online Course

  Platform: LearnDash
  Includes: Interactive Forum
  CE Credits: 12 (Approved by the Utah Psychological Association)

  

  Course Overview

  Discover a comprehensive framework and powerful therapy tools from the latest developments in trauma therapy.

  

  Key Principles

  • Body and Nervous System: Psychological trauma (PTSD, acute, and developmental) is primarily held within the body.
  • Somatic Work: Directly engaging with the body (sensations, impulses, breath, posture) is crucial for resolving trauma.
  • Mindfulness: An open, curious attitude towards present experiences aids in recovery.

  

  Training Highlights

  Learn and practice an integrative approach to mindful/somatic trauma therapy, drawing from methods like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.

  In this course, you will:

  • Understand a universal framework for extreme emotional and traumatic states.
  • Identify client experiences on the ANS arousal spectrum and appropriate interventions.
  • Outline essential stages of trauma-focused therapy.
  • Develop your capacity to remain present and grounded as a therapist to safely hold space, while reducing risk of your own dysregulation, vicarious trauma, and burnout.
  • Use simple and effective mindful-somatic tools to:
  • • Build client confidence in managing strong feelings and nervous system dysregulation.
    • Foster a sense of groundedness, presence, and orientation.
    • Enhance clients' connection with their feelings and needs.
    • Distinguish between beneficial emotional release and being stuck in a trauma response.
    • Address flashbacks, intrusive memories, and nightmares.
    • Work with somatization (unresolved feelings/memories held in the body).

  

  Certification

  Receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the training and passing the final exam.

  

  Course Details

  • Format: Online, self-paced
  • Content: 8 lessons, over 12 hours of instructional videos (theory, demonstrations, experientials, practices)
  • Materials: Supplemental documents (PDFs of slides, client handouts, readings, diagrams)

  

  Investment

  • Standard Price: $275
  • Early-Bird Discount: $175
  • Financial Aid: Limited scholarships and payment plans available. Contact us for details.

  

  Register Now: Integrative Psychology Academy

  https://integrativepsychology.info
  

  

  About Dr. Paris Williams

  Dr. Paris Williams, a Clinical Psychologist licensed in California and Utah, holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Contemplative, Somatic, and Clinical Psychology. With extensive experience in trauma therapy, he has taught numerous mindful-somatic trainings in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Williams is the author of the acclaimed book, Rethinking Madness. Learn more at ParisWilliamsPhD.com.

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• Beyond PsyPact: Mastering 20+ Legal & Ethical Mandates for Cross-Border Practice

  • When
    March 28, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

  Register

  The Utah Psychological Association

  Presents:

  Beyond PsyPact: Mastering 20+ Legal & Ethical Mandates for Cross-Border Practice

  This will be a live zoom webinar

  3 CE Credits

  This workshop is presented by the Utah Psychological Association & the Nevada Psychological Association plus a coalition of many other Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations.
  

  Course Description:

  Have you addressed all the telehealth compliance requirements beyond PSYPACT that can differ from state to state?

  Many psychologists underestimate the complex web of state regulations beyond PSYPACT authority, often assuming that licensure alone ensures compliance. In reality, up to 20 additional state-specific regulations exist, each with nuanced requirements that could impact the legality of your services. Navigating these complexities has been challenging, with little practical guidance on identifying, tracking, and complying with nuanced differences across jurisdictions.

  Join this Master Class led by Dr. Marlene Maheu, the pioneer in telebehavioral health compliance. Gain the expertise to stay competent and confident as you expand your practice. Dr. Maheu will guide you through essential terminology, and then engage you in a thought-provoking discussion, equipping you with the resources to grow your telehealth services safely across state lines or international borders.

  Plus, take advantage of these valuable bonuses:

  • Managing Emergencies: Learn how to manage emergencies across jurisdictions with real-life case examples tailored to US and international practice.
  • Interactive Audience Participation: Engage directly with Dr. Maheu and peers to address your most pressing interjurisdictional concerns in an interactive, collaborative learning telehealth experience.
  • Documentation: Get actionable suggestions for documenting telehealth services, including key clauses for your informed consent process to manage telehealth-specific risks.
  • Telesupervision: Discover essential skills and documentation practices to provide telesupervision effectively across state lines.
  • No-Cost Resources: Access over a dozen no-cost, digital telebehavioral health resources available 24/7 to maintain compliance now and in the future.
  • Informed Guidance: Leverage Dr. Maheu's 30 years of telebehavioral health experience, with her exclusive insights from working with more than 89,000 telehealth professionals.
  • Compliance Tracking Spreadsheet: Benefit from the convenience of a downloadable state and international compliance tracking spreadsheet, complete with column headings and rows corresponding to regulations identified and described in this Master Class.
  • Modeling: Observe Dr. Maheu's practical approaches and screen presence in real time to minimize screen fatigue and strengthen the therapeutic bond.

  This Master Class goes beyond PSYPACT basics—delving into the complexities of interjurisdictional practice to address real-world regulatory and ethical challenges. Bring your most pressing compliance questions and leave with the skills and clarity to expand your practice across state lines and international borders. Join us to fuel your passion for serving clients wherever they are while enjoying peace of mind from effectively managing legal and ethical risks.

  Learning Objectives:

  At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify state-specific compliance requirements that extend beyond PSYPACT and analyze how these requirements vary across jurisdictions.
  2. List practical strategies for managing the complexities of interjurisdictional practice and implement effective documentation, informed consent, and emergency protocols to ensure compliance across state lines and international borders.
  3. Name at least a dozen no-cost resources to guide them in future decision-making for working over state lines.

  About the Speaker:

  Dr. Maheu, the pioneering telebehavioral health trainer, publisher, consultant, author, and keynoter, has connected with over 6.5 million professionals in the  past year alone. Her wealth of experience uniquely positions her to guide professionals at all levels through even the most complex questions for the past three decades. She oversees the monthly publication of 57 telehealth newsletters and personally writes 12-15 new telehealth news-related blog posts monthly, adding to her company's 1,350 telehealth blogs. Inspired by many mentors, she has also written five peer-reviewed telehealth textbooks, and more than 60 telehealth-related book chapters and journal articles.

  ● Dr. Maheu is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Coalition for Technology in Behavioral Science (CTiBS).
  ● She was the Committee Chair and lead author of the first published set of Telebehavioral Health set of competencies, published in 2017.
  ● She is the Founder of the interprofessional, international journal advocating for the responsible use of technology in behavioral health, the Journal for Technology in Behavioral Science.
  ● She's the former Executive Director of Telehealth.org (TBHI), which offers more than 80 hours of specialized telehealth training, and a postgraduate CE Professional Certificate Training Program focused exclusively on telebehavioral health. Her training has served 88,000+
  professionals from 109 countries.
  ● She now manages the Telehealth Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on developing and delivering telehealth training and consultation.

  Dr. Maheu's CV
  
  References
  Handout Materials:

  1) PPT slides - will be available one week prior to workshop date
  2) State Interjurisdictional Requirement Tracking Sheet (pdf format)
  2a) State Interjurisdictional Requirement Tracking Sheet (excel format)

  Suggestion by Dr. Maheu:
  This spreadsheet is intended to help workshop participants track their understanding of individual state regulations.

  • This spreadsheet is a key resource for organizing information and has been well-received by past participants

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration through March 21, 2025	$75	$100
  After early bird registration	$85	$125

  
  

  UPA Student/Resident Members	Non-Member Students /Residents
  No Charge	$10

  Register online at:   www.utpsych.org  OR Call Teresa Bruce at 801-410-0337

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