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• Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Tips, Tools, and Techniques

  • When
    September 20, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

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  The Utah Psychological Association,

  presents

  Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Tips, Tools, and Techniques

  Presented by Pamela A. Hays

  3.5 CE Credits

  Course Overview

  In this workshop, you’ll learn a groundbreaking framework for integrating multicultural considerations into psychotherapy. The framework begins with the ADDRESSING acronym which highlights marginalized communities related to Age and generational influences, Developmental or other Disability, Religion and spirituality, Ethnic and racialized identity, Socioeconomic status, Sexual orientation, Indigenous heritage, National origin, and Gender.

  You will learn six absolute essentials for culturally responsive practice, and how to use the Cultural Self-Assessment to pinpoint your learning edges.

  You’ll acquire practical, strengths-oriented strategies to ensure accurate, helpful, and culturally responsive assessments.

  Finally, you will learn practical strategies, tools, and techniques for facilitating culturally responsive therapy. Specific tools include the Personal Strengths Inventory, Compassion Voice, Wise Elder, the Most Generous Interpretation Technique, and more.

  Learning Objectives

  Participants in this training will achieve the following objectives/core competencies:

  1. Apply the ADDRESSING framework to increase your understanding of and connection to clients of diverse identities.
  2. Analyze your own ongoing Cultural Self-Assessment.
  3. Create a Personal Strengths Inventory for clients that recognizes culturally based strengths and supports.
  4. Implement at least three cognitive, behavioral, or interpersonal tools and techniques to facilitate treatment success.

  Personal Strengths Inventory, Compassion Voice, Wise Elder, the Most Generous Interpretation Technique, and more.

  Presenter Bio:

  Pamela Hays, Ph.D.

  

  Pamela Hays holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hawaii, an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alaska, a B.A. in psychology from New Mexico State University, and a certificate in French from La Sorbonne in Paris. From 1987-1988, she served as NIMH postdoctoral fellow at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, followed by 11 years on the graduate faculty of Antioch University Seattle. Her research has included work with Tunisian women in North Africa, and Southeast Asian people in the United States. She is the author of several books and articles including Addressing Cultural Complexities in Counseling and Clinical Practice: An Intersectional Approach (2022), and APA has produced numerous training videos of her work with clients. Since 2000, Pam has been back on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska where she has worked in community mental health and with the Dena’ina Wellness Center. For more information on her books, videos, workshops, and clinical practice, see www.drpamelahays.com.

  
  

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration active through September 13, 2024	$75	$125
  After early bird registration	$100	$150

  
  

  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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• Charting Your Path: Navigating Your Journey as an Early Career Psychologist

  • When
    October 18, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

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  The Utah Psychological Association, presents

  Charting Your Path: Navigating Your Journey as an Early Career Psychologist

  DATE:  Friday, October 18, 2024

  TIME:  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Course Overview

  Have you ever thought, “If I’d only known then what I know now?” Now you can! This webinar is designed to help early career psychologists avoid trial-and-error learning by providing key tips to maximize professional success. Our presenter, Dr. Jennifer M. Taylor, will guide you through your own professional journey by sharing insights from her experience, moving from early career to mid-career.

  During this webinar, we will explore your personalized MAP—Meaning in your career, Assessment of barriers, and opportunities to Play along the way (e.g., engaging in restorative self-care practices). You will identify and address construction barricades (barriers to flourishing), discover road construction areas (areas for improvement), find your E-Z Pass Lane (tangible strategies to overcome barriers), take advantage of rest areas (self-care opportunities), and find your parking spot (your purpose). By the end of this experiential webinar, you'll be equipped with new professional development strategies and ready to enjoy your early career journey more fully!

  Learning Objectives:

  • Describe two common challenges faced by early career psychologists and how to overcome them.
  • Identify at least one self-care strategy that resonates with you to manage burnout.
  • Develop at least one “Commitment to Change”—a specific strategy to enhance your professional success.

  Presenter Bio:

   Jennifer M. Taylor, PhD, is the Senior Director of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Office of Continuing Education Sponsor Approval and until last year, was an early career psychologist (ECP) herself. Prior to her role at APA, she served as an Associate Professor of Counseling and Counseling Psychology and the Program Director for Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Utah. Additionally, she worked as an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University and an Instructor at the University of Florida.

  She has written and presented extensively on best practices in continuing education and lifelong learning for professional psychologists and mentoring in graduate school and has provided numerous national talks to support early career psychologist career/professional development. She also served as a guest editor for multiple journals focusing on best practices in education. Her clinical work includes counseling at a career center consistently ranked among the top in the nation, multiple university counseling centers, a community college center serving international and first-generation college students, a psychiatric hospital, a high school working with predominately underrepresented students, and a counseling center for low-income women and children. Dr. Taylor has received several grants and teaching awards, including the University of Utah College of Education Early Career Teaching Award, the University of Utah Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Leadership in Ethics Education Award, the university-wide Graduate Student Teaching Award at the University of Florida, and the American Psychological Association’s Cynthia D. Belar Education Advocacy Distinguished Service Award. In addition to her commitment to education, she is deeply passionate about social justice and advocacy.

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration through October 11, 2024	$50	$65
  After early bird registration	$60	$75

  
  

  UPA Student/Resident Members	Non-Member Students /Residents
  FREE	$10

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

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• Planning Ahead for Closing a Practice: Considerations for retirement, disability, and death of a mental health practitioner

  • When
    November 01, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Zoom Webinar

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  The Utah Psychological Association,

  presents

  Planning Ahead for Closing a Practice: Considerations for retirement, disability, and death of a mental health practitioner

  Presented by Jamie Brass, Psy.D.

  2.0 CE Credits

  Click here for a brief introduction from Dr. Jamie Brass about this offering.

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  Course Overview

  This presentation addresses critical aspects of practice management for psychologists in solo or small group settings, focusing on ethical and legal considerations for retirement or unexpected practice closure. Participants will explore:

  1. Local and national regulations governing practice closure
  2. Establishing a professional will to guide representatives in unforeseen circumstances
  3. Selecting and preparing a professional representative
  4. Ethical considerations in client notification and transition of care
  5. Records management, including retention and ensuring client access
  6. Financial and administrative aspects of closing a practice

  The course aims to equip psychologists with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop comprehensive plans for practice transition or closure, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements while prioritizing client care and confidentiality.

  This valuable session will benefit practitioners at all career stages, promoting proactive planning for retirement or unexpected events that may impact one's ability to maintain a practice.

  Learning Objectives

  Attendees will be able to:

  Name three elements to consider when crafting a professional will.

  • Identify at least three entities to notify in the event of a closure of practice.
  • Outline a personal plan for managing records and, after the required retention period, securely disposing of them.
  • Identify steps to take to notify clients in the event of an unexpected closure of the practice.

  Presenter Bio:

  Jamie E. Brass, PsyD

  Jamie E. Brass, PsyD is a native of Utah and has worked and studied in several other states. As mid-career psychologist working for a medical group, she enjoys working in general psychology practice and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients develop skills and strategies in order to accomplish their mental health goals. Jamie has been involved in professional service with UPA in several capacities and as a member of the former Division of Professional Licensing Psychology Board. Her interest in professional wills started as part of a learning series for early career psychologists, and she is the owner of Professional Will Management, LLC.

  Registration Fees:

  	UPA Members	Non-Members
  Early bird registration through October 25, 2024	$50	$60
  After early bird registration	$65	$75

  
  

  UPA Student/Resident Members	Non-Member Students /Residents
  No Charge	$5

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

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• Mindful-Somatic Approaches to Working with Acute and Developmental Trauma

  • Start
    November 15, 2024
  •  
  • End
    November 16, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Northwest Community Center, W 300 North 1300, Salt Lake City, Ut 84116

  Mindful-Somatic Approaches to Working with Acute and Developmental Trauma

  

  A 2-day Experiential Workshop for Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counselors, and Psychology Students

  Dr. Paris Williams, Clinical Psychologist

  In recent decades, a number of therapy methods have developed that have shown to be highly effective in resolving acute trauma, developmental trauma, PTSD, and other emotionally overwhelming conditions by working directly with the body (via internal sensations, posture, impulses, etc.) in a state of open curiosity (i.e., mindfulness).

  We will explore the basic theory and practice of several of the most established therapy methods that incorporate a mindful-somatic approach to working with acute and developmental trauma, including Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing and EMDR. And you will be supervised in developing a number of therapeutic tools that you will be able to begin using right away with your clients.

  Details:

  Venue:

  Northwest Community Center – Salt Lake City, Utah

  Date and time:

  November 15th and 16th, 2024 (Friday/Saturday) 10am-6pm (both days)

  Cost:

  $395 early bird (if paid prior to September 31st); $450 afterwards; tea/snacks provided; lunch is not provided

  Attendance is limited to a maximum of 24 participants to maximize learning and support

  More details and a registration link can be found at: pariswilliamsphd.com

  Workshop Registration Page at Dr. Williams' website

  If you have any questions, you can contact Paris directly at: pariswilliamsphd@gmail.com

  Paris is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Utah and California and is on the Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy faculty as a Certified Teacher. He has a BA in Contemplative (mindfulness-based) psychology and Somatic psychology, and an MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology. He has extensive experience researching and supporting those recovering from trauma, psychosis, chronic pain, substance dependency and other trauma-related conditions. He has worked in community mental health, medical and multi-disciplinary team settings, substance dependency programs, and in private practice. He published the widely acclaimed book, Rethinking Madness, in 2012. You can learn more about Paris and his work at: pariswilliamsphd.com

  Please Note: This is a UPA approved event with 12 CE credits.

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