Workshop Description/Objectives

Thursday, November 14th

8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

T01. The Intended, Blended and Ended: How to Approach Children's Relationships with their Parents' Post-Separation Partners, 3 CE

Presented by Jean Deters, Psy.D., & Sarah Shelton, Psy.D.

How to Approach the Introduction, Incorporation and, Sometimes, Conclusion of Children's Relationships with their Parents' Post-Separation Partners. Dr. Jean Deters & Dr. Sarah Shelton provide research and clinical models that address the introduction of parents' new partners into the lives of children. The models will address parental dating, cohabitation, remarriage and second separations. Skill Level: Intermediate.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Clinicians will recognize research and clinical models related to children's exposure to parental dating, particularly related to time periods before, during and after the parental separation.
• Clinicians will identify several clinical models for blended families and their relative outcomes, including roles of non-related caregivers.
• Clinicians will discuss ways to help families plan for loss of blended family relationships.
• Clinicians will explain the ETHICAL considerations of working with parents in a joint custodial relationship.

T02. Nutritional Interventions for Mental Health, 3 CE

Presented by Kimberly LaFollette, Psy.D.

There is growing evidence of the connection between gut health and mental health. Participants will gain an understanding of the brain/gut connection and learn how the standard American diet contributes to the rise of mental health disorders in our society. Participants will also learn how to use nutrition to reduce mental health symptoms and improve overall functioning in clients. Skill Level: Beginning.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Participants will be able to describe the connection between gut health and mental health
• Participants will gain an understanding of how the standard American diet contributes to mental health disorders
• Participants will be able to identify ways to use nutrition to reduce mental health symptoms and improve client functioning

T03. Racial Trauma and the Black Community: Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention, 3 CE

Presented by Steven Kniffley, Psy.D.

The chronic experience of racial trauma and subsequent negative influence on the mental health of African Americans underscores the need for psychologists to be trained in racial trauma assessment and intervention. Participants will learn about the differing forms of racism, their impact on African American racial identity development, and the subsequent experience of race-based stress and trauma. Additionally, participants will receive hands-on training regarding the evaluation and conceptualization of race-based stress and racial trauma as contributors to mental illness. Skill Level: Intermediate.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the etiology, impact, and assessment of race-based stress and racial trauma
• Conceptualize from an Afrocentric based intervention model for the treatment of racial trauma
• Develop the tools needed to build an effective therapeutic alliance with African Americans who have experienced racial trauma
• Be able to maintain adaptive self-care practices while engaged in racial trauma work

T04. Suicidality in Neurological and Medically Complex Clients, 1.5 CE

Presented by Lisa Koehl, Ph.D.

While suicidality is often addressed thoroughly in mental health settings, it is becoming an increasingly pertinent topic in medical settings as well. This seminar examines prevalence, risk factors, and treatment options for patients who are neurologically compromised and medically complex. Skill Level: Intermediate. This program fulfills 1.5 of the 6 CE's necessary according to the KRS 210.366 requirement for Suicide Prevention Training

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Identify suicidality risk factors in neurological populations.
• Discuss suicide warning signs.
• Describe treatments and interventions.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

T05. Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology 101, 1.5 CE 

Presented by Marie Allen-Jenkins, Psy.D. & Lisa Steelsmith, Psy.D.

This course will provide basic theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the clinical area of infertility, address minimum competency needs, and provide a foundation for training. Demonstration of foundational knowledge will assist professionals to function in their roles capably, ultimately contributing to improved quality of care. Skill Level: Beginning.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Provide a basic foundation of biological underpinnings of infertility
• Explain the role of therapy in helping individuals and couples who suspect or know they are infertile, including highlighting best methods of treatment.

11:50 AM - 1:35 PM

T06. Lunch & Learn: Urban Trauma: The Legacy of Maysa, 1 CE

Presented by Maysa Akbar, Ph.D., ABPP - Featured Presenter

This keynote presentation will look into Dr. Akbar's personal tribulations with her own Urban Trauma and the events in her childhood that shaped the woman she is today. In this presentation, Dr. Akbar will talk about her life story, the development of the concept of Urban Trauma, and her path towards healing. Skill Level: Beginning.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1:45 PM – 5:00 PM

T07. Understand Adolescents and Preventing Suicide, 3 CE

Presented by Hatim Omar, MD, FAAP

This workshop will cover the unique features of teen development and their impact on behavior including suicidal behavior, understanding factors leading to youth suicide, and prevention strategies. Skill Level: Intermediate. This program fulfills 3 of the 6 CE's necessary according to the KRS 210.366 requirement for Suicide Prevention Training

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Main characteristics of teen development
• New problems in the age of the electronic media facing teens
• Epidemiology of youth suicide and factors contributing to the problem
• Strategies to help in youth suicide prevention

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

T08. Urban Trauma Training, 1.5 CE

Presented by Maysa Akbar, MD, ABPP - Featured Presenter

Urban Trauma was a concept created to educate people about the unique trauma people of color face due to historical racism, the impact slavery has had at the genealogical level, and the systematic oppression they endure. Through this training, attendees will begin to more comprehensively understand the unique trauma people of color face and begin to learn the healing process to help them overcome and thrive past their Urban Trauma. Skill Level: Beginning.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

T09. Revisiting 2019 Testing Codes: What Have We Learned Since January Implementation: A Presentation and Panel Discussion, 1.5 CE

Presented by Katie McBride, Ph.D., Wayne Harper, Ed.D., Mark Brengelman, JD, Richard Edelson, Ph.D., & Amy Greenamyer, Ph.D.

Implementation of the new testing codes has been quite a challenge this year. We will have an overview of updates and helpful tips from APA on the best ways to facilitate full payment for services, as well as a panel discussion with Kentucky psychologists with testing practices to share their experiences with local 3rd party payors. Skill Level: Intermediate.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Support the business of practice for psychologists providing testing services
• Discuss advocacy efforts and recommendations from APA regarding implementation of 2019 testing codes.
• Discuss tips for best practices to ensure the accessibility of appropriate evaluation services for clients.

T10. Understanding State Hospital, Guardianship, and Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Services for Adults      

Presented by Susan Redmond-Vaught, Ph.D., Heather Holland, & Julia Neal Delaney

State services for adults with mental health issues or developmental and intellectual disabilities can often seem inscrutable to practitioners working "on the outside." This panel discussion is designed to educate psychologists and other mental health professionals about the role of state psychiatric hospitals and nursing facilities in the State of Kentucky (including admission criteria and processes), the role and processes involved in state guardianship, and services and service eligibility criteria for state services for persons with intellectual and developmental disability. The format is designed to allow for question-answer format following short presentations by each participant. Skill Level: Intermediate.

 Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Participants will understand the role of state psychiatric facilities for adults in Kentucky, admission criteria and processes, and community resources available through contact with the state facilities (such as facilitation of cross-systems crisis planning).
• Participants will understand the role of state guardianship for adults in the State of Kentucky, the guardianship crisis currently faced by the state, the limits and benefits of the state guardianship system, and processes involved in referring an adult for state guardianship.
• Participants will understand the array of services available for adults in Kentucky who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, and the process for applying for those services.

1:45 PM – 5:00 PM

T11. Preparing for the Oral & Written Licensure Examination, Non-Credit

Presented by Joe Dickhaus, M.S., Erica Pristas, Ph.D.

An overview of the examination process with helpful study tips will be provided for examinees. The workshop will cover preparations for taking both the written jurisprudence exam and the oral clinical exam. Skill Level: Beginning.

 Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the process and sequence of events on exam day.
• Utilize best preparation methods for both the oral and written exam.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

T12. Mindfulness, Compassion, and Race-Based Trauma: Conceptualization and Utility in Clinical Practice, 1.5 CE

Presented by Broderick Sawyer, Ph.D.

While it is hopeful to believe we as a country have transcended contentious cross-race interactions, this is unfortunately not the case. For racial minority young adults, experiences of discrimination have been shown by empirical research to cause deleterious mental and physical health outcomes, otherwise known as race-based stress/trauma. The current presentation seeks to define the mechanics of race-based stress/trauma by: 1) Connecting research on the effects of racial discrimination to historically/systemically maintained social dynamics, 2) Highlighting the conceptual potential of mindfulness meditation/compassion to heal race-based trauma, 3) Present specific mindfulness meditation/compassion-based practices for race-based trauma and how to apply these in clinical practice , 4) Participate in mindfulness meditation/compassion-based practices towards the end of the workshop, and briefly process these practices. Skill Level: Intermediate. 

 Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Highlight the conceptual potential of mindfulness meditation/compassion to heal race-based trauma, allowing clinicians and researchers alike to fit conceptual model flexibly within a variety of clinical presentations of race-based trauma.
• Learn specific mindfulness meditation/compassion-based practices for race-based trauma and how to apply these in clinical practice.
• Participate in mindfulness meditation/compassion-based practices towards the end of the workshop, and briefly process these practices.

T13.  Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology Regulatory Trends and Update, 1.5 CE

Presented by Elizabeth McKune, Ph.D., Erica Pristas, Ph.D., & David Trimble, JD

The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology will be presenting information about recent trends with licensees with regard to credentialing, licensure exams and renewals, continuing education, supervision, and complaints. An update will be provided regarding current trends with licensure in psychology nationally.  Skill Level: Intermediate. This workshop is appropriate for Psychology Professionals and fulfills 1.5 of the 3 hours required for Ethics/Risk Management according to KRS 319. 

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Participants will be able to describe at least 2 trends with regard to licensure for psychology in Kentucky.
• Participants will be able to describe at least 2 trends with regard to licensure for psychology in the United States and Canada.

T14.  Understanding The Role of Medication Assisted Treatment in Opioid Use Disorder, 1.5 CE

Presented by Brian Casey, MD

We are in the midst of a public health crisis with staggering increases in overdoses from Opioids. There are effective treatments available for those suffering with Opioid Use Disorder but many never receive adequate care. Options for assessing clients and delivering treatment will be covered. Skill Level: Beginning.

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of Opioid Use Disorder.
• Summarize the statistics of Opioid Use Disorder in the United States
• Describe the various treatment options available for those suffering from Opioid Use Disorder.

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