Continuing Education for Psychologists

New England Psychologist lists as many continuing education conferences and workshops as space allows. Workshops must offer CE credits (listed below) to psychologists in order to be included here. Listings with incomplete information will not be printed. CE workshop information may be submitted by email: ce@nepsy.com.

 

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September

Sept. 8: Hypnosis in Dealing with Death, Grief, and Spirituality. Live via Zoom. $45 for non-NESCH members, 3 CEs. Presented by Ran Anbar, MD. Sponsored by the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Learn more and register: www.nesch.org  or contact: neschmsc@gmail.com

Sept. 18: Traumatic Brain Injury: Epidemiology, Subtypes, and Associated Sequelae. Live Virtual/Online program. There is no cost to attendees. 3 CEs. Each year nearly 2.9 million persons in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury, the leading cause of acquired brain injury (ABI). The causes of TBI include falls, motor vehicle accidents, and sports/recreational activities, as well as attempted and completed suicides/homicides, intimate partner violence, child abuse, violent crime, and combat-related trauma. This training has been designed to provide participants with an overview of the epidemiology, acute and long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury. Presenter: Francesca LaVecchia, Ph.D..  Sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA). Learn more & register: https://biama.org/forprofessionals/

Sep 20: Sex, Sexuality & Gender: Case Studies. Online. $175 ($150 by 8/22), 6 CEs. Clinicians and therapists commonly face questions from their mid-older adult patients about sex, sexuality and gender issues, and may feel under-prepared or not completely comfortable to satisfactorily address them. We conclude our journey into sex, sexuality, and gender throughout the lifespan with a one-day intensive workshop consisting of four case vignettes that incorporate many of the themes we have touched on in prior series. Faculty will describe each case narrative in detail, after which the entire group (participants plus the faculty panel) will have an open discussion to explore the salient issues of the case and answer questions. Sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance & Harvard Medical School. Contact: www.challiance.org/psychiatry-ce

 

October

Oct. 4: Integrated Sleep Management in Clinical Practice. Zoom. $100-$140, 4 CEs. Insufficient sleep is associated with mood disturbance, fatigue and daytime lethargy, cognitive impairments, daytime behavior problems, academic problems, use of stimulants, work absenteeism, lost work production and an increase in healthcare utilization. Over the past 50 years we have become more effective in measuring sleep and have honed our treatments to better address the sleep disorders that most impact us. This presentation focuses on the four sleep disorders for which patients most frequently seek care, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. Sponsored by NH Psychological Assoc. Contact: nhpsychology.org/event-5846897

Oct. 4: Transgender Clients: Clinical and Systemic Considerations for Psychotherapists. Zoom. $195, 6 CEs. This course will provide an overview of principles and best practices for providing gender-affirming psychotherapy with transgender, non-binary, and other gender-expansive individuals across the lifespan. We will address the areas of trans-inclusive terminology; practicing gender-affirming psychotherapy in the context of the current socio-political context; gender identity at the intersections of race, culture, religion, and social class; and the therapist’s role in bridging access to gender-affirming medical care. Sponsored by VT Psychological Assoc. Contact: vermontpsych.org/continuing-education/

Oct 5-6, Nov 19-20: Level I Training in Clinical Hypnosis.  Live via Zoom. $650 ($300 for students/trainees, $300 for professionals working in community agencies serving BIPOC and underserved communities), 22 CEUs  have been applied for.  Clinical hypnosis deepens the work of mind-body practices, and allows our clients/patients to become even more deeply aware of their inner states.  It fosters awareness of their own strengths, resources and problem-solving abilities. This ASCH-approved, two-weekend workshop is comprised of a mix of didactic presentations, demonstrations, experiential exercises, and faculty-led small group practice tailored to the specific needs, interests, and learning styles of workshop participants.  Sponsored by the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Registration and full description: www.nesch.org  Questions: neschmsc@gmail.com

Oct. 17: The Social Justice Speaker Series Presents: Invisible Disabilities, Intersectional Identities, and Healthcare Disparity: What We Can Do About It Including Ethical Considerations. Zoom. Free ($15 for non-members), 1 CE. This presentation will address supporting individuals living with invisible disabilities, intersectional identities and address disparity within the healthcare system. I will describe how living with these concerns can impact the relationship between patient and provider and affect medical trauma for some individuals. I will also provide information on how psychologists can support these individuals to minimize disparities and collaborate with their healthcare team, including ethical considerations. Sponsored by Conn.  Psychological Assoc. Contact: www.connpsych.org/events

Oct. 18: NH’s Rapid Response System: What Every Clinician Needs to Know. Zoom. $25-$35, 1 CE. There have been many changes in recent years including the addition of “Rapid Response,” a crisis response system that is available to all NH citizens and grounded in person-centered and recovery-oriented models of care. This workshop will describe the clinical models that Rapid Response is based on and explain how it operates within the NH system of care. Information will be shared that all healthcare providers should understand about accessing the Rapid Response system, what to expect during a response, and how to obtain more information.. Sponsored by NH Psychological Assoc. Contact: nhpsychology.org/event-5845666

Oct. 18: Addressing Mental Health with Technology. Zoom. $130, 4 CEs. Mental health digital tools have the potential to increase and expand access and options to care and improve population health and health equity. However, regulatory confusion and reimbursement barriers potentially stand in the way of scalable dissemination and implementation of these novel tools. This program will describe existing and emerging technologies and the evidence supporting their use, their potential to increase access to care and improve health equity, and what is being done to address the existing barriers within healthcare. Sponsored by VT Psychological Assoc. Contact: vermontpsych.org/continuing-education/

Oct. 18: Ethics and Risk Management of Navigating New Frontiers in Psychological Practice. Zoom. $78-$120, 6 CEs. This workshop 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 inter-jurisdictional telepsychology (IJTP); and effectively managing transitions in one’s practice (e.g., new employment, retirement, disability/illness, professional wills). Sponsored by Maine Psychological Assoc. & The Trust. Contact: mepa.wildapricot.org/event-5793611 

Also available on Nov. 18, $195. Sponsored by VT Psychological Assoc. & The Trust. Contact: vermontpsych.org/continuing-education/

 

Oct. 23: Stroke and Other Neurovascular Disorders. Zoom. Free, 3 CEs. Stroke and other neurovascular disorders represent a leading cause of acquired brain injury (ABI). This continuing education training will provide an overview of neurovascular disorders affecting the central nervous system and their associated sequelae. Presenter: Francesca LaVecchia, Ph.D. Sponsored by Brain Injury Assoc. of Mass. Contact: www.biama.org/forprofessionals

Oct. 25: Identification, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Gifted Children and Adolescents. Online, $119 ($84 for RIPA members), 3.5 CEs. Starting from the early part of the last century, research has shown gifted children to be both academically advanced as well as different cognitively, emotionally, socially, and morally from children of more average intellectual ability. These differences are more marked with increases in intellectual potential (above 3 Standard Deviations), with neurodiversity (gifted plus ADHD or ASD), and for gifted children who are of ethnic or racial minorities or are LGBTQAI+. Sponsored by Rhode Island Psychological Assoc. Contact: www.ripsych.org/events

 

November

Nov 2: MPA’s Annual Conference: Psychology & Digital Innovation: Navigating the Future of Practice & Research. Norwood, MA. Our 2024 Annual Conference aims to bring together practicing psychologists, colleagues from academia, training directors, supervisors, students, and others to examine and showcase some of these pioneering advancements that are pushing the boundaries and raising new questions about the nature of psychological practice. Sponsored by Mass. Psychological Assoc. Contact: www.masspsych.org/events

Nov 7-8: CPA’s Annual Conference: Psychology & Digital Innovation: Navigating the Future of Practice & Research. Yale University, West Campus, CT. $175-199, 5.5 CEs. CPA’s Annual Convention will feature a broad range of workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. Engage in stimulating discussions, share your valuable experiences, and exchange ideas with esteemed colleagues from across the state and beyond. Keynote speaker: Dr. Sunil Bhatia, presenting The Promise of Decolonial Psychology: Reimagining Psychological Knowledge, Practice, and Interventions. Sponsored by Conn. Psychological Assoc. Contact: www.connpsych.org/events

Nov. 8: Navigating the Frontiers of Autism. Online. $215 ($190 by 10/10), 7.5 CEs. New frontiers in our understanding of autism include: differences in how autism presents in girls; missed or inappropriate diagnosis in less obvious cases; the relationship between autism and gender identity; the overlap of autism and ADHD; and medication management that effectively addresses associated symptoms. Irritability is also a common problem in autism that is poorly defined and requires a multi-modal approach to care. Finally, there is a need to increase awareness of the double burden of patients with autism and racial, ethnic, linguistic, or social disadvantage who suffer delays in assessment and treatment. This course aims to help clinicians better identify and treat these challenging aspects of autism. Sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance & Harvard Medical School. Contact: www.challiance.org/psychiatry-ce

 

December

Dec. 6: Meeting the (Big!) Challenges of “Blended Families”: What Works and What Doesn’t in Stepfamily Structures. Zoom. $125-$145, 6 CEs ($20 additional charge). This workshop will help you recognize the five major challenges stepfamily structure creates. Whether you work with couples or families, with individual adults or with kids, the workshop will give you a framework for meeting these challenges that integrates over 4 decades of research and clinical experience with a wide variety of therapeutic modalities on three levels: Psychoeducational, interpersonal, and intrapsychic/family-of-origin. You’ll learn to avoid some “easy wrong turns” for mental health professionals and stepfamily members. You’ll leave with a full box of tools for sowing realistic hope, softening conflict and forging connection, as well as a boat load of great handouts. Sponsored by Therapy Training Boston. Learn more & register: www.therapytrainingboston.com/workshops

Dec. 11: Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System. Zoom. Free, 2 CEs. An estimated 700,000 people are living with brain tumors in the United States, and more than 94,000 primary brain tumors are diagnosed annually. In this training, an overview of brain and other central nervous system neoplasms will be presented.  Presenter: Francesca LaVecchia, Ph.D. Sponsored by Brain Injury Assoc. of Mass. Contact: www.biama.org/forprofessionals

 

Ongoing

EMDR Basic Training. Zoom. $1,550-$1,618 for 20 CEs. The EMDR Therapy Basic Training (Weekend 1 and 2) is designed for licensed mental health practitioners who treat adults and children in a clinical setting (See Qualifications Section). EMDR is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to disturbing events and present life conditions. Sponsored by the EMDR Institute. Learn more: emdr.com

EMDR. Online. $1525-$1725, 40 CEs. This is hands-on clinical skills training for using EMDR and integrating it with your psychotherapy approach — with adults as well as children. Sponsored by Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute. Learn more & register: www.ticti.org/training/emdr/

Slaying the Dragon. Online. $30, 6.5 CEs. This program provides advanced clinical skills for trauma-informed evaluation, treatment planning, and supervision/consultation. Introduction to progressive counting (PC). Sponsored by Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute. Learn more & register: www.ticti.org/training/fairy-tale-model/

Progressive Counting. Online. $850, 30 CEs. Progressive Counting (PC) is a fairly new research-supported trauma treatment that is effective, efficient, well-tolerated by clients, and relatively easy to master. This is a hands-on clinical skills training for using Progressive Counting with clients of all ages who have been exposed to significant trauma or loss. This in-depth training will cover trauma theory, impact of trauma and loss, identification and assessment of traumatized clients, and directly helping clients to manage their symptoms, resolve their trauma/loss memories, and prepare to cope effectively with future challenges. Sponsored by Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute. Learn more & register: www.ticti.org/training/progressive-counting/