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• Community CE Event: Suicide Therapies That Work

  • When
    10/07/2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar

  Suicide Therapies That Work - 6 CEs

  PRODUCED BY:  The Relationship Training Institute (RTI)

  PRESENTED BY:  Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

  DATE/TIME:  Friday, October 7, 2022  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Live Webinar

  
  
  

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  Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in Santa Barbara and the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. She is the author of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion and The Self under Siege. Dr. Firestone is a national and international presenter on the topics of suicide and violence as well as intimate partner relationships relationships and parenting.

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• Community CE Event: Black Folx and Burnout

  • When
    10/07/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Black Folx and Burnout:
  A Culturally Mindful Approach to Treating Burnout - 2 CEs

  PRODUCED BY:  Coastal Continuing Education

  PRESENTED BY:  Shannon Franklin, Psy.D.

  DATE/TIME:  Friday, October 7, 2022  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  

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  Earn 2 CEs during this important lunch'n learn training...
  Meets requirement for Ethics trainings for Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT and LPCC!

  PROGRAM:

  Coastal Continuing Education is honored to present Dr. Shannon Franklin, Clinical Psychologist and Educator, for two Continuing Education Credits during this informative and incredibly important training for mental health professionals regarding the systematic impact of burnout in the Black community. Dr. Shannon Franklin will present interventions to treat burnout from an anti-racist lens.

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• SDPA Event: Women's Wellness Meet and Greet

  • When
    10/12/2022
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    New English Brewing - San Diego Brewery

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  Women's Wellness Meet and Greet

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA Women's Wellness Committee

  DATE/TIME:  October 12, 2022  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  LOCATION:  New English Brewing - San Diego Brewery
                       11525 Sorrento Valley Rd.  #305
                       San Diego, CA 92121  

  Come get to know the Women’s Wellness Committee.
  
  

  The Women’s Wellness committee provides a community for those interested in advancing the psychological well-being of women. Our group is inclusive of all people for whom feminist issues are core to their professional identity. We recognize that factors including ethnicity, culture, language, socioeconomic status, age, ability and sexual orientation impact the diversity of women’s experiences. We are committed to empowering women and addressing the social justice issues which impact them. We focus on helping women claim their unique identities and build on their personal strengths.
  

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• Community CE Event: Ethical Considerations in Working with Disabled Clients and Colleagues

  • When
    10/15/2022
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Ethical Considerations in Working with Disabled Clients
  and Colleagues - 4 CEs

  PRODUCED BY:  Coastal Continuing Education

  PRESENTED BY:  Melissa Sticklin, MA, LPCC

  DATE/TIME:  Saturday, October 15, 2022   8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
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  Meets requirements for Ethics trainings for Ph.D.'s, LCSW's, LMFT's, and LPCC's!
  
  PROGRAM:

  Coastal Continuing Education invites you to attend this interactive and reflective 4-hour workshop with Melissa Stricklin, MA, LPCC, on anti-ableist practices when working in the mental health field with colleagues and clients. This training is for all clinicians and treatment providers seeking to deepen their awareness of ethical obligations and allyship when working with the disabeld community.

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• Community CE Event: Developing Secure Attachment

  • When
    11/04/2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Live Webinar

  Developing Secure Attachment: 
  Make Sense Of Your Past To Empower Your Future - 6 CEs

  PRODUCED BY:  The Relationship Training Institute (RTI)

  PRESENTED BY:   Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

  DATE/TIME:   Friday, November 4, 2022  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  LOCATION:   Live Webinar

  
  

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  Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in Santa Barbara and the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. She is the author of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion and The Self under Siege. Dr. Firestone is a national and international presenter on the topics of suicide and violence as well as intimate partner relationships relationships and parenting.

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• SDPA CE Event - Fall Conference

  • When
    11/05/2022
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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  Stigmatization in Mental Health: 
  Impact on Diverse Populations - 6.5 CEs

  
  

  PRODUCED BY: SDPA

  DATE/TIME:
  Saturday, November 5, 2022
  8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

  LOCATION:
  San Diego Mission Bay Resort
  1775 E. Mission Bay Drive
  San Diego, CA 92109

  CLICK HERE FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

  REGISTRATION FEES:	Early-Bird 10/15/22	Regular	On-Site 11/5/22
  Member	$150	$215	$225
  Member Student	$50	$50	$50
  Non-Member	$195	$245	$255
  Non-Member Student	$75	$75	$75
  Special Rate	$150	$215	$225
  Special Rate Student	$50	$50	$50

  
  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 15, 2022
  
  

  PROGRAM COURSES:

  Keynote: Averting the Potential for Pathologizing Normal Childhood Maturational Challenges 

  Enrico Gnaulati, PhD - 1.5 CEs

  Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community
  Koko Nishi, PhD - 1.5 CEs
  

  Why Is Growing Old So Unappealing and What Don’t We Understand About the Aging Experience
  

  Ken Dellefield, PhD - 1.5 CEs
  
  Shame, Stigma, and the Therapy Relationship
  

  Bruce S. Liese, PhD - 2 CEs

  From Ethical Uncertainty to Clarity: Understanding Today’s Ethical Struggles and Dilemmas for Clinicians
  

  David Jaffe, PhD, Lindsey Hogan, PhD, David Leatherberry, JD, Attorney

  Phil Cisneros-Seibel, PhD,  and Debra M. Halliday, PsyD

  GRADUATE MIXER AFTER THE CONFERENCE

  
  

  SDPA CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIES:

  CE Attendance/Cancellation Policy 
  To receive CE credit and certificates, participants must sign-in and sign-out of the course.  CE credit and certificates will not be issued to those that arrive more than ten minutes after the start time or leave prior to sign-out.  Sign-in sheets will be taken up ten minutes after the start time and replaced for sign-out at the end of the program.  This policy is strictly enforced.  No refund will be given to any registered individual who is a no-show to a course.  Any registrant canceling within 72 hours of a course will be refunded 50% of the course fee. 

  CE Conflicts of Interest
  As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, SDPA is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.  Any questions regarding conflicts of interest related to a CE course presentation should be directed to the SDPA Office.

  CE Diversity Policy
  SDPA selects presenters and develops program content for its continuing education that respects cultural, individual and role differences, including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.  SDPA maintains committees whose focuses are on diversity issues.  These committees are encouraged to work with the CE Committee and the President and Board to propose culturally competent educational programming.  In addition, the President and Board work to increase recruitment of psychologists. from diverse communities into membership and leadership positions in SDPA; to recruit prospective continuing education course presenters from these communities as well as those with education, training and clinical experience working with persons from these diverse communities.

  
  CE Accommodations for Disability Policy
  SDPA ensures that all continuing education programs accommodate individuals with disabilities, according to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Particular attention is paid to issues of accessibility, customer service and publicity.  Most continuing education programs are presented at the SDPA Office that is located in an ADA compliant building.  When larger continuing education events are scheduled, the CE Committee ensures that the venues selected are accommodating as well.  Signage is utilized to communicate the locations of accessible parking, toilets and communication resources.

  
  Course promotion materials clearly state SDPA's commitment to nondiscrimination and accessibility and work to communicate to prospective participants the availability of ADA compliant resources.  Course registration materials request specific information regarding accommodations necessary for participants.
  
  SDPA prepares all staff and volunteers at the continuing education events to serve individuals with disabilities in a knowledgeable and sensitive manner.  This includes respect for autonomy and agency: accommodation for the need for more time to communicate, complete required tasks, and move from one location to the next; and availability of information regarding the location of communication equipment, accessible bathrooms, and ramps.  Program staff members ensure the identification and availability of staff members to handle inquiries and requests related to disability.
  
  Course promotional materials are offered in multiple formats and media (print, internet based, radio or television) to ensure wide dissemination.  Print materials are reviewed to increase accessibility for the visually impaired and are also disseminated on internet-based platforms (website, social media) to increase accessibility.  When necessary, CE Committee staff members will work with local disability advocacy groups to publicize events to members of the community who may not be reached by traditional media.

  CE Grievance Policy
  SDPA is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists. SDPA will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the chair(s) of the Continuing Education (CE) Committee, the chair(s) of the Ethics Committee and the chair(s) of the Workshop/Conference, if applicable.

  While SDPA goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues that come to the attention of the CE Course or workshop/conference staff which require intervention and/or action on the part of the CE Course or workshop/conference staff or an executive officer of SDPA. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.

  When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken. 

  1.  If the grievance concerns a speaker, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put their comments in written format.  The chair(s) of the CE Committee or the chair(s) of the workshop/conference will then pass on the comments to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual.

  2.  If the grievance concerns a CE Course or a workshop/conference course offering, it's content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the CE Course or the workshop/conference was offered, the chair(s) of the CE Committee or the chair(s) of the workshop/conference, respectively, will mediate and will be the final arbitrator.  If the participant requests action, the chair(s) of the CE Committee or the chair(s) of the workshop/conference will:

  a.  Attempt to move the participant to another course or

  b.  Provide a credit for a subsequent year's course or

  c.  Provide a partial or full refund of the course fee.

  Actions 2b and 2c will require a written note, documenting the grievance, for record keeping purposes.  The note need not be signed by the grieved individual.

  3.  If the grievance concerns the SDPA CE program, in a specific regard, the chair(s) of the CE Committee will attempt to arbitrate.

  Please contact the SDPA Office Manager (see below) to submit a complaint, or if you have additional questions.

  CE Complaint Form                                                           

  American Psychological Association
  The San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SDPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  LCSW, LFMT, LEP & LPCC
  In California, APA approved CE’s are valid for licensed psychologists, licensed school psychologists, LCSW, LFMT, LEP & LPCC licensees. Though APA is a national organization, the out of state licensee should check with their state governing board to make sure that APA approved CE'’s are valid in their state for their license. 

  
  

         

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• Community CE Event: Hold Me Tight Workshop for Couples

  • Start
    11/05/2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    11/06/2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rancho Santa Fe, CA

  Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples
  A Relationship Enrichment Program - 12 CEs
  

  PRESENTED BY:    Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D. and
                                  other Emotionally Focused Couples Therapists

  DATE/TIME:    Saturday/Sunday   November 5/6, 2022  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  LOCATION:    The Cottage Clinic
                          A peaceful, private, nature retreat in 
                          Coastal North County of San Diego

  
  TARGET AUDIENCE:    
  Lay couples and professionals, too.

  
  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Space is very limited.
  
  

  PROGRAM:

  What to Expect during the Program:  Throughout the two days, the format will involve presentations made by Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom on attachment theory and the neuroscience of love.  There will be a slide presentation intermingled with video demonstrations, short and longer that help drive home the point that the program is making.   Couples will have the opportunity to do seven structured exercises throughout the Hold Me Tight® Workshop. Therapists will be available to assist you with the exercises if needed. The exercises (conversations with your partner) all build on one another; essentially, they are the building blocks of the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Love Map, that has been shown through research to help reduce marital distress and increase satisfaction in many couples over the long term.   It's not just a dry program; some of the videos are fun as they demonstrate what we are teaching. We have some group discussion but no one is "called on" and group participation is completely voluntary. Workbook Materials:  Every attendee will receive their own workbook that has the exercise conversations in it.   This is a positive, research-based program for all couples that want to strengthen and deepen their relationship. Imagine being able to understand each other better and build an even more loving relationship that just gets stronger over a lifetime. In our workshop, you will learn what is at the root of most conflicts between you and your partner, and how to change those moments through a proven method that all couples can do. Our Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples is based on Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and the international best-selling book "Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy has been shown through research to be the most effective approach to helping couples: Change the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain; Understand emotions and needs in romantic relationships and how to tend to each other in a way that creates positive, bonding moments; Begin to repair old relationship injuries and how to build more trust moving forward; Learn and practice a new way of communicating with each other that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem solving skills, and can help you have more fun and freedom together in your life.​ --------------------------- This is an educational and experiential program; the format and schedule include: Educational talks, video presentations, and couple's exercises (in private, not in front of the group). This program can be helpful to couples that are doing well and wanting relationship enrichment, couples who are struggling to understand and change negative patterns, as well as professionals who want to learn more about the new science of love based on about 40 years of research. 12 CE's are available for mental health professionals through the link below.    ​Learning Objectives: List two major tenants of attachment theory. Explain how neuroscience and attachment theory effect romantic relationships.  Demonstrate the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain and explain how to change it. List two major factors in positive, safe, adult romantic relationships.   Demonstrate the research-based method for repairing relationship injuries and how to build a more trusting bond moving forward.  Practice a new way of communicating that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem-solving skills, more interpersonal freedom, and independence.

  
  

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