The Practice of Addiction Psychology Conference:
Facing Headwinds in Pursuit of Psychological Science
6.5 APA CE Credits
June 28, 2025
8:15 AM - 4:30 PM
Social Mixer: 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
Current beliefs about the causes and preferred treatment of problems stemming from addiction continues to range widely. It is critical for all psychologists to be prepared to discuss effective treatment options when clients or their loved ones present with these concerns.
We invite you to join us at Marina Village on June 28, 2025 to learn more about the practice of addiction psychology so together we can find steady footing in psychological science. This year’s conference includes presentations on Harm Reduction, Teens & Screens, sports betting, and current challenges faced by providers treating the LGBTQ+ community.
NOTE REGISTRATION IS LIMITED! Due to venue space limitations, participation in the conference is limited to 130 on a first-come first-serve basis. SO REGISTER EARLY!
| REGISTRATION FEES:
| Early-Bird
6/8/25 | Regular | On-Site
6/28/25 |
| Member | $195 | $235 | $285 |
| Member Graduate Student | $75 | $85 | $95 |
| Non-Member | $235 | $275 | $300 |
| Non-Member Graduate Student | $100 | $125 | $135 |
Course Descriptions
Conference Schedule
7:30 - 8:15 AM
Registration and Check-In (Continental Breakfast, Beverages)
8:15 - 8:30 AM
Welcome Address: SDPA President Nicole Karst, Psy.D.
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Meeting people where they’re at:
Harm reduction treatment for substance use disorder
Keynote Speaker: Susan Collins, PhD
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM - 1.5 CEs
Press Pause: Evidenced-Based Assessment and Treatment
for Problematic Video Gaming
Speaker: Corey Monley, MS
1:15 - 2:45 PM - 1.5 CEs
Emerging issues: Online Sports Gambling
Speaker: Robert Teel, Ph.D.
3:15 - 4:45 PM - 1.5 CEs
Providing Gender Affirming Substance Abuse Treatment
to a Community Under Siege
Speakers: Paige Myers-Mathews, Ph.D., LPC, CADC I, Sarafina Scapicchio, MSW, CNP, Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Social Hour
(All Attendees, Presenters and Exhibitors Welcome!)
NOTE: This one-day conference is designed to meet the educational needs of clinical psychologists. Participants can earn up to 6.5 CE credits for their attendance. It is our belief that this conference will be of interest to other types of mental health professionals as well, however, those practitioners need to check with their own licensing agencies re specific educational requirements. (See APA Statement below).
For more information about the conference, contact the office sdpa@sdpsych.org.
Cancellation Policy: No refund will be given to any registered individual who is a no-show to a course. Any individual canceling within 72 hours of a course will be refunded 50% of the course fee.
Conflicts of Interest: As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, San Diego Psychological Association is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Please review the conflict of interest guideline below.
APA Guidelines Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest
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 his or her objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
CE Grievance Procedure
SDPA is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the APAs 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.
See CE Grievance Procedure.
Attendance Policy: CE Credit and Certificates will not be issued to those who arrive later than 10 minutes or leave early from any course scheduled time. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure compliance with APA Guidelines.
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, LMFT, 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.
See SDPA Website Continuing Education Policies.
