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OPA 2025 Annual Conference
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OPA Webinar Schedule
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September 20, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
"Parent Counseling as an Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment for ADHD and Co-Occurring Disorders" presented by Richard Formica, PhD
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October 30, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
OPA Ethics and Law Webinar presented by Paul Cooney and David Madigan
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November 14, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"Evidence Based Practices (EBP) for Suicide Assessment, Management, and Intervention" presented by Julia Kahler, PhD and Heather Ayn Indelicato, PsyD
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"Parent Counseling as an Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment
for ADHD and Co-Occurring Disorders"
September 20, 2024 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
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Description:
ADHD is one of the most common diagnoses of childhood and adolescence. Raising a child with ADHD is a daunting challenge. Parent Counseling, coupled with targeted personal counseling, is an essential ingredient in the treatment of every child or adolescent who suffers from ADHD and for their parents, as many such parents are profoundly stressed and confused. In this workshop, Dr. Formica will outline the core parenting roadmap and parenting principles he has developed; will discuss what ADHD is and what it is not; and will address what makes life so difficult for both the ADHD child and their parents. Data on the effectiveness of parent counseling for parents of children diagnosed with ADHD will be addressed. Finally, Dr. Formica will outline methods and procedures for parent counseling and will emphasize the adaptations practitioners should make when working with parents of ADHD children.
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop is designed to help participants:
- Become familiar with the parenting roadmap and core parenting skills Dr. Formica has identified and developed after decades of research and treatment with parents
- Identify research which has validated the use of parent counseling as an effective treatment modality for parents of children with ADHD, as well as related clinical comorbidities
- Understand the nature of ADHD and identify the common myths and misinformation which parents of ADHD children are exposed to by the popular media
- Learn about the clinical adaptations needed when working with parents of ADHD.
Richard Formica, PhD
Dr. Formica has been in private practice in Bergen County, NJ, offering both intensive psychotherapy and parent counseling to adults in Bergen County, for the past 40+ years. He is the co-founder of the Fairfield/Formica Parenting Program, an experiential workshop program comprising 40 hours of experiential training and coaching. Dr. Formica is also the co-founder of the Interpersonal Skills Institute, a non-profit institute for the advancement and training and personal growth of parent group leaders, and of the Center for ADHD Children and Their Parents. Dr. Formica has authored a manual and a paperback book tohelp parents apply his strategies and principles to the everyday challenges they face.
Legal and Ethical Update
Presented by Paul Cooney & David J. Madigan
October 30, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
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Description:
Managing risk is an important aspect of operating a mental health practice in Oregon. Join two attorneys as they share experiences from their combined 40 years of representing mental health professionals. We will discuss the important factors in making informed decisions including legal and ethical considerations as well as the potential risks and benefits to both the patient and the therapist. During our discussion, therapists will be encouraged to share what works effectively in their practice, as well as what problems they have faced. Bring your questions and we will do our best to find the answers. Benefit from both the mistakes and best practices of other therapists from around
The discussion which will include:
- Using Artificial Intelligence to create session notes.
- Mandatory reporting
- Documentation
- Practicing across state lines
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
- Understand HIPAA requirements for use of Artificial Intelligence in generating sessions notes
- Assess the risk of using Artificial Intelligence in your practice.
- Describe abuse reporting obligations in Oregon.
- Assess when you can (and can’t) report unprofessional conduct by other healthcare professionals.
- Assess what insurance companies expect to see in documentation.
- Understand what licensing boards require for documentation.
- Determine what forms are necessary in private practice.
- Understand the importance of effective documentation.
- Identify who can access the contents of your chart and what you can charge for providing copies.
- Assess how long you are required to retain records for adults and minors.
- Understand when you can (and cannot) see a client while they are out of state.
Paul Cooney
Paul Cooney is a healthcare attorney who has been in practice for 32 years. Mr. Cooney is a partner at Cooney, Cooney and Madigan, LLC where he specializes in mental health law and represents a wide variety of healthcare professionals in all aspects of their practice. Mr. Cooney is General Counsel for the Oregon Psychological Association and the Oregon Counseling Association. He represents mental health professionals in licensing and discipline, and general business matters. He is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington and is a frequent speaker on legal issues and risk management.
David Madigan
David J. Madigan is a healthcare attorney who has been in practice for 23 years. Mr. Madigan is a member of Cooney Cooney & Madigan, LLC, where he represents a wide variety of healthcare professionals in all aspects of their practice. As a healthcare attorney, his practice focuses on defending Board complaints, advising healthcare practices on state and federal regulations, including Medicare, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, and data breach investigations and defense, antitrust, EMTALA and Stark regulations as well as setting up group practices. He is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington. He is a frequent speaker to healthcare providers on issues pertaining to Board discipline, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, insurance audits, and law and ethics relating to medical and mental health providers and risk management.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention: Developing an Evidence-based
Suicide Risk Formulation
Presented by Heather-Ayn Indelicato, PsyD & Julie Kahler, PhD
November 14, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Description:
This workshop will review current best practices of suicide risk assessment, management, and prevention. We explore suicide as a historically stable and globally significant leading-cause of death. We will assess current knowledge base of event attendees and increase confidence in suicide assessment, management, and intervention, and we discuss ways these strategies can be implemented across a range of practice settings. This event will provide an overview of the active elements in suicide-specific evidence-based risk assessment and formulation, and guide participants through interactive polls, discussions, and case examples. A brief overview of suicide-specific interventions (e.g., CAMS, ASSIST) and evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g., CBT-SP, DBT) within the framework of clinical decision making. The workshop involves participants through interactive case discussions to develop an evidence-based risk formulation which incorporates best practices and strategies. Technological tools and other suicide prevention resources will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
- · Name at least two risk assessment strategies, and practice developing an evidence-based risk formulation using case examples.
- · Identify 1-2 evidence-based approaches to incorporate into practice when providing psychological assessment and treatment to a person experiencing suicidality and suicidal concerns.
- · As a group, develop an evidence-based risk formulation, integrating best-practice suicide prevention strategies, to inform clinical treatment recommendations.
Julie Kahler, PhD
Julie Kahler, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, Consultant, Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, with expertise in increasing access to evidence-based psychotherapies to underserved populations via video telehealth and technology. In the past, she implemented DBT, CAMS, CBT-SP and other evidence informed interventions in populations ranging from young adults to older adults. She received advanced training in delivering EBPs via video telehealth in specialty telehealth clinical teams, and conducted Health Services Research and Development at the Veteran Affairs in Portland, Oregon. She most recently was Evidence Based Psychotherapy Coordinator at Veteran Affairs Southern Oregon. Currently, she has a telehealth practice serving ambitious adult professionals to feel empowered to effectively meet life’s challenges in a manner aligned with their goals and values. She has published research on integrated health and chronic pain management, transdiagnostic mechanisms, PTSD, and coping with loss. See her website for more information: www.drjuliekahler.com
Heather-Ayn Indelicato, PsyD
Heather Ayn Indelicato, PsyD. (“Dr. I”) has over eleven years of experience as a psychologist and has served in numerous and varied roles including clinical, consultant, community educator, integrated health/wellness coach, supervisor, and leader in diverse agencies providing services to indigenous, rural/remote, LGBTQIA+, and SMI populations. She is currently the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator for the Fort Harrison Montana VA. Prior to this role, she was an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and Chief Psychologist at New Hampshire Hospital. Dr. I is the former lead of the Zero Suicide Implementation Team at Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) on the Navajo Reservation. The team was distinguished as a national leader in providing culturally informed, safe suicide practices. Dr. I worked side-by-side with traditional practitioners and community partners to adapt the Zero Suicide Initiative, which led to the development and delivery of culturally relevant care tools, including crisis and emergency response services across remote areas of the reservation. Dr. I cultivated meaningful collaborations with people-with-lived-experiences to create postvention efforts tailored to schools, law enforcement agencies, community mental health providers, and tribal leaders. She is a Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). Dr. I was also invited to participate as a leadership participant in APA’s Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (Class #13) 2021-2022. Her work is focused on evidence-informed, culturally relevant, suicide prevention practices and behavioral health approaches with marginalized and under-served communities.
OPA Continuing Education Programs & Policies
The Oregon Psychological Association sponsors many continuing education programs that have been developed to meet the needs of psychologists and other mental health professionals. The Continuing Education Committee works diligently to provide programs that are of interest to the wide variety of specialties in mental health.
- APA Approval
- The Oregon Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given.
- OBOP Approval
- For an overview of OBOP CE information, please click here. For full information from OBOP regarding CE and licensure please click here.
- Other Mental Health Agency Approvals
- OPA workshops should be satisfactory for Oregon Licensed Social Workers' and LPC's continuing education requirements. Approval for any other licensing or regulatory bodies must be completed by the individual attendee.
Each OPA workshop is classified according to the following system:
Level 1: general or introductory content aimed at a diverse audience.
Level 2: psychologically sophisticated content, at either introductory or more advanced levels, aimed at general professional audiences.
Level 3: highly advanced theoretical or technical content, aimed at expert audiences.
Level 2 and 3 presentations will typically warrant CE credit for a licensed psychologist. Both level and number of hours for each workshop are indicated for each workshop and official letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. APA guidelines specify that no letter of attendance will be awarded for partial workshop attendance.
Level 2 and 3 offerings are typically accepted by the Oregon Board of Psychologists (OBOP). However, Oregon licensed psychologists should consult with the Oregon Board of Psychologists regarding the state laws and rules regarding continuing education in Oregon, and note that there is no pre-certification of continuing education credit by the Oregon Board of Psychologists. If you have questions about whether or not OBOP may accept a class for CE credit you can contact them at 503.378.4154.
Diversity CE Offerings
Cultural Competence Homestudy courses are offered by the New Mexico Psychological Association (NMPA) to OPA members for a fee. Questions should be directed to the NMPA. Courses include: Cultural Competency Assessment (1 CE), Multicultural Counseling Competencies/Research (2 CEs), Awareness-based articles (3 CE), Knowledge based articles (3 CE), Skills-based articles on counseling (3 CE) and Skills-based articles on assessment (3 CE). Click on the link above to get started.
Webinar Policies & Information
In order to register for OPA webinars on-line you will need a credit card for payment to complete your order. Please review the cancellation policy for each event carefully.
All OPA educational events are provided in a virtual format only. If you are unable to attend virtually the day of the webinar, you can now register for the recorded only version and a link to the recording of the webinar will be emailed to you approximately one week after the webinar concludes.