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OPA 2025 Annual Conference
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OPA Webinar Schedule
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September 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Addressing Religious Trauma in Therapy with Queer, Trans, and BIPOC (QTBIPOC) Clients presented by Valerie Yeo, PsyD
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October 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ethical and Legal Updates presented by Paul Cooney and David Madigan
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OPA September Webinar
Addressing Religious Trauma in Therapy with Queer, Trans, and BIPOC (QTBIPOC) Clients presented by Valerie Yeo
September 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Description: This workshop will explore religious trauma and adverse religious experiences, and specific ways in which queer, trans, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) clients may be impacted by colonialism and systemic oppression within religious environments. We will explore considerations for how to address these client experiences in therapy in a way that minimizes shame. We will also delve into ways of working with clients who may be in the process of religious deconstruction, with considerations for both clients who wish to leave their faith traditions or community, and clients who wish to remain connected with their spirituality.Note: The workshop’s content will be focused primarily on religious trauma within a Christian context. However, some content may also be applied more broadly to religious trauma in other religious settings.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define religious trauma and adverse religious experiences- Describe how QTBIPOC clients may be specifically impacted by these experiences as a result of colonialism and systemic oppression
- Define religious deconstruction
- Name at least two ways to address religious trauma with QTBIPOC clients in a therapy setting, in a way that minimizes shame
- Name at least two ways of working with QTBIPOC clients around religious deconstruction
Valerie Yeo, PsyD
Dr. Valerie Yeo earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She has worked in many settings, including universities, community mental health centers, and residential facilities. She currently works in private practice providing individual therapy and immigration-based assessments to adults, and with psychology and counseling trainees in supervision and teaching roles. She also works at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the reproductive psychiatry and OB-GYN department. Dr. Yeo believes strongly in fostering connection between all parts of ourselves. Her work is centered around navigating the ways in which our sociopolitical environments impact our internal experiences.
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
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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.