Convention Sessions for CE Credit
Friday, August 23, 2002

Other Listings: Thursday 8/22 | Saturday 8/24 | Sunday 8/25

117 Beginner's Guide to Structural Equation Modeling: Basic Concepts and Applications
This workshop presents a nonmathematical introduction to the underlying rationale and basic concepts associated with structural equation modeling (SEM). It is built around the presentation of generically-labeled models void of specific program notation. Participants are shown how to decompose basic models into linear structural equations that serve in specifying hypothesized models. Although this INTRODUCTORY workshop is designed for researchers having no knowledge of SEM, a basic knowledge of multiple regression is recommended and some knowledge of factor analysis may be helpful.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Utilize structural equation modeling to test for the validity of hypothesized factorial and causal structures
2. Model schematically hypothesized factorial and causal structures
3. Translate components of an hypothesized model into linear structural equations; and
4. Apply the evaluative process associated with testing for goodness-of-fit between an hypothesized model and the related data.

Faculty: Barbara M. Byrne, PhD, Professor Emeritus, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Fees: Member--Advance $100, On-site $140      Nonmember--Advance $140, On-site $180
Enrollment limit: 30
CE Credits: 4
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 1p                         

118 Treatment of Pathological Gambling
This INTERMEDIATE level treatment-focused workshop assumes familiarity with the diagnostic features of pathological gambling (PG). It lays additional groundwork for understanding treatment by exploring gambling motivations, risk factors and other phenomenological features. The workshop gives an overview of treatment approaches for PG and the empirical support for each. The workshop then provides an integrated model for the assessment and treatment of PG. It also addresses family issues as well as relapse prevention.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Describe the multiple factors that motivate pathological gambling
2. Explain the similarities and distinctions between PG and other disorders, learning to apply expertise from other disorders to PG as well as the limits of those applications
3. Identify the cognitive and behavioral elements specific to pathological gambling and their treatment implications; and
4. Recognize elements (family, environmental) important for achieving and maintaining treatment gains.

Faculty: Edward J. Federman, PhD, GamblingSolutions, Acton, MA
Fees: Member--Advance $100, On-site $140      Nonmember--Advance $140, On-site $180
Enrollment limit: 30
CE Credits: 4
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 1p                         

119 Woodcock-Johnson III: Essentials of Interpretation
This INTERMEDIATE workshop will cover the basic interpretation of the Woodcock-Johnson III (WJ III). Emphasis will be placed on four levels of interpretive information available from the WJ III: qualitative, developmental, proficiency, and peer comparison information. Participants will also learn to make distinctions between the various discrepancy procedures available on the WJ III for learning disabilities assessment. Several new interpretive options will be outlined, including procedures for use of the batteries with young children and English-Spanish bilingual individuals.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Interpret the broad and narrow abilities measured by the WJ III
2. Describe the use of different types of scores and other interpretive information;
3. Make distinctions between the different discrepancy procedures available on the WJ III; and
4. Apply a step-by-step model for interpretation of the Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Tests of Achievement.

Faculty: Fredrick A. Schrank, PhD, ABPP, The Woodcock-Munoz Foundation, Olympia, WA; Laurie Ford, PhD, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
Fees: Member--Advance $100, On-site $140      Nonmember--Advance $140, On-site $180
Enrollment limit: 50
CE Credits: 4
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 1p                         

120 Affirmative Psychotherapy with Sexual Minority (LGB) Clients, Couples, and Families
This INTERMEDIATE workshop outlines foundations for psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients. Identity formation models, phase-specific interventions, and reciprocal effects of ethnocultural and sexual identity development are discussed. Behaviors during identity crises are compared with DSM-IV criteria to differentiate between situational stress and psychopathology. Challenges facing adolescents and seniors, as well as interventions that facilitate family adjustment, are presented. Same-sex couple relationship dynamics, heterosexist bias in sex therapy, and spiritual development for LGB people of faith are described.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Apply various models to understanding and assessing sexual orientation
2. Identify phase-specific psychotherapeutic interventions which facilitate LGB identity formation
3. Acknowledge heterosexist bias in certain diagnostic considerations for sexual minority clients
4. Select interventions and resources which address psychosocial issues and developmental challenges specific to LGB adolescents, as well as midlife and older adults
5. Recognize psychotherapeutic and systemic interventions which foster functional family relationships for sexual minority clients
6. Evaluate and treat the relationship problems and sexual dysfunctions of gay and lesbian couples, within their gender-specific and socio-cultural contexts; and
7. Describe a developmental model for transforming loss which enriches spirituality for bisexuals, lesbians, and gay men.

Faculty: Kathleen Y. Ritter, PhD, CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA; Anthony I. Terndrup, PhD, Pastoral Counseling Center of Mid-Willamette Valley, Corvallis, OR
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245      Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 50
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

121 The Evaluation and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adulthood
ADHD has now been recognized as a common adult diagnosis. This INTERMEDIATE workshop will provide a blend of scientific and clinical information. An overview of current trends and understanding in defining ADHD, the process of assessment with a particular focus on the complexities of comorbidity in adults and an overview of treatment will be provided. The most current scientific research, including recent results of longitudinal studies will be reviewed and discussed. Given the current emphasis on clinical experience guiding treatment, ample opportunity will be provided for participants to offer opinions and ideas based upon their clinical practices.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Articulate the definition and developmental course of ADHD into the adult years based on current research data
2. Describe the current definition and supporting data required for the diagnosis of adult ADHD
3. Set into motion a diagnostic process, such that ADHD in adulthood can be evaluated within the context of the multiple and complex comorbid disorders, including manic depressive illness, borderline and antisocial personalities
4. Develop a reasoned and reasonable treatment plan based upon assessment and diagnosis; and
   
5. Determine the appropriate use of the American’s for Disabilities and Rehabilitation Acts as a means of helping adults with ADHD advocate for service and accommodations.

Faculty: Sam Goldstein, PhD, Departments of Educational Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; Kevin R. Murphy, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, UMass Medical School, Worcester, MA
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245      Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 75
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

122 Improving LD & ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Using the PASS Theory
The aim of this INTERMEDIATE workshop is to focus on diagnosis and intervention planning for children with LD and ADHD using a theory of cognitive processing that measures Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, Successive ("PASS") cognitive weaknesses rather than IQ/achievement discrepancies. The workshop begins with an overview of the problems associated with identification of LD and ADHD and the difficulties with traditional IQ/achievement discrepancy models. Identification of the cognitive processing problems found for children with LD and ADHD (using PASS Theory and CAS) will be discussed and emphasis will be placed on empirically supported interventions (and fair assessment). This workshop provides a theory for both assessment and intervention.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Identify strengths and weaknesses of identification and treatment planning for LD and ADHD children using traditional IQ
2. Learn about Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, Successive (PASS) Theory
3. Learn how to assess and interpret the PASS theory using the Cognitive Assessment System
4. Learn how PASS can be used to identify the cognitive problems ADHD and LD Children have; and
   
5. Learn how CAS can be used for fair assessment and effective intervention design.

Faculty: Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245      Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 65
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

123 Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a brief psychotherapeutic treatment for depression that has been found to be effective in a variety of short and longer term treatment studies. IPT for depression focuses on one or two interpersonally-relevant problem areas: Grief, Dispute, Role Transition, and Interpersonal Deficits. In this INTRODUCTORY workshop, participants will be taught the basic goals, strategies, and techniques of IPT. Use will be made of videotapes, role play, and discussion of clinical material from workshop participants.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Describe the theoretical and empirical origins of IPT
2. Conduct an Interpersonal inventory
3. Identify the basic structure of the three phases of IPT
4. Identify the goals and strategies used to treat the four IPT interpersonal problem areas
5. Begin to apply IPT in your own psychotherapeutic work with depressed clients; and
6. Become familiar with recent research on the usefulness of IPT in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders.

Faculty: Gregory A. Hinrichsen, PhD, Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, NY; Kathleen F. Clougherty, MSW, Independent Practice, New York, NY
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245      Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 50
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

124 Overcoming the Barriers to Intimacy: Selection, Infidelity, and Individual Defenses
How do romantic choices determine the dance of intimacy in couple relationships? Object relations and existential perspectives will be applied to understanding the unconscious force which directs these choices. This INTERMEDIATE level workshop will explore the impact of infidelity on a relationship and methods for using disclosure of infidelity to facilitate a relationship enhancing process. A theoretical model that increases clinician’s understanding of and ability to assist individuals in their struggle to develop and maintain intimacy in their relationships will be introduced along with a cognitive/ affective/behavioral treatment approach. You will observe videos of couples talking openly about their defenses, parental prescriptions and negative thoughts that interfere with their forming and maintaining close relationships. In addition, video of actual couples therapy groups will be shown to demonstrate the treatment approach.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Become familiar with a unique theory and technique for understanding and treating couples who find it difficult to establish and maintain close, fulfilling relationships
2. Assess the emotional health of partners and learn what negative thoughts they have toward self, partner, and the relationship so that you can target your interventions
3. Practice the technique for dealing with negative thoughts through role play and understand how to apply the technique to a variety of couple’s issues
4. Become familiar with the relationship between falling in love, and couple burnout, and relationships with "roots and wings;"
5. Understand the role of equity in marriage and in affairs in order to improve satisfaction in married couples; and
6. Learn to help couples reverse walls and windows in an extramarital triangle through the empathetic process of disclosure.

Faculty: Lisa Firestone, PhD, The Glendon Association, Santa Barbara, CA; Joyce Catlett, MA, The Glendon Association, Santa Barbara, CA; Shirley P. Glass, PhD, ABPP, Independent Practice, Owings Mills, MD; Ayala Malach Pines, PhD, School of Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheeve, Israel
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245 Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 75
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

125 The Risks of Psychotherapy: Occupational Hazards and Safeguards
After a full day of practice, do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed or worn-out? sad or pessimistic? numb or empty? depressed or anxious? Do you understand why and what you can do about these predictable reactions?
The practice of psychotherapy entails unique risks for practicing psychologists; occupational stressors are greater in the wake of terrorist attacks and the psychological warfare of terrorism. The presenters have worked with hundreds of mental health professionals to address issues of occupational vulnerability, vicarious traumatization, therapist self-care, and colleague assistance issues. This INTERMEDIATE interactive workshop is both theoretical and practical, emphasizing personal, professional, and ethical concerns. The workshop format allows participants to apply the concepts to themselves and their practice, using self-assessment measures and developing specific action plans for healthier and more ethically sound practices.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Describe the interactive model of vulnerability to occupational stress (e.g. interaction between individual and work situation)
2. Define vicarious traumatization and know its theoretical basis
3. Identify and assess contributing factors to occupational stress for psychologists in general, and yourself, in particular
4. Identify specific strategies to protect against, address, and transform the negative impact of occupational stress and vicarious traumatization
5. Work with others (in one of 3 subgroups) to develop preliminary models for individual, organizational, or statewide intervention and prevention programs (e.g. colleague assistance programs)
6. Identify risks to clinicians, colleagues, and the profession of psychology of unaddressed occupational stress
7. Increase awareness of professional resources available to address the occupational hazards of psychological practice.

Faculty: Karen W. Saakvitne, PhD, Traumatic Stress Institute, South Windsor, CT; Michael F. O’Connor, PhD, Independent Practice, Palo Alto, CA
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245 Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 75
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

126 Specific Personal Coaching Techniques, Models and Applications
Personal coaching is a hot practice specialty for psychologists which has been featured in Time, Newsweek and Fortune. Psychologists are transitioning into coaching to help emotionally well-adjusted clients meet their most valued goals. Personal coaching is often conducted over the telephone, is free from managed care and is reimbursed at a higher rate than psychotherapy. This INTRODUCTORY workshop will include topics such as specific coaching skills, coaching models, distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy, obstacle surmounting techniques and how to create successful fee-for-service teleconference groups.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Identify coaching interventions appropriate to aid clients who encounter inner obstacles or outer challenges
2. Identify the differences between psychotherapy and coaching
3. Utilize a coaching model appropriate for telephone-based coaching;
4. Identify the benefits of conducting teleconference group coaching
5. Identify three primary assessments often used in coaching
6. Describe the structure of a telephone, or in-person, coaching relationship; and
7. Practice a five-step coaching model.

Faculty: Jeffrey E. Auerbach, PhD, College of Executive Coaching, Ventura, CA
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245      Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 75
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

127 Tobacco Cessation: Offering Effective Treatments to Your Clients
Tobacco cessation services save lives and provide an expanded practice base for practitioners. This INTRODUCTORY workshop for clinicians teaches a variety of treatments, and demonstrates how to combine the treatments in a 3-4 session intervention that has strong empirical support. The intervention is used in many settings including private practice and veteran/military facilities. Treatment ingredients include cognitive-behavioral interventions, OTC and prescription medications, and hypnosis (via audiotape). Each workshop participant will receive a "QuitSmart" client guidebook, treatment protocol, and reference material.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Identify basic facts about tobacco use and it’s health effects
2. Describe the comorbidity of tobacco use with various psychiatric problems
3. Identify the biological basis for addiction to nicotine;
   
4. Incorporate medications in the treatment of nicotine dependence
5. Utilize a nicotine-fading method to wean clients off nicotine
6. Introduce hypnosis as a coping technique; and
   
7. Teach cognitive-behavioral coping techniques for tobacco cessation and maintenance.
   

Faculty: Robert H. Shipley, PhD, Duke University Addictions Program, Durham, NC; Dorothy Hatsukami, PhD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Maxine L. Stitzer, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; M. Marlyne Kilbey, PhD, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Fees: Member--Advance $175, On-site $245      Nonmember--Advance $245, On-site $315
Enrollment limit: 35
CE Credits: 7
Time: 8/23, Friday, 9a – 5p                         

128 Individual and Group Psychotherapy for Persons with MR/DD: Effective Techniques
Interactive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) employs psychodramatic methods with people with mental retardation and/or chronic psychiatric disabilities. At this INTERMEDIATE workshop, attendees will learn the four stages of the IBT process, how to identify and strengthen the emergence of therapeutic factors, and apply action techniques. Process and outcome studies by various researchers will be presented along with actual videotapes of group sessions. A special project treating offenders and survivors of sexual abuse will show the use of IBT in the treatment of traumatic reactions.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Apply action method techniques within individual psychotherapy sessions for persons with MR/DD
2. Identify the four stages of an Interactive-Behavioral Therapy group process
3. Recognize indications and contra-indications for the use of various action methods; and
4. Identify three points along the sexual abuse continuum and how to modify techniques for working with victims, offenders, and prevention.

Faculty: Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, New Jersey City University, Holmdel, NJ
Fees: Member--Advance $100, On-site $140           Nonmember--Advance $140     , On-site $180
Enrollment limit: 75
CE Credits: 4
Time: 8/23, Friday, 2 – 6p