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    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom


    Introduction to Herbal Interventions for Mental Health Practitioners


    This Program is Co-Sponsored with The Positivity Company

    Friday November 15th, 2024  9:00am-4:00pm

    6 CEs


    REGISTER HERE

    Description of Event: 
    It is common for psychologists and most mental health practitioners to be treating clients who are interested or have tried various herbal remedies (for example, St. John’s Wort for depression, Chamomile Tea for sleep, Rescue Remedy for anxiety, Echinacea, Elderberry syrup, etc.). As mental health professionals we may hear about these herbal interventions, but we are certainly not trained in their effects. It can be confusing for clinicians because “Billions of dollars are spent out of pocket per year on a poorly regulated large health-promotion industry with unvalidated health outcome claims and with limited evidence…” (Nguyen & Lavretsky 2020). So, what do you do when clients inquire about them?

    This workshop is an introduction for clinicians to some of the herbs mental health clients may be taking or may benefit from. The workshop will explore some of the most common herbs taken for mental health concerns including benefits, cautions, and clinical examples. The workshop will be a collaboration between a clinical herbalist and a clinical psychologist.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Describe how an herbalist can assist in mental health support.

    2. Identify who might be appropriate for a referral to an herbalist.

    3. List five (5) resources to be sure clients are safe if they are using herbal support.

    4. List three (3) of the remedy formats available for herbal interventions.

    5. Explain why a “one size fits all” approach does not work with herbals.

    6. Identify at least three (3) possible herb-drug interactions. 

    7. List the categories of herbs with specific plants that could be beneficial to mental health clients.

    Presenters:
    Maria Noel Groves, RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, teacher, and journalist who has been working with herbs for more than 15 years. She opened her clinical practice, Wintergreen Botanicals, LLC, in 2007, and she teaches approximately 100 beginner and intermediate herb classes annually.

    Vicki Anderson, PsyD is a NH licensed psychologist practicing in Newbury, NH who has been drawn to the medicinal power of plants most of her adult life. In the past 5 years she has finally had time to study them in depth. She currently introduces the topic of plants as medicine to those clients who are not able to tolerate medication.


    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-herbal-interventions-for-mental-health-practitioners-tickets-1006705602557?aff=oddtdtcreator

    This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and The Positivity Company. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 15 May 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual

    This Program is Co-Sponsored with
    Wholehearted Psych

    3rd Fridays 11/15/24 - 4/18/25
    11:00am-12:30pm EST
    3rd Thursdays 12/19/24 - 5/15/25
    3:00pm-4:30pm

    Live via Virtual Platform
    9 CE Credits

    REGISTER HERE

    Description:

    Join a monthly consult group with other trans affirming practitioners who share anti oppressive values in the pursuit of gender liberation. This is an intermediate to advanced professional development space for mental health service providers of all genders, who work with Two Spirit, Trans, & Nonbinary adults. Facilitated by a genderqueer, trans competent, & certified Body Trust provider with extensive experience and training, combined with excitement for this work. This intentional space will further expand your trans competence with integrity, humility, and accountability. Monthly gatherings include psychoeducation, reflection, resources, clinical examples, and open discussion related to advanced topics within trans-affirming work. Topics include but are not limited to: psychological considerations when supporting physical & medical affirmation, nuances of the mind-body connection for those with gender dysphoria, and the benefits of self-compassion & shame resilience for supporting the radical healing of trans folks.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Describe the potential benefits of self-compassion and apply self-compassion practices with trans/nonbinary clients.

    2. Discuss the potential benefits of shame resilience as an intervention for self- critical judgment and low self-worth related to internalized trans-negativity and experiences of anti-trans oppression.

    3. Describe specific examples of how to support those navigating systemic oppression, microaggressions, & the anti-trans sociopolitical climate.

    4. Identify key psychological considerations for supporting a trans/nonbinary client who is engaging in medical affirmation (such as gender affirming hormones, surgery, etc).

    5. Identify alternatives and body liberation-centered approaches for those who struggle with body image and physical embodiment due to dysphoria.

    6. Describe trans liberation and apply gender-affirming care through a lens of trans liberation.

    7. Describe radical healing and apply gender-affirming care through a lens of radical healing.

    8. Identify at least 2 ways in which the program enhanced and/or expanded their comfort and/or sense of competence in supporting their trans & nonbinary clients.

    The Facilitator:
    addyson tucker, Psy.D., Wholehearted Psych.

    CLICK HERE for the presenter's website. 

    For the Flyer with more information: CLICK HERE!

    For Registration: CLICK HERE!

    This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and Wholehearted Psych. NHPA  is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    Register

    We will be starting a FREE monthly supervisor meeting for NHPA members who are supervising psychologists in the state. Although this is an event for members, we are extending the invitation to the larger community to gauge interest. This will be a place for fellow supervisors, or psychologists with interest in becoming a supervisor, to join and receive peer consultation on any topic related to providing supervision. 

    Our first meeting is scheduled for Friday 11/15 @ 12 noon

    We are willing to consider other times/days that may work better for all, so even if you are unable to attend this meeting, please let us know if you are still interested in future meetings.

    Want to attend but have a date/time conflict? Click HERE to be added to the notification list for next time!


    Co-facilitated by: Drs. Kat Toltsikova and Jes Leonard

    Please register to receive the Zoom link for this FREE event. 
    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom


    This Program is Co-Sponsored with Looking Glass Counseling

    Friday November 15th, 2024  1:00pm-4:00pm

    3 CEs


    REGISTER HERE

    Description of Event: 
    This course defines the differences between music therapy and music as therapy, explains the benefits of music as therapy for enhancing mental health treatment, and how to apply specific interventions to participant's practices through experiential learning. These interventions include mindfulness, music listening, playlist creation, lyric analysis, and lyric replacement. With each intervention introduced, ideas for how to pair them with other evidence-based therapeutic lenses, such as DBT and CBT, are also discussed.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Identify the differences between Music Therapy and the therapeutic use of music interventions

    2. Demonstrate an understanding of several different therapeutic music interventions

    3. Identify ways to apply these interventions to their practice. 

      Presenters:
      Kim Johnson, LMHT, MT-BC is a board-certified music therapist and licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing predominantly in PHP and OP levels of care since 2017, providing both traditional talk therapy and expressive therapy interventions. She has received specialized training in DBT and CPT which further inform her therapeutic approach. In 2022, she recorded and released a guided mindfulness meditation album titled, "Tiny Happy Guitar." Kim has also been providing clinical supervision for DBT informed music therapists since 2022 and for pre-licensed clinicians since 2023.


      Click Here for Flyer & More Information!


      Click Here to Register!

      This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and Looking Glass Counseling. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

      • 6 Dec 2024
      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      • Zoom
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      Friday December 6, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

      1 Ethics CE Credit

      Program Description:
      The United States is experiencing a period of significant social and political polarization, which has far-reaching effects on daily life, including clinical practice. This climate of division is contributing to increased stress levels, which in turn may exacerbate mental health challenges, foster feelings of isolation, and strain both personal and community resources. In response to the growing complexity of ethical dilemmas arising from these societal tensions, the NHPA Ethics Committee has adapted Stephen Behnke's 4-bin framework for ethical decision-making by adding a "DEI" (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bin to complement the traditional categories of clinical, ethical, legal, and risk management considerations. Given the heightened emotions surrounding many current issues, even caring and well-intentioned therapists may occasionally struggle to navigate these complex waters. This Lunch & Learn will discuss common challenges that arise in this context and provide strategies to address them proactively. Additionally, a 5-step process will be presented for acknowledging and rectifying cultural missteps when they occur, as they sometimes will despite our best efforts.

      Level of Instruction:
      Introductory

      Learning Objectives:

      1. Apply a 5-bin framework for analyzing the clinical, ethical, legal, risk management, and DEI aspects of ethical dilemmas.

      2. Identify at least 3 common cultural missteps made by well-intentioned therapists.

      3. Describe 5 steps to address and repair cultural missteps.

      About the Presenter:

      Dr. Celia Oliver (she/her) has been a member of the NHPA Ethics Committee since 2005 and chair of the committee for over 15 years.  After working in community mental health for 10 years, in 2007 Dr. Oliver established a solo private practice in Peterborough, NH.  She worked with children, teens, adults, and families and specialized in using cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders and autism spectrum disorders.  In 2019, Dr. Oliver closed her clinical practice, but continues to engage in a variety of professional activities including consulting and giving presentations.

      Dr. Cynthia Whitaker (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and the President & CEO at Greater Nashua Mental Health. Cynthia is a strong advocate of social justice and has committed her career to the NH community mental health system.  She is a past-President of NH Psychological Association and continues to serve on the NHPA Ethics Committee and Board of Directors.  Cynthia is also an affiliate faculty member at Antioch University, where she teaches doctoral level courses in Community Psychology, Health Service Delivery Systems, and Public Policy & Advocacy.

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      NHPA prices workshops by CE credit hour: 
      $25.00 per CE for members; $35.00 per CE for non-members 

      Paying with a check: 
      Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.

      Cancellation policy: 
      Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.

      Attendance policy:
      Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 1 ethics continuing education credit. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. 

      Registrations are Transferable: 
      Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event. 

      This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


      NHPA would like to thank the following for support of our educational programming

        

      • 21 Mar 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
      • Zoom
      Register


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      Friday March 21, 2025 | 1:00pm - 4:15pm EST

      3 CE Credits

      Program Description:
      This workshop will provide a basic to intermediate level of training for psychotherapists to effectively support clients who present with sexual concerns. Participants will be offered guidance in responding to clients who mention sexual difficulties during the course of general psychotherapy. The presenter will highlight common sexual challenges that therapists can understand through established psychological theories and treat using existing clinical skills. Recommendations are affirming of clients who identify as LGBQIA, heterosexual, transgender, and cisgender. Biopsychosexual educational resources will be provided for therapists to share with their clients.

      Learning Objectives:

      1. Recognize intersections between mental health and common sexual concerns.
      2. Describe empirically supported psychotherapy treatment approaches for addressing sexual challenges.
      3. Discuss case conceptualizations involving sexual issues through the lens of attachment theory.
      4. Apply clinical skills in individual and couples therapy to the treatment of sexual intimacy 
      difficulties.
      5. Assess through a biopsychosocial model when to refer clients for medical testing and adjunctive treatments.

      About the Presenter:


      Dr. Teresa Johnson is a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist. She has been in solo private practice for 12 years, serving clients in PSYPACT states via telehealth during the last 4 years. Dr. Johnson works with adult clients in both individual and couples therapy to address issues related to sexuality, including processing sexual trauma, healing persistent pelvic pain, addressing anxiety about sex, increasing emotional intimacy in relationships, and navigating sexual desire discrepancies between partners. She supports clients across sexual identities, gender identities, and relationship structures, helping them develop authentic and passionate lives through cultivating mindfulness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion.

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      NHPA prices workshops by CE credit hour: 
      $25.00 per CE for members; $35.00 per CE for non-members

      Group Rates Available:
      3 - 5 people = $15 off individual rate (member/non-member)
      6 - 8 people = $20 off individual rate (member/non-member)
      8 + people = $25 off individual rate (member/non-member)
      Please contact ce@nhpsychology.org for more information. Please include first name, last name and email address for each participant in the group, along with a contact person for the invoice. 

      Paying with a check: 
      Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.

      Cancellation policy: 
      Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.

      Attendance policy:
      Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 3 continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. 

      Registrations are Transferable: 
      Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event. 

      This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


      NHPA would like to thank the following for support of our educational programming

        

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