New Hampshire Psychological Association upcoming events

IDD-MH Professional Development Course for Therapists & Counselors (18 Feb 2026)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This Program is brought to you by National Center for START Services University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability and approved by NHPA for Continuing Education Credit

February 18th-April 8th, 12:00-1:00 PM EST

Virtual on Zoom

8 CEs

REGISTER AND MORE INFO HERE

Description of Event:

This 8-week virtual course offers foundational knowledge and guiding frameworks to help clinicians and therapists support people with IDD in their practice. Using lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, and experiential activities like expressive writing and role-playing, the course emphasizes values-driven care and clinical adaptability and creativity. Each session is 60 minutes and held live on the Zoom platform. There are no prerequisites for registration.

Course will cover:

Overview of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Common Vulnerabilities
Perspective and Considerations
Mental Health Aspects of IDD
Ethical Decision Making
Practice Guidelines
Therapeutic Interventions

This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and National Center for START Services, University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Navigating Ethics Hell – A Journey Towards Aspirational Practice & AI Technologies in the Practice of Psychology (10 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This workshop is presented by the Nevada Psychological Association plus a coalition of other State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations, including NHPA! We benefit from you registering for this collaborative workshop.

Friday, April 10th | 11:00 AM: - 6:15 PM

Zoom | 6 Ethics CEs

Course Description:

Part 1: Navigating Ethics Hell

This workshop explores the complex interplay between ethics, morality, and clinical practice through the unique lens of Dante’s Inferno. Participants embark on a metaphorical journey through “Ethics Hell,” examining how suboptimal ethical decision-making leads to professional missteps and discovering strategies to rise above these challenges and embrace aspirational ethical practice.

Using the acculturation model of ethical development, the workshop provides a practical framework for integrating personal and professional values into clinical practice. Through real-world vignettes and experiential exercises, participants analyze how assimilated, separated, and marginalized strategies produce ethical dilemmas and learn to prevent them.

The workshop will include time for participants to work through ethical vignettes along with instructor-led comments on the process.

At the end of this section, participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish between compliance-based and aspirational ethical approaches, explaining how an over-reliance on rules can lead to rigid, legalistic practices that miss the broader spirit of ethical principles.

2. Analyze how values-based ("separated") strategies can lead to specific countertransference reactions (e.g., over-protection, value imposition) and undermine evidence-based care and patient autonomy.

3. Predict the potential negative outcomes for client care and professional practice associated with the assimilated, separated, and marginalized ethical acculturation styles.

4. Evaluate a complex ethical dilemma from both an assimilated (rule-based) and separated (values-based) perspective, contrasting the different courses of action and their implications.

5. Identify two specific strategies to move toward integrated practice patterns

Part 2: AI Technologies in the Practice of Psychology

This workshop delves into the intersection of psychology, ethics, decision-making, and large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of LLMs, the significance of effective prompting, practical applications, core ethical principles, and the Ethical Acculturation Model. The session will also explore strategies for incorporating LLMs into clinical practice and ethical decision-making processes. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities with AI tools to enhance their learning experience. Active participation and interaction are essential components of this workshop.

At the end of this section, participants will be able to:

List three current use cases of LLMs in the practice of psychology;
Describe two ethical issues when using any AI technology, including the potential for algorithmic bias and its impact on diverse populations;
Use one prompt for ethical decision-making for any large language model, considering the potential for culturally biased outputs; and,
Apply personal moral values in context of professional ethics for one vignette using a large language model as a guide.

About the Speaker:

Dr. John Gavazzi, a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, has practiced since 1990. He operates a private practice, provides expert testimony for legal teams nationwide, serves as an expert witness for the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology, and consults for the Bureau of Disability Determination. With over 25 years in ethics education, he regularly presents workshops on ethics, psychology, mental health law, and decision-making.

Recognized as Ethics Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (2013) and the American Psychological Association (2014), Dr. Gavazzi founded Ethics and Psychology (www.ethicalpsychology.com), a platform exploring ethics, morality, psychology, and health care, with over 6 million page views and an international audience.

He has held leadership roles, including President of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and Chair of its Ethics Committee. Dr. Gavazzi’s work continues to advance ethical practice and education in psychology.

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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 6 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.

Politics and Psychotherapy: Ethical Issues with Countertransference and Therapist Self-Disclosure (13 Apr 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

REGISTER HERE

Monday, April 13th | 1:00 - 4: 15 PM

Zoom | 3 CEs

Program Description:

Current political realities affect all of us, no matter which side of the political aisle we are on. How do you handle the significant anxiety that your clients may feel due to the current political climate? How do you handle your own anxiety about this? What do you do if your client has political beliefs you vehemently disagree with? How do you manage your own countertransference when your client’s beliefs conflict with your own? Imagine being able to enter into sessions with your clients knowing that you have a plan to manage conflicting value systems, while staying true to yourself. Imagine being able to help deepen their understanding of how they are being affected by the current political climate, and what they can do about it. Imagine seeing political countertransference as an aid to your clinical work instead of an obstacle.

With the training your will receive from this workshop, you will be able to confidently decide how and when to disclose political beliefs and how to use either the similarities or the differences with your clients’ beliefs to strengthen the therapeutic alliance and deepen your clinical work. Does that seem impossible? Rest assured that it’s actually quite doable. But it does require a reframe, some conscious thought and ongoing in-the-moment decisions that are made by you, the clinician. So join us for an interesting journey exploring this crucial ethical issue that is more and more relevant as time goes on.

Level of Instruction:

Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

List three reasons that disclosing political beliefs can strengthen the therapeutic alliance.
Compare and contrast reasons for and against self-disclosure.
Recognize and name two different interventions to manage client anxiety around political uncertainties whether their beliefs align or conflict with your own.
Describe three ways implicit bias can influence countertransference reactions.
Integrate ethical principles relevant to political self-disclosure with clients.
Develop an ongoing countertransference management plan centered on best practice from current literature and scholarship on this topic.

About the Presenter:

Kirsten Lind Seal, PhD, LMFT holds an MA in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lind Seal teaches Ethics at two universities and regularly conducts trainings on Ethics and Cross-Cultural issues at the national level. Her research has been published in Psychology Today, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy and Family Process. She has published several case studies and an ethics focused “In Consultation” article in the Psychotherapy Networker. She is currently conducting research examining the impact of her Cultural Context Ethical Decision-Making model on graduate students’ cultural growth and ethical decision-making at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

She has a completely virtual private practice where she works with individuals, couple and family systems, and offers ethics consultations to colleagues. She has been interviewed as a content expert by MPR, CNN.com, Politico, Minneapolis Star Tribune and most recently for the APA Monitor (September 2025). For the last eleven years Dr. Lind Seal has been a regular on-air contributor on Relationship Reboot, a weekly segment on relationships on WCCO TV’s Channel 4 (CBS Twin Cities).

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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 workshop cost per individual (member/non-member)
6 - 8 people = $20 off workshop cost per individual (member/non-member)
8 + people = $25 off workshop cost per individual (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.

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.

Monthly ECP Committee Meeting (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Committee is hoping to continue its growth in the upcoming year! ECPs who are interested in joining a supportive community dedicated to providing social and professional connection to ECPs, sharing relevant resources, and supporting ongoing professional development/mentorship are encouraged to drop into one of our monthly zoom meetings.

Each month, on the THIRD Thursday of the month @ 12 noon EST

Please register to receive the Zoom link for this FREE event. We will be using the same link each time, so there's no need to re-register, you'll still get reminders each month!

From Stories to Solutions: A Prevention-Focused Approach to Violence Risk (17 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This workshop is presented by the Nebraska Psychological Association plus a coalition of State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations, Including NHPA! We benefit from you registering for this collaborative workshop.

Friday, April 17| 1:00-3:00 PM

Virtual on Zoom | 2 CEs

Course Description:

High-profile acts of violence are often followed by stories that attempt to explain what happened and why. While these narratives can be compelling, they rarely offer clear guidance for how clinicians, educators, and communities can prevent harm before it occurs. This training builds on existing research and explanatory frameworks to shift the focus from retrospective understanding to forward-looking prevention.

Using a developmental, contextual, and ethically grounded approach, this workshop explores how risk emerges through the interaction of individual vulnerabilities, social environments, and systemic factors. Participants will learn to recognize behavior-based warning signs without relying on stigmatizing assumptions, apply multi-tiered prevention strategies, and navigate the ethical tensions inherent in this work.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Explain how descriptive and explanatory models of violent behavior can be extended into practical, prevention-focused approaches for use in clinical, educational, and community settings.

2. Describe how risk for serious harm develops over time through the interaction of individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than being determined by diagnosis, identity, or personality alone.

3. Recognize behavior-based warning signs that may indicate increased vulnerability or need for support, while avoiding assumptions that stigmatize neurodivergent individuals or those with mental health challenges.

4. Apply developmentally informed, tiered prevention strategies (universal, targeted, and intensive) to real-world scenarios involving youth and young adults.

5. Use ethical decision-making principles to balance safety, autonomy, dignity, and inclusion when responding to concerning behaviors or situations.

About the Speakers:

Melissa Hunter, PhD, is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute and a licensed psychologist in MMI's Department of Psychology. Hunter received her doctorate in school psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi, completed her internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute and her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Child Study Center.

Hunter practiced as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania for 15 years, providing outpatient child psychological and behavioral health services and school-based consultation for children and adults with a wide range of presenting needs. She also served as adjunct or teaching faculty at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and taught at Pennsylvania State University for nine years, where she was an associate teaching professor of psychology. Currently, Hunter provides behavioral school-based consultation to the Madonna School, a private school for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In addition, she engages in clinical activities at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. In both settings, Hunter supervises pre-doctoral psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows and undergraduate psychology students.

Samuel Hunter, PhD, Regents-Foundation Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, is an expert in leadership and innovation, exploring their positive and negative applications, and an expert in counterterrorism and prevention with an emphasis industrial and organizational psychology. He is Director of Academic Research at the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Education and Technology (NCITE) Center at the University of Nebraska - Omaha.

His research, funded by entities like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has been featured in Fortune, Fast Company, and The Washington Post.

He has published over 120 peer-reviewed works and consulted organizations like the Johnson & Johnson, Epic Games, and Lockheed Martin. He is a fellow at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI).

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

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 2 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.

Supporting School-Aged Clients: Understanding Educational Services (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Zoom | 1 CE

Program Description:

This Lunch & Learn will provide psychologists working with school-aged children a concise overview of common special education procedures their clients and families encounter in schools. We'll address key questions such as: When can families request a school evaluation? What role should therapists play in the IEP process? How can schools implement clinical recommendations? While New Hampshire's special education system can seem complex, effective collaboration between providers and schools helps children and families thrive. Participants can expect to leave the training with a clearer understanding of IEPs, IDEA, and RTI, as well as practical strategies for making recommendations that schools can readily implement.

Level of Instruction:

Introductory

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the legal frameworks governing school-based services (IDEA and Section 504) and explain how educational eligibility differs from clinical diagnoses, including why a DSM diagnosis does not automatically qualify students for special education.

2. Differentiate between 504 Plans and IEPs, including eligibility criteria, types of supports provided, and how to match student needs to the appropriate level of intervention.

3. Write feasible, education-focused recommendations for psychological evaluation reports that school teams can implement in classroom settings.

4. Apply special education terminology and processes to collaborate effectively with school professionals and advocate for child and adolescent clients within the educational system.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Brittany St. Jean (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and school psychologist with eight years of experience working in public school settings across New Hampshire. As the Executive Director of Psychology and Clinical Training at White Birch Educational Services (WBES), Dr. St. Jean oversees the delivery of psychological services for school psychologists and clinical providers across multiple New Hampshire school districts. Dr. St. Jean has experience consulting with outside providers, including clinical psychologists, pediatricians, and therapists, to ensure continuity of care for students. She developed WBES's Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) membership doctoral training program and regularly provides training and supervision to master's and doctoral interns, as well as to postdoctoral psychologists. Her expertise in navigating the complexities of clinical assessment and educational law, along with her experience in training the next generation of school psychologists and developing systems-level consultation services for Special Education Departments, makes her uniquely qualified to help clinical psychologists understand and collaborate effectively with the school psychology community.

Andrea Molina Palacios (she/her) is a doctoral school psychology candidate from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She is currently completing her doctoral internship at White Birch Educational Services, where she conducts psychoeducational assessments for the special education eligibility process and provides consultation services to support student success in school settings. Her field training has focused on bilingual assessments and bridging knowledge for families and schools. Prior to her current internship, Andrea worked with Boston Public Schools, where she conducted comprehensive evaluations, implemented social-emotional learning interventions, and analyzed school-wide academic data to inform district-level decision-making and improve student outcomes. This experience has strengthened her ability to provide data-driven consultation that addresses both individual student needs and systemic educational challenges. Andrea's research is focused on progress monitoring for mindfulness interventions.

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

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 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.

NHPA 2026 Academic Convention (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Join us at Rivier University for the 2026 Academic Convention!

**The deadline to register is Tues. April 21st, if you need to register after that date, please email jena@nhpsychology.org**

Event is being held at Dion Center, Dion Reception Room -
Rivier University

Program will begin promptly at 9:00 am
(check-in between 8:00-9:00 am)

Light morning refreshments will be available, including:
coffee, tea, water, and morning pastries.

The GPS address is:

Dion Center - Rivier University, 16 Clement St, Nashua, NH 03060

Click HERE to view a campus map for Rivier University - you will see Dion Center as #8 on the map.

Schedule of Events:

Keynote:
Laurie A. S. Veillette, Psy.D. "Clinician and Client Wellbeing: Applying the Science of Positive Psychology."
Poster presentations
PsychCup competition

Location Details:

Rivier University Dion Center, Dion Reception Room

Address: 16 Clement St, Nashua, NH 03060

More about our keynote presenter:

Dr. Laurie Veillette is a clinical health psychologist within the Mass General Brigham healthcare system. She holds a faculty appointment at Dartmouth College, where she taught Positive Psychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and continues to lecture at the Geisel School of Medicine. She is also the founder of Veillette Psychology Services, a private practice offering clinical, educational, and consultative psychological services to the community.

Student Presentation Opportunities

We welcome all students interested in sharing their work to present their completed or in-progress psychological studies. This is a valuable opportunity for students to showcase their research, receive constructive feedback, and enhance their presentation skills.

Showcase Completed Projects

If you have completed a project or study, consider presenting it to your peers. Sharing your findings not only highlights your hard work but also encourages academic engagement and discussion.

Receive Feedback on In-Progress Work

Students with ongoing projects are also encouraged to present their work. Engaging with an audience at this stage can provide valuable insights and feedback to help refine your research before finalizing your study or dissertation project.

Practice Presentation Skills

Presenting in a local meeting offers the perfect setting for students to practice and improve their presentation skills. This experience serves as excellent preparation for presenting to larger audiences in the future.

Formal Judged Poster Presentation Guidelines

Only completed undergraduate projects will be included in the formal judged poster presentation. While participation in the judged session is limited to completed undergraduate studies, we strongly encourage undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students to present their work in other formats to gain invaluable feedback from peers and faculty.

For the poster presentation, students may bring printed posters or save their presentation as a PowerPoint slide on a USB drive. Please confirm your preferred mode of presentation in advance so that we can ensure the necessary equipment is available and prepared.

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Thank you to our event sponsor, Northeast Delta Dental!

Looking Glass Counseling: Supporting Clients In Navigating Chronic Health Conditions (1 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This Program is Co-Sponsored by Looking Glass Counseling and NHPA! We benefit from your registration.

Friday May 1st, 2025 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM

3 CEs

REGISTER HERE

Description of Event:

Chronic illnesses change our lives in many ways and are often accompanied by stress and emotional distress and take a toll on our mental well-being. Participants of this training will learn about how chronic illness and mental health impact each other. They will also learn how to support clients in navigating the medical system including self-advocacy, medical gaslighting, and medical trauma; adjusting to changes in identity, functioning, and relationships; processing grief and developing hope and acceptance amidst chronic illness; and strengthening relationships and community support.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to

1. Identify systemic and internalized ableism and describe how this can impact the lived experience of people with chronic health conditions;

2. Explain how chronic illness and mental illness impact each other;

3. Describe the psycho-social considerations needed to support chronically-ill clients;

4. Discuss the importance and impact of acceptance-based models of care

Presenter:

Dr. Lauren Leone (she/her), DAT, ATR-BC, LMHC is a licensed mental health counseling and art therapist who uses EMDR, somatic approaches, art therapy, and chronic-illness affirming/disability-affirming approaches to support adults navigating: anxiety; depression; trauma; and chronic illness and the impact of medical conditions on mental health (including medical trauma)

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.

Bringing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Principles to Parents of Anxious Youth (1 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Zoom | 1 CE

Program Description:

This presentation will provide an overview of anxiety disorders and OCD in youth and the role of parents in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of these common and impairing conditions. It will begin with an overview of current scientific data on the efficacy and limitations of psychosocial treatments for pediatric anxiety disorders and OCD that are primarily or exclusively child-focused. Next, we will describe the core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as why and how it has been adapted as an intervention for parents of youth with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders and OCD. A particular focus of this presentation will be on the bi-directional relationship of parent and child responses to uncomfortable emotions and ways to address these responses when working with parents. Experiential exercises will be conducted to demonstrate the application of ACT to promote behavioral flexibility, distress tolerance, and autonomy support in parents of anxious youth to enhance outcomes of traditional CBT protocols.

Level of Instruction:

Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

Describe how parent involvement impacts the treatment of youth anxiety disorders.
Demonstrate their ability to implement two ACT-consistent experiential exercises with parents.
Describe the six core ACT processes and how they are related to and can enhance treatment of youth anxiety disorders when working with parents.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Alyssa Faro is a licensed psychologist in private practice at True North Health, PLLC in addition to serving on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and as a clinical supervisor and researcher at the OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents (OCDI Jr.). She has extensive experience treating OCD and related disorders across the lifespan with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). She previously served as the Director of Clinical Services at McLean Hospital’s OCDI Jr. where she oversaw clinical training and programming, admissions, and supervision. Dr. Faro has presented and written on treating OCD and has been featured in the press as an expert. She is the co-founder of Anchored Approach, PLLC, which provides clinical consultation, training, and educational programming on evidence-based assessment and psychosocial treatment for anxiety disorders and OCD.

Dr. Ashley Hart is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, where she serves as a staff psychologist and the Training Director in Student Counseling Services. Dr. Hart specializes in treating and training others in evidence-based psychotherapy approaches for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders in youth and adults, especially exposure therapy-based interventions. She maintains a private practice (Willow Tree Psychology, PLLC) that serves individuals and families in the greater Worcester community. She is the co-founder of Anchored Approach, PLLC, which provides clinical consultation, training, and educational programming on evidence-based assessment and psychosocial treatment approaches for anxiety disorders and OCD.

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

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 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.

Balancing Safety & Autonomy: Ethical Management of Suicide Risk (8 May 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Zoom | 1 CE

Program Description:

This presentation explores the ethical tensions inherent in managing suicide risk. Participants will examine ethical decision-making frameworks for populations where autonomy, confidentiality, and safety considerations create competing obligations—including LGBTQ+ youth facing family rejection, families with differing cultural behaviors and values, and individuals for whom involuntary treatment may increase rather than mitigate risk.

The session emphasizes moving from fear-based decisions to ethically grounded clinical reasoning, addressing questions such as: When does duty to protect override therapeutic alliance? How do we balance legal and regulatory obligations with cultural humility and person-centered care? What constitutes adequate documentation of sound ethical judgment versus defensive practice?

Participants will learn about practical approaches to informed consent processes that address risk collaboratively and documentation that reflects ethical reasoning in high-stakes clinical situations.

Level of Instruction:

Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

Workshop participants will be able to:

Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to situations where safety and autonomy appear to conflict
Evaluate when traditional risk management interventions might be ethically contraindicated for specific populations
Develop consultation and documentation practices that demonstrate ethical reasoning in suicide risk management

About the Presenters:

Dr. Cerissa Desrosiers is the owner and Clinical Director of Endurance Behavioral Health, a PHP/IOP that specializes in treating high acuity adolescents and their families. Cerissa is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her doctorate from Antioch University New England. She completed her predoctoral internship at Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families, a non-public school, residential treatment program, and emergency shelter in Camarillo, California. Cerissa has been a member of the NHPA Ethics Committee since 2015.

Dr. Cynthia Whitaker is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and has been a member of the NHPA Ethics Committee since 2014. She is the President & CEO at Greater Nashua Mental Health, where she has worked for almost 20 years. Dr. Whitaker holds a second license as a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and is fluent in American Sign Language. Devoting her career to the community mental health system, she is familiar with a broad spectrum of evidence-based treatments and the wider mental health system in New Hampshire.

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

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 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.

2026 START National Training Institute: Values in Action: Holding Hope, Building Belonging (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

This Program is Co-Sponsored by National Center for START Services and NHPA! We benefit from your registration.

Tuesday May 12, 2026- Thursday May 14, 2026 | Virtual

13.5 CEs Available!

REGISTER AND MORE INFORMATION HERE

Description of Event:

The 2026 START National Training Institute (SNTI) will highlight how values come alive across our network. This year’s theme, Values in Action: Holding Hope, Building Belonging, reflects our commitment to creating environments where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH), their families, and their supporters feel connected, valued, and supported.

Values are only words unless they guide action. Across the START network, we bring our values to life through practice, language, policies, and relationships. This year’s theme reflects our values of positive engagement, openness to learning, teamwork, and community.

Hope is action oriented. It represents motivation and confidence that goals can be reached. Belonging fosters well-being and community strength, creating more connected, inclusive systems. This year’s theme invites us to reflect on how hope sustains us and sparks possibilities and how belonging creates space for collaboration, cultural humility, and shared vision. SNTI 2026 will showcase practices, partnerships, and innovations that demonstrate how values are lived out, and how together, we can hold hope and build belonging.

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

Collaborative Divorce NH: Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training (15 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This program is co-sponsored by Collaborative Divorce NH and NHPA! We benefit from your registration.

Friday May 15, 2026- Saturday May 16, 2026 |Southern NH University - Hospitality Center Salon B, 2500 North River Rd., Manchester, NH

14 CEs!

REGISTER AND MORE INFORMATION HERE

Description of Event:

This is a 2 day didactic/experiential training in the principles and application of multidisciplinary collaborative practice, a team-oriented, alternative dispute resolution approach to helping separating and divorcing couples negotiate settlement terms without going to court, and to do so with a minimum of upset and a maximum of open communication and mutual respect, and with the best interests of their children and future selves as co-parents in mind. Mental health professionals will learn to work in this team model with attorneys and financial specialists to help couples achieve their goals.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to

1) Describe three key aspects of the history, theory, and practical application of multidisciplinary collaborative practice to potential divorcing couples.

2) Describe how to apply the language and techniques of two other professionals so as to be blessed to promote successful negotiations aimed at helping couples reach their own constructive settlements.

3) Explain four different functions that each professional will be performing in the context of the multidisciplinary meetings.

4) Prepare for impasse and resistance by identifying 2 obstacles that will often occur and 2 communication strategies that will help overcome this.

5) Utilize and explain at least five different documents such as formal participation agreements, court-required forms, questionnaires, checklists, etc.

6) Identify and discuss at least three ethical considerations of working with a multidisciplinary team.

7) Identify at least three ways professionals can deepen their skill sets for providing the Collaborative Divorce process to couples and families.

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

Monthly ECP Committee Meeting (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Each month, on the THIRD Thursday of the month @ 12 noon EST

Please register to receive the Zoom link for this FREE event. We will be using the same link each time, so there's no need to re-register, you'll still get reminders each month!

Special Topics in the Treatment of OCD (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday, May 29th | 10:00 AM - 1: 15 PM

Zoom | 3 CEs

Program Description:

This presentation will introduce special topics that arise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The special topics covered will include differential diagnosis (with a special focus on mental compulsions v.s rumination), adapting treatment and working with accommodations for children, and emerging techniques in treating OCD.

Level of Instruction:

Introductory

Learning Objectives:

Identify Obsessive Compulsive Disorder versus a related disorder
Distinguish between mental compulsions versus rumination
List 3 techniques for treating mental compulsions
Describe 3 treatment modifications for working with children
Identify 3-5 accommodations family members make
Describe 2 treatment techniques in treating OCD

About the Presenters:

Dr. Ohr has over 15 years experience treating OCD and related disorders. She has been in private practice in New Hampshire for over 10 years. She was clinical faculty at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine working under the direct supervision of Dr. Edna Foa and Dr. David Yusko. She has trained mental health providers, medical residents, and psychology interns in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Kerin Riley is a licensed marriage and family therapist in NH, VT, MA and an Adjunct Faculty at the Geisel School of Medicine Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department. She has worked with individuals and families with OCD as a presenting problem for 8 years. Kerin has completed advanced training in the Yale SPACE treatment, SPACE ARFID, and SPACE FTL, including consultation with Eli Lebowitz and Yaara Shimshoni. She has also completed advanced training in treating OCD through CBI, CABT, and the IOCDF BTTI for pediatric and adult populations.

Bobbie Glidden, LICSW has been providing treatment for OCD and related disorders for over 15 years through private practice in Portsmouth, NH. She is licensed in NH, Maine and Massachusetts. She has extensive training in CBT, DBT, and ERP. She is BTTI trained through IOCDF. She has presented trainings in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectal Behavior Therapy at Health and Education Services, as well as creating and facilitating a DBT focused day treatment program for complex trauma. She has a special interest in rumination and mental compulsions in OCD.

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

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.

Workers Compensation Clinical Documentation Workshop for mental health clinicians (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This Program is brought to you by Primex and approved by NHPA for Continuing Education Credit

Tuesday June, 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

46 Donovan Street Concord, NH 03303

3 Ethics CEs

REGISTER HERE

Description of Event:

Workers' compensation is a state-regulated insurance system providing benefits for job-related injuries and illnesses, guided by specific laws and procedures. The claims process, especially for psychological conditions like depression and PTSD, can be complex and relies heavily on thorough documentation. Providers must balance the need for detailed records to support claims with ethical and legal considerations. The challenge lies in capturing enough detail for a strong claim while respecting privacy and professional boundaries. This program will address the rationale behind documentation requirements for establishing work-related injuries and will deliver actionable guidance on documentation methods, useful vocabulary, and treatment progress.

Learning Objectives:

1) Describe the workers compensation claims process for mental health injury for all employees, but particularly as it relates to the ethical execution of the PTSD presumption law for NH first responders.

2) Balance the ethical demands of patient/client privacy rights with the documentation requirements for effective injury claim processing.

3)Write a thorough, ethically and empirically driven treatment note that addresses all reporting needs to support an injury claim.

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

Monthly ECP Committee Meeting (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Each month, on the THIRD Thursday of the month @ 12 noon EST

Please register to receive the Zoom link for this FREE event. We will be using the same link each time, so there's no need to re-register, you'll still get reminders each month!