PSCP TRIFECTA

***Please note the PSCP Trifecta on 9/22/2023 is Sold Out! PSCP will offer this training again in the Spring of 2024***

PSCP TRIFECTA

Earn credits for all 3 mandatory workshops, Child Abuse, Suicide, and Ethics

Friday, September 22, 2023

All Day Training

Location: Online Workshop

Updated Child Abuse and Trafficking Recognition and Reporting Training for Mandated Reporters in Pennsylvania: 2021-2023 Update

Presented By: Linda K. Knauss, Ph.D. ABPP

Registration: 7:45am Program: 8:15am to 11:15am

3 CE credits

Act 31 Credits
Act 48 Credits Available

Important note: Even if you have taken this course during your last licensing period, this course is updated, allows for new CE credits, and satisfies your new requirement with the state of Pennsylvania in this new licensing period.

In accordance with a Pennsylvania mandate for all health care professionals and funeral directors, PSCP: The Psychology Network presents this three hour workshop to discuss the obligation of mandated reporters and moral obligation of permissive reporters to report reasonable suspicions of child abuse and child labor and
sexual trafficking.

Objectives:

1. Identify the various categories of child abuse.
2. Recognize common indicators of child abuse/when there may be reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of child abuse.
3. Understand the mandatory reporting requirements for suspected child abuse.

Linda K. Knauss, Ph.D., ABPP, is a professor at Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology.  She has served as the Chair of the Ethics Committees of the American Board of Professional of Professional Psychology, the American Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and as Co-chair of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists’ Ethics Committee.  Dr. Knauss has authored several book chapters and journal articles on ethics and has taught ethics at many local universities as well as continuing education workshops on a variety of topics in ethics.

Dr. Knauss is the past-president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Foundation, and the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists.  She was also a member of the American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives (2000-2006; 2013-2018 representing Pennsylvania).  Dr. Knauss is the recipient of a 2015 APA Presidential Citation for her work in APA as well as the recipient of the 2002 Ethics Educators Award presented by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee, and the recipient of the 2004 Pennsylvania Psychological Association Distinguished Service Award.

Dr. Knauss maintains a private practice where she sees children, adolescents, adults and families.

Theory of Suicide, Statistical Updates, Risk factors, and Warning Signs: An Overview

Presented By: Kyle Holsinger, Psy.D.

Registration: 11:15am Time: 11:45am to 12:45pm

1 CE Credits

The following presentation is an overview of theory, statistical trends in suicide, and identification of at risk populations. Thomas Joiner and colleagues theoretical underpinnings of suicide will be discussed, as well as risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Additional factors will be discussed including the impact of suicide on at-risk populations, the unique circumstances of telehealth in treatment, as well as the impact of COVID on psychologists and clients in clinical practice. Discussion may be limited due to the brevity of this one hour presentation.

Objectives:

1. Describe and incorporate the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (Joiner and colleagues) into assessment and practice.
2. list and describe current trends in suicide and describe variety of populations, ages, and gender of those at risk for suicide.
3. Describe and articulate the differences between Risk factors and Warning Signs of Suicide.

Kyle Holsinger is a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist, and he received a Doctorate of Psychology degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He is the former Executive Director Clinical Director at Delaware County Professional Services (DCPS).  He developed the practice’s Primary Health Care Integration program, and has collaborated and presented with numerous internal medicine, family medicine, pediatric offices, and specialty care practices.

Dr. Holsinger has a special interest in treating populations with chronic medical conditions. He has presented at numerous conferences and community programs in the areas of school risk assessment, primary healthcare integration, and suicide awareness and prevention topics.

Boundaries Beyond the Basics – Ethical Issues in Psychotherapy

Presented By: Brett E. Schur, Ph.D.

Registration 1pm Program: 1:30pm to 4:30pm

3 CE Credits

Talking with patients about evidence-based parenting behaviors, personal health-promoting behaviors, setting limits on the language used by a patient in the psychotherapy space (i.e. limiting or prohibiting hate-filled speech), and making decisions about therapist self-disclosure are all examples which tap an advanced understanding of the nuances of boundaries in psychotherapy practice.  In this workshop, Dr. Schur will present a series of vignettes which tap into boundary issues such as these which commonly arise in psychotherapy.  Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss responses.  A series of guidelines will be offered to help the psychologist both prepare for such challenges and increase effectiveness in responding to them when they arise.

Objectives:

1. Identify three considerations in deciding whether to disclose one’s lived experience to a patient, based on current research evidence.
2. Name two considerations which a psychologist should consider when discussing parenting practices with a patient.
3. Describe a decision-making strategy for use when considering how to respond to prejudiced comments by patients.

Brett E. Schur, Ph.D. works part-time on the Inpatient Psychiatry unit for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Administration Medical Center in Philadelphia.  He also co-directs the Practicum Program, serves on the Intern Training Committee, and lectures on ethics for the Post-Doctoral Psychology Residents.  He has been in solo private practice for over 30 years, working with adults of all ages, including patients with chronic medical illness, serious and persistent mental illness, anxiety, depression and trauma.  He is Adjunct Instructor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he teaches Ethics in Psychology and History & Systems of Psychology.  Dr. Schur has recently lectured on suicide prevention, ethics, placebos, and anger management.

PSCP: The Psychology Network is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PSCP: The Psychology Network maintains responsibility for this program and its content.