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Texas Psychological Association
2014 Annual Convention
The Westin Galleria - Dallas, TX
November 13 - 15
Building Bridges in Psychology:
Collaborating in Tomorrow’s Healthcare Environment
TPA
www.texaspsyc.org
PSYCHOLOGISTS
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Building
Bridges in
P sychology
Convention Programming
The convention schedule consists
of cutting edge programming
taught by presenters who have
expertise and experience. You will
leave the convention with fresh
ideas with little effort as well as
with all or most of the endorsed
professional development hours
required to renew your license.
Who Should Attend
TPA’s Annual Convention is
designed to meet the needs of
mental health professionals and
students of psychology. We have
verified that the following licensing
boards accept Texas Psychological
Association endorsed professional
development credit:
•Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists
of Professional Counselors
(#1689)
of Social Work (#6177)
of Marriage and Family
Therapists
If your licensing board is not listed,
please check with that licensing
entity directly to verify whether or
not it accepts Texas Psychological
Association endorsed professional
development.
Exhibits and Sponsors
Join the fantastic group of exhibitors and sponsors who support psychology
and Texas Psychological Association through exhibiting their products and
services. Thus far, the following have committed to support psychology in
Texas through participation in this convention:
2014 Sponsors
American Professional Agency, Inc.
The Right Step
2014 Exhibitors
• American Professional
Agency, Inc.
• Capital Area Therapeutic
Science Services
• ChildTherapyToys.com, LLC
• Deer Oaks Behavioral Health
• EDCASA
• Library of Social Science
• McCallum Place Eating
Disorder Centers
• Pearson Clinical Assessment
• Pieces of Bali
• Psyquel
• Silpada Designs
• TPA Political Action
Committee
• Texas Psychological
Foundation
• Teresa Adcock Photography
• The Right Step
• The Trust
• TheraManager, LLC
• Therapractic Management
Systems
• UHS Neurobehavioral
Systems
• U.S. Department of Justice
Book Exhibit
Stop by our Library of Social Sciences book exhibit if you are looking for
publications and other resource materials to add to your professional library.
You will be pleased at both the quality and of the helpful publications that
will be offered. The Texas Psychological Association’s book exhibit contains
a comprehensive collection of the latest and most significant titles in
psychology.
Exhibit Hours
Thursday, November 13 (7:30 am-4:00 pm)
Friday, November14 (8:00 am-7:00 pm)
Saturday, November 15 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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Building Bridges in Psychology
Convention Notes
Registration Hours
Wednesday, November 12 (5:00 pm- 8:00 pm)
(Pre-registrant packet pick-up only)
Thursday, November 13 (7:00 am- 4:00 pm)
Friday, November 14 (7:30 am- 4:00 pm)
Saturday, November 15 (7:30 am-12:00 pm)
Assistance and/or Special Requests
If you require any accommodations to participate in any convention
activity, please let us know prior to the convention if possible. If that
is not possible you may do so by stopping by the registration desk.
Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs. Additionally,
you must request vegetarian or special needs meals prior to the
convention in order to be assured your needs are met. We cannot
guarantee fulfillment of on-site requests for special requirements.
Professional Development Certificates
PD certificates will be offered for those programs that have PD hours
listed with them within the program. Poster session attendees/
presenters and meeting attendees/presenters will not be granted PD
for those offerings. Precise instructions that should be followed in
order to qualify for PD will be posted at the convention and will be
included in each registrant’s packet. Certificates will not be mailed.
Our sincere hope is that you will take advantage of this convenient
online professional development certificate delivery system.
TPF Reverse Raffle
Thursday, November 13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Purchase your ticket ($100) for the TPF Reverse Raffle and
enter for a chance to win $1,500 in cash! Ticket purchase is
tax-deductible.
Raffle will be taking place on Thursday during the TPF
Graduate Jeopardy event. (Do not have to be present to win.)
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Special Thanks to the
Convention Program
Committee
No event of the magnitude of
the TPA Annual Convention
can be possible without
the dedicated, and often
unappreciated, work of
volunteer members. They
are committed to insuring
that your Annual Convention
will be the best educational
experience possible. Their
loyalty and dedication to
this endeavor are vital
contributions that add value
to membership in TPA.
Should you see any of the
committee members listed
below, please take a moment
to thank them:
Dr. Greg Simonsen (Chair)
Dr. Kelly Arnemann
Dr. Ron Garber
Ms. Justine Grosso
Dr. Marcia Laviage
Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum
Dr. Miguel Ybarra
Awards
The Texas Psychological
Association Distinguished
Professional Awards will be
presented during a luncheon
on Friday, November 14.
Please make every attempt to
attend this luncheon, which
is complimentary with full
and Friday registration fees.
Attire
The dress for the convention
is business casual.
Welcome
Dear Colleague,
I want to welcome you to the 2014 Texas Psychological Association Annual
Convention! I sincerely thank you for answering our call to display the incredible
breadth of psychology. At last year’s convention, I set not only a theme but a goal,
of demonstrating how often psychology not only touches, but is often at the heart
of, so many disciplines and professions. Our convention theme followed along these
same lines with Building Bridges in Psychology: Collaborating in Tomorrow’s
Healthcare Environment and let me say, “WOW!” This year’s convention is full of all
psychologist-led presentations that are partnered with professionals from medicine,
law, nutrition, religion and other areas where, again, we proudly demonstrate that
psychology, unlike any other profession, is relevant just about everywhere.
There is no better way to display our value and expertise than at this year’s convention. We are highlighting Texas
psychologists with our keynote speaker, Dr. Kristin Neff, hailing from the University of Texas and contributing
speaker such as Dr. Randy Phelps, a Texas native now APA Senior Advisor on Healthcare Financing. We will also
honor our distinguished military presence here in Texas and hear from Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, founder of Give An
Hour, in which hopefully many of you already participate. Additionally, former APA President Dr. Carol Goodheart
will be presenting on the DSM-5. It is going to be an inspiring, educational and FUN few days. If you have never
attended a TPA convention, or if it has been awhile since you last did, thank you for joining us. You will not be
disappointed.
Professional
Headshots
Marcy Laviage, Ph.D.
2014 President
Need a professional headshot to use in publications
or on your website? Schedule a brief photo session
on friday at tpa’s convention!
• 15-20
•
minute session
two poses
• High resolution, digital
copies will be emailed
after convention
• Payment will
be collected
TPA Members - $99
Platinum Advocates - $75
TPA Student Members - $50
Non-Members - $130
Email: Teresa Adcock at
[email protected] to
schedule a timeslot.
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convention events
Thursday
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - San Antonio
Ballroom Foyer
Past President Reception
A gathering of former presidents of TPA.
Thursday
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - San Antonio
Ballroom Foyer
Platinum Advocate Reception
Platinum Advocates will join our Past
Presidents at this special reception in
their honor. Platinum Advocates have
shown dedication and commitment to
being defenders of the profession of
psychology.
Thursday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Dallas
TPF Jeopardy - Battle of the
Universities
Come cheer on your school during
this battle of the minds - psychology
style. Teams of graduate students from
around the state will be going head to
head. Wear your school colors and join
us! Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
will be available.
Thursday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Dallas
TPF Reverse Raffle
TPF’s Reverse Raffle will be taking
place during the Jeopardy event.
Purchase a ticket ($100) and be entered
to win $1,500 in cash!
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Friday
Dallas Ballroom Foyer
TPF Photo Booth
Need a professional headshot to use in
publications or on your website? Schedule
a brief photo session at convention with
professional photographer Teresa Adcock.
Please email [email protected] to
arrange a time on Friday, November 14.
Friday
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM - Dallas
Awards Luncheon (no additional fee)
Join your colleagues at TPA’s annual
luncheon to celebrate the best of the best.
Some of your most esteemed colleagues will
be honored. The 2015 Board of Trustees
Installation will be performed by Randy
Phelps, Ph.D.
Friday
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM - Fort Worth I
TPA Annual Membership Business
Meeting
TPA Members - Join us for the Annual
Membership Business Meeting.
Friday
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Dallas Ballroom
Foyer
Exhibitor Reception and Poster
Competition
Join your colleagues for great conversation,
light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a
healthy dose of competition while you enjoy
this year’s posters from authors who have
worked so hard on their presentations! The
poster competition is guaranteed to be a
difficult one for the judges!
convention events
Saturday
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM - Austin II
TPA Political Action Committee Luncheon
Did you know that all it takes to become a voting member of TPA’s PAC is a $100 donation?! Each
year, members are able to donate to the PAC through fundraising drives as well as with their
dues renewals. This year, if you donate the $100 PAC voting member fee with your convention
registration, you will be registered for a bonus luncheon in honor of all voting members. During
the course of the PAC luncheon, those who have registered for the luncheon will hear current
legislative issues facing psychology AND receive one hour of PD credit for the portion that is
directly related to the practice of psychology. This year Representative Nicole Collier will be
speaking. Representative Collier is a respected attorney, small business owner, and mother of
three. She graduated from the University of Houston in 1996 and moved to Fort Worth, Texas
shortly after. Rep. Collier has served as a Democratic precinct chair and election judge. She has
mentored children in schools across Dallas and Fort Worth. For the last ten years, she has been a
strong legal advocate for individuals and families in the Texas court systems. She currently serves
District 95 in the House and is on the Public Health Committee.
tracks at a glance
ethics
10 AM-12 PM
Psychologist As Supervisor 101
Friday, November 14
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
Supervision of Psychology in Texas: A Symposium
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
Bridging the Gap between Psychology and Law: Ethical,
Procedural and Diversity Challenges in Civil Litigation
1 PM-5 PM
5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Using Test Instruments in Forensic Work: Ethical and Practical Issues
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Annual Update
Saturday, November 15
9 AM-12 PM
An Ethical Use of Electronics, EHR and e-Anything: A Collaborative Venture
with Your IT and EHR Vendors
5
tracks at a glance
cultural diversity
10 AM-1 PM
Developing Culturally Competent Consultants: Bridging the Service
Gap over Diverse Waters
1 PM-3 PM
Shamanic Practices and Thought: A 21st Century Paradigm
1 PM-3 PM
Gender Role Beliefs of Latina/o Adolescents: Empirically
Understanding the Impact of Marianismo and Machismo on Wellbeing
3 PM-5 PM
Practice and Research in Multicultural Counseling
Friday, November 14
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
1 PM-3 PM
1 PM-4 PM
Successful Methods of Conflict Resolution in Heterosexual and Samesex Relationships
Therapist Culture Awareness and Alliance Building in
Psychotherapy
Targeted Approaches to Psychiatric Illness during Pregnancy,
Pregnancy Loss and the Postpartum
1 PM-4 PM
I Know You Can Help; You’re Just Like Me
3 PM-5 PM
Addressing Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence in the African
American Community through Psychology-Church Collaboration
Sacred Sexuality: Celebrating the Synergies among Erotic, Romantic
and Spiritual Love
Multicultural Perspectives and Important Clinical Considerations in
9 AM-12 PM
the Treatment of Culturally Diverse Groups
Psychology and Professional Geriatric Care Management:
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
Collaboration Opportunities
One of These is Not Like the Other: The Challenges of Being an
1 PM-3 PM
Undocumented College Student
Invited Dialogues: Developing an Ongoing Multicultural and Diversity
1 PM-4 PM
Enhancement Program
Perspectives on Health and Disease: Critical Factors in the Treatment
1 PM-4 PM
of Culturally Diverse Populations
2 PM-5 PM
Culturally Diverse Applications of DSM-5
9 AM-12 PM
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tracks at a glance
forensic
10 AM-12 PM
Child Victims, Child Witnesses: “Tell Me Again What Your Uncle Did to
You?”
Friday, November 14
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
1 PM-4 PM
1 PM-5 PM
Bridging the Gap Between Psychology and Law: Ethical, Procedural
and Diversity Challenges in Civil Litigation
A Multitheoretical Conceptualization of Intimate Partner Violence
Using Test Instruments in Forensic Work: Ethical and Practical
Issues
“Solution Gumbo”: How Psychologists, Financial Professionals and
Lawyers Work Together to Help Families through Crisis
9 AM-12 PM
OMG, What am I Going to Say? Practical Information and Practice
9 AM-12 PM
with Subpoenas, Despositions and the Courtroom
9:15 AM-11:15 AM Special Issues in Competency Evaluations
11 AM-1 PM
Forensic Implications of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alliance-Building: Healthy Transitions for the Parents and Children
1 PM-4 PM
of Divorce
1 PM-4 PM
Attorney-Psychologist Collaboration in Criminal and Family Matters
9 AM-11 AM
neuropsychology
10 AM-1 PM
Adolescent Concussions: Physicans, Psychologists and
Neuropsychologists in Harmony
9 AM-12 PM
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-5 PM
Neural Substrates of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD): Implications for Assessment and Treatment
Where Did PDD NOS and Asperger’s Disorder Go?
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tracks at a glance
healthcare/policy/RxP
Thursday. November 13
10 AM-12 PM
10 AM-12 PM
10 AM-1 PM
1 PM-3 PM
1 PM-3 PM
1 PM-3 PM
3 PM-5 PM
Future of Psychologists and Psychopharmacology in Integrated and
Primary Care
Mental Health Policy and Service Delivery in Texas
Preparing Psychology for Integrated Behavioral Health Care: The UTAustin Graduate Psychology Education Program Experience
Disaster Behavioral Response Collaboration: Opportunites for
Psychologists in Overcoming Barriers to Effective Response
Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Chronic Pain in an
Integrated Care Setting
Development of an Intensive Outpatient Program for Pediatric Eating
Disorders
Friday, November 14
9 AM-11 AM
1 PM-4 PM
Opportunities and Challenges for Psychologists in Medical Settings
Finding Common Language and Working Toward Shared Goals: A
Patient-Centered Approach to Interdisciplinary Training
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for
Substance Use Problems
9 AM-12 PM
Integrative Care: Family Therapy within the Hospital Setting
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
Psychological Care of the Dying: A Videotape Encounter
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
1 PM-4 PM
3 PM-5 PM
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Psychology and Professional Geriatric Care Management:
Collaboration Opportunities
Perspectives on Health and Disease: Critical Factors in the
Treatment of Culturally Diverse Populations
“Us against Eating Disorders:” Systemic Perspectives and
Interventions for Eating Disorder Treatment within a Hospital
Setting
tracks at a glance
military/veteran
1 PM-3 PM
3 PM-4:30 PM
Understanding and Treating the American Warfighter
Wars Wind Down: Addressing the Complex Challenges that Confront
Our Returning Veterans and Their Families
Friday, November 14
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
3 PM-5 PM
A Recovery and Collaborative Model within a VA Psychosocial
Program
Optimizing Mental Health Care for Veterans: Addressing the
Needs of Veterans across Eras
9 AM-12 PM
supervision/academic
10 AM-12 PM
Friday, November 14
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
1 PM-3 PM
Supervising the Millennials: Lessons Learned
3 PM-5 PM
Zen and Baseball: The Supervisory Relationship in StrengthBased Supervision
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tracks at a glance
child/family
10 AM-12 PM
10 AM-1 PM
1 PM-3 PM
1 PM-3 PM
3 PM-5 PM
3 PM- 6 PM
Child Victims, Child Witnesses: “Tell Me Again What Your Uncle Did to
You?”
Gender Role Beliefs of Latina/o Adolescents: Empirically
Understanding the Impact of Marianismo and Machismo on Well-being
Assessing and Responding to Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-Injury:
Collaborating Across Disciplines
Development of an Intensive Outpatient Program for Pediatric Eating
Disorders
Play, Play Therapy and Games: Engaging Children in Therapy
Friday, November 14
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
1 PM-3 PM
1 PM-4 PM
Training and Disciplining of Children 2-12: Practical Core Skills
Developing an Intensive Outpatient Program for Adolescents at
Risk for Suicide
Targeted Approaches to Psychiatric Illness during Pregnancy,
Pregnancy Loss and the Postpartum
9 AM-12 PM
9 AM-12 PM
9 AM-12 PM
1 PM-3 PM
1 PM-4 PM
1 PM- 4 PM
1 PM-4 PM
2 PM-5 PM
3 PM-5 PM
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Neural Substrates of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
Implications for Assessment and Treatment
Teen Dating Violence and Bullying: The Use of Social Media, Video
Games and CDs to Educate and Prevent
Integrative Care: Family Therapy within the Hospital Setting
One of These is Not Like the Other: The Challenges of Being an
Undocumented College Student
Understanding Cognitive Strengths and Needs with the WISC-V
Using Child-focused Strategies to Bridge Parent and Teacher-focused
Interventions for ADHD and Other Disruptive Behaviors
Alliance-Building: Healthy Transition for the Parents and Children of
Divorce
“Us against Eating Disorders:” Systemic Perspectives and Interventions
for Eating Disorder Treatment within a Hospital Setting
Keynote & Invited Speakers
Kristin Neff, Ph.D. - Keyote
Randy Phelps, Ph.D. - Invited
Dallas Ballroom
Dallas Ballroom
The Science of Self-Compassion
Enhancing the Value of Psychology in the Evolving
Health Care System
Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PD: 2 hours
Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of
Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.
She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research,
conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion
over a decade ago. In addition to writing numerous academic
articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the
book “Self-Compassion: The proven power of being kind to
yourself,” released by William Morrow, and the 6 CD audio
set called “Self-Compassion Step by Step,” released by
Sounds True. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris
Germer, she has developed an eight-week training program
called Mindful Self-Compassion, and offers workshops on
self-compassion worldwide. Kristin is also featured in the
bestselling book and award-winning documentary The Horse
Boy, which chronicles her family’s journey to Mongolia where
they trekked on horseback to find healing for her autistic
son. (See page 12 for workshop description.)
Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D. - Invited
Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PD: 1 hour
Dallas Ballroom
Wars Wind Down: Addressing the Complex
Challenges that Confront Our Returning Veterans
and Their Families
Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., named to TIME magazine’s
2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world,
is the president of Give an Hour. A licensed clinical
psychologist who has been practicing in the Washington,
D.C., area for over 20 years, she received her Ph.D. in
clinical psychology from the University of Maryland in
1991. Concerned about the mental health implications of
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dr. Van Dahlen founded
Give an Hour in 2005 to enlist mental health professionals
to provide free services to U.S. troops, veterans, their loved
ones and their communities. Currently, the network has
nearly 7,000 providers, who have collectively given nearly
$12 million worth of services. As part of her work with Give
an Hour, Dr. Van Dahlen has joined numerous panels,
conferences, and hearings on issues facing veterans. She
has participated in discussions at the Pentagon, VA, White
House, and Congress, most recently appearing on the White
House June 2013 panel about mental health in America. In
2014 she was named a Woman of Distinction by the Coastal
Bend Women Lawyers Association and honored by the Chief
of Staff of the United States Army as an outstanding civilian
who has made significant voluntary contributions to our
military and the United States Army. At the conclusion of
this presentation, we will introduce the newly formed TPA
Military Division. (See page 17 for workshop description.)
Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PD: 1 hour
Randy Phelps, Ph.D., directs the American Psychological
Association (APA) Office of Health Care Financing and is a
member of the executive leadership team of the new APA
Center for Psychology and Health. He leads APA’s advocacy
efforts for sustainable health care financing for both health
systems and practitioners. Dr. Phelps received his Ph.D.
in clinical psychology from the University of Utah in 1981.
He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association,
Distinguished Practitioner Member of the Psychology
Academy of the National Academies of Practice, Clinical
Member of the American Family Therapy Academy, and
recipient of APA’s Karl Heiser award for advocacy. He
has also received an APA Presidential Citation for his
contributions to professional psychology. Additionally, Dr.
Phelps was previously in private practice specializing in
family and marital therapy, chief of psychological services
in a private psychiatric hospital, on the faculties of the
University of Texas Medical School and the University
of Houston Psychology Department, and chief of a public
mental health treatment and research clinic for children
and families in Houston, Texas. (See page 19 for workshop
description.)
Carol D. Goodheart, Ed.D. - Invited
Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PD: 4 hours
Fort Worth I
ICD Diagnosis and DSM Changes: A New Horizon
Carol Goodheart is in independent practice in Princeton,
New Jersey, specializing in the treatment of individuals
and families coping with physical diseases or disabilities.
In addition to her practice, she has served at Rutgers
University’s Graduate School of Applied and Professional
Psychology in a number of roles, including clinical supervisor
and contributing faculty. She was the 2010 president of
the American Psychological Association. An author/editor
of eight books and many articles and chapters, her latest
book is A Primer for ICD-10-CM Users: Psychological and
Behavioral Conditions, published by APA Books in 2014.
(See page 24 for workshop description.)
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Schedule of Events
7:00 AM Registration Opens
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Symposium PD: 2 hours
Austin II
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote PD: 2 hours
Dallas Ballroom
The Science of Self-Compassion
For many years self-esteem was seen to be the key to
psychological health. More recently, however, researchers
have identified several downsides to the pursuit of selfesteem such as narcissism, social comparisons and the
contingency of self-worth. Research suggests that selfcompassion is a healthier way of relating to oneself. Selfcompassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we
would a close friend we cared about. Rather than making
global evaluations of our selves as “good” or “bad,” selfcompassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves
as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with
the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. This
talk will present theory and research on self-compassion,
which a burgeoning empirical literature has shown to
be powerfully associated with psychological wellbeing.
It will distinguish self-compassion from self-esteem,
self-pity and self-indulgence, and also discuss research
indicating that self-compassion is a more powerful and
effective motivational tool than self-criticism. Data from
a randomized controlled trial will also be presented on
the Mindful Self-Compassion program, an eight-week
course developed in conjunction with Chris Germer that is
designed to teach self-compassion skills. The role of selfcompassion in caregiving settings will be discussed, and
practices will be taught to help integrate self-compassion
into one’s personal and professional life. At the end of the
presentation, participants will be able to: (1) Describe
what self-compassion is and the research demonstrating
its benefits, (2) Understand how individuals can motivate
personal change with self-compassion rather than selfcriticism, (3) Practice ways to use self-compassion in
daily life, and (4) Acquire skills to use self-compassion
effectively in caregiving settings and avoid caregiver burnout. Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
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Future of Psychologists and Psychopharmacology in
Integrated and Primary Care
Psychologists are licensed to prescribe psychotropic
medications in several federal programs and states.
Prescriptive authority for appropriately trained
psychologists is one of our future areas of practice. The
future of psychology practice is rapidly evolving due to
economic and legislative changes during the past four
years. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(ACA) provides major changes to our health care systems
to meet the emergent health needs of our population.
This symposium will provide an overview and discussion
of prescriptive authority for psychologists and how
psychologists can use these skills to work in integrated
and primary care. The presenters will provide an
overview of the ACA and recommendations for the future
of psychology practice, discuss the legislative efforts
for gaining prescriptive authority, and illustrate how
psychologists can utilize psychopharm training in clinical
practice. There will be ample time for the audience to
discuss these issues with the presenters. James Bray,
Ph.D., Cheryl Hall, Ph.D., Lane Ogden, Ph.D.,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop
PD: 2 hours
Fort Worth II
Research shows that many middle and later career
psychologists provide supervision, and many have not had
formal instruction in providing supervision to those in
training. Knowing how to supervise is considered a core
competency for psychologists. Both TPA and the Texas
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists are addressing
the need for increasing the awareness of what constitutes
adequate supervision. This workshop provides basic
information about: (1) Where in training must supervision
be provided, (2) What does research in supervision suggest
are the basic and necessary methods, (3) What are common
problems and ethical failures in supervision, and (4), How
does supervision get implemented in a practical manner
in the several most common training environments. The
overriding goal of this workshop is to give participants
basic knowledge as a foundation for their further
growth as supervising psychologists. The presenters are
experienced doing supervision in various situations and
levels of training. Ronald Massey, Ph.D., Paul Andrews,
Ph.D., Laurie Baldwin, Ph.D., Mary Alice Conroy, Ph.D.,
Patricia Weger, Ph.D.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop PD: 2 hours
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Symposium PD: 2 hours
Fort Worth I
Austin III
Child Victims, Child Witnesses: “Tell Me Again
What Your Uncle Did to You?”
Mental Health Policy and Service Delivery in
Texas
Many psychologists do not consider themselves to be
forensic practitioners and avoid court-related matters
if at all possible. However, sometimes they find
themselves providing therapy for children who may
be the subject of pending litigation in criminal or civil
courts. While in some instances therapy is indicated
and necessary for a child while legal proceedings are
pending, it is important that therapists understand
the potential implications of conducting therapy
during this time period. First, we review conflicting
professional perspectives and research on providing
therapy during this time. The workshop is structured
to engage participants in thinking about ethical and
legal considerations if treating a child under these
circumstances or if subpoenaed to testify despite
a therapist’s best efforts to avoid doing so. Upon
completion of this workshop, participants are expected
to be able to make more fully informed decisions about
treating children involved in court-related matters. We
conclude with recommendations for practice.
Tim Branaman, Ph.D., Michael Gottlieb, Ph.D.
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute was
launched this year with substantial backing from
the Meadows Foundation in Dallas. The institute
will focus on removing barriers to service delivery in
Texas, addressing needs of the underserved, erasing
the stigma of mental illness, with an initial focus on
children, veterans, medical/mental health interfaces,
cross-cultural integration, and smart justice policies
and practices. Dr. Andrew Keller, Executive Vice
President for Policy and Program Development for the
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, will make
a presentation, followed by presentations by a panel
of psychologists. This will be a chance for those in
attendance to have some collaborative input for mental
health policy, the forces in the political landscape, and
brainstorming for solutions and initiatives to address
mental health needs in Texas. Introductions: Marcy
Laviage, Ph.D., TPA President; Moderator: Rob Mehl,
Ph.D.; Panel: Kim Arredondo, Ph.D., Cynthia de las
Fuentes, Ph.D., Floyd Jennings, Ph.D., Andrew Keller,
Ph.D., Walter Penk, Ph.D., Rick McGraw, Ph.D.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Workshop
PD: 2 hours
PD: 3 hours
Houston I
Austin I
Adult ADHD: Identification and Treatment
(A University Model)
Adolescent Concussions: Physicans, Psychologists
and Neuropsychologists in Harmony
Approximately 40% of people diagnosed with ADHD
as children continue to meet diagnostic criteria as
adults. Even those who “outgrow” the diagnosis often
continue to experience symptoms as adults. Colleges
and universities are often viewed as a transitional
time between childhood and adulthood, and many
struggle with how to support students who received
special education services throughout their schoolage years. The objective of this workshop is to share
a model of identification and support at a mid-sized
public university. First, we will discuss assessment/
identification for both identified and previously
unidentified college students. Then we will review two
tracks of support for students: general study skills
support and the more intensive ADHD coaching,
delivered by graduate students in counseling and
psychology. Presenters include a psychologist, a
postdoctoral fellow in psychology, a director of student
disability services, and the director of the Center for
Academic Readiness and Student Success. Stephanie
Robertson, Ph.D., Cindi McMahon, Psy.D., Trina Geye,
M.S., Brenda Faulkner, M.S., Leigh Baker, Ph.D.
This workshop will present an introduction to
concussions: from injury, to assessment, to clinical care.
The emphasis will be on concussions among teenagers.
Mechanism of injury, important neural underpinnings,
and the resulting physiological changes will be briefly
reviewed in an engaging format that does not require
a background in physiology or biological sciences. The
typical course of an adolescent concussion will be
described, along with potential warning signs of more
severe injury. A discussion of the complicated and ‘slow
to recover’ injuries, so called postconcussion syndrome,
will highlight the important roles and contributions
of different healthcare providers in treating the
most difficult of cases. Clinical case examples will be
presented along with how to navigate getting school
accommodations for an injured teenager. Finally,
we will wrap up the workshop with expected future
advances and the anticipated crucial future role of the
psychologist in treating the worst concussion cases.
Richard Cowles, Psy.D.
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Laredo
Houston II
Treating Addictions with Experiential Psychotherapy
Interventions: Drawing from EFT, ACT, and DBT
Self-Renewal and the Psychotherapist: Strategies
for Self-Care and Transformation
Addictions are often associated with (a) poor emotional
awareness, (b) avoidance of strong affect, (c) inadequate
emotional regulation, and (d) maladaptive emotional
processing. In order to help recovering addicts learn
to regulate their emotions, a variety of experiential
psychotherapy strategies can be applied to the
treatment of both chemical and behavioral addictions.
This workshop will provide an introduction to eight
experiential psychotherapy interventions that can be
used to promote emotional awareness, regulation and
processing: (1) Promoting emotional awareness and
expression of feelings, (2) Using empathy to support
emotional exploration, (3) Exploring emotional experience
to promote adaptive emotions, (4) Supporting acceptance
of emotions and contact with the present moment, (5)
Promoting healthy regulation of emotions in order to
tolerate strong affect, (6) Focusing attention on bodily
sensations and internal experience, (7) Facilitating
two-chair dialogues to resolve internal splits, and
(8) Facilitating empty chair experiments to resolve
unfinished business. Jeff Harris, Ph.D., Sarah Johnson,
M.A., John Maddoux, M.A.
Mental health and other helping professionals are often
profoundly impacted by the work we are invited to do
with clients/patients. This workshop will assist helpers in
identifying common signs of vicarious traumatization and
compassion fatigue, and to generate strategies for both
self-care and ongoing professional and personal growth.
Elizabeth Maynard, Ph.D.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Workshop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PD: 3 hours
San Antonio I
Developing Culturally Competent Consultants:
Bridging the Service Gap Over Diverse Waters
Cultural competence is attained when the psychologist
possesses the ability to take a viewpoint from another
culture and successfully integrates it into their
consultation model. A culturally competent psychologist
is aware of three separate components impacting
the consultation process: both the client’s and the
psychologist’s cultural identities, and their interaction
during consultation. This workshop will highlight the
benefits of striving toward cultural competence in a
consultation setting using the cognitive-behavioral
consultation model. Attendees will gain knowledge of the
subject of cultural competence, identify steps to improve
their competence including assessing their own cultural
biases, and understand the importance as it relates to
their psychological practice. The use of surveys can be an
important tool for psychologist consultants. Therefore,
attendees will learn basic considerations in developing
surveys for use in culturally competent consultation.
Ronald Palomares, Ph.D., Whitney Appleby, Marissa
Benners, LaToya Bowens, Kendall Bowles, M.S., Katy
Caldwell, Kendra Hamilton, MBA
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Meeting
Austin II
TPA Psychopharmacology Division Annual Meeting
This will be a meeting of the psychopharmacology
division. We will discuss division activities and plans for
the future. Cheryl Hall, Ph.D., James Bray, Ph.D.
Houston I
TPA Business of Practice Committee Meeting
Bonny Gardner, Ph.D.
Symposium PD: 2 hours
Fort Worth I
Visual Representation as Psychosocial Intervention
We increasingly live in a visual culture, one in which we
obtain our information through means other than the
written word. Visual media is an increasingly important
tool for delivering psychosocial interventions and
preventive psycho-educational efforts. This symposium
illustrates the use of visual media for these purposes
by drawing from the presenters’ current and past work
as well as the work of others. The presenters are all
members of a research team at the University of Texas
at Austin, developing documentary film and other visual
approaches to address a variety of mental health issues
and concerns. Ricardo Ainslie, Ph.D., Andrew Costigian,
M.A., Crystal Guevara, Amal Kouttab, M.A., Hannah
McDermott, David Rosenblatt, M.A.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Symposium PD: 2 hours
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Workshop PD: 2 hours
Austin III
Austin I
Gender Role Beliefs of Latina/o Adolescents:
Empirically Understanding the Impact of
Marianismo and Machismo on Well-Being
Shamanic Practices and Thought: A 21st Century
Paradigm
Gender roles are basic organizing features for Latinas/
os where female and male gender roles are defined by
marianismo and machismo, respectively. In an attempt
to work from culturally and developmentally informed
lenses, a basic knowledge of Latina/o gender role
schemas is needed. Research studies are needed to move
beyond a theory to empirically understand the impact
these beliefs can have on the mental health of youth.
In this symposium, the audience will be taken through
three pilot studies which begin to lay the ground
work for practitioners and researchers to empirically
understand the role of marianismo and machismo
beliefs on the mental health and well-being of MexicanAmerican adolescents. A discussion will follow which
will encourage critical thinking about the impact that
gender role beliefs can have and how we can move in a
direction that can have positive impacts on promoting
well-being for this population. Brandy Piña-Watson,
Ph.D., M.S., Marianela Dornhecker, M.Ed.
Dallas Ballroom
Understanding and Treating the American
Warfighter
There are nearly 22 million American veterans
currently alive in the United States and nearly 2
million veterans live in Texas. How much do we really
know about veterans or the military lifestyle? More
to the point, what do we need to know about treating
veterans and active-duty service members who walk
into our clinics? For those who have never served in the
US Armed Forces and for those who have little contact
with veterans, serving those who have served can be a
daunting task. This workshop is intended to educate
clinicians about military culture and lifestyle while
familiarizing the clinician to the realities of military
life. We will discuss rapport building, the nuances
and norms unique to the American Warfighter with
an overview of deployments and impact on service
members and their families, and finally a review of
evidence-based treatments for veterans.
Brad Evans, Psy.D.
For most of human history, Shamanism and shamanic
metaphors, practices, philosophies and thoughts
provided the only available access to health services,
including mental health. Over many thousands of years
of slow, trial-and-error progress, ways of thinking about
human problems, goals and methods of intervention
developed, which are now finding corespondency
in modern neuroscience, medicine and psychology.
This workshop will present the ancient and modern
history of Shamanism, along with a brief history
of the two dominant schools of thought: Toltec and
Druid. Connections will be presented and discussed
between new findings in neuroscience, neuropsychology,
Buddhist practices and psychotherapy, and how the
Shamanic metaphors fit within these frameworks.
Demonstrations of simple Shamanic exercises will
be presented, and attendant participation will be
encouraged. Elements of these exercises that fit within
the more classical modes of therapy will be presented
and discussed. The history of Shamanism will be
discussed, the two major schools will be presented, and
discussed, along with presentations of simple Shamanic
techniques. Participants will have opportunity to learn
and practice some of the simple exercises which can be
incorporated into more traditional modes of therapy.
Jim Cox, Ph.D.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Workshop
PD: 2 hours
Fort Worth II
Assessing and Responding to Adolescent
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Collaborating Across
Disciplines
This workshop will initially discuss the definition,
epidemiology, etiology, and common myths of NSSI. The
primary focus of this workshop will be on differentiating
NSSI from suicide and assessing specific characteristics
of NSSI that, if present, may increase the risk of a
future suicide attempt. A nursing perspective on NSSI
wound care, parental involvement, and attitudinal
biases will also be provided. Participants will apply
this information in a brief workshop activity in which
they will assess the potential risk for suicide among
NSSI case examples. The workshop will then focus on
common treatment approaches and how best to respond
when learning that an adolescent patient is engaging
in the behavior. The workshop will conclude with open
discussion, including opportunity for questions and
answers. Nicholas J. Westers, Psy.D., Amy Pontius
Smith, BSN, RN, CPN
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PD: 2 hours
Houston II
San Antonio I
Preparing Psychology for Integrated Behavioral
Health Care: The UT-Austin Graduate Psychology
Education Program Experience
Assessment and Treatment of Patients with
Chronic Pain in an Integrated Care Setting
The purpose of this symposium is to describe an
innovative graduate training program in integrated
behavioral health psychology at the University of
Texas at Austin, which emphasizes inter-professional
collaboration, evidence-based practice, the preparation
of a culturally competent and Spanish proficient
workforce, and includes experiential learning in
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The UTIBH is the only current Graduate Psychology Education
Program, competitively funded by HRSA, in the state
of Texas. This symposium provides an overview of the
UT-IBH GPE program and relevant lessons learned
in its four-year history. Four 20-minute presentations
and follow-up discussion are included: (1) Training
the Psychology Workforce of Tomorrow: The UT-IBHGPE Program, (2) Competencies Essential to Practice
in Integrated Behavioral Health Care: Is Psychology
Training Relevant? (3) The Changing Landscape
of Children’s Mental Health Services: Implications
for Psychology, and (4) Opportunities and Barriers
to Psychology in FQHCs: Supervising Psychologist
Perspectives. Cindy Carlson, Ph.D., Alexandra Fisher,
M.A., Elizabeth Minne, Ph.D., Leann Smith, George
Hill, Ph.D., Jennifer Ayres, Ph.D.
Laredo
Disaster Behavioral Response Collaboration:
Opportunites for Psychologists in Overcoming
Barriers to Effective Response
Though the need for disaster behavioral health response
is well-documented and frequently stated, challenges,
limitations and barriers to effective planning and
delivery of disaster behavioral health services exist
and require an informed and collaborative effort to
address. Primary among these challenges are the lack
of human and financial resources readily available to
provide the appropriate response to a range of impacted
groups. Participants will learn disaster behavioral
health basics and become aware of current opportunities
and initiatives to further integrate disaster behavioral
health into disaster planning, response and recovery
activities in the local community. Frances Douglas,
Psy.D., Rebecca Hamlin, Ph.D., Kay Allensworth, Ph.D.,
Chance Freeman
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This workshop will address issues of assessment and
treatment of patients with chronic pain in an integrated
care setting. Patients who have chronic pain are
evaluated and treated at a medical center pain clinic
designed to provide integrated care. Psychologists work
alongside anesthesiologists and neurologists to provide
continuity of care for patients who are being assessed
and treated for chronic pain. Assessment typically
includes a comprehensive battery of psychological
tests for personality, memory and coping strategies. A
typical battery would combine many of the following
assessment instruments: the Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2), the Brief Pain
Inventory (BPI), the Type D (Distress) Questionnaire
(Type-D), the Opioid Risk Screening Tool (ORST), the
Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ), Repeatable
Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological
Status (R-BANS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
Jeff Baker, Ph.D., Lucia Cavanagh, Dianne Wells, MPH
Austin II
TPA Neuropsychology Division Annual Meeting
All conference attendees are invited to join us for
the inaugural meeting of TPA’s Neuropsychology
Division, which was established earlier this year
and will be accepting members starting with this
inaugural meeting. This will be an informal meeting
consisting of a brief introduction and discussion of the
Division’s objectives, with opportunity for questions as
well as casual mingling to meet others who share an
interest in neuropsychology. FREE membership in the
Neuropsychology Division is open to any TPA members
with an interest in neuropsychology or who simply
wish to support this Division, regardless of your clinical
activities or training. Please stop by during this time if
you are interested in learning more about and/or joining
the Neuropsychology Division! Alice Ann Holland, Ph.D.,
Pete Stavinoha, Ph.D., ABPP
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Invited Speaker
PD: 1 hour
Dallas Ballroom
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM Wars Wind Down: Addressing the Complex
Challenges that Confront Our Returning Veterans
and Their Families
Houston I
Our country has been at war for 13 years. Over 2.6M
men and women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan –
many serving multiple tours and some suffering severe
injuries. Military families have been strained and lives
have been changed. While not all who experience combat
come home with post-traumatic stress, all are affected and
some will struggle with significant mental health issues.
One thing is clear, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to
addressing the invisible wounds of war. In addition, our
service members and their families face a range of other
challenges – financial, educational, occupational – as
they return to our communities. Complex solutions are
required to ensure that those who serve have the support
and opportunities they deserve. Fortunately, innovative
community-based solutions are being developed and
psychologists have an important role to play in creating
the comprehensive system of care that is required. At
the conclusion of this presentation, we will introduce the
newly formed TPA Military Division, and they will hold
their first meeting. Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D.
Trichotillomania (recurrent hair pulling) is a psychiatric
disorder that affects up to 6 million people in the United
Stated alone. The negative impact of this disorder on
sufferers includes emotional, social, educational and
physical. Psychologists often forget to ask about or are not
sure how to proceed when confronted with this disorder in
the private practice settings. This two-hour workshop will
provide an overview of the proper assessment and DSM-V
diagnosis of trichotillomania. Current research findings
will be used to illuminate possible theories about the
etiology of the disorder and relevant phenomenology will
be discussed. Evidence-based treatment approaches for
this disabling disorder will be outlined and case examples
(child, adolescent and adult) will be used to demonstrate
how treatment is employed in a manner that is tailored to
uniquely suit each sufferer. Workshop attendees will learn
specific strategies and interventions to directly help their
clients with trichotillomania. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.
PD: 2 hours
Austin II
Development of an Intensive Outpatient Program for
Pediatric Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are prevalent in teens due to numerous
transitions, high pressures/academic demands (Heffner
etal., 2003), establishment of independence, etc. Growing
eating disorder rates are thought to be due to societal
and cultural factors emphasizing norms of dieting
and thinness in females (Edwards-Hewitt & Gray,
1993). Body control is largely translated through the
attainment of “thinness” as prescribed by the values
of western culture (Kearney-Cooke & Striegel-Moore,
1994). The sociocultural model of eating disorders (Stice,
1996) explains eating disorder etiology stems from the
unrealistic standards formulated by Westernized society.
The current presentation will examine the development of
an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for the treatment
of adolescent eating disorders in a medical setting.
The program focuses on the sociocultural model and
related mediators/moderators as a program foundation.
We will discuss program development process (e.g.,
needs assessment, implementation, evaluation), the 12
session program, and will review the family satisfaction
assessment process. Kelsey M. Latimer Latimer, Ph.D.,
Andy McGarrahan, Ph.D., Ashley Ariail, M.A., Heather
Krol, CFP, CDFA
Workshop
PD: 2 hours
Trichotillomania: Etiology, Phenomenology
and Treatment
Houston II
Practice and Research in Multicultural Counseling
The field of applied psychology is firmly rooted in both
scientific and therapeutic traditions, and both areas
reciprocally influence and inform one another. While this
two-pronged approach benefits the progress of the field,
the conceptual problems present in both areas also result
in “cross-contaminational” confusion about multicultural
counseling. Ambiguity is a prominent yet detrimental
component of the scientist-practitioner model. Ambiguous
language leads to ineffective constructs and theories. If
the foundation of the scientist-practitioner model is mired
in ambiguity, it only diminishes the quality of practice.
In the multicultural counseling field, this ambiguity
has taken the form of ineffective cultural incorporation
techniques. There exists a plethora of descriptive
information for cultural incorporation yet no prescriptive
methods to effectively and appropriately incorporate
culture in counseling. In this symposium panel, we
will investigate the underlying problems found in both
scientific research and therapy, and propose prescriptive
approaches to clarify the place of culture in psychological
practice. Charles Ridley, Ph.D., Bo Li, Christine Rosner,
Mayra Sanchez Gonzalez, Shruti Surya, M.S., Michaela
Walsh
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Austin I
Dallas Ballroom
Recognizing and Treating Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
TPA Military Psychology Division Annual Meeting
This symposium highlights areas related to the
identification and treatment of individuals with ASD
in Texas. Current literature and practice implications
will be discussed. Shalonda Brooks, Ph.D., Rachel Fein,
M.Ed., Lou Ann Mock, Ph.D., Julie Smith, M.S.
PD: 3 hours
Fort Worth II
Play, Play Therapy and Games: Engaging
Children in Therapy
This dynamic and engaging workshop is perfect for
adding play therapy strategies and techniques to your
repertoire. The strategies and techniques you will
learn in this workshop are suitable for children with
a wide variety of challenges, including anger, anxiety,
depression, non-compliance, disruptive behavior and
social skill deficits. Dr. Yorke has over twenty-years of
experience working with children through play therapy,
story-telling, Bibliotherapy and the use of games.
A variety of games will be covered - from checkers
and Candy Land, to games specifically developed for
counseling and play therapy. You will learn practical
and engaging strategies to use immediately, for children
with ADHD, depression, anxiety, ODD and more. Dr.
Yorke will also discuss strategies for working with
preschoolers. A detailed course handbook will provide
additional information about techniques and strategies
discussed in this workshop, as well as additional
resources. Gary Yorke, Ph.D.
We invite all conference attendees to join us in our
first meeting as an official TPA division. The Military
Psychology Division was formed earlier this year to
address the unique challenges facing providers with
our vast veteran and military population within the
state. This will be an informal meeting consisting of
introductions, discussion of the division’s objectives,
an opportunity to meet specialists within the field of
military psychology, time for questions and answers,
and a setting to network with others who share an
interest in this field. Membership to this division is
currently free for any TPA members with an interest
in military psychology or for those who simply wish to
support this division. Please attend if you are interested
in joining the Military Psychology Division or simply
want more information. Brad Evans, Psy.D.
PD: 1 hour
Fort Worth I
Building Bridges Between HIPAA and Therapist
Sanity; The Collaboration of Compliance With
Convenience
HIPAA requires covered entities to have and review
written policies and procedures, conduct ongoing risk
analysis, and routinely train workforce. Practitioners
are just as bound to these laws as corporations and
hospitals are. Yet many minimally deal with or ignore
their legal responsibilities. How does such vast noncompliance happen in a field fundamentally built on
confidentiality, privacy, and personal responsibility?
Perhaps the daunting complications of these
requirements may have prompted “a deer in the
headlights” response. Failure to act may be driven less
by fear and more by lacking a comprehensive plan to
tame the HIPAA “Hippo”. Most therapists don’t have
(or can’t afford) a compliance department. So, how can
therapists comply while still having the time, resources,
energy (and sanity) to make a living and have a life?
Our private practice in Texas has tackled this question
by developing a practical, online solution that’s been
tested in the trenches. Patrick Randolph, Ph.D.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Meeting Laredo
TPA Diversity Division Annual Meeting
Texas Psychological Association Division of Diversity
Annual Meeting. Alfonso Mercado, Ph.D.
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM San Antonio Foyer
Dallas
Past President Reception
Texas Psychological Foundation Graduate
Student Jeopardy - Battle of the Universities
A gathering of former presidents of TPA
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
San Antonio Foyer
Platinum Advocate Reception
Platinum Advocates will join our Past Presidents
at this special reception in their honor. Platinum
Advocates have shown dedication and commitment to
being defenders of the profession of psychology.
Event
During the Graduate Student Jeopardy Completion,
hosted by the Student Division and Texas Psychological
Foundation, teams of psychology students from
universities and colleges across Texas will engage in
a fun-spirited jeopardy style competition. Questions
will include various topics related to clinical work,
psychology research, psychology history and
contemporary issues in psychology. The winning team
will receive a cash prize and hold the title of Reigning
TPA Jeopardy Champs! Angela Cool, Ph.D.,Justine
Grosso, M.S., Amanda Phillips
Texas Psychological Foundation Reverse Raffle
Purchase a ticket ($100) for a chance to win $1,500 in
cash! Drawings will take place during TPF Jeopardy!
Friday, November 14, 2014
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Invited Speaker PD: 1 hour
Dallas Ballroom
Enhancing the Value of Psychology in the Evolving Health Care System
Faced with significant changes in the health care system including implementation of the Affordable Care Act,
today’s psychologists need to be aware of where delivery systems and financing models are going, what issues and
choices they face to stay viable and productive, and what they can do within their organizations to advocate for
psychology’s future. This presentation will help attendees understand the transformation of health and mental
health care, including the drivers of change, changes in the traditional fee for service reimbursement paradigm, and
how we can insure psychology’s place at the table in shaping the future. The presentation will also describe APA’s
advocacy for professional psychology in the system’s transformation, including the establishment of the APA Center
for Psychology and Health, with the mission of expanding psychology’s presence in integrated care. At the end of the
presentation, participants will be able to: (1) Describe the key drivers of change in the evolving health care system,
and the challenges they pose for psychology’s practitioners, (2) Explain the principal elements of the Affordable Care
Act and how the law is impacting care delivery systems and financing models, (3) Outline APA’s advocacy to expand
psychology’s role within health care and insure its economic viability, and (4) Enlist practitioners in advocacy to
maximize the opportunities health care transformation can bring to our field. Randy Phelps, Ph.D.
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9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Workshop PD: 2 hours
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Workshop
PD: 2 hours
Austin I
San Antonio II
The Transformative Theory of Emotional
Intelligence
Training and Disciplining of Children 2-12: Practical
Core Skills
The Transformative Theory of Emotional Intelligence
is defined as a learned and developed ability to think
constructively and behave effectively and wisely. The
Emotional Skills Assessment Process (ESAP) is the
positive assessment instrument that we use to quantify
Emotional Intelligence. The ESAP profile is the visual
and cognitive model for developing self-direction in the
management of emotions. This positive assessment
instrument is a reflective learning tool that is valid
and reliably measures: (1) How we think, (2) How
we identify, manage and express emotions, and (3)
How we choose our behaviors. The Transformative
Theory of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the positive
assessments have been developed in an ongoing
research program by Dr. Darwin Nelson, Dr. Gary
Low and Dr. Rick Hammett since 1977. More than
fifty doctoral dissertations and ongoing research and
application projects have demonstrated the validity and
usefulness of the EI theory and assessment instruments
like the ESAP. Cristina Pena, M.S., Mirthala Leal,
Gary Low, Ph.D.
This workshop informs early career professionals about
practical techniques that are empirically supported for
training and disciplining children between the ages of
2 and 12. For those already working with children, this
workshop can validate and/or broaden the knowledge
of practicing clinicians. The focus is on diagnoses such
as Oppositional and Defiant Disorder or Adjustment
Disorder with Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct.
A developmental and behavioral perspective is used
to understand how family structure, discipline and
training contribute to optimal adolescent development.
Presenters will discuss how to assess the capacity
of parents to successfully implement a training and
discipline regimen. Techniques presented come
from such resources as: Treatments that Work with
Children, Helping the Noncompliant Child, and Parent
Child Interaction Therapy. Ronald Massey, Ph.D.,
Rebecca Hamlin, Ph.D., Craig Henderson, Ph.D., Angie
Hays, Ph.D., Cindy Mena, M.A.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Symposium PD: 2 hours
Austin II
Telepsychology: The Wave of the Present - Part 2
The trend toward telepsychology — the use of
communication technologies in the provision of
psychological services — has the potential to reduce
hospitalizations, increase access to mental health
care and save lives. But there are also limitations and
restrictions on the use of telepsychology. Statutes and
regulations governing the provision of telepsychology
services vary greatly from state to state. These statues
and regulations will be covered in detail. Dean Paret,
Ph.D., Thomas Kim, M.D., Amy Miller, Psy.D., Micheal
Loescher, Ph.D.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Workshop PD: 2 hours
Houston II
Using A Strengths Approach in Therapy
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Workshop San Antonio I
Developing an Intensive Outpatient Program for
Adolescents at Risk for Suicide
There are very few programs that bridge inpatient
treatment to outpatient care specifically geared for
preventing suicide; even fewer that allow teens to
have intensive treatment in an outpatient setting. We
present a program that targets reducing adolescent
suicidal risk and facilitates continuity of care for this
population. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) for
youth ages 12-17 years targets suicidal behaviors at
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. This Symposium
will consist of four presentations including; background
and prevalence of suicide risk in adolescents and
development of the IOP program; identification of risk
and protective factors and effective safety planning;
CBT and DBT group based interventions for suicidal
behaviors; pharmacological treatment strategies. Beth
Kennard, Psy.D., Emily Reiss, Psy.D., Taryn Mayes,
M.A., Graham Emslie, M.D., Jennifer Hughes, Ph.D.
This workshop offers participants an introduction to
using Positive Psychology concepts with clients who
suffer from a variety of different mental health issues.
The workshop will focus on helping clients to identify
their unique character strengths and then apply these
strengths to mitigate the negative (i.e. anxiety) and
construct the positive (i.e. well-being) aspects of life.
Jason Powers, M.D., Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.
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PD: 2 hours
Austin III
Fort Worth II
Bridging the Gap Between Psychology and Law:
Ethical, Procedural and Diversity Challenges in
Civil Litigation
Successful Methods of Conflict Resolution in
Heterosexual and Same-Sex Relationships
Psychologists are frequently called upon to testify in civil
cases where emotional damages are alleged, such as in
employment law, personal injury, premises liability or
medical malpractice. Psychologists can generally serve in
one of three roles: (1) Forensic evaluator, (2) Treatment
provider or (3) Consultant. Each role carries with it
certain responsibilities to the client and court concerning
the psychologist’s professional activities. The symposium
will address 5 objectives: (1) Discuss the similarities and
differences across each professional role, (2) Present the
legal precedents that govern the admissibility of expert
testimony, (3) Address how Psychology’s general ethical
guidelines as well as the specialty guidelines for forensic
psychology apply to psychologists’ work for the courts,
(4) Examine how diversity considerations affect both the
assessment of a plaintiff’s emotional functioning as well
as the civil jury process, and (5) Identify common conflicts
that can arise between psychologists and attorneys in
civil litigation and how to pre-emptively avoid them while
remaining within ethical and legal boundaries.
John Vincent, Ph.D., Tonya Inman, Ph.D., Gerald
Harris,Ph.D., James Hays, Ph.D., J.D., Elizabeth Garner,
J.D., M.A.
Fort Worth I
This symposium will familiarize psychologist licensees
and other stakeholders with TSBEP’s consideration and
development of regulatory rules for pre- and post-doctoral
supervision of trainees and psychological extenders.
The Chairman for the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists (TSBEP) and Rules Committee will
serve as moderator for the symposium and provide an
introductory perspective of regulatory considerations in
general, as well as for Texas in particular. Two members
of the Rules Advisory Committee who have worked on
recommendations for supervision rules to be considered by
the Rules Committee will offer perspectives on pre- and
post-doctoral supervision in the practice of psychology,
while the Executive Director of TSBEP will discuss rules
for supervision from a regulatory perspective. Active
participation of those in attendance at the symposium
will be encouraged and actively solicited as such response
will serve to inform TSBEP Rules Committee in the
development and proposal of supervision rules.
Tim Branaman, Ph.D., Darrel Spinks, J.D.,
Paul Andrews, Ph.D., Jeff Baker, Ph.D.
PD: 2 hours
Successful conflict resolution is associated with healthy
relationships, but few studies have explored the specifics
of how couples effectively resolve conflict and describe
these strategies. Examining how conflict is successfully
resolved with both married and non-married heterosexual
and same-sex relationships is imperative to today’s
researcher and clinician. This workshop will discuss
the successful conflict resolution strategies described
by nearly 700 heterosexuals, gays and lesbians as they
relate to topics of common conflict. Descriptive and
interactive detail will be provided on research and
practice to assist learners in understanding the methods
of “successful conflict resolution” among heterosexuals,
gays and lesbians in long-term, committed relationships.
The research and practical application will be helpful
to practioners working with couples to understand the
common successful strategies described by various couple
types, their similar needs as well as their few differences,
typically pertinent to the topic of conflict.
Randi Hennigan, Ph.D., Linda Ladd, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Laredo
Opportunities and Challenges for Psychologists in
Medical Settings
This symposium will describe and explore the unique
role of psychologists in medical settings. Health care is
increasing its demand of psychologists within medicine.
Psychologists can perform a number of duties in the
medical environment that are not typically associated
with traditional psychology and therefore, face unique
challenges both professionally and ethically. Our
symposium will cover three aspects of psychology in
medicine. First, we will review the history, development
and wide-ranging forms of psychological services
provided within our medical school and teaching hospital
settings. Then, we will present data from our recent
Quality Improvement study that reviews the preferences
and satisfaction of providers who request our services.
Finally, we will present unique ethical issues that arise
for psychologists in medical settings (i.e., health-specific
competencies, patient confidentiality and privacy within
the medical setting, ethics of touch with medically ill
patients, etc.) and discuss how to develop supervisory
skills within this setting. Laura Howe-Martin, Ph.D.,
Kimberly Roaten, Ph.D., Steven Krebaum, Ph.D., Michael
Gottlieb, Ph.D., Anna Thomas, M.A., Allen Liao, Kenleigh
Roden-Foreman
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Houston I
Austin II
A Recovery and Collaborative Model within a VA
Psychosocial Program
Therapist Culture Awareness and Alliance
Building in Psychotherapy
This presentation will begin with an overview of the
homeless and substance abuse issues facing veterans
today. We will then provide a summary of the Villa
Serena Psychosocial/Residential Rehabilitation
programs at the San Antonio VA, followed by a
synopsis of the Recovery Model, and a review of current
curriculum/intervention methods utilized. We will
review the partnership between stakeholders, as well
as the benefits that these bridged programs offer both
staff and veterans. Partnered programs and services
within the VA include; Psychology, Psychiatry, Social
Work, Nursing, Addiction Therapy, Recreation Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Peer Support, Chaplaincy,
Compensated Work Therapy and HUD-VASH. These
programs utilize a recovery model approach in the
delivery of Evidenced Based Therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT,
MI/MET, ACT), ensuring that Veterans receive the
same message from all providers, thereby reinforcing
into their daily lives the behaviors associated with the
Recovery Model. Miguel Ybarra, Ph.D., Penny Anderson,
Erin Dixon
This symposium highlights the very important
connection between cultural awareness and therapeutic
alliance—two interrelated therapist qualities/skills
critical to effective multicultural counseling and
psychotherapy. Cultural awareness requires therapists’
congruence regarding their attitudes, beliefs and
values pertaining to race and culture. Alliance building
requires therapists to use their cultural awareness to
establish a working relationship with clients that keeps
them engaged and motivated in pursuit of therapeutic
change. The presenters will discuss cultural selfawareness in ethnic and racial minority counselors
from a Rogerian perspective. They also will explain the
benefits and liabilities of being a minority counselor.
Issues regarding the education of racial and ethnic
minority counselor trainees will also be discussed.
Presenters will explore four essential elements of an
effective therapeutic alliance. A step-by-step model
for the development of a therapeutic alliance in
multicultural context will be proposed as well. Charles
Ridley, Ph.D., Jeremy Saenz, Xiao He, M.S., Yaioping
Peng, Kayla Martinez, Elizabeth Brower, Dagoberto
Heredia, M.S.
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Dallas Ballroom
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Awards Luncheon
Join your colleagues at TPA’s annual luncheon to
celebrate the best of the best. Some of your most
esteemed colleagues will be honored. The 2015 Board
of Trustees Installation will be performed by Dr. Randy
Phelps.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Austin I
Careers Paths in Psychology: Internship, Postdoc,
Licensure, Setting Up Practice and Beyond (S07)
Psychologists Special Interest Group are collaborating
to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate
students as well as Early Career Psychologists
interested in learning about opportunities for
various careers in psychology. This program will
connect students with psychologists who have chosen
specialty career paths in addition to clinical and
research positions. After the psychologists discuss
their experiences, students and ECPs will be able to
partake in a Q&A session. Questions may be directed
to a specific panelist or to the entire panel. David Hill,
Psy.D., Justine Grosso, M.S., Amanda Phillips
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Workshop PD: 2 hours
Houston I
The Millennial generation, born between 1980 and
2000, entered school during President Clinton’s office
and were in their early college years during the 9/11
tragedy. Their parents are either Generation X or
Baby Boomers, and known to be self-directed and
focused on outcomes. Millenials were raised with
messages of how special they are and parents fostered
importance of safety and achievement. Educational
surveys reveal that the millennial generation requires
intensive individual instruction and is risk-averse.
Understanding the learning styles of the millennial
generation is critical, as the Millenial generation
has recently entered graduate school and psychology
supervision. Supervisors report their current teaching
methods are not as effective with the new generation of
graduate student supervisees. The current interactive
presentation will discuss supervision styles that best
address the intricacies of the millennial learner.
Examples will be provided on specific strategies
that include scaffolding learning techniques, explicit
expectations, and teaching professionalism.
Sonia Dutt, Ph.D., Kelsey Latimer, Ph.D.
PD: 2 hours
Houston II
Austin III
Steps toward Increased Integration of Clinical
Research and Clinical Practice
Targeted Approaches to Psychiatric Illness During
Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, and the Postpartum
While past research attempts have typically pitted
one form of psychotherapy against another, with
arguably little influence in the way clinicians practice,
in recent years a new emphasis has emerged. The
current research of the outcomes of psychotherapy
centers on the study of the following three factors:
)1) Patient Factors, (2) Therapist Factors, and (3)
Technical Factors. What lessons can clinicians learn
from this research that may improve how they conduct
therapy, and how can they form questions relevant to
researching their own therapeutic work? This workshop
will draw on research conducted within an adolescent
and young adult residential treatment center, as well as
describe the changes in clinical practice that emerged
within this setting from the research findings. The
research took place through an evolving partnership
with academic researchers from two universities.
Robert Adelman, Ph.D.
This program equips participants to screen, diagnose
and treat women experiencing mood and anxiety
disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum.
Highlighting three psychotherapy approaches, Dr.
Brandon will demonstrate the distinctive features of
each and the indicating factors for a first-line treatment
choice. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and PartnerAssisted IPT explore expectations, disappointments
and sadness around reduced independence, and role
conflict between mother and father. Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT) guides acceptance,
mindfulness, cognitive defusion, identified values and
committed action, providing an approach suitable for
both individual and group therapy. Finally, Cognitive
Processing Therapy (CPT) offers an exposure-based
approach to traumatic birth experiences. Anna R.
Brandon, Ph.D.
Fort Worth II
Laredo
A Multitheoretical Conceptualization of Intimate
Partner Violence
I Know You Can Help; You’re Just Like Me
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a complex
phenomenon that results from maladaptive thoughts,
feelings, and actions that are shaped by sociocultural
factors. Therefore, it is important to understand the
interaction between (a) cognitive concepts like core
beliefs, (b) affective factors like emotional awareness
and regulation, (c) behavioral patterns like dominance
and control, and (d) sociocultural influences like gender
role socialization. By looking at these factors together,
psychologists can treat clients holistically and select
interventions based on the unique needs of each client.
This workshop introduces a multitheoretical model of
conceptualization describing how thoughts, feelings,
actions, and sociocultural contexts interact to influence
IPV risk in men. We will introduce four conceptual
models with corresponding intervention strategies:
(a) Cognitive, (b) Experiential, (c) Behavioral, and
(d) Multicultural-Feminist. These dimensions can
be used to support integrative treatment planning.
Demonstration and discussion will be used to encourage
application of these ideas to clinical practice.
Claudia Porras, Ph.D., Danica Harris, M.S.,
Jeff Harris, Ph.D.
San Antonio I
Finding Common Language and Working Toward
Shared Goals: A Patient-Centered Approach to
Interdisciplinary Training
Working with hospitalized and primary care patients
who struggle with chronic disease, life threatening
emergencies, or end-of-life issues presents unique
challenges for psychologists and psychology trainees.
This workshop will present a yearlong training program
that was created with two objectives: (1) To provide
psychology practicum students with the skills they
need to work with these populations and manage their
countertransference, and (2) To provide a training
opportunity for the other team members about basic
psychological interventions that could enhance their
provider-patient interactions and patient care. Topic
areas and teaching strategies will be discussed, as will
efforts made to facilitate a safe learning environment
for all treatment team members. Jennifer L. Ayres,
Ph.D., Leigh Fredholm, M.D., Elizabeth Powell, MAC,
BCC, Desire Taylor, M.A., Michelle C.M. Owens, D.O.
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As social diversity increases, there is a critical need
for practitioners to become more multi-culturally
competent. In this regard, there can be assumptions
that practitioners work best with clients who are most
similar to themselves and that such clients also prefer
to be seen by them. We turn this assumption on its
head and ask if there are conceptual, ethical and clinical
concerns in working from the premise that treating
people “just like me” is better. We begin with a review
of the need for and empirical bases of multi-cultural
competence. We then discuss the problem of heuristics
and biases that may arise when treating those who
we perceive as being similar to ourselves. Next, we
provide two examples where these dangers may arise:
similarity of religion and race/ethnicity. We close with
recommendations. Throughout we offer interactive
exercises to assist attendees in becoming more sensitive
to these issues. Generous time will be allowed for
questions and discussion. Michael Gottlieb, Ph.D.,
Sally Stabb, Ph.D., Elizabeth Huber, M.Psy.,
Annia Raja
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Invited Speaker PD: 4 hours
Fort Worth I
ICD Diagnosis and DSM Changes: A New Horizon
This program offers an orientation to the World
Health Organization’s International Classification of
Diseases (ICD); an introduction to the ICD-10-CM set
of diagnostic codes that will be required for billing and
health information in the U.S. on 10/1/2015; a case
vignette relevant to diagnostic distinctions; participant
opportunity to practice using the new code set; and
a preview of ICD-11, which is already well advanced
in its development. The relationship of the ICD
classification to the DSM classification is discussed and
contrasts between the two systems are presented. At
the end of the presentation, participants will be able
to: (1) Describe the purpose of diagnostic classification
systems, (2) Identify the two HIPAA approved code sets
for the United States, (3) Understand the coding format
of the ICD-10-CM and how to locate commonly used
codes for their practices, (4) Describe the relevance of
the new codes for their health care practices, and (5)
Identify the most important feature for clinicians in the
forthcoming next version, the ICD-11.
Carol Goodheart, Ed.D.
PD: 4 hours
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Symposium PD: 2 hours San Antonio II
Houston I
Using Test Instruments in Forensic Work: Ethical
and Practical Issues
Optimizing Mental Health Care for Veterans:
Addressing the Needs of Veterans across Eras
This workshop is designed for psychologists very
familiar with traditional psychological testing who
have done some forensic assessment. Over the past
several decades the ways in which general clinical
assessment and forensic assessment is conducted
has become very different. The workshop will discuss
the extent to which psychological tests add value to
forensic assessment versus the pitfalls they can create.
Used inappropriately, testing can provide misleading
or unnecessary information and be problematic in the
courtroom. The workshop will provide criteria for the
use of tests and forensic specialty instruments. The
presenter will discuss the use of tests as it relates to
the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists. A
variety of scenarios related to various types of forensic
evaluations will be presented, along with discussion of
the issue of third party observation.
Mary Alice Conroy, Ph.D.
VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS)
is a progressive health care provider in the heart of
Texas. As VA’s second largest health care system, we
serve over 113,000 Veterans and deliver one million
outpatient episodes of care each year to veterans
in 38 Texas counties and two counties in southern
Oklahoma. This symposium will introduce participants
to mental health services offered to veterans within the
VANTHCS. Participants will be provided education on
the VA structure, how to assist veterans in navigating
perceived barriers to care, and how VA structure
impacts veteran care. The referral process, access to
mental health care, service delivery and follow-up care
will be discussed. Evidence-based psychotherapy, family
and couple treatment strategies, tele-mental health,
and ‘alternative treatments’ offered to veterans will be
reviewed. Finally, adaptations in programming to meet
the needs of female veterans and diverse populations
will be discussed. Jamie Wilson, Ph.D., Amelia Anthony,
Ph.D., Sarah Spain, Ph.D.
Austin I
TPA Student Division Annual Business Meeting
At the annual TPA Student Division business meeting,
members and board members will review advancements
and setbacks on the action agenda items from this past
year, brainstorm ways to improve the division and goals
for the upcoming year, and elect new members to the
board. Justine Grosso, M.S., Amanda Phillips
PD: 2 hours
Austin II
Zen and Baseball: The Supervisory Relationship
in Strength-Based Supervision
This workshop focuses on facilitating beginning student
clinicians’ abilities to transcend their anxieties about
providing therapy and help them develop skills in
relating to their clients “in the moment.” Metaphors
from baseball and Zen Buddhism will be used to
illustrate workshop themes, specifically developing
a strong supervision system and emphasizing the
development of the supervisory relationship over
specific supervisory interventions. The presenters
are a diverse group of professionals at varying
levels of training: faculty, peer supervisors and
student clinicians. Videotapes of therapy and clinical
supervision will be used to demonstrate workshop
themes. Craig Henderson, Ph.D., Reade Dowda, M.S.,
Susan Henderson, M.A., Lisa Kan, Ph.D., Hayley
Wechsler, M.S., Kelsey Laxton, M.S., Chi-Sing Li, Ph.D.
Houston II
Addressing Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
in the African American Community through
Psychology-Church Collaboration
Professional collaboration is not new to psychologists.
However, having a bi-directional, professional
relationship with members of the clergy is fairly
new. To this end, a collaborative approach was taken
by an ordained minister and a clinical psychologist
in addressing sexual abuse and domestic violence
within the African American community in Houston,
Texas. Through the bi-monthly women’s Bible study,
Sex Crimes in the Bible, the powerlessness women
experience in a male-dominated/patriarchal society was
studied. The psychologist served as a consultant to the
minister in addressing sensitive issues and provided
psychoeducation for the participants. Towards the end
of the Bible study, the minister and psychologist worked
together to transition men into joining the group. This
workshop will address how the psychology-collaboration
model developed by McMinn and Dominguez (2005)
was implemented for this workshop and how the
effectiveness of the workshop was measured. Renata
Nero, Ph.D., Connie Jackson, M.Div.
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Symposium PD: 1 hour
Fort Worth I
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Annual Update
Texas State Board of Examiners’ Executive Director, Darrel Spinks, will update
attendees on recent changes that affect TSBEP licensees. Darrel Spinks
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Event
Fort Worth I
TPA Annual Membership Business Meeting
TPA Members, join us for the Annual Membership Business Meeting
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Event
Exhibitor Reception and Poster Competition
Join your colleagues for great conversation, light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a
healthy dose of competition while you enjoy this year’s posters from authors who have
worked so hard on their presentations! The poster competition is guaranteed to be a
difficult one for the judges!
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• Examining the PAI Infrequency Scale:
Attending to Environment and Culture in
Psychological Assessment - Lauren Farwell,
M.A., M.Ed.
• Cognitive and Personality Predictors of
Entrance into the Juvenile Justice System Rachel Kantor, Danielle Young, M.S.
• Psychometric Properties of the CES-D Scale
on Project Teen Reach Population - Barbara
Riske, Ed.D.
• Utilizing Video Self-Modeling as a SchoolAge Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention
for Executive Functions - Wendi Johnson,
Ph.D., Christopher Carter, M.Ed., Michelle La
Spada, M.Ed.
• The Effects of Contingent Self-worth on
Intimacy in Romantic Relationships Jesse Poucher, M.A.
• Telehealth Grief Psychotherapy Group: A
Pilot Study - Carly McCord, Ph.D., Alejandra
Sequeria, M.Ed.,
Jessica Chang, M.Ed.
• African & Hispanic American Students:
Religion - A. Jerry Bruce, Ph.D., Marsha J
Harman, Ph.D., S. Thomas Kordinak, Ph.D.
• A Dyadic Approach to Psychological
Aggression Influence on Physical Assault in
Adult Romantic Relationships - Johannah
Sommer, Susan Iyican, Julia Babcock, Ph.D.
• Relationship between Executive Functioning
and Violation of Probation in the Juvenile
Justice System - Rachel Kantor, Danielle
Young, M.S.
• Assessing Social Interactions in a Summer
Day Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder - Chris Prickett, Ting Liu, Ph.D.,
Reiko Graham, Ph.D.
Texas Psychological
Foundation’s Board
of Directors will be
judging the 2014 poster
competition - prizes
include:
Undergraduate Award
$100 - Outstanding
Poster Award
Dallas Ballroom Foyer
• Effect of Individualized Placement and
Support on a Veterans with Felonies - James
LePage, Ph.D., Avery Lewis, M.S., April
Crawford, M.S., Daisha Cipher, Ph.D., Julie
Parish, M.S., Ledjona Bradshaw, MPH,
Edward Washington
• Outcomes from a Children’s Hospital-Based
Intensive Outpatient Program for Adolescents
with Suicidal Behaviors - Emily Reiss,
Psy.D., Beth Kennard, Psy.D., Taryn Mayes,
M.A., Aleksandra Foxwell, Ph.D., Jeffery
Armstrong, M.S., Brooke Seyffert, MA, Karla
Hutcherson, M,Ed,, Graham Emslie, M.D.
• Attentional Impulsivity Mediates the
Association among Depression Symptoms
and Marijuana Coping Motives in Juvenile
Offenders - Justine Grosso, M.S., Katerine L’
Esperance, Alexis Humenik, Lauren Farwell,
M.Ed., Sara Dolan, Ph.D.
• Self- and Spouse-Reports of Psychopathy as
Predictors of Psychological Aggression Susan Iyican, Johannah Sommer, Julia
Babcock, Ph.D.
• The Impact of Structured Vocational Classes
on Perceived Barriers to Job Search among
Veterans with Criminal Histories - Julie
Parish, M.S., Avery Lewis, M.S., April
Crawford, M.S., James LePage, Ph.D.
• The Psychological Inventory of Criminal
Thinking Styles and Obtaining Employment
in a Veteran Population with Felonies - April
Crawford, M.S., Julie Parish, M.S., Avery
Lewis, M.S., James LePage, Ph.D.
• Barriers to Therapeutic Homework Completion
and Suggestions for Improvement in a Sample
of Youth with OCD - Hannah Jones, Clarissa
Terrell, Kevin Stark, Ph.D.
Poster
Competition
Awards
Graduate Awards
$200 - First Place
$100 - Second Place
$50 - Third Place
• Influence of Family Structure on Engagement
in and Perceived Barriers to Treatment for
Adolescents with Behavior Problems - Scholar
Colbourn, Craig Henderson, Ph.D., Aaron
Houge, Ph.D.
• Predictors of Condom Usage in High-Risk
Areas of Bexar County - Street Intercept
Survey Preliminary Analyses - Ashley
Emmerich, M.S.
• Male and Female High-Risk Populations
Receiving HIV Prevention Education:
Evaluation Outcome Differences-Preliminary
Analyses - Holly Benavides, Anthony
Scott, Ph.D.
• Self-Regulatory Vulnerabilities and Academic
Performance - Tilija Stanojevic, Michael
Barnett, Ph.D., Rebecca Madison Kier
• The Effects of Physical Activity Enjoyment in
College Students on Level of Physical Activity
and Alcohol Use - Craig Henderson, Ph.D.
• Analyzing Scales of Religious and Secular
Beliefs about Mental Illness within the Black
Church- A Pilot Study - Janelle Newkirk,
M.Ed., Charles Ridley, Ph.D., Kayla Martinez
• Depressive Symptoms After Couple Conflict:
Attachment Security and Conflict Behavior Juhi Patel, Karen Prager, Ph.D.
• Difference in CBT Progression and Outcomes
for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Abigail Mitchell, Josh Morris, Kelly
Banneyer, M.A., Eli Lotz, M.A., Kevin
Stark, Ph.D.
• First Generation College Students and Future
Temporal Orientation - Lorena Gallegos, M.A.
• Recovery from Conflict, Conflict Expansion
and Attachment - Ashley Thompson, Karen
Prager, Ph.D.
• Narcissism and the Threatened Egotism
Model of Aggression - Hillary Powell, Michael
Barnett, Ph.D.
• SBIRT Training Improves Documentation of
Screening in Pediatric Outpatient Settings Christina Cortinas, M.S.
• Using Memory Tests to Predict Brain
Electrical Abnormalities in Impulsively
Aggressive Juveniles - Larry Fisher, Ph.D.,
William Fisher, Ph.D., Dan Matthews, M.D.
• Neuropsychological Findings Associated
with Panayiotopoulos Syndrome - Samantha
Hodges, Marsha Gabriel, Ph.D., M. Scott
Perry, M.D.
• Effort, Depth, Satisfaction, and Resilience
Across the Spectrum of Online-to-Offline
Relationships - Stephanie Ellis, Ph.D.
• Reflective Function and Treatmentrelated Symptom Changes in Hospitalized
Adolescents - Carolyn Ha, M.A., Carla Sharp,
Ph.D., Karin Ensink, Ph.D., Elizabeth
Newlin, M.D., Segundo Ibarra, M.D.
• Sexual Shame Mediates the Relationship
between Sexual Abuse History and Intimate
Relationship Conflict - Amanda Proctor,
Brittany Sherrill, Carey Pulverman, M.A.,
Cindy Meston, Ph.D.
• Examining Relations between Dysfunctional
Beliefs and Catastrophic Health Appraisals Nancy Wheless
• How Coping Styles Impact Emotional Eating
in College Students - Taylor Roth, Christine
Limbers, Ph.D.
• Student Preferences for Helper Characteristics
by Helper Type - Rebekah Cummins, Ruth
Stoner, Michael Barnett, Ph.D., Lawrence
Schneider, Ph.D.
• The Role of Metacognition, Computer
Learning Platforms and the Predicting
General Psychology Performance. - S. Thomas
Kordinak, Ph.D., Marsha Harman, Ph.D., A.
Jerry Bruce, Ph.D.
• Trait Narcissism, Empathy, and Gender
among College Students - Sandra Carballo,
John Moorman, Michael Barnett, Ph.D.
• The Missing Link: Attachment as a Mediator
in the Relationship between Childhood Sexual
Abuse and Eating Disorders - Jennifer WangHall
• Investigating Associations between NonVerbal Learning Disorder and Autism and
Asperger’s Syndrome - Amy Anderson, M.A.,
Loise Waller, J.D., Ydalith Rivera-Perez,
M.A., Andres Tapia, M.A., Darrell Stiffey,
M.A., Raymond C. Hawkins, PhD, ABPP
• Heart Rate Variability Predicts Female
Sexual Function Status: Results from a Pilot
Study - Amelia Stanton, Tierney Lorenz,
Ph.D., Carey Pulverman, M.A., Cindy
Meston, Ph.D., J.D.
• Pediatric Eating Disorders: A Spectrum of
Overeating to Undereating - Sonia Dutt, Ph.D.
• Anger Expression in Criminally Delinquent
Adolescents - Daniel Muñoz-Santamaria,
M.A., Ashlee Orozco, M.A., Anthony
Greene, Ph.D.
• Community Ethnic/Linguistic Match and
Parent Factors in Caregivers of Children with
Congenital Anomalies - Lillian C. Hamill
• Non-Verbal Learning Disorder WPPSI-IV
Profiles in AutismSpectrum Disorders - Amy
Anderson, M.A., Ydalith Rivera-Perez, M.A.,
M.S., Loise Waller, J.D., Andres Tapia, M.A.,
Darrell Stiffey, M.A., Ray Hawkins, Ph.D.
• Coping, Social Support and Psychopathology
among Student Veterans - Shelley Riggs,
Ph.D., Daniel Romero, M.S., James McGuffin,
Emily Raiche
• Student Veteran Adjustment to College:
Role of Combat Exposure and Insomnia Shelley Riggs, Ph.D., McGuffin James, Gena
Newcomb, Daniel Romero, M.S., Brittany
Woolford
• Romantic Attachment and Coparenting:
The Role of Marital Adjustment - Shelley
Riggs, Ph.D., Michelle Young, M.A., Brittany
Woolford, Lauren Aldridge
• LGB Trauma Survivors: Multi-Type Abuse
and Family Environment Experiences Shelley Riggs, Ph.D., Jennifer Williams, M.A.
• Memory and Metacognitive Accuracy
Following Moderate and Heavy Bouts of
Aerobic Exercise - Andrew Santana, William
Kelemen, Ph.D.
• Importance Parent-Centered Factors in
Success of Safe4Kids Program - Christopher
Zaddach, M.A.
• Recovering Intimacy after Conflict: Masculine
Traits Explain Sex of Partner Effects Baharhe Shahlaee, Karen Prager, Ph.D.,
Mariah Butler
• A Pilot Study Examining Behavioral Trust
and Eating Disorder Severity in a Pediatric
Inpatient Treatment Setting - Heather Krol,
Kelsey Latimer, Ph.D., Carrie McAdams,
Ph.D., M.D.
• The Casual Explanation of Globality Among
Sex Workers - Nneka Nnadozie, M.A.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Meeting
Houston II
Local Area Society’s Leaders Breakfast Meeting
Houston I
TPA Aging Division Annual Meeting
Please attend the Aging Division Meeting if you have
an interest in working with older adults in any clinical
setting. The primary goal for this year’s meeting is
to have an open discussion with members and others
with interest about how the division can best meet
their needs. The population is aging and there is a
shortage of professionals trained to meet the growing
need. Please join us in our efforts to address the needs
of aging Texans in this time of constant change in the
health care environment fo our aging citizens. Frank
Fee, Ph.D., Rafael Cuellar, Jr., Ph.D.
Laredo
TPA Women’s Division Planning Meeting
Come and be a part of the Women’s Division to plan
activities for the next year. We have been too quiet the
past two years and need to decide how to reactivate our
members. Robbie Sharp, Ph.D., Lee Morrison, Ph.D.
San Antonio I
TPA Social Justice Division Annual Meeting
The TPA Social Justice Division Annual Meeting
will focus on revitalizing the Division by expanding
leadership opportunities, planning for 2015, and group
discussion of social justice and psychology in the public
interest. Rick McGraw, Ph.D., Karen Harris, Ph.D.
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PD: 6 hours
San Antonio II
Austin I
TPA Forensic Division Annual Meeting
Disaster Mental Health Fundamentals and
Psychological First Aid
Annual meeting of the TPA Forensic Division. Review
professional issues affecting forensic practice in Texas,
presentation of the Mary Alice Conroy Award for Best
Student Paper in Forensic Psychology, and election of
officers. Kyle Babick, Ph.D.
Austin II
TPA Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Special Interest Group Annual Meeting
An update will be provided on new developments in
Texas and nationally that will influence psychological
services for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Significant changes in the diagnosis and
classification of Intellectual Disability and Autism
Spectrum Disorder will be part of the DSM-5 and ICD11 systems. Tightening of the criteria for an autism
diagnosis could have major impact on service eligibility.
For Intellectual Disability, a more concentrated focus
on adaptive behavior rather than IQ is a major change
in direction. The issues associated with retrospective
assessment of adaptive behavior in forensic cases
will be discussed. The increasing influence of applied
behavior analysis will be analyzed. Finally, the impact
of a planned shift to a managed care model for services
to this population will be discussed. Discussion of other
issues faced by SIG members will also be encouraged.
Ellis Craig, Ph.D.
Fort Worth I
TPA Public Education Campaign Meeting
Texas’ Public Education Campaign (PEC) has now been
in existence for almost four years. Meeting time will be
used to review current activities, and exchange ideas on
reaching the public with the message that psychology
is an essential part of healthy living and wellness.
Public education is a great marketing tool, and can
be a vital component of a practice. The campaigns
themselves, spearheaded by APA, address mind/body
health, resilience, partnerships with the Y-USA and
the National Parent-Teacher Organization, willpower,
youth risk factors, and working with the media. Those
attending will receive information on how to access
valuable information on all these topics. Anyone who is
interested in becoming more active in the community is
invited. Kay Allensworth, Ph.D.
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The American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health
Fundamental (FMHD) is offered to independentlylicensed mental health professionals to prepare Disaster
Mental Health (DMH) workers to deploy to local as well
as national disaster relief operations. Red Cross DMH
works to provide mental health support to disaster
survivors and workers across the disaster continuum
of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
We will also be including PFA abridged for the mental
health professional in order to best understand the
collaborative process with the front-line volunteer in
identifying the signs of stress, providing immediate
support, and obtaining additional mental health support
for clients, co-workers and themselves. Although other
courses may be required by your local chapter, this
training will meet the DMHF and PFA requirements for
all MH professional wishing to respond through the Red
Cross. Richard Wood, M.A., Mike Booth, M.A.
PD: 2 hours
Dallas I
“Solution Gumbo”: How Psychologists, Financial
Professionals and Lawyers Work Together to Help
Families through Crisis
This workshop will provide the audience with a
foundational understanding of the collaborative
law approach to helping families in crisis. The
interdisciplinary team of presenters will demonstrate
how we work together to assist couples in reaching their
goals as they restructure their families through divorce.
Each professional will discuss their specific role in the
collaborative process as well as how the team members
dance together in the joint effort to assist families in
crisis. Role plays and exercises will allow audience
members to learn interest-based negotiation skills and
the problem-solving strategies that an interdisciplinary
team utilizes in facilitating resolution of disputes
and achieving agreements; even when families are
in emotional distress. This workshop will provide an
opportunity to learn effective dispute resolution skills
to assist their clients, skills in working with other
professionals outside of psychology, and offer a powerful
resource for their divorcing clients. Honey Sheff, Ph.D.,
Julie Quaid, J.D., Kevin Fuller, J.D., Scott Clarke
PD: 3 hours
Houston I
San Antonio I
An Ethical Use of Electronics, EHR, and e-Anything:
A Collaborative Venture with Your IT and EHR
Vendors
Multicultural Perspectives and Important Clinical
Considerations in the Treatment of Culturally
Diverse Groups
While running a paperless office ethically encompasses
many things, it’s really the use of any electronics you
should be mindful of, whether you are paperless or not.
This workshop will focus on practical aspects of using
electronics safely without HIPAA/confidentiality risks.
Thinking through computer, laptop, cloud, server,
email servers, tablets and smartphone use will help you
see why engaging with IT and EHR vendors is truly a
collaborative venture. Running a paperless office is part
of the discussion. HIPAA Electronic Compliance and the
implementation of Texas House Bill 300 is also covered.
EHR incentives and Affordable Care Act rollouts covered
as well. How running a paperless office is effective for
providing care for all clients will be briefly discussed as
a possible form of social justice. Sponsored by the Social
Justice Division. Joseph McCoy, Ph.D., Russell Rothchild
This presentation will focus on important multicultural
perspectives and clinical considerations in the treatment
of culturally diverse groups in a clinical setting. The
strengths and diversity within these communities, and
issues related to the engagement and treatment of Native
Americans, Asians, Latinos, African-Americans, and
LGTB clients will be explored. In addition, therapeutic
issues for clinicians of the same race as well as strategies
for cross-cultural treatment will be addressed. Videotaped material will be used throughout the presentation
to illustrate the core components related to the
conceptualization and clinical framework for treatment
of culturally diverse groups. The format will encourage
interactions between participants and panel members.
Networking will be encouraged and resources will be
suggested. Alfonso Mercado, Ph.D., Susan Gelberg, Ph.D.,
Lillie Haynes, Ph.D., Gregory Simonsen, Ph.D., Kim
Nguyen-Finn, M.A., Mathew Ata’lunti’ski Poteet
PD: 3 hours
Fort Worth II
OMG, What am I Going to Say? Practical
Information and Practice with Subpoenas,
Depositions and the Courtroom
Psychologists have no wish to be examined – much less
cross examined – by hostile lawyers. Nevertheless, we
often receive subpoenas and find ourselves in depositions
and in courtrooms. Knowing what to expect and how to
respond is not the whole answer, but it can be valuable.
This workshop will offer information about what lawyers
want and what psychologists can expect, along with actual
practice questions and answers, and how to handle some
of the tricks and traps that confuse the inexperienced and
irritate everyone. Come learn how to avoid going to court,
and what to do if you end up there, anyway. Michael
Flynn, Ph.D., J.D., Kenda Dalrymple, J.D.
Dallas II
Sacred Sexuality: Celebrating the Synergies among
Erotic, Romantic and Spiritual Love
Western Civilization has suffered under an assumed
but unwarranted antagonism between sexuality and
spirituality. Many persons may carry unnecessary
barriers to their sexual natures. The workshop will
suggest therapeutic techniques of healing for those who
retain emotional scars on their sexuality. Robert Hemfelt,
Ed.D.
Austin II
Neural Substrates of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD): Implications for Assessment and
Treatment
With the advent of DSM-5, diagnostic criteria for
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have
changed. While the differences from DSM-IV reflect only
subtle changes in diagnostic conceptualization, many
advances have been made in our understanding of the
neurobiological basis for disorders of attention. This
workshop summarizes recent research investigating
brain regions and functional neural systems relevant to
disorders of attention and executive function including
ADHD. The clinical relevance of these findings for
psychologists is addressed, with an emphasis on work
with children/adolescents. Best practices for assessment of
attention disorders are presented, including a discussion
of the strengths and weaknesses of various measures.
The workshop concludes with a discussion of treatment
modalities, both pharmacologic as well as evidence-based
behavioral and psychotherapeutic options available
to psychologists. This workshop is most relevant for
participants with a basic working knowledge of ADHD
and who have some background or interest in assessment
and treatment with pediatric populations. Alice Ann
Holland, Ph.D., Paul Glasier, Ph.D., Peter L. Stavinoha,
Ph.D., ABPP
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PD: 3 hours
PD: 3 hours
Fort Worth I
Laredo
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to
Treatment for Substance Use Problems
Teen Dating Violence and Bullying: The Use of
Social Media, Video Games and CDs to Educate
and Prevent
Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment
(SBIRT) for substance use problems is an evidencebased prevention and intervention process for the
early identification and treatment of substance related
problems. This workshop will present the methods
developed from the Baylor College of Medicine
SBIRT training program for screening, motivational
interviewing and referral for substance use problems.
In addition, a brief overview of addiction medicine and
billing issues will be discussed. The training model will
be described as well as outcome data from the training.
Online training modules and portable apps will be
demonstrated to use in practice. Participants will be
able to demonstrate proficiency in the skills and utilize
the SBIRT skills in clinical practice. Implications for
this model for integrated health care will be discussed.
James Bray, Ph.D., Alicia Kowalchuk, M.D.
PD: 3 hours
Dallas III
Integrative Care: Family Therapy within the
Hospital Setting
Support and collaboration is essential in our field,
especially within a multidisciplinary hospital team.
Each professional, family member and patient
brings his/her own perspective and strengths, and
incorporating multiple viewpoints is necessary for
healing and change. Using a systemic perspective and
highlighting workability at each level, medical family
therapy has arisen to truly address the needs within the
hospital setting. Different from social workers finding
resources, the family therapist actually works with the
relational dynamics and helps individuals, families and
fellow professionals find resources within themselves
by encouraging empowerment and stronger connections
between one another throughout the process. Andy
McGarrahan, Ph.D., Beth Valentine, M.S.
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This workshop will elucidate the how and where in
implementing unique programs in a variety of settings
in communities to mediate bullying and dating violence.
Attendees will be able to identify the use of social media
and technology to educate educators, students, parents,
the medical community and others regarding new ways
to intervene with this vulnerable population. The
opportunity to use these outreach efforts to enhance
your practice will be explored. An overview of current
statistics defining the prevalence of these problems will
be presented and the opportunity to join a Speaker’s
Bureau will be available for those interested. Elizabeth
Richeson, Ph.D., Drew Crecente, J.D.
PD: 2 hours
Austin III
Psychological Care of the Dying: A Videotape
Encounter
First in this experiential workshop, participants
will re-evaluate their own (presumed) level of death
competence—specialized skill in tolerating and
managing clients’ problems related to dying, death and
bereavement (Gamino & Ritter, 2009; 2012). Second,
following a synoptic review of empirically-informed
concepts, methods and tools from the thanatology
literature, participants will “take the therapist’s chair”
in a videotaped encounter with a dying patient. Each
participant will be challenged along the way to ask/
answer, “What would I say/do next?” in response to
the various turns and developments in the course
of the interview. Group discussion will complete the
experiential encounter. Louis Gamino, Ph.D.
PD: 2 hours
PD: 2 hours
San Antonio II
Austin III
Special Issues in Competency Evaluations
Psychology and Professional Geriatric Care
Management: Collaboration Opportunities
Incumbent upon forensic examiners, who conduct
Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations, in criminal
matters, is the necessity to address statutorily mandated
specific issues in such appraisals. Further, examiners
must provide illustrative links between a defendant’s
perceived psychological deficits and the legal requisites
for competency, or lack thereof. Bald claims that a
defendant is not competent because the person is
mentally ill are insufficient. In addition, problems for
examiners arise in the circumstance wherein a defendant
has had an unvacated adjudication of incompetency, and
the legal presumption of competency is reversed, placing
a duty upon the examiner to provide evidence, beyond a
reasonable doubt, that the defendant is now competent.
Examiners should be aware of the mechanisms and
protocol for clarification when this condition exists.
Floyd Jennings, J.D., Ph.D.
This workshop will provide participants with a practical
and highly usable approach to collaborating with
professional geriatric care managers. A geropsychologist
credentialed as a Professional Geriatric Care Manager
will present the role of professional geriatric care
managers in detail. Opportunities for psychologists will
be discussed with case studies, and examples from the
presenter’s own professional experience. This workshop
is intended to help prepare psychologists working with
older adults to have the knowledge base and understand
the current status of collaborative opportunities with
geriatric care managers. Frank Fee, Ph.D.
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Event
PD: 1 hour
San Antonio Foyer
TPA PAC Luncheon
PD: 2 hours
San Antonio II
Incarcerated offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) has been receiving more attention through a
growing body of evidence in literature and research
on an international basis. Offenses run the gamut
from incarceration due to drug possession to capital
murder. This presentation will focus on characteristics
of ASD that may contribute to offending behaviors,
as well as a possible behavioral profile of an offending
ASD. Suggested support for offenders with ASD will be
provided. The program will conclude with a case well
known to the presenter; issues surrounding Competency
to Stand Trial with this population will be considered.
Michael G. Ditsky, Ph.D.
Did you know that all it takes to become a voting
member of TPA’s PAC is a $100 donation?! Each
year, members are able to donate to the PAC through
fundraising drives as well as with their dues renewals.
This year, if you donate the $100 PAC voting member
fee with your convention registration, you will be
registered for a bonus luncheon in honor of all voting
members. During the course of the PAC luncheon, those
who have registered for the luncheon will hear current
legislative issues facing psychology AND receive one
hour of PD credit for the portion that is directly related
to the practice of psychology. This year Representative
Nicole Collier will be speaking. Representative Collier is
a respected attorney, small business owner, and mother
of three. She graduated from the University of Houston
in 1996 and moved to Fort Worth, Texas shortly after.
Rep. Collier has served as a Democratic precinct chair
and election judge. She has mentored children in schools
across Dallas and Fort Worth. For the last ten years,
she has been a strong legal advocate for individuals and
families in the Texas court systems. She currently serves
District 95 in the House and is on the Public Health
Committee.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Meeting 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Workshop PD: 3 hours
Laredo
Fort Worth I
Lone Star Psychology Residency Consortium
Meeting
Attorney-Psychologist Collaboration in Criminal
and Family Matters
Fort Worth II
One of These is Not Like the Other: The Challenges
of Being an Undocumented College Student
The diversity of the immigrant population in the United
States varies greatly beyond country of origin with
respect to, among others, race and ethnicity, educational
status, and age of migration (Birman, Weinstein,
Chan, & Beehler, 2007; Chen & Park-Taylor, 2006).
As a group, undocumented immigrant youth are often
invisible within the broader immigrant community and
overlooked within the mental health literature (Sullivan
& Rehm, 2005). Moreover, these undocumented students
face multiple barriers impeding access to college and lack
of citizenship further marginalizes students (Morales,
Herrera, & Murry, 2011). The purpose of this symposium
is to explore the unique challenges experienced by
undocumented college students. Additionally, we
will discuss how these issues intensify mental health
concerns associated with college life. Lastly, we will
explore ways in which university counselors can
address the unique needs of this population. Bernadette
Solorzano, Psy.D., Jacqueline Coppock, M.S., Jessica
Martin, M.S.
PD: 3 hours
Dallas I
Understanding Cognitive Strengths and Needs
with the WISC-V
This session will describe how the Wechsler Intelligence
Scale for Children–Fifth Edition (WISC-V) may be used
to understand the cognitive strengths and needs of
students between the ages of 6 years 0 months and 16
years 11 months. Particular emphasis will be placed on
the changes from the WISC-IV to the WISC-V, including
the five factor structure, and new subtests to measure
fluid reasoning, visual spatial ability, visual working
memory, and learning abilities. Interpretation options
including new ancillary scores will also be discussed.
In addition, the development of a digital edition of the
measure for use on the Q-interactive platform will be
presented. Following this session, participants will have
an understanding of how the theoretical underpinnings
and content of the WISC-V help clinicians to understand
student needs, and how to use this information in
developing additional assessment and intervention
recommendations. Anise Flowers, Ph.D.
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The collaboration between psychologist and attorney
may occur in the criminal and family court systems.
Collaboration does not suggest a biased presentation of
data. Instead, it is an effort to provide meaningful data
to the attorney/court or meaningful treatment to the
attorney’s client. Specifically, collaboration assists the
trier-of-fact in making legal determinations. Broadly,
it assists society in receiving accurate, unbiased and
ethically-presented information/treatment, decreasing
the chance of recidivism or reducing family conflict.
Attorneys seek psychological data from evaluations,
psychotherapy and other specialized forensic
psychological services (e.g. analyzing jury selection,
pretrial publicity, or crime trends). The benefit of these
data and how attorneys protect client confidentiality and
confidentiality of the services provided to their clients
will be presented from a legal perspective. Psychologists
performing forensic services should clarify their role and
effectively provide data or treatment. Specific examples
for risk assessment, attorney-referred therapy and courtordered play therapy will be presented. Handouts will
be available. Sheree Gallagher, Psy.D., Mac Smith, J.D.,
Carrie Harless, M.A.
Dallas II
Using Child-focused Strategies to Bridge Parent
and Teacher-focused Interventions for ADHD and
Other Disruptive Behaviors
This workshop provides innovative methods and
modalities for engaging school-aged children with ADHD
and other Disruptive Behaviors in behavior therapy.
Three aims will be addressed: (1) To introduce childfocused therapy modalities that complement usual care
practices, (2) To increase participants’ knowledge of
specific child-focused behavior management strategies,
and (3) To improve participants’ ability to implement
strategies using experiential learning activities. This
workshop will help clinicians already familiar with
evidence-based practices by offering child-focused
strategies that complement parent training and teacherfocused interventions. The emphasis upon child-focused
intervention is intended to reduce common child barriers
to therapy success such as limited understanding, low
self-efficacy and poor motivation. Participants will
receive sample treatment plans, structured session
outlines and behavior therapy resources to assist them in
implementing these learning objectives within their own
professional practices. David Curtis, Ph.D., Stephanie
Chapman, Ph.D., Corey Heath, Ph.D., Sarah Mire, Ph.D.
Dallas III
Houston I
Perspectives on Health and Disease: Critical
Factors in the Treatment of Culturally Diverse
Populations
Alliance-Building: Healthy Transition for the
Parents & Children of Divorce
Racial/ethnic minorities share a disproportionate
burden of chronic medical and mental health conditions
nationally. Yet, our system of health care providers
is not adequately prepared to address the diversity
of unique needs that specific cultural groups bring to
the treatment setting. Health care systems have their
own traditions, beliefs, languages and values about
health and disease that are often at odds with the
unique culturally relevant perspectives of racial/ethnic
minorities. The presenters will discuss their experiences
based on direct and consultative roles with research and
treatment programs with multiple cultural groups. Data
will be presented from work with African Americans
and Mexican Americans as well as from programs in
Japan, Argentina and Germany. Topics will range from
general mental wellness, pain rehabilitation, cancer,
diabetes and obesity management. The goal is to provide
clinicians with a framework for working with racial/
ethnic minorities to create unified goals for treatment
and its processes. Frank Lawlis, Ph.D., Susan Franks,
Ph.D.
Austin II
Invited Dialogues: Developing an Ongoing
Multicultural and Diversity Enhancement Program
Psychologists are required to provide culturally
competent services, which involves continued
multicultural growth and development. One way in
which counseling centers and agencies can further the
multicultural competence of their staff is by creating
and maintaining a monthly diversity enhancement
program. This workshop will provide participants with
a clear rationale for developing an ongoing (monthly)
cultural competence enhancement program for clinical
staff within their centers. It will address barriers
that interfere with the construction and success of
maintaining an active cultural competence enhancement
program and tools for effectively responding to
these barriers. Participants will be provided with
multicultural training resources and activities aimed at
addressing diversity issues within the staff, as well as
diversity issues related to client care. Additionally, this
presentation will leave participants with a framework
for creating an ongoing multicultural enhancement
program within their center or agency.
Kimber Shelton, Ph.D.
This presentation will discuss the following components
in relation to a comprehensive intervention system
for high-conflict families: (1) Underlying factors that
create and maintain high-conflict interaction between
parents prior to, during and subsequent to court
involvement, (2) The role of cultural change, (3) The role
of the legal system, and (4) The role of mental health.
Additionally, basic intervention strategies and effectively
incorporating primary psychological principles into
interventions will be discussed. Barry Coakley, Ph.D.
PD: 3 hours
Austin III
Culturally Diverse Applications of DSM-5
This workshop will provide an overview of the DSM5, including new conceptual formulations of previous
diagnoses, new diagnoses and the new required
assessment protocols. The workshop will emphasize
the developmental and cultural factors that are
relevant to the development of abnormal behavior. The
workshop will also emphasize the ethical and empathic
perspectives for reliable diagnosis of mental disorders.
John Velasquez, Ph.D., Valeria Lerma, M.S.W.
Houston II
How many of my colleagues have had to tell parents that
there is no longer a diagnosis of Asperger’s Disorder or
PDD NOS? Have some of you experienced the changing
criteria increasing or decreasing inclusion in the
diagnostic category of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Do
any of you ever find children being diagnosed with the
disorder only to discover that further investigation of
diagnostic criteria reveals that the child does not have a
diagnosis on the spectrum? Autism has been a growing
diagnosis over the years with many children being
mistakenly included in or excluded from the diagnostic
category. The goal of this workshop is to aid in diagnostic
differentiation of complicated assessment cases involving
spectrum characteristics and provide innovative
treatment suggestions consistent with changes in the
collaborative healthcare environment. Paulette Pitt,
Ph.D., Linda Chlipala, Ph.D.
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Austin I
TPA Disaster Response Network Annual Meeting
This will be the annual meeting for the Disaster Response Network. It will include a summary of 2013-2014 activity,
successes, change, challenges and new directions for disaster response for TPA as well as for Texas. Rebecca Hamlin, Ph.D.
PD: 2 hours
Laredo
“Us against Eating Disorders”: Systemic Perspectives and Interventions for Eating Disorder Treatment within
a Hospital Setting
Support and collaboration are essentials to eating disorder recovery, yet the dynamics often tear apart families and
treatment teams alike. Although they are not to blame for the eating disorder, families often get caught in relational
patterns that keep them stuck. The insidious pattern spreads, and helping professionals can be overtaken by eating
disorder’s power, too. Feelings of frustration, fear, hopelessness and defeat, often induce families and professionals to
blame the very people that eating disorders hurt the most, and they start to replicate this pattern of power struggles.
Using a systemic approach with family therapy models, this presentation will reframe the perspective and externalize
the eating disorder dynamics. Identifying the relational patterns and understanding the function that the eating disorder
serves within the system, families and professionals can come together to create new dynamics of connection and
experience safer, healthier interactions. Beth Valentine, M.S., Kelsey Latimer, Ph.D.
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We offer a broad range of alcohol rehab and addiction treatment
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Our experienced and caring clinical staff works closely with each
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License renewal changes are here!
Beginning October 1, 2014, all renewing licensees are now required to
show completion of 20 hours of professional development (formerly
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areas of ethics, Board rules, or professional responsibility, and three hours
must be in the area of cultural diversity. Furthermore, at least half of the
required 20 hours of professional development must be obtained from or
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Continuing education is now termed Professional Development.
The changes affect licensees renewing beginning in October 2014.
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identity, language, national origin, race, religion, culture, sexual
orientation and social economic status.
C. 10 of those 20 hours MAY be earned from any of the sources
from which you have earned qualifying CE before, as long as it is
directly related to the practice of psychology.
D. 10 of those 20 hours MUST be earned from or endorsed by
national, regional, state, or local psychological associations, public
school districts, regional service centers, for public school districts,
or psychology programs at regionally accredited institutions of
higher education.
If you are a provider who wishes to fit into 3(D) and wishes to
be formally endorsed by Texas Psychological Association, please
contact Sherry Reisman at [email protected]. Staff can walk you
through the details and the process to become an endorsed provider
or provide a single endorsed workshop.
If you have any questions about these requirements, Sherry is happy to
answer them for you.
Call the central office at 888-872-3435 or email
[email protected].
Mark your calendar for future
TPA conferences & conventions
2015 Spring Conference
Preparing for Practice in the Era of Healthcare Reform
date and location coming soon!
November 12 - 14
The Westin Riverwalk - San Antonio, Texas
October 20 - 22
The Westin Austin at the Domain - Austin, Texas
November 16 - 18
The Westin Galleria - Houston, Texas
www.texaspsyc.org

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