Workshop Pricing: 

$33: GPA Members

$55: Non-members

$15: GPA Student Members

Marrying Clinical Diagnoses  and Social Justice for Abnormal Psychology Students Through Experiential Play and Investigation

Live Zoom Workshop, CE: 2 Hours

Presenter:

Melanie Covert, PhD, LPC, CPCS 

Workshop Description:

This workshops gives specific instruction in the use of experiential play and investigation for teachers of
Abnormal Psychology or other Diagnosis-related coursework. Participants will learn two presenter developed
class experiences meant to develop student's critical thinking around social justice, diagnosis
and historical basis of diagnosis.

(Intermediate)

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, participants will have a theoretical rationale for incorporating historical frameworks and experiential play in the teaching of Abnormal Psychology. Participants will be equipped with two experiential exercises for use with students learning about diagnoses and DSM-5-TR criteria.

Workshop References

About the Presenter:

Melanie Covert has been a part of Brenau University since graduating with her master’s in clinical counseling psychology in 2011. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s in psychology, then went to Georgia State University to earn her Ph.D. in sociology focusing on race, urban studies and mental health. She has been a faculty member at multiple universities across Georgia in psychology. Her research interests include mental health, cultural diversity and the practice of teaching. 

She is an Associate Professor in the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling. She serves as assistant clinic director of the Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Norcross Campus and the fieldwork coordinator for the MCCP program. She is also the owner and clinical
director of a private counseling practice where she trains associate and intern level counselors.

These presenters have no financial, professional or personal relationship that might potentially bias and/or impact content of the educational activity/session.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Sylvia Cardona via email (operations@gapsychology.org). A $35 cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to one week before the event. No refunds will be given within one week of the event.

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