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1. The Changing Landscape of Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/26/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Sindhura Suryadevara, MD; Smitha Bhandari, MD; Kerry Sheahan, DO CE Credits: 3 Workshop Level: Introductory Workshop Description: This workshop will include a discussion of pharmacological advances in the treatment of the Three A’s, ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism in children and adolescents. Presenters will also describe and examine the use of pharmacogenomic testing, and its treatment application in a pediatric population. The workshop will also explore cultural competency and its intersection with treatment in mood, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Presenter(s) Bios: Smitha Bhandari, M.D. Dr. Bhandari completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Michigan with a degree in Biology. She also attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School where she was recognized for her outstanding clinical skills in medicine. Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Bhandari completed a residency in adult psychiatry at Emory University. She then completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Emory University. Recognized for her excellent clinical skills and leadership qualities, she was selected as the Chief Fellow during her final year of fellowship. Dr. Bhandari also completed a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University and has worked in both the juvenile and adult justice systems. Dr. Bhandari is board certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has a broad range of experience and has worked in many different practice settings in the Atlanta area. She has been featured as the guest speaker at a variety of hospitals and organizations within the community. Kerry Sheahan, D.O. Dr. Sheahan completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She also minored in Classical and Asian Studies, the latter of which was completed through studying abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Sheahan stayed in Illinois and graduated from medical school at Midwestern University and completed her residency training in General Psychiatry through Baystate Medical Center: affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Due to her skill set and hard work, Dr. Sheahan graduated early from her residency program to start her Child and Adolescent Fellowship through Baystate Medical Center. Once she graduated, she moved to Atlanta to complete her Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship through Emory University School of Medicine. Throughout her career, Dr. Sheahan has been consistently recognized for her skills in patient care, leadership abilities, advocacy work, and education. She was both the resident and fellow representative in the Graduate Medical Education Committee at Baystate Medical Center, and she is a mentor for multiple residents. In her free time, she enjoys botany and pottery. Dr. Sheahan is currently board certified in Adult Psychiatry and is board eligible for both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In her clinical practice, she prioritizes patient rapport and collaborative decision-making in a judgment-free, inclusive environment. She has broad experience in psychiatric conditions and has additional experience in special populations including Autism, Transgender, LGBTQ, and victims of trafficking. Sindhura Suryadevara, M.D. Dr. Suryadevara completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Georgia with a degree in Psychology. She graduated from medical school at Xavier University with honors and was recognized for her remarkable clinical skills in medicine. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Suryadevara completed a residency in general psychiatry at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York. She then completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Upstate University in Syracuse, New York. During her training she was recognized for her patient care and leadership abilities and selected as the Chief Fellow of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Additionally, Dr. Suryadevara also completed a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University and has worked in both the juvenile and adult justice systems. Dr. Suryadevara is board eligible in Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Her range of experience is broad and includes various practice settings utilizing the most up to date research comprising psychotherapy modalities and psychopharmacology to treat psychiatric disorders. She is skilled in treating a myriad of psychiatric disorders and has also worked with special populations in the fields of Autism Spectrum, Tourette’s, Transgender Mental Health, LGBTQ Mental Health, and is familiar with utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to treat medical comorbidities. Dr. Suryadevara takes an individualized approach to treatment that takes into consideration a person's cultural preferences, family dynamics, and personal identity. This allows for a holistic approach to treatment which includes behavioral modification, psychotherapeutic modalities, and psychopharmacology. Learning Objectives: Summarize what is pharmacogenomic testing and its role in treatment considerations. Explain variability of an individual's response to medications when accounting for by factors related to race, ethnicity, age, gender, family history, or lifestyle. Analyze treatment options and challenges in diagnostic cases of ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism
2. ETHICS- All Shook Up: Ethical Considerations in Working with High Conflict Families		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/26/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Nancy Ann McGarrah, PhD; Daniel A. Bloom, JD; Alice W. Limehouse, JD CE Credits: 3 ETHICS Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Mental Health Professionals and attorneys are often forced to deal with high conflict families in the midst of litigation. Attorneys and clients attempt to triangulate all professionals involved. Courts enter Orders that challenge psychologists' ethical boundaries. Requests for mental health professionals to take on dual roles are rampant. Ethical guidelines for attorneys are far different than those for mental health professionals. How can attorneys and mental health professionals work together, ethically, in a way that best serves families and children? Presenter(s) Bios: Nancy A. McGarrah, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in Georgia since 1984, after receiving her doctorate from Emory University in 1983. She works with children and their families including evaluation, therapy and court testimony. Her areas of specialization are child trauma and forensic psychology. She is a Fellow of the Georgia Psychological Association (GPA) and has served as President and Chaired the Ethics and Children’s Legal and Legislative Issues committees. She is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), and served on its Ethics Committee, including being Chair (2009-2010). Dr. McGarrah received the Karl Heiser Presidential Award from APA in 2000 for Advocacy on Behalf of Professional Psychology. She was the Georgia representative to the APA Council of Representatives (2013-2016) and currently is on the Board of Directors of the Division of Independent Practice of APA. She also was the recipient of the Power of Prevention Award in 2007 from Prevent Child Abuse Georgia. She has served on several Boards of community organizations, including the Methodist Children’s Home, Visions Anew, and Peter and Paul’s Place. She received a Presidential Citation in 2021 from the American Psychological Association, and a Mentoring Award in 2023 from the APA Division of Independent Practice . Dr. McGarrah speaks to numerous groups regarding abuse, trauma, divorce, child and family topics, media, and ethics. Dr. McGarrah has been an Adjunct Professor at Emory University and a Guest Lecturer at Emory Law School and Emory School of Medicine. She is in private practice with Cliff Valley Psychologists, which she co-founded in 1985. Daniel A. Bloom Bloom Lines Alexander LLC Dan is a member of the law firm Bloom Lines Alexander LLC, where he practices exclusively in the area of family law. In addition to his litigation and collaborative practice, he is a mediator and arbitrator in family law matters, serves as a Guardian ad Litem in Superior Courts throughout the State and is frequently retained as a consultant in high conflict custody matters. Formerly, Dan was Deputy Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation where he established their Domestic Violence project, administered the Guardian ad Litem program, and supported the Foundation’s volunteers in their pro bono efforts on behalf of low-income individuals and families. He served for five years as a Magistrate Judge in Fulton County Superior Court, specially assigned to the Family Division. Dan trains attorneys, Judges and advocates on issues related to intimate partner violence, and lectures frequently on parenting and custody issues unique to same-gender couples. Dan served on the Temporary Protective Order Registry Steering Committee for the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, on the Advisory Committee for the Georgia Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project, on the Board of Directors for the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, is a past chair of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, and served on the Advisory Board for the Health Law Partnership at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Currently, Dan is on the Advisory Board for the Emory Public Interest Committee at Emory Law School, and recently completed a 3-year term as the public member on the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association. He received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. Alice W. Limehouse is an attorney with extensive experience in family law matters. She serves as a Guardian ad Litem and Parent Coordinator. She is currently and Candidate for Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an anticipated completion date in May 2024. Learning Objectives: Identify situations where your ethical boundaries may be challenged, whether by requests from an attorney, the Court, or the family with whom you are working. Analyze ways in which their ethics code may impact their decision of how to proceed, and ways in which their ethics code may be different from those of other professionals working with the family. Assess how their involvement with the litigation is impacting the child or family with whom they are working. Create a system whereby they can address ethical considerations raised in litigated matters, with a focus on ensuring the best interests of their client or clients are protected. Identify ways in which they can prevent themselves from becoming a part of the litigation as opposed to a means of support for the family enduring the litigation. Identify ways in which they can develop a collaborative relationship with other professionals who work with the high-conflict families in the midst of litigation.
3. Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cannabis Use and Medical Cannabis Use		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/26/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Yilang Tang, MD, PhD; Kandi Schmidt, PhD, ABPP; Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Hammons, PhD CE Credits: 3 Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Cannabis is the most used illegal drug in the US. The landscape of cannabis and medical cannabis use is rapidly evolving, and most healthcare professionals are not prepared. Cannabis has been perceived with little harm, and the use of medical cannabis is a controversial issue as there is limited scientific data to support most of the claimed efficacy. Psychologists face increasing challenges in working effectively with individuals using cannabis or medical cannabis. This workshop will explore medical, psychological, social, cultural, ethical, and legal considerations relevant to providing culturally informed mental health services for individuals using cannabis or medical cannabis. Presenter(s) Bios: Yilang Tang, MD, PhD Dr. Yilang Tang is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, where he also directs the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship program. As a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Tang provides clinical care for patients with substance use disorders at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Dr. Tang has a diverse background in clinical work and research. He has practiced psychiatry both in China and the United States. He received his medical degree and completed his first psychiatry residency in Beijing, where he worked as an attending psychiatrist in the first addiction psychiatry unit in China in the mid-1990s. He then earned a Ph.D. in psychiatric genetics and moved to the U.S. to conduct advanced genetic research on substance use disorders at Yale University. He joined Emory University in 2011 for his second psychiatry residency and finished his addiction psychiatry fellowship training in 2016. Dr. Tang has published extensively. He has authored, edited and contributed to more than 20 books. He has also published more than 150 peer-reviewed research papers and 80 review articles on topics related to substance use disorders, clinical psychopharmacology, and psychiatric genetics. His recent interest is about the wellness and burnout in healthcare professionals. He serves on the editorial boards of several national and international journals. Dr. Tang is passionate about teaching and mentoring residents and fellows. He has been recognized with many teaching awards for his clinical and group teaching. Kandi Schmidt, PhD, ABPP Dr. Schmidt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and serves as the Director Transplant Behavioral Health at the Emory Transplant Center. Dr. Schmidt is board certified in Clinical Health Psychology and specializes in the assessment and care of organ transplant patients living with chronic illness. She works with patients and their caregivers across the solid organ groups including heart, liver, lung, kidney/pancreas, as well as with living donors. Dr. Schmidt earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology at Georgia State University and completed her psychology internship and post-doctoral residency at the Atlanta VA. She joined the Emory Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Faculty in 2017 as the first and only full-time clinical psychologist at the Emory Transplant Center. Dr. Schmidt had the privilege of building an integrated program of psychological and behavioral health services for medically complex patients and their caregivers. Currently she leads an interprofessional team of diverse behavioral health professionals. Dr. Schmidt believes strongly in the team approach to patient care to promote wellness and maximize quality of life. She has developed specialized services to support various organ programs and provides educational workshops and seminars to organ teams and hospital staff to support the provision of quality integrated care. Additionally, she co-chaired the Transplant Patient and Family Advisory Council, collaborates with the Georgia Transplant Foundation, and is an active member of the American Society for Transplantation Psychosocial and Ethics Community of Practice. Finally, Dr. Schmidt values mentorship and supervision in training future psychiatry and psychology professionals. She is actively involved in the supervision and clinical training of psychology postdoctoral fellows/graduate students and psychiatry residents. Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Hammons, PhD Dr. Hammons is a licensed clinical psychologist currently working in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. She has been employed within the VA system since 2009. Dr. Hammons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, where she serves as a psychotherapy supervisor in the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship program. Additionally, she co-leads the Substance Use Disorder Peer Mentoring Group for Emory University. Dr. Hammons provides clinical services to Veterans with substance use disorders within the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. Her research focus broadly includes health psychology topics for Veterans. She is interested in topics such as improving Veterans’ access to health care, tailoring clinical interventions for Veterans, and improving VA healthcare utilization. Learning Objectives: Critically evaluate the evidence regarding the effects of cannabis use on health and the claimed efficacy of medical cannabis use. List the common issues and challenges associated with medical cannabis use. Discuss challenges associated with assessing medical and recreational cannabis use as a psychologist. Identify important considerations for working with individuals using cannabis with chronic illness.
4. ETHICS- Ethical Hot Topics in Psychology Training and Education		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/26/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Emily Mouilso, PhD ABPP; Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP; Erin Tone, PhD, ABPP; Rachel Ammirati, PhD ABPP Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: This intermediate-level workshop will cover ethical issues that often arise in psychology training and education. Three presenters (Drs. Nadine Kaslow, Erin Tone, and Emily Mouilso) will serve as panelists who each discuss a variety of ethical scenarios, and one presenter (Dr. Rachel Ammirati) will serve primarily as a moderator. Each panelist will present/discuss an ethical scenario related to training and education, followed by input from other panelists and opportunities for audience participation. Discussions of scenarios will conclude with a summary of the most relevant elements from the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethics Code, as well as additional pertinent resources. Presenter(s) Bios: Emily Mouilso Dr. Emily Mouilso earned her BA in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned a MS and PhD in psychology at the University of Georgia. Her predoctoral internship was completed at the Charleston Consortium, including work at the Ralph H Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Dr. Mouliso is a licensed psychologist in Georgia and board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Since 2015, she has been employed at the University of Georgia as a Clinical-track faculty member in the department of psychology. She worked as the Director of the Psychology Clinic from 2015 to 2021 and became the Director of Clinical Training in 2022. She supervises graduate students in assessment and treatment of adult outpatient clients in the Psychology Clinic and teaches graduate and undergraduate-level courses in clinical psychology, adult intervention with a focus on evidence-based treatment, ethics, and supervision. Dr. Mouilso also serves on the GPA Ethics Committee, the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee and co-chairs the Academic Affairs Committee. In 2022 she was named a fellow of GPA. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology specialty Board of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and she also serves as an APA Site Visitor and is a member of the UGA Diversity Advisory Council. Nadine Kaslow Nadine J. Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor, Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Director of the Atlanta Trauma Alliance, Emory University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Chief Psychologist and Director of Wellbeing, Resilience, and Flourishing, Emory@Grady Health System; and Director of Postdoctoral Residency Training, Emory University School of Medicine. In 2012, she received a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Pepperdine University. The 2014 President of the American Psychological Association (APA), Dr. Kaslow is Past President of APA’s Divisions of Clinical Psychology (12), Psychologists in Public Service (18), Family Psychology (43), and Psychotherapy (29), as well as the American Board of Clinical Psychology and the American Board of Professional Psychology. She is the Former Chair and Board Member Emeritus of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). Former Editor of the Journal of Family Psychology, Dr. Kaslow was a Primary Care Public Policy Fellow through the United States Public Health Service, a fellow of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program, and a Fellow of the Woodruff Leadership Academy. She has received numerous awards including: APA’s Distinguished Contributions for Education and Training Award, an APA Presidential Citation for assisting displaced interns and postdoctoral fellows in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, APPIC’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Training, a Heiser Award for her legislative advocacy efforts, Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for inspiring her junior colleagues to develop effective programs in the community, Grady Health Foundation’s Inspiring Mentor Award, Emory University’s Thomas Jefferson Award, Distinguished Member of Psi Chi, Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus Nikki J. Randall Servant Leadership Award, Emory University School of Medicine Lifetime Service and Leadership Award, Emory’s Women of Excellence Award for Distinguished Leadership, Emory@Grady Career Impact Award, and the Atlanta Magazine’s Women Making an Impact Award. The recipient of multiple federal and foundation grants, she has published over 370 articles and seven books including Essential psychotherapies 4th edition, Supporting trainees with competence problems: A practical guide for psychology trainers, the Oxford Handbook of Education and Training in Professional Psychology, and Advancing the science of suicidal behavior. A member of Rosalynn Carter’s Mental Health Advisory Board, she is a nationally recognized expert in suicide and depression, family violence, psychology education and training and clinical supervision, patient- and family- centered care, leadership development, global mental health, and psychological interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kaslow is the psychologist for the Atlanta Ballet and a frequent media guest. Erin Tone Dr. Erin Tone (formerly McClure) is a professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Georgia State University (GSU) psychology department. She joined the GSU faculty in 2005 and has been recognized for her work there with the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award in 2018 and Georgia State University’s Alumni Distinguished Professor Award in 2020. A board-certified clinical psychologist with special interests in the ways in which emotional states, particularly anxiety, affect social behavior in both adults and children, her research has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Tone is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, has served on study sections for the National Institutes of Health, and served as an Associate Editor for the journal Clinical Psychological Science from 2016-2020. In addition, she sits on the Editorial Boards of the journals Development and Psychopathology and Journal of Family Psychology and serves as a member of the board for the Council of Clinical Directors of Psychology (CUDCP). Rachel Ammirati Rachel J. Ammirati, PhD, ABPP is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Vice Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine. She also serves as Co-Director of Psychology Continuing Education for Emory University School of Medicine, and Director of Psychology Continuing Education for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Ammirati is a licensed clinical psychologist in Georgia, board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and an expert Unified Protocol Trainer. She provides clinical supervision to advanced psychology and psychiatry trainees, and she has published peer-reviewed articles relevant to clinical supervision. In 2011, she received the Stephen Nowicki Jr. Clinical Psychology Teaching and Mentoring Award, Emory University Department of Psychology, and in 2020, she received the Dr. Carol L. Webb Award for Excellence In Teaching, Grady Health System. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify at least one ethical Principal or Standard germane to each of the training-/education-related ethical scenarios 2. Describe at least one potential approach to addressing/resolving each of the ethical scenarios discussed 3. Discuss how potential approaches to addressing/resolving ethical scenarios may differ for more advanced, versus less advanced, trainees

F2. GPAGS Flash Talks

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GPAGS Flash Talks		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	12:30 PM	1:30 PM	4/26/2024 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Five minute presentations from psychology undergraduate and graduate students. Presentations can include original research (qualitative or quantitative), theoretical or conceptual discussions, literature reviews, and case studies.

F3. Friday Afternoon- Please Select to Register

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5. FEATURED WORKSHOP- ETHICS- The APA Ethics Code Revision: Current Status and Useful Insights		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	1:45 PM	5:15 PM	4/26/2024 1:45 PM - 5:15 PM Presenter: Linda F. Campbell, PhD; Anita Brown, PhD CE Credits: 3 ETHICS Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Revision of the APA Ethics Codes was initiated in 2019 and will provide a template that is mandated to be “transformative” by the governing body of the APA. It promises to address contemporary issues such as cultural competence and technology while maintaining the core principles and standards that are recognized both in the discipline of Psychology and more broadly in society. This session will describe how the process of revising the Code has evolved and provide current status of the revision in key areas of psychological education and training; research; assessment; practice and consultation. Presenter(s) Bios: Dr. Campbell is a Professor in the Counseling and Human Development Department at the University of Georgia. She is also the Director of the Center for Counseling which is the training clinic for doctoral students in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Campbell serves as Vice-President of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychology and is the Chair of the APA Ethics Code Task Force to revise the APA Ethics Code. Dr. Campbell is first author of the APA Ethics Code Commentary and the more recent Casebook on Telepsychology. She has authored numerous texts and books chapters in the area of ethics and is an associate editor of Practice Innovations . She was Co-Chair of the APA Telepsychology Guidelines Task Force and Co-Chair of the APA Assessment and Evaluation Guidelines. Additionally, she is a past chair of the APA Board of Education and the APA Ethics Committee and was a member of the APA Board of Directors from 2014-2016. Dr. Campbell is a native of West Virginia and lives outside of Atlanta near Athens with her husband Alan and their Cavalier King. Dr. Brown is the Director of Professional Affairs for the Georgia Psychological Association where she supports members primarily in the area of advocacy for professional and insurance matters. Dr. Brown is a member of the current APA Ethics Code Revision Task Force and has served as both Chair of the Ethics Committee and President of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical Psychology program, her career has included practice in public and private settings and in the military as a prescribing psychologist. She was on the staff of the American Psychological Association in both the Practice and Education Directorates and has been the Chair of the Psychology Department at her alma mater Hampton University, VA. She is a Fellow of the Georgia Psychological Association and effective in January 2024 Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association Division 55: Society for Prescribing Psychology. Dr. Brown resides In College Park GA with her husband Gerard Catus, where she is actively involved with community and business development. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to identify major areas of revision of the APA Ethics Code, describe the areas of technology that newly apply to ethical practice, describe the advances in data collection and retention that apply to psychological research, discuss expansions in informed consent, and describe the newly developed area of professional responsibility.

F4. PAC Lakeside Social

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Lakeside Social- Food Trucks at Longwood Park		4/26/2024	4/26/2024	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	4/26/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Presenter: GPA-PAC Join the Georgia Psychological Association Political Action Committee (PAC) at 6:00 PM for some fresh air and socializing during the evening of Friday, April 26th! We will host a lakeside soirée and fundraiser with local food trucks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). It will be held at Longwood Park, located at the banks of Lake Lanier - and less than 2 miles from the conference. This is a terrific opportunity to connect with colleagues, while allowing yourself to stretch your legs in a beautiful setting after a day of conferencing. There will also be a drawing for prizes. There is no cost for admission, but the food and beverages are available for fees set by the vendors. Funds raised through donations and the drawing will help the nonpartisan GPA-PAC effectively advocate for our profession and to advance the interests of psychologists across the state.

S1. Saturday Morning- Please select one

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6. The Crossroads of Intersectionality and Infertility		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/27/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Monique Hunter, PhD; Meghna Patel, PhD, ABPP CE Credits: 3 Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Rates of women of color experiencing infertility are higher than recognized. There are significant barriers to accessing assisted reproductive technology (ART) for women of color and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. Stereotypes, misperceptions, and stigma affecting women of color and LGBTQ individuals further add to these barriers. There are also several factors that contribute to poorer reproductive outcomes for women of color and LGBTQ individuals participating in ART. This workshop will explore individual and social considerations relevant to providing culturally-informed mental health services for these marginalized groups who could benefit from ART. Presenter(s) Bios: Monique Hunter, PhD is Section Chief of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS). Her responsibilities in this role include overseeing multiple programs that provide mental health care and community integration services for marginalized populations, such as individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorder, unstable housing, and other profound psychosocial needs. She chartered and currently serves as chairperson of the AVAHCS Social Determinants of Health Workgroup, which is dedicated to identifying and eliminating inequities in health care access and outcomes for marginalized populations. She served as the inaugural chairperson of the AVAHCS Diversity Education Committee for Psychology Training, and was instrumental in developing learning opportunities such as the Multicultural Seminar Series and diversity clinical rotations. Dr. Hunter is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where she serves on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee and Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Minority Faculty Subcommittee. Dr. Hunter is a Participant Leader in the American Psychological Association (APA) Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology. She also serves as co-chairperson of American Psychological Association Division 18 Education and Training Subcommittee and chairperson of the Georgia Psychological Association Social Justice Advocacy Committee. Meghna Patel, PhD, ABPP is the Deputy Chief of the Mental Health Service Line at the Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS). In this role, she oversees multiple mental health treatment programs at various levels of care and provides clinical services. Dr. Patel is also involved in training of psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as psychiatry residents. One of her contributions to the training committee has been to help develop the Women Veterans Focus area, which provides specialized training opportunities for trainees in the Women’s Wellness Primary Care Mental Health Integration Clinic and the Military Sexual Trauma team. In addition to her clinical and administrative duties, she also serves on several AVAHCS and Emory committees, including the Women Veterans Health Committee at AVAHCS and the Women Faculty Subcommittee within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University. Dr. Patel also helped to develop and charter the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee within AVAHCS and was recently appointed to Emory’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee. Dr. Patel is also involved in regional and national psychology organizations, including serving as the Treasurer for the Georgia Psychological Association and is the Chair Elect for the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Women in Psychology. Learning Objectives: Identify 3 barriers to accessing assisted reproductive technology (ART) for women of color and LGBTQ individuals. Identify 3 factors contributing to poorer reproductive outcomes for women of color and LGBTQ individuals participating in ART. Discuss 3 individual and social considerations relevant to providing culturally-informed mental health services for persons of marginalized groups who could benefit from ART.
7. ETHICS- Testifying in Court for Psychologists		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/27/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Julie V. Battle, Ph.D. and Stephanie Woodard, J.D. CE Credits: 3 ETHICS Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: In this workshop, participants will learn basic legal knowledge to help them understand and interact with the court system, including differences between the different types of courts and the people involved. Participants will also learn about different types of witnesses as well as what to expect and how to prepare depending on the type of witness they will be. Finally, the presenters will review ethical issues related to testifying, tips on how to provide effective and ethical testimony, and common prosecutor and defense tactics. Presenter(s) Bios: Julie V. Battle is a Professor of Psychology who serves as the Chair of the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling at Brenau University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Houston in 1998 and then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Emory University. Her areas of expertise include Forensic Interviewing, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Victimization, Sexual Abuse, Parenting, and Child Abuse Prevention. Dr. Battle is a licensed psychologist who works with law enforcement and DFCS in child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other child trauma cases. Her role is to conduct forensic interviews with children who have made allegations of abuse and to serve as an expert witness in court when these cases are prosecuted. Over the past 23 years, she has conducted over 2400 forensic interviews and has testified in court as an expert witness over 150 times. Dr. Battle has also done a number of presentations at conferences as well as to various groups (e.g., law enforcement officers, therapists, coaches) on topics including mandated reporting, differences between forensic interviewing and therapy, disclosure of sexual abuse, and prevention of sexual abuse. Stephanie Woodard is the elected Solicitor - General, state court prosecutor in Hall County, Georgia. She received her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law in 1996 and her license to practice law in that same year. Her legal career has consisted of prosecution with a focus of gender-based violence through intimate partner violence and sexual assault, with a time period spent in private practice. Throughout her legal career, Ms. Woodard has focused on psychological aspects of the criminal justice system - both in understanding causality of criminal offenses and in understanding victim impact and appropriate judicial responses to both offender and victim. She has been active legislatively around public policy issues such as criminal justice reform, child advocacy, and understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences, as well as substance abuse and addictions issues in accountability court systems. Ms. Woodard has been a presenter and educator for the Prosecuting Attorneys Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts, Georgia Peace Officers Training Council, and Child Advocacy Centers of Georgia. Learning Objectives: Explain the court system, including differences between the different types of courts and the various people involved, different types of witnesses, and how to prepare for court depending on type of witness you are called to be. Summarize ethical issues relevant for mental health professionals who testify in court and discuss how to provide effective and ethical testimony. Review common prosecutor and defense tactics and professional/ethical ways to respond.
8. Creative Collaborations: Technology x Therapy		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	9:00 AM	12:15 PM	4/27/2024 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Presenter: Allison LoPilato, PhD; Rebecca Schneider, PhD CE Credits: 3 Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: Technology is a powerful ally for psychologists, offering novel ways to enhance and personalize care. While some may fear that technology will one day replace us or dehumanize the therapeutic relationship, this view fails to appreciate the strategic ways in which these tools can be used to our advantage. This workshop will showcase the creative and practical applications of technology in clinical care for anxiety, OCD, and depression. We will explore how artificial intelligence (AI), ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and digital platforms can be used to make treatment more engaging, personalized, and impactful. By embracing these tools we can improve the quality of care we offer our patients without compromising connection. Presenter(s) Bios: Allison LoPilato, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Emory Department of Psychiatry, Director of the Emory Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and Co-Director of the Child & Adolescent Mood Program. She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of youth mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, and suicidality. She has extensive training in DBT and CBT interventions, and is passionate about making clinical care more dynamic, engaging, and personalized. Dr. LoPilato is also an NIH-funded clinical research investigator focused on identifying new intervention targets for youth mood disorders and designing teen-driven care. She co-developed an adolescent treatment manual and has given several national clinical workshops on adolescent depression treatment. Dr. LoPilato has published several research papers and clinical guides on mental health, childhood adversity, stress and treatment in youth populations. Rebecca Schneider, PhD is an Assistant Professor and licensed psychologist at the Emory University School of Medicine. She is the Director of the Child OCD Program at Emory (COPE), a telehealth-based intensive outpatient program for youth with OCD. Dr. Schneider received her PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her clinical and research interests focus on using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to enhance exposure treatment for OCD, anxiety, and misophonia in youth. She incorporates humor into treatment through creative, technology-based group exposure games. Dr. Schneider has published research papers and given numerous presentations on ACT, emotion dysregulation, OCD, and anxiety in youth. Learning Objectives: Discuss the opportunities and benefits of different technological tools (e.g., AI, EMA, passive sensing, digital platforms) in clinical care. Implement creative and practical applications of technology with patients. Address common fears and misconceptions related to technology use in therapy.

S2. Saturday Business Lunch

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AM-- Saturday Business Meeting lunch		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	12:15 PM	1:45 PM	4/27/2024 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Annual business meeting for GPA members. Boxed lunch provided.

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09. Suicide Assessment, Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention with Individuals and Families		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	2:00 PM	5:15 PM	4/27/2024 2:00 PM - 5:15 PM Presenter: Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, ABPP CE Credits: 3 Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: This workshop highlights the continuum of suicidal behavior as a national public health crisis. Attention is paid to conducting suicide risk assessments and formulating risk, with consideration of risk and protective factors. Evidence-informed and culturally-responsive strategies are detailed for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, therapy (individual, couple/family), and postvention. Therapists’ reactions to working with individuals who are suicidal and/or families/communities following a death by suicide are examined. Ethical issues related to working with suicidal persons and families/communities following a death by suicide are explored. Throughout the workshop, clinical examples are used and the audience is engaged actively in dialogue. Presenter(s) Bios: Nadine J. Kaslow, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emory University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Chief Psychologist, Grady Health System; and Director of Postdoctoral Residency Training, Emory University School of Medicine. She directs the Nia Project, a culturally responsive empowerment-based comprehensive clinical intervention and research program for African American women suicide attempters with a history of interpersonal violence. In 2012, she received a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Pepperdine University. Board certified in clinical psychology, couple and family psychology, and clinical child and adolescent psychology, Dr. Kaslow is the past president (2014) of the American Psychological Association (APA). She has held many other national psychology leadership roles including serving as past president/chair of four divisions of the APA, the American Board of Clinical Psychology, the American Board of Professional Psychology, and the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). She is also the former editor of the Journal of Family Psychology. A Primary Care Public Policy Fellow through the United States Public Health Service, Fellow of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program, and Fellow of the Woodruff Leadership Academy, she is now launching and co-directing a Women’s Leadership Program through the Emory University School of Medicine. She has received numerous awards including: APA’s Distinguished Contributions for Education and Training Award, an APA Presidential Citation, APPIC’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Training, Heiser Award for legislative advocacy, Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for inspiring junior colleagues to develop effective programs in the community, Grady Health Foundation’s Inspiring Mentor Award, Emory University’s Thomas Jefferson Award, Distinguished Member of Psi Chi, Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus Nikki J. Randall Servant Leadership Award, Emory University School of Medicine Lifetime Service and Leadership Award, Emory’s Women of Excellence Award for Distinguished Leadership, Emory@Grady Career Impact Award, and the Atlanta Magazine’s Women Making an Impact Award. With close to 30 years of continuous federal and foundation funding, she has been a prolific writer with over 370 articles and seven books. A member of Rosalynn Carter’s Mental Health Advisory Board, she is a nationally recognized expert in culturally responsive assessment and treatment for suicidal persons, family violence, couple/family psychology, psychology education/training and supervision, leadership development, global mental health, and psychological interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kaslow is the psychologist for the Atlanta Ballet and a frequent media guest. Learning Objectives: Describe the fundamentals of suicide risk assessment, risk formulation, documentation, and disposition Utilize evidence-informed and culturally-relevant strategies for preventing suicidal behavior, treating individuals who are suicidal, and intervening with families and communities following a death by suicide Be attuned to own reactions to working with suicidal individuals and interacting with family members and the broader community following a death by suicide Develop an approach to coping effectively with these challenging clinical and ethical situations when interacting with suicidal persons or family members and the community after a death by suicide
10. ETHICS- What's Shame Got To Do With It? Case Study Examination in Ethical Decision Making.		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	2:00 PM	5:15 PM	4/27/2024 2:00 PM - 5:15 PM Presenter: Amy Todey, PhD; Tomina Schwenke, PhD ABPP; Nancy McGarrah, PhD; Emily Mouilso, PhD CE Credits: 3 ETHICS Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: This workshop will help participants examine emotional barriers to engaging in appropriate ethical decision making. Presenters will describe practical tools that psychologists can use to navigate difficult ethical quandaries. Participants will learn about the resources and supports available to them using a four pronged approach to navigating ethical dilemmas. The workshop will include information from members of the GPA Ethics committee and group discussion of case vignettes. Presenter(s) Bios: Amy Todey, PhD is a licensed psychologist with areas of specialty in divorce and child custody as well as neurodevelopmental psychology. Dr. Todey received her PhD from University of Georgia and completed her postdoctoral training at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Todey is a member of the GPA Ethics Committee. She has presented at regional and national conferences on issues of ethics, clinician issues in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mental health in the context of divorce and child custody issues. Tomina J. Schwenke, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed and board-certified psychologist. She is a nationally certified sign language interpreter (CI/CT), with a specialized certificate in mental health interpreting (QMHI). In 2023, she earned s a juris master’s degree from Emory School of Law. She is an Assistant Professor in the Emory Psychiatry and Law Service and is the director of Emory’s jail-based Competency Restoration program. She holds the clinical distinction of Senior Psychologist within the Emory Clinic where she provides therapy to a variety of patients including those who are D/deaf and hard-of-hearing. She was previously in private practice and was a forensic evaluator for the State of Georgia, DBHDD. Early in her career she provided services in sign language to families at the Foundling Hospital as well as the Lexington School and Lexington Center for the Deaf. She was awarded the Richard Morrel Community Commitment Award (Emory), the Martin Seligman Research in Psychology and Deafness Award (ADARA), Outstanding Journal Article Award (JADARA), the Dennis Brady Service Award (CUNY), and the Excellence in Patient Care Award (Emory Healthcare). Nancy A. McGarrah, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in Georgia since 1984, after receiving her doctorate from Emory University in 1983. She works with children and their families including evaluation, therapy and court testimony. Her areas of specialization are child trauma and forensic psychology. She is a Fellow of the Georgia Psychological Association (GPA) and has served as President and Chaired the Ethics and Children’s Legal and Legislative Issues committees. She is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), and served on its Ethics Committee, including being Chair (2009-2010). Dr. McGarrah received the Karl Heiser Presidential Award from APA in 2000 for Advocacy on Behalf of Professional Psychology. She was the Georgia representative to the APA Council of Representatives (2013-2016) and currently is on the Board of Directors of the Division of Independent Practice of APA. She also was the recipient of the Power of Prevention Award in 2007 from Prevent Child Abuse Georgia. She has served on several Boards of community organizations, including the Methodist Children’s Home, Visions Anew, and Peter and Paul’s Place. She received a Presidential Citation in 2021 from the American Psychological Association, and a Mentoring Award in 2023 from the APA Division of Independent Practice. Dr. McGarrah speaks to numerous groups regarding abuse, trauma, divorce, child and family topics, media, and ethics. Dr. McGarrah has been an Adjunct Professor at Emory University and a Guest Lecturer at Emory Law School and Emory School of Medicine. She is in private practice with Cliff Valley Psychologists, which she co-founded in 1985. Dr. Emily Mouilso earned her BA in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned a MS and PhD in psychology at the University of Georgia. Her predoctoral internship was completed at the Charleston Consortium, including work at the Ralph H Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Dr. Mouliso is a licensed psychologist in Georgia and board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Since 2015, she has been employed at the University of Georgia as a Clinical-track faculty member in the department of psychology. She worked as the Director of the Psychology Clinic from 2015 to 2021 and became the Director of Clinical Training in 2022. She supervises graduate students in assessment and treatment of adult outpatient clients in the Psychology Clinic and teaches graduate and undergraduate-level courses in clinical psychology, adult intervention with a focus on evidence-based treatment, ethics, and supervision. Dr. Mouilso also serves on the GPA Ethics Committee, the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee and co-chairs the Academic Affairs Committee. In 2022 she was named a fellow of GPA. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology specialty Board of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and she also serves as an APA Site Visitor and is a member of the UGA Diversity Advisory Council. Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will be able to Describe the four pronged approach to ethical decision-making Identify 2 to 3 resources to use when faced with a difficult ethical dilemma Identify ones own emotional factors that may arise when making difficult ethical decisions.
11. A Fine Line: Balancing Safety and Harm in Youth Suicide Risk Management		4/27/2024	4/27/2024	2:00 PM	5:15 PM	4/27/2024 2:00 PM - 5:15 PM Presenter: Allison LoPilato, PhD CE Credits: 3 Workshop Level: Intermediate Workshop Description: The youth suicide crisis demands that all psychologists who work with youth be well-prepared to assess and manage suicide risk. Unfortunately, psychologists must manage this risk without clear guidance or the assistance of evidence-based options. As a result, inpatient hospitalization has become the default treatment for suicidal youth. However, this approach comes with potential harm that is routinely overlooked. This workshop will review the challenges of managing youth suicide risk in clinical practice. We will discuss the current state of youth suicide risk, harm of hospitalization, factors to consider in decisions about hospitalization, and strategies for managing suicide risk outpatient. Presenter(s) Bios: Allison LoPilato, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Emory Department of Psychiatry, Director of the Emory Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and Co-Director of the Child & Adolescent Mood Program. She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of youth mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, and suicidality. She has extensive training in DBT and CBT interventions, and a passion for working with suicidal youth. Dr. LoPilato is also an NIH-funded clinical research investigator focused on identifying new intervention targets for youth mood disorders and designing teen-driven care. She co-developed an adolescent treatment manual and has given several national clinical workshops on adolescent depression treatment. Dr. LoPilato is also the author of several research papers and book chapters on mental health, childhood adversity, stress and treatment in youth populations. Learning Objectives: Summarize the current state of suicide risk, prediction, and prevention/intervention in youth. Describe the potential harms of inpatient hospitalization for suicidal youth. Discuss the range of legal, clinical, and personal factors that drive hospitalization decisions and common stuck points. Utilize best practices and strategies for managing suicide risk in an outpatient setting.

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