Adlerians in Action 2020

 

August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2020

 

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

 

20 Total Continuing Education Hours Offered

 

Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6816. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

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COUNSELORS: As an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, the Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology conference meets the licensing board Rule 135-9-.01 requirements as a Provider of Continuing Education hours. 

 

PSYCHOLOGISTS: GSAP will be seeking Georgia Psychological Association approval of Continuing Education hours for the 2020 conference.  Sessions denoted with an asterisk * are pending GPA Approval.

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The conference provides skills & education at the introductory and intermediate levels and is intended for mental health professionals in a variety of settings, as well as students.

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For more information or to register online go to www.adlergeorgia.org

 

Continuing Education credit will NOT be provided to those missing more than

15 minutes of the session attended.

 

 

To see the conference schedule please go to the 2020 Conference Schedule tab above.

 

 

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21^st 2020

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(3 CE Hours)  (Introductory) (Seminar)

*Out and About: Ethical Considerations Working with the LGBTQ Population

Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC  &  Devin Mathews, BS, MS Candidate

 

This interactive presentation will explore the relevant ethical codes for counselors and psychologists working with the    LGBTQ population, including special sub-populations such as individuals living in rural areas and those diagnosed as HIV-positive. Adlerian theory and life tasks will be demonstrated as useful for the ethical counseling of LGBTQ individuals.

 

Participants will:

1) Apply one or more ethical decision-making models to case studies involving LGBTQ clients.

2) Describe the demographics, challenges, and successes of the LGBTQ community.

3) Explain the relevant ethical codes for working with LGBTQ clients in their profession.

4) Demonstrate how Adlerian theory and life tasks can be ethically applied to working with LGBTQ clients.

5) Discuss ethical considerations for working with special populations within the LGBTQ population, such as individuals living in rural areas, and those diagnosed as HIV-positive. 

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 (3 CE Hours)  (Introductory) (Lecture + Demonstration)

Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship Via the TABER Method of Incorporating Early Recollections into Therapy

Michele R. Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP & Brandy K. Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT

 

This workshop will focus on educating clinicians and educators on the use of the TABER method and application of early recollections to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. The workshop will include interactive discussion, a live demonstration, and a question and answer section for participants to gain a better understanding of the TABER method.

 

Participants will:

1) Discuss the application of early recollections for establishing a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship.

2) Discuss the application of early recollections when considering their use for different theoretical orientations but specifically within an Adlerian theoretical perspective.

3) Discuss and demonstrate the application of the TABER method for using early recollections to establish a strong therapeutic relationship.

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(3 CE Hours)  (Introductory) (Seminar)

*The Integration of Adlerian Theory and Ethics

Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC

The first part of this session will encourage participants to explore their understanding of the ACA and APA code of ethics from an Adlerian perspective utilizing a personality priorities exercise. The second part of this session will involve participants challenging their knowledge of the ACA and APA codes of ethics. 

 

Participants will be able to:

1)  Identify their own Adlerian personality priority. 

2)  Use their personality priority to explain how this priority influences their views of ethics and issues of diversity.

3)  Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the ACA and APA codes of ethics.

 

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 (3 CE Hours) (Intermediate) (Demonstration)

Sexual Intimacy and the Adlerian Life Task of Love

Stacy Sampson, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS

 

Clinicians often avoid addressing sexual topics with clients, usually to avoid discomfort, however most clients feel relief upon learning they can process difficulties in a supportive environment. This workshop aims to increase clinicians' abilities to help clients tackle the Life Task of Love/Intimacy pertaining to sexual health.

 

Partcipants will:

1) Discuss Adler's concept of the Life Task of Love/Intimacy and how this impacts relationships.

2) Gain knowledge around sexual intimacy to increase comfort level in addressing issues with clients in therapy.

3) Demonstrate therapeutic strategies to aid in helping clients process their Love/Intimacy struggles.

 

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 (3 CE Hours) (Intermediate) (Demonstration)

Family Constellation, Birth Order, and Purposefulness of Behavior: Helping Clients To Free Themselves from Unhelpful Patterns

Susan Belangee, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP

 

This workshop focuses on Adler’s early childhood concepts and how to use them in clinical practice to help clients change unhelpful habits. Demonstrations and discussions will offer participants hands-on experience with Adlerian-based assessments for these concepts.

 

Participants will:

1. Explain the Adlerian concepts connected to early childhood experiences.

2. Utilize their own experiences as a way to conceptualize possible client issues.

3. Discuss case vignettes with varied presenting concerns and examine them for Adlerian concepts.

4. Demonstrate how to collect client information from Adlerian-based assessment tools.

 

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(2 CE Hours)  (Introductory) (Lecture/Seminar)

*Conceptualizing Adlerian Thoery   (Panel Discussion)

Susan Belangee, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP; Michele R. Frey, PhD., NCC, LPC, CPCS, ACS, DNASAP;

Richard Shook, PhD, LPC; Hallie Williams, LPC; Kristen Aycock, PhD; Brandy K. Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT

 

Several presenters will discuss basic concepts in Adlerian theory. Discussion will vary to include topics related to Adlerian theory, issues facing the profession today and questions from participants.

 

Objectives:

1)  Summarize basic concepts of Adlerian theory.           

2)  Recognize individual differences in perspectives and use of the theory.            

3)  Discuss personalized differences in the use of Adlerian theory to meet the needs of diverse clients.

 

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22^nd 2020

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 (3 CE Hours) (Introductory)  (Demonstration/Lecture)

 *An Adlerian Approach to the Acceptance and Commitment Prosocial Matrix

Richard E. Shook, Ph.D., Psychologist and LPC

 

The Acceptance and Commitment Prosocial Matrix from an Adlerian Perspective will be presented as a tool to assist clients and various groups to aid them to move forward toward their valued goals. Participants will experience using the matrix for both their personal growth and the growth of their clients, incorporating Adlerian concepts such as social interest and movement.

 

Participants will:

1) Be able, at a basic level, to apply the matrix, using an Adlerian perspective, across settings and populations.

2) Utilize the basic level Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix practicing within pairs and groups.

3) Be able to formulate a treatment plan using the basic level Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix with their clients.

 

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 (3 CE Hours) (Introductory) (Demonstration)

What is Up with This Kid? Conceptualizing a Client Using Adlerian Concepts

Brandy K. Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT

This workshop will combine lecture and demonstration on Adlerian Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy phases of therapy and the concepts of the goals of misbehavior, crucial c’s, and personality priorities. Participants will then practice conceptualizing a client using the goals of misbehavior, crucial c’s, and personality priorities.

 

Participants will:

1) Discuss the goals of misbehavior within Adlerian Play Therapy perspective.

2) Practice skills using the goals of misbehavior to guide clients to reorient their lifestyle.

3) Discuss the crucial c’s within Adlerian Play Therapy perspective in order to increase the clinician’s ability to conceptualize clients and assist the client in gaining insight into their lifestyle.

4) Discuss the personality priorities and practice skills using the personality priorities to assist clients to create movement in therapy.

 

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 (3 CE Hours) (Introductory) (Demonstration/Lecture)

The Fictional Finalism in Psychotherapy

Calvin D. Armerding, MA, LPC

 

Adler stated that when we identify fictional finalisms (or self-ideal), the reasons for individuals’ choices and behaviors become clear. This enhances the therapist’s ability to empathize, conceptualize cases, and plan treatment interventions. This workshop will demonstrate lifestyle investigation tactics and use case studies to empower therapists to discover fictional finalisms.

 

Participants will:

1)  Define fictional finalisms and recognize their importance in the etiology of symptoms.

2)  Identify Adlerian methods for assessing the fictional finalisms.

3)  Observe demonstrations of lifestyle investigation strategies.

4)  Apply tactics used to determine fictional finalisms with other participants.

5)  Utilize case studies to analyze psychosocial and lifestyle information to identify fictional finalisms.

 

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 (3 CE Hours) (Intermediate)  (Demonstration)

*Eating Disorders: What Every Adlerian Clinician Should Know

Susan Belangee, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP

 

This workshop offers an overview of how Adlerian theory can be used to effectively treat eating disorder symptoms and behaviors. Demonstrations and discussions will illuminate the concepts and strategies so participants will be better able to conceptualize and treat clients with eating issues.

 

Participants will:

1) Explain how early childhood experiences influence an individual’s culture of food and eating.

2) Discuss Adlerian psychology concepts and the links with eating disorders and related food issues.

3) Apply the theoretical concepts to case vignettes.

4) Explain the impact of society on an individual’s culture regarding food usage and consumption.

5) Discuss techniques for assessing severity of symptoms and making ethically sound decisions about appropriate treatment options.

 

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(3 CE Hours) (Intermediate) (Demonstration)

Healing from Trauma using Adlerian Principles

Stacy Sampson, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS

 

Trauma survivors frequently struggle to lessen their PTSD symptoms and to heal from their experiences. Participants will learn how to utilize Adlerian theoretical concepts and strategies to enhance their work during individual counseling sessions with survivors of trauma. The workshop will be comprised of lecture, discussion, and demonstrations of therapeutic strategies.

 

Objectives:

1) Review DSM diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the impact of trauma on clients’ well-being, and the importance of balancing knowledge of symptoms while avoiding pathologizing a client’s experiences.

2) Discuss the importance of empowerment as the foundation for the therapeutic process and empowerment’s connection to the Adlerian concepts of self-determination and holism.

3) Discuss ways to assist clients to create meaning for their lives and focus on growth from traumatic experiences.

4) Demonstrate therapeutic strategies for aiding in healing from trauma by focusing on client’s goals, strengths, superiority, and choices.

 

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 (3 CE Hours) (Intermediate) (Demonstration/Lecture)

Group Clinical Supervision: A Reflective Process

Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC

 

The use of reflecting teams in the supervision process encourages the engagement of all supervisees in the practice of skills and the promotion of professional growth. Together, we will explore the basic assumptions of reflecting team supervision and its connection with Adlerian theory. Demonstrations and practice will round out the session.

 

Participants will:

1)  Identify the desired attributes of a supervisor.

2)  List the stages of group supervision from an Adlerian Perspective.

3) Observe demonstration of the reflective process.

4)  Practice the reflective supervision group process in small groups.

 

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(2 CE Hours)  (Introductory) (Lecture/Seminar)

*Adlerian Theory in Action (Panel Discussion)

Susan Belangee, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP; Michele Frey, PhD, NCC, LPC, CPCS, ACS, DNASAP,

Richard Shook, PhD, LPC; Hallie Williams, LPC; Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC

 

Several presenters will provide information about Adlerian techniques and will demonstrate their use. Discussion will vary to include topics related to introduction of techniques with clients as well as the use of techniques with a variety of populations. Presenters will address questions from participants.

 

Participants will:

1) Observe demonstrations of a variety of Adlerian techniques.

2) Explain the technique and purpose of each demonstrated technique.

3) Discuss the usefulness of Adlerian techniques with various populations.

 

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23^rd 2020

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 (4 CE Hours) (Introductory) (Demonstration/Seminar)

Relationships, Boundaries, Emotions, and the Purposefulness of Conflict

 Gary Bauman, PhD, LPC, CPCS

 

Adler identified intimacy as one of the life tasks and indeed it is a task that requires social cooperation. The problem in most relationships is that individuals are bent on pursuing their own private goals without often being aware or mindful of the goals of their partner. These hidden agendas lead to boundary violations and emotional reactivity.  

 

Participants will:

1) Discuss and apply the basic Adlerian tenets of social interest, purposefulness of behaviors, early recollections, and the utilization of lifestyle for solving problems in couples counseling session.

2) Utilize early relationship recollections for revealing hidden expectations that couples form in the ideal stage of the relationship in order to better identify relationship strengths as well as perceived expectations for how the relationship should evolve.

3) Assess the purpose of relational conflict and be able to intervene with clients to help them navigate through issues of boundary violations, unspoken expectations, and difficulties with communication.

4) Apply the metaphor of the “imaginary fence” to help members of a couple relationship recognize and take responsibility for their contributions to the relationship.

5) Share how they intend to use this concept for self-understanding across the tasks of life.

 

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 (4 CE Hours) (Intermediate) (Demonstration)

*Using the BASIS-A in Counseling to Help Clients Struggling With Anxiety

Susan Belangee, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP

 

The BASIS-A Inventory helps counselors understand clients’ personality dynamics and purposefulness of behavior. Participants in this workshop will use themselves as guides to learn how to utilize the BASIS-A to treat clients with anxiety issues.

 

Participants will:

1) Discuss the role that lifestyle plays in developing and maintaining  anxiety symptoms.

2) Explain Adler’s concept of lifestyle and how it is formed.

3) Apply the concept of lifestyle to case vignettes.

4) Demonstrate lifestyle assessment techniques for clients with anxiety.

5) Utilize their own BASIS-A scores to practice giving feedback to clients.

6) Calculate BASIS-A raw scores and interpret the scale scores.

 

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 (4 CE Hours) (Intermediate) (Lecture/Demonstration)

Clinical Supervision:  Using Early Recollections to Establish a Strong and Trusting Supervisory Relationship

Michele R. Frey, PhD, NCC, LPC, CPCS, ACS, DNASAP

Brandy K. Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT

 

This workshop will focus on educating potential and actual counseling supervisors on the extensive history and multi-theoretical use of early recollections in counseling and psychotherapy with a specific discussion on use from an Adlerian orientation. The workshop will include interactive discussion, a live demonstration, and triad/dyad participant practice.

 

Participants will:

1) Discuss the history of early recollection use relevant to theories of psychotherapy and clinical supervision.

2) Discuss the application of early recollections when considering their use for different theoretical orientations but specifically within an Adlerian supervision perspective.

3) Demonstrate the application of early recollections relevant to supervisory and/or therapeutic relationships.

 

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You will be contacted by email should the conference need to be canceled for any reason.

 

 

Conference registration and refund available through August 10th, 2020. A $10 administration fee will be charged. Cancellations (postmarked/time stamped) August 11th, 2020 or after will be refunded half the registration fee. No Refunds after August 20th, 2020.

 

To register Go to the Registration tab above.

 

There is no need to select sessions for the virtual conference as room size will not be an issue.

 

It is up to the discretion of the presenters if they would like to share their powerpoint presentations and/or handouts.

 

Disclaimer: The presentations are for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the only or best approaches and participants waive any claim they may have against GSAP for assurances on information presented. Due to conference topics, only those registered for the conference will be permitted to attend workshops.