VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 GSAP CONFERENCE



This conference is principally an in-person conference. Select sessions (listed below) may be attended
synchronously/virtually.
Those attending virtually, this will be a synchronous/real time offering.



The 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.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: The Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology will be seeking Georgia Psychological Association Approval of Continuing Education hours for the 2023 conference. Sessions denoted with an asterisk * are pending GPA-Approval.

Per GA licensing board rules: Psychologists must attend in-person in order to receive continuing education credit hours.



fRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH VIRTUAL SESSIONS





8:30AM-4:15PM
(6 Hours)



* The Art of Counseling: Adlerian Relational Therapy (ART)

(INTERMEDIATE))

Gary Bauman, PhD, LPC, CPCS





There is an art to counseling which encompasses multiple factors, many of these factors can be seen in other contemporary forms of therapy. Adler, however, intentionally highlighted the significance of forming and utilizing an egalitarian relationship to encourage change, while also examining the client's lifestyle, to help create insight for the client who wishes to reorient toward a increased social engagement in order to overcome persistent challenges.

Participants will:

1) Identify and utilize the stages of Adlerian counseling through observations of demonstrations, simulation practice and examination of case studies.

2) Demonstrate the ability to form a therapeutic alliance through cultivating an egalitarian working relationship with clients while obtaining significant clinical information to form an Adlerian Treatment Plan.

3) Utilize the Adlerian construct of social interest to motivate clients to examine core struggles as well as to create motivation to instigate change in their lives

4) Apply several methods for examining the client's lifestyle as well as utilizing client's strengths to nurture the courage clients need to embrace challenges where one's lifestyle has been ineffective for solving current problems.

5) Utilize several Adlerian treatment methods for examining the private logic and core fears of clients in order to build upon a corrective relational experience and motivate individuals, couples and families to improve social relationships.

6) Apply the Adlerian construct of reorientation of lifestyle with diverse clientele/ issues and address the unique challenges faced by clients who have experienced marginalization and have lacked appropriate supportive resources.



FRIDAY EVENING PLENARY
4:30PM-6:45PM
(2 CE Hours)



* Belonging, Striving, & Courage: An Introduction to Adlerian Principles

(INTRODUCTORY)

Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS





This interactive presentation will explore the history and principles of Adlerian theory and relate these concepts to current-day therapeutic work. Adlerian concepts will be integrated with practical therapeutic applications that participants can use in their clinical work. Case studies will be explored and therapeutic applications demonstrated.

Participants will:

1) Describe the Adlerian theoretical framework from a therapeutic perspective.

2) Apply the Adlerian theoretical framework (e.g., Five Life Tasks) to practical aspects of therapeutic practice.

3) Demonstrate Adlerian therapeutic techniques to use with clients in various scenarios.



SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH VIRTUAL SESSIONS





SATURDAY MORNING PLENARY
8:30AM-10AM
(1.5 CE Hours)



* Belongingness:
The Universal Need

(INTRODUCTORY)

Susan Belangee PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP





Alfred Adler was the first to propose belongingness as a fundamental need. Many assessments measure it and studies demonstrate links between belongingness and positive mental health or the lack thereof and negative mental health. This session explains this universal need, ways to assess it and to increase it.

Participants will:

1) Explain the concept of belongingness and why it has become the universal need.

2) Discuss the common assessment approaches, including Adlerian instruments, that can be used to measure belongingness in mental health.

3) Demonstrate strategies that foster belongingness as an essential component of good mental health and wellness.



10:15-11:45AM
(1.5 Hours)



Gemeinschaftsgefühl in the Bedroom:
An Adlerian Approach to Intimacy and Sexuality

(INTRODUCTORY)

Lindsay K. Hill, M.Ed., LPC





Adler’s task of love/intimacy is one of the greatest challenges of life. How we engage in this task is based upon our individual lifestyles, and is related to our sexuality and intimacy patterns and practices. Come learn practical and creative ways to understand and fulfill this life task!
Participants will:
1) Identify and discuss definitions of as well as differences between sexuality and intimacy through the Adlerian lens
2) Describe how their lifestyle patterns are revealed through their sexuality and intimacy practices (and vice versa).



1-4:15PM
(3 Hours)



* Birth Order Interviews: A Technique for a Diversity of Clients

(INTRODUCTORY

Kristen Aycock, PhD





Alfred Adler was one of the first theorists to use birth order in practice, and it continues to be a useful and fun addition to lifestyle assessment. This workshop will teach birth order from an Adlerian perspective and help you utilize it with various client populations.

Participants will:

1) Differentiate between ordinal and psychological birth order.

2) Identify typical characteristics of each birth order position as well as modifications for clients from a variety of cultures and families.

3) Practice culturally-sensitive birth order interviews.



SATURDAY EVENING PLENARY
4:30PM-6:45PM
(2 CE Hours)



* Adler Deconstructed

(INTRODUCTORY)

Kristen Aycock, Ph.D.,
Susan Belangee, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP,
Michele Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP,
Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS,
Pamela Corsentino, LPC,
Stacy Sampson, MS, LPC, CPCS, NCC,
Devin Mathews, MS, APC, NCC





In the form of a panel presentation, several presenters will deconstruct Adlerian theory to teach its basic concepts and provide examples of its use in practice. Discussion will vary to include topics related to Adlerian theory, mutlticulturalism in Adlerian theory, issues facing the profession today, and questions from participants.

Participants will:

1) Summarize basics of Adlerian theory and its use among a diverse clientele.

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



SUNDAY, AUGUST 27TH VIRTUAL SESSIONS





8:30-11:45AM
(3 Hours)



* The Role of Adlerian Concepts in
Ethical Decision-Making

(INTRODUCTORY)

Susan Belangee, PhD, LPC, ACS, DNASAP & Michele Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP





This presentation will be an interactive lecture and discussion using Adlerian concepts to explore perceptions of self, others, and the world. Presenters will introduce and explain major Adlerian concepts (lifestyle, the purposefulness of behavior, private logic, etc.). Dyads and small groups will be used to illustrate the interactions between Adlerian ideas and ethics and to encourage participants to self-reflect on them. ACA and APA codes of ethics will be introduced by the presenters for discussion by the participants.

Participants will:

1) Describe numerous Adlerian concepts and how those concepts influence self-perceptions and beliefs.

2) Discuss the connection between their unique views of self, others, the world and ethical dilemmas.

3) Explain how aspects of self interact with ethical decision-making models.



END OF CONFERENCE PLENARY
1PM-3:15PM
(2 CE Hours)



* "Common Sense from a Common Adlerian"

(INTRODUCTORY)

Gary Bauman, PhD, LPC, CPCS





Common Sense is the basis for normalizing human behavior, emotions and thoughts, yet most individuals tend to filter their perspectives of life's experiences and challenges through a unique private lens that often defies logic and common sense in favor of skewed and self-protective views of one's experiences.

Participants will:.

1) Identify & assess clients’ use of private logic in contrast to awareness of common sense in how they address life problems and challenges.

2) Discuss how to intervene with clients by helping them examine their own private logic and contrast such thoughts and emotions against more commonly held reactions.



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COUNSELORS: The 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.



PSYCHOLOGISTS: The Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology will be seeking Georgia Psychological Association Approval of Continuing Education hours for the 2023 conference. Sessions denoted with an asterisk * are pending GPA-Approval.



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