Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology ADLERIANS IN ACTION 2024 CONFERENCE
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.
GSAP has received Georgia
Psychological Association Approval of Continuing Education hours for select sessions. Those sessions denoted with an asterisk * indicate sessions approved by GPA.
Per GA licensing board rules:
Psychologists must attend in-person in order to receive continuing education
credit hours.
This conference is principally an in-person conference. Select sessions may be attended synchronously/virtually. Please see Virtual tab for sessions available virtually.
The conference provides skill & education at the INTRODUCTORY and INTERMEDIATE levels and is intended for mental health professionals in a variety of settings, as well as students. You do not need to be at a particular level of experience to attend intermediate level sessions.
How Self-Awareness Affects Ethical Decision Making: An Adlerian Application
(INTRODUCTORY) ETHICS
Susan Belangee, PhD, NCC, LPC, ACS, DNASAP
This session offers counselors hands-on activities that illustrate how family dynamics and Adlerian concepts relate to ethical decision making and potentially risky counselor behaviors. Common ethical sanctions and ACA codes will be incorporated.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Explain how family dynamics influence the development of critical thinking skills that will be used in ethical decision making. 2. Describe private logic, lifestyle, and inferiority feelings and how they can impact sound or risky practices with clients. 3. Discuss the ACA codes most often involved in ethical dilemmas and how Adlerian concepts relate to these situations.
HALF DAY SESSION 1PM-4:15PM (3 CE HOURS)
Adler vs. Gottman: Marital Relationships Need a Strong Underlying Friendship
(INTRODUCTORY)
LaShanna S. Stephens, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
This didactic workshop is crafted to help participants gain an understanding of Adlerian and Gottman's couples therapy. The workshop will outline both Adlerian and Gottman theories as well as techniques and how to implement both in practice.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Describe Adler’s approach to marital counseling. 2. Verbalize an understanding of Gottman’s Couples Therapy Method. 3. Discuss several basic techniques of both Adlerian and Gottman’s Couples Therapy Method.
8:30AM-4:15PM FULL DAY SESSION (6 CE HOURS)
Narrative Elements of Adlerian Psychology
(INTRODUCTORY)
Calvin Armerding, MA, LPC-S (SC)
People live in unified stories - not in a tapestry of isolated thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. This workshop will explore how an understanding of narrative enhances Adlerian counseling strategies like lifestyle investigation using pop culture films, case studies, and live demonstrations. Active participation is encouraged in discussion and demonstrations.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Identify numerous narrative elements and how they relate to Adlerian Psychology. 2. Analyze film and other literary modalities through the lens of Adlerian Psychology. 3. Verbalize ways in which an Adlerian understanding of story impacts lifestyle investigation and therapeutic interventions. 4. Describe how early recollections, dreams, family constellation, etc. contain narrative elements. 5. Discuss live demonstrations & case studies that further illustrate the importance of a narrative approach to Adlerian counseling/psychotherapy. 6. Utilize narrative approaches to Adlerian counseling in your work with clients.
Clinical Supervision During Polycrisis: How to Help Supervisees Navigate the Myriad Issues They Encounter with Clients
(INTERMEDIATE) Clinical Superivsion
Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
This interactive presentation will explore the history of Adlerian theory and principles and relate these concepts to current-day supervisory work. Adlerian concepts will be integrated with supervisory applications that participants can use in their work with pre-licensed clinicians. Case studies will be explored and therapeutic applications demonstrated.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Describe multiple global, national, and personal crises that may be impacting supervisees and clients. 2. Apply the Adlerian theoretical framework to practical aspects of supervision. 3. Synthesize Adlerian supervision principles with the multifaceted dimensions of crises faced by supervisees and their clients. 4. Demonstrate Adlerian therapeutic techniques to use with supervisees in times of crisis. 5. Eplain why the Adlerian theoretical framework for supervision is well-suited to supervision in times of instability and crisis. 6. Collaborate with other professionals to practice Adlerian techniques and to critique their usage.
* Using Metaphors to Process Trauma
(INTERMEDIATE)
Michele Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP
This workshop will focus on the use of metaphors and Adlerian theory for processing trauma. It will cover the the steps outlined by Richard Kopp (Kopp, 2015/1995). The workshop will consist of lecture, demonstrations, and interactive work by participants. Participants will work in dyads and triads to practice the steps.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Verbalize the use of metaphors and early recollections specific to Adlerian therapy and trauma work. 2. Identify metaphors in trauma work. 3. Demonstrate methods for exploring client-generated metaphors in trauma work. 4. Verbalize the importance of the metaphor as a sensory image with differing feelings associated with it. 5. Demonstrate transforming the metaphor into a different outcome. 6. Explain the process for connecting the metaphor to the trauma and connect the changed metaphor to the traumatic event.
FRIDAY EVENING PLENARY 4:30PM-6:45PM (2 CE Hours)
*Demonstrations of The Four Stages of Adlerian Psychotherapy
This session will include a live demonstration of each stage of Adlerian psychotherapy, engaging the same volunteer client for each stage. Each presenter will use techniques associated with that specific stage with the volunteer client.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Explain the four stages of Adlerian psychotherapy. 2. Describe various Adlerian concepts and strategies associated with each stage. 3. Discuss the kinds of information that can be obtained from various Adlerian concepts and its relevance to the therapeutic process.
SATURDAY AUGUST 24th (Lunch 12PM-1PM)
SATURDAY MORNING PLENARY 8:30AM-10AM (1.5 CE Hours)
This session provides updated information about terminology and best practices for working with clients who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Adlerian concepts and ACA/APA competencies will be presented and hands-on activities will illuminate the usefulness of these concepts with this community.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Explain the current terminology associated with various groups within the LGBTQ+ community. 2. Discuss best practices as put forth by ACA and APA for working with clients who identify as LGBTQ+. 3. Describe Adlerian strategies that are useful for working with clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSIONS 10:15AM-11:45 AM (1.5 CE Hours)
The “Future of Psychotherapy - The Delphi Project
(INTRODUCTORY)
David Markwell, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, ACS, CPCS
In 1980 a group of mental health experts formed predictions on what the next decade would look like for psychotherapy. Experts have continued to gather with the most recent meeting in 2021. What will psychotherapy look like in 2030? What changes and challenges are coming?
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Describe the history behind the Delphi method and the Delphi Psychotherapy panel. 2. Discuss some of the past and present findings from the Delphi panels regarding psychotherapy. 3. Analyze ideas and concerns about the future of psychotherapy along with sharing of goals and outcomes with thoughts on the Adlerian approach.
Adlerian Couples Counseling: Lifestyles in The Infinity Symbol
(INTRODUCTORY)
Calvin Armerding, MA, LPC-S (SC)
Lifestyle assessment of both partners is a cornerstone of Adlerian couples counseling. This workshop will offer a comprehensive strategy for assessing lifestyles, conceptualizing the interaction between lifestyles, and learning interventions to reorient couples away from competition toward cooperation. Lifestyle investigation strategies will be demonstrated.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Recognize the importance of lifestyle in understanding couples relationships. 2. Identify areas of competition using the Infinity Symbol model. 3. Utilize the insights of lifestyle investigation to identify effective treatment interventions.
Adlerian Theory in Addiction Treatment
(INTRODUCTORY)
Devin Mathews, MS, APC, NCC
This presentation focuses on using Adlerian therapy and techniques with the addiction population. Participants will gain a better understanding of issues faced and how to address them in counseling. Case studies, role-play, and an interactive activity will be facilitated.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Identify key symptomology of addiction. 2. Describe addiction through an Adlerian therapy modality. 3. Apply Adlerian concepts and describe how to integrate those concepts in addiction treatment.
*The BASIS-A Inventory Basics
(INTRODUCTORY)
Susan Belangee, PhD, NCC, LPC, ACS, DNASAP
This Basics session will introduce the BASIS-A Inventory, describe how it was developed, and explain the 10 scales and what they measure. Attendees will learn about various ways it can be used in mental health as well as business/organizational settings.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Explain how the BASIS-A was developed. 2. Explain the usefulness of the instrument as a lifestyle assessment for research and practice. 3. Describe the scales and what they measure.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1PM-2:30PM (1.5 CE Hours)
Crucial Cs for Workplace Commitment
(INTRODUCTORY)
Carla Jefferson & Michele Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP
This seminar is focused on the link between developing a dedicated and motivated workforce focused on achieving the organization’s goals and the Adlerian Crucial Cs model for implementing constructive discipline tactics in the workplace. Recognizing and addressing an individual’s goal and lifestyle promotes a sense of community and social interest. This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Verbalize your experience utilizing metaphors and early recollections related to Positive Discipline to enhance the client’s sense of belonging. 2. Demonstrate positive discipline techniques to enhance your sense of competence.
Updates to the NBCC Code of Ethics as it Relates to Clinical Supervision
(INTRODUCTORY) Ethics and Clinical Supervision
Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC
This session will examine the changes made to the 2023 NBCC code of ethics as it relates to clinical supervision. We will discuss what these changes mean to you, your supervisees, and the practice of clinical supervision. This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Identify changes to the NBCC Code of Ethics as it relates to Clinical Supervision. 2. Discuss what the updates to the NBCC code of ethics mean for the practice of clinical supervision.
*The BASIS-A Inventory: Part 2
(INTRODUCTORY)
Susan Belangee, PhD, NCC, LPC, ACS, DNASAP
This session builds on the Basics session by giving participants the chance to take the inventory and score it themselves. This will be done using paper and pencil copies of the inventory. Brief description and discussion of a protocol for giving feedback to clients will be shared.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Explain why the inventory has respondents think back to childhood experiences & how the lifestyle construct is embedded in the questions. 2. Describe the systematic process of giving feedback to clients.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS 2:45PM-4:15PM (1.5 CE Hours)
“I Don’t See Color”: An Adlerian Approach to Handling Racial Matters in the Therapeutic Space
This workshop will delve into the discussion of race/ethnicity and its impact on the therapeutic space. It will explore how Adlerian concepts can assist with becoming more culturally competent with clients of differing ethnic backgrounds. Lastly, it will address clinician biases and encourage advocacy on the clinical and community levels.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Recognize Race-Based Trauma and its impact on clients and the therapeutic relationship. 2. Identify and acknowledge racial biases to strengthen the therapeutic relationship while implementing multicultural boundaries. 3. Identify and implement advocacy strategies for clients and the community.
Gemeinschaftsgefühl in the Bedroom: An Adlerian Approach to Intimacy and Sexuality
(INTRODUCTORY)
Lindsay Hill, M.Ed., LPC-SC
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.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Identify and discuss definitions of as well as differences between sexuality and intimacy through the Adlerian lens. 2. Discuss, understand and connect how our lifestyle patterns are revealed through our sexuality and intimacy practices (and vice versa).
*The BASIS-A Inventory: A Demonstration
(INTRODUCTORY)
Susan Belangee, PhD, NCC, LPC, ACS, DNASAP
This session will involve a demonstration of the BASIS-A treatment protocol. It is strongly encouraged that people attend the preceding session to have a good understanding of the instrument and be able to follow the demonstration.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Describe the basic structure of the treatment protocol for giving feedback & explain what highest & lowest scores can indicate on the inventory. 2. Discuss 3 scales from your own inventories that you think you use most often.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1PM-4:15PM (3 CE Hours)
Finding Our Voices - Narrative Therapy and Healing
(INTRODUCTORY)
Stacy Sampson, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
This presentation explores the use of Narrative Therapy strategies to aid in the healing process for those experiencing grief, trauma, or other difficulties. This highly participatory, demonstration-based training will explore techniques for finding survivors’ voices, exploring meaning making for the client’s life while focusing on client strengths, choices, and future goals.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1) Discuss populations for which Narrative Therapy will be beneficial & appropriate & strategies to prepare & support the client’s process. 2) Discuss ways to aid clients with creating meaning for their lives and focus on growth from painful and/or difficult experiences. 3) Outline and discuss the foundations for the Narrative Therapy process, including storytelling rights and finding one’s voice.
SATURDAY EVENING PLENARY 4:30PM-6:45PM (2 CE Hours)
*DSM-5-TR: Updates and Application to Adlerian Theory
This presentation focuses on providing education and review of the update of the DSM-5. We will discuss what the DSM in general, and the DSM-5-TR specifically, has to offer as a resource for understanding and improving our clinical work with clients. We will describe how the DSM may be useful from an Adlerian theoretical orientation.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Identify new changes from the DSM 5 to the DSM-5-TR and describe how these changes effect therapy from an Adlerian orientation. 2. Demonstrate application of knowledge through case conceptualizations.
SUNDAY AUGUST 27th (Lunch 12PM-1PM)
SUNDAY MORNING SESSIONS 8:30AM-10AM (1.5 CE Hours)
*Adlerian Theory in a Nutshell
(INTRODUCTORY)
Gary Bauman, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Many contemporary theorists have developed their ideas from first examining Adler’s theory and others have incorporated Adlerian principles without knowing it. This workshop will provide a succinct overview of the central tenets of Adlerian theory and methods, which will be useful for anyone new to Adlerian theory or who needs a refresher.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Summarize an overview of Adlerian theoretical concepts and goals for providing clinical therapy. 2. Describe central tenets of Adlerian theory.
SUNDAY MORNING SESSION 10:15AM-11:45AM (1.5 CE Hours)
*Working with Clients Struggling with Depression and Grief
(INTRODUCTORY)
Gary Bauman, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Sadness and loss plague the human soul and most individuals have endured such emotional challenges at least once in their life. Many have not really considered the differences between grief and depression, and some refer to these experiences synonymously. This workshop will examine the differences between grief and depression and will examine what treatment for each of these would look like from the Adlerian perspective.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Apply Adlerian Counseling techniques with individuals/couples who are struggling with grief or depression. 2. Identify the differences between grief and depression.
SUNDAY MORNING SESSIONS 8:30AM-11:45AM (3 CE Hours)
Integrating Media into Therapy
(INTRODUCTORY)
Devin Mathews, MS, APC, NCC
This presentation explores how to incorporate media whether it be television shows or movies into the therapeutic process. Through identifying and processing a client's experience watching a character's conflict or use of skills the therapist can assist the client to find therapeutic benefit, relating the content of the media to client’s own life. This presentation will assist in identifying how this process can be a helpful additive for clients who may be stuck or detached from their own emotions.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Describe purpose and intent behind incorporating media into your therapeutic practice. 2. Demonstrate ability to integrate common therapy topics with media examples to promote processing. 3. Identify ways you could apply concepts to past or current clients on your caseloads.
Adlerian Skills and Concepts Demonstration
(INTRODUCTORY)
Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC
When is a simple question more than a simple question? When it is intentional & there is an awareness of the “gold mine” it can lead to. This session will offer a demonstration of up to 52 Adlerian skills/concepts through working with a volunteer “client”. Participants will be provided time to ask questions about the various skills, concepts & intentional decisions made of directions taken with the “client.” Participants will demonstrate knowledge & skill in co-creating end of session messages.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Identify Adlerian Skills and Concepts observed in the demonstration session. 2. Analyze the placement of Adlerian skills and concepts within the demonstration session. 3. Create end of session messages and/or homework for clients using Adlerian skills and concepts.
Amplifying our Voices - Advanced Narrative Therapy and Healing
(INTRODUCTORY)
Stacy Sampson, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
This presentation continues the exploration of Narrative Therapy strategies to aid in the healing process for clients experiencing grief, trauma, or other difficulties. Particiants will have opportunities to practice narrative therapy skills and concepts using their own stories. This session will include advanced techniques for amplifying survivors’ voices, exploring meaning making for their lives while maintaing a focus on client strengths, choices, and future goals.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Discuss brainstorming, journaling, and other methods to prepare clients for the deeper work of Narrative Therapy. 2. Demonstrate narrative therapy strategies for aiding in healing through story telling, with a focus on goals, strengths, superiority, and choices. 3. Immerse yourself in the narrative therapy process in order to fully understand the process and the benefits possible through this method.
END OF CONFERENCE SUNDAY PLENARY 1PM-3:15PM (2 CE Hours)
*Let's Get Ethical, Ethical!: A Walk Through Codes of Ethics During Times of Change
This interactive presentation will explore the ACA and APA Codes of Ethics through both a contemporary and Adlerian lens. How ethics applies to changing applications of therapy and shifting cultural norms will be investigated. Case studies will be explored and ethical codes and actions applied.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Verbalize an understanding of the aspects of the Codes of Ethics (ACA & APA) that apply to changing times. 2. Apply the Adlerian theoretical framework to the importance of practicing ethically and relate Adlerian theory to ethical concepts. 3. Synthesize Adlerian techniques with the principles of the ethical codes, including beneficence, autonomy and justice.