in-person conference track 3



GSAP 2021



NBCC Continuing Education hours FOR COUNSELORS

16 CE Hours available for this track

Lunch included FRIDAY AND SATURday

Your registration covers lunch which will vary daily.We regret that we are unable to provide lunch for those registered after August 15th.



*Adler’s Quiet Presence Among Us: An Introduction to Adlerian Psychology (1 CE Hour)

*Using an Adlerian Model of Clinical Supervision for the Application of Early Memories in the Clinical Supervision Process. (3 CE Hours)

*The Use of Telehealth in Providing Clinical Supervision (3 CE Hours)

*The Tug-of-War Between the Emotional Brain and the Rational Brain and How to Change This Threat Detection System (4 CE Hours)

*Adlerian Perspectives on Potential Differences between Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) (2 CE Hours)

*TMH Ethics: Help!! I’m lost in a virtual world and I can’t get out !!! (3 CE Hours)




Friday, august 20th 2021






8AM-9AM


Adler’s Quiet Presence Among Us: An Introduction to Adlerian Psychology

(1 CE Hour)


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

& Brandy Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT


The presenters will facilitate interactive activities designed to educate particpants on the major concepts that make up Adler’s theory. Participants will be encouraged to an open discussion of the use of Adler’s theory in an integrated model of therapy and the many areas of our current lives that have been influenced and continue to be influenced by this timeless theory.


Objectives:

1) Participants will be able to verbalize major concepts of Adlerian Theory and how the theory can be part of an integrated model of therapy.

2) Participants will be able to knowledgeably discuss the ever-present influence of Adler’s ideas.


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9:15AM-12:30PM

(15 MINUTE BREAK AT 10:45AM)


Using an Adlerian Model of Clinical Supervision for the Application of Early Memories in the Clinical Supervision Process

(3 CE Hours)


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

& Brandy Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT



This workshop will focus on educating potential and actual counselor supervisors on the application and theoretically-based 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. Applicable ethical codes will be covered.


PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

1) Discuss the ethical codes pertinent to clinical supervision.

2) Verbalize the application of early recollections within an Adlerian supervision perspective.

3) Practice and be able to demonstrate via dyad/triad work the application of early recollections in clinical supervision


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12:30PM-1:30PM

LUNCH

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1:30PM-4:45PM

(15 MINUTE BREAK AT 3PM)


The Use of Telehealth in Providing Clinical Supervision

(3 CE Hours)


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

Brandy Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT

& Jody Housker, Ph.D., NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC


Offering supervision online requires the supervisor to be knowledgeable to prepared in ways that are different from when providing in person supervision. In this session the presenters will discuss how to meet the requirements to provide online supervision, how to use technology in the supervision process, additions to the supervision agreement form, as well as conducting online supervision.


Objectives:

1) Evaluate one’s own ability/knowledge to provide supervision online.

2) Identify changes/additions needed to the supervision agreement when using an online format.

3) Explain the difficulties as well as solutions for problems in transferring the supervision relationship from in person to online.




saturday, august 21st 2021






8AM-12:30PM

(15 MINUTE BREAKS AT 9:30AM & 11:15AM)


The Tug-of-War Between the Emotional Brain and the Rational Brain and How to Change This Threat Detection System

(4 CE Hours)


Brandy K. Nicholson, LPC NCC RPT, Ph.D. Candidate


This workshop is designed to help participants define neuroscience identify and differentiate between the emotional and rational brain recognize and describe the window of tolerance and hypo- and hyper-arousal evaluate and illustrate top-down and bottom-up approach and how these concepts and approaches align with Adlerian therapies.


PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

1) Define neuroscience.

2) Identify regions of the brain specifically, the emotional brain and the rational brain.

3) Differentiate between what happens in the emotional brain and what happens in the rational brain as a result of trauma.

4) Describe hypo- and hyper-arousal and the window of tolerance.

5) Recognize how clients go outside of their window of tolerance.

6) Evaluate the top-down approach and the bottom-up approach in expanding the window of tolerance.

7) Illustrate ways to change the threat detection system by using a top-down and a bottom-up approach.

8) Critique these approaches within Adlerian therapies.

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12:30PM-1:30PM

LUNCH

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1:30PM-3:45PM

(15 MINUTE BREAK AT 2:30PM)



Adlerian Perspectives on Potential Differences between Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
(2 CE Hours)

Halle Matula, M.S., APC, NCC



Antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy are utilized interchangeably professionally and academically. Psychopathy, however, is not an official diagnosis. Many with ASPD live a life of violence and incarceration while some have lived successful lives in the community. This presentation will explore the Adlerian perspective, interventions, and differences between both populations

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

1) Discuss, analyze and differentiate the substantial differences between those with ASPD in correctional settings with violent histories and those who successfully live in society with the same disorder.
2) Conceptualize these differences through an Adlerian lens, with a special focus on gemeinschaftsgefühl (community interest/social interest), belonging, goal-directed behavior, and the creative power of the individual.
3) Demonstrate potential therapeutic interventions for individuals with ASPD-like behaviors from an Adlerian perspective.



sunday, august 22nd 2021






8:30AM-12PM

(15 MINUTE BREAK AT 10AM)


TMH Ethics: Help!!

I’m Lost in a Virtual World and I Can’t Get Out !!!

(3 CE Hours)


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

Brandy Nicholson, LPC, NCC, RPT &

Jody Housker, Ph.D., NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC



This workshop will focus on challenges currently facing the counseling profession and TMH media as therapists work during the COVID-19 crisis. Ethical challenges will be specifically addressed. Participants will hear from three experienced therapists and real-life experiences incorporating the ethical and legal issues for TMH and the necessary computer skills - both integrated with an effective method of therapy. The workshop will end with a Q & A panel discussion.


Objectives:

1) Participants will compare and discuss the ethical codes pertinent to telemental health (TMH). These codes of ethics will include ACA, CPCS, ACES, AMHCA , and the GA Composite Board as well as the applicable HIPAA rulings.

2) Participants will verbalize the benefits and challenges when utilizing TMH media as secure and effective ways of delivering mental health services.

3) Participants will describe ways to secure their internet and platforms for telemental health sessions following ethical codes and maintaining HIPAA security.