December 2024 | Newsletter Updates
E-Learning Center | Grand Rounds | Convention Updates | EISJ Grant | Membership Renewals | Community Events & News | Job Postings
SPA Online E-Learning Center
NEW SPA MEMBER RESOURCE!!!
In case you missed it, we now have a new resource for you to use! Our SPA E-Learning Center has on-demand webinars and training. You will be able to access this free and paid content at anytime AND earn APA approved continuing education credits. Please keep in mind, this content is NOT live. See a full catalog of available content below.
Grand Rounds - FREE Member Benefit
December Grand Round
The Science of Cognitive Assessment and Demographics: At the Intersections of Science, Practice, and Ethics
December 4th | 12:00pm ET | 1 CE
Presenter: Dr. Marc Norman
Assessment is a fundamental element in psychological practice, helping psychologists differentiate between normal and pathological characteristics. Accurate identification of cognitive or personality disorders is essential to developing effective, tailored treatment plans that address individual cognitive strengths and limitations. This workshop will explore key assessment techniques, ethical considerations in instrument selection, and the role of ethnoracial factors in assessment outcomes, ensuring psychologists make informed, effective, and responsible assessment choices.
January Grand Round
Assessing Psychotic Spectrum Disorders Using C/TA
January 8th | 12:00 pm ET | 1 CE
Presenters: Dr. Joelle Taknint & Sohenga Depestre
Dr. Taknint and Dr. Depestre will discuss using Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment (C/TA) to diagnose psychotic spectrum disorders, aligning with recovery-oriented and anti-oppressive practices. Through three case studies, they’ll illustrate innovative techniques for creating meaningful assessment experiences for patients with severe mental illness.
March Grand Round
Assessing and Understanding Psychosis
March 5th | 12:00 pm ET | 1 CE
Presenter: Dr. Jeremy Ridenour
Dr. Ridenour will explore assessing psychosis using self-report measures, the TAT, and Rorschach, incorporating psychodynamic and phenomenological perspectives. He will discuss identifying subtle thought disorganization, integrating multimethod data, and providing feedback to individuals and families navigating psychosis.
EISJ Grant
Deadline is December 10th
The EISJ Grant is accepting applications. The grant can award anywhere between $500 to $10,000 to support research that advances equity, inclusion, and social justice. Submit your application below.
Convention Updates
Please continue to check the website as we will be adding several updates within the next couple of weeks. Click here to access the website.
- Featured Lectures have been updated with abstracts.
- Workshop titles and presenters are now available. Abstracts coming VERY SOON!
- Scholarship notifications will be sent out Dec. 16-21. Please do not register yet if you applied to a scholarship.
- Join us for Mind Meld at Meow Wolf: A Networking Adventure on Wednesday, March 26th. Additional registration is required.
Membership Renewals
Deadline is December 31st
Renewal season has started back up again! Avoid a disruption in your membership and avoid all the additional reminders. Renew Today!
Community Events & News
- Training: A virtual training sequence for the Crisi Wartegg System (CWS) will begin in September! The CWS is an empirically validated and standardized methodology (administration, scoring, interpretation) for the clinical use of the Wartegg Drawing Completion Test (WDCT)—an easy, efficient, and non-overwhelming performance-based personality measure that can be completed in 5-10 minutes and is appropriate across the lifespan. The CWS is recognized as a valid performance-based personality test that can be used for certification in Therapeutic Assessment. The Level 1 workshop focuses on history and statistical foundations, reviews standardized administration procedures, and builds proficiency in the normative scoring system. Following completion of Level 1, clinicians are able to independently administer the test with clients but require consultation for accurate scoring and interpretation. Levels 2 and 3 of the training sequence are described within this flyer. Online registration can be made at: https://sc-cca-com.3dcartstores.com/.