The Vermont Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Vermont Psychological Association maintains responsibility for its programs and their content.
The New Hampshire Psychological Association sponsors or co-sponsors all of the pre-recorded video courses on this catalog. VPA is grateful for its collaboration and partnership.
Insomnia is widely recognized to be the most common sleep problem and is also a leading complaint in primary care settings. The consequences and morbidity associated with chronic insomnia can be substantial across several domains and can include increased health care utilization, impaired quality of life, increased risk of falls and hip fractures, increased risk of
This workshop will present evidence-based information and treatment related to the identification and treatment of pregnant and postpartum women who are experiencing mental health issues. The presenters will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues and disorders, such as per
Tackling Sexism in Psychotherapy is an interactive, 6-hour training, designed for current psychotherapy practitioners. It will provide information about how sexism harms people and affects the success of psychotherapy, and will discuss the benefits of overtly addressing sexism in psychothe
In today’s swiftly changing landscape, psychologists are witnessing a surge of fresh opportunities and possibilities, such as the use of artificial intelligence in psychological practice, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and interstate practice under PSYPACT. These emerging frontiers not only broaden the scope of professional activities for aiding clients and patients through innovat
Learn more about the most common procedures that you'll be asked to write letters for, understand psychological and other risks/complications that clients might worry about, as well as aftercare considerations.
This course is designed to deconstruct the psychological science on youths' technology and social media use. Using theories and methods from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental psychopathology, this course describes how adolescents' social media use may confer benefi
This workshop will explore different types of racial trauma and how it lives in the body and shows up in relationships. We will explore the legacy of white body supremacy and developing an anti-racism lens in clinical and personal life. We will work to deconstruct therapy models that center whiteness and how to hold space for collective rage and grief with clients and colleagues that supports healing. This anti-racism model will take a mindfulness-based approach to invite in curiosity and an emb
Oftentimes we make snap judgments of people we interact with, categorizing them according to gender, social, and other characteristics. This may unintentionally lead to microaggressions, which are subtle, covert forms of discrimination.
The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of neuropsychological assessment in the context of geriatric populations. It covers topics such as normal aging and distinguishing it from cognitive impairments, vascular-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease pathology, and the assessme
During this presentation followed by Q&A discussion, Dr. Barnett will describe various psychedelic compounds, their known mechanisms of action, and various subjective effects. He will review the past and current literature on the potential therapeutic benefits, as well as the risks, of psychedel
