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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.
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
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
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
Comprehensive cancer care includes mandated screening for and treatment of cancer distress (e.g., depression and anxiety symptoms). However, a gap persists between recognition of distress and access to evidence-based treatment, especially for rural populations. Rural populations face unique barriers, higher rates of mental health disorders, and limited access to mental and behavioral health services. Relatedly, rural cancer survivors report distress akin to anxiety and depressive disorders at a higher rate than urban survivors (18.8% vs. 12.8%, respectively). Unfortunately, geographic distance from Comprehensive Cancer Centers is a barrier to cancer distress treatment programs. These distress disparities exist in the larger context of disparities in health outcomes, mortality and morbidity rates, and health care access. Effective and robust interventions to reduce cancer distress exist. In order to reduce disparities in rural cancer care, it is critical that effective interventions for cancer distress are scaled to and adapted for rural settings.
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.
Participants will be introduced to mindfulness (a.k.a. present-moment awareness) as it is utilized in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), specifically using the ACT Matrix conceptualization. Participants will be able to describe and teach their clients how to practice mindfulness by
On average, it takes 12-17 years for individuals who have OCD to be properly diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment. This training will educate clinicians in how to recognize and accurately diagnose OCD
"Mind or Body? Health Anxiety and Somatic Symptom Disorders" is a didactic format presentation about the intersection between emotional and physical health disorders, and in particular how a
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
