Dallas Psychological Association

Join us this Friday for our virtual Diversity CEU Workshop! Registration is available here: https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events/dpa-events/are-we-missing-black-men-in-therapy

Register now (www.dpadallas.org) for upcoming workshop on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy! ACT is an evidence-based, third generation behavior therapy that utilizes acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior change processes to help individuals develop greater psychological flexibility. This workshop is designed for mental health professionals who are new to ACT or seeking a refresher on the main principles of this therapeutic approach. The workshop will incorporate didactic teaching, case examples, and experiential exercises to understand and apply the six core processes of psychological flexibility. The therapeutic stance and role of the clinical relationship in ACT to enhance clinical outcomes will be examined through personal reflection exercises. Guidelines and considerations for incorporating ACT with other cognitive behavioral approaches will also briefly be explored.

Register now https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events! In this workshop, Dr. Silver will review diagnostic criteria for ADHD and other characteristics of adults with ADHD, discuss diagnostic dilemmas, and provide information about interventions and outcomes for adults with ADHD.

Ironically timed near Valentine’s Day… nothing says love like a CEU on Collaborative Divorce ❤️💔❤️‍🩹. A comprehensive training team of experts will speak on the Collaborative Divorce approach to helping couples restructure their families as a function of divorce. Sign up today! https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events

Register for virtual diversity/ethics workshop, which is set for Friday, 12/10 at 9am-3pm. To sign up, visit https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events

It’s happening!!!🙌 First official hybrid (IN-PERSON👫or virtual 💻) workshop! Hope to see you there 👋Visit link to register https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events/dpa-events/untangling-the-complex-diagnostic-differential-of-autism-and-psychosis-in-children

It’s fall, y’all! And that means new programming for DPA. Register today for this upcoming virtual workshop and more. And yes, we recognize the irony of posting on social media for a workshop on internet addiction… so get off your social media now and get on DPA’s website (dpadallas.org) to sign up!

Andrea Croom, PhD, using the art of analogy to explain to patients what happens if you don’t address grief. This intervention along with others, including “The 100 Coin Exercise” were helpful interventions covered in yesterday’s workshop. You can still watch this CEU and others on our website’s On-Demand library. Thank you, Dr. Croom!

Register now for upcoming virtual workshop! Andrea Croom, PhD will present on the topic “Recognizing and Responding to Non-Death and Disenfranchised Loss.” The workshop will consider various types of intangible, non-finite, ambiguous, and disenfranchised losses that clients may experience. In the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are few individuals that did not experience some form of non-death related loss and, for many, there have been cumulative losses. These losses, along with disenfranchised losses, are often more difficult for clients and providers to recognize, which can result in a missed opportunity for intervention.

https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events/dpa-events/recognizing-and-responding-to-non-death-and-disenfranchised-loss?idU=3

The Nominations Committee is actively seeking nominations for the Executive Committee (EC). Who do you want to represent you on the EC? Do you know someone who has something to offer our profession and organization? Perhaps you would like to serve on the EC? Make your nominations via email by April 7th ([email protected]).

When nominating someone, please be sure they are willing to serve. If their membership is not current, the nominee will need to renew prior to being considered. Please include the nominee's CV as well as a statement of interest (one paragraph). The committee will contact the nominee with further information.

Thank you Ethos Equity Consulting for facilitating candid and informative conversations on bias and racism during last Friday’s Diversity Workshop! Check out DPA On-Demand if you’re interested in this virtual CEU and more https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/dpa-on-demand/gurupcategs

Call For Nominations for DPA Awards!
DPA recognizes excellence within our community. We invite members to review each award below and consider making a nomination by April 7, 2021. Visit https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/about-dpa/call-for-award-nominations for specifics on award criteria and email your nominations to [email protected]

*Distinguished Psychologist Award: This award recognizes excellence in contributions to the field of psychology in our area.

*The DPA Pam Blumenthal Community Service Award: This award was created following the untimely death of Pam Blumenthal, PhD, an outstanding young psychologist and mental health advocate. Since the founding of this award in 1991, a number of deserving organizations serving children and young families have been recognized. DPA has also extended this honor to individuals and organizations providing outstanding support to the community.

*Student Dissertation Award: DPA is pleased to continue our Student Dissertation Award! A $500 check is presented to the recipient. Open to students enrolled in a psychology graduate program in the Dallas Metroplex.

REGISTER NOW until 3/3 for EARLY BIRD RATES! Brittani Hite, founder and strategic director of Ethos Equity Consulting, will present on the topic, "BREAKING DOWN BIAS: How Race as a Social Construct Impacts Interpersonal Interaction." Using historical context and present-day examples, Brittani artfully leads candid conversations around tough topics like racism. She establishes psychologically safe spaces where participants can lean into discomfort and thoughtfully identify, unlearn and work through the harmful ways oppressive behavior is unconsciously perpetuated. Register at https://www.dpadallas.org/index.php/events-workshops/upcoming-events/dpa-events/breaking-down-bias-how-race-as-a-social-construct-impacts-interpersonal-interaction?idU=2