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PCOM Department of Psychology Continuing Education
SPRING 2012 ROVINSKY FAMILY LECTURESHIP
The Department of Psychology extends this invitation to attend our Rovinsky Family Lectureship. Our speakers are experts within the fields of psychology and mental health and provide training for psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, and health care providers.
Location: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Avenue - Evans Hall
Zedeck (1st Floor of Evans Hall)
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
February 17, 2012
Johanna R. Klaus, PhD "Behavioral Health Lab: Building a Strong Foundation For the Patient-Centered Medical Home"
March 30, 2012
George Gardiner, MD, DLFAPA "Mind-Body Dualism or Mind-Body Duels" Diversity Conference 2012 Keynote Speaker Special Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 20, 2012
Shannon Sweitzer, PhD, NCSP "Raising Awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection"
May 11, 2012
Barbara Bole Williams, PhD, NCSP "Ethical Principles for School Psychologists: A Problem-Solving Approach"
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February 17, 2012
Johanna R. Klaus, PhD
"Behavioral Health Lab: Building a Strong Foundation For the Patient-Centered Medical Home"
Primary care mental health integration has blossomed at facilities throughout the VA and private sector and is consistent with the adoption of the Patient-Centered Medical Home. However, the implementation of evidence based protocols for the collaborative treatment of depression, anxiety, and alcohol misuse and the consistent use of assessment to evaluate treatment and program effectiveness (i.e. measurement based care) has been slower in adoption. Systematic use of informatics tools to support evidence-based and measurement-based care can help address this gap. This presentation will discuss the Behavioral Health Lab program and BHL software as one approach to supporting patient-centered mental health care in the primary care setting.
Educational Objectives:
Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Describe how the Behavioral Health Lab is consistent with the principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home including improved access, care coordination, team-based care, and partnering with the patient.
- List the Behavioral Health Lab services and target populations and how the program can be adopted for changing or individual clinic needs.
- Describe the importance of measurement-based care with collaborative care programs for triage, patient education and symptom monitoring, and program quality improvement.
- Describe the use and features of the BHL software system that can assist in implementation of a PCMH approach,including screening of behavioral health problems and ongoing tracking of care.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Practitioners
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Number of CE Credits Offered: 1.5
Cost: Free
About the Speaker:
Johanna R. Klaus, PhD, is director of the primary care-mental health integration team (known as the Behavioral Health Lab) and co-director of the psychology internship training at the
Philadelphia VA Medical Center. She is also the clinical co-associate director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), as well as a clinical associate professor in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her PhD in clinical health psychology from the University of Miami and completed her internship and residency training at the Miami VA Medical Center specializing in behavioral medicine. Dr. Klaus’ research and clinical work is focused on patient-centered, measurement based mental health and substance abuse treatment within the primary care setting. She is involved locally and nationally in training and implementation of primary care-mental health integration, including training on the use of a software platform (BHL software) to assist with mental health triage and measurement based care.
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March 30, 2012 George Gardiner, MD, DLFAPA "Mind-Body Dualism or Mind-Body Duels" Diversity Conference 2012 Keynote Speaker Special Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For many ethnic and cultural groups, the mind and the body are viewed as separate entities. This belief has both stymied and stigmatized those who present a different orientation, potentially leading to drastic consequences. This presentation will assist professionals in addressing the needs of patients from these ethnic and cultural groups. After reviewing some aspects of the history of separating the mind from the body as well as a rapprochement, Dr. Gardiner will explore important implications for health and healthcare practices in different cultural settings.
Educational Objectives:
Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the application of the Bio-Psycho-Social model in understanding cross-cultural issues in behavioral health
- Describe the mechanisms involved whereby psychosocial stressors can involve physical and emotional disruptions.
- List common therapeutic interventions that can bridge the “mind-body” chasm.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Practitioners
Level of Instruction: Introductory
Number of CE Credits Offered: 2
Cost: Free
About the Speaker:
George Gardiner, MD, DLFAPA, graduated from Bates College with a BS degree and from Tufts University School of Medicine completing a straight medicine internship at Boston City Hospital.
He later completed training in internal medicine and pulmonary diseases at the Philadelphia Veterans Administration Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Gardiner finished his residency in basic psychiatry at Hahnemann University. His professional experiences range from community/public
health to academic administration. He has served as director of personal health services at the Southeastern Philadelphia Neighborhood Health Center where he initiated comprehensive health programs funded by the federal Office of Economic Opportunity. Later in his career, Dr. Gardiner became the regional health administrator for the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in Philadelphia. Expanding his professional repertoire, Dr. Gardiner served as associate provost for minority affairs of MCP Hahnemann University and associate dean, minority affairs in the School of Medicine. Following training in Psychiatry at Hahnemann, Dr. Gardiner stayed in several different positions, including the founding director of the Psychiatric Medical Care Unit, an innovative inpatient facility caring for patients with combined medical and psychiatric illness. At Community Behavioral Health, Dr. Gardiner serves as an adult psychiatrist working with the staff in the authorization of mental health and substance abuse services for Medicaid recipients in Philadelphia. Currently, he is the physician advisor. Dr. Gardiner is board-certified in internal medicine and psychiatry. He is also a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
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April 20, 2012 Shannon Sweitzer, PhD, NCSP "Raising Awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection"
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) consists of a constellation of symptoms that mimic Tourette’s Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). However, unlike OCD and Tourettes, there is an abrupt onset of symptoms immediately after exposure to strep. This presentation will increase participants’ awareness of PANDAS through an exploration of relevant current research. Specific topics covered will include descriptions of the typical presentation of symptoms associated with PANDAS, the neurological underpinnings, and a model of intervention for children in the school setting.
Educational Objectives:
Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Describe symptoms associated with PANDAS.
- Describe potential impacts of the disorder on the family and the school environment.
- Discuss current treatment strategies including familial and educational interventions.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Practitioners
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Number of CE Credits Offered: 1.5
Cost: Free
About the Speaker:
Shannon Sweitzer, PhD, NCSP, is currently a clinical assistant professor in the Psychology Department at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She obtained her PhD in school psychology from Temple University and postdoctoral training in early childhood mental health at Special People in the Northeast. Dr. Sweitzer is a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a Pennsylvania certified school psychologist. Her professional and research interests include early childhood social emotional development and
assessment, social and emotional skill building groups for young children, and raising awareness of familial as well as educational implications associated with Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders after Streptococcal Infections.
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May 11, 2012 Barbara Bole Williams, PhD, NCSP "Ethical Principles for School Psychologists: A Problem-Solving Approach"
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with skills and strategies to enable them to use a problem-solving model to effectively interpret ethical principles in school psychology and educational settings. This problem-solving approach can be applied as school psychologists encounter ethical and legal issues in their work settings with the goal of avoiding ethical violations and protecting the rights and welfare of children. Using actual cases, the workshop will provide examples of behaviors that would comply with standards of appropriate professional conduct. Instructional strategies will include lecture, guided discussion and practice in applying the problemsolving model.
Educational Objectives:
Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Describe how to apply an ethical problem-solving model.
- Discuss how to deal with difficult situations commonly encountered when working with children in schools.
- Discuss the elements of more competent ethical practice.
- Discuss important diversity issues in ethical practice.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Practitioners
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Number of CE Credits Offered: 1.5
Cost: Free
About the Speaker:
Barbara Bole Williams, PhD, NCSP is currently a professor and coordinator of the School Psychology Program at Rowan University. She holds a PhD in educational psychology from Temple University and post-doctoral respecialization in clinical psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is past president of New Jersey Association of School Psychologists and past New Jersey delegate and delegate representative for the Northeast Region for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). She served for seven years as the Northeast Representative on the NASP Ethics Committee and is presently a member of the NASP Ethics Advisory Board. She chaired the NASP Task Force to revise the NASP 2010 ethical standards. She is the recipient of the esteemed NASP Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the field of school psychology. Dr. Williams has served as chair of the Rowan University Ethics committee and currently the NJASP Executive Board Ethics Committee.
She is the author of Professional Ethics for School Psychologists: A Problem-Solving Model Casebook (2008; 2011), published by NASP.
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REGISTRATION
The Rovinsky Family Lectureship is free of charge, but advance registration is requested. To register, please call PCOM's Department of Psychology at 215-871-6442.
PARKING
PCOM has a parking garage that can be entered from the PCOM driveway off Monument Road, from Stout Road, or from City Avenue. Cost: $5.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Psychologists: 1.5 CE hours/credits per event. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Department of Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCOM's Department of Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NBCC Counselors: 1.5 contact hours per event. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Department of Psychology is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. Provider Number: 5672.
Licensed Social Workers: 1.5 contact hours per event. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Department of Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCOM Department of Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Pennsylvania Board of Social Work Examiners recognizes and accepts the psychology continuing education hours/credits for social workers. The board requires a minimum duration of two hours per program, so for programs less than 2 hours in duration social workers must
attend at least two Rovinsky Family Lectureship presentations to receive credits. Social workers will receive the Certificate of Attendance.
DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Robert A. DiTomasso, PhD, ABPP
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Bruce S. Zahn, EdD, ABPP
CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Christina Haldaman, Kaycee Beglau, Deborah Klawiter, Angelo Rannazzisi, John Michael Della Porta
COORDINATOR FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
Rachel J. Cuffeld-Gaymon, BA
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