Supervisor Training
Professional Development
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Professional and Applied Psychology recognizes that clinical supervisors are pivotal to the training experience of competent
psychologists and counselors.
The PCOM School of Professional and Applied Psychology is committed to maintaining
a strong and active linkage with our training sites. At our annual Supervisor Training
Day, we distinguish our supervisors for the valued service they perform on behalf
of our students in our clinical psychology, school psychology and counseling psychology
programs, and provide them with opportunities to extend and broaden their supervisory
competencies through advanced training.
2023 supervisor Training Day
Friday, October 20, 2023
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The annual supervisor training day includes two live webinars. View the program brochure (PDF) for information about each session including educational objectives and suggested
readings.
CBT for Adult ADHD: An Implementation-Focused Approach (Session 1)
Adult ADHD is one of the more impairing syndromes encountered in outpatient psychology
and psychiatry clinical practices. The worldwide prevalence of adult ADHD is estimated
at around 3% (4.4% in the US). CBT for adult ADHD is an evidence-supported psychosocial
treatment, but its clinical implementation is made difficult because clients with
adult ADHD struggle with follow-through on their intentions and goals despite knowing
what to do— that is, ADHD is a performance problem, not a knowledge problem. Consequently,
the current session offers an implementation-focused approach to delivering CBT for
adults with ADHD.
J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, ABPP
Russell Ramsay, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment
and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. Before retiring from the University of Pennsylvania
in June 2023 to start his independent telepsychology practice, he was professor of
clinical psychology and co-founder and clinical director of PENN’s Adult ADHD Treatment
and Research Program.
The Ethics of Creating a Professional Will: What is It and Do I Need One? (Session
2)
Most mental health professionals live in a state of dissonance: the knowledge of our
own mortality and no written plan for our practices and patients should we become
incapacitated or die. This presentation will address the ethical principles underlying
a professional will and describe what should be included in a professional will. Drs.
Belding and Siegel will weave in clinical examples from their own practices into a
lively discussion of how and why providing continuity for our patients after our death
is an essential part of caring for our patients.
The presentation will focus on the many regulatory and ethical issues underpinning
the necessity of such planning. It will address some real life details such as choosing
a professional executor, providing for confidentiality of records, notifying patients
of your plan, organizing access to your premises and dealing with passwords and locations
of records.
Alex M. Siegel, JD, PhD
Dr. Alex M. Siegel is an attorney and clinical psychologist. Dr. Siegel was appointed
to the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and served on the Board for 13 years,
6 of which as Chair. In 2005, Dr. Siegel was elected to the Board of Directors of
the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). He was elected
President of ASPPB in 2008. Currently, Dr. Siegel is the Director of Professional
Affairs (DPA) for ASPPB.
Karen Eselson Belding, PsyD
Dr. Karen Eselson Belding is a clinical psychologist. She has been in private practice
for 34 years. Prior roles have included working as the Assistant Director of the Women’s
Center at Belmont, and as Co-Clinical Director of the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia.
Dr. Belding’s areas of interest include eating disorders, trauma, and working within
a mindfulness model.
About the Supervisor Training Program
Supervisors engage in a number of activities including teaching fundamental clinical
methods and competencies, and mentoring and supporting professional growth.
The annual supervisor training workshops are typically presented in the fall and are
free and open to direct supervisors of practicum students and interns, and faculty,
with registration.
All PCOM clinical supervisors and faculty are invited to attend. Please pass on this
invitation to others at your agency who directly supervise our students in approved
practicums/externships or internships.
Continuing Education Information
Criteria for earning CE
Full attendance is required to receive CE credit for each session. No partial credits
are available. All participants must sign an attestation regarding attendance and
indicate the type of CE credit they require through a link which will be provided
following the session. At the conclusion of each session participants will be provided
an additional link to complete an evaluation survey; we request that you take a few
minutes to anonymously provide feedback.
Psychologists
PCOM's School of Professional and Applied Psychology is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional & Applied Psychology maintains responsibility
for this program and its content.
Certified counselors
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional and Applied Psychology
has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.5672.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Philadelphia
College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional and Applied Psychology is
solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Licensed social workers
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional and Applied Psychology
is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education
for psychologists. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Professional
and Applied 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. However, all social workers
are responsible for checking with their Board. The Board requires a minimum duration
of two hours per program. After successfully meeting the criteria for earning CE’s,
social workers will receive the Certificate of Attendance.
Unless otherwise specified in the program promotional materials, there is no commercial
support interest to the sponsor, instructors, content of instruction or any other
relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
For any program that has a fee attached, the School of Professional and Applied Psychology
requires that notification of cancellation be made no later than three business days
before the day of the program. Full refunds are available for notifications for programs
with fees that are made within three business days prior to the day of the event.
For all other cancellations, a credit will be issued for a future PCOM CE program.
Further Information about the Refund/Cancellation Policy and any other questions may
be obtained by contacting spap-ce@pcom.edu.
Past Events
2022 Supervisor Training Day
- Normative and Prolonged Grief
Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT
- Five Strategies to Update Your Practices with Suicidal Patients
Samuel Knapp, EdD, ABPP
- View the 2022 program brochure (PDF).
2021 Supervisor Training Day
- Telepsych and PSYPACT
Alex M. Siegel, JD, PhD
- Positive Psychology During a Pandemic: Strengths, Meaning and Mindfulness
Scott Glassman, PsyD
- View the 2021 program brochure (PDF).
2020 Supervisor Training Day
- Mental Health Needs of Trauma-Impacted Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ)
Youth: Implementing TF-CBT for LGBT Youth and Their Caregivers
Arturo Zinny, LPC, MA
- Improving Women's Health and Mental Health: Psychology Competencies and Strategies
in Integrated Primary Care
Helen L. Coons, PhD, ABPP
- View the 2020 program brochure (PDF).
2019 Supervisor Training Day
- Emotional Schema Therapy: Coping with Difficulty Emotions
Robert L. Leahy, PhD
- Nuances of Suicide Risk Assessment: Tips and Tricks for Validity in a Technology World
Terri A. Erbacher, PhD
- The Supervisor's Role in Enhancing Professional Development: Ethical and Professional
Issues
Samuel Knapp, EdD, ABPP
- View the 2019 program brochure (PDF).
2018 Supervisor Training Day
- Cognitive Conceptualization
Judith S. Beck, PhD
- Competence in CBT Supervision: Do You Get the Drift?
Allen R. Miller, PhD, M.B.A.
- Assessing and Treating Behavioral Sleep Difficulties in Anxious Children and Adolescents
Johanna Carpenter, PhD, and Ariel Williamson, PhD
2017 Supervisor Training Day
- Physician-Patient Communication: Applying Psychologists' Skills to Improve Quality
and Satisfaction for Patients, Families, and Clinicians
Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, ABPP
- Giving Your Very Best in Supervision and Managing Common Ethical Issues
David Rubenstein, PsyD