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The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The American Insurance Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019.
Please check with your respective licensing board as to whether a Trust webinar would meet your state DEI/cultural diversity requirements.
ABPP Webinar Series
The Trust has partnered with ABPP to offer these free informative webinars. As with all of our Continuing Education Programs, Trust policyholders will earn CE for participating and passing a brief exam. You’ll earn CEs from these webinars which can be combined with other Trust CEs for a total of 6 CEs to save 15% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium. Trust policyholders can access the LIVE webinars free of charge, and the ON-DEMAND versions for a nominal fee. Descriptions and learning objectives are listed below. To register, simply click on the webinar name and date.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic Psychology Practice, Policy, and Research
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical and school psychology has been well-recognized, but the use and implications of AI in forensic psychology have not been extensively reviewed. This workshop will begin with a discussion of what AI is, demystify its processes and terms, and review its capabilities. This workshop will discuss how psychologists can integrate AI into their practice. Potential risks, consequences, and misuse of AI...
Psychological Assessment and Treatment for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain presents unique challenges that require more than medical treatment alone. In this engaging webinar, Don McGeary, Ph.D., ABPP, explores the latest psychosocial assessment and treatment strategies for chronic pain conditions, from musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain to headaches and neuroplastic syndromes. Participants will learn how to conceptualize pain through different categories and phenotypes, the importance of interdisciplinary care, and how mindfulness practices—centered on openness, acceptance, and a...
Cutting Edge of Clinical Suicidology: Effective Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal Risk
This presentation will review recent clinical trial research for optimizing the assessment, acute stabilization, and actual treatment of the causes of suicidal risk for people with suicidal ideation and a history of related behaviors. Beyond clinical trials research, a commonsense approach with practical clinical pointers and pragmatic suggestions will also be highlighted. Ethical considerations around working with suicidal risk and clinical risk management strategies related to ensuring excellent...
The Pros, Cons, and Ethical Considerations When Using Artificial Intelligence in Psychology Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-based technologies are transforming the way individuals, teams and organizations live, work and interact. As psychologists, we need to understand the psychological implications of AI and how to use it ethically and responsibly. This webinar will introduce you to the basic concepts and principles of AI and explain the major benefits of AI. You will also learn and engage in discussions about the major...
Culturally and Structurally Responsive Care: Advancements and the Evidence
In this two-hour webinar, we will discuss culturally and structurally responsive psychotherapy with a focus on recent empirical and theoretical advances. Specifically, prior models and their limitations will be discussed, and the Multicultural Orientation Model and Structural Competence Model will be introduced. We will review important constructs such as privilege and microaggressions, common misconceptions about them, and their application to psychotherapy. Common barriers to culturally and structurally responsive care will be addressed,...
Slippery Slopes: Ethics and Professional Boundaries in Mental Health Practice
This two-hour webinar, designed for experienced mental health practitioners, will trace the evolution of professional boundaries in mental health practice with special attention to the contemporary practice of psychotherapy and complex ethical challenges introduced by technological advancements and current social trends. An exploration of current views about what constitutes appropriate professional boundaries will address challenges to traditional values and conceptions. Featuring: Gerry Koocher, Ph.D., LP, ABPP [Note] This...
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Preparing Psychology for 2050: Building a More Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Representative Leadership
The population of the U.S. is projected to become majority-minority by the year 2050, increasing the urgency with which the field of psychology addresses EDI issues. To promote diversification of the field in the interest of better representing the U.S. population, leadership in psychology must become more socio-ethno-culturally diverse. Some of the current barriers to leadership positions will be discussed, along with mentorship, recruitment, and organizational approaches that...
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Parenting Plan Evaluations: Guidelines and Best Practices with an Emphasis on Cases Involving Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
In the last 20 years, several states have mandated specific training requirements for custody evaluators and others related to IPV. In 2016, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) approved and published their “Guidelines for Examining Intimate Partner Violence”. In 2022, AFCC approved their new Guidelines for Parenting Plan Evaluations in Family Law Cases. Of note, the APA child custody evaluation guidelines published in 2009 made no...
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Military Cultural Competence: Providing Effective Assessment and Treatment
Military cultural competence refers to the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to evaluate, treat, and make informed decisions about military patients in the context of military-specific variables, such as rank, the service member-patient's specific job, the mission, military instructions, and military laws. Providers lacking this expertise are at risk of decision-making errors which can impact a number of assessment and treatment variables. Some of these errors can impact...
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