IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Presents: LAW AND ETHICS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
ETHICAL STANDARDS OF CONFIDENTIALITY, MULTIPLE RELATIONSHIPS, AND COUPLES THERAPY
Presenter: The Educational objectparticipants will learn about:
The educational objectives of this class would be that by attending this presentation you will learn: 1- To discuss which situations trigger legal waivers to break confidentiality. 2- To explain your obligations regarding confidential information when a client poses a danger to self or others. 3- The essential requirements governing release of records to third parties. 4- About the unique ethical dilemmas involved with couples therapy 5- The definition of and the difficulties in the concept of multiple relationships and how the APA Ethics Code addresses those dilemmas.
Dr. Modarressi is a clinical and neuro-psychologist and a psychopharmacologist in private practice in Downey and Encino, California. He completed his clinical training at the Los Angeles County Medical Center. He has a doctoral degree in Human Behavior and another doctoral degree in clinical psychology and post-doctoral masters in clinical psychopharmacology. Dr. Modarressi has also been the Chairman of the Ethics Committee for the California Society of Clinical Psychopharmacologists (CSCP) and is a frequent lecturer on this topic. He also perform forensic works and has been an expert witness and provided court testimonies for several cases. Sunday February 21, 2010 At IPAA Annual Meeting (Please, See Schedule Page for Address and Directions) Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811
ALAN A. MODARRESSI, Ph.D., M.S.
Please, join us for two hours of live continuing education class covering the second part of the Law and Ethics for Psychologists.. This will complete our two-part series that together fulfill the requirements of the Law & Ethics CE for psychology license renewal and four hours of Law & Ethics requirements for the BBS. Part one was presented last month by the California Board of Psychology.
2.00 Hours of Continuing Education Credit*
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
Presents:
UPDATES ON THE LAWS AND REGULATION RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY
Presenters:
California Board of Psycholoy
Robert Kahane, J.D. Executive Officer
Mr. Jeffrey Thomas, Deputy Executive Officer
Please, join us for two hours of live continuing education class on Updates on Laws and Regulations relating to the Practice of Psychology. This is the first of a two part series that together fulfill the requirements of the Law & Ethics CE for psychology license renewal and four hours of Law & Ethics requirements for the BBS. Part two will be presented in our February meeting. The Educational objectives of this class would be that:
By attending this course participants will learn about:
1. Updates on laws and regulations regarding the practice of Psychology
2. Laws regarding Continuing Education Requirements
3. Laws regarding the supervision of psychological assistant.
4. Lawful definition of psychology and the qualifications of the providers of psychology
5. What constitutes false advertising in practice of psychology?
6. Updates on mandatory reporting requirements including abuse and Tarasoff Laws
Mr. Robert Kahane received his bachelor's degree in psychology from California State University, Sacramento, in 1994, and his Jurisprudence Doctorate from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento in 2004. Mr. Kahane has been the executive officer of BOP since 2006. His background includes leadership positions in healthcare and music industries. the Executive Officer manages enforcement, licensing and consumer-protection operations.
Mr. Jeffrey Thomas is the assistant executive Officer of the board of Psychology. In 2005, prior to the recruitment of Mr. Kahane, Mr. Thomas was appointed as the Interim Executive Officer. He has been a staff member of the Board for the last twenty three years.
Sunday Jan 17, 2010
At IPAA Annual Meeting
(Please, See Schedule Page for Address and Directions)
2.00 Hours of Continuing Education Credit*
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Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
Presents:
WHEN CHILDREN ARE BULLIED AT SCHOOL: HOW THERAPISTS AND PARENTS CAN HELP
Presenter:
Richard S. Newman, Ph.D.
Please, join us for two hours of live continuing education class on When children are bullied at school: How therapists and parents can help. Research shows that victims of bullying can suffer serious psychological consequences, including anxiety and depression. Dr. Newman will address these issues from evaluation to treatment to parent education. The Educational objectives of this class would be that:
By attending this course participants will:
1. understand basic concepts of bullying
2. become aware of issues involving coping strategies
3. understand how emotions are associated with bullying
4. consider ways to help children and parents
Dr. Richard Newman an emeritus professor of education and developmental psychology at the University of California at Riverside. He is a researcher and author of many scientific articles and books including “Students’ adaptive and non-adaptive help seeking in the classroom” in the 2006 book: S. A. Karabenick & R. S. Newman (Eds.), Help- seeking in academic settings: Goals, groups, and contexts. (pp. 225-258). Mahwah, NJ. Dr. Newman also has a private practice in Woodland Hills California. His clinical interests are psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and parents with special focus on mood, anxiety, adjustment, attention deficit, and disruptive-behavior disorders; victims of chronic teasing and bullying.
Sunday October 18, 2009
At IPAA Annual Meeting
(Please, See Schedule Page for Address and Directions)
2.00 Hours of Continuing Education Credit*
Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
Presents: Presenter: Please, join us for two hours of live presentation on how to communicate effectively with clients that come from diverse cultural backgrounds, addressing the importance of non-verbal behavior and the implications of communication styles. Clinical examples are going to be discussed to illustrate effective communication in contrast with misinterpretation in our assessment and treatment of clients from different cultures. By attending this course participants will: Dr. Hamideh is a clinical psychologist practicing in Malibu and Camarillo California. She is the co-chairperson of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association’s Diversity Committee and the Clinical Director of the Malibu Beach Recovery Center. Dr. Hamideh is also the adjunct faculty of the Cultural Diversity and Developmental Psychology at Cal Lutheran University. Sunday September 13, 2009 At IPAA Annual Meeting (Please, See Schedule Page for Address and Directions) Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811
Multicultural Family and Individual Therapy Understanding Non-Verbal Communications
Miriam Hamideh, Ph.D.
1) Understand how variations in culture and ethnic background might raise the need to developed more appropriate communication styles for effective psychotherapy.
2) Identify at least 4 key components of Non-verbal communication.
3) Manage the potential challenges faced by therapists during the initial session when working with clients from diverse cultural background.
4) Develop knowledge of High-low context communication.
5) Increase their understanding of multicultural family and individual psychotherapy by discussing clinical examples.
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
Presents:
How to Develop and Manage a Successful Practice in Psychology
Presenter:
Reuben Vaisman-Tzachor Ph.D.
Pease, join us for two hours of live presentation about the ins and outs of how to go about starting your own business of private practice in psychology. Dr. Vaisman will show you, step by step how to begin your business plan and carry it out from pre to post-licensure. He will also explore all other options available to you depending on one’s interests and abilities. By attending this course participants will:
1) Be able to set a business plan for a private practice. 3) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the current health care regulations and trends.
2) Understand Policies & Procedures of running a private practice
4) Develop knowledge of the ethical and legal issues involved in the private practice
5) Understand business structure and marketing strategies to attract appropriate referrals.
6) Learn to increase referral retention and minimize attritions: Serving the needs of the clients and the community
10) Manage a successful private practice.
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Dr. Vaisman is a clinical and forensic psychologist. He is a fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners International and the American College of Forensic Examiners. Dr. Vaisman is a full adjunct professor at Alliant International University and associate adjunct professor at both the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Argosy University. Dr. Vaisman is the author of many scientific articles including Psychological assessment protocol in federal immigration courts, The influence of physical activities and team membership on delinquent behavior during high school, and Adaptability and aging: A pilot study; just to name a few. As a former naval instructor and ship commanding officer with the Israel Defense Force, Dr. Vaisman also brings with him a rich history of leadership experience. He is also consult to many governmental and international agencies.
Moreover, Dr. Vaisman, a very successful clinician in his own private practice, has also given several long seminars on how to build a successful private practice in psychology.
Sunday July 26, 2009, @ 11:30 A.M.
At IPAA Monthly Meeting
(Please, See Schedule Page for Address and Directions)
2.00 Hours of Continuing Education Credit*
Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
Presents:
Psychological Evaluation of Child Sexual Offenders
Presenter:
David Jimenez, Ed.D.
Please, join us for one and a half hours of live presentation about the issues related to the "Psychological evaluation of persons charged with sexual crimes with a child under the age of 14 in California." This class was scheduled due to several requests by the attendees of Dr. Jimenex’s class on Child Custody Evaluation in February.
By attending this course participants will:
1. Be exposed to the most common California Penal Code sections under which defendants are charged.
2. Be exposed to the methodology employed and standard utilized in California Superior Courts for 'first time' defendants charged under these penal codes.
3. Be exposed to the various relationships which allow access between the victim and the perpetrator.
4. Be exposed to how perpetrators elicit victim cooperation.
5. Gain an appreciation for the various means by which a victim discloses victimization.
6. Gain an appreciation for the specific acts of victimization that occur.
7. Gain an appreciation for the perpetrator's 'state of mind' at the time that the victim is sexually molested and their explanations for their conduct.
8. By means of a case presentation which integrates the information presented, participants will increase their understanding of the topic beyond the published psychological literature. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Dr. Jimenez is a clinical and forensic psychologist and a frequent superior court-appointed psychiatric/psychological expert in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. He has provided consultation services to many major organizations including the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, Univision Spanish Speaking television network, JPMorgan Corporation, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, ABC “Headstart” Corporation. Dr. Jimenez was the past supervisor of El Centro Mental Health Center, clinical director of Mid-valley Youth Center, and Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center. He also, maintains a private practice in West Los Angeles, California.
Sunday May 31, 2009, @ 11:30 A.M.
At IPAA Monthly Meeting
(Please, See Schedule Page for Address and Directions)
1.5 Hours of Continuing Education Credit*
Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811
IRANIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (IPAA)
Presents:
Understanding the Clinical Issues Specific to the Treatment of the Older Adults
Presenter:
Amy Rosett, Ph.D.
Please, join us for one and a half hours of live presentation about the issues related to the treatment of the older adult population. Dr. Rosett will explore the concept of aging from psychophysiological and psychosocial perspectives and their clinical implications for the mental health therapist. Physical, mental, and emotional changes will be discussed and their effects on the psychological state of the older adult will be examined. Dr. Rosett will also look into impact of aging on the family roles and dynamics. Healthy aging and ways to make the life journey a more positive and joyous experience for the aged will be discussed. A. Describe at least four clinical issues specific to working with older adults. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Amy Rosett, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Encino, CA, working with adults and adolescents, with a specialization in clinical geropsychology. She is the president elect and Membership Committee Chairperson of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA). She has worked in skilled nursing facilities, assisted livings, and other long term care facilities since 1996. She provides individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy for older adults and their families. This includes a weekly, ongoing support group for more than 4 years for women in their 80s and 90s. Her work in facilities includes providing in-service staff training, case consultation with physicians and other professionals, and participation in behavioral management meetings. From September 2006 to June, 2008 she was a Clinical Instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, at UCLA. She is currently the Membership Coordinator for the national group Psychologists in Long Term Care. Sunday April 26, 2009, @ 11:30 A.M. At IPAA Monthly Meeting 1.5 Hours of Continuing Education Credit* Psychologists: IPAA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. IPAA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. MFTs and LCSWs: IPAA is an approved provider of the continuing education programs by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 3811 
By attending this course participants will be able to:
B. Describe at least two issues related to the family dynamic changes common for many older adults.
C. to name at least three physical and cognitive changes in older adults.
D. to name at least three psychotherapy treatment considerations specific to working with older
adults.
