SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 83RD ANNUAL MPA CONFERENCE u For Group Therapy Groupies: Getting started with Running Groups Part I** Nate Page, Ph.D, LP 11:00am Exhibit Viewing* 11:15am u Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment: Using Psychological Tests to Help Clients Change Their Lives Part II** Raja David, Ph.D., LP, ABPP u For Group Therapy Groupies: Getting started with Running Groups Part II** Nate Page, Ph.D, LP u Geriatrics: Cognitive Screening of Older Adults in a Psychology Practice Susan McPherson, Ph.D., LP, ABPP; Michael Sharland, Ph.D., LP, ABPP 12:45pm Lunch* 2:00pm u Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment: Using Psychological Tests to Help Clients Change Their Lives Part III** Raja David, Ph.D., LP, ABPP u For Group Therapy Groupies: Getting started with Running Groups Part III** Nate Page, Ph.D, LP u Who Makes the Rules?: The Differing Roles of Rules, Statutes, and Ethical Principles in Guiding Professional Conduct Andrea Zuellig, Ph.D., LP; Scott A. Fischer, Ph.D., LP, ABPP; Bruce L. Bobbitt, Ph.D.,LP 3:15pm Exhibit and Poster Viewing 4:15pm u Chasing the American Dream: Is Immigration Really Worth It? Macarena Corral, Psy.D., LP u Clinical and Cultural Considerations for the Selection and Use of Evidence Based Practice Approaches for Co-Occurring Disorders Michael Tkach, Psy.D., LP u Workforce Trends and Clinical Practice in Psychology: A View from the Minnesota Department of Health Teri Fritsma Mogen, Ph.D. To view a full conference schedule and to register online visit www.mnpsych.org/83rd-annual-conference. THURSDAY, APRIL 11 8:00am Breakfast and Networking* 8:30am Opening Plenary Session and Welcome Keynote Address: Why People Die by Suicide Thomas Joiner, Ph.D. 9:45am u Assumed Safe: Employee Perceptions and Safety Concerns Regarding Potential Workplace Violence Amy E. Helfritz, Psy.D., M.Ed. u Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Childhood Neglect Elizabeth Hooks, Ph.D.; Bronwyn Neeser, M.A. u Suicide Trends in Minnesota: A Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention Melissa Heinen, M.P.H.; Amy Maheswaran Lopez, M.S.W. u Therapeutic Conversations with Queer Youth & Their Families: Honoring Resistance, Cultivating Connections Part I** Julie Tilsen, Ph.D., LP 11:00am Exhibit Viewing* 11:15am u Helpful Tools to Prevent and Reduce Suicides Melissa Dau, M.S.; Stephanie Downey, B.S. u Implementing Neurofeedback as an Adjunct to our Current Therapies Mary Zaudtke, M.A., LP; Chris Wheeler Doe, M.A. LMFT, BCN u Therapeutic Conversations with Queer Youth & Their Families: Honoring Resistance, Cultivating Connections Part II** Julie Tilsen, Ph.D., LP u What’s New in Gender Health: Update from the National Center for Gender Spectrum Health Dianne Berg, Ph.D., LP 12:45pm Lunch* 2:00pm u Legislative Efforts to Improve the Practice Environment for Psychologists Trisha A. Stark, Ph.D., LP, M.P.A.; William Amberg, M.A., J.D. u Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Catherine Gangi, M.P.H., CHES u Telehealth in Minnesota: What You Need to Know, Is It Right for You? How to Get Started Richard Sethre, Psy.D., LP CONFERENCE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Discounted rooms are available to attendees at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West at the rate of $125 plus tax for a single/double. To make your reservation, please call hotel at (800) 227-6963 or (763) 559-6600 and indicate you are with the MN Psychological Association conference. Discounted rooms are available until March 20, 2019, and will be available after that date on an as-available basis. CROWNE PLAZA MINNEAPOLIS WEST: 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763) 559-6600 | www.cpplymouth.com EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: Get involved today by exhibiting or sponsoring the 83rd Annual Conference! As an exhibitor or sponsor, you will receive recognition prior to and throughout the event. Details on how you can participate can be found on our website at www.mnpsych.org/83rd-annual-conference or email: [email protected]. COMMITTEE: • Co-Chairs: Mary Louise Stevens, Ph.D., LP; Susan McPherson Ph.D., LP, ABPP (MPA President) • Denny Anderson, M.A., LP • Heidi Bausch, M.A. • Bruce L. Bobbitt, Ph.D., LP • Steve Gilbert, Ph.D., LP, ABPP • Susan T. Rydell, Ph.D., LP • Matthew Syzdek, Ph.D., LP, M.B.A. New Ideas that will Change your Clinical Practice REGISTRATION The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, conference materials, CE certificates and access to Thursday evening’s event. If you’re registering for one day only, please select which day you plan to attend. q Thursday q Friday** Will you be joining us for the Thursday evening event? q Yes q No Access is included in your full registration or one-day Thursday registration fee. So that we can ensure enough food is ordered for everyone, please let us know if you will be attending. *To receive the student rate, you must be a full-time student. MPA reserves the right to request copies of student fee statements to verify status. **One-day registration on Friday does not grant you access to Thursday evening’s social event. MPA MEMBERSHIP q I am a full-time student and wish to join MPA for $0! Student membership with MPA is now FREE! q I am not a student and wish to join MPA for only $96! This is a great time to join MPA because, with your paid entrance fee into the 83rd Annual Conference, you can become a full member for one year for just $96! You will receive full membership status, a $295 value, for just $96 for the first year! 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I am requesting financial assistance with my registration. q I would like to contribute to the MPA Annual Conference Student Scholarship Fund which will help support student attendance at the Annual Conference: $ Earn up to 14.5 Continuing Education Credits Please circle your registration type *CE credits not awarded for these activities **Attendance at three part sessions is suggested, however, is not required. CE credit will be awarded for each part of a session. u Therapeutic Conversations with Queer Youth & Their Families: Honoring Resistance, Cultivating Connections Part III** Julie Tilsen, Ph.D., LP 3:15pm Poster and Exhibit Viewing 4:15pm u Cognitive Training in Early Psychosis Aimee Murray, Psy.D., LP u Evidence for Life Transformation Tim Walsh, M.A., LP, D.P.A. u Pitfalls, Traps, and Slippery Slopes: When Good Intentions are not Enough in the Complicated Terrain of Psychology and Ethics Jil Leverone, Ph.D., LP; Signe Nestingen, Psy.D., LP, LMFT; Marie-Gabrielle Reed, Ph.D., LP; Andrea Zuellig, Ph.D., LP u The Stuff You’ve Been Too Embarrassed to Ask: A Presentation and Discussion about Terminology, Definitions, and Language Associated with Sexual and Gender Diversities Lisa Johnson Psy.D., LP, LMFT; Tera Jansen, Psy.D., LP, CST 5:30pm Reception, Networking, Raffle and Awards* Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres FRIDAY, APRIL 12 7:30am Business Meeting* 8:00am Breakfast and Networking* 8:30am Opening Plenary Session and Welcome Keynote Address: The Opioid Epidemic - What It Says About Us and Lessons for Our Future Joseph Lee, M.D. 9:45am u Challenges for Clinical Practice Posed by Current Payer Polices: A Discussion with the MPA Payer Committee Robert Van Siclen, Ph.D., LP; Steve Girardeau, Psy.D., LP; Dana Fox, Ph.D., LP u Challenges in the Assessment and Treatment of PTSD Christopher R. Erbes, Ph.D. LP, ABPP u Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment: Using Psychological Tests to Help Clients Change Their Lives Part I** Raja David, Ph.D., LP, ABPP Program is subject to change at any time without notice