November 16 & 17, 2023
Online
Conference Schedule
**All times shown in Central Time (CT)
THURSDAY, November 16th
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No Health Without Mental Health: The Role of Technology as a Participant in the Health Care Team
Panel Participants: Liz Sweigart, PhD, MBA, ACC; Bianka Hardin, PsyD, SEP, NARM Master Therapist; Kelly Torres, PhD; Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP
Presented by Laura Fazio-Griffith, Ph.D., June Williams, Ph.D., M.Ed., Mallorie Davis, and Jonathan Covel
Tapping Together: Group EMDR as a Healing Modality
Presented by Laura M Schmuldt, PhD, Dr. Julie Quigley, Angela Cross, LMHC, Delany Beekman, and Elisa Pellegrino
Wellness Essentials for Successful Leaders
Presented by Teresa Albizu, EdD and Gerardo Rodríguez-Menéndez, PhD, ABPP, MSCP
The Intersectionality of Health, Race, and Mental Health in America
Presented by Jose ‘Pepe’ Lopez PhD, LPC-Supervisor (TX), CSC (TX) and Tonya Chando
Cultural Awareness through Self-Awareness: Research Validation and Practical
Presented by Cassandra Ferreira, Ph.D. and John Ferreira, Ph.D., LPC
A Journey of Mental Health: Study Abroad
Presented by Jennifer Fullick, Ph.D. and Breeda McGrath, Ph.D.
An Integrated Approach to Supporting Refugee Children
Presented by Perla Rubi, M.Ed., Blanca Saldivar, M.Ed., Hannah Paullin, M.Ed., and Pip McGirl, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Presented by Tricia M. Mikolon, PhD and Debra Perez, PhD
FRIDAY, November 17th
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No Health Without Mental Health: DEIB and Multicultural Consideration in Mental and Physical Health
Panel Participants: Breeda McGrath, PhD, NCSP; Erika L. Liljedahl, PsyD; Keonna Robinson, MA, LMFT; Braden Berkey, PsyD
Presented by Martha Stark, MD
Presented by Julia Albro, BS, Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology, and Robert D. Friedberg, Ph.D.
Spirituality as a Key Resilience Factor for Military Families Transitioning Overseas
Presented by Cassandra Ferreira, Ph.D. and John Ferreira, Ph.D., LPC
Freeze Frame: The Use of Adlerian Play Therapy to Encourage Holistic Healing in Children
Presented by Brittany McBryde Williams, LMHC
Presented by Martha Stark, MD
Recognizing the Role of Sex in Optimizing Health
Presented by Braden Berkey, PsyD, CSE
Ethical Dilemmas: Working with Professionals Following Different Codes
Presented by Amy Evans, PhD, LPCC
Presented by Tricia M. Mikolon, PhD and Debra Perez, PhD
Plus up to 16 free student-led presentations spanning the two days (to be announced soon)!
Conference Registration & Pricing
FULL CONFERENCE
General Admission: $230
Students: $115
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $170
Full conference purchase includes all 19 sessions, live and recorded.
HALF CONFERENCE
General Admission: $150
Students: $75
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $110
Half conference purchase includes any 10 Sessions, live or recorded.
QUARTER CONFERENCE
General Admission: $90
Students: $45
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $65
Half conference purchase includes any 5 Sessions, live or recorded.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
General Admission: $20
Students: $10
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $15
Individual conference session purchase includes any single session, live or recorded.
*Please email [email protected] for student and The Chicago School faculty/staff/alumni pricing
Conference booklet includes full description, level, learning objectives, reference, and continuing education details for each session.
Announcing Our 2023 Keynote Panels!
The Role of Technology as a Participant in the Health Care Team
Thursday, November 16th, 2023 | 9-10am CT
The lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have changed how people access health care, including mental health. Technology has allowed for greater reach of care and put a focus on telehealth policy and reform. The American Psychological Association (2023) reports that trends with artificial intelligence (AI), digital inclusion, and remote monitoring will continue to grow.
This panel discussion evaluates the trends, challenges, and solutions that are a part of technology integration into the health care team. Panelists will discuss their experiences with current trends and outlooks as well as present the challenges mental health providers face when using technology. In the second half of this session, panelist will answer pre-submitted questions from attendees regarding the use of technology in various mental health fields.
This panel will offer continuing education credits – please see full conference booklet for CE information.
Panelists:
- Liz Sweigart, PhD, MBA, ACC; independent advisor, coach, and board member
- Bianka Hardin, PsyD, SEP, NARM Master Therapist; Licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of Centered Therapy Chicago, PLLC
- Kelly Torres, PhD; Department Chair of the Educational Psychology and Technology EdD program at The Chicago School
- Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP; Professor and Chair for the Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology; President, American Academy of Clinical Psychology; Chair, APA Designation Committee
DEIB and Multicultural Consideration in Mental and Physical Health
Friday, November 17th, 2023 | 9-10am CT
The majority of U.S adults claim that there are not enough mental health care providers who are trained to address issues specific to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status and almost a quarter of adults either do not seek mental health care or struggle to get care due to cultural barriers (Mental Health First Aid USA, 2022). As such, culturally responsive mental health care is a topic all mental health teams should be concerned with. This discussion will focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging considerations across the health care team.
Panelists will present methods of fostering trusts among diverse community groups and recommendations for bridging disparities. This discussion will also present methods of recognizing and addressing personal bias and ways organizations can move from being culturally competent to being cultural partners. Audience members will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelist regarding DEIB considerations.
This panel will offer continuing education credits – please see full conference booklet for CE information.
Panelists:
- Breeda McGrath, PhD, NCSP; Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Professional Studies
- Erika L. Liljedahl, PsyD; Department Chair, MA Forensic Psychology, Online
- Keonna Robinson, MA, LMFT #130325; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Adjunct Professor, MA MFT program
- Braden Berkey, PsyD; Department Faculty Associate Professor, Clinical Psy.D.