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» INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM The Interactive Classroom brings the latest educational technology to the professional development of psychologists through a highly interactive and immersive video environment. CE CREDITS 5 NEW! A Developmental Understanding for Assessment and Treatment of Violent Individuals Presented by Lisa Firestone This intermediate workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the developmental issues contributing to violence, the triggers of violence, assessment, case management, and treatment of violent or potentially violent individuals. 2011. MEMBER $125 CE CREDITS 3 Aspects of an Effective Clinical Practice: Research Evidence Presented by Bruce Wampold 24 This course reviews the research literature on effective clinical practice, discusses the APA policy on evidencebased practice for psychological services delivery, and presents evidence to demonstrate effectiveness of psychotherapy. 2010. MEMBER $75 CE CREDITS 2 The Biology and Pharmacology of Depression Presented by James Kalat Nearly one third of people with depression will recover on their own within several months. Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are about equally helpful to the others, increasing the percentage in recovery to more than half. Nevertheless, a substantial number of people with depression do not respond readily to either kind of treatment. 2010. MEMBER $50 CE CREDITS 3 NEW! Cultural Competence in Trauma Treatment Presented by Laura Brown Few models for working with trauma survivors take into account the complexity of an individual’s unique NONMEMBER $70 NONMEMBER $105 NONMEMBER $175 background and experience. Even treatment for members of special groups often ignores the individual’s multilayered identities—which may include age, social class, ethnicity, religious faith, sexual orientation, and immigrant status—in favor of a “one-size-fits-all” approach. 2011 MEMBER $75 CE CREDITS 2.5 NEW! Drug Use and HIV Disease Presented by Perry Halkitis In this INTRODUCTORY/INTERMEDIATE workshop, participants will explore the relationships between mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Topics covered include: (a) the effects of mental health and substance abuse disorders on sexual risk taking, (b) the ways in which illicit drug use and mental health issues affect engagement and retention in HIV care, and (c) evidence-based approaches to the treatment of people with HIV/AIDS who struggle with co-occurring disorders. Case study vignettes are used to highlight evidence-based treatment approaches applicable to clinical practice. 2011. MEMBER $62.50 CE CREDITS 3 Grief Therapy and the Reconstruction of Meaning Presented by Robert Neimeyer This program describes and illustrates the wide range of ways in which the experience of loss disrupts vital life narratives. It includes an expanded toolbox of practical narrative and experiential techniques for treating griefrelated difficulties. 2010. MEMBER $75 CE CREDITS 1.5 NEW! Internet Addiction Presented by Greg Neimeyer This presentation provides an in-depth overview of these and other areas of Internet addiction and details the diagnostic challenges and treatment considerations associated with problematic Internet behaviors. 2011. MEMBER $37.50 NONMEMBER $52.50 NONMEMBER $105 NONMEMBER $87.50 NONMEMBER $100

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012