Pre-Convention Workshops: (1-4 pm on Friday, April 20th)
Clinical Practice Plugged In: Ethical Online Business Strategies for Psychotherapists
Presenter: Dr. Susan Giurleo
Dr. Giurleo’s 3-hour pre-convention workshop will focus on review of the trends in public utilization of online information in regards to health care decision making. We will explore an ethical framework for establishing a professional online presence, as well as the safe and ethical use of social media forums such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. There will also be discussion about practice policies regarding internet and web based contact and relationships with current, past and potential clients.
Licensure 101
Presenter: Paul Schwartzman, MS, LMHC
This seminar will provide a comprehensive overview
to the licensure process. Topics will include: a historical perspective on
licensure, eligibility, supervision issues, exam preparation, the exam, and
working with the NYS Office of Professions. Time will be allocated for
discussion and every effort will be made to address individual needs and
circumstances.
Seven Steps to FREEDOM in Private Practice
Presenter: Deborah Legge. Ph.D, CRC, LMHC
This is a workshop for entrepreneurial clinicians interested in taking the "leap of faith" into Private Practice. It is meant to provide information, guidance, and support regarding the many facets of running a successful business.
In this workshop, we will explore the business of "doing business" as a private practitioner. You will learn what it takes to build a private practice from the ground up
Meditation, Counseling and the New Brain Research
Presenter: Richard Schaub, PhD, LMHC
The implications for counselors is that a synthesis of counseling and meditation can provide clients with a neurological basis for new capacities for self-care skills. Specific methods will be experientially taught and practiced together.
Distance Credentialled Counselor Training (DCC)
Presenter: Deeanna Merz Nagel, LPC, DCC
This is a 2-day training that will begin on Thursday, April 19th and end on Friday, April 20th at 3 pm. Participants will receive the DCC credential at the end of the training. All registrations and payment are done through Ready Minds. Click on the link below for info and registration. The training fee is $595, but NYMHCA members will receive a $150 discount.
Presenter List for Convention 2012
*Please note that this is a tentative list based on the acceptance of proposals by our Program Committee and might not reflect the actual and final list of presentations to be offered at the convention.
Come Play with Me: Using embodied Psychotherapy to deepen intimacy and promote change.
Dan Summer Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Dr. Lynn Calhoun Howell Ph.D
Role of Family Factor in Asian American’s psychological health: An analysis of National Latino and Asian American study (NLAAS)
Vaibhavee Agaskar. PhD.
Incorporating Mindfulness Practices in Counselor Education
Ming-Hui Daniel Hsu, Ph.D.
A London Study Abroad Course for Learning Group Dynamics and Leadership
Ming-Hui Daniel Hsu, Ph.D, Lauren Donohue
Counseling Disabled Populations in the 21st Century
Michael M. Gale, M.S.
Amy Santell, M.S
Sustaining the Mental Health Practitioner through Reflecting Team Supervision Practices
Karen Mackie
Patricia Goodspeed Grant
Internship Practica: Preparation, Experience, Reflections & Growth
Kailey Horan
Danielle Pignatelli,
Kelsey Kangos,
Assessment of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
Ruth Schrag,
Embracing Intimacy: reexamining intimacy relationships between gay-identified men.
Anthony J. Patterson, LMHC
Incorporating Positive Psychology into a Therapeutic Practice
Lynn Bogin
Being Creative in an Evidence Based World: Finding balance in your practice
Travis W. Schermer
How Do Clients Change in Counseling? A Constructivist View
Jonathan D. Raskin
Parent Child Interaction Therapy
Victoria Marino, LMHC
Beth Maffia, LMHC
Mental Health Professionals and LGBTQ Adolescent Clients
Dr. Markus P. Bidell, Ph.D., LMHC
Alexis R. Garfield
Evidence-Based Practice in the Real World
Steve Byrne, Psy.D
Sarah E. Covell MS, LMHC, NCC
Brett Shufelt, B.A
Introduction to the Early Intervention Program in New York
Tara Maloney, M.A.
Harm Reduction: Lessons Learned from Young Adult STD Clinic Patients
Mediha Kosovrasti, LMSW Social Worker
Kimberly Johnson, MPH
Movies on Your Mind: Therapeutic Use of Movies in Mental Health Counseling
Michael Giebelhouse
Thomas J. Nardi, Ph. D.
Working with Children and Adolescents Using Sandtray Therapy
Kathleen S. Tillman
Emotional Intelligence in Mental Health Counseling
John Pellitteri
Beholding the Unseen: Providing culturally competent mental health counseling to homeless families
Kathleen M. Fallon, Ph.D.
Rosa Luciano, B.S.
"To GRE or not to GRE": A Survey and Discussion of the Admissions Requirements of NYSED-approved Masters in Mental Health Counseling Programs
Peter M. del Rosario, Ph.D
Tania Doverspike
Katelynn Drake
Understanding Eroticism and how it relates to Couples Counseling
Stephanie Gregory, M.S.
Jody J. Fiorini, Ph. D, LMHC, ACS, NCC
Multicultural Outreach Collaboration: Using technology to offer mental health workshops in Haiti
Dr. Barbara Faye Streets
Roger A. Brooks
Karen Wolford
Guerda Nicolas
Problems of Professional Competence Among Counselor Trainees
Jonathan P. Rust
Jonathan D. Raskin
Melanie S. Hill
Making Referrals in Counseling: Ethical and Legal Issues
Stella Kim
Engaging Family Members & Motivating Substance Abusers to Enter
Treatment: A CRAFT Intervention Approach
Errol Rodriguez, Ph.D., CRC
Rosemarie Chatterton, MA, LMHC
The Comprehensive Suicide Risk Assessment (CSRA): An Evaluation of Validity and Psychometric Properties of New Suicide Screening Instrument with a Male Prison Population
Carin Skapars, MS, LMHC, MHPE Specialist III
Healing Men and Boys from Trauma and Abuse— Gender-based Approaches in Mental Health Prevention and Treatment
Stacey Bellem, MS, MSW
Bernadine Waller, MA, MHC
How Long Will You Last as a Counselor? Recognizing and Overcoming
Burnout
Francesca LopisJennifer Watkins
Thomas J. Nardi, Ph.D.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship Experience
Nicole Donato nicole.donato@my.liu.edu
Thomas J. Nardi, Ph.D
Multicultural Outreach Programming: Using dance to promote
psychological health and education about eating disorders
Barbara Faye Streets
Humor, an Effective Tool for Counseling
Frank T. Rizza
The Mindful Counselor: An Introduction to Mindful Awareness Practices
John J. Kukor, EdD
Demystifying Clinical Hypnosis: Descriptions, Strategies, and Benefits
Donna Walck, M.S
Elaine Casquarelli, Ed.S., NCC
A Call to our Innermost Center: Implementing Contemplative Practices
in Counselor Education
Kathleen M. Fallon, Ph.D.
Keri Neadom, B.A.
Stephanie Cicero, B.A.
Advances in the Neurosciences and the Implications for
Psychotherapy: What Every Clinician Should Know
David W. Eckert, LMHC, NCC, CRC
Adding Biofeedback to a Mental Health Practice
Harry L. Campbell
The Use of Folklore Therapy: A therapeutic intervention for the Hispanic population
Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson, Ph.D
Maria Collar
Babatunde Adekson
Working with the Memory Impaired Individual
Ellen Somers, MA, LMHC
Emotional Freedom Techniques - A Healing Tool for the 21st Century
Tom Porpiglia, MS, LMHC, DCEP, EFT-ADV
A Deeper Look at Navigating Ethics
Rachel Jordan PhD, LMHC, NCC
Spirituality: An integral component of racial identity
Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson, Ph.D
Maria Collar
Babatunde O. Adekson
Before Saying I Do: Helping LGB Couples Thrive Through Premarital Counseling
Elaine J. Casquarelli, Ed.S., NCC
Kathleen M. Fallon, Ph.D.,
So You Want to Go Solo: The Basics for Starting and Managing a
Private Clinical Practice
Rev. Michael Heath , LMHC, Fellow AAPC
Rurning Crisis Into Opportunities for Insight
Kevin Curtin PHD
Ahsley Schweitzer
Kelly Hint
How to Effectively Lobby Your Legislators
Heather Evans, NYMHCA Lobbyist, Hinman Straub Advisors
