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• SDPA Committee Chairs Luncheon

  • When
    02/05/2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Home of Ruth Samad

  Committee Chairs Luncheon

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  Sunday February 5, 2023  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Home of Ruth Samad
                       (Address to be Provided)

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    02/09/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  February 9, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• Community CE Event: Hold Me Tight Workshop for Couples

  • Start
    02/11/2023
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    02/12/2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rancho Santa Fe, CA

  Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples
  A Relationship Enrichment Program - 12 CEs
  

  PRESENTED BY:    Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D. and
                                  other Emotionally Focused Couples Therapists

  DATE/TIME:    Saturday/Sunday   November 5/6, 2022  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  LOCATION:    The Cottage Clinic
                          A peaceful, private, nature retreat in 
                          Coastal North County of San Diego

  
  TARGET AUDIENCE:    
  Lay couples and professionals, too.

  
  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Space is very limited.
  
  

  PROGRAM:

  What to Expect during the Program:  Throughout the two days, the format will involve presentations made by Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom on attachment theory and the neuroscience of love.  There will be a slide presentation intermingled with video demonstrations, short and longer that help drive home the point that the program is making.   Couples will have the opportunity to do seven structured exercises throughout the Hold Me Tight® Workshop. Therapists will be available to assist you with the exercises if needed. The exercises (conversations with your partner) all build on one another; essentially, they are the building blocks of the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Love Map, that has been shown through research to help reduce marital distress and increase satisfaction in many couples over the long term.   It's not just a dry program; some of the videos are fun as they demonstrate what we are teaching. We have some group discussion but no one is "called on" and group participation is completely voluntary. Workbook Materials:  Every attendee will receive their own workbook that has the exercise conversations in it.   This is a positive, research-based program for all couples that want to strengthen and deepen their relationship. Imagine being able to understand each other better and build an even more loving relationship that just gets stronger over a lifetime. In our workshop, you will learn what is at the root of most conflicts between you and your partner, and how to change those moments through a proven method that all couples can do. Our Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples is based on Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and the international best-selling book "Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy has been shown through research to be the most effective approach to helping couples: Change the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain; Understand emotions and needs in romantic relationships and how to tend to each other in a way that creates positive, bonding moments; Begin to repair old relationship injuries and how to build more trust moving forward; Learn and practice a new way of communicating with each other that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem solving skills, and can help you have more fun and freedom together in your life.​ --------------------------- This is an educational and experiential program; the format and schedule include: Educational talks, video presentations, and couple's exercises (in private, not in front of the group). This program can be helpful to couples that are doing well and wanting relationship enrichment, couples who are struggling to understand and change negative patterns, as well as professionals who want to learn more about the new science of love based on about 40 years of research. 12 CE's are available for mental health professionals through the link below.    ​Learning Objectives: List two major tenants of attachment theory. Explain how neuroscience and attachment theory effect romantic relationships.  Demonstrate the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain and explain how to change it. List two major factors in positive, safe, adult romantic relationships.   Demonstrate the research-based method for repairing relationship injuries and how to build a more trusting bond moving forward.  Practice a new way of communicating that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem-solving skills, more interpersonal freedom, and independence.

  
  

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• Community CE Event: The Abnormalizing of Normal Childhood Maturational Challenges

  • When
    02/18/2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    San Diego Psychoanalytic Center

  The Abnormalizing of Normal Childhood Maturational Challenges - 2 CEs

  PRODUCED BY:   The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center's Extension Division

  PRESENTED BY:    Enrico Gnaulati, Ph.D. 

  DATE/TIME:    Saturday   February 18, 2023  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION:    SDPC
                         4455 Morena Blvd., Ste. 202
                         San Diego, CA 92117

  
  TO REGISTER:   Please contact SDPC Administrator
                              Michelle Spencer
                              sdpa.michelle@gmail.com

  FEE:  $50 Clinicians
           $25 SDPC Members, Candidates and Students
  
           Checks (made payable to SDPC) and cash will be accepted at the door.

  
  PROGRAM:

  The training of mental health clinicians may predispose them to assign diagnoses to children when the behavior in question falls within the broad scope of normal. It can be exceedingly difficult to differentiate between transitory disturbing reactions to stressful life events; lags in socio-emotional maturation; struggles related to mismatches in where a child is at developmentally and the cognitive and behavioral expectations placed on him or her at school; the outcome of patterns of emotional reactivity in the parent-child relationship; the manifestation of difficult personality traits; a perfect storm of all of these—and clear-cut evidence of a mental health diagnosis.
  
  Remarkably high rates of ADHD might be due to how symptoms of this disorder mimic normal childhood narcissism. When assessing ADHD common-sense questions need to be asked: hyperactivity or overdramatic attention-seeking behavior? Failing to finish tasks or trouble persisting in the face of overconfident expectations? Disorganization or magical thinking? Forgetfulness or what’s-the-point-of-practicing?
  
  To accurately diagnose high functioning autism spectrum disorder, particular rule outs need to be considered: Is this a child whose presentation is better explained by delayed, but not impaired, language development? Tantrumming and picky eating rooted to ineffectual parenting methods? The combination of incipient mental giftedness, introversion, and autonomy-seeking in boys? Or, the interplay of several, or all of these?
  
  This presentation will address all these issues and expand clinicians’ procedural knowledge using non-pathologizing, developmentally normative ways of understanding and altering the struggling behavior of children.

  
  

  Enrico Gnaulati Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist based in Pasadena, California, and Affiliate Professor of Psychology at Seattle University. A frequent contributor to national publications like The Atlantic, Salon, and The Huffington Post, Gnaulati is also a sought-after public speaker and radio guest. He is a nationally-recognized reformer of mental health practice and policy, has published numerous articles in both academic journals and popular magazines, and is the author of several acclaimed books, including Saving Talk Therapy: How Health Insurers, Big Pharma, and Slanted Science are Ruining Good Mental Health Care (Beacon Press, 2018), Peacemaking with Preschoolers: Conflict Resolution to Promote Emotional Mastery and Harmonious Classrooms (GoodMedia Press, 2013), and Back to Normal: Why Ordinary Childhood Behavior Is Mistaken for ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Beacon Press, Sept. 2013).

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• SDPA Event: Ethics and Popcorn

  • Start
    02/23/2023
  • End
    02/24/2023
  • Location
    ZOOM/Encinitas

  Ethics and Popcorn:
  Stutz: A Critique - CPDs

  
  

  PRODUCED BY:   Ethics and Standards Committee

  FACILITATED BY:    Rochelle Perper, Ph.D./Debra Halliday, Psy.D.

  DATE/TIME:   OPTION 1 Thursday, February 23, 2023  7:00 PM

  LOCATION:    ZOOM

  DATE/TIME:   OPTION 2  Friday, February 24, 2023  6:30 PM

  LOCATION:   Home of Debra Halliday, Psy.D.                       

  
  RSVP OPTION 1 Rochelle Perper, Ph.D.  
                               rochelle@therapychanges.com

  RSVP OPTION 2:  Debra Hallliday, Psy.D.  
                                 drhalliday@psychotherapyand wellness.com

  SDPA Members Only!

  FEE:  Free
             
  
  DESCRIPTION:  The Ethics and Standards Committee is hosting dual evening critiques of the film "Stutz" which is a patient's documentary of the therapist/psychiatrist relationship, followed by a critique.  Themes of ethical boundaries and violations will be discussed by the attendees afterwards (e.g. limits of confidentiality).

  The first evening option is a Zoom session where participants will have watched the movie prior to attending.

  The second evening option is a live screening at the home of Dr. Halliday in Encinitas preceded by a hosted dinner, followed by dessert and critique.

  The movie Stutz is described as follows on imdb.com.  Phil Stutz is one of the world's leading psychiatrists.  He's helped countless patients over 40 years, including world-class creatives and business leaders, and among them many therapy-skeptics. Directed by friend and patient Jonah Hill, the film explores Stutz's life and walks the viewer through his signature visualization exercises, The Tools.  As Hill sits down with Stutz for an unorthodox session that flips their typical doctor-patient dynamic, they bring The Tools to life in a humorous, vulnerable and ultimately therapeutic experience.  Featuring candid discussion of both Stutz's and Hill's personal mental health journeys, alongside the lighthearted banter of two friends from different generations, the film beautifully frames The Tools and the journey toward mental health in a manner that's accessible to anyone whether or not they are actively seeking help.      

  CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD):  This activity qualifies for CPD under the California Board of Psychology Continuing Professional Development effective January 1, 2023, under the heading of "Peer Consultation", one hour of activity equals one hour credited.  Licensee shall maintain a record of hours.  The record shall include the date, type of activity, and total number of hours.

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    03/09/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  March 9, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    04/13/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  April 13, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• Community CE Event: Hold Me Tight Workshop for Couples

  • Start
    04/29/2023
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    04/30/2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rancho Santa Fe, CA

  Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples
  A Relationship Enrichment Program - 12 CEs
  

  PRESENTED BY:    Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D. and
                                  other Emotionally Focused Couples Therapists

  DATE/TIME:    Saturday/Sunday   November 5/6, 2022  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  LOCATION:    The Cottage Clinic
                          A peaceful, private, nature retreat in 
                          Coastal North County of San Diego

  
  TARGET AUDIENCE:    
  Lay couples and professionals, too.

  
  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Space is very limited.
  
  

  PROGRAM:

  What to Expect during the Program:  Throughout the two days, the format will involve presentations made by Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom on attachment theory and the neuroscience of love.  There will be a slide presentation intermingled with video demonstrations, short and longer that help drive home the point that the program is making.   Couples will have the opportunity to do seven structured exercises throughout the Hold Me Tight® Workshop. Therapists will be available to assist you with the exercises if needed. The exercises (conversations with your partner) all build on one another; essentially, they are the building blocks of the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Love Map, that has been shown through research to help reduce marital distress and increase satisfaction in many couples over the long term.   It's not just a dry program; some of the videos are fun as they demonstrate what we are teaching. We have some group discussion but no one is "called on" and group participation is completely voluntary. Workbook Materials:  Every attendee will receive their own workbook that has the exercise conversations in it.   This is a positive, research-based program for all couples that want to strengthen and deepen their relationship. Imagine being able to understand each other better and build an even more loving relationship that just gets stronger over a lifetime. In our workshop, you will learn what is at the root of most conflicts between you and your partner, and how to change those moments through a proven method that all couples can do. Our Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples is based on Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and the international best-selling book "Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy has been shown through research to be the most effective approach to helping couples: Change the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain; Understand emotions and needs in romantic relationships and how to tend to each other in a way that creates positive, bonding moments; Begin to repair old relationship injuries and how to build more trust moving forward; Learn and practice a new way of communicating with each other that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem solving skills, and can help you have more fun and freedom together in your life.​ --------------------------- This is an educational and experiential program; the format and schedule include: Educational talks, video presentations, and couple's exercises (in private, not in front of the group). This program can be helpful to couples that are doing well and wanting relationship enrichment, couples who are struggling to understand and change negative patterns, as well as professionals who want to learn more about the new science of love based on about 40 years of research. 12 CE's are available for mental health professionals through the link below.    ​Learning Objectives: List two major tenants of attachment theory. Explain how neuroscience and attachment theory effect romantic relationships.  Demonstrate the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain and explain how to change it. List two major factors in positive, safe, adult romantic relationships.   Demonstrate the research-based method for repairing relationship injuries and how to build a more trusting bond moving forward.  Practice a new way of communicating that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem-solving skills, more interpersonal freedom, and independence.

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    05/11/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  May 11, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    06/08/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  June 8, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    07/13/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  July 13, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    09/14/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  September 14, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    10/12/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  BOARD MEETING

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  October 12, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    11/09/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  November 9, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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• SDPA Board Meeting

  • When
    12/14/2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting

  PRODUCED BY:  SDPA

  DATE/TIME:  December 14, 2023. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom

  
  
  

  
  

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