Workshops and Events 2024-2025
Workshops are typically held on Zoom on the 1st Friday of the month, 7:15-9:15pm, unless otherwise specified.
April 4, 2025, 9:30-11:30am - Perinatal mental health and the role of Project TEACH in New York State (2 CEs)
May 2, 2025 - Invisible Disabilities, Intersectional Identities, and Healthcare Disparity: What We Can Do About It (2 CEs)
Past SCPA Monthly Workshops
2025 Workshops
Ethical Practice through Cultural and Clinical Humility Ruth NIrenberg, Psy.D. - March 2025
Racism and Identity Formation: Exploring the Impact of False Narratives Maurice Nicoleau, LCSW - February 2025
Reimagine Resilience: Storytelling as a Portal to Prevention Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Ph.D. - January 2025
There's No Expiration Date on Healing and Transformation: Ensuring Mental Health & Belonging for Older Adults Regina Koepp, Psy.D. - January 2025
2024 Workshops
The Power in Embracing Our Stories Miles Borrero - December 2024
The Utilization of Dungeons and Dragons for the Development of the Self Joseph Atanasio, Psy.D. & Jared Sossin - November 2024
Creative Arts Therapies for Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma: Across the Lifespan Carly Caprioli, MS, LCAT, MT-BC, Ryann Catapano, MA, LCAT, R-DMT, Marianne Franzese Chasen, MA, RDT, LCAT, & Jessie Leete, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT - October 2024
How to Start and Manage a Psychotherapy Practice Deena Abbe, Ph.D., Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D., BC-TMH, & Steven Hartman, Psy.D. - September 2024
Assessing and Treating Eating Disorders: A Review of APA Guidelines Patricia Osborne, Ph.D. & Farhan Husain, M.D. - May 2024
Intersections of Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health Matthew Brensilver, Ph.D. - April 2024
Couple Treatment of Low-Level Partner Aggression Daniel O'Leary, Ph.D. - March 2024
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy John Cottone, Ph.D. - March 2024
Psychotropic Medications Jenna Hartman, DO - January 2024
2023 Workshops
Professional Ethics, Morality, and Values: Ethical Practice in Clinical Psychology Ruth Nirenberg, Psy.D. - December 2023
Professional Wills and Succession Planning for your Practice David Durso, Esq. - November 2023
Challenges and Strategies in Treating Sensorimotor OCD Elliot Kaminetzky, Ph.D. - October 2023
Over-control and Introduction to RO-DBT Hope Arnold, LCSW, MA - September 2023
"Help Couples Heal" - Breaking Intergenerational Patterns and Unconscious Messages Through the Assimilative Couple and Family Therapy Model Patricia Pitta, Ph.D. - May 2023
EMDR - How It Is Effective Treatment for Children, Adolescents, & Adults Carla Natalucci-Hall, Psy.D. - April 2023
Interventional treatments for Mood and Anxiety Disorders Kyle Lapidus, MD, Ph.D. - March 2023
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Principle Driven Treatment for Emotion Dysregulation Cecily Portillo, Ph.D. - February 2023
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - An Introduction Richard Pitch, MD - January 2023
2022 Workshops
Practical Aspects of Doing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Incorporating Core Principles in the Session Joseph Scardapane, Ph.D. - December 2023
A Grief Shared Diane Sweet, LCSW - November 2022
Treatment of Children and Teens with ASD Sagit Vishnia, Psy.D. - October 2022
How to Grow and Maintain a Private Practice - AVAILABLE ONLY TO SCPA MEMBERS Brandon Abbe (Financial Consultant), Karlo Salgado (Growth Coach), and Barry Sunshine (Certified Public Accountant) - September 2022
How to Start and Build a Psychotherapy Practice Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Deena Abbe, Ph.D., Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D., BC-TMH, & Steven Hartman, Psy.D. - September 2022
Building a Better Athlete: Using Psychology to Help Athletes Deena Abbe, Ph.D., Greg Haggerty, Ph.D. & Art Popp, Ph.D. - May 2022
Returning to Work: How to Minimize Infection and Liability during the COVID-19 Pandemic Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D., Bob Delagi, & Luis Marcos, M.D. - April 2022
LGBTQ* Health & Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding Key Terminology and Affirming Care Adam Gonzalez, Ph.D. - April 2022
That Darn Cat! Promoting Change through the Language of Motivational Interviewing Deirdra Frum-Vassallo, Psy.D. - March 2022
Understanding and Working with Male Adolescents Demonstrating Sexual Behavioral Problems Kristan Baker, Psy.D. - February 2022
Current Standards for the Treatment of Individuals At-Risk for Suicide Shane Owens, Ph.D., ABPP - January 2022
2021 Workshops
Implementation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Stony Brook University: Enhancing Trauma-Specific Care for Youth from Historically Marginalized Communities Amy Hyoeun Lee, Ph.D. & Kristin Bernard, Ph.D. - November 2021
Couple Therapy: Managing the Conflict and Repairing the Damage after an Affair Michael Zentman, Ph.D. - October 2021
Decoding Neurofeedback: History, Evolution, and Clinical Applications Andreas Michaelides, Ph.D., BCN - July 2021
2020 Workshops
Burnout in Psychologists: Understanding, Managing, and Preventing the Phenomenon Danielle Zito, Psy.D. - December 2020
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) In the Treatment of Depression and OCD: What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know Aleksandra Krunic, MD (presenter) & Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D. (moderator) - November 2020
Open for Business: Marketing Strategies for the Professional You Are, and the Practice You Want to Have Donna Thiele, Psy.D., LBA, BCBA-D - October 2020
How to Start and Build a Psychotherapy Practice Deena Abbe, Ph.D., Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Steven Hartman, Psy.D., & Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D. - September 2020
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills and Varsity and Youth Arthur L. Popp, Ph.D. - May 2020
Is it Aging or Alzheimer’s Disease? What’s Normal and What’s Not Dr. Christopher Christodoulou, Ph.D. - April 2020
Refresher on WAIS-IV Administration and Interpretation Eugene Lubliner, Psy.D. - March 2020
Treating Veterans & the Disabled Roy Aranda, PsyD, JD & Conrado Delgado - February 2020
Students and Recent Graduates: Options with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: From Working to Graduate School Jessica Cannone, BA - January 2020
2019 Workshops
Couple Therapy, Miscarriages, and the Couple's Failure to Mourn Carl Bagnini, LCSW, BCD - December 2019
School and Clinical Training In Mindfulness - Where Do I Begin? Anthony Pantaleno, PhD, Gabrielle Chiaramonte, PhD, Barbara Fisher, PhD, & Danielle Smith, PsyD - November 2019
Treating Patients who are Divorcing or Recently Divorced Neil S. Grossman, Ph.D., ABPP & Kim M. Ciesinski, Esq. - October 2019
What is Forensic Psychology and How It Interfaces with other Areas of Psychology Roy Aranda, Psy.D., J.D., Neil S. Grossman, Ph.D., Stephen Honor, Ph.D., & Bob Raymond, Ph.D. - May 2019
Best Practices in Social Skills Training: A Behavior Analytic Perspective Donna Thiele, Psy.D., LBA, BCBA-D & Michelle Pesca, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA - April 2019
Coping With the Dark Night of Patient Suicide: Perspectives From the Field Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D., Kristin Bruning, M.D., Kristin Karch, MS.Ed., & Dina Vivian, Ph,D. - March 2019
Classroom management in classes with students who learn differently Sagit R. Vishnia, Psy.D. - January 2019
2018 Workshops
Motivational Interviewing for Helping People Change Joanne D. Taylor, Ph.D - December 2018
How to Start and Build a Psychotherapy Practice Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Deena Abbe, Ph.D., Steven Hartman, Psy.D., & Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D. - November 2018
A Therapist's Personal and Professional Experience in the Interactive Treatment of Bipolar Disorders I and II Stephen Guido, Ph.D. - October 2018
Working with Couples Using Imago Relationship Therapy Barbara Fontana, Ph.D. - May 2018
Professional and Personal Experiences of Microaggressions in a Therapy Room Anu Raj, Ph.D. - April 2018
Beyond the Scores: Differential Diagnoses of Learning Disabilities and Comorbid Conditions Emma Leah Hettrich, Psy.D. & Michael Scholz, M.S. (Speech / Language Pathologist) - February 2018
The Use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a Foundational Model for Psychotherapy Training and Supervision Joseph R. Scardapane, Ph.D. - March 2018
2017 Workshops
Leveling the Playing Field: An In-Depth Look at Accommodations on High Stakes Exams Wendi Fischer, Ph.D. - December 2017
Identification and Brief Treatment Approaches for Substance Use Disorders Nehal Vadhan, Ph.D. - October 2017
Autism Spectrum Disorders Rebecca Sachs, Ph.D. - May 2017
Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) for the Treatment of Chronic Depression and Beyond Dina Vivian, Ph.D. - April 2017
How to Respond to a Subpoena Bruce V. Hillowe, J.D., Ph.D. - March 2017
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders - Intersections of Identity, Biology, & Family Formation in Clinical Presentation and Treatment Helen Meyers, Ph.D. & A. Samantha Dreyer, Psy.D. - February 2017
Concussive Injuries and Psychological Treatment Stephen Honor, Ph.D. - January 2017
2016 Workshops
How to Start and Build a Psychotherapy Practice Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Steven Hartman, Psy.D., Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D., & David Durso, Esq. - December 2016
The Soldier's Project: Preparing Clinicians to Serve the Needs of Veterans Suzanne Phillips, Psy.D., ABPP, Madelyn Miller, Ph.D., LCSW, CGP, Jessica Koblenz, Psy.D., CGP, Steven Rose, LCSW , & Alina Perez, MSW - November 2016
Mindfulness for You, Mindfulness for Your Patients Gabrielle Chiaramonte, Ph.D., Barbara Fisher, Ph.D., & Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D. - October 2016
Romantic competence: Skills for healthy relationships Joanne Davila, Ph.D. - September 2016
Twitter Boot Camp for Psychologists Shane G. Owens, Ph.D., ABPP - May 2016
The ABC’s and 123’s of CBT for Anxiety! Simon Rego, Psy.D., ABPP, ACT - May 2016
Anxiety Disorder in Kids Deena Abbe, Ph.D. - April 2016
Psychological Service Delivery on the College Campus - Current Trends, Critical Challenges, Facts and Misconceptions Andrew Berger, Ph.D. - March 2016
Advancing the Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders: The BITE Approach Dina Hirsch, Ph.D. - February 2016
Psychology and Technology Andreas Michaelides, Ph. D. - January 2016
2015 Workshops
The Treatment of Sexual Addiction Peter Kanaris, Ph.D. - December 2015
Psychotherapists and Divorce: Using Different Roles to Help our Clients Neil S. Grossman, Ph.D., ABPP, Charles McEvily, Esq., & Roxane Polak, Ph.D. - November 2015
The Intersection of Mental Illness and Medical Illness: A Father’s Personal Excursion into the World of His Medically Ill - Mentally Ill Adult Son Roy Aranda, Psy.D., J.D. - November 2015
The Alphabet Soup of Private Practice: Adapt and thrive in the world of ICD 10, DSM 5, PQRS, and HIPAA/HITECH Carmel L. Gold, LCSW BCD - October 2015
The Worst of Mankind and the Best of Humanity - A Comparison of Natural and Human-Made PTSD and Traumatic Reactions in First Responders and Caregivers Roy Aranda, Psy.D., J.D. - September 2015
Understanding and Treating Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) Sabine Wilhelm, Ph.D. - May 2015
The State of Psychology and Private Practice, 2015 Jerry Grodin, Ph.D. - May 2015
Introducing Mindfulness into the Therapy Hour: What to Say, What to Do, and How to Get Unstuck Dorothy Ahl, M.S., Ed.S., Barbara Fisher, Ph.D., Cheryl Kurash, Ph.D., & Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D. - April 2015
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Third Generation CBT Mark Sisti Ph.D. - March 2015
Risk Management: Dangerousness to Self and Others The SAFE Act & Duty to Protect Roy Aranda, J.D., Psy.D. & Shane Gregory Owens, Ph.D., ABPP - February 2015
Using Social Media to Expand Your Practice Kevin S. Ryan - January 2015
2014 Workshops
"Carefrontation" A Treatment Model for Adolescent Addiction Harris B. Stratyner, Ph.D. - December 2014
Starting & Building a Private Practice Brianna Fava, Ph.D., Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Steven Hartman, Psy.D., & Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D. - November 2014
Professional Wills and Termination of Treatment Generally Bruce V. Hillowe, J.D., Ph.D. - October 2014
So What Do I Do When?...Business Conundrums, Dilemmas, and Policies in Private Practice Stephen Honor, Ph.D. & Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D. - April 2014
Record Keeping and Record Release for Psychologists Bruce Hillowe, J.D., Ph.D. - March 2014
Our Aging Population and Implications for the Clinical Practice of Psychology Robert W. Figlerski, Ph.D. - February 2014
2013 Workshops
Living with Depression: A Personal and Professional Perspective Deborah Serani, Psy.D. - December 2013
Suicide Assessment and Prevention Shane Owens, Ph.D., ABPP - November 2013
Mindfulness in Action: From Therapist Couch to Compassion Relief Peter Lin, Ph.D. (CAC) - October 2013
ADHD and Executive Functions: The Keys to Success for Children and Adults with ADHD Joseph S. Volpe, Ph.D. (CAC) - September 2013
Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution: Film, Discussion, and Reception Co-Hosted by Suffolk County Psychological Association (SCPA) & Cinema Arts Centre (CAC): June 2013
PREPaRE Workshop 1 June 2013
Adolescent Romantic Relationships: Understanding Risk and Building Competence Joanne Davila, Ph.D. - April 2013
Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Mitchell Banks, MD - March 2013
Couple Therapy: Managing the Conflict and Repairing the Damage after an Affair Michael Zentman, Ph.D. - February 2013
2012 Workshops
Nuts and Bolts of Violence Risk Assessment Roy Aranda, Psy.D., J.D. - December 2012
The Soldiers Project: Treatment of Veterans Returning Home From Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families Thomas McCoy, M.Div, LCSW - October 2012
How to Start and Build a Psychotherapy Practice Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Deena Abbe, Ph.D., Sagit Vishnia, Psy.D. & Steven Hartman, Psy.D. - September 2012
Designing the Future of Psychological Practice Robert E. McGrath, Ph.D. - May 2012
Treating Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach Valerie Gaus, Ph.D. - March 2012
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): An Introductory Overview Uri Bergmann, Ph.D. - February 2012
Treatment Options for Depressive Disorders: Psychotropic Medications, Neuromodulation, and Complementary Approaches Andrea Carlsen, M.D. - January 2012
2011 Workshops
TAME - Teen Anger Management Education Eva Feindler, Ph.D. - December 2011
Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Fred Friedberg, Ph.D. - November 2011
Working From the Heart: A Therapist's Guide to Heart-Centered Psychotherapy William P. Ryan, Ph.D - October 2011
A "Taste" of Mindfulness Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D. - September 2011
Fear, Anger, Shame, Loathing: Clinical & Countertransferential Reactions to Patient Suicidality Shara Sand, Psy.D. - May 2011
Couples Therapy from an Imago Prospective Barbara Fontana, Ph.D. - April 2011
Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Philip Eisenberg, Ph.D. ABPP, Joseph Gartner, MD, & Sagit Vishnia, Psy.D. - March 2011
Warrior’s Trauma: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and its Treatment in Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Stephen Long, Ph.D. - February 2011
2010 Workshops
Practical Hypnoanalysis Daniel Araoz, Ed.D. - December 2010
Life and Love After Divorce: Guiding Patients Through Post-Divorce Adjustment* R. Phillip Colon, Ph.D. - November 2010 (co-sponsored with NCPA)
How to Start and Build a Psychotherapy Practice Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Jennifer Fay, Psy.D., Joseph Volpe, Ph.D., & Keith Moss, Ph.D. - October 2010
Tax Planning for Psychologists in Private Practice Jim Grennen - May 2010
The Treating Psychologist: A Survival Guide for Court Testimony Neil Grossman, Ph.D. & Stephen Honor, Ph.D. - April 2010
What We Know About Anger and its Implications for Clinical Practice Raymond DiGuiseppe, Ph.D., ABPP - March 2010
Sex Therapy: An Introduction for the General Practitioner Peter Kanaris, Ph.D. - February 2010
Leadership Development and Organizational Consulting: Redefining Your Professional Skill Set Bruce Hammer, Ph.D. - January 2010
2009 Workshops
Recognition and Treatment of Morbid Obsessions Fred Penzel, Ph.D. - December 2009
Mind Ding Positive Energy: The Reframing of Perfomance Anxiety John Bowman, PhD. - November 2009
Networking and Mentoring for the Early Career Psychologist and Graduate Student Diane Sherlip, Ph.D. Barbara Fontana, Ph.D., Ann Eckardt, Psy.D. & Ms. Andrea Lampert - October 2009
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