Join the Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) for an enlightening day-long symposium on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy! Dive deep into the latest research, discover best practices, and engage in thought-provoking discussions on the ethical and legal frameworks shaping this innovative field. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to this area of mental health treatment, this event offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with experts and peers alike. We will have options to join in-person and virtually!

Date and Time:

Friday, November 8th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

In Person
University of Colorado Denver - Department of Psychology
North Classroom Building - NC1535
1200 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80204

Virtual

Zoom

Pricing:

Registration Type	Early Bird 8/28 - 9/20	Regular Pricing 9/21 - 11/8
Member	$165	$185
Non-Member	$255	$285
Student	$65	$75

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Agenda

9:00 - 9:55 AM: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy - pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, and practical considerations
Presenter: Dr. Randy Buzan and Dr. Susan Frederick
10:00 - 10:55 AM: How Psychedelics Affect the Brain: Key Findings & Debates
Presenter: Dr. Manesh Girn
11:00 - 12:30 PM: Legal & Regulatory Landscape Session
Presenters: Natasia Poinsette, Lorey Batten, Josh Kappel, Sean McAllister
Topics:
- Colorado's Psilocybin Therapy Program: A Legal and Regulatory Framework for Psychedelic Care
- Legal Overview of Psychedelic Therapy
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch, Networking, and Poster Presentations
1:30 - 2:55 PM: Ethics Session
Presenters: Dr. Shoshana Aal and Dori Lewis
Topics:
- Empowering Psychedelic Therapists: A Journey in Ethical Growth
- Power in Psychedelic Spaces; Ethics & Avoiding Harm
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for those with Advanced Cancer: An Overview of the Current RCT Underway at the University of Colorado Denver
Presenters: Dr. Kristin Kilbourn and Dr. Shandra Levey-Brown
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Disrupted Reconsolidation of Emotional Memory in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Presenter: Dr. Jim Grigsby
5:00 PM: TBD - Networking Event

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Call for Submissions: TCP October 2024 Issue

The Colorado Psychologist (TCP) is thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for our upcoming October edition, centered on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We invite experts in the field to share their invaluable insights, research findings, and expertise with our esteemed Colorado Psychological Association community. CPA would specifically encourage and welcome submissions from underrepresented perspectives and voices.

Here's how you can contribute:

Topic Submissions: We invite contributions for our upcoming edition dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Please submit articles, personal experiences, or case studies that showcase effective DEI practices and their impact in our work and community.
General Submissions: Share your expertise and knowledge on topics relevant to your field. Your perspectives can spark meaningful discussions and inspire fellow psychologists.
Interview with a Psychologist Nominations: Nominate a deserving colleague within our community for recognition of their outstanding contributions to the field of psychology.
Research Corner: Illuminate current research findings on a specific topic, shedding light on advancements and discoveries shaping our profession.
Student Highlight: Showcase the exceptional work, research, or social initiatives of graduate students, empowering the next generation of psychologists.
Members’ Corner: Share your general announcements and updates with the CPA community, fostering connection and collaboration.

For more details on the submission process, please reach out to Brian Beaumund, PsyD, at [email protected]. Submissions are due by September 15th, 2024.

We eagerly anticipate your valuable contributions as we continue to foster knowledge exchange and professional growth within our vibrant community.

Warm regards,
The Colorado Psychologist Editorial Team

Submit to Brian Beaumund

CPA's Next Coffee/Networking Event!

Friday, September 20th
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Please join CPA members and leaders for a coffee/light breakfast networking event where you can meet CPA members and leaders, share information about your role as a psychologist, and create new connections. Bring business cards, flyers, brochures, or just yourself and join us! You do NOT need to be a CPA member to attend.

Where:
Kimel Psychological Services
2170 S. Parker Rd. Suite 290, Denver CO 80111

Parking:

Please park in the front of the building, as only the front entry of the building opens to the public. We are on the 2nd floor in suite 290.

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Join Us for an Insightful CE Webinar:
Attending to Bigotry in Psychotherapy

Reserve Your Spot Today!
August 30, 2024
11:00AM - 12:00PM MT

Registration:
CPA Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $70.00
CPA Student Members: $10.00
Non-Member Students: $20.00

*If you are a non-member student wanting to register, please reach out to [email protected] to receive a discount code

REGISTER HERE

Description: This interactive program will help clinicians contend with bigotry in psychotherapy. We will consider three major ways in which bigotry emerges in the clinical situation: when the patient is being bigoted in the therapy hour; when the patient brings in post-traumatic or otherwise disturbing material related to being targeted by bigotry; and, perhaps the most difficult, when the therapist's own latent bigotry surfaces in the transference/countertransference dynamics. We will discuss aspects of psychoanalytic theory that help to conceptualize such clinical situations, and explore practical strategies for addressing these various manifestations of bigotry in the clinical situation.

CEs: 1.0 CE Available

Program Level: Introductory

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify different ways in which bigotry manifests in the clinical situation.
Participants will critically analyze theoretical concepts that aid in conceptualizing the role of bigotry in the clinical situation.
Participants will explore practical strategies for navigating bigoted material that arises in the clinical situation

Speaker: Carter J. Carter, Ph.D, LICSW

Dr. Carter is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; he also holds appointments as Lecturer in the DSW Program, and Affiliated Faculty in the Program for Psychoanalytic Studies, at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter is a scholar of bigotry, discrimination, and the psychodynamic underpinnings of interpersonal and structural violence. His work has recently been published in Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Studies in Gender & Sexuality, Psychoanalysis Culture & Society, and the International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies. In addition to their scholarly work, they maintain a private practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and clinical supervision.

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The Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.