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Greetings Colleagues,
November has been a fruitful month for WPS! Our ADHD Webinar was a standout success, with excellent attendance and sterling reviews from participants. We’re pleased by the positive impact our programming continues to make.
WPS takes a break from educational programming every December when people are celebrating the holidays. But don’t worry—we’ll be back in action in the new year! Our next event is scheduled for January 10, 2025. We’re excited to share that planning is well underway for a robust lineup of events in 2025. Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for being a vital part of our community.
Best Regards, Stefan and the WPS Admin Team
Upcoming Events
Ethical Considerations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Porn & Sex Addiction – Dr. Ken Adams | Jan 10th, 2025
Ethical Considerations in the Science and Practice of Exposure Therapy for Anxiety – Dr. Jami Socha | Feb 21, 2025 Pain Management – Dr. Miea Moon | March 2025
We are lining up presenters and topics to fill out our webinar calendar into 2025. If you are a member of WPS and interested in presenting a topic to our community feel free to reach out to events@washtenawpsychologysociety.com. |
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New Member Discount & Associate Member Plan!
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WPS is offering a significant discount for new memberships! Limited Membership is $50 and Full Membership is $100. Join now to become part of our community of psychologists.
We are pleased to announce a new category of membership; Associate. If you are interested in WPS, not a resident of Michigan or not a psychologist, you are eligible for associate membership. This plan is for people who wish to capture the benefits of limited membership in WPS. We welcome all professionals interested in learning, connecting with our community, and growing their practices.
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WPS takes great pride in its members, who are driven, passionate, and highly accomplished. We believe our audience can gain valuable insights by getting to know them better. That's why we're conducting member interviews—so you can connect with the inspiring individuals who make up our community. |
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Jeannie Miller-Clarkson’s journey into psychology was unexpected, though her curiosity about mental health had early roots. Initially, Jeannie pursued a career in ministry, earning a degree and becoming a licensed minister, yet she felt unprepared to provide the level of support her community needed. Her interest shifted after discovering a counseling program, which offered a professional framework to help others. Later she chose to pursue a PhD in Psychology. The
program combined with her PhD led to her establishing her own practice in Michigan, where she could integrate her faith and counseling skills.
As her practice grew into a group counseling center, Jeannie faced the unexpected challenges of running a business. While her passion lies in helping clients, managing the administrative and organizational demands of a group practice required different skills. Her resilience led to successful licensing in both Ohio and Michigan, allowing her to expand her services and reach a broader community.
Looking forward, Jeannie is focused on transitioning her counseling center into a legacy that can thrive beyond her involvement. With her background in counseling and studies in leadership, she hopes to provide more coaching in emotional intelligence, particularly for Christian leaders. Outside of her practice, Jeannie cherishes time with her family, especially her 11 grandchildren, who are spread across states. She also enjoys hiking and has been hiking across the country with her husband for about 12 years now. They dream of one day completing a longer stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
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Ethical Considerations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Porn & Sex Addiction Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., CSAT-S January 10th, 2025 | 12PM to 2PM
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Sex and porn addiction-related problems are increasingly being reported in clinical practice. Much controversy has surrounded the notion that sex can become addictive.
Two key moments in the field of addiction treatment have helped clarify this issue and inspire a variety of effective treatment approaches. In 2011, the American Society for Addiction Medicine issued a statement defining addiction as a chronic brain disease affecting reward, motivation, memory, and related functions. In 2020, the World Health Organization added Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (6C72 CSBD) to its ICD-11 Manual, recognizing it as a legitimate diagnosis. This presentation will offer the latest insights on diagnosing and treating porn and sex addiction, along with related ethical considerations.
Registration for this event is now open! Early-Bird Pricing is Available. |
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| Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., CSAT-S
Dr. Adams has been a licensed psychologist since 1981, faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and the clinical director and founder of Kenneth M. Adams and Associates in suburban Detroit. Dr. Adams is a national lecturer, workshop leader, and consultant in the areas of child abuse, dysfunctional family systems, and sex addiction. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed papers, book chapters including Silently Seduced, When He’s Married to Mom, and A Light in the Dark. He is co-editor of Clinical Management of Sex Addiction-Revised. He has received many awards for his outstanding work in the field of sexual addiction and compulsivity and for his work with trauma. He is a certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a CSAT supervisor, and CSAT training facilitator as well as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. For more on Dr. Adams visit https://www.drkenadams.com or https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com.
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| Sunfield Institute Offering: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) 12/4/24 - 12/6/24 Participants earn the following credits: - 13.5 CE Credits for Modules 1-4 (first 2 days training) - 6.75 Credits for the Toddler Module (3rd day of training) For a total of 20.25 credits. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2): Modules 1-4
13.5 CE Credits
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Edition (ADOS-2) is a semi-structured, standardized assessment instrument that allows us to accurately assess and diagnose autism and pervasive developmental disorders in individuals suspected of having autism. The ADOS-2 consists of various activities that provide interesting, standard contexts in which interaction can occur, thus allowing for observation of social and communicative behavior. The ADOS-2 can be used with individuals across ages (between 12 months of age, all the way through adulthood), developmental levels, and language skills. Each individual is administered one of five modules that is selected based on expressive language level and chronological age. During the training participants will be introduced to the administration and scoring of Modules 1-4. Trainers use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, videos, scoring discussions, and live administration of the instrument. This workshop is designed for professionals with a prior background in autism and formal testing, including psychologists, and to participate fully in the training, attendees must purchase the ADOS-2 Manual and ADOS-2 Protocol booklets.
While eligible providers from various disciplines are welcome to attend these trainings, please note that they have been developed to build upon the foundation of a completed doctoral program in psychology.
To participate fully in the training, trainees must purchase the ADOS-2 Manual and ADOS-2 Protocol booklets. This is a live online training and will not be recorded. Trainees must be logged into the meeting for the duration of the training to receive certificates of completion.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to: 1. Describe administration of ADOS-2 Modules 3 & 4 (Day 1). 2. Describe administration of ADOS-2 Modules 1 & 2 (Day 2).
3. Identify at least 6 behaviors in children, adolescents, and adults that could lead to a referral for an Autism evaluation. 4. List 3 key pieces of information about the prevalence of Autism in the United States. 5. Discuss and practice coding ADOS-2 Modules 3 & 4 (Day 1).
6. Discuss and practice coding ADOS-2 Modules 1 & 2 (Day 2). 7. Describe the psychometric properties of the ADOS-2 (i.e., sensitivity and specificity). 8. Utilize the ADOS-2 algorithm to determine autism classification.
9. Select different ADOS-2 modules appropriate for use with individuals of different ages and language levels. 10. Assess individuals to rule out autism. |
Donations are the Lifeblood WPS
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As members of our psychological community, we invite you to join us in sustaining the valuable work of WPS. As a lean organization, we face financial constraints that jeopardize our ability to maintain essential services. The costs of custom software and our dedicated part-time staff strain our resources. These fees also pay for our website, our searchable member directory, our two-hour lunch time webinars by experts in their specialties, occasional in-person networking meetings, and other services.
Your generous donations will not only help bridge this gap but also ensure the continuity of our mission. Together, let's continue to nurture this community of psychologists. We are grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to our shared vision. |
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Supporting Members: Geraldine Markel, Ph.D., Todd Favorite, Ph.D., Allan Newman.
Washtenaw Psychology Society is made possible by our donors and sponsors. If you would like to join our esteemed list of donors, visit our website www.washtenawpsychologysociety.com/donate |
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WPS is excited to offer promotion opportunities to local businesses! Placement will be included in official WPS communications, as well as our homepage, the bulletin board, and our ads page.
To submit an ad simply navigate to our Advertising page and search for the "submit an ad!" link.
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Sample Ad: NeuroR has new capacity for Patients! |
Sample Ad Text: We have been diligently working to expand our facilities, staff, and capacity! Please reach out if you, your family, or your clients need world-class occupational therapy, speech therapy, or psychotherapy!
Schedule a consultation today at www.neuror.com/consultation. |
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