Continuing Education Events

Since 2017, Valparaiso University’s Psychology Department has been bringing together students, alumni, clinicians, and community members to consider emerging issues in mental health and to enhance clinical and professional skills at all levels.

Spring 2020 Ethics CE Event

We are proud to host our 3rd Annual Continuing Education Ethics Workshop. This year’s topic was selected to highlight the upcoming launch of our new Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care program in Summer 2020!

Working with Trauma:
Clinical, Legal, & Ethical Considerations

Event Details

  • Wednesday, April 8, 2020
  • 2:00-5:00pm
  • COVID-19 UPDATE: This workshop will now be offered virtually through Zoom. (If you cannot attend live, a recording will be sent to you by 4/10.)
  • Licensed mental health professionals can obtain 3 Ethics CEUs upon completion of this program.

Cost

(includes workshop materials)

  • Current Valpo Student/Faculty/Staff         FREE
  • Current Valpo Clinical Site Supervisor      $25
  • Valpo Alumni                                                 $25
  • Early Bird Rate (extended).                           $25
  • Regular Rate (after March 15)                     $40

Seats are limited, so reserve yours now!

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Workshop Description

The ability to understand and develop skills for working with clients with histories of trauma exposure has never been more important or timely. Trauma is increasingly being considered one of the most significant public health issues of our time and mental health professionals are on the front lines of working to minimize its effects on people’s lives. However, there are important additional considerations and risks that come with treating traumatized clients. This workshop is designed to help new and seasoned clinicians increase their awareness and competence in managing complex ethical and clinical issues when working with trauma.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the added impact of trauma on several common clinical and ethical situations.
  2. List three ways that trauma exposure can impact clinical work with children and adolescents.
  3. List three ways that trauma exposure can impact clinical work with adults.
  4. Identify common factors that increase risk of legal or disciplinary involvement when working with traumatized clients.

Speaker

Amanda Zelechoski is a licensed clinical psychologist and attorney, specializing in the areas of trauma and forensic psychology. She is board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and has worked clinically with adults, children, and families in inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Valparaiso University, where she directs the new Trauma Certificate program and the Psychology, Law, and Trauma Lab. Her primary research interests include trauma and forensic mental health assessment, and juvenile justice-involved youth. In addition to her roles at Valparaiso University, Dr. Zelechoski is a Risk Management Consultant for The Trust and provides training and consultation to numerous mental health, education, and legal agencies.

Past CE Events

  • Fall 2017: Why It Matters to Talk with Young Children About Their Feelings: Implications for Addressing Child Maltreatment (Kristin Valentino, PhD)
  • Spring 2018: Understanding the Law, Ethics, and Application of Mandated Reporting: Are You Prepared? (John Shanahan, JD, Charles Barnett, MS, Sara Golomb, JD, PhD, Amanda Zelechoski, JD, PhD)
  • Fall 2018: Suicide Risk Assessment (Chris Drapeau, PhD)
  • Spring 2019: Understanding Mental Health Supervision: Ethical Guidelines for Practice (Mandy Morrill, EdD, Kelli Gariglietti Farha, PhD,, John Gilbert, PsyD
  • Fall 2019: Anxiety: A Comprehensive Approach to Recovery (Tony Suarez, PhD)

Continuing Education Information

As a nationally accredited university, Valparaiso University is approved by the Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board to provide:

  • Category I continuing education for psychologists for ethics
  • Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC for ethics
  • Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice.