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over 30 years of Education,Training and Practice

and a commitment to ongoing education, because we never stop growing...

Formal Education

B.S.  Psychology   

Grinnell College  1986-1990

 

M.S. and Ph.D.  Child-Clinical Psychology  

University of Washington 1990-96

Internship and Post-Doc

Kapi’olani Medical Center’s Counseling Center (Predoctoral Internship) Honolulu, HI. (1995-6)

 

Kapi’olani Child Protection Center (Postdoctoral Residency) Honolulu, HI (1996-8)

Licensure

State of California, Licensed Psychologist, #18094,    (4/02 – present)
 

Continuing Education

Perinatal Mental Health Essentials, (12/20/23), Jennifer E McCabe, Ph.D.,  Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).

 

Asian- American Mental Health: What You Need to Know, (10/27/2023), L. Jennifer Chou, PhD., & Ivy Hall, Ph.D., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).

 

Managing Suicide Risk: An Introduction to the CAMS Framework, (9/29/2023), Blaire Ehret, Ph.D., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).


Sleep Tight: Don’t Let Insomnia Bite, (9/8/2023), Blaire Ehret, Ph.D., & Marlana Webster, Psy.D., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).

 

The Practice of Tele-mental Health: Ethical, Legal, and Clinical Issue for Practitioners, (8/25/2023), Jeffrey Barnett, PsyD., ABPP., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar, (2 credits).

 

Promoting Wellness and Access to Care for Individuals with BiPolar Disorder, (7/17/2023), Janelle Painter, Ph.D., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).

 

The Evolution of Pride, (6/16/2023), Douglas C. Haldeman, Ph.D., California Psychological Association, Live Webinar (1.5 credits).

 

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention: An Introduction, (6/9/2023), Craig Bryant, PsyD, ABPP., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar (1.5 credits).

 

Creating an Equitable Future of Work: Commuting from Home to Home, (6/7/2023), Moderator: Fred Oswald, Rice University; Panelists (in alphabetical order):Tammy Allen, University of South Florida; David Evans, Microsoft; Michelle Robertson, Office Ergonomics Research Committee; Carolyn Sommerich, The Ohio State University. This event is sponsored by the National Academies’ Board on Human-Systems Integration (BOHSI), in conjunction with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). (1 hour, 0 credits).

 

Understanding the Needs and Diversity of South Asian Clients, (4/21/2023), Lakshmi Balaji, PCC., Manani Deolalkar, LPCC., Pia Trikha, Sara Yap, Psy.D., Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar (1.5 credits).

 

Eating Disorders: Screening, Assessment, and Triage, (4/4/2023), Mar Prutton, MS, LMFT, Jenni Thome, Ph.D., and Johnathan Dang, MS, LMFT, Lyra Clinical Health, Live Webinar (1.5 Credits).

 

From the Courts to the Couch: Clinical, Legal & Psychosocial Implications of Overturning of Roe v Wade, (3/24/2023), Tonya Wood, Ph.D., California Psychological Association Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).

 

Advocacy 101: Let Your Voice Be Heard, (3/17/2023), Jennifer Alley and Joshua Heitzmann, Ph.D, California Psychological Association Live Webinar, (1.5 credits).

 

Audits and Records Requests: What Every Therapist Should Know, (3/9/2023), Barbara Griswold, LMFT, Recorded Webinar (2 hours, 0 credits).

 

Life Affirming Care for Ethical Non-Monogamy, (2/10/2023), Kim Pentel, Ph.D. Live Webinar, Lyra Health (1.5 credit).

 

Using Anti-Oppressive Practice to Promote Culturally Responsive Care, (2/1/2023), Keren Lehavot, Ph.D. Live Webinar, Lyra Health (1 credit).

 

Don’t let the “TR” Fool you - DSM-5-TR is more than a Text Revision, (11/24/2022), Greg Neimeyer, Ph.D., Recorded Webinar, the Hawaii Psychological Association, (2 credits).

 

Tier One: Introduction to Military Culture and Deployment, (10/31/2022), Marjorie Weinstock, Katie Medina, Live Webinar, the Center for Deployment Psychology (6 credits).

 

Application of Polyvagal Principles to Complex Trauma, (9/9/2022), Bailey, Rebecca, Ph.D. Live Webinar sponsored by the Monterey Bay Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association. (3 credits).

 

Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention: A review of Best Practices, (9/8/2022), Nazneen Barhassa, Ph.D. Recorded Webinar, Lyra Health, (1.5 credits).

 

What Future? How people who are suicidal look beyond the present moment, (8/3/2022), Christine Cha, Ph.D., David Jobes, Ph.D., Live Webinar, CAMS Care, Preventing Suicide (0 credits).

 

Conversation about the No Surprises Act, (3/2/2022), Jo Linder-Crow, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Winkelman, Ph.D., JD. , Live Webinar, the California Psychological Association, (1 credit).

 

Providing Culturally Responsive Support for Black Men, Part 2, (2/25/2022), Dr. Bedford Palmer, II, Live Webinar, Lyra Health (1.5 credits).

 

Providing Culturally Responsive Support for Black Men, Part 1, (2/4/2022), Dr. Bedford Palmer, II, Live Webinar, Lyra Health (1.5 credits).

 

Getting Parents Ready for Conversations About Race, (1/24/2022), Dr. Bedford Palmer, II, Live Webinar, Lyra Health (1.5 credits).

 

Clinical Supervision in the 2020s: Focus on Telesupervision, the Supervisory Relationship, & Well-Being, (9/17/2021), Carol Falender, Ph.D., Olga Belik, Ph.D., & Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D., Live Webinar, the California Psychological Association, (6 credits).

 

Toward the Way Forward: Understanding Disaster Mental Health and the Role of Psychologists in California, (9/10/2021), Merritt Schreiber, Ph.D. Live Webinar, the California Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Overcoming our Racist Socialization: White Identity Development Amongst Psychotherapists Confirmation, (8/9/2021), Dawn Lawhon, Ph.D., and Kristine Burkman, Ph.D. Live Webinar, Lyra Health, (1.5 CE Credits).

 

The Heart of Exposure-Based Therapy for OCD: Understanding and Treating OCD through a Holistic Approach to ERP, (07/23/2021), Andrea Millen, Ph.D. Live Webinar, Lyra Health, (1.5 CE Credits).

 

Single Session/Walk in Therapy: An Emergent Form of Service Delivery, (03/12/2021), Monte Bobele, Ph.D. Live Webinar, the American Psychological Association. (1.5 CE Credits).

 

Finding Resiliency in Challenging Times, (2/17/2021), Sharon Salzburg. Live Webinar, Hospice of Santa Barbara, CA. (0 CE credits).

 

Introduction to Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, (2/7/2021), Harvey Schwartz, Ph.D., Veronika Gold, LMFT. Santa Clara County Psychological Association, Live Webinar (2 CE credits).

 

Navigating stress, anxiety and isolation in the midst of a pandemic, (2/4/2021), Dr. Allison Holman, Dr. Craig Haney, University of California, Santa Cruz, live webinar (0 CE credits).

 

Implicit Bias, (1/30/2021). Jarrod Schwartz, MSOD, Carmel Saad, Ph.D. Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Live Webinar (6 credits).


Ritual and Resilience: Building Meaning and Connection in a World Turned Upside Down Virtual Event, (1/21/2021). Katy Butler, Live Webinar, Hospice of Santa Barbara. (0 credits).

Supercharge Your Presence: Generate Side Income Online as a Psychologist, (12/17/2020), Live Webinar, The American Psychological Association. (0 credits).

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Telehealth Billing in the Age of CoVid-19 and Beyond, (12/17/2020), Barbara Griswold, LMFT, Live Webinar, the Zur Institute. (1 credit).

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CAMS Care / Suicide Risk Assessment - Providing Effective, Risk Managed Treatment for Potentially Suicidal Patients in Outpatient Private Practice, (12/9/2020), Dr. David Jobes, Dr. Eric Harris, Live Webinar, Trust- Sponsored Liability Insurance. (2 credits).

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BFRB Precision Medicine Update, (12/8/2020), Jon E. Grant, MD, JD, MPH, Darin Dougherty, MD, John Piacentini, PhD, Tara Peris, PhD, Emily Ricketts, PhD, Moderated by Jennifer Raikes. A Virtual Webinar from the Trichotillomania Learning Center.

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Understanding and Addressing Psychological Impacts of Racism, (12/4/2020), Dr. Alex PIeterse, Live Webinar, California Psychological Association. (2 credits).

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The Art of the Possible: Revitalizing Your Relationship During The Pandemic, (11/17/2020), Dr. Marty Klein. The Zur Institute.

Post Traumatic Growth: Building Strength Through Crisis, (11/5/2020), Clare Nana, Ph.D. The Zur Institute.

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Psychological Practice in the Pandemic Era: Legal and Risk Management Considerations, (10/16/2020), Shirley Ann Higuchi, JD, Alan C. Nessman, JD, Connie Galietti, JD, Anne Huben-Kearney, RN, BSN, MPA, CPHQ, CPHRM, CPPS, DFASHRM , Allison M. Funicelli, MPA, CCLA, ARM, CPHRM, FASHRM , APA Live Webinar Series (0 Credits).

 

Into the Unknown: How to Know What to Do When There Are No Clear Rules or Guidelines, (10/3/2020), Adam Alban, Ph.D. Santa Clara County Psychological Association (0 credits)

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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young Adults in Santa Barbara County, (9/04/2020), Lisa Conn-Akoni, MA, MFT, & Jill Sharkey, PhD, NCSP, TAG (Santa Barbara Trafficking Action Group), Santa Barbara County Psychological Association live Webinar (1.5 credits).

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Caring Together: A Compassion-Focused Approach when we Need it the Most, (8/28/2020), Diana Hill, Ph.D. Santa Barbara County Psychological Association live Webinar. (0 credits)

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Innovation and Self-Actualization: A Symbiotic Relationship, (7/2/2020), Scott Barry Hoffman, Ph.D. American Psychological Association’s Innovation Series. (0 credits)

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Pro Bono Psychosocial Accompaniment of Asylum Seekers (6/26/2020), Mary Watkins, Ph.D. the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association live Webinar. (1.5 CE).

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Successfully Marketing Your Telehealth Practice (6/10/2020), American Psychological Association, Live Webinar (0 credits).

Corona Virus Anxiety and the CBT Treatment of Panic, Illness Anxiety and Somatic Symptom Disorder (5/15/2020), Dr. Michael Beiley, the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association live Webinar. (1.5 CE).

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CoVid19 Town Hall with APA CEO and President (5/13/2020). (0 credits).

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Transforming Uncertainty into Opportunity: The Science of Serendipity as a Tool for Innovation in a Fast-Changing World (5/7/2020), Dr. Christian Busch, American Psychological Association’s Innovation Series. (0 credits)

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Mindful Self Care in the Service of Healthcare: An Embodied Approach, (4/29/2020). Catherine Cook-Cottone, American Psychological Association, Live Webinar (1.5 credits).

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Resilience for Trauma-Informed Professionals (R-TIP); Protecting ourselves from Secondary Traumatic Stress, Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue (4/24/2020), Patricia K. Kerig, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, University of Utah. Live Webinar sponsored by the American Psychological Association (1.5 CE).

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The New Normal: Coping With Uncertainty and Mitigating Anxiety During These Challenging Times, (4/23/2020). The American Psychological Association, Live Webinar. (1.5 CE).

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When Grief Goes Viral: Psychological Assessment and Intervention in the Coronavirus Pandemic, (4/15/2020).  Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Memphis Director, Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, Live Webinar sponsored by the American Psychological Association (1.5 CE).

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Treating Suicidal Risk Using Telepsychology: A CAMS Approach, (3/22/2020), David Jobes, PhD. CAMS Live Webinar. (1 hour, no CE).

A Way out of Loneliness, (4/13/2020), Dr. Lisa Firestone. PsychAlive Webinar. (1.5 hour CE).

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TeleMental Health Issue During CoVid-19 Emergency Response, (4/10/2020), Zur Institute, Inc. Distance Learning - Online Course - Self Study. (2 credits).

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Telepsychology Best Practices 101: Clinical Evaluation and Care: Cultural Competencies; Documentation - Segment #1, (4/10/2020), American Psychological Association. Distance Learning - Online Course - Self Study. (2 credits).

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Providing Psychological Services in the Face of Uncertainty: A Q&A series. (4/10/2020). American Psychological Association. Live Webinar. (1 hour, No CE).

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Sustaining Ourselves in Challenging Times: Ethical and Risk Management Perspectives. (4/10/2020). Dr. Leisl M. Bryant, National Register of Health Service and APAIT. Live Webinar. (1 CE).

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Psychologists as Leaders, (2/3/2020), California Psychological Association Independent Learning, CP Quiz, Summer 2019, California. (3 credits).

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Trending Now in Psychology, (2/3/2020), California Psychological Association Independent Learning, CP Quiz, Fall 2019, California. (3 credits).

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Psychology and Disaster Recovery, (2/2/2020), California Psychological Association Independent Learning, CP Quiz, Spring 2018, California. (3 credits).

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Law and Ethics X: Supervision and Practice, (11/01/19), Jonathan Young, Ph.D., the Center for Story and Symbol, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 credits).

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Suicide: Effective Crisis Response and Treatment,  (09/14/19), Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 credits).

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CAMS Online Video Course Training for Assessing and Treating Suicidal Risk, (8/31/19), CAMS-care and the American Association of Suicidology, Bethesda, MD. Online Training (approved by the American Psychological Association), (3 credit hours).

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Where are we with HOPE and Resilience, (2/8/19), Karen Lehman, Ph.D., and Michele Drum, M.S., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

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CBT-Based Treatment for Trichotillomania & Skin-Picking Disorder, (11/25/18), Charles Manuuseto, PhD., Fred Penzel, PhD., Ruth Golomb, LCSW. R. Cassidy Seminars, online training. (approved by the American Psychological Association), (13 credit hours).

 

Critical Incident Stress Management Training, (10/30/2018), Suzanne Grimmessey, MFT, County of Santa Barbara Behavioral Wellness. (2 hours).
 

Chronic Anxiety: Powerful Treatment Methods to Break the Anxiety Cycle, (3/16/18), David Carbonell, Ph.D., PESI, Inc. (approved by the American Psychological Association), (6.25 credits).

 

Protecting Patient Privacy When the Court Calls, (3/17/18), the American Psychological Association’s Office of Continuing Education. (1 credit).

 

Facebook as a Research Tool, (3/17/18), the American Psychological Association’s Office of Continuing Education. (1 credit).

 

Best Practices for an Online World, (3/17/18), the American Psychological Association’s Office of Continuing Education. (1 credit).

 

What are the Benefits of Mindfulness, (3/17/18), the American Psychological Association’s Office of Continuing Education. (1 credit).

 

Emerging Ethical Threats to Client Privacy in Cloud Communications and Data Storage, (3/19/18), the American Psychological Association’s Office of Continuing Education. (1 credit).

 

Looking Forward:  Innovations and Opportunities for Practice, (3/19/18), California Psychologist, Winter 2018. (3 credits).

 

Beyond Borders: The Psychology of Immigration in California, (3/20/18), California Psychologist, Fall 2017. (3 credits).

 

Community Resiliency Model, One Day Training (Live), Trauma Resource International - Santa Barbara, CA. 1/30/18. ( 6 hours).

 

Psychological First Aid Online, (01/21/18), the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, distance learning. (6 credits - online).

 

Constructivism, Reality, and Psychotherapy,  (04/07/17), Kjell Rudestam, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Shame Shields:  The armor we Use to Protect Ourselves and why it Doesn’t Serve Us, (08/23/2017), Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, through PESI, Inc. (approved by the American Psychological Association), distance learning. (1 credit- online).

 

The 10 Core Competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss, (11/14/16), Michael Dubi, ED.D., LMHC, PESI, Inc. (approved by the American Psychological Association), (6.25 credits).

 

Four Perspectives of Treating Anxiety, (04/26/14), Michael Beiley, Ph.D., Christine Lewis, Ph.D., Janice Rudestam, Ph.D., Dean Janoff, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 credits).

 

Creating a Professional Will:  The What the Why and How, (05/02/14), Carol Dworkin, Ph.D. and Joan Sandberg, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (2 credits).

 

Primer on Violence and Mental Illness, (09/12/14), John Lewis, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Supporting Families in Developing Balance in Digital Use, (10/10/14), Winifred Lender, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Being a Gender-Competent Therapist, (11/07/14), Max Rorty, LCSW., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy:  What it is and How to Use it, (01/09/15), Suzanne Johnson, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

In Sickness as in Health; Psychology’s Role in Medical Illness, (02/06/15), Betsy Bates Freed, Psy.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

A Theatre of the Mind:  Psychodrama and Role Theory, (04/10/15), Elizabeth Plummer, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Positive Psychology, (02/26/16), California Psychologist, Spring 2014, (online), (3 credits).

 

Women’s Issues, (02/26/16), California Psychologist, Summer 2014, (online), (3 credits).

 

Development and Life Span Issues, (02/26/16), California Psychologist, Fall 2014, (online), (3 credits).

 

Diagnosis and the DSM-5 - Changing Times, (02/27/16), California Psychologist, Fall 2015, (online), (3 credits).

 

Pain Management and Overmedication, (02/27/16), California Psychologist, Summer 2015, (online), (3 credits).

 

CPA 2015 Convention Preview, (02/27/16), California Psychologist, Winter 2015, (online), (3 credits).

 

CPA 2016 Convention Preview, (02/27/16), California Psychologist, Winter 2016, (online), (3 credits).

 

Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments and Interventions, (11/15/16), Michael Dubi, ED.D., LMHC, PESI, Inc. (approved by the American Psychological Association), (6.25 credits).

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Recent Advances in Psychological Trauma, (6/7/13), Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (3 credits).

 

Care Delivery in a Changing Fiscal Environment, (5/10/13), Charles Lepkowsky, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Psychodynamic Diagnosis of Personality Disorders, (04/12/13), Matthew Bennett, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Digital Media and Telepsychology – Ethical and Effective Use for Clinicians, Researchers, and Supervisors, (02/21/13), Karen Lehman, Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara Counseling Center’s CAPS Continuing Education Series, Santa Barbara, CA. (2 credits).

 

The role of exposure in the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, (03/01/13), Michael I. Beiley, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Increasing Therapist Effectiveness: New Contributions from Social Constructionism, Neuroscience, and Existential/Buddhist Psychology, (02/01/13), Stephen Bacon, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Preparing for the 2013 CPT Coding Changes, (01/11/13), Karen Lehman, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Pivotal Response Training:  an Intervention for Autism, (12/14/12), Lynn Koegel, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Psychology Practice Relating to Work and Workers’ Compensation, (11/2/12), Fred Morguelan, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Goal Focused Positive Psychology, (10/05/2012), Collie Conoley, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Facebook and Twitter:  Why Clinicians Should Give a Tweet!, (09/08/2012), Psychotherapy.net, online course (1 credit).

 

Psychology Practice in the Digital World:  Opportunities and Pitfalls, (09/07/2012), Karen Lehman, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Santa Barbara, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

There’s a Clinical App for That:  Integrating Mobile Technology in Psychotherapy, (04/21/2012), Drew Erhardt, Ph.D., & Edrick Dorian, PsyD, ABPP. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Ethically Managing Your Online Reputation as a Psychologist in the Age of Google and Yelp, (04/20/2012), Keely Kolmes, PsyD., & Heather L. Wittenberg PsyD. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Telepsychology, (04/20/2012), Michael Donner, Ph.D., Ofer Zur, Ph.D., & Jeffrey Youngren, Ph.D. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Trauma and Latina Immigrants:  Clinical Manifestations and Two Culturally-meaningful Treatments for PTSD and Other Trauma-related Sequelae, (04/20/2012), Yvette Flores, Ph.D., Regina Armas, Ph.D., Lesleigh Franklin, Ph.D., Rosa Granadillo-Schwentker, Ph.D. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (1.5 credits).

 

Clinical Supervision:  Perspectives and Creative Problem-Solving, (04/19/2012).  Carol Falender, Ph.D. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (2 credits).

 

Supervision Institute:  Clinical Supervision:  Advanced Supervision Practice, (04/19/2012).  Carol Falender, Ph.D. & Edward Shafranske, Ph.D. ABPP. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (4 credits).

 

Health Psychology Institute:  Psychological Consultation in Behavioral Medicine/Integrated Care Settings, (04/12/2012).  David J. Martin, Ph.D., Astrid M. Reina-Patton, Ph.D., Melinda Ginne, Ph.D., & Michael Ritz, Ph.D., California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA. (4 credits).

 

Assessment and Psychotherapy:  An introduction to the use of psychological testing in psychotherapy (12/15/11).  John Lewis, Ph.D.  Sierra Tucson and Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA. (2 credits).

 

Distressed Students at University of California, Santa Barbara (09/29/11).  Angela Andrade, Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara; Goleta, CA.  (1 credit).

 

Psychologists’ Duty to Advance the Field:  The Rorschach in a Forensic Setting, (09/18/11). California Psychological Association, Online Course (2 credits).

 

What Can Be Done About Student Misuse of Their Electronic Communication Devices?  (09/19/11). California Psychological Association, Online Course (2 credits).

 

New Practice Opportunities (09/17/11).  California Psychological Association, Online Course (2 credits).

 

Fostering Forgiveness in Psychotherapy:  Implicit and Explicit Processes (09/16/11).  Juliet Rohde-Brown, Ph.D. Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Supervision II:  Advanced Topics, Ethics and Law (05/15/11).  Zur Institute, online course (6 credits).

 

Understanding Personality Disorders (02/24/11).  Dennis Marikis, Ph.D.  Institute for Brain Potential, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 credits).

 

A Culture of Wealth, (09/17/10).  Jo Ellen Eng, Ph.D. Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Psychological First Aid for People Affected by Disasters (10/29/10), Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D., & Heidi Zetzer, Ph.D.  Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA. Sponsored by the Santa Barbara County’s Disaster Response Committee, (4 credits).

 

Helping Clients and Clinician’s Manage Trauma:  Theory, Applications, and Evidence Based Approaches, (05/07/10), Dr. Gil Reyes, Dr. Karen Lehman, & Dr. Jeana Dressel, Santa Barbara County Psychological Association and the University of California, Santa Barbara; Goleta, CA. (6 credits)

 

Body Dysmorphic Disorder, (03/19/10), Adina McGarr. Psy.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

How Alpha Stim SCS increases Practice Revenues, (02/19/10), Dan Staso, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Learning to Breathe Underwater, (1/15/10), Radhule Weininger, Ph.D. Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Beliefs and Practices Supporting LD Learners, Parents, and Professional Support Teams, (09/18/09), Theresa Gorey, Crane Country Day School, Santa Barbara, CA. , 5th Annual Supporting Success Forum.

 

Public Service Ethics Education, (09/14/09), California State Attorney General, online course.

 

Foundations of Clinical Supervision, (04/04/09), Zur Institute, LLC., Online exam and course, (6 credits).

 

The Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team in Santa Barbara County, (04/03/09), Anna Kokotovic, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Incorporating Experiential Techniques into Psychotherapy, (03/06/09), Elizabeth Plummer, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Evidence Based Psychotherapy with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients,  (02/28/09), Tania Israel, Ph.D., sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, Carpinteria, CA. (4 credits).

 

Applications of Voice Therapy in Clinical Practice, (10/10/08), Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, (1.5 credits).

 

Legal and Ethical Risks and Risk Management in Professional Practice, (09/20/08), The APA Insurance Trust and California Psychological Association, Jeffrey Younggren, Ph.D., ABPP, Ventura, CA. (6 credits).

 

Alzheimers, Memory, and Dementia, (09/10/08), R.S. Hullon, M.D., J.D. (Institute for Natural Resources), Santa Barbara, CA. (6 credits).

 

Attachment Disorders, (04/08/08 – 04/09/08), Janis A. DiCiacco, Cross Country University, Ph.D., Ventura, CA. (12 credits).

 

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters, (02/01/08), Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AABT), Online exam and course, (2 credits).

 

Depression:  Current Research from the National Institute of Mental Health, (02/01/08), Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AABT), Online exam and course, (2 credits).

 

California Laws and Ethics for Psychologists, (01/24/08), Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AABT), Online exam and course, (4 credits).

 

Making Connections:  Practical Steps for Collaborating with Other Health Professionals, (09/15/07), Salle Hildebrandt, Ph.D., California Psychological Association Conference, Los Angeles, CA. (3 CE credits).

 

Fee-for-Service:  Creating a Win-Win Practice for You and Your Clients, (09/15/07), Elaine Rodino, Ph.D., California Psychological Association Conference, Los Angeles, CA.  (1.5 CE credits).

 

Building a Successful Group Practice:  Business Strategies for Quality Care, (09/15/07), Dean Given, PhD., and Alan Kaplan, JD., California Psychological Association Conference, Los Angeles, CA. (1.5 CE credits).

 

Effective and Ethical Marketing Strategies for Psychologists, (09/16/07), David Ballard, PsyD, MBA., California Psychological Association Conference, Los Angeles, CA., (3 CE credits).

 

Obesity:  A Scientific Update, (01/10/07), Institute for Natural Resources, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 CE credits).

 

Troubled Times, Troubled Youth, (10/20/06), Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Family Therapy Institute, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 CE credits).

 

Breaking Through to 21st Century Teens and Parents, (10/21/06), Ron Taffel, Ph.D., Family Therapy Institute, Santa Barbara, CA. (6 CE credits).

 

Risk Factors for Developing Babies and Children, (01/22/06), Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AABT) online course, (1 CE credit).

 

Grief:  Coping with the Death of a Loved One, (01/22/06), AABT online course, (1 CE credit).

 

Club Drugs:  A Brief Guide to MDMA, GHB, Ketamine and Rohypoint, (01/22/06), AABT online course, (1 CE credit).

 

Bulimia and Binge Eating, (01/22/06), AABT online course, (1 CE credit).

 

Art Therapy and Anxiety:  Healing Through Imagery, (11/09/05), Cross Country University, Sherman Oaks, CA. (6 CE credits).

 

Basic Hypnosis, (11/13/05), Continuing Education Seminars, Los Angeles, CA. (6 CE credits).

 

The Gift of Fear:  Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence, (07/25/05), Gavin DeBecker, Distance learning course (9 CE credits).

 

Aging and Long Term Care Workshop, (04/16/05), AABT, Ventura, CA. (4 CE credits).

 

California Law and Ethics, (01/29/05), AABT, Ventura, CA.  (6 CE credits).

 

Innovations in Family Therapy Practice, (August 10-14, 2003), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI. (20 CE credits).

 

Domestic Violence:  Assessment and Treatment, (11/8/03), Alyce LaViolette, M.S., Ventura, CA.  (7 CE credits).  

 

California Law and Ethics Workshop, (07/12/03), AABT, Ventura, CA. (6 CE credits).

 

Child Abuse:  Assessment, Reporting and Treatment, (03/20/99), UC Santa Cruz Extension, Santa Cruz, CA.  (8 credit hours).

 

Chemical Dependency:  Assessment and Treatment, (03/06/99 – 03/07/99), Joe Livingston, Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA.  (16 credit hours).

 

Human Sexuality, (02/27/99 – 02/28/99), Carol Rinkleib Ellison, Ph.D., UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA. (15 credit hours).

 

Child Abuse and Exploitation Investigative Techniques, (09/09/96 – 09/13/96), United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Honolulu, HI. (40 hours).

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