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Local Dieticians


Kelsey Rich, MS, RD, CD, CEDRD-S
Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating Specialist
1384 W State Rd Pleasant Grove, Utah, 84062
801-842-7095

https://allfoodfits.com/
In-network with: Regence BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare , DMBA, First Health, UofU Healthy Preferred/Premier

Devrie Petit, RDN, CD
Eating Disorder Specialist
Sees clients in Orem, UT & South Jordan, UT https://www.happilyfed.life/
No insurance at Mindful Counseling but offers superbills


Lauren Absher, RDN
Eating disorder specialist, mindful eating, intuitive eating
HAES 3325 N University Avenue Suite 275 Provo, UT 84604 801-691-8090

www.guidedeating.com
Self-pay only (provides superbill, but no sliding scale rates)

 
Positive Nutrition Clinic
Paige Smathers, RDN
Katie Davis, RDN
Lauren Jones, RDN
2936 Highland Dr #100, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 948-0898
www.positive-nutrition.com


Elizabeth Joy, MD
Sports Medicine Physician
*specializes in disordered eating
(385) 282-2700 https://intermountainhealthcare.org/find-a-doctor/j/joy-elizabeth-a/


Kari Woodruff
Sports Dietician at TOSH
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kary-woodruff-0a885842/

Leah Kirschbaum, RDN
*specializes in disordered eating and ED recovery
Body Meets Food Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 810-2740 https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians/leah-kirschbaum-midvale-ut/552858

 

Kayla Jessop, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S
*specializes in eating disorders
Kaylajessopnutrition.com ;
(801) 888-3397
2984 N. Hill Field Rd. Ste. A1
Layton, UT 84041
314 W 300 S Ste. 222
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

All Of Nutrition
Marysa Cardwell, RDN
Claudia Wilson, RDN Address: 2319 Foothill Dr #180, Salt Lake City, UT

April 07, 2021

LGBTQA+ Resources

Websites/Advocacy

Gender Spectrum -- Provides information on gender identity and expression for parents, families, and educators. Virtual groups for children, teenagers, and parents

PFLAG -- National organization with state and local chapters that provide education, information and support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ individuals

Your Lessons Now -- Trans voice online training with a qualified vocal expert. Your Lessons Now works with all trans people – MTF, FTM, non-binary. Voice training with a qualified vocal coach that gives you an authentic and dependable voice for the real you, every day. Your Lessons Now can also provide transgender voice lessons to use your new sound for singing and voice-overs. 

LGBTQ Student Support -- LGBTQA+ student support resources and information to help navigate both high school and college environments.

Helping the Straight Spouse When a Wife or Husband Comes Out as LGB or T -- Resources from the American Psychological Association for students and psychologists to better understand the particular issues and concerns that may arise with the straight spouse.

Our Path -- A support network for straight spouses, post-disclosure couples and families.

LGBTQ Senior Housing Options --  According to the American Psychological Association, 2.4 million people over 65 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. In addition to the typical challenges faced by seniors, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are at risk of further discrimination due to their lifestyle.  To help seniors in the LGBTQIA+ community find comfortable, accepting housing, this guide provides an overview of inclusive housing and living options, as well as questions you should ask when searching for a community.

Transforming Family -- a Los Angeles-based family support group creating a positive environment for children, adolescents and their families to explore issues of gender identity.

College Resources -- LGBTQ+-friendly colleges, anti-bullying resources, support groups, and more!

Local resources

Encircle -- www.encircletogether.org -- an LGBTQ+ youth and family resource - Salt Lake and Provo Locations - Drop-in hours, daily programs, friendship circles, and therapy

Transgender Education Advocates of Utah -- www.teaofutah.org -- Supporting all Utahns to thrive regardless of gender identity or expression

Utah Pride Center -- www.utahpridecenter.org -- Unites, empowers and celebrates UT’s LGBTQ+ community

Mormons Building Bridges -- www.mormonsbuildingbridges.org -- Members are primarily part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their goal is to improve relationships between the members of the church and the LGBTQ+ community

Mama Dragons -- www.mamadragons.org -- Support for mothers with LGBTQ+ children who are part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Treatment - Medical Support & Therapists

University of Utah Adolescent Transgender Medicine - (801) 213-3599 - Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient - Care team includes a physician, endocrinologist, a psychologist and dietician

Rebirth OBGYN in Salt Lake - www.rebirthobgyn.com - a medical practice that specializes in women’ and transgender health

Summer camp

Camp Brave Trails - 12 - 20 year olds - Maryland and Southern California locations - Out of state campers are welcome - Research supported

Books

Becoming Nicole: The inspiring story of transgender actor-activist Nicole Maines and her extraordinary family by Amy Ellis Nutt

This is How it Always Is: A Novel by Laurie Frankel

YouTube Videos

Working with Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth presented by UCEBT's Sloan Strike, Ph.D.

Transgender Children Talk About Being Raised By Their Families

March 25, 2021

Training

The Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT) offers exceptional training, supportive colleagues, and manageable caseloads in the beautiful state of Utah (home to FIVE incredible National Parks). UCEBT is a hybrid mental health setting that offers the flexibility and ease of a private practice with the benefits of a major medical center including didactic training, exceptional health care, PTO, paid holidays, hybrid work options, bonding events, and Costco membership, among other premium benefits.

Our Center is committed to fostering a diverse, vibrant, and responsive work environment. We adapt to support the individual and family needs of our staff, including flexible work schedules and opportunities for advancement. Employee happiness and work-life balance are regularly discussed in meetings and supported through our Center policies. UCEBT was voted "Best Mental Health Treatment Center" in 2022 for City Weekly's Best of Utah Mind & Body Edition and 2023 Best of State in two categories.

Our supervisors have expertise in child/adolescent, family, couples, and adult populations. Postdoctoral fellows are matched with a primary supervisor and 2-3 treatment teams based upon training goals and population of interest. We have four primary teams:  

We also have a couple supplementary programs on which supervision can occur:

Postdocs are invited to apply for clinician positions upon completion of their fellowship. We plan to accept 1-3 postdoctoral fellows in 2023. 

Our postdoctoral fellows will gain expertise with diverse and complex clinical cases within the supportive context of a team approach. Fellows will have the opportunity to see clients in the age range of their interest(s), including children, adolescents, and adults. Fellows will receive advanced training and ongoing supervision in evidence-based treatments (e.g. DBT, ACT, CBT, PE), participate in consultation teams, learn the business side of a growing practice, supervise doctoral students, and have protected time and funding to work toward licensure. Fellows will see clients on one primary and one or more secondary teams throughout their postdoc year.

Current teams accepting trainees are Anxiety and MoodDialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma, Stress, and Resilience. All teams provide opportunities for work with individuals across the lifespan, couples, and groups. Our Assessment and Testing team is currently full.

The Postdoctoral fellowship positions will be primarily clinical in nature, but will also include opportunities for research, program development, administrative tasks, or community outreach. Many of us hold appointments at and collaborate with the nearby University of Utah.

Stipend will range from $40,000-45,000 dependent upon licensure status. Our Center is committed to fostering a diverse, vibrant, and responsive work environment. We adapt to support the individual and family needs of our staff, including flexible work schedules and opportunities for advancement. Employee happiness and work-life balance are regularly discussed in meetings and supported through our center policies. Salt Lake City is a metropolitan hub of the West with access to national parks and abundant outdoor recreation activities, an ideal setting to balance intellectual and personal development.

Please see more information as listed on the APPIC website posting:

Fringe Benefits 

We pride ourselves on providing excellent benefits. 100% health insurance coverage with the option for dental and vision. Funding for EPPP and licensure. Flexible schedule with hybrid work options, a range of training opportunities, and numerous career growth opportunities during and after postdoc. Potential employment opportunities after completion. Flexible start date. Costco membership and a range of other benefits listed here: https://www.ucebt.com/about-us/work-at-ucebt

Research opportunities

We are in the process of developing an outcomes-based research program and welcome fellows with this interest. 

Additional Comments 

Please note that in order to complete postdoctoral hours toward licensure, your degree must be conferred when you begin the position. 

Application Instructions 

***We are accepting applications for 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.*** Please submit a cover letter and CV that includes a list of three references. Letters of recommendation are not required. Please visit www.ucebt.com for more information about our treatment programs. In your cover letter, please list your top program preferences for training interests and opportunities. Current programs accepting trainees are: Anxiety and Mood, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma, Stress, and Resilience. Please also indicate the age range of clients you are willing to work with. For flexibility, all interviews will be held virtually with the option of an in-person clinic tour. ***Please email your application materials to *** 

Please see www.ucebt.com to learn more about us as an organization or also feel free to email with any questions.  

APPIC Website Posting:  https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD/Detail?id=4248

March 02, 2021

Refer a Client

Thank you for choosing UCEBT to work with your client. We know that privacy regulations can sometimes make communication with referral sources a challenge. These are the most common questions and concerns that we hear from referral communication.

Do you have a waitlist?

Sometimes we do have a waitlist depending on the services that are requested. The wait time changes from month to month. So it is difficult to provide a general range for wait time. However, you can call Office Manager, Ashley, at any time to check on the current status.  You can reach Ashley at (801) 419-0139 ext. 2 or

I'd like to schedule an appointment on behalf of my client.

If you would like you to schedule an appointment on behalf of your client, we will need to obtain a Release of Information (ROI) from the client first. To request a Release of Information (ROI) form, please have your client email Ashley at or call (801) 419-0139 ext. 2

My client hasn't heard back from you yet.

Our center aims to call new clients within 48 hours from the time they complete the online screener. If it's been more than 48 hours, please have your client email Ashley at or call (801) 419-0139 ext. 2 to check the status.

Where can I send documentation?

If you’re a provider and you have any documentation for a client that you’d like to send us, please fax that information to (385) 227-8099 

I still have some questions/concerns.

If you have any other questions, please contact Ashley at or (801) 419-0139 ext. 2.

 

Again, thank you for choosing UCEBT. We are grateful to be part of our compassionate professional community.

January 21, 2021

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September 09, 2020

Apps, Books, & Websites

We want to share with you some of our favorite resources for supporting mental health. Not only are these resources some of the ones that we recommend to our clients and colleagues, but these are also resources that we find ourselves using, too. 

Apps

Daylio - This mood tracker app helps users to keep track of their moods and create patterns to become more productive.

CBT-I Coach - CBT-i Coach is a mobile app for people who are engaged in CBT-I with a health provider, or who have experienced symptoms of insomnia and would like to improve their sleep habits. 

My Life  - The My Life App helps with stress, sleep, and calmness with short mindfulness activities tuned to your emotions.

Calm - The Calm App has guided exercises for Sleep, Meditation, and Relaxation

Headspace - Headspace is an app that teaches you how to meditate.

PTSD-Coach  - PTSD Coach was designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

Books

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. - Recommended by Laura Rowley, Ph.D. for individuals who want to understand the impacts of trauma on overall health and wellbeing and to learn about holistic approaches in healing. "In The Body Keeps the Score, the author uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives."

Clinical Neuropsychology of Emotion by Yana Suchy - Recommended by Parisa Kaliush, M.S. "Written in an engaging, accessible style, this book synthesizes the growing body of knowledge on the neuropsychology of emotion and identifies practical clinical implications. The author unravels the processes that comprise a single emotional event, from the initial trigger through physiological and psychological responses. She also examines how patterns of emotional responses come together to motivate complex behavioral choices. Grounded in theory and research, the book discusses relevant syndromes and populations, reviews available assessment instruments, and describes how deficits in emotional processing affect cognition, daily functioning, and mental health."

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown - Recommended by Laura Rowley, Ph.D. for individuals who struggle with experiencing and expressing emotions and who strive to improve setting boundaries in relationships.

The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey - Recommended by Parisa Kaliush, M.S. for clinical scientists who want a better understanding of epigenetics and "nature-nurture" interactions". "Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics."

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber - Recommended by Laura Rowley, Ph.D. for parents who are looking for support in helping children (and teens) cope with negative emotions, being consistent with setting limits, and improving family communication.

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer - Recommended by Rachel Hopkins, Psy.D "This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. It is packed with guided meditations (with audio downloads); informal practices to do anytime, anywhere; exercises; and vivid stories of people using the techniques to address relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and other common problems."

Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder: A Family Guide for Healing and Change by Valerie Porr - Recommended by Laura Rowley, Ph.D. for individuals with BPD and their loved ones to help understand the nature of BPD and to learn evidence-based skills supporting emotion coping and healthy relationships.

The Oxford Handbook of Emotion Dysregulation edited by Theodore P. Beauchaine and Sheila E. Crowell - Recommended by Parisa Kaliush, M.S. for clinical scientists who want a more comprehensive understanding of emotion dysregulation -- it was co-edited by UCEBT's co-founder, Sheila Crowell, Ph.D., and Parisa Kaliush, M.S. helped to write chapter 7! "This handbook is the first text to assemble a highly accomplished group of authors to address conceptual issues in emotion dysregulation research, define the emotion dysregulation construct across levels of cognition, behavior, and social dynamics, describe cutting edge assessment techniques at neural, psychophysiological, and behavioral levels of analysis, and present contemporary treatment strategies."

Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman, M.D. - Recommended by Parisa Kaliush, M.S. Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war."

Websites

ACT  |  Association for Contextual Behavioral Science - Developed within a coherent theoretical and philosophical framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility.

Affordable Health Insurance - This website discusses how to enroll in the state’s health insurance, the cost of plans, options for seniors and people with disabilities, and more.

The Gottman Institute - The Gottman Institute is the culmination of Drs. John and Julie Gottman's life work as researchers and clinical psychologists. Our approach to relationship health has been developed from over 40 years of research with more than 3,000 couples—the most extensive study ever done on marital stability.

International OCD Foundation - The International OCD Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to "help everyone affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders to live full and productive lives".

Mental Health America's DIY Tools - Dozens of community-sourced tools curated by Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. 

Memory Care in Utah - Many families with aging adults are unaware of the several available memory care options and programs in their area that can help them support a high quality of life. Here is a free resource guide that highlights the best memory care facilities in Utah.

 

September 04, 2020

Have a question?

Have a question?

This quick 5-minute video will answer all of these questions:
  • Do you have a waitlist? 
  • Can I schedule an appointment today?
  • I filled out the online form. How come I haven’t been contacted yet?
  • Do you offer EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT?
  • Do you accept insurance? 
  • Is there a sliding scale option? 
  • Do you offer groups?
  • Do you offer groups for patients outside of your center? 
  • Do you offer Telehealth?
  • Do you work with clients who are struggling financially?  
  • Where are you located?  
  • Are you offering in-person visits? 
  •  What are your prices? 
  • What forms of payment do you accept? 
  • What is your cancellation policy?  
  • What is the payment policy? 
  • Do you offer payment plans? 
  • Can you submit claims to my insurance? 
  • How do I get the information I need to submit claims to my insurance? 
  • Can I submit out-of-network claims if my clinician is a grad student/postdoc?  
  • Do you take walk-in appointments/are you a crisis center? 
  • How do I start at UCEBT?
July 22, 2020

Events and CEUs

Upcoming Events

Social Media: Risks and Benefits for Mental Health

Friday, August 6, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST)
1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT) -- pending

Register here*: https://form.jotform.com/211876399215162

*Even if you cannot attend the live event, complete the registration to receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit.

About the presentation:

The term ‘social media’ refers to websites and applications that enable users to create and share content with others, verbally or visually. According to current research, 72% of the public uses some type of social media and at least 92% of teenagers are active on social media. This lecture will present the latest research on the impact of social media on mental health, factors to consider when thinking about our own and others' social media usage, and possible treatment interventions to target the negative effects that can arise from social media use.

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees should be able to describe recent research on the impact of social media on mental health and factors to consider regarding how to interact more effectively on social media to increase overall wellbeing.

About the presenter:

Katie Flanagan, Psy.D., clinical psychology. Dr. Flanagan has her PsyD from PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at UCEBT. She has expertise in working with teens and young adults and serves on both the Anxiety & Mood, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teams at UCEBT. She specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and higher risk behaviors including self-harm and chronic suicidal thoughts. 

To stay up to date on all scheduled events, please CLICK HERE.

Past Events

Missed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis? Population Considerations and Clinical Comorbidities Contributing to Delayed Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Originally presented: Friday, June 11, 2021
1.5 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT) 

To receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit, register here: https://form.jotform.com/211016371639148

About the presentation:

With Utah having one of the highest rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States, the community relies on clinicians to provide early identification and intervention for this pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder. Although the last several decades have witnessed an increase in awareness and support for individuals on the spectrum and their families, many people with ASD are not receiving diagnoses and subsequent services until they are older children, adolescents, or even adults.

As research continues to grow, the field is discovering complexities that alter our recognition and understanding of ASD. This presentation will discuss demographic characteristics impacting identification, such as the “female autism phenotype,” autism in racial and ethnic minorities, and the intersection of ASD and LGBTQA+ identities. Furthermore, this talk will present evidence-based guidelines for differential diagnosis and present specific disorders that mimic or mask underlying ASD, including ADHD, OCD, and personality disorders.

Following the hour-long presentation, there will be a 30-minute Question and Answer period.

About the presenter:

Laura Rowley, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist. Laura obtained her doctorate from Wayne State University. She completed her APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Primary Children’s Hospital. Laura is currently the Program Coordinator for the Assessment and Testing Team and Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment, where she provides testing services for children and adults.

 

ACT Mindfully: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Children & Adolescents

Originally presented: Friday, March 12, 2021

1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT)
To receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit, register herehttps://form.jotform.com/210403657446150

About the presentation:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence based therapy designed to increase psychological flexibility through the use of acceptance skills, mindfulness strategies, and commitment and behavioral change planning.  This presentation is designed to give therapists and counselors practical skills and strategies to help young people increase overall psychological flexibility and live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling to them.  Dr. Hopkins will emphasize developmental considerations to the core components of ACT.  

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees should be able to describe Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its core components using age appropriate language to kids and their families, adapt ACT metaphors and tools to a younger population, and increase openness to experiential exercises.

About the presenter:

Rachel Hopkins, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist with broad interests in providing therapy and assessment for anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and bereavement, behavioral dysregulation, and family systems issues across the lifespan.  Dr. Hopkins is presently the Program Director for UCEBT's Anxiety and Mood Team and enjoys providing supervision and consultation to trainees and other therapists, particularly in further developing ACT expertise.  

 

Understanding the Risks of Trauma Exposure and Increasing Resilience in Graduate Students

Originally presented: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
NOTE: This is a non-CE event.
To receive the link to the live presentation, register here: 

https://form.jotform.com/202996653710158

About the presentation:

Therapists in training experience frequent exposure to traumatic material during both coursework and clinical work. This exposure, especially when combined with the many other stressors of graduate school, can result in emotional, health, and relational problems. Both students and their supervisors in training would benefit from incorporating safeguards for students based on the most recent research findings.

This presentation will provide a review of the most recent research on psychology/social work graduate student responses to trauma exposure, bring greater awareness to graduate students' vulnerabilities to vicarious traumatization and provide direction for building resilience as a novice psychotherapist.

While no traumatic material will be presented, attendees may experience some discomfort at recognizing, in their own lives, current effects of trauma exposure.

About the presenter:

Shelle Welty, PsyD specializes in trauma therapy and works as the Director of the Trauma, Stress, and Resilience program at UCEBT. Prior to her work at UCEBT, she spent a decade working in college mental health, where she was invested in improving the lives of students through multiple roles--as a therapist, a consultant to university faculty and staff, and a professor. 

 

Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention for Suicidal Adolescents: Practice Guidelines for Telehealth Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Originally presented: Friday, October 30, 2020
1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT)
To receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit, register here: 

https://form.jotform.com/202726500319145

About the presentation:

Suicide rates in youth have been steadily increasing in the United States, with Utah having one of the highest incidences of youth suicides. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a collective stress on the community and healthcare system.

In a time when hospitals are overburdened, and the risk of exposure is high in healthcare settings, inpatient hospitalization and Emergency Department visits for suicidal patients should be minimized. However, the rapid shift to practicing psychotherapy via telehealth encompasses unique challenges for providers treating youth at risk for suicide.

Dr. Rowley will present research-based practice guidelines on assessing and treating suicidality in youth via telehealth, with a focus on safety planning and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Ethical concerns will be discussed, as well as special considerations for treating diverse populations that are at risk for suicide, including LGBTQA+ and black adolescents.

About the presenter:

Laura Rowley, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist. Laura obtained her doctorate from Wayne State University. She completed her APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Primary Children’s Hospital as a member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team for adolescents and families. She is currently on the DBT team at the Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment providing services for adolescents and adults.

 

Navigating Race and Racism: Future Frontiers of Evidence-Based Cultural Competence in Clinical Care

Originally presented: Friday, June 26, 2020
1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT)
To receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit, register here: 
https://form.jotform.com/201625563955157

Here are the two articles referenced in this presentation: (pdfCarter, 2007; pdfJones, et al., 2020)

About the presentation:

With the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 in Black and African-American communities, the need to address race and racism in the context of clinical care, including case conceptualization, intervention, consultation, and supervision. This presentation will present a review of race and racial identity from a developmental lifespan perspective, and highlight promising directions in research and clinical care related to providing care for Black American communities in response to racially charged media events. 

About the presenter:

Kimberly Applewhite, PsyD, School-Clinical Child Psychology. Dr. Applewhite is a primary member of the dialectical behavioral team at UCEBT, and has clinical and research interests in cultural adaptations for evidence-based treatments in Black/African-American communities. 


 

Psychopharmacology for Non-Prescribers: The Role of Therapists & Psychologists in Medication Management

Originally presented: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT)
To receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit, register here: 
https://form.jotform.com/201528274844155

About the presentation:

The purpose of the presentation is to (1) examine the main structures and function of the brain and neurotransmitters and how the affect our mental health; (2) to review the main types of psychiatric disorders, their presentations/symptoms, neurotransmitters and how they can be treated/managed with psychiatric medications; (3) explain the effect of psychotropic medications on the brain and how they can be therapeutic to the patient/client; (4) and to explain the potential side effects and signs/symptoms that may be observed by other mental health professionals working with the patient.

About the presenter:

Darin Principe, APRN. Darin is a psychiatric/addiction nurse practitioner who trained with the SLC VA prior to joining UCEBT. He is also part of the medical staff at Recovery Ways Treatment Center in Murray, UT for dual diagnosis treatment.

 

ADHD Refocused: Loving and Treating an Underestimated Disorder

Originally presented: Friday, May 29, 2020
1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT)
To receive presentation recording, slides, and evaluation form for CE credit, register here: 
 https://form.jotform.com/201205940165143

About the presentation: ADHD is a complicated disorder with a fairly high degree of individual variation.  This lecture will present a broader conceptualization of ADHD across the lifespan and the role it plays in everyday life with this population, raising questions of its frequent placement as a secondary diagnosis. Dr. Pflieger will also discuss evaluation for ADHD and introduce some therapeutic strategies and resources for working with this population.

About the presenter: Dr. Pflieger is a neurodivergent practitioner who follows the social model of disability and is radically open about her neurodivergent identity and experience. She frames ADHD as less of a disorder and more of a dialectic and way of being. This lecture will present the beauty and diversity of ADHD, breaking from the traditional deficit model. Courtney Pflieger, Ph.D. NCSP, school psychology. Dr. Pflieger was a graduate student at the University of Utah and completed her internship training in public school settings with an emphasis on evidence-based interventions for children with disabilities. Dr. Pflieger now works with people of all ages, many with ADHD, and is continuing her postdoctoral training at UCEBT.

 

Current Issues in Ethical Trauma Treatment: From Psychedelics to Self-Harm

Originally presented: Friday, April 10, 2020
1.0 CE hour (UPA & NASW-UT)
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About: Trauma Processing Treatments have advanced significantly in recent years, and this type of psychological care carries a unique set of ethical issues. This talk will provide an overview of current topics, ethical pitfalls, and resources for navigating the often complicated terrain of helping trauma survivors heal. Given the brevity of the talk, it will not provide an in-depth analysis, but rather increase awareness and provide useful follow-up resources. It is intended that the application of content will help providers avoid entering into ethically problematic situations as well as increase consultation seeking. There are no known risks to attendees beyond mild psychological distress related to exposure to trauma case examples. It is expected that this exposure is consistent with existing types of occupational stress

About the presenter:  Ashley Greenwell, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, has worked in the field of trauma for 15 years and is the Clinical Director of UCEBT. She also previously served as a core Ethics Team member, consulting for Veterans Affairs on issues of Bioethics.