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.

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

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. 

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

Mindworks Clinic Integrative Mental Health -- Services include: Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Mindfulness Based Counseling & Education. Specializes in treating: Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia. Prescriber: Darin Principe, APRN, board certified as both a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner with full prescriptive authority. 

Dearest friends, clients, and colleagues,

As of June 7th, 2021, UCEBT has officially reopened its doors to in person clients. Our staff will continue to offer a hybrid of telehealth and in person services as best supports their practice. The opportunity to meet long term clients in person for the first time and see others again after over a year has been both a meaningful and evocative experience. We've missed you!

As we return to offering in person psychotherapy, we wish to prioritize evidence-based health practices with the intention of finding a middle path between physical health and safety and effective delivery of mental health services. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce the option for clients with proof of double vaccination to choose to remove their masks while in therapy rooms with their clinician.

Your clinician will inquire about your preferences and will respect your wishes with regards to delivery of therapy with or without a mask. We will continue the use of masks in our waiting room and common areas as an acknowledgment of the needs of our clients who may be at ongoing elevated risk of contracting COVID, as well as our child clients for whom vaccination is not possible at this time.

For our current clients, an updated in person disclosure form will be emailed shortly for your signature. Should you choose to maintain telehealth only sessions or should any questions or concerns arise regarding the disclosure, please feel free to defer signature until you have had any concerns addressed by your therapist or our desk staff. We value your feedback on ways in which we can improve your experience of in person or telehealth sessions.

This summer we will monitor the impact of this transition on our staff and clients and review the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Psychological Association. We look forward to eventually resuming in person groups, professional trainings, and outreach events and will keep you updated on our offerings as they arise.

Warm wishes for a mindful reentry to you and your loved ones.

With gratitude,

Robin Lange, Ph.D

.Chief Executive Officer

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

What's the difference between Psychoeducational Evaluations at UCEBT vs. through the school district?

1. The primary focus of the school district’s evaluation is to determine eligibility for special education services.  The data obtained through these evaluations is used by a school-based team to determine eligibility for special education services as defined by federal law. 
2. A psychoeducational evaluation offered through the school district is considered an “educational classification” and not a medical diagnosis.
3. Psychoeducational evaluations through UCEBT determine specific clinical diagnoses. 
4. Psychoeducational evaluations at UCEBT go beyond the scope of academic skills and examine other areas that may be impacting academic functioning.   
5. Evaluations conducted by UCEBT include recommendations and referrals for services that are both relevant to you or your child’s academic needs and related to other resources that may be helpful.

Testing for college students

Colleges and Universities may request updated testing that may not have been completed during the client’s high school years. UCEBT is happy to provide clients with evaluations of their current needs prior to and during the client’s college or university years. 

Using UCEBT's evaluations in school

Diagnoses and intervention recommendations can be used by a school-based team to determine eligibility for special education services or a 504 plan. Your assessment clinician at UCEBT can coordinate with school officials to develop education plans based on results of testing. 

Learn more about psychoeducational evaluations at UCEBT

UCEBT Trauma, Stress, and Resilience Licensed Clinical Staff Open Position

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Variable Based Upon Hourly; $60,000 - $120,000 annually

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Doctorate (Required)

License: Psychologist, Eligible in Utah

Work authorization: United States (Required)

About Us: Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment (UCEBT), a growing outpatient practice, is seeking one or more licensed outpatient therapists for our Trauma, Stress, and Resilience (TSR) Clinical Program. Specifically, we are looking for professionals with specialized training in evidence-based therapies for trauma treatment such as intensive training or certification in EMDR, PE, CPT, etc. Our TSR team is a thriving program with community ties to support the care of a range of individuals including DV survivors, sexual trauma, medical professionals, among others.

We are a multidisciplinary team of expertly trained professionals, including psychologists, nurse practitioners, doctoral trainees, and expert consultants. Our work is based on a core set of values including specialized care, scientific rigor, accountability, and data-based results. UCEBT staff have access to extensive training and experience in the treatment and management of a wide range of mental health difficulties ranging from depression and anxiety to suicidality. In addition to providing clinical services, many of our staff provide supervision to trainees and hold faculty appointments at the University of Utah.

UCEBT 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.

Benefits: After the therapist successfully completes the trial period, the following benefits will become available:

• • 100% premium covered by UCEBT for Personal Health Insurance
  • Monthly wellness benefit
  • Flexible schedule
  • Costco membership
  • Monthly phone reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Ongoing didactic training
  • Licensure renewal assistance and CEU tracking
  • Paid annual training stipend
  • Paid holidays
  • Short Term Disability
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Option to work in multiple locations, including remote telepsychology practice
  • Company Retreats (e.g. Moab)
  • Retirement savings opportunity

Responsibilities include:

• • An ideal applicant will be willing to see a range of clients, co-lead therapy groups, conduct diagnostic assessments and see clients on one or more of our other clinical teams. The clinician will have the opportunity to see clients in the age range of their interest(s), including youth and families, young adults, and/or adults
  • Managing a caseload within UCEBT ranges for full-time status (i.e. 24 clinical hours per week)
  • Maintaining individualized self-care practices with support from a supervisor
  • Participation in two of our clinical programs (Anxiety and Mood, Assessment and Testing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or Trauma, Stress and Resilience Team)
  • Willingness to engage in outreach including providing expert talks, presentation of clinical data, or other forms of collaboration with our community partners
  • Willingness to see some short-term EAP clients on-site at local businesses to balance caseload
  • Serve on one or more administrative teams as a clinical representative to support the functioning and ongoing improvement of care at our center
  • Completion of charting in a timely manner
  • Regular use of outcome assessments and responsive treatment planning
  • Clinical Supervision of practicum students and/or postdoctoral fellows
  • Fulfillment of on-site clinician hours to support trainees and other clinicians in a consultation role
  • Conduct that exemplifies UCEBT values of professionalism, collaboration, and compassionate care

Qualifications:

• • Ability to obtain a mental health license in the state of Utah or currently have one is required
  • Have means of transportation
  • Intensive training or certification in trauma-focused treatments such as EMDR, PE, CPT, etc.
  • Formal training and expertise in evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT)
  • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively on interdisciplinary projects
  • Critical decision making/problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses/disorders

Workplace Requirements:

• • Sitting 70-75% and Standing 25-30%
  • Occasionally lifting objects such as boxes or client charts
  • Walking up and down stairs
  • Need access to Telehealth compliant work area, laptop, private internet access

This position requires a thorough knowledge of law, regulations, and ethics related to the provision of mental health services. The candidate will be expected to acquire this knowledge immediately if hired:

• • The operations manual of UCEBT, particularly issues of client relations and privacy.
  • HIPAA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)- Regulations & Standards Utah State Law regarding mental health, particularly related to consent to treatment and maintenance of health care information-Title 62A Utah Human Services Code: Chapter 15 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act.
  • The American Psychological Association Ethics of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (or field-appropriate equivalent).

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and the names/contact information of 2-3 references to Karina Hess at . 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until one or more positions are filled.

Books:  

• “What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex” by Stephanie Buehler, PsyD 
• “Come As You Are”  by Emily Nagoski, PhD
•  “The Elusive Orgasm” by Vivienne Cass, PhD
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT) book list: https://www.aasect.org/books
  • Find a variety of book recommendations regarding sexual health and wellness

Handy handouts, worksheets, or infographs:

• WPATH guide for Trans Affirming Care: https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc
• Lube Guide:  Smitten Kitten Lube Guide
• Sensate Focus: sensate-focus.pdf
• The Gender Unicorn by Trans Student Education:  https://transstudent.org/gender/
• Emily Nagoski: Worksheets: https://www.emilynagoski.com/come-as-you-are-worksheets
• Gas & Brakes worksheet: adapted from Emily Nagoksi’s (2015) work: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWJa9ksL1AL2nF3dL7Wf9POQDNzWa4H1/view?usp=drive_link
• HRC Safer Sex Packet: https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/documents/SaferSexGuide.pdf

Websites: 

• Our Bodies Ourselves: https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/
• The Association fo Black Sexoligists and Clinicians https://www.theabsc.com/publication/
• Guttmacher Institute : https://www.guttmacher.org/
• Sexual Medicine Society of North America https://www.smsna.org/patients/blog
• World Sexual Health :  https://worldsexualhealth.net/
• Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/resource
• The National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH) https://nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/
• The Kinsey Institute: https://kinseyinstitute.org/
• Sex Products & Education: https://www.smittenkittenonline.com/

Videos/ Educational Videos

• Come as You Are Podcast : Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFMgKjO8ygk&list=PLnNTXBPQiHiRnx2Vsd9n1J7tPvfDO_U-H 
• Learn Sex Therapy : https://www.learnsextherapy.com/free-courses 
• Sexual Ed online workshops: Rutgers University https://answer.rutgers.edu/page/online_workshops/ 

Natasha Helfer, LSCW : https://www.natashahelfer.com/ 

Resources, podcasts, etc. 

Adolescent focused:

• Amaze. Org : https://amaze.org/us/ 
• Scarlet Teen: https://www.scarleteen.com/

Other organizations:

The Network / La Red - The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.

National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) - The NCSF is committed to creating a political, legal and social environment in the US that advances equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. The NCSF aims to advance the rights of, and advocate for consenting adults in the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory Communities. We pursue our vision through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach, in conjunction with our partners, to directly benefit these communities.

Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) - The Kink And Poly Aware Professionals Directory (KAP) is a service offered by NCSF dedicated to providing the community with a listing of psychotherapeutic, medical, legal and other professionals who have stated that they are knowledgeable about and sensitive to diverse expressions of sexuality.

The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance (TASHRA) - TASHRA is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit with the important mission of improving the health and healthcare services of individuals who are involved in alternative sexualities. As champions of Kink competent healthcare,  TASHRA supports empirical research on this misunderstood and often pathologized sexual-minority. 

Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS) - CARAS is dedicated to the support and promotion of excellence in the study of alternative sexualities, and the dissemination of research results to the alternative sexuality communities, the public, and the research community.

Kink Knowledgeable - Kink Knowledgeable eLearning Program, in partnership with the Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS), provides courses that meet the criteria for Continuing Education for psychologists. CARAS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

Diverse Sexualities Research and Education Institute - DSREI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, which promotes, supports, and inspires excellence in research and education on aspects of sexuality, gender, and relationships which are not accepted by the dominant culture.

Multiplicity of the Erotic Conference (MOTE) - The Multiplicity of the Erotic will address a larger range of diversity around sexuality, gender and relationships, focus on the intersections of research, clinical work and professional practice, and present the latest ideas and findings on polyamory, consensual non-monogamies, kink/BDSM sexualities and identities, transgender/genderqueer/nonbinary experiences, asexualities, sex worker studies, hierarchical (power-exchange) relationships, etc.

Robyn is a 4th year student in the clinical psychology doctoral program at the University of Utah. Originally from the West Coast of Canada, she relocated to Salt Lake City for her graduate training and is enjoying the opportunity to explore a new set of mountains. Robyn received a B.S. in math and statistics from the University of Victoria and worked in a variety of industry positions before returning to school to study psychology.

Her research interests include behavioral manifestations of emotion dysregulation (e.g., substance use, self-harm, disordered eating) and the development of just-in-time interventions targeting these behaviors. Robyn has experience supporting adolescents in crisis through youthspace.ca, providing evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment services to young adults at the University of Utah Counseling Center, and conducting PTSD evaluations for veterans at the SLC VA. She welcomes the opportunity to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

John Ellis is a mental health nurse currently pursuing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner doctorate degree at the University of Utah. He has experience working as a mental health nurse, serving children, adolescents, and geriatric populations. John’s clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders and learning whatever he can from the wonderful staff at UCEBT!

John completed his bachelor’s in science degree in nursing at Brigham Young University. His hobbies include reading science fiction and fantasy novels, playing pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Charlotte is currently a 4th year student at BYU’s Clinical Psychology PhD program. Originally from London, UK, Charlotte is both an international student and a first-generation college student. As a graduate student, Charlotte uses quantitative methods to study effective treatments for problematic pornography use, and how personality variables affect romantic relationship outcomes.  

Charlotte has worked with a variety of clients performing both comprehensive psychological assessment and psychotherapy at Balance Health & Healing, BYU’s Comprehensive Clinic and BYU’s Counselling and Psychological Services. Her training is predominantly in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she has experience with individual, couple, and group psychotherapy. Her particular clinical interests include women’s health, trauma, personality disorders, sexual concerns, and eating disorders.  

In addition to psychotherapy and research, Charlotte loves to teach undergraduate psychology classes. 

I am a psychiatric doctoral nurse practitioner student (DNP) with the University of Utah College of Nursing. I am pleased to join UCEBT for clinical placement starting summer 2021!

I have experience as a behavioral specialist working with school-age children in the school setting and adults with severe behavioral and intellectual disabilities. My clinical interests include trauma, children, teens/adolescents, families, and behavioral problems. However, I look forward to broadening my experience and knowledge base to help individuals and their families improve their quality of life.

I am originally from Logan, Utah, where I completed my LPN from BATC before receiving my Bachelor's in Nursing from Weber State University in 2016. I moved to Salt Lake City in 2018 to work at the University of Utah Hospital in the Burn Trauma ICU, where I am privileged to care for patients of all ages. My passion for burn care was immediate. I love every moment of helping my patients overcome the tremendous difficulties and trauma associated with a burn injury. They teach me every day about the moments that matter in life, resiliency, and the beauty of the human experience.

I am honored and thrilled to learn from everyone at UCEBT for the next year!