Conference Program
8 - 9
Registration and Breakfast
9 - 10:30
Welcome and Keynote
Historical Oppression in the Field of Psychology and How We
Move Forward
Panelists: Kristee Haggins, Ph.D., Gregory Desierto, Psy.D.,
Sheetal Shah, Ph.D., & Martha Trigueros, MSW
Discussant: Marcella Kreysa, Psy.D.
10:30 - 11
Break: Networking & Exhibits
11 – 12:30
Mental Health and Legal Services within Immigrant Communities:
A Panel Discussion with Psychologists and Immigration Attorneys
By: Sharon P. Howard, Ph.D., M. Esmeralda Zamudio, Psy.D.,
Kishwer Vikaas Barrica, Esq., Bianca M. Dueñas & Marcus Tang
Gestalt Therapy in Group Context: Mindfulness-Based Treatment
Before It Was Cool!
By: Nathaniel Mills, Ph.D.
What Every Psychologist Should Know About Working with Older
Adults
By: Irving Hellman, Ph.D.
12:30 - 1:30
Lunch
1:30 - 3
Psychology of the Black Experience: Understanding Racial
Trauma and Healing
By: Kristee Haggins, Ph.D.
How to Facilitate a Hold Me Tight/Let Me Go ‘Families with
Teens’ Workshop
By: Paul A. Aikin, PH.D. & Nancy T. Aikin, Ph.D.
A Client-Centered Approach to Psychological Testing Feedback
with Youth
By: Elizabeth Solomon, Psy.D. ,Carlina R. Wheeler, Ph.D.,
Stacey Peerson, Ph.D. & Richelle Long, Ph.D.
3 - 3:15
Break
3:15 – 4:45
A Therapist’s Guide to Consensual Nonmonogamy: Polyamory,
Swinging, and Open Marriage
By: Rhea Orion, Ph.D., LMFT, CST
Acid versus Gun as a Weapon of Assault: Understanding the
Cultural and Psychological Implications for Dealing with the
Aftermath of Assault
By: Baljit Atwal, Ph.D.
The Evolution of Eating Disorder Diagnoses and The
Implications for Treatment
By: Chassity Angeny-Showalter, Psy.D.
4:45 - 5
CE Certificate Pick Up & Sign Out
5 - 6:30
Social Hour!
CPA is co-sponsoring with the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. The California Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
** CE credits currently under review. For more information about CE credits, please contact Dr. Ryan Cheperka at drcheperka@gmail.com