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    • 17 Apr 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
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      • SBCPA Salon

        Wednesday, April 17, 2024

        12:00PM – 1:30PM

        Ethical and Legal Issues in the Practice of Clinical Psychology

        Presenter:

        Penny Clemmons, PhD, JD, MA holds a doctorate in psychology, a law degree, and a master’s degree in Art Business. With a background expertise in forensic populations, she pursed a law degree in 1994 and transitioned from her career as a psychologist to a family law attorney. After nearly 20 years in the legal trenches, Penny attended the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University and now “limits” her law practice to consultation, mediation, private judging. In addition to having a passion for art, she uses it in her art law mediation work. 

        Course Outline

        Timeline:         

        12:00- 12:10pm–          Introduction of speaker and opening remarks

        12:05-1:15pm-             Didactic Presentation

        1:15-1:30pm                 Q&A/evaluations

        Topic:

        This course focuses on the intersection of psychology, ethics, and the law. Clinicians’ understanding and application of ethical principles in their clinical practice is an ever expanding challenge and cause of significant concerns.
      • After attending this event, attendees will be able to:

      1. List 3 legal issues that arise in daily clinical practice.

      2. Describe 2 best practices in dealing with psycho-legal issues.

      3. Discuss 3 challenges patients and clients face in dealing with the legal system. 

      Continuing Education:

      • CPA is co-sponsoring with Santa Barbara County Psychological Association (SBCPA). 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.

        Important Notice:

        Those who attend the workshop and complete the CPA evaluation form will receive (1.5) continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we give credit only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits.

         

        Please Note: This salon will be held via Zoom.



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