You are invited to join us at our monthly breakfast program:
It’s Not Just About Blood Sugar: The Psychological Impact of Living with Diabetes
Presentedby Amanda Kirpitch, MA, RDN, CDCES, CDN, and Sarah Dougherty, PsyD, EdM, MS
Amanda Kirpitch is a dietitian, diabetes educator, and founder of Nutrition Perspective, LLC. For over 20 years, Amanda has been empowering patients with diabetes, eating disorders, and cardiometabolic conditions to simplify their approaches to nutrition and improve their relationships with food.
Sarah Dougherty is a NJ/NY licensed psychologist in private practice in Morristown, NJ. She is the daughter of a parent who lived with Type 1 diabetes for 85 years.
Typically viewed as a primarily physical disorder, diabetes can be fraught with social, emotional, cultural, and psychological repercussions. Comorbidities including anxiety, depression, OCD, and disordered eating occur at increased rates among this patient population; however, diabetes-informed mental health care can be of real benefit. A breadth of case examples will underscore the intersection between issues of diversity and living well with diabetes.
Learning Objectives - Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the basic differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and why they matter.
2. Name four ways Type l and Type 2 diabetes foster similar/different psychosocial and cultural stressors.
3. Identify four developmental milestones that may be complicated by having diabetes.
4. Become familiar with three strategies for managing “diabetes burnout.
This program is intended for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and graduate students. It will be presented at an intermediate level, meant for those with some prior knowledge of the subject matter. The presenters receive no commercial support and report no conflict of interest regarding this presentation.
When: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Saint Elizabeth University
2 Convent Rd.
The Conference Room in St. Joseph’s Hall
Morristown, NJ 07960
St Elizabeths University Map.pdf
Cost: MCPA member (Zoom or in person) with breakfast buffet $24
Non-member (Zoom or in person) with breakfast buffet $29
Students (Zoom or in person) with breakfast buffet $15
** PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CORRECTLY CHOOSE ZOOM OR IN PERSON **
Come network with colleagues and enjoy a buffet breakfast from 8:30 to 9:00 am, followed by our presentation from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. If you did not pay online when registering, you may pay at the door by cash or check (made out to MCPA).
Please register online by Monday, Feb 12, 2024 at www.mcpanj.com. If you have questions or prefer not to register online, please contact Sarah Dougherty at Sarah@doughertypsyd.com or 973-539-6677.
Americans with Disabilities Act: This location is ADA accessible. For accommodations, please make requests at least 14 days prior to the event: Sarah Dougherty, at Sarah@doughertypsyd.com or 973-539-6677
1.5 CE Credits Available
This program is co-sponsored by NJPA and the Morris County Psychological Association. NJPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NJPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The program is approved for 1.5 CE credits. The cost of a CE Certificate is $15 for NJPA members, $25 for non-members, and free for sustaining members.
Refunds will be granted (less administrative fees) for cancellations received at least 24 hours prior to event start time.