1. Click this link to purchase your CE Certificate BEFORE THE CE PROGRAM: https://psychologynj.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=27665955
2. Attend the CE program.
3. Upon receipt of your verified attendance at the CE program, NJPA will email each attendee a program evaluation. (takes a few days)
4. Complete the program evaluation.
5. Immediately upon your completion of the program evaluation, your CE certificate will be available in your NJPA profile.
6. To access your CE certificates, log in to NJPA’s website. Click “Membership,” then click “My Profile,” then click “Professional Development.”
7. Your CE certificates are available to download or print.
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You are invited to join us at our monthly breakfast program:
Pawsitive Psychology: Ethical and Efficacious Animal-Assisted Interventions in Clinical Practice (in person only)
Presented by Laura Palmer, PhD, MSCP, C-AAIS, ABPP
Bonne Prince Harry, THDS, CGC, TDCH (Certified Therapy Dog, AKC Therapy Dog Supreme, Canine Therapeutic Assistant)
Dr. Palmer maintains an independent practice in lifespan neuropsychology and psychological services in Madison, NJ. She is also a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention specialist. Bonne Prince Harry is a Teddy Bear English Goldendoodle, and is Dr. Palmer’s canine therapeutic assistant.
Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have moved from the margins of practice to a recognized, evidence-supported adjunctive modality. Yet many clinicians who would like to integrate a therapy animal into their work are uncertain where to begin, what the ethical guardrails are, and how to do it well. This interactive presentation offers psychologists a practical, standards-based roadmap for ethically and effectively incorporating a therapy dog into clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. Define key terms in the field and identify their distinct purposes, training requirements and legal protections.
2. Describe the current evidence base for animal-assisted interventions across the lifespan and populations.
3. Identify a structured decision-making framework for determining when AAI is indicated or contraindicated.
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 conflicts of interest regarding this presentation.
When: Wednesday, September 9th 9:00 – 10:30 am
Where: Saint Elizabeth University;
The Conference Room in St. Joseph’s Hall
2 Convent Rd.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: MCPA member in person with buffet breakfast $22
Non-member in person with buffet breakfast $29
Student members in person with buffet breakfast free
Breakfast will be from 9:00 – 9:30 providing a chance to network with colleagues and students. The presentation will follow from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. To receive CE credit, attendees must register and pay for CE credits prior to the start of the program.
Please register online by Monday, Sept 7 at www.mcpanj.com. If you have questions or prefer not to register online, please contact Beverly Tignor at Beverly.tignor@gmail.com or 973-543-6438.
Americans with Disabilities Act: This location is ADA accessible. For accommodations, please make requests at least 14 days prior to the event: Beverly Tignor at Beverly.tignor@gmail.com or 973-543-6438.
1.0 CE Credit 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 1.0 CE credit. The cost of a CE Certificate is $15 for NJPA members, and $40 for non-members.
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