Homestudy Program: Giving Psychology Away: Why and How You Can Engage in Advocacy (Zelechoski, orig. 11.20.2020)
5/29/2023 - 12/31/2050
Location: Virtual Event
Event Description
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This process is straightforward: Watch the recording. Complete the evaluation and pass the short test. Receive CE certificate via email.
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Originally offered as:
IPA 2020 Virtual Fall Conference
1.5 Hour of Category I CE credit Friday, November 20th, 2020, 9:45-11:15 a.m. ET
Giving Psychology Away: Why and How You Can Engage in Advocacy
Getting involved in advocacy and policy work often feels intimidating or risky for psychologists. "Where would I start?" "What if it becomes really “political?" "I don’t have time to march up the steps of Capitol Hill." But, engaging in advocacy takes many forms, big and small, and there are likely ways you are already doing it, without even knowing. Proactive and intentional efforts toward making psychology accessible to all are needed now more than ever. In the midst of a global pandemic and heightened racial and political tension, there are many ways we can use our knowledge and expertise to “give psychology away” and get it into the hands of those who need it most. This presentation will discuss a variety of ways we can each use our privilege, knowledge, and skills to empower others, combat misuse of psychological phenomena in the media, and work toward systemic change. Strategies will be presented for all levels, from students to the most seasoned psychologists, for how we can (and should) be ensuring that psychology is at the forefront of social justice.
Learning Objectives:
By completing this program, participants will able to:
1. explain the importance of advocacy in the field of psychology
2. identify several ways in which they can be involved in advocacy at different levels and in both the short- and long-term
3. formulate an individual action plan for engaging in psychology-related advocacy
Presenter: Amanda Zelechoski, J.D., Ph.D., ABPP
Amanda Zelechoski, Ph.D., J.D., ABPP is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and attorney, as well as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Valparaiso University. Dr. Zelechoski is board-certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Her clinical and research interests include forensic and mental health assessment and trauma in at-risk and delinquent youth.
Dr. Amanda Zelechoski
Special Note to Conference Attendees
The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board:
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for psychologists.
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC.
Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice.
Please note that APA rules require that credit be given only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time or leaving early will not receive CE credits. Partial credit cannot be given. We ask that all participants complete the post-program evaluation form and homestudy test at the conclusion of the program. Dr. Zelechoski and IPA have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program.
CE certificates will be distributed via email within two weeks after a passing test (75+%) is submitted.
