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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 2024 Webinar Series
1.0 Hours of Category I CE credit Friday, May 17, 2024 12:00-1:00 pm ET
Psychological Treatment Consideration in Parkinson's Disease
The overall aim of this presentation is to educate psychologists on the disease process and mental health considerations in Parkinson's disease. We will provide recommendations for specific therapeutic approaches/considerations when working with this population, taking into consideration the specific cognitive, physical, and psychiatric symptoms these individuals experience. We will also provide attendees with resources which may benefit these specific patients.
Learning Objectives
By completing this program, participants will able to:
1. Describe the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
2. Define the common psychological and neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
3. Assess treatment needs of people living with Parkinson's disease and their families and select evidence-based therapeutic treatment approaches to address these needs.
4. Identify local resources for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Presenter Bio: Angelina Polsinelli, PhD, ABPP-CN
Dr. Angelina Polsinelli is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She sees patient for a variety of medical and neurological concerns, including individuals with Parkinson's disease. She is the neuropsychology lead for the Parkinson's Center of Excellence at IUSM and for the deep brain stimulation team and has given several talks on managing apathy, impulsivity, and speech and language challenges for the Parkinson's Foundation. She is also an investigator with the Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease Study (LEADS) led by Dr. Liana Apostolova and faculty with the Outreach Recruitment and Engagement (OREC) core of the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (IADRC). She leads community outreach and education about brain health and the importance of early dementia detection through local churches, neighborhood centers, and senior living centers.
Dr. Angelina Polsinelli
Presenter Bio: Shannon Harris. PsyD
Dr. Shannon Harris graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Indianapolis in 2022. She completed her pre-doctoral internship with a neuropsychology emphasis at the North Texas VA Healthcare System. She is currently a second-year post doctoral fellow in clinical neuropsychology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology. She is an active participant on the multidisciplinary pre-surgical deep brain stimulation team at IU, which helps to evaluate patient candidacy for surgical interventions for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. She has experience conducting neuropsychological evaluations with individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease to assess surgical candidacy and to characterize their current cognitive functioning. Dr. Harris is expected to graduate from her post-doctoral fellowship in August 2024, and she will continue to reside in Indianapolis where she plans to pursue a career in geriatric neuropsychology in a hospital-based setting.
Dr. Shannon Harris
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. Non-Indiana licensees are also advised to check with their state's licensing board to assure their state accepts continuing education programs approved by entities approved by the APA.
We ask that all participants watch the entire recorded presentation, and complete the post-program evaluation form and homestudy test at the conclusion of the program. Drs. Harris & Polsinelli 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.
