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Welcome to the Vermont Psychological Association (VPA).We aim to be an essential resource and presence for psychology in the state of Vermont and to facilitate the business of VPA between our members, committees, and task forces. Whether you are a psychologist, a student, a business person, a consumer, or a VPA member, it is our hope that you find something of value on this site. Feel free to come back from time to time and visit as we update and enhance the material and resources available. For more information, contact us at:VPA Sincerely,PO Box 1017 Montpelier, VT 05601 (802) 229-5447  Milton Marasch, President Rosanna Lak, Executive Director The Vermont Psychologist Newsletter
Spring/Summer 2010  Spring - Summer 2010 Newsletter.pdf(Please go to "News" for back issues.) Continuing Education 2010 (Continental Breakfast, Served Hot Lunch, and Breaks included!)
Moving Beyond the Narcissism of Parenting: Helping Young Adults, Parents and Children Change Their Self-Focus Presenter: Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D. Clinical Supervisor and Consultant on Leadership Development, Norwich University, VT Clincal Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Six (6) Continuing Education Credits Friday, September 24, 2010 Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, VT brochure 9 24 10.pdfToday's parents and children have overdosed on the individual self. Junk praise -- empty of useful feedback -- and pressures to be or have the best have shaped a generation of teens and young adults who assume they are special, feel unready to take on the normal adversities of life, are restless and unsure of themselves, and have a hair-trigger for humiliation, as well as unrealistic fantasies of achievement, wealth, power, and celebrity.
How can parents, educators and young people themselves respond to this problem without blame or shame? How can we find a new foundation for confidence that is rooted in the wisdom of ordinariness, sharing, and collaboration? At this critical moment of concern about living an ecological life, we must shift our focus away from our addictions to being exceptional and recognize kindness, generosity, and cooperation as the real keys to happiness and health they've always been. This program will examine the "self-esteem trap" -- its roots and its character -- and suggest some solutions for young people and the therapists and educators who help them and their families. The presentation will draw on a new model for human development that is derived from a dialogue between developmental psychology and mindfulness in the context of emotional intelligence and contemporary psychoanalytic theory. There will be plenty of time for discussion. Armed to the Teeth: Evidence-based Nutrician Approaches for Non-nutritionists & Using Maudsley (Family Based Treatment) Techniques in Your Practice Presenter: Marcia Herrin, EdD, MPH, RD, LD Founder of Dartmouth College's renowned eating disorder and nutritional program Adjunct Professort at Dartmouth Medical School Six (6) Continuing Education Credits Friday, October 22, 2010 Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, VT brochureF 10 22 10.pdfDr. Herrin will give an overview of current approaches used to treat eating disorders and provide the knowledge, tools and strategies to implement these techniques in outpatient practice. Dr. Herrin will also describe the use of the Maudsley “coached” family meal intervention and how it helps parents find their own techniques to control their child's eating behaviors. Participants will have opportunity to observe and to play a part in a coached meal experience, the cornerstone of the Maudsley approach. In addition, participants will explore other effective food-related interventions with families and with individual patients. Armed to the Teeth: Evidence-based Nutrition Approaches for Non-nutritionists Dr. Herrin will give a comprehensive synopsis of CBT, DBT, and MI techniques designed to address nutritional issues. Also provided are practical counseling suggestions and handouts. Using Maudsley (Family Based Treatment) Techniques in Your Practice Dr. Herrin will describe techniques professionals can use to put parents in charge of their child's food behavior. Advantages, pitfalls, and counter-indications will be discussed. A “coached meal” will be demonstrated. November 19, 2010, Friday "Legal and Professional Issues in Psychology" & Annual Meeting Presenters: Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners, VPA Ethics Committee Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, VT The Board of Psychological Examiners is a five member Board created by the Legislature whose members are appointed by the Governor to administer the laws for this profession in the State of Vermont. The Board's mission is public protection. The Board does this by: ensuring that applicants are qualified for licensure; setting standards for the profession by proposing statutes and adopting administrative rules;and, with the assistance of OPR staff, investigating complaints of unprofessional conduct, taking disciplinary action against licensees when necessary to protect the public. On this page you will find links to the laws governing this profession, as well as resources for applicants, licensees, consumers and employers. For questions, e-mail or call: Diane Lafaille | 802 828-2390 |
