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2026 Upcoming Presentations
July 10: What Emerging AI-Assisted Tools Mean for Practic & Training in Psychology
A 4-hour MCE Ethics workshop on Friday, July 10th, 2026 @ 1 PM
Presented by:​​
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Benjamin Israel, MD
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Bethany Brand, Ph.D.
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Dr. Justin Baker, MD, PhD
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Dr. Matthew Robinson, PhD
AI tools are entering behavioral health practice faster than the evidence base, the regulatory
guidance, or the training curricula can keep pace. This four-hour workshop equips psychologists
in clinical practice with the conceptual literacy, legal framework, and ethical grounding to make
confident, defensible decisions about AI adoption, without requiring a technical background.
Drawing on APA's 2025 ethical guidance, CHAI's responsible AI framework, and emerging
clinical evidence, participants will examine AI's actual capabilities and documented limitations
across documentation, decision support, and patient-facing applications. The workshop
emphasizes the application of existing ethical principles (not new rules) and closes with a
practical adoption framework, an honest look at professional liability, and a forward-facing
discussion of what the profession needs to decide collectively.
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Learning Objectives
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1. Distinguish between foundational AI concepts — including the training/inference distinction, consumer versus enterprise-grade products, and core vendor claims — at a level of literacy sufficient to make informed adoption decisions in clinical practice.
2. Apply federal data privacy law (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2) and the APA's 2025 ethical guidance on AI to the evaluation and selection of AI tools in behavioral health settings, including identification of the special protections governing psychotherapy notes and
substance use counseling records.
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3. Critically appraise the current evidence base for AI in clinical and behavioral health practice, distinguishing evidence-supported use cases from commercially-driven or FOMO-driven adoption patterns.
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4. Identify the ethical and professional obligations under the APA Ethics Code (2017) and the APA Mental Health Technology Advisory Committee's 2025 guidance that apply when integrating AI tools into psychological practice, including informed consent, bias
mitigation, human oversight, and liability.
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5. Develop and apply a systematic framework for evaluating AI vendor claims, patient consent requirements, and professional liability considerations relevant to private practice settings.
2025 Past Presentations
April 10: Eating Disorders Treatment Update: Practical Considerations in an Ever-Changing Clinical Landscape
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, April 10th, 2026 @ 1pm, via Zoom
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Presenter 1: Elizabeth Mariutto, PsyD, CEDS-C
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Presenter 2: Anna Guerdjikova, PhD, LISW, CEDS, CCRC
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Presenter 3: Allison Mecca, PsyD
This presentation will provide an overview on how to assess for, diagnose, and treat eating disorders. Information will be presented on prevalence, risk factors, levels of care determination, and ways weight bias can interfere with accurate assessment and therapy.
3-5 Objectives
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Participants will be able to explain diagnostic criteria for each type of eating disorder.
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Participants will be able to identify factors to consider in determining levels of care for patients with eating disorders.
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Patients will be able to provide an overview of the treatment models for Family-Based Treatment and CBT for eating disorders.
Sept. 26th: Dissociation in Dayton. Working with the hidden aftermath of prolonged and severe childhood
adversity in a highly traumatized community.
Dr. Jonathan M. Cleveland, Ph.D.
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, Sept. 26th, 2025 @ 1pm
To Register: Contact jonathan@collectivewithin.com
937-212-4969
At:
Collective Within
Clinic and Training Center
425 N. Findlay St. Suite 12
Dayton, Ohio 45404
937-212-4969
DAPA's first in-person event since 2020!!
Arrive early for the free networking event (with heavy appetizers) from 12-1pm!
Dissociative disorders, while among the first identified, studied and treated psychiatric
conditions (by Charcot then Janet, at Salpêtrière, over 140 years ago), are widely misunderstood
and lamentably underdiagnosed. Clinicians may not be aware that tens of thousands living in the
greater Dayton area contend with pathological dissociation (DID/OSDD/DPDR). Many
therapists feel underprepared to work with these conditions, often electing to refer out. This
workshop promises to guide attendees in how to (a) identify the signs and symptoms of
dissociation; (b) access valid and reliable diagnostic instruments; and (c) provide the initial
stabilization and psychoeducation necessary to move into phase II of treatment. In addition,
clinicians will be introduced to basic techniques for engaging with dissociated personality states
(drawn from ego state therapy and modified internal family systems approaches).
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Learning Objectives
* Describe the prevalence of dissociative disorders and the conditions which cause a dissociative
style to become increasingly fragmented/pronounced, resulting in DID (formerly known as
multiple personality disorder) or OSDD.
* Identify often-overlooked clinical presentations of pathological dissociation, including
dissociative identity disorder (DID), depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR), and other
specified dissociative disorder (OSDD), and become acquainted with relevant diagnostic
assessment tools.
* Learn essential stabilization and dissociation psychoeducation techniques to deploy in
anticipation of beginning “parts work.”
* Establish familiarity with basic interventions for working with dissociated personality states.
* Build familiarity with trance states, including hypnosis, as underpinning both dissociative
individuals’ coping style and interventions that are effective in facilitating healing.
Learn more @ https://collectivewithin.com/
June 20: LGBTQ+ in Therapy Across the Lifespan
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, June 20th, 2025 @ 1pm, via Zoom
Dr. Leanna Pittxenbarger, Psy.D.
The goal of this presentation will be to identify unique challenges faced among various populations within the LGBTQ+ community and discuss interventions that may be helpful in working with folks across various age ranges, including children adolescents, and in adults.
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​Learning Objectives:
* Identify and describe unique challenges experienced by diverse subgroups within the LGBTQ+ community, including distinctions based on age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
* Examine the specific needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across different age ranges—children, adolescents, and adults—and how these needs may differ or overlap.
* Discuss effective interventions and strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, with a focus on developmentally appropriate approaches for each age group.
* Increase awareness of systemic and social barriers that impact mental health, well-being, and access to services within the LGBTQ+ community.
* Promote inclusive practices for professionals working with LGBTQ+ populations in educational, healthcare, and community settings.
March 21st: The Crisis Responder: Understanding the Role of Mental Health Providers in Disaster Recovery
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, March 21st, 2025 @ 1pm, via Zoom
Dr. Megan Wade, PsyD, LP, CCISM
This workshop is built for mental health providers who have an interest in providing treatment following disasters or building their understanding of crisis response. It will describe the structure of disaster response to aid in better situational knowledge and language awareness. Methods for which mental health providers can intervene at different points based on the preventative psychology model will be explored.
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Learning Objectives
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Provide understanding of the disaster response structure and the role of mental health within it
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Explore different areas in which mental health providers can intervene in the preventive psychology model
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Build awareness of acute stress treatments and how they differ from other types of therapy
2024 Past Presentations
November 8th: Social Justice in Therapy: Cultural Humility and Action
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, November 8th, 2024 @ 1pm, via Zoom
Dr. Darreon D. Greer Sr. PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
This 3-hour interactive workshop aims to promote healthy dialogue amongst mental health professionals to process the importance of addressing social justice issues in the therapeutic setting.
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Learning Objectives
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This workshop will offer space to practice vulnerability with one another, share experiences, and brainstorm effective strategies to deepen cultural humility in working with clients
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This workshop is discussion-based and thus participation from professionals is vital to promote fruitful dialogue and learning
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This interactive workshop will focus on exploring and exercising cultural humility in therapy, to provide positive therapeutic outcomes for clients
September 6th: From Reactivity to Response: Equipping Parents wit hEffective Emotional Regulation Skills
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, September 6th, 2024 @ 1pm, via Zoom
Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist
This 3-hour workshop is designed for psychologists who work with children, families, or adults who may be parents. This workshop will delve into the critical skill of emotional regulation for parents and equips psychologists with strategies to effectively guide parents in managing their moods and building self-regulatory skills. By the end of this workshop, psychologists will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to empower parents to become masters of their own emotions, fostering stronger, healthier families.
This workshop is ideal for psychologists who:
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Work with parents experiencing stress, anxiety, or difficulty managing emotions.
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Want to strengthen their toolkit for supporting families.
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Seek evidence-based strategies to promote emotional well-being within the family unit.
Three to five learning Objectives
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Understand the impact of parental emotional regulation on child development and family dynamics.
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Explore common challenges parents face in regulating their emotions.
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Learn evidence-based strategies to support parents in identifying and labeling their emotions.
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Develop practical tools to guide parents in building emotional awareness and cultivating effective coping mechanisms.
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Gain practical experience in facilitating communication and fostering emotional intelligence within the family unit.
June 14th: Equity and Fairness in Romantic Relationships: Exploring the Impact of Mental Load
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, June 14th, 2024 @ 1pm, via Zoom
Carly Deremo, Psy.D.
This workshop will include an examination of the impact of inequity in romantic/sexual relationships and the utility of certain clinical approaches. The workshop will provide clinical suggestions as well as explore the barriers to implementing them. Topics will include mental load, default parenting, the fair play method, and assertive communication.
Three to five learning Objectives
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Address the impact of inequity on romantic relationships
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Define and explore the impact of imbalanced mental load and default parenting
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Provide general clinical strategies and an introduction to the Fair Play Method
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Address barriers to implementing this in the clinical setting through examples and/or role play.
March 29th: Preventing and Treating Burnout in Mental Health Professionals
A 3-hour workshop on Friday, March 29th, 2024 @ 1pm, via Zoom
Gabrielle Armer, Psy.D.
Burnout has become rampant in the field of psychology. For so long, mental health professionals have suffered with the experience of burnout in silence. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to identify the signs of burnout, develop strategies to prevent burnout, and learn how to treat and recover from burnout. Although burnout is widely experienced by mental health professionals, talking about experiences of burnout has largely been viewed as taboo. Participants will be asked to demonstrate openness and vulnerability (to the degree they feel comfortable) while discussing a topic that can often facilitate many emotions.