Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) webinars are free to members! Non-members can access webinars for the following cost:
| Non-Member Registrants (>1.5 CE Credits) | $50.00 |
| Non-Member Registrants (1 - 1.5 CE Credits) | $30.00 |
| Non-Member Student Registrants | $10.00 |
Upcoming Webinars
Beyond Borders: A Blueprint for Implementing Support Projects in Crisis Zones, Lessons Learned from the EPPN Webinar Series
Friday, May 10, 2024, 11:00am – 1:00pm EDT
Presented by Lauren Potthoff, PhD, Rikard Wicksell, PhD and Rocío de la Vega, PhD
Description:
This webinar aims to provide an overview of the developmental process and implementation of the European Pediatric Psychology Network’s webinar series, “Promoting Evidence-Based Pediatric Psychology and Resilience in Ukraine: The EPPN Webinar Series.” Speakers will discuss strategies used to connect with partners in Ukraine, identify partners’ needs, launch the project, and ways in which this model can be generalized to other countries in crisis.
Speaker Biography
Rikard Wicksell is a clinical psychologist and professor of Clinical Health Psychology, and head of the research group Behavior Medicine at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, as well as head of research and development at the Pain Clinic, Capio St Göran Hospital, in Stockholm, Sweden.
His research program focuses on adult and pediatric chronic pain, and more specifically the development and evaluation of behavioral interventions aimed at improving resilience; clarifying change processes and treatment mechanisms; assessment of health and treatment effects; digital solutions for behavioral health and agile development.
For 20 years, he has developed an evidence-based behavioral health approach for adult and pediatric chronic pain based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with clinical trials supporting the utility of exposure and acceptance strategies to improve resilience and functioning. Analyses of treatment mechanisms have shown the key role of behavioral flexibility, i.e., the ability to take values-based actions in the presence of potentially interfering pain and distress. Other studies include neuropsychiatric comorbidities and parental support in pediatric pain, the role and function of inflammatory biomarkers for treatment effects, and resilience as predictor of disability following post-surgical pain.
Currently, a major focus is on studies aimed at developing and implementing evidence-based digital behavioral interventions, using an agile and user-centered approach. A precision health approach is promoted, using single case experimental research design to enhance the understanding of individual needs and change mechanisms, as well as the ability to tailor interventions and implement data-driven decision processes in health care.
Furthermore, population-based longitudinal studies are conducted to analyze pain over the life course, with the objective to improve our understanding of risk and resilience in the development of chronic pain and disability.
Lauren M. Potthoff, Ph.D., Attending Pediatric Psychologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, and Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Lauren Potthoff is a pediatric psychologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is integrated within the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and her clinical work focuses on the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with gastrointestinal disorders and co-occurring emotional and behavioral difficulties including anxiety, depression, coping with illness/diagnosis, medical trauma, and medication adherence. In her involvement as a board member with the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Regional Interest Group, the European Paediatric Psychology Network, she organized the implementation of a 9-part webinar series for pediatric mental health providers in Ukraine: “Promoting Evidence-Based Pediatric Psychology and Resilience in Ukraine: The EPPN Webinar Series.” Dr. Potthoff is passionate about supporting the development of pediatric psychology initiatives in Europe and beyond.
Dr. Rocío de la Vega is a pediatric psychologist by training. She is the Chair of the SPP International Committee and a Board Member of EPPN. She Works at the University of Málaga with a Ramón y Cajal contract. Her research is primarily focused on digital psychological interventions for the self-management of chronic pain in adolescents and on understanding the mechanisms of change that occur during treatment, to improve their efficacy, and how to better implement such treatments. Her research is also focused on the interrelations between sleep and pain.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to design and implement projects that address immediate needs while promoting lasting positive change in crisis-affected areas.
- Identify practical tips for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with local groups, NGOs, and governmental agencies.
- Discuss ethical considerations and cultural sensitivities when implementing projects in crisis zones.
- Identify strategies for navigating complex socio-cultural dynamics and ensuring respectful and effective project implementation.
Learning Level:
The content of this presentation is designed to apply broadly, with applicability across beginner to advanced learning levels
Conflicts of Interest:
The presenter does not have any conflicts of interest to report.
CE
Participants of this webinar will receive 2 CE credits.
The Society of Pediatric Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Society of Pediatric Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Islamophobia and the impact on marginalized communities
Friday, May 31, 2024
Presented by Rahma Hida PhD, Nicole McKelvey, PsyD
Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of Islamophobia and the increase in islamophobia over the last several decades. The presenters will discuss the impact of Islamophobia on not only mental and physical health for Muslim Americans, but how this prejudice impacts other communities including Arab, Middle eastern, and south Asian communities. Action steps for combating Islamophobia and anti-Arab rhetoric will be provided.
Speaker Biography
Nicole McKelvey, PsyD, is a pediatric psychologist with previous training in both inpatient and ambulatory pediatric behavioral medicine. She completed her doctoral training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her fellowship in behavioral medicine at Cooper University Health Systems in Camden, NJ. Dr. McKelvey has experience in research, clinical, and medical settings, emphasizing the intersection of physical and mental health in children and adolescents. Currently, at St Christopher’s Hospital, Dr. McKelvey is involved in direct clinical integration of behavioral health and diabetes clinic, while also working on several program development projects in clinical training and direct patient care initiatives. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric diabetes and gastrointestinal behavioral management, adverse childhood experiences, social determinants of health, and implementation of evidence-based practices within an integrated care setting. She also has a professional interest in intern, resident, and student training involvement. Dr. McKelvey is also interested in visibility and accurate representation of underserved communities and is involved in several advocacy committees in her free time.
Rahma Hida is a pediatric psychologist with broad interests in supporting children and families historically underserved by behavioral health institutions, including racially- and ethnically minoritized communities and children with co-occurring medical- and psychological concerns. Dr. Hida is also interested in global behavioral health; to that end, she has investigated topics such as psychology in the Arab World and the extent and ramifications of the disproportionate underrepresentation of the Majority World in so-called international psychological scholarship. More personally, Dr. Hida is an Egyptian-American Muslim woman and a member of AMENA-Psy.
Learning Objectives:
- Define Islamophobia within a broad context that impacts a variety of communities
- Understand the role psychologists play in maintaining and dismantling systems of oppression against Muslim and Muslim adjacent communities
- Identify action steps to address anti-Muslim and anti-Arab biases within institutions and individual
Learning Level:
The content of this presentation is designed to apply broadly, with applicability across beginner to advanced learning levels
Conflicts of Interest:
The presenter does not have any conflicts of interest to report.
CE
Participants of this webinar will receive 1.5 CE credits.
The Society of Pediatric Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Society of Pediatric Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth Within the Current Sociopolitical Context
Friday, June 7, 2024, 2:30pm – 4:00 EDT
Presented by Kelly Donahue, PhD, Jessica Bernacki, PhD, Katelynn Boerner, PhD, Claire Coyne, PhD, Christy Olezeski, PhD and Afiya Sajwani, MS
Description:
In recent years, the majority of state legislatures in the United States have either proposed or passed laws affecting the lives of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth, with broad impacts ranging from the health care system to the school environment. This webinar will provide an overview of the current legislative and legal climate in the United States and abroad and how it is impacting TGD youth, their families, and their healthcare providers. We will highlight practical, gender-affirming approaches that pediatric psychologists can implement to support TGD youth and their families, regardless of their clinical area of focus, as well as strategies for providing support within professional and training environments
Speakers Biography
Dr. Kelly Donahue (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and a licensed clinical psychologist working in the Division of Adolescent Medicine. She earned her PhD through the Clinical Science Program at Indiana University, completed her clinical internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Her primary clinical focus is providing psychological support services for gender-diverse children, adolescents, and young adults, and she serves as the Director of the Gender Health Program at Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. Donahue is also the founding co-chair of the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Gender Health Special Interest Group.
Dr. Jessica Bernacki (she/her) is a Staff Psychologist and the Director of Behavioral Health for the UCLA Gender Health Program. She is the founding psychologist for that program. Dr. Bernacki completed her doctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, her pre-doctoral internship in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, and her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Bernacki provides consultation, assessment, and therapy to gender-diverse individuals of all ages. Her clinical interests include multidisciplinary gender-affirmative care with trans/gender-diverse youth, youth with differences in sex development/intersex traits, and providing evidence-based services in primary care settings. Dr. Bernacki is also a co-chair of the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Gender Health Special Interest Group.
Dr. Katelynn Boerner (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Developmental Pediatric at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, an Investigator with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, and a registered psychologist practicing in the Complex Pain Service at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She is also an Associate Faculty Member of the Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity, the Women’s Health Research Institute, and the Academy of Translational Medicine. She completed her PhD at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and postdoctoral fellowships in psychiatry and pediatrics at BC Children’s Hospital. Her primary research interests are in addressing health equity for young people with chronic pain, with a particular focus on neurodiverse and gender-diverse youth. Dr. Boerner has published widely on the role of sex, gender, and development in pediatric pain, and is the current Research Chair for the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Gender Health Special Interest Group.
Dr. Claire Coyne (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Coyne received her PhD in Clinical Science from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University (2014), and her BA (2004) from the University of Chicago. She completed her pre-doctoral internship (2014) and post-doctoral fellowship (2015) in clinical and pediatric psychology at Lurie Children’s. Clinically, she provides consultation, assessment and evidence-based individual, family and group interventions for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and their families. She also provides trauma-focused interventions for adolescents and young adults. Dr. Coyne’s research focuses on culturally-relevant adaptations of evidence-based interventions to address the unique mental health needs of TGD youth and their families. Dr. Coyne is also the Case Presentation Chair of the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Gender Health Special Interest Group.
Dr. Christy L. Olezeski (she/her) is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the departments of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and the Child Study Center at the Yale School of Medicine. She is also the co-founder and director of the Yale Pediatric Gender Program, an interdisciplinary program serving transgender and gender diverse individuals 3-25 and their families throughout the state of Connecticut and in 6 outside states. Along with providing comprehensive clinical care for transgender and gender diverse youth, Dr. Olezeski engages in mentorship, education and research. She has served as a member of the USA Volleyball Gender Committee since 2016 and is a co-chair of the Dean's Advisory council on LGBTQI affairs at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Olezeski is passionate about advocating for the rights of transgender youth, and the liberation of all individuals.
Afiya Sajwani (they/them) is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Their research interests are in promoting positive mental and physical health outcomes among transgender and gender diverse youth. Clinically, they are interested in pediatric psychology. They currently serve as the student representative for the Society of Pediatric Psychology’s Gender Health Special Interest Group.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the legislative and legal issues affecting TGD young people.
- Recognize the impact of the current sociopolitical environment on TGD youth, their families, and their healthcare providers.
- Develop a personal action plan for implementing practical strategies to support TGD youth and their families.
Learning Level:
The content of this presentation is designed to apply broadly, with applicability across beginner to advanced learning levels
Conflicts of Interest:
Dr. Boerner has a small private practice as a registered psychologist and holds current research grants (as PI/co-PI) from the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the Laurel Foundation.
Dr. Bernacki has a private practice as a licensed psychologist in California. She has no other disclosures to add.
Remaining presenters (Donahue, Coyne, Olezeski, Sajwani) have no conflicts of interest to report.
CE
Participants of this webinar will receive 1.5 CE credits.
The Society of Pediatric Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Society of Pediatric Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Registration is limited to SPP Members. The webinar will not be recorded. Email info@pedpsych.org for the link to register.