The 2010 Fall Conference is scheduled for October 1-3 and will be held at The Virginian Lodge in the Beautiful Teton Mountains in Jackson, Wyoming. Wyoming Psychological Association Fall Conference BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS & Review of Principles of Drug Metabolism & Access to Recovery – an Opportunity for Private Practicioners October 1-3, 2010 Virginian Lodge Jackson, Wyoming Goals Upon completion, participants will be prepared to use state-of-the-art, evidence-based tools to assess bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. They will be able to identify and recommend effective treatment for children and adolescents with bipolar disorder. Keynote Speaker Dr. Eric Youngstrom is a professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the Universit of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also Acting Director of the Center for Excellence in Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Dr. Younstrom has authored over 130 peer-reviewed works on clinical assessment and emotion, and has been principal or co-investigator on more than $20 million in funded projects. Dr. Youngstrom will present a workshop entitled, “Bipolar Disorder in Children & Adolescents.” The rate of diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents increased forty fold between 1994 and 2003 (Moreno, 2007). Bipolar disorder is correlated with the highest rates of comorbidity of any psychological disorder. During the course of the workshop, Dr. Youngstrom will be providing information regarding: The difference between presentation of bipolar disorder in children and adults; Symptoms and risk factors that discriminate between bipolar disorder and comorbid conditions; Assessment procedures that aid in differential diagnosis and assist in evaluating treatment response; Rates of occurrence and interpretation of findings related to pediatric bipolar disorder in different settings; How to modify assessment interpretation within different clinical settings; and How to apply cognitive behavioral techniques with adolescents who have bipolar disorder. Dr. James Parker will present a Review of Principles of Drug Metabolism. Dr. Parker worked as a Naval Psychologist where he underwent the Department of Defense Prescription training for psychologists. He prescribed medication while on active duty. Subsequently, Dr. Parker has served as a medication consultant for physicians in town without psychiatrists. He currently practices in Sheridan, WY. Dr. Victor Ashear will be presenting on Access to Recovery – An Opportunity for Private Practitioners. Dr. Ashear recently retired from the Sheridan VA and has expertise in severe/chronic mental illness. He recently representated WPA for the Wyoming Mental health and Substance Abuse Services Division for training on Access to Recovery for military families. On Sunday, October 3rd, representatives from the Wyoming Department of Health will be discussing the Blueprint Revision 2010: Reclaiming Wyoming by Edyie Trautwein, Inter-agency Coordinator for the Wyoming Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division, as well as Psychologist Compliance Plan Guidelines addressed by Lisa Brockman of the State Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division. Also presenting will be Teri Green, State Medicaid Agent/Equality Care Manager regarding HealthCare Reform: What Psychologists can expect in 2011 regarding Medicaid, Health Care Reform and the Total Health Record. Friday, October 1, 2010 Noon – 1:00 p.m. – WPA Executive Council Meeting – everyone welcome 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Registration 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Review of Principles of Drug Metabolism – James Parker 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Access to Recovery – An Opportunity for Private Practitioners – Victor Ashear 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – WPA Business Meeting 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Wine and Cheese reception and student poster displays Dinner on your own Saturday, October 2, 2010 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – registration and continental breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Bipolar disorder in Children & Adolescents” Dr. Eric Youngstrom 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Bipolar Disorder in Children & Adolescents” Dr. Eric Youngstrom 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m Banquet dinner to present Psychologist of the Year award. Sunday, October 3, 2009 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Continental breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. – “Wyoming Blueprint Revision 2010: Reclaiming Wyoming – Eydie Trautwein 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Psycholgoist compliance Plan Guidelines – staying on the Right Side of Medicaid Regulations – Lisa Brockman 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – HealthCare Reform: What Psychologists can Expect in 2011 regarding Medicaid, Health Care Reform and the Total Health Record – Teri Green 11:30 a.m. – Noon – Mindfulness Meditation for the Road – Dr. Anne Bunn 11 WPA CEUs are given for the entire conference for mental health professionals: Friday only – 2 CEUs, Saturday only – 6 CEUs, Sunday only – 3 CEUs. WPA offers 6 CEU’s; 6 contact hours for nurses* & CMEs for other medical professional are pending. *Application for contact hours has been made to CNE-Net, the education division of the North Dakota Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation. Please call Chris at WPA for more information about contact hours. CONFERENCE FEES entire conference enter amount WPA Member $ 220 $ ________ Student $ 50 $________ Non-Member $ 360 $_________ Daily Fee WPA Member $ 90 per day ______ Non-Member $150 per day ______ Student $ 25 per day ______ Banquet $35 (add’l) _________ I will attend these days: Friday _____ Saturday _____ Sunday _____ Late fee after 9-1 $ 25 _____ TOTAL $_____________ The non-member fee will be waived for anyone joining WPA with your conference registration. Make your check payable to WPA. Return this form to Wyoming Psychological Association, 6809 Chickadee Dr., Cheyenne, YW 82009 Name ______________________________ Address _____________________________________________ Day phone & email ______________________________________ ____________________________________ Night/cell phone ________________________ CONFERENCE MEALS The following meals/snacks are provided in your registration fee: October 1 – Wine and cheese October 2 – light breakfast, lunch October 3 – light breakfast I have checked the meals I plan to enjoy. Friday wine and cheese Saturday breakfast Saturday lunch Saturday banquet Sunday breakfast ACCOMMODATIONS The Virginian is set in the beautiful Teton Mountains in Jackson, WY. Amenities include a full service restaurant, bar/lounge, outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, business center and free Wi-fi in public areas. A block of rooms has been reserved September 30-October 2. You can reserve your room by calling 307-733-2792 or 1-800-262-4999. Let them know you are with the WPA conference. Rates per room: Standard – $49 per night Upgraded rooms are available upon request. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation for the conference will be accepted through September 25, 2010. A refund, less a $25 processing fee, will be returned to you. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a student to allow them to attend the conference, please get in touch with me. The cost would be $50. QUESTIONS? Contact Chris Bass, Executive Director Wyoming Psychological Association
2010 Conference Information
6809 Chickadee Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: 307.635.3630
e-mail: wypsych@yahoo.com