Welcome, MOPA 2026 guests!

We are so very excited to welcome you back to our in-person MOPA conference!  Get ready for a weekend of learning, collaboration, updates and networking with some of the best and brightest in Missouri psychology.
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MOPA 2026 CE PROCESS

We've streamlined our process even further this year to ensure it's easy for you and highly compliant to maintain our standards.

If you would prefer paper-based credits, please see Emily upon registration.

LOCATION/PARKING

The conference will be held at the East Academic Building of Webster University.  Parking is available across the street at the ​Garden Park Plaza Parking Garage (568 Garden Ave, Webster Groves, MO).

FOOD/BEVERAGES

We will have beverage service all day on both Friday and Saturday.

​A few other key points:
  • FRIDAY LUNCH: on your own
  • SATURDAY LUNCHEON:
    buffet lunch

WIFI AND TECHNOLOGY

Webster University has graciously granted us free WiFi for use when there.  Visit the Registration table upon arrival for the passcodes.

SCHEDULE & Speaker Overviews

PRE- CONFERENCE

SOLUTION-FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY IN ACTION
AMY MERIWEATHER, PHD
9 AM - NOON     |     ROOM
​3 CE HOURS

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Supporting Materials: 101 Questions.pdf
File Size: 2649 kb
File Type: pdf
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON

MEDICAL AID IN DYING (MAID): WHAT PSYCHOLOGISTS NEED TO KNOW
BRIAN CARPENTER, PHD AND ANN STEFFEN, PHD
1 PM - 2 PM     |     ROOM
1 CE HOUR
THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR MISSOURI PSYCHOLOGISTS TO GAIN PRESCRIBING PRIVILEGES
PANEL
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM     |     ROOM
1 CE HOUR
PSYCHOLOGY AT A CROSSROADS: CHALLENGES, CHANGE AND OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD
CHUCK HOLLISTER, PHD
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM     |     ROOM
​1 CE HOUR
STRESS FIRST AID & VISUAL THINKING STRATEGIES
MELANIE VANDYKE, PHD
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM     |     ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM 
​1 CE HOUR

SATURDAY CONFERENCE

BREAKOUT 1 - OPTION 1:
​BEYOND THE TABOO: INTEGRATING SEXUAL HEALTH INTO MENTAL HEALTHCARE
ANGELA SKURTU, M.ED.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
BREAKOUT 1 - OPTION 2:
FROM CALLS TO CARE: TRANSLATING 988 CALL ANALYTICS INTO A PRACTICAL TRIAGE AND ENGAGEMENT MODEL FOR RURAL CRISIS SYSTEMS
LAUREN MOYER, DELANEY ADLER, MS, AADIN MILLER
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR

STUDENT DATA BLITZ
VARIOUS STUDENTS (SEE LIST ON SESSION OVERVIEW)
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LINDA WOOLF, PHD
11:00 AM - NOON     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON & STATE OF MOPA
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM     |     ATRIUM
BREAKOUT 2 - OPTION 1:
PSYCHEDELICS 102: PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
LARRY SHAPIRO, PHD
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
BREAKOUT 2 - OPTION 2:
ASSESSING AUTISM AND ADHD IN WOMEN: A GENDER- AND DIVERSITY-INFORMED APPROACH
JENNIFER RITCHIE, PSYD & ALEXANDRIA DALLEY
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Ritchie_Presentation_MOPA_2026
File Size: 8186 kb
File Type: pdf
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BREAKOUT 3 - OPTION 1:
​TREATMENT- RESISTANT DEPRESSION: EVOLVING SCIENCE, CLINICAL COMPLEXITY, AND NEW PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY
AHMED BAIG, MD
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
BREAKOUT 3 - OPTION 2:
​FROM SCIENCE TO PRACTICE: STRENGTHENING TRAUMA-FOCUSED PROFICIENCY IN EVIDENCE-BASED PTSD TREATMENT
MEGAN KEYES, PhD
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Keyes_presentation_MOPA_2026.pdf
File Size: 776 kb
File Type: pdf
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Dr. Megan Keys References
File Size: 116 kb
File Type: pdf
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BREAKOUT 4 - OPTION 1:
​REPRODUCTIVE COMPLICATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES FOR SURVIVORS OF EATING DISORDERS
PATRICE RYAN, PHD
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
BREAKOUT 4 - OPTION 2:
SAFETY PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT UTILIZING SOLUTION-FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY
AMY MERIWEATHER, PHD
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM     |     ROOM
​​1 CE HOUR
Meriweather_MOPA_2026_Breakout_Presentation.pdf
File Size: 724 kb
File Type: pdf
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CE PROCESS & EVALUATIONS

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