SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration Opens; Coffee and conversation
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: CE SESSION: "From Languishing to Thriving" with Dr. Amy Meriweather
- 10:00 AM -10:15 AM: Break
- 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM: CE SESSION: with Dr. Dannie Williams
- 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM: Social lunch
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: CE SESSION: "Culturally Responsive Strategies with Your Middle-Aged and Older Patients" with Dr. Ann Steffen
- 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Break
- 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Panel discussion
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS & OUR SPEAKERS
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"From Languishing to Thriving" - Michaela Muehlbach, PSYD
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Define the concept of languishing
- Identify three signs of languishing in personal behavior, thoughts and emotions
- Define two long-term risks of unaddressed languishing
- Create an emotionally intelligent Behavioral Activation plan to progress from languishing to thriving
Speaker's Bio:
Dr. Muehlbach earned her degree in Clinical Psychology in 2011 at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, receiving her Masters en route (with certificates in Integrated Health Care (IHC) and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)). She completed her internship and post-doctoral residency at Pathways Community Health (now Compass Health Network) in Rolla, MO. Dr. Muehlbach has training and experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential substance abuse treatment, CMHCs, CCBHCs, and FQHCs. She has developed specialty interest in psychological assessment, diagnostics, and whole person care. Dr. Muehlbach currently serves as Deputy Chief Clinical Officer (DCCO) of Outpatient and Psychological Services, and also provides ongoing clinical supervision to advanced doctoral and master level psychology students.
"Primary Care: Bridging the Gap in a Mental Health Pandemic" - DANNIE WILLIAMS, MD, MPH
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
Dr. Williams always knew that there was a place for her in medicine. After graduating from Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelors of Science, she went on to pursue her Masters of Public Health from Tulane University with a focus on International Health and Development. By traveling to places such as Guatemala and Peru during her time in graduate school and working with programs such as Foundation for Sustainable Development, Dr. Williams became even more motivated to pursue her medical degree. After completing her Master’s degree, she did in fact go to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. From there she went on to East Tennessee State to participate in a surgical residency; however, decided to leave surgery after three years in order to pursue primary care medicine. She states that primary care is where her heart lies and she loves educating her patients about preventive and holistic health approaches to their health. Dr. Williams has a special focus on health and wellness for the entire family, but she is particularly dedicated to women’s health and education. After she came to St. Louis in 2014, Dr. Williams opened her own practice, Delmar Primary Care Associates, where she is a solo practitioner. She is proud to serve in an underserved area where she feels she provides excellent medical care in a compassionate manner to people who otherwise might have to be seen at a community clinic. Dr. Williams’s practice motto is “ We’re committed to your Health.” She believes this motto should be reflected in every aspect of education and care provided to her patients. Her accomplishments include hosting a health and wellness show on two different local radio stations, sponsoring events that focus on wellness in the community, including a comedy showcase, “Laughter is Good Medicine. During the comedy showcases and building partnerships with the organizations Better Family Life and Tee Masters golf as their featured health speaker. During for their past annual events Dr. Williams has used her speaking engagements to educate and encourage children and youth . She feels her position as a community physician should be used to broaden peoples' perspectives on health and she is always eager to speak to anyone who's interested when she has an opportunity. |
"Culturally Responsive Strategies with Your Middle-Aged and Older Patients" -
Ann SteffEn, PH.D, ABPP
Ann SteffEn, PH.D, ABPP
Description:
APA workforce predictions show a dire shortage of psychologists prepared for work with aging individuals. This 2-hour workshop features recommendations and resources for psychotherapists and primary care clinicians wishing to maximize effectiveness with their middle-aged and older patients. Individualized and culturally responsive approaches will be highlighted and practiced for maximizing session productivity. The workshop will conclude with a brief overview of case conceptualization and treatment planning to target the most common contexts and drivers/antecedents of depression in the second half of life (i.e., changes in brain health and medical conditions, chronic pain, sleep problems, family caregiving, bereavement, relationship concerns), with attention to telehealth applications. Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Presenter’s Bio: Ann Steffen is a clinical geropsychologist whose teaching, clinical, and research efforts are focused on advancing best practices for work with aging individuals. She is a tenured professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the Department of Psychological Sciences and past DCT of their APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. Ann is dual board certified in Geropsychology and in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. She is a member of APA’s Committee on Aging, MOPA’s Evidence-Based Practice Committee, and is a community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association. Ann has a clinical and consultation practice at the UM-St. Louis Community Psychological Service and is the lead author of Treating Later-Life Depression workbook and clinician guide (Oxford University Press, 2021). |
The MOPA 2022 Experience
LocationAddress:
Webster University East Academic Building 545 Garden Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119 |
Distancing PoliciesWhile masks will not be required at our event, we ask that all attendees be mindful and respectful of other attendees' health choices. We reserve the right to adjust these requirements should conditions evolve.
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PARKINGWebster University has generously given us free parking for our event. Simply park in the Garden Park Plaza and stop by the Office of Public Safety to sign in/out. The office is near the parking garage entrance.
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HOTELSMake it a weekend! Stick around after the event and enjoy the St. Louis community. Some suggested hotels nearby:
Drury Inn - Brentwood Marriott (built in 2021) - Brentwood SpringHill Suites - Brentwood |
MEALSIn addition to light snacks and coffee breaks throughout the day, we will provide you with a tasty boxed lunch while you catch up with your peers.
For special food requests, please contact Emily at support@mopaonline.org |
This training is supported by Missouri Psychological Association. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of MOPA.