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OPA 2025 Annual Conference
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OPA Webinar Schedule
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November 14, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Coping with Moral Distress and Building Resilience presented by Jaime Lusk, PsyD, ABPP
OPA September Webinar
Addressing Religious Trauma in Therapy with Queer, Trans, and BIPOC (QTBIPOC) Clients presented by Valerie Yeo
September 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Description: This workshop will explore religious trauma and adverse religious experiences, and specific ways in which queer, trans, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) clients may be impacted by colonialism and systemic oppression within religious environments. We will explore considerations for how to address these client experiences in therapy in a way that minimizes shame. We will also delve into ways of working with clients who may be in the process of religious deconstruction, with considerations for both clients who wish to leave their faith traditions or community, and clients who wish to remain connected with their spirituality.Note: The workshop’s content will be focused primarily on religious trauma within a Christian context. However, some content may also be applied more broadly to religious trauma in other religious settings.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define religious trauma and adverse religious experiences- Describe how QTBIPOC clients may be specifically impacted by these experiences as a result of colonialism and systemic oppression
- Define religious deconstruction
- Name at least two ways to address religious trauma with QTBIPOC clients in a therapy setting, in a way that minimizes shame
- Name at least two ways of working with QTBIPOC clients around religious deconstruction
Valerie Yeo, PsyD
Dr. Valerie Yeo earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She has worked in many settings, including universities, community mental health centers, and residential facilities. She currently works in private practice providing individual therapy and immigration-based assessments to adults, and with psychology and counseling trainees in supervision and teaching roles. She also works at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the reproductive psychiatry and OB-GYN department. Dr. Yeo believes strongly in fostering connection between all parts of ourselves. Her work is centered around navigating the ways in which our sociopolitical environments impact our internal experiences.
OPA October Webinar
Legal and Ethical Updates presented by Paul Cooney and David Madigan
October 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meeting Via Zoom
MORE INFORMATION HERE
Description:
Managing risk is an important aspect of operating a mental health practice in Oregon. Join two attorneys as they share experiences from their combined 55 years of representing mental health professionals. We will discuss the important factors in making informed decisions including legal and ethical considerations as well as the potential risks and benefits to both the patient and the therapist.
During our discussion, therapists will be encouraged to share what works effectively in their practice, as well as what problems they have faced. Bring your questions and we will do our best to find the answers.
Benefit from both the mistakes and best practices of other therapists from around Oregon and join the discussion which will include:
- How to use Artificial Intelligence in your practice
- What to do if ICE shows up at your office.
- New regulations related to treating minors and new disclosure requirements
- Abuse reporting – Oregon is a little different
- Learn the top 10 things that get therapists into trouble
- Ethical decision-making when crossing boundaries, and post-therapy relationships
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to effectively use Artificial Intelligence in their practice
- Demonstrate the ability to make a pan in case ICE or police show up at their practice
- Apply ethical decision-making skills in avoiding common ethical pitfalls facing Oregon therapists
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and document boundary crossings.
- Apply Oregon’s new regulations related to treating minors
- Apply mandatory abuse reporting regulations to their practice
Paul Cooney
Paul Cooney is a healthcare attorney who has been in practice for 32 years. Mr. Cooney is a partner at Cooney, Cooney and Madigan, LLC where he specializes in mental health law and represents a wide variety of healthcare professionals in all aspects of their practice. Mr. Cooney is General Counsel for the Oregon Psychological Association and the Oregon Counseling Association. He represents mental health professionals in licensing and discipline, and general business matters. He is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington and is a frequent speaker on legal issues and risk management.
David Madigan
David J. Madigan is a healthcare attorney who has been in practice for 23 years. Mr. Madigan is a member of Cooney Cooney & Madigan, LLC, where he represents a wide variety of healthcare professionals in all aspects of their practice. As a healthcare attorney, his practice focuses on defending Board complaints, advising healthcare practices on state and federal regulations, including Medicare, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, and data breach investigations and defense, antitrust, EMTALA and Stark regulations as well as setting up group practices. He is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington. He is a frequent speaker to healthcare providers on issues pertaining to Board discipline, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, insurance audits, and law and ethics relating to medical and mental health providers and risk management.
OPA November Webinar
Coping with Moral Distress and Building Resilience presented by Jaimie Lusk, PsyD, ABPP
November 14, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting via Zoom
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DOWNLOADABLE FLYER
Description:
Coping with Moral Distress and Building Resilience” is a transformative CE course designed for psychologists seeking to deepen their understanding of moral injury and moral distress. Led by Dr. Jaimie Lusk, a renowned expert in trauma-informed care, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of the moral injury outcome scale and emerging treatments. Participants will engage in self-reflection, examining their own experiences of moral distress, and learn practical strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Work that Reconnects to cultivate resilience. Through a blend of theoretical insights and experiential exercises, this course empowers psychologists to navigate the complexities of moral injury, both personally and professionally, and to support their clients in transforming moral pain into opportunities for growth and renewed purpose.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide clear definitions and distinctions between moral injury and moral distress.
- Explore the various contexts in which moral injury and moral distress can occur, such as healthcare, first responders, the military, and humanitarian settings.
- Discuss emerging oral injury treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Adaptive Disclosure, and Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction.
- Examine measurements, including Moral Injury and Distress Scale (MIDS) the Moral Injury Outcome Scale (MIOS).
- Explore our own moral distress: Engage in self-reflection exercises to identify and acknowledge personal experiences of moral distress.
- Engage in exercises to promote engagement with values amid moral distress.
Jaimie Lusk, PsyD
Jaimie Lusk, PsyD, ABPP, a clinical psychologist and consultant, specializes in evidence-based trauma therapies and moral injury treatment. With extensive experience in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, she has led national trainings and developed interventions for healthcare professionals facing moral distress. Dr. Lusk’s research on moral injury during the COVID-19 pandemic has provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by high-stakes professionals. Her holistic approach integrates mindfulness and nature-based practices to foster resilience and posttraumatic growth. As a thought leader in the field, Dr. Lusk is committed to empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of moral injury and cultivate purposeful living.
OPA Continuing Education Programs & Policies
The Oregon Psychological Association sponsors many continuing education programs that have been developed to meet the needs of psychologists and other mental health professionals. The Continuing Education Committee works diligently to provide programs that are of interest to the wide variety of specialties in mental health.
- APA Approval
- The Oregon Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given.
- OBOP Approval
- For an overview of OBOP CE information, please click here. For full information from OBOP regarding CE and licensure please click here.
- Other Mental Health Agency Approvals
- OPA workshops should be satisfactory for Oregon Licensed Social Workers' and LPC's continuing education requirements. Approval for any other licensing or regulatory bodies must be completed by the individual attendee.
Each OPA workshop is classified according to the following system:
Level 1: general or introductory content aimed at a diverse audience.
Level 2: psychologically sophisticated content, at either introductory or more advanced levels, aimed at general professional audiences.
Level 3: highly advanced theoretical or technical content, aimed at expert audiences.
Level 2 and 3 presentations will typically warrant CE credit for a licensed psychologist. Both level and number of hours for each workshop are indicated for each workshop and official letters of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. APA guidelines specify that no letter of attendance will be awarded for partial workshop attendance.
Level 2 and 3 offerings are typically accepted by the Oregon Board of Psychologists (OBOP). However, Oregon licensed psychologists should consult with the Oregon Board of Psychologists regarding the state laws and rules regarding continuing education in Oregon, and note that there is no pre-certification of continuing education credit by the Oregon Board of Psychologists. If you have questions about whether or not OBOP may accept a class for CE credit you can contact them at 503.378.4154.
Diversity CE Offerings
Cultural Competence Homestudy courses are offered by the New Mexico Psychological Association (NMPA) to OPA members for a fee. Questions should be directed to the NMPA. Courses include: Cultural Competency Assessment (1 CE), Multicultural Counseling Competencies/Research (2 CEs), Awareness-based articles (3 CE), Knowledge based articles (3 CE), Skills-based articles on counseling (3 CE) and Skills-based articles on assessment (3 CE). Click on the link above to get started.
Webinar Policies & Information
In order to register for OPA webinars on-line you will need a credit card for payment to complete your order. Please review the cancellation policy for each event carefully.
All OPA educational events are provided in a virtual format only. If you are unable to attend virtually the day of the webinar, you can now register for the recorded only version and a link to the recording of the webinar will be emailed to you approximately one week after the webinar concludes.