Michigan Psychological Association

03/26/2026

03/23/2026

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=36351

03/19/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR TOMORROW'S ETHICS CE
Earn 6 Ethics CEs in Advanced Risk Management Training

Psychologists routinely face complex clinical situations that require sound ethical judgment, strong documentation, and thoughtful risk management.

Join us TOMORROW Friday, March 20 for:

Sequence XV: Risky Business The Ethics and Risk Management of High-Risk Circumstances in Clinical Practice

This full-day virtual workshop will explore some of the most challenging ethical and legal issues psychologists encounter, including:

• Managing suicidal patients
• Duty to protect obligations
• Working with high-conflict families
• Responding to subpoenas and courtroom testimony
• Ethical termination of treatment

Participants will gain practical strategies to reduce risk, strengthen ethical decision-making, and protect their professional practice.

📅 March 20
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
💻 Live via Zoom
🎓 6 Ethics Continuing Education Credits

Presenter: Dr. Bryant, PhD, ABPP (Forensic Psychology)

💲 $150 Members | $210 Non-Members

👉 Register here: https://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=36225

03/16/2026

New Ethics CE Opportunity for Psychologists

Sequence XV: Risky Business
The Ethics and Risk Management of High-Risk Circumstances in Clinical Practice

Psychologists regularly encounter situations that require careful ethical judgment and strong risk-management strategies.

This full-day virtual workshop will provide practical guidance for navigating some of the most challenging areas of clinical practice.

📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Zoom)
🎓 6 Ethics Continuing Education Credits

Topics include:

• Compassionate and competent care for suicidal patients
• Navigating duty-to-protect responsibilities
• Managing high-conflict family dynamics
• Responding to subpoenas and courtroom testimony
• Ethical termination of treatment

Participants will gain actionable strategies to protect clients, strengthen ethical practice, and mitigate professional risk.

Presenter: Dr. Bryant, PhD, ABPP
Clinical and forensic psychologist with extensive experience in ethics consultation and risk management training.

💲 MPA Members: $150
💲 Non-Members: $210

REGISTER HERE:

Presented by Dr. Leisl Bryant, PhD 📅 Friday, March 20 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST | Zoom 🎓 6 Ethics CE Credits 💳 Member: $150 | Non-Member: $210

03/11/2026

Your CE credits could cost less this year.

Join the Michigan Psychological Association and receive member pricing on Continuing Education programs while connecting with psychologists across the state.

Membership also includes:
• Professional ListServ discussions
• Networking opportunities
• Advocacy for psychology in Michigan

Join today and invest in your professional community.

https://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/

03/05/2026

Sequence XV: Risky Business – The Ethics and Risk Management of High-Risk Circumstances in Clinical Practice
Speaker: Dr. Leisl Bryant
Date: Friday, March 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (virtual via Zoom)
Cost: $125 for members | $210 for non-members

Join this advanced, day-long ethics workshop sponsored by The Trust, focusing on high-stakes clinical and legal challenges including suicidality, duty to protect, subpoenas, high-conflict families, and ethical termination of treatment. Participants can earn 6 Ethics CE credits and may be eligible for a 15% discount on Trust-sponsored professional liability insurance.

Register here: https://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=36225

03/03/2026

APA CEO Dr. Arthur Evans, urges psychologists to join their SPTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJiMEPhikxs

For information on joining MPA, visit https://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/

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02/25/2026

🛌 Pediatric Sleep: Evidence-Based Assessment & Treatment
📅 THIS Friday, February 27th | 12–2 PM EST
🎓 2 CE Credits

Sleep challenges affect mood, behavior, learning, and family functioning — yet many clinicians feel unsure about structured assessment and intervention.

In this 2-hour CE, you will:
✔ Understand core developmental sleep needs and common disruptions
✔ Conduct comprehensive sleep intakes
✔ Apply individualized, evidence-based treatment guidelines

Presented by:
✨ Dr. Amanda Hicks – trained in pediatric and adult behavioral sleep medicine, with clinical experience at the University of Michigan and Thriving Minds Behavioral Health

✨ Dr. Andrea Roth, PsyD – Clinic Director at Thriving Minds Behavioral Health and leader of a behavioral sleep medicine training track

If you work with children, adolescents, or families — this training will strengthen your clinical toolkit immediately.

Register here: https://www.michiganpsychologicalassociation.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=35725

02/25/2026

MPA's representatives to APA's 2026 SPTA Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. were MPA President Dr. Diana Ro, President-Elect Dr. Rebecca Marchand, Advocacy Committee Chair Dr. Derrick Sebree Jr, APA's Graduate Student Advocacy Coordinating Team representative Devon Kardel and Executive Director Jennifer Dickie.

The conference brings together psychologists from the United States, territories, and Canada, along with APA governance, to strategize on issues important to practicing psychologists.

Silver Birch Psychological Services

02/23/2026

02/19/2026

Today was a powerful reminder that personal stories matter. Today our Federal Advocacy Coordinator, Dr. Molly Gabriel-Champine led a team of Michigan psychologists as part of Advocacy Day and educated Congress on the breadth of psychology, and solutions to strengthen the psychology workforce and psychological research.

Thank you to the offices of Senators Slotkin and Peters, and Representatives Scholten, McDonald Rivet, Walberg, and James for meeting with our team!

American Psychological Association
Senator Elissa Slotkin
Senator Gary Peters
Rep Tim Walberg