Michigan Psychological Association

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

02/19/2026

🛌 Pediatric Sleep: Basics & Behavioral Treatment
📅 Friday February 27th | 12–2 PM EST
🎓 2 CE Credits
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

02/18/2026

🚨 Call for Presenters – 2026 MPA Spring Conference 🚨

The Michigan Psychological Association is now accepting speaker applications for our 2026 Spring Conference!

📅 May 15, 2026
🎯 Theme: Early Detection and Intervention
⏳ Application Deadline: February 22, 2026 (midnight)

We are seeking psychologists, researchers, clinicians, and behavioral health leaders with expertise in identifying and intervening early across the lifespan.

Example topic areas include:
• Early childhood trauma and developmental cascades
• Su***de risk and early prevention strategies
• Cognitive decline and mild neurocognitive disorder
• Behavioral health integration in medical settings

We welcome proposals featuring evidence-based practice, innovative clinical approaches, research findings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and systems-level interventions.

Presenting at MPA offers the opportunity to:
✔ Share your expertise with a statewide audience
✔ Contribute to advancing psychological practice
✔ Build professional visibility and connections
✔ Support high-quality continuing education for Michigan clinicians

If you have expertise aligned with this theme, we would love to review your proposal.

Speaker application link:
https://forms.gle/c6PbfvaSKnQUMt4C6

Please feel free to share with colleagues who may be a strong fit!

02/12/2026

This is a correction related to today's Midweek eblast. Our Spring Conference will take place in MAY not March.

We apologize for any confusion.

02/10/2026

Good ole' Sesame Street taking care of us.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day from MPA!

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Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us deeply.

At the Michigan Psychological Association, we also recognize the importance of mental health support for veterans and their families. We encourage our community to continue raising awareness, promoting access to care, and showing gratitude in meaningful ways every day.

Thank you for your service and your strength. 💙