DPA Receives ARPA Grant to Fund Post-Covid Trauma Related Continuing Education Workshops

As we exit the third year of the COVID 19 pandemic, it is clear that the challenge to the population has been overwhelming, and has adversely affected mental health at all ages. We know from past disasters and pandemics that this trauma results in the worsening of anxiety and insomnia. A significant number of people will develop post-traumatic stress symptoms as well as depression.

DPA will offer a number of continuing education workshops through grant funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act. These workshops will initially focus on post-COVID 19 related trauma. There will be universal communication on the needs of the people during the pandemic and post pandemic. Our initial upcoming CE programs will include the background framework on Covid trauma informed care, universal effective self-help strategies for PTSD, anxiety and stress. Our goal is to develop core content on these important topics that can be delivered to healthcare professionals, students, and members of the public.

Stay tuned for our upcoming workshops and email us with any questions. If you are interested in presenting on a COVID topic please let us know.

Best regards,

Delaware Psychological Association

COVID Workshops

Pre-recorded Workshops available for homestudy at https://dpahomestudyces.thinkific.com/.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Youth: Pathways, Opportunities, and Interventions

Presented by Dr. Sheri Shapiro

Firearm Injury Prevention for Behavioral Health Professionals, 2 CE credits

Presented by Jennifer West, Psy.D.

Group Therapy with Clients with Long COVID, 1 CE credit

Presented by Julia Centrella, Psy.D.

How COVID Impacts People and Your Practice, A Wrap Up of the Long COVID Series, 1 CE credit

Presented by Doug Tynan, Ph.D., ABPP

An Introduction to Long COVID for Mental Health Professionals, Long COVID Series Part 1, 1.5 CE credits

Presented by Benjamin Abramoff, M.D., and Facilitated by Doug Tynan, Ph.D., ABPP

Long COVID: Research, Treatments, and Recommendations, Long COVID Series Part 2, 2 CE credits

Presented by Dr. Hannah Davis and Facilitated by Dr. Zach Radcliff

Neuropsychological Manifestations of Long COVID, Long COVID Series Part 3, 2 CE credits

Presented by Dr. Michelle Haddad and Facilitated by Doug Tynan, Ph.D. ABPP

Resources and Recordings

What About Our Kids? Watch the film here.
An Update from DPA's ARPA Grant Project Manager
Can't Think, Can't Remember: More Americans Say They're in a Cognitive Fog
COVID Survivors for Change: Free Support Groups for COVID Survivors
COVID Survivors for Change Fact Sheet
Watch Dr. Christina Zampitella's Podcasts on Disenfranchised Grief below. Also see this resource on Disenfranchised Grief and Covid.

Watch a presentation below on Long COVID-19 Resources and Provider Shortages Solutions by Barbara E. Ward, MPH

Class of 2024 by Dr. Doug Tynan
Lingering Symptoms of Common After Covid Hospitalization
COVID Era Structured Interview for High Schoolers
Supporting Kidds Resources
Whats next? Emerging from COVID 19, how to deal with uncertainty, Presented by Dr. Doug Tynan
Stress management for stressful times, Presented by Dr. Barbara Giardina
A good enough school year; you are doing better than you think, Presented by Dr. Doug Tynan
Self-care for helping professionals, Presented by Dr. Laura Epstein
Childhood Depression and Suicide Risk, Presented by Dr. Gina Zanella-Sample
"Genderflection": Reflection on transgender youth without bowing down to political or social pressure, Presented by Dr. Steve Eichel
Mental Health, Social Awareness, and Wellbeing of Transgender Persons: An Overview, Presented by Kate Goemaat-Suarez, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Do you believe in magic? In praise of the 123 Magic system of behavior management, Presented by Dr. Laura Epstein
Developing Post-Traumatic Wisdom, Presented by Dr. Tim Fowles
Dealing with Grief and Loss During Covid, Presented by Dr. Christina Zampitella
Are You Losing Patience with Your Patients?, Presented by Elizabeth Lombino, LCSW
Self-care and Stress Management Strategies, Presented by Dr. Zach Radcliff

The mission of the Delaware Psychological Association is to promote the profession of psychology and enhance and improve the quality of life for Delawareans. We do this through public and professional educational programs, by supporting high ethical standards and integrity for psychologists, and by working collaboratively with other groups to affect positive change in individuals, groups, and the community.