The Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology has been Approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6816. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Society of Adlerian Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PSYCHOLOGISTS: GSAP has received approval from Georgia
Psychological Association for Continuing Education hours for select sessions. Those sessions listed on the Psychologists page indicate sessions approved by GPA.
Sessions for Psychologists are available in-person only.
The conference provides skill & education at the INTRODUCTORY, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED levels and is intended for mental health professionals in a variety of settings, as well as students. You do not need to be at a particular level of experience to attend intermediate level sessions.
Understanding Adler: Theory and Practice Made
Clear
(INTRODUCTORY)
Kristen Aycock, PhD
This presentation provides historical context
for Adler and teaches an overview of Adlerian Theory. Participants will gain an
introductory understanding of basic Adlerian tenets as well as how they are
applied in therapeutic settings.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1) Name the basic tenets of Adlerian Theory. 2) Identify one or more ways to apply
Adlerian theory to practice.
3) Explain how
Adler’s upbringing informed his theory.
MORNING SESSION 9:45AM-12PM (2 CE HOURS)
The Magic of Metaphors and Early
Recollections Working Together with Traumatized Clients
(Introductory)
Michele Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP &
Carla
Jefferson
This presentation will be an interactive lecture on the
concepts of metaphors and early recollections. Participants will be educated on
the use of metaphors and early recollections in mental health therapy. The
presenters will lead a discussion on the merging of the two concepts using a
real-life case study.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1) Verbalize an understanding of using metaphors in
mental health therapy. 2) Verbalize an understanding of using early
recollections in mental health therapy. 3) Discuss the merging of metaphor and early recollection
strategies in mental health therapy.
AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-5:30PM (4 CE HOURS)
Thriving Through Turmoil: Adler and the Intersection of
Resilience and Mental Health
(Introductory)
Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
During times of crisis, building resiliency can be key to
survival and recovery. In this interactive session, we will explore Adlerian
strategies for fostering perseverance in the face of adversity. Ways to connect
these strategies to your clients’ lived experiences will be examined and
practiced.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1)
Describe the unique challenges clients now
face, along with emerging challenges from social changes, from an Adlerian
lens. 2)
Apply Adlerian therapeutic techniques to case
studies regarding new challenges. 3)
Synthesize their current therapeutic modality
with newer techniques and interventions through an Adlerian lens.4)
Evaluate the efficacy of certain therapeutic
methods in building resiliency.
FRIDAY EVENING PLENARY 5:45PM-6:45PM (1 CE Hours)
Neuroscientific Perspectives of Adlerian
Theory
(Introductory)
Kristen Aycock, PhD
This presentation provides current, neuroscientific
research supporting main tenets of Adlerian theory. Participants will be
introduced to these studies and learn how they support the theoretical
understanding of Individual Psychology and how change occurs in Adlerian
therapy.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1) Identify three main tenets of Adlerian theory. 2) Name one or more links between the neuroscientific
research and Adlerian theory.
3. List two or more neuroscience-informed,
Adlerian interventions.
SATURDAY AUGUST 16th (Lunch 12PM-1PM)
SATURDAY MORNING PLENARY 8:30AM-10AM (1.5 CE Hours)
Using Adler's Life Tasks in Practice
(Intermediate)
Susan Belangee LPC, NCC, ACS, DNASAP
Adler's life tasks concept is crucial to establishing the
holistic nature inherent in Adlerian psychology. This session provides a unique
model for understanding and using the life tasks in practice settings.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1) Describe the 5 life tasks used in Adlerian psychology.
2) Explain holism as a core concept in Adlerian
psychology. 3) Demonstrate the Hand model and how it is used in
practice.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSIONS 10:15AM-11:45 AM (1.5 CE Hours)
Facebook, FOMO, & Adler: Social Media and the Need to
Belong Among Adolescents
(Introductory)
David Markwell, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, ACS, CPCS, BC-TMH
This presentation delves into the
intersection of social media, FOMO, and Adler's theory of social interest to
understand adolescents' need to belong. By exploring Facebook’s influence, it
highlights how FOMO amplifies engagement and affects self-esteem and mental
health. Applying Adler’s framework, the study emphasizes the critical role of
meaningful social connections. Insights aim to inform strategies for healthier
digital interactions that support adolescent development and foster genuine
belonging.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1)
Explore the impact of social media on adolescents’
need to belong: Examine how platforms like Facebook influence adolescents'
feelings of inclusion, validation, and peer acceptance. 2)
Identify the role of Fear of Missing Out
(FOMO): Analyze how FOMO drives social media usage and its effects on
adolescents’ mental health and sense of belonging. 3)
Apply
Adler’s Theory of Social Interest: Evaluate how Adler's principles of social
connection relate to adolescents’ online behaviors and the fulfillment of their
need to belong.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS 2:45PM-4:15PM (3 CE Hours)
Lifestyle Assessment: Putting the Pieces
Together
(Intermediate)
Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH, LPC & Ryan
Sokolowski, MA
Adler’s Lifestyle Assessment provides a
structure for gathering client data: family constellation, psychological
birth-order, early recollections and more. In this session you will use your
expertise to help identify patterns and analyze data collected from a volunteer
“client” to understand basic convictions, interfering ideas, and private logic.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1) Summarize basic Adlerian concepts which are included
in the Lifestyle Assessment. 2) Discuss typologies in Adlerian theory
employed by the Lifestyle Assessment. 3) Analyze the meaning of themes/patterns
from an Adlerian strengths perspective. 4) Summarize findings from the Life-Style
Assessment. 5) Explain how Life Style Assessment
addresses issues of diversity.
SATURDAY EVENING PLENARY 4:30PM-6:45PM (2 CE Hours)
The “Future of Psychotherapy - The Delphi Project
(INTRODUCTORY)
David Markwell, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, ACS, CPCS
In
1980 a group of mental health experts formed predictions on what the
next decade would look like for psychotherapy. Experts have continued
to gather with the most recent meeting in 2021. What will psychotherapy
look like in 2030? What changes and challenges are coming?
This workshop is designed to help you: 1. Describe the history behind the Delphi method and the Delphi Psychotherapy panel. 2. Discuss some of the past and present findings from the Delphi panels regarding psychotherapy. 3.
Analyze ideas and concerns about the future of psychotherapy along with
sharing of goals and outcomes with thoughts on the Adlerian approach.
SUNDAY AUGUST 17th (Lunch 12PM-1PM)
SUNDAY MORNING SESSION 8:30AM-11:45AM (3 CE Hours)
Metaphors and Trauma: A Case Study
Integrating Internal Family Systems and Adlerian Theory
(Introductory)
Michele Frey, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPCS, DNASAP & Carla
Jefferson
This workshop will focus on the use of metaphors and the integration
of Internal Family Systems with Adlerian Theory. It will cover the steps
outlined by Richard Kopp (Kopp, 2015/1995) for processing metaphors as well as
the process for Internal Family Systems. Participants will be involved in an
interactive lecture.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1)
Verbalize an understanding of metaphors used
in processing trauma in clients. 2)
Explain the integration of Adlerian Theory
and Internal Family Systems when working with metaphors and trauma. 3)
Connect the integration of Adlerian Theory
and Internal Family Systems using a real-life case study.
END OF CONFERENCE SUNDAY PLENARY 1PM-3:15PM (2 CE Hours)
Codes of ethics: understanding differences, diversity, Multiculturalism and Discrimination
(Intermediate) Ethics
Jody Housker, PhD, NCC, ACS, NBCCH,
LPC Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS & Ryan Sokolowski, MA
In this session we will examine the
specific codes of ethics that pertain to Differences, Diversity,
Multiculturalism and Discrimination. Participants will assess their own
perceptions of these various concepts and how their perceptions may impact
their work with clients.
This workshop is designed to help you: 1)
Analyze the ACA, NBCC, APA and State codes of ethics regarding Difference,
Diversity, Multiculturalism & Discrimination. 2)
Discuss and explain how the various codes of ethics address differences in
clients. 3)
Utilize knowledge of cultural humility to more fully assess and understand the
client.
