The Trust is a Leading Provider of Insurance Products and Continuing Education Programs for Psychologists

Broad and national integration of behavioral medicine into pain care pathways has been stymied by a lack of efficient, accessible, and evidence-based treatment options. In this session, Dr. Darnall will discuss the line of Empowered Relief single-session interventions as new advances in scalable and online behavioral medicine for pain. Empowered Relief is an NIH and PCORI-funded single-session class that rapidly equips participants with pain relief skills. This session will cover the extension of Empowered Relief into surgical populations, scientific evidence (multiple randomized controlled trials) for acute and chronic pain outcomes, clinical applications, national and international outreach, and payment models. Results for four randomized trials will be presented. Presenter: Beth Darnall, Ph.D. [Note] This presentation was recorded at the 2022 National Practice Conference, co-hosted by the National Register. Learning Objectives  Describe how scalable and digital behavioral medicine is being integrated into healthcare systems nationally and internationally to treat acute and chronic pain populations. List two outcomes for Empowered Relief in chronic pain scientific studies. Describe how Empowered Relief is supporting chronic pain management and surgical recovery. Describe how Empowered Relief is being applied as “standard care” for acute and chronic pain. Describe two financial models for private practice clinicians who wish to integrate “Empowered Relief” into their clinical portfolio. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts You can combine 6 hours of CE from any of The Trust’s on-demand webinars, bundles, and Sequence Workshops to save 15% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can combine 4 hours of CE from any other continuing education program authorized by APA to offer CE and save 5% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for one year. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application or policy renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification, totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten, and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

This three-hour session will focus on ethics and risk management considerations for forensic issues commonly faced by psychologists in clinical settings.  We will start with a discussion of subpoenas and court orders, identifying the differences between the two and the steps to take upon their receipt.  The second part of the session will take us into the courtroom, exploring the nuances associated with testimony at a hearing or a deposition.  The discussion will focus on practical tips for clinicians – how to respond to questions while testifying; billing for testimony; the differences between a deposition and a hearing; and related topics.  We will also delve into the conflicts between clinical and forensic roles and ways to avoid these inherent problems.  The final section of the presentation will address common situations encountered by clinicians in which these roles conflict and associated ethical and risk management issues emerge.  Specifically, considerations when working with high conflict families will be explored and strategies for managing requests from clients for letters or evaluations that may be outside the scope of a treating therapist’s role.  Throughout the session, presenters will identify ethical considerations and risk management strategies for clinicians to use when dealing with court-related or administrative matters and participants will learn practical ways to deal with requests from clients that are beyond the scope of a treating clinician. Presenters: Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP, Julie Jacobs, Psy.D., J.D. & Marc Martinez, Ph.D., ABPP [Note] This presentation was recorded at the 2022 National Practice Conference, co-hosted by the National Register. Learning Objectives Describe the differences between subpoenas and court orders and identify at least three specific steps to respond. Explain the primary distinctions between and potential risks of testifying at depositions versus court hearings/trials. List at least four risk management strategies for testifying as a treating clinician and for billing for one’s time. Analyze and identify minimally five conflicts between clinical and forensic roles and related ethical/risk management issues in taking on multiple roles with the same patient/client. Describe three pitfalls in working with high conflict families and compile at least three specific strategies for minimizing such risks. Identify two potential ethical and risk management problems with writing letters or evaluations for patients/clients that are outside the role of the treating clinician and create a risk management plan for responding to such requests. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts You can combine 6 hours of CE from any of The Trust’s on-demand webinars, bundles, and Sequence Workshops to save 15% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can combine 4 hours of CE from any other continuing education program authorized by APA to offer CE and save 5% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for one year. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application or policy renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification, totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten, and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

Together, participants will work to see the risk management implications of specific situations and choices, scrutinize options for resolution, and foster a tolerance for ambiguity and the understanding that there may be no single ideal solution to each challenge. We will also discuss strategies for effective risk management and good patient care when regulations and requirements are unclear. Featuring: Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP; Julie Jacobs, Psy.D., J.D.; Daniel O. Taube, J.D., Ph.D. [Note] This webinar was filmed on March 9, 2023, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Apply current APA Ethical Principles and Standards to real-life scenarios. Identify three risk management strategies. Describe specific dilemmas that are arising in professional practice and analyze the relevant legal, ethical, clinical, and risk management components. Identify key risk management considerations related to retirement, professional wills, and effective strategies for managing the risks associated with supervision. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts You can combine 6 hours of CE from any of The Trust’s on-demand webinars, bundles, and Sequence Workshops to save 15% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can combine 4 hours of CE from any other continuing education program authorized by APA to offer CE and save 5% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for one year. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application or policy renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification, totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten, and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

As a student or early career psychologist, having the right tools at your disposal to navigate the complexities of starting your new career is imperative. Research conducted by The Trust’s Student & Early Career Psychologist (SECP) Committee showed that students and ECPs get very little exposure, if any, to risk management skill development that helps reduce risk when you become licensed. The Trust has developed this Risk Management Training Curriculum to complement what you’ve already learned in the classroom. While most students receive excellent ethics training, there aren’t always aspects of risk management built into that training. We saw a need to help fill in those gaps and demystify the challenging areas that often come up for new psychologists, and have added a 5-module series focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Normally priced at $210, this 2-part series consists of 12 modules in total and is being provided free of charge with every Trust Student Liability or Pre-licensure Professional Liability insurance policy. Why? It’s simple. The more educated our policyholders are in managing their risk, the less likelihood there will be of a future lawsuit or licensing board complaint. The Trust feels very strongly that knowledge is power, and this program covers a wide range of important considerations and practice know-how to ensure you begin your career on solid footing. Go here to start your own policy today. Click here to enroll in Series 1 of the Risk Management Training Curriculum. Please note that this curriculum is not eligible for CE. Read more

Although anger is one of the basic human emotions and has been identified as a cause of human suffering since ancient times, it is underrepresented in the clinical literature. Practitioners have less information on how to assess, diagnose, and treat clinical anger problems. However, clinicians are likely to see as many clients presenting with disturbed anger as they see patients with anxiety and depression problems. Also, the identification and treatment of anger problems appear less in our graduate education curricula and continuing education courses. This session discusses why practitioners need to know about clinical interventions for anger and what science tells us about anger that can guide us to help our clients. Presenter: Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP [Note] This presentation was recorded at the 2022 National Practice Conference, co-hosted by the National Register. Learning Objectives Describe how excessive anger is a harmful and dysfunctional form of psychopathology. Describe how comorbid anger complicates the delivery of psychological services. Describe how anger symptoms appear in DSM 5 & ICD-11-CM. Describe the limitation of existing assessment measures of anger. Design assessment strategies reveal anger and aggression problems for children, adolescents, and adults. Describe the effectiveness of different treatments for clinical anger. Design treatment plans based on empirically supported interventions for angry patients. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts You can combine 6 hours of CE from any of The Trust’s on-demand webinars, bundles, and Sequence Workshops to save 15% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can combine 4 hours of CE from any other continuing education program authorized by APA to offer CE and save 5% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for one year. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application or policy renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification, totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten, and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

Healthcare providers who handle electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) are required to be compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. This presentation will focus on the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule. Participants will learn about what may constitute a breach of patient PHI, how to identify if a breach has occurred, and how to make a breach notification. Featuring: Stacey Larson, J.D., Psy.D. [Note] This webinar was filmed on January 13, 2023, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Identify potential areas of impermissible use or disclosure of PHI Describe steps to take assessing for breach and making breach notification Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts You can combine 6 hours of CE from any of The Trust’s on-demand webinars, bundles, and Sequence Workshops to save 15% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can combine 4 hours of CE from any other continuing education program authorized by APA to offer CE and save 5% on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability insurance premium for one year. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application or policy renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification, totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten, and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more