INTERNSHIP FRIDAY SEMINAR SCHEDULE
2015-2016
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
September 4, 2015
Paula Halcomb, MS
Differential Diagnosis
Western State Hospital
September 11, 2015
Ralph Greene, Ph.D.
Alcohol and Drug Assessment
Western State Hospital
September 18, 2015
Jennifer Fritz, RN, ARNP
Introduction to Accreditation
Western State Hospital
September 25, 2015
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Differential Diagnosis: Medical Mimics of Psychiatric Disorder
Western State Hospital
October 2, 2015
Markeeta Wilkerson, MS, CTRS
Introduction to Recovery Services
Western State Hospital
October 9, 2015
Ralph Greene, Ph.D.
Assessment of Anxiety Disorders
Western State Hospital
October 16, 2015
Joseph Tierney, Psy.D.
Personality Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
Western State Hospital
October 23, 2015
Amber Kuszak, Psy.D.
Ralph Greene, Ph.D.
Behavior Chain Analysis
Western State Hospital
*Turn in current CV for 10/30 Seminar
October 30, 2015
Leigh Baldwin, Ph.D.
Paula Halcomb, MS
Susan R. Vaught, Ph.D.
Business Aspects of Psychology and Applying for Post-Internship Positions
Western State Hospital
November 6, 2015
Charlie Martin, LCSW
Guardianship Evaluations: Ethics and Practice
Western State Hospital
November 13, 2015
Scott Wiggleton, R.Ph.
Psychiatric Medications: Introduction and History
Western State Hospital
November 20, 2015
N/A
Case Consultation
November 27, 2015
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 4, 2015
Ken Guessetto, MA
Ron Stewart, RN
De-Escalation Skills
Western State Hospital
December 11, 2015
Joseph Tierney, Psy.D.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy
Western State Hospital
December 18, 2015
N/A
Open for Make-Up
December 25, 2015
Christmas Holiday
January 1, 2016
New Year’s Holiday
January 8, 2016
Intern Interviews
January 15, 2016
Intern Interviews
January 22, 2016
Intern Interviews
January 29, 2016
Cindy Geil, Psy.D.
Working with Children 0-5
Pennyroyal Center
February 5, 2016
Kelly Dunbar, Clinical Dietitian
Scott Wiggleton, R.Ph.
Beth Mueller, SW, and Terri Barbee, SW
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Treatment of Geriatric Patients
Western State Hospital
February 12, 2016
Amber Kuszak, Psy.D.
Stabilization and Grounding for Trauma Patients
Western State Hospital
February 19, 2016
Amber Kuszak, Psy.D.
EPPP Preparation
Western State Hospital
February 26, 2015
Sarah Wellman, Psy.D.
Evidence-Based Application of Psychodynamic Therapy
Pennyroyal Center
March 4, 2016
Julia Neal (State D/ID Liaison)
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The OTHER Dual Diagnosis
Western State Hospital
March 11, 2016
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Sara Wellman, Psy.D.
Forensic Assessment and Evaluating Inmates and Sex Offenders
Western State Hospital
March 18, 2016
Zach Meny, Psy.D.
Susan R. Vaught, Ph.D.
Intern Mid-Year Evaluations
Western State Hospital
March 25, 2016
HOLIDAY
April 1, 2016
Danielle McNeill, Psy.D.
Suicide Risk Assessment Part I
Western State Hospital
April 8, 2016
Amber Kuszak, Psy.D.
Danielle McNeill, Psy.D.
Suicide Risk Assessment Part II
Western State Hospital
April 15, 2016
Marie La Vasque, MS, MA
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Assessment of Malingering and Symptom Exaggeration
Western State Hospital
April 22, 2016
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Sarah Wellman, Psy.D.
Neuropsychology I: Basics and Fixed Battery Approach
Western State Hospital
April 29, 2016
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
Sarah Wellman, Psy.D.
Neuropsychology II: Flexible Battery Approach
Western State Hospital
May 6, 2016
John Honnold, IT Director
Susan Vaught, Ph.D.
On-Line Presence: Ethical Issues and Discussion
Western State Hospital
May 13, 2016
N/A
Open for Intern-Selected Topic
May 20, 2016
Sarah Wellman, Psy.D.
Culturally Sensitive Assessment
Pennyroyal Center
May 27, 2016
Leigh Baldwin, Ph.D.
Working with Soldiers and Military Families
Western State Hospital
June 3, 2016
Sara Wellman, Psy.D.
Assessment of ADHD
Pennyroyal Center
June 10, 2016
Paula Halcomb, MS
Susan R. Vaught, Ph.D.
Evaluating for Social Security Disability
Western State Hospital
June 17, 2016
N/A
Open for Make-Up
June 24, 2016
N/A
Open for Make-Up
July 1, 2016
Susan R. Vaught, Ph.D.
Generations in the Workplace and Therapy Room
Western State Hospital
July 8, 2016
N/A
Open for Make-Up
July 15, 2016
Leigh Baldwin, Ph.D.
Ethics
Western State Hospital
July 22, 2016
N/A
Open for Make-Up
July 29, 2016
Sara Wellman, Psy.D.
LBGTQ Clients in Therapy: Current Issues and Topics
Western State Hospital
August 5, 2016
Steve Gibson, M.D.
Susan R. Vaught, Ph.D.
Working with Physicians
Western State Hospital
August 12, 2016
Theories and Models of Supervision
Amber Kuszak, Psy.D.
Western State Hospital
August 19, 2016
Danielle McNeill, Psy.D.
Neurobiology of Trauma
Western State Hospital
August 26, 2016
Zach Meny, Psy.D.
Susan R. Vaught, Ph.D.
Intern Final Evaluations
Western State Hospital
If a seminar time conflicts with a faith-based holiday, please notify the internship director so that the activity can be rescheduled. This schedule is fluid and may change based on instructor and intern needs. Topics may shift, though dates and times remain firm. Please check back regularly!