Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society
a local chapter of the Division 39 of the American Psychological Association
presents a
Saturday Morning Seminar
with
Nathan H. Brown, PsyD,
and Sandy Hyatt, PsyD,
on
Sutures to the Psyche:
Weaving Contemporary
Treatments and Psychoanalysis
into Hospital-Based
Trauma Recovery
Saturday, March 2, 2024
8:30am - 12:10pm
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Morrison Education and Conference Center
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
Description of Program
This introductory presentation will provide an overview of trauma and its treatment among patients seeking medical care for traumatic injuries in a Level 1 Trauma Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Presenters will then provide a review of current research on "evidence-based" treatments for PTSD, specifically Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), compared with certain psychoanalytic treatments. Presenters will explore how these contrasting modalities may be integrated effectively within a hospital-based setting. Throughout this culturally informed presentation, presenters will use case examples, live demonstrations, and group discussion with the hope that attendees will be able to utilize concepts presented in their clinical practices.
Presenters
Nathan H., Brown, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry for LSU Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC). He is also the dedicated Psychologist at the Burn Center at University Medical Center, New Orleans (UMCNO). He earned his doctoral in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago and completed internship and postdoctoral fellowship at LSUHSC. He was a Psychoanalytic Psychology Fellow at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis from 2017-2019. He has been licensed in Louisiana since 2020. Dr. Brown providers clinical services in English and Spanish, and specializes in the psychological assessment and treatment of patients in both outpatient and integrated medical settings. Dr. Brown works in the UMCNO Behavioral Health Clinic, in general mental health and the Intensive Outpatient Program, and the UMCNO Burn Center, providing psychological care to inpatient and outpatient burn survivors. He is also a Phoenix Society SOAR Coordinator and facilitates a long-running Burn Survivor Support Group. His professional interests include health and burn psychology, psychotherapy with Latinx patients, clinical supervision, and multicultural competence in mental health treatment. Dr. Brown has presented locally and regionally on topics related to psychological care for burn patients. He also supervises predoctoral psychology interns as they rotate through the Burn Unit.
Sandy Hyatt, PsyD (2020, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology; 2020, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC)): Dr. Hyatt is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at LSUHSC. She currently provides clinical services at University Medical Center (UMC) and serves as the Associate Director for UMC's Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center. As part of her work at UMC, Dr. Hyatt is engaged in multiple staff wellness initiatives aimed at increasing trauma-informed care practices throughout the hospital and associated academic institutions. Dr. Hyatt is actively involved in the training and education of psychology trainees and psychiatry residents, concurrently assuming the role of Director of Group Supervision of Supervision within LSUHSC's Psychology Internship Program. In addition to these pursuits, her professional and clinical interests include health psychology, programmatic development, increasing access to treatment for underserved populations, and culturally responsive treatment and education.
Schedule
8:30am Registration
8:55am Welcome and Introduction
9:00am Overview of Trauma Treatment Modalities
10:30am Break
10:40am Is Integration Possible? Weaving It All Together
12:10pm Complete Evaluations and Adjourn.
Learning Objectives
After attending this introductory program in full, participants will be able to:
1. Describe in detail the theory of change underpinning at least one trauma treatment modality that is considered "evidence-based" by the American Psychological Association and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
2. Compare and contrast psychoanalytic theories and interventions for trauma with certain "evidence-based" modalities (i.e., EMDR and PE).
3. Identify practical ways in which they can integrate EMDR and/or PE with psychoanalytic treatments for trauma (e.g., using the language of Stricker's 1994 article on integration in psychotherapy).
4. Demonstrate understanding of the ways in which trauma-focused treatments may be applied in a hospital-based clinical setting.
Participants
This program is open to all APS members and other interested mental health professionals who may not be members. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a predominately psychoanalytic mode. The material will be appropriate for clinicians with introductory levels of experience and knowledge.
Registration Fees and Policies
BY February 26, 2024:
Professional Members and Scholar Members: $45
Non-members: $60
Early-Career Professional Members: $35
Graduate Student Members: Free.
AFTER February 26, 2024:
Professional Members and Scholar Members: $60
Non-members: $75
Early-Career Professional Members: $50.
Graduate Student Members: Free
Registration will close on March 1, 2024.
Although walk-ins will be accepted, please register online at www.aps-tn.wildapricot.org in advance to assure adequate food and seating.
If you prefer to pay by check, please print the Program Registration form, and mail with your payment to:
Wesley Gosselin, LMSW
APS Treasurer
100 Forest Court
Knoxville, TN 37919.
Refunds honored with written/electronic notice at least 48 hours before date of conference. Contact Wesley Gosselin, LMSW.
Contact the APS President Frank Pittenger, PhD to negotiate fees, if needed.
Facility is accessible to persons who are physically challenged. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to Frank Pittenger, PhD.
APS Membership
Eligible professionals can join APS or renew their membership for the 2023-2024 program year for $80. Scholars can join/renew for $50 and Early-Career Professionals can join/renew for $45. Graduate students may join or renew for $25.
American Psychological Association Approval Statement
Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Continuing Education
This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3 continuing education credits. With full attendance (sign-in at start of program) and completion of a program Evaluation and Learning Assessment, a certificate will be issued. Psychologists will have their participation registered through Division 39. Partial credit is not available for partial attendance.
APS and Division 39 are committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. APS and Division 39 are also committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Selected References/Recommended Reading
Charles, M. (2019). The Clinical Psychologist in an Open Inpatient Setting: A Psychoanalytic Perspective. In Clinical Psychology in the Mental Health Inpatient Setting (pp. 31-49). Routledge.
Craske, M. G., Treanor, M., Conway, C. C., Zbozinek, T., & Vervliet, B. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour research and therapy, 58, 10-23.
Foa, E. B., & McLean, C. P. (2016). The efficacy of exposure therapy for anxiety-related disorders and its underlying mechanisms: The case of OCD and PTSD. Annual review of clinical psychology, 12, 1-28.
Garcia, N. M., Eiff, A. C., Lopez-Esteban, A., & Zoellner, L. (2023). Cultural Considerations for Treating PTSD in Latinx Sexual Assault Survivors With Prolonged Exposure. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 30(2), 179-194.
Hall, M. F., & Hall, S. E. (2017). Managing the psychological impact of medical trauma: A guide for mental health and health care professionals. Springer Publishing Co.
Lipscomb, Allen, & Ashley, Wendy (2021). A Critical Analysis of the Utilization of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychotherapy with African American Clients. Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 3. Available at: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol7/iss1/3.
Madnick, D., & Spokas, M. (2022). Reporting and inclusion of specific sociodemographic groups in the adult PTSD treatment outcome literature within the United States: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 29(3), 311–321. https://doi.org/10.1037/cps0000067
Paintain, E., & Cassidy, S. (2018). First-line therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review of cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic approaches. Counselling and psychotherapy research, 18(3), 237–250. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12174.
Contact
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to the APS President Frank Pittenger, PhD.
There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between Division 39, APS, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding sources that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. During the program, the validity/utility of the content and risks/limitations of the approaches discussed will be addressed.