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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy — An Effective Treatment for Depression

TMS of Maine of South Portland provides patients the latest in depression treatments. We are pleased to offer patients Neurostar® Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, one of the most technologically advanced depression treatments available. This non-invasive, outpatient therapy is FDA cleared and has helped thousands of depression patients who have not received adequate results from antidepressants. Visit TMS Center of Maine, www.tmsofmaine.com.

(re-posted 01/18/12)

Ethics in Forensic Practice Workshop

The State Forensic Service is offering a three-hour workshop, presented by Peter Donnelly, Ph.D., on the topic of Ethics in Forensic Practice, March 9 from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The cost is $25, payable by check at the door. Anyone wishing to reserve a spot should e-mail me (Ann.Leblanc@maine.gov). I will be sending out a formal brochure, with learning objectives and so forth, but at this point we’ve had so many queries about when and if we’re going to do this, I’m just sending out a “save the date.” I know that there may be psychologists looking for last-minute training, and this is now open to any psychologist, and it is inexpensive as well. We’re without a secretary at the moment, so I’m keeping everything rather bare bones—no snacks, no registration form, no pay in advance. —Ann LeBlanc

     Ann LeBlanc, Ph.D., ABPP
     Director, State Forensic Service
     State House Station #11
     Augusta, Maine 04333
     (207) 624-4648
     Ann.Leblanc@maine.gov

(posted 01/18/12)

MePA Members: It's time to renew for 2012!

Renew online by credit card on our secure server. Log into the Member Pages and enter the secure form on the upper right corner of the MePA Leadership page. Or, if you prefer, download and print the 2011 Renewal Form (PDF).

(posted 12/15/11)

Social Phobia CBT Groups Recruiting Again NOW
Next 8-Session Cycles to Start in January

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We know that it is not easy to convince those who suffer with generalized social phobia (GSP) to try group therapy. But we're hoping that by now you've heard enough good things about our CBT groups for GSP to encourage your patients/clients with GSP to give us a call and give us a chance. Maybe it would help if they heard from you about the enthusiastic comments you've heard from our graduates about our program or how far members have been willing to travel (e.g., Cape Elizabeth, Waterville, Brunswick, Fryeburg) week after week to get what our groups offer. If you haven't heard of our groups or want to know more about them, please feel free to send me an e-mail (gpstreet@anxietysolutions.net) or give me a call (207-655-2737).

Right now, we're trying to get the word out not only to adults but also teens and pre-teens (and/or their parents) that NOW IS THE TIME to get in contact with us because the next cycles of our groups are scheduled to begin in January. And since they're closed groups, members are only admitted between cycles, which can mean a 3-month wait or longer. All too often we've gotten inquiries a week or two after a group cycle has just started.

These groups are intended to be adjuncts to (not replacement of) individual therapy, so we're willing to coordinate with you or work new members into our individual therapy schedules, as needed. The program provides social skills training (ranging from eye contact and chatting to assertiveness or public speaking, as needed) as well as both cognitive restructuring and exposure therapy, all in an environment in which every member starts out nervous about how everyone else is judging them and every member not only challenges him- or herself but also supports other members in their own challenges.

Thanks in advance for your help, referrals, support, etc.

Gordon Street, PhD
Anxiety Solutions of Northern New England, PLLC
Raymond, Maine

(posted 11/30/11)

Bold Moves: Enhancing Your Practice with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A full-day workshop with Joel Guarna, PhD

     Date: Friday, Feb 24, 2012
     Location: Portland, Maine
     Organized by the Health Education Training Institute (HETI). Click for more information or to register.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is both a contemporary form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and a mindfulness-based psychotherapy. ACT has shown much promise in helping clients with a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties and, more generally, to help people move toward living well. ACT introduces a comprehensive model of therapy, including a creative set of metaphors and experiential exercises to help clients (a) move away from unworkable change strategies, (b) make healthy contact with thoughts, feelings, and other private reactions they have learned to avoid, (c) re-connect with their deepest values to set a direction for change and to motivate change, and (d) experience their struggles differently and in a manner that permits them to move forward with their lives now.

Using a combination of didactic presentation and experiential exercises, this workshop will introduce participants to the ACT model. Attendees will leave this training with a basic understanding of ACT approaches to therapy and with specific skills they can employ immediately.

(posted 09/12/11)

Board of Examiners of Psychologists List of Pre-approved Sponsors and Providers

(Effective October 6, 2009.) Download CE Board Pre-approved List (PDF).

(posted 02/09/10)



 MePA Home Study

The Maine Psychological Association is now offering a new, easy way for Maine psychologists to get continuing education credits. MePA Home Study will provide you with the convenience and affordability of getting CE credits by mail without leaving home. See MePA Home Study Offerings (PDF).

(posted 07/26/09)



 MePA Speaker’s Bureau

If you are looking for a speaker who is knowledgeable about the practice of psychology, check out our MePA Speaker’s Bureau (PDF). Originally developed as a way to connect students interested in psychology with practicing psychologists, the list has grown and now includes psychologists across the state that are willing to provide talks to the public. Speaker contact information and topics of expertise are included.

(posted 07/07/09)



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(posted 07/07/09)
Maine Psychological Association, Continuing Education (CE) Changes Highlighted, New Licensing Regulations, Effective August 5, 2008

Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Continuing Education requirements for psychologists were changed in the recent update of the rules regarding licensing of psychologists. The highlights of the new CE guidelines are summarized below.

  1. All psychologists must have 40 hours of continuing education every two years.
  2. All hours are in the same category. There is no longer a distinction between Category One and Category Two.
  3. All licensed psychologists must have three (3) hours of continuing education in ethics.
  4. All licensed psychologists must have twenty (20) hours of continuing education in their current or anticipated area of practice.
  5. Licensed psychologists who perform any form of supervision must have three (3) hours of continuing education in supervision every two years.
  6. The dates within which these credits must be earned are May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2010 (instead of the calendar year as in previous requirements.

(posted 06/29/09)

Board of Examiners of Psychologists Rules Effective September 2008

These Rules include, but are not limited to changes that include supervision standard for unlicensed personnel, global qualifications standard for all psychologists who serve as superviors, and substantial changes to continuing education requirements including 3 hours of ethics, 20 hours in the licensee’s current areas of practice or anticipated areas of future practice and for supervisors, 3 hours in skills and principles of supervision. In addition, record-keeping guidelines are now included in the practice requirement section. For all the rules go to: State of Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists Rules (PDF)

(posted 06/24/09)