Jessica Arenella, Ph.D.

Although it is not a requirement for psychologists in New York state to obtain continuing education credits, I attend conferences on a regular basis in order to develop my knowledge and keep abreast of new information in psychology.  Below is a partial list of continuing education courses that I have taken in areas that are of particular interest to me: Severe mental illness, cross-cultural issues, addiction, abuse, and supervision.

Severe Mental Illness

A Dialogue on Sanity and Madness. Sponsored by the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, Washington DC. (2007)

ISPS 15th Annual Congress for the Psychotherapy of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses, Madrid, Spain. (2006)

Mania: A World Without Boundaries. Sponsored by Washington Square Institute, NY. (2006)

The Validity of Experience. ISPS-US 7th Annual Meeting, Boston. (2005)

Extremes of Experience-- Psychosis Through Many Lenses. ISPS-US 6th Annual Meeting, Chicago. (2004)

The Mind Behind the Brain. ISPS-US 5th Annual Conference, Philadelphia. (2003)

Cross-Cultural Issues

Cultural Diversity in the Consulting Room. Sponsored by the William Alanson White Institute, NY. (2005)

Strategies for Building Cultural Competence in Psychology and Education.  Sponsored by the Teachers College, Columbia University, NY.(2004)

Cultural Competence in the Helping Professions. Sponsored by NYSPA and the Committee for Multicultural Concerns, NY. (2003)

Addiction 

Women and Addictions: A Panel Discussion. Sponsored by TIMH, NY. (2001)