About the Workshop
This workshop will introduce the newest revision of the MCMI, the MCMI-IV (Millon, Grossman, & Millon, 2015) and provide an overview of changes and updates to its constructs, scales, standardization, and interpretive features. Included in the workshop’s activities will be a comprehensive overview of Millon’s Evolutionary Theory (including the last modifications and additions to the theory prior to his passing), and their application in the new test. The workshop will place particular emphasis on the underlying theory’s usefulness not only in constructing the instrument, but in creating a basis for an enhanced, empathic understanding of persons and an interface for creating effective, personalized therapeutic interventions.

Workshop Outline
8:30 – 9:00 am: Registraton and Continental Breakfast

9: 00 – 10:15am: Structure and changes from MCMI-III to MCMI-IV: An overview

10:15 – 10:30am: Break

10:30am – noon: Millon’s Evolutionary Theory: Application to personality assessment

Noon – 1pm: Lunch on your own

1 – 2:30pm: MCMI-IV and the nature of deductive personality assessment

2:30 – 2:45pm: Break

2:45 – 4:30pm: Therapeutic Applications with the MCMI- IV

Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to:

1. List the structures, scales, and constructs of the MCMI-IV.

2. Discuss three ways in which Millon’s evolutionary theory was utilized in test construction, assessment and interpretation of the MCMI.

3. List 3 changes from the MCMI-III to the MCMI-IV.

4. Describe an example of utilizing underlying Millon theory to develop an interpretation of scale configuration.

5. List 3 examples of how the MCMI-IV primary personality scales can be utilized with the Grossman Facet Scales to develop a personalized psychotherapy approach.

6. Define and describe how clinical hypotheses drawn from the MCMI-IV contribute to the structure of collaborative and therapeutic assessment.

Six (6) CE Credits
This program is sponsored by the Illinois Psychological Association. The Illinois Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor CE credits for psychologists. The Illinois Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Association is also a registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor #159-000291. American Psychological Association Continuing Education Credits are also accepted for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors.

Cancellation Policy
There are generally no refunds for cancellations but refunds may be made on a case-by-case basis if requested in writing. Grievances about the workshop may be addressed to the Illinois Psychological Association in writing.

Illinois Psychological Association
67 E. Madison Street Suite 1817
Chicago, Illinois 60603

Arrangements for Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities attending these workshops should contact Ms. Marsha Karey (312) 372-7610 ext. 201 concerning arrangements that they may need to facilitate workshop attendance. To ensure the avail- ability of workshop assistance, arrangements should be made a minimum of two weeks before the work- shop. The workshop facility is accessible.

About the Setting About the Setting
The workshop will take place at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington, Illinois located at 1601 Jumer Drive (just off Veterans Parkway) in the Jesse Smart Auditorium. The hotel is holding a group of rooms at the special rate of $89 for a single or double for arrival on April 28. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations at (309) 662-2020 by 4/1/2016.

The Illinois Psychological Association is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities. Presenters and attendees are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality during and after the program. Additionally, if a participant has special needs, she/he should contact Marsha Karey by April 22, 2016 to discuss what accommodations can be provided. All questions, con- cerns, or complaints should be directed to Ms. Karey (312-372-7610 x201) or mkarey@illinoispsychology.org.

There is no commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reason- ably be construed as conflicts of interest.

PRE-CONFERENCE DINNER
For those arriving on April 28, 2016, there will be get-together dinner at 7 PM at the Destihl Restaurant and Brew Works at 318 S. Towanda Avenue in the Shoppes at College Hill Mall. RSVP to Dr. Mary Dellorto by April 23, 2016 at 309-825-1050 or drdellorto@frontier.com.

The Illinois Psychological Association is sponsoring a series of 3 workshops in 2016.These workshops will provide training for psychologists wishing to develop their clinical knowledge and skills. The following information is about Workshop #1.

Location
Argosy University’s Illinois School of Professional Psychology will support this program by hosting this series at their campus at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1300, Chicago. IL. (312-777-7600). This building requires preregistration and a picture ID to pass through security.

The Illinois Psychological Association is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities. Presenters and attendees are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality during and after the program. Additionally, if a participant has special needs, she/he should contact Marsha Karey by February 19, 2016 to discuss what accommodations can be provided. All questions, concerns, or complaints should be directed to Ms. Karey (312-372-7610 x201 or mkarey@illinoispsychology.org.

There is no commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Time
This workshops is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bagels and coffee will be offered for breakfast. Lunch is on your own.

Parking
Argosy University does not have parking facilities; however, there are several commercial parking lots close to campus. There is a Self-Park one block west of Michigan Avenue on Lake Street.

Continuing Education:
Each full day workshop offers 6.0 continuing education credits. The Illinois Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Illinois Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The IPA has been approved by The Illinois Social Work Continuing Education Committee for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation to offer CE credit for social workers. #159-000291.
APA CE credits satisfy the continuing education requirements of Illinois Licensed Professional Counselors.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be offered for this workshop for cancellations after Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Grievances about the workshop may be addressed to the Illinois Psychological Association in writing.

Illinois Psychological Association
67 East Madison Street Suite 1817
Chicago, Illinois 60603

The Workshop
Friday March 11
Worry, Panic and Anxiety
Dave Carbonell, Ph.D. and Patrick McGrath, Ph.D.

Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees can list 3 evidence based therapy techniques to treat anxiety disorders.

2. Attendees will be able to describe to their patients a rationale for using CBT and ERP to treat anxiety.

3. Attendees can explain to patients how to utilize effective change techniques.

4. Attendees will be able to teach patients anxiety tricks to avoid getting stuck and how to turn that around.

5. Attendees can demonstrate how to apply exposure techniques to worries as readily as to feared objects and activities.

Workshop Schedule
9 – 10:30 AM: Workshop

10:30 – 10:45AM: Break

10:45 – Noon: Workshop

Noon – 1PM: Lunch on your own Workshop

1 – 2:30 PM: Workshop

2:30 – 2:45PM: Break

2:45 – 4:30-PM: Workshop

WASHINGTON — While aspects of the U.S. economy have improved, money continues to be a top cause of stress for Americans, according to the new Stress in America™: Paying With Our Health survey released today by the American Psychological Association. According to the survey, parents, younger generations and those living in lower-income households report higher levels of stress than Americans overall, especially when it comes to stress about money.

“Regardless of the economic climate, money and finances have remained the top stressor since our survey began in 2007. Furthermore, this year’s survey shows that stress related to financial issues could have a significant impact on Americans’ health and well-being,” APA CEO and Executive Vice President Norman B. Anderson, PhD, said.

The survey, which was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of APA among 3,068 adults in August 2014, found that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least some of the time during the past month. Twenty-two percent said that they experienced extreme stress about money during the past month (an 8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale, where 1 is “little or no stress” and 10 is “a great deal of stress”). For the majority of Americans (64 percent), money is a somewhat or very significant source of stress, but especially for parents and younger adults (77 percent of parents, 75 percent of millennials [18 to 35 years old] and 76 percent of Gen Xers [36 to 49 years old]).

A gap also appears to be emerging in stress levels between people living in lower-income (making less than $50,000 per year) and higher-income households that mirrors the growing wealth gap nationwide. In 2007, there was no difference in reported average stress levels between those who earned more and those who earned less than $50,000, with both groups reporting the same average levels of stress (6.2 on a 10-point scale). By 2014, a clear gap had emerged with those living in lower-income households reporting higher overall stress levels than those living in higher-income households (5.2 vs. 4.7 on the 10-point scale).

Stress about money and finances appears to have a significant impact on many Americans’ lives. Some are putting their health care needs on hold because of financial concerns. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans say that they have either considered skipping (9 percent) or skipped (12 percent) going to the doctor when they needed health care because of financial concerns. Stress about money also impacts relationships: Almost a third of adults with partners (31 percent) report that money is a major source of conflict in their relationship.

The report also uncovered good news about stress management. Americans who say they have someone they can ask for emotional support, such as family and friends, report lower stress levels and better related outcomes than those without emotional support. Unfortunately, some Americans say that they do not have anyone to rely on for emotional support. According to the survey, 43 percent of those who say they have no emotional support report that their overall stress has increased in the past year, compared with 26 percent of those who say they have emotional support.

On average, Americans’ stress levels are trending downward: The average reported stress level is 4.9 on a 10-point scale, down from 6.2 in 2007. Regardless of lower stress levels, it appears that Americans are living with stress levels higher than what we believe to be healthy — 3.7 on a 10-point scale — and some (22 percent) say they are not doing enough to manage their stress.

“This year’s survey continues to reinforce the idea that we are living with a level of stress that we consider too high,” Anderson said. “Despite the good news that overall stress levels are down, it appears that the idea of living with stress higher than what we believe to be healthy and dealing with it in ineffective ways continues to be embedded in our culture. All Americans, and particularly those groups that are most affected by stress — which include women, younger adults and those with lower incomes — need to address this issue sooner than later in order to better their health and well-being.”

To read the full Stress in America report or download graphics, visit the webpage.

For additional information on stress, lifestyle and behaviors, visit the APA Help Center webpage and read APA’s Mind/Body Health campaign blog. Join the conversation about stress on Twitter by following @APAHelpCenter and #stressAPA.

Methodology
The Stress in America survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association between Aug. 4 and 29, 2014, among 3,068 adults ages 18 and older who reside in the U.S. Because the sample is based on those who were invited and agreed to participate in the Harris Poll online research panel, no estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. To read the full methodology, including the weighting variables, visit the Stress in America Press Room webpage.

The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA’s membership includes nearly 130,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.