3 hours of Credit!!   

Getting It Out There:

Public Speaking in the Practice of Psychology

Presented by:

Alice Ann Holland, PhD, ABPP

President, Texas Psychological Association

and

David Welsh, PhD

Licensed Psychologist in Private Practice

Recent events have made it imperative that psychologists not only do a good job of listening, but improve in the art of presenting the science and practice of psychology to the public.  Come listen and interact with two experts about how to access TPA resources and learn valuable tips to do the following: 1) better communicate to the public about psychology as a field; 2) use your expertise to make public presentations on many topics of interest.  Over the past 30 years, Dr. David Welsh has made 100's of presentations to a wide variety of groups.  Let's learn how to "get it out there"!

Learning Objectives:

1) Learn about the TPA's Public Education Committee and Speaker's Bureau and how to access their resources.

2) Identify techniques for effective communication of professional information including misconceptions about psychology.

3) Develop strategies to build rapport with an audience.

4) Describe how to structure a presentation from introduction to closing remarks.

Event Time: 1-4 pm

Buffet Lunch Served: 12-1pm

Bring a dish if you wish!!

Best Practices meets 12-1.

Best Practices Forum will be facilitated by Dr. Frank Lawlis. The topics will include the ethical considerations of patient autonomy and the establishment of a therapist's competencies in the context of motivational interviewing.  Please bring cases germane to these topics, if you like. 

Location: EAD 703

             Best Practices EAD 714

             EAD is the Carl Everett Administration Building

             Please park in Lots 19 & 7