Clinical Practice Enrichment Series Workshop Presenters
Presenters for the Clinical Practice Enrichment Series are locally, nationally, and internationally known individuals who have responded to the difficulties and challenges of their work actively by crafting new theory and techniques to address ongoing clinical challenges.
They are chosen for their expertise in their field and their ability to be engaging and responsive to workshop participants.
Date: Friday, October 19, 2007
Location:
The Union League
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Please visit our Philadelphia Workshops page for details about these workshops.
Linda K. Knauss, Ph.D., ABPP
Ethics, Emotions, and Values:
Why We Don't Always Follow the Rules
Linda K. Knauss, Ph.D., ABPP is an associate professor and Director of Internship Training at Widener University. She has served as a member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association's Ethics Committee, and Co-chair of the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists' Ethics Committee. Dr. Knauss has taught courses in ethics at Widener University, Immaculata College, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has authored several book chapters and journal articles on ethics, and has taught many continuing education workshops on a variety of ethical issues.
Dr. Knauss is the past president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Foundation, and the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association's Council of Representatives. Dr. Knauss is the recipient of the 2002 Ethics Educators Award presented by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association's Ethics Committee, and the recipient of the 2004 Pennsylvania Psychological Association Distinguished Service Award.
In addition to her work at Widener University, Dr. Knauss maintains a private clinical practice where she sees children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Valarie Molaison, Ph.D., F.T.
Good Grief!
Innovative Approaches to Working with Transition and Loss
Dr. Valarie Molaison, Ph.D., F.T., is a licensed psychologist and Fellow in Thanatology, whose specialty is work with children and families who are coping with transition and loss. She is Clinical Director of Supporting Kidds: The center for grieving children and their families in Hockessin, DE. The Center provides support groups, therapy, clinical consultation, and professional education programs related to death and bereavement. She speaks extensively on the national and regional levels, and is known for her engaging and humorous style. She has written two guidebooks: 1) School survival kit: Helping students cope with grief in the school setting; and 2) Survival kit for families: Tools for healthy grieving.