Research Resources Workshop Wednesday (R²W²) Series - Library Support Services
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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RARC Treatment & Recovery Workgroup
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Medical Sciences Building, E609, Emergency Medicine Conference Room, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ, 07103
We invite you to join us for the next Treatment & Recovery Workgroup Meeting on Thursday, January 22nd, hosted in Newark. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. A virtual option via Zoom will also be available for those unable to attend in person.This gathering aims to bring together addiction researchers from across Rutgers, particularly those focused on treatment and recovery. Our goal is to facilitate idea exchange, networking, and collaboration to drive impactful, interdisciplinary research initiatives.
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 @12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
In-person location: Medical Sciences Building, E609, Emergency Medicine Conference Room, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Virtual location: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/92528528555?pwd=[REDACTED]

SSW Webinar - Understanding Comorbidity in the ﻿Treatment of Eating Disorders
2026-01-26 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
This clinical webinar will focus on comorbid concerns and diagnoses related to Eating Disorders. Newer trends focusing on ADHD and autism will be discussed and how they influence disordered eating behaviors. Case studies will be used to understand the comorbidity of these diagnoses and how to work with clients on both the disordered eating and other concerns. (This is an elective for the Certificate Program in Eating Disorders)
For more information, click here.
Objectives
Participants will be able to label disordered eating behaviors related to other diagnoses.
Participants will be able to identify eating issues that are the results of non-eating disorder concerns.
Participants will use case study examples to discuss comorbidity related to disordered eating.

RARC SciENcv Workshop
2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
NIH will require the use of Common Forms and SciENcv to prepare biographical sketches for grant applications, progress reports, and other related submissions with due dates on or after January 25, 2026.

Rutgers Research Services Librarian, Yingting Chen, will be delivering a session to RARC researchers on Tuesday, January 27 @2:00 PM Eastern introducing the NIH Biographical Sketch Common Form and NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement (replacing the traditional NIH biosketch formats by January 25, 2026). The session will also include a demo of ORCID and SciENcv.

Zoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96175667649?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 961 7566 7649
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RARC Town Hall Meeting (Virtual - Town Hall #3)
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
It has now been three years since we launched the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC), and your feedback has played a vital role in shaping our mission and activities. As we look ahead to the next 3–5 years, we are once again seeking your input to help guide the future of the RARC. We will be holding a series of town hall meetings in January to share results from the recent RARC Feedback Survey and to create an open forum for discussing priorities and future directions. We hope you will join us for one of these sessions.
If you would like to receive the Feedback Survey materials in advance of the call, please register here.
Join Zoom Meeting: Https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/97898916932?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Phone: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

RARC Digital Health Workgroup Meeting featuring Evan Kleiman, Ph.D.
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for the next RARC Digital Health Workgroup featuring Evan Kleiman, Associate Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. Dr. Kleiman’s work focuses on understanding the everyday occurrence of factors of interest to clinical psychological scientists. He has a specific focus on understanding and improving the everyday lives of individuals at risk for suicide using smartphone and wearable monitoring technology.
Presentation: Smartphone and Wearable Monitoring Technology
Presenter: Evan Kleiman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology,Rutger School of Arts and Sciences

Zoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/95089398671?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 950 8939 8671
Password: [REDACTED]

RARC Translational Impact Workgroup
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the next meeting of the RARC Translational Impact during which Drs. Jamey Lister, Danielle Dick, and Jill Rabinowitz will lead a review and forum on a draft white paper outlining priorities, resources, and actionable steps for moving addiction research translation forward. During the meeting, member input will be gathered via poll questions about the types of strategies they see as most important to advancing impact for addiction science.
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Rutgers Psychiatry Grand Rounds - RWJMS - Trainee Grand Rounds - Dr. Minhi Kang & Dr. Rahul Ramasubramani (Sports Betting & Gambling Disorder in Today's Tech World)
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Rutgers Department of Psychiatry is excited to invite you join to our Grand Rounds on Tuesday, February 3, 2025 @ 11AM.
This will be an exciting session presented by General Psychiatry Residents, Dr. Minhi Kang and Dr. Rahul Ramasubramani.
Please see attached PDF for instruction on texting attendance for CE Credits.

Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/97772468109?pwd=[REDACTED]

SSW Webinar - Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment in a Digital Space: Ethics, Research, and Best Practices
2026-02-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
This webinar is s designed for mental health professionals seeking to expand their competence in providing virtual care for individuals struggling with eating disorders. Participants will explore evidence-based interventions, review current research on the efficacy of teletherapy for eating disorders, and engage in critical discussions on ethical considerations, including appropriateness, confidentiality, boundary management, and crisis response in virtual settings. Emphasis will be placed on culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, as well as strategies to build therapeutic rapport and maintain clinical integrity in remote environments. This interactive webinar aims to empower clinicians with the tools and knowledge necessary to provide compassionate, effective, and ethically sound treatment in an increasingly digital world. [Elective for Eating Disorders Certificate Program]
For more information, click here.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify signs and symptoms of eating disorder and body image issues and determine whether a client is clinically appropriate for virtual care
Review current research of online treatment of eating disorders
Discuss screening tools
Describe evidence-based treatments and best practices
Demonstrate understanding of ethical considerations for eating disorders in a virtual setting

O'Neill Institute's Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law
2026-02-09 09:00 - 2026-02-10 17:00 | Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus
The Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law brings together leading practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and academics to explore the role law and policies play in addressing addiction in the United States. Interactive lectures, panels, and case studies will examine the science of addiction, as well as the role litigation and policymaking play in shaping national addiction policy. Participants will also learn from academics and practitioners with expertise in international approaches to addiction.
Key Details & Topics

Focus: The program examines the legal underpinnings of addiction, including how litigation and policy shape national responses to the overdose crisis. Content: Features interactive lectures, panel discussions, and case studies regarding drug policy.
Target Audience: Open to attorneys (seeking CLE), policymakers, health experts, and clinicians.
Format: The 2026 event will be held in-person at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus, with virtual options available.
Accreditation: CLE credits are available for DC, MD, PA, VA, and NY.
Leadership: The initiative is led by experts like Regina LaBelle, who focus on translating research into actionable, public health-focused policies.

The event is organized by the Center on Addiction and Public Policy at the O’Neill Institute.

Addiction Policy Forum Webinar - Neuromodulation: Promising New Approaches to Addressing Substance Use Disorders
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Neuromodulation is gaining attention as an effective approach for treating substance use disorders. These techniques work by using electrical, magnetic, or soundwave stimulation to stimulate brain circuits affected by addiction. Research shows encouraging results in reducing craving and relapse risk.

During this webinar, leading researchers will provide an overview of neuromodulation, including the different techniques and how they work, and what current science shows about their potential role in addiction treatment. This session is designed for a broad audience and breaks down research in a clear, accessible way, highlighting where the science is today and where it may be headed next.

For more information, click here.

Rutgers Center for Research on Ending Violence Presentation - Developing Measures of Feasibility, Accessibility, and Outcomes of Using Bystander Intervention for Problematic Alcohol Use
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | REV Conference Room, 123 Church Street, New Brunswick
Drs. Erika Montanaro and Annelise Mennicke (UNC Charlotte) will present work from an NIH-funded R15 examining how bystander intervention can be used to address problematic alcohol use. The talk will highlight the development and validation of measures assessing bystander feasibility, accessibility, and outcomes, informed by focus groups and interviews with diverse college students.

Open to all and free of charge – RSVP to revcenter@ssw.rutgers.edu

Rutgers Center for Research on Ending Violence Group Activity - “The Good Friend Game”
2026-02-12 13:30 - 15:00 | REV Conference Room, 123 Church Street, New Brunswick
Rutgers’ Center for Research on Ending Violence will host “The Good Friend Game,” an interactive, tabletop group activity developed by partners at the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center. Led by Drs. Annelise Mennicke and Erika Montanaro, the session engages participants in thinking through realistic bystander intervention strategies in risky alcohol-related situations, with a focus on building awareness, responsibility, and confidence to intervene.

RSVP required to revcenter@ssw.rutgers.edu

RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting featuring Dr. Schmidt "Targeting central GLP-1Rs to reduce drug-mediated behaviors”
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Deans Conference Room, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854
RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting Featuring Dr. Heath D. Schmidt (University of Pennsylvania)“Targeting Central GLP-1 Receptors to Reduce Drug-Mediated Behaviors”February 19 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Dean’s Conference Room (Busch)
Join Zoom Meeting
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The RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) welcomes Dr. Heath D. Schmidt, Professor of Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, for a seminar exploring how central GLP-1 receptor signaling influences motivated and drug-seeking behaviors. Dr. Schmidt’s research integrates preclinical models of addiction with cutting-edge molecular, circuit-level, and imaging approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets for substance use disorders. His work offers important insights into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction and the development of new pharmacological strategies to reduce drug use and relapse.
These events are for all TARP and RARC faculty and trainees, as well as collaborators and friends, so feel free to pass along the invitation to others. Food and drinks will be provided.

SSW Webinar - Addiction and Recovery: Where We Have Been, Where We Are Going
2026-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This course examines how the field of addiction treatment and recovery has evolved since the development of 12-step recovery spaces in the 1950’s, from societal conceptualizations about addiction to how treatment and evidence-based practices have shaped what we now call clinical addiction treatment. Particular attention will be paid to how paradigms, stigma, and oppressive systems have influenced and shaped addiction and treatment trends. Participants will critically examine the successes and pitfalls of addiction treatment as it stands today, including specific models and systems of recovery and what the field calls “evidence-based practices”. Special attention will be paid to how the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and neuropharmacology have informed what we know today about addiction, and what it means for integrative recovery strategies moving forward.
For more information, click here.

RARC Psychiatric & Behavior Genetics Workgroup - Kickoff Meeting - Featuring Jared Balboa
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Led by Drs. Jill Rabinowitz, Jessica Salvatore, and Sarah Brislin, the Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics Working Group brings together Rutgers scholars to advance understanding of the genetic basis of complex mental health outcomes and foster multidisciplinary collaboration.
The kickoff meeting will feature Dr. Jared V. Balbona, whose research uses genome-wide and family-based approaches to examine risk, resilience, and heterogeneity across psychiatric conditions, with a focus on substance use disorders

If you are interested in joining the working group or list serve, please complete the following survey (https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kdh4GjBeGHGlBI)
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RARC Interest Group on Cannabis featuring Elizabeth Minott, Rutgers Office of General Counsel
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
We are pleased to share that Elizabeth Minott, Senior Associate General Counsel from the Rutgers Office of General Counsel, will be joining an upcoming RARC Interest Group on Cannabis meeting to provide a legal and regulatory update. In light of the recent federal action to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, Elizabeth will help clarify what this change does, and does not, mean in the short term for Rutgers researchers and clinicians. The discussion will focus on managing common misconceptions, understanding the limits of executive actions, and grounding ongoing research and clinical work in the current legal reality.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 933 1417 6338
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SSW Webinar - Current Drug Trends and Emerging Drugs of Abuse
2026-03-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Many new drugs are making local and national headlines such as K2/Spice and Bath Salts. This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and information regarding synthetic cannabinoids, MDPV, Mephedrone, Kratom, Salvia and other designer drugs that have been emerging over the past few years. Webinar participants will be introduced to the physiology of these drugs and how they can possibly impact, mimic and exacerbate mental health disorders such as anxiety and depressive disorders. Epidemiologic trends in drug abuse in both youth and adults will be discussed as will the latest trends from the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services. Webinar participants will participate in interactive discussions and exercises in differential diagnosis of similar symptoms produced by these emerging drugs of abuse and other mental health disorders. Patterns of use, abilities for urine detection, and other legal aspect regarding these emerging drugs will be discussed. [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement.]
For more information, click here.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Differentiate the major elements the Federal Government uses when classifying drugs from schedule 1 through schedule 5.
Identify at least two differences (in terms of negative effects) that occur with the ingestion of synthetic cannabinoids.
State which class of drugs synthetic cannabinoids & bath salts (synthetic cathinones) are classified under in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Workshop participants will be able to list at least three negative side effects of each.
Compare differences that drugs of abuse such as Adderall, Oxycodone and Suboxone are classified under in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Workshop participants will be able to list three negative side effects of each drug listed in this lecture.
List and describe two different best practice therapy approaches regarding counseling clients who are abusing these emerging substances of abuse.
Discuss current legal issues both locally and nationally as they relate to using these emerging substances of abuse.

RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting featuring Dr. Bridget Matikainen-Ankey
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Deans Conference Room, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854
The RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) welcomes Dr. Bridget Matikainen-Ankney, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. Dr. Matikainen-Ankney’s work focuses on understanding how neural adaptations that emerge during weight gain persist over time and contribute to chronic overeating and weight fluctuation. Using molecular, circuit-, and systems-level approaches, her research investigates how obesogenic diets and environmental factors produce enduring changes in physiology and behavior, with implications for both obesity and addiction-related processes.

Date: Wednesday March 4
Time:1:00–2:00 PM
In person location: Dean’s Conference Room (Busch), 675 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway

Join Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96269550880?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 962 6955 0880; Passcode: [REDACTED]

RARC Digital Health Workgroup with Sarah Dauber - Developing and Testing Digital Interventions for Substance Use During Pregnancy and Postpartum
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Room D203, University Behavioral Health Care building, 671 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, 08854
Join us for the next RARC Digital Health Workgroup featuring Sarah Dauber, Vice President of Research and Evaluation at Partnership to End Addiction. Dr. Dauber will share insights from her federally funded research on developing and testing digital approaches to identify and address substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including work in partnership with home visiting programs. Her work highlights how technology can expand access to evidence-based screening and intervention during critical windows for parents and infants.
In-Person: Deans Conference Room, Research Tower, Busch Campus, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Virtual via Zoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96605435416?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 966 0543 5416; Passcode: [REDACTED]

NYSAM 2026 Intersection of Science, Treatment and Policy Conference - Together for Change: Advancing Addiction Care through Science and Policy
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 | New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street at Albany Street, New York, 10006
The conference will take place on March 6–7, 2026 at the New York Marriott Downtown and will feature state-of-the-art presentations on current issues in addiction medicine, treatment, and policy. This event is designed for physicians, medical students and residents, and addiction professionals, and offers opportunities to learn about recent scientific developments and connect with colleagues across New York and nationwide.
For more information, click here.

First Annual Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory Research Symposium
2026-03-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Douglass Student Center, Trayes Hall, 100 George Street, New Brunswick, 08901
RAD Collaboratory Research Symposium
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10:00am–4:00pm EDT
Douglass Student Center, Trayes Hall
100 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Douglass Campus)

The RAD Collaboratory is organized around several research areas, each led by a designated faculty area lead. Current research areas include the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine/Protein Data Bank and Artificial Intelligence for Society.

You can learn more about the Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory here: https://radcollaboratory.rutgers.edu/about/

Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Annual Symposium
2026-04-08 12:00 - 16:00 | CABM, Room 010, Busch Campus, Piscataway
Keynote: Dr. Debra Bangasser
Dr. Debbie Bangasser is a Professor of Neuroscience, a Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator, and the Director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. Dr. Bangasser is the Principal Investigator of the Neuroendocrinology and Behavior Laboratory, which investigates how stress across the lifespan alters vulnerability/resilience to substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Bangasser’s research program received the Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award from the Society for Neuroscience, which recognizes originality and creativity in research, and an American Psychological Association Presidential Citation.
In-Person Location: Center for Advanced Biotechnology & Medicine (CABM) Seminar Room 010 – 679 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Join Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/95834829230?pwd=[REDACTED]
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4th Annual Community Youth Mental Health Summit: Developing Solutions Through Partnership!
2026-04-13 09:00 - 14:00 | College Avenue Student Center
For those who have not attended the summit in the past, this event is different from typical conferences. The majority of the day is spent engaging in activities with other attendees to share information, resources, and form new partnerships. Last year we had over 160 unique organizations attend, ranging from parents and youth, to schools, to community- based mental health agencies, to hospital leaders, to state agencies and foundations. The goal of the summit is to increase community connections, so that families and youth can receive comprehensive and holistic mental health and wellness services. The Summit doesn’t just bring people together; it provides funding opportunities to encourage attendees to form partnerships across organizations. Summit attendees will again be eligible for partnership grants designed to foster new collaborations within communities. This past year, we were able to fund seven, $5,000 projects proposed by summit attendees. Registration for the summit and resource tables is on a first come first serve basis. In prior years there was a waitlist.
WHY ATTEND?
– Free lunch
– Spread the word about your organization at the resource fair
– Summit attendees are eligible for grant funding
– Form new community partnerships to strengthen your organization

RWJMS & RARC Eating Disorders Lecture with Dr. Kelly Klump - "Critical Roles for Puberty and Ovarian Hormones in Genetic Risk for Binge Eating: Evidence from Human and Animal Models"
2026-04-17 09:30 - 21:30 | CABM, Room 010, Busch Campus, Piscataway
Register to attend – click here!
RARC is co-sponsoring the Eating Disorders Lecture featuring Kelly L. Klump, Ph.D., MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor and Co-Director of the Michigan State University Twin Registry. Dr. Klump will present “Critical Roles for Puberty and Ovarian Hormones in Genetic Risk for Binge Eating: Evidence from Human and Animal Models” on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:30–10:30 AM ET at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), with a virtual attendance option available. Light breakfast will be served for in-person attendees, and RSVP is required.
April 17_Eating Disorders Lecture_Klump

Society of Addiction Psychology - Collaborative Perspectives On Addiction Annual Meeting
2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-05-02 17:00 | NJ
Addiction in Context: Addressing Social Determinants and Structural Drivers Through Interdisciplinary Science
The 14th Annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference (CPA2026) is pleased to invite researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse disciplines to submit proposals for our upcoming conference, focusing on the theme of “Addiction in Context: Addressing Social Determinants and Structural Drivers Through Interdisciplinary Science.” The conference will be held April 30 – May 2, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.
For more information, click here.
**RARC faculty planning to attend are encouraged to let us know (rarc @bhi.rutgers.edu) so we can help facilitate connections and share details about a social gathering being organized by RARC Associate Director Anne Fernandez.

GSAPP Webinar - A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Implementing Alcohol Moderation and Harm Reduction Strategies in Office-Based Practice
2026-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
For many people seeking help with alcohol problems, learning to drink more moderately and safely can be a realistic, sustainable goal. For others, managed drinking serves as a valuable first step toward abstinence—temporary or long-term. Whatever a client’s goals, clinicians must be prepared to help them assess drinking patterns and support positive, incremental change.
Although abstinence-only models have long dominated treatment, research and clinical practice increasingly support harm reduction strategies, including moderate drinking, as effective options for individuals with less severe or earlier-stage alcohol issues and as extremely helpful engagement strategies for those with more severe problems. This approach promotes flexibility, inclusivity, and greater engagement among clients who might otherwise avoid treatment.
Because office-based psychologists and other mental health therapists are often the first professionals consulted about alcohol concerns, all mental health practitioners—regardless of specialty—need the knowledge and skills to address these issues competently. This three-hour webinar offers a practical, evidence-informed toolkit featuring integrated behavioral and pharmacological interventions, case examples, and ethical considerations. Participants will gain additional confidence and skills to help clients achieve meaningful, sustainable improvements—whether their goals involve moderation or abstinence.
Live Zoom Webinar
Instructor: Arnold Washton, PhD
Instructional Level: Intermediate
For more information and registration, click here.

Rutgers Symposium on the Intersection Of Cognitive, Sensory And Affective Neuroscience
2026-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | NJ
Rutgers Symposium on the Intersection Of Cognitive, Sensory And Affective Neuroscience
Keynote Speakers:
Luis Pessoa, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland
Jacqueline Gottlieb, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neuroscience Columbia University
Location: Masker’s Barn – 9 Cataract Hollow Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

GSAPP Webinar - Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: What Every Therapist Needs to Know
2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is increasingly becoming a treatment tool sought out by clients. Clients often turn to known mental health professionals to help them assess if this is the right treatment for them. This webinar will leave you well equipped to conduct thoughtful conversation around ketamine assisted psychotherapy and leave you feeling confident to help others, or yourself, navigate the discussion surrounding whether KAP is the correct treatment tool to implement. This webinar can also help you decide whether you would like to begin working yourself providing ketamine-assisted therapy to your clients. This course provides an overview of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) where topics include: history of psychedelic assisted therapy, ethical considerations, current legal considerations, routes of administration, anatomy of KAP treatment, mental health challenges and issues which may be helped or improved by KAP, harm reduction, cultural/racial concerns and considerations, and the importance of increased accessibility for underserved populations. Resources for further learning and how to get started building your KAP practice will be provided.
For more information and registration, click here.

GSAPP Webinar - Courage, Psychology, and Medicine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
2026-05-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This session has three segments: 1) brief overview of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), highlight on the role of Medicine for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in recovery, and update the general practitioner on 2026 shifts in the opioid and overdose crises; 2) describe the role of best practices of a) Motivational Interviewing and b) harm reduction psychotherapy in the treatment of OUD and a case example of same; and 3) illustrate information relevant to treatment for loved ones of people with OUD including psychoeducation on a) the courage of recovering people, b) the harm of MOUD stigma, and c) the US Surgeon General recommended overdose reversal training. Audience participation is encouraged throughout the presentation and an exercise involving the case example will require audience participation. This session is aimed both at general practitioners who do not normally treat OUD as well as OUD treatment experts who are interested in a fresh take on the latest research and cutting-edge innovation.
Live Zoom Webinar
Instructor: Kevin Moore, PsyD
Instructional Level: Introductory
For more information and registration, click here.
