How to Examine Mental Health Experts

Transcription

1 Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section How to Examine Mental Health Experts A Practical Plan LIVE PROGRAM AND LIVE WEBCAST: MARCH 6, 2014 Live program will be at the CBA-CLE Classroom 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO Important Half-Day Program! This course will meet several objectives: IDENTIFY the key mindset with which to approach the examination of mental health experts UNDERSTAND what reliable testimony really means LEARN the PLAN Model, a practical four-step framework based in caselaw and in psychology's literature and ethics, to examine mental health experts, their work, and their testimony APPLY the PLAN Model to specific examination issues VIDEO REPLAYS: MARCH 28, 2014 Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 3 General CLE Credits REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM ONLINE! Go to

2 How to Examine Mental Health Experts A Practical Plan LIVE PROGRAM AND LIVE WEBCAST: MARCH 6, 2014 Live program will be at the CBA-CLE Classroom 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO Examining mental health experts can be confusing, even daunting. This course offers a practical framework with which to conduct effective examinations of mental health experts and to organize legal arguments based on the expert testimony. Although the course is oriented to family lawyers, any lawyer who deals with mental health experts will benefit from this course. REGISTER TODAY! VIDEO REPLAYS: MARCH 28, 2014 Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 3 General CLE Credits DID YOU KNOW... CBA-CLE has added NEW LAWYER SECTION MEMBER PRICING to half and full-day live & webcast seminars and Institutes! REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM ONLINE! Go to

3 PROGRAM AGENDA 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Introduction and Welcome 9:10 am Programming (includes one 15-minute break mid-morning) Identify the key mindset with which to approach the examination of mental health experts Understand what reliable testimony really means Learn the PLAN Model, a practical four-step framework based in caselaw and in psychology's literature and ethics, to examine mental health experts, their work, and their testimony Apply the PLAN Model to specific examination issues 12:00 pm Adjourn MEET YOUR PRESENTER John A. Zervopoulos, Ph.D., J.D., ABPP PsychologyLaw Partners, Dallas, TX John A. Zervopoulos is a lawyer and a forensic psychologist. He received his B.A. from Wheaton College in 1974, his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of North Texas in 1981, and his J.D. from SMU's Dedman School of Law. He is board certified in forensic psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. In his psychology practice of 25 years, he specialized in conducting court-appointed psychological evaluations and court-appointed counseling in a broad range of family law cases. Currently, Dr. Zervopoulos directs PsychologyLaw Partners, a forensic consulting service that helps lawyers to critique mental health reports and materials and to develop strategies for mental health evidence in court. Dr. Zervopoulos has written two books published by the American Bar Association. His latest book, How to Examine Mental Health Experts was published in May His first book, Confronting Mental Health Evidence, was published in In addition, Dr. Zervopoulos publishes PsychologyLaw Brief, a semi-monthly that offers practice tips for managing mental health evidence and testimony.

4 WHAT S NEW AT CBA-CLE? THE CBA-CLE PASS Are you a Pass Holder? With this incredible resource, you get unlimited access to the best catalog of CLE seminars in Colorado, all at a fraction of what you would normally pay! With your choice of a Basic or Elite Pass: CLE decisions are made easy you don t have to miss any programs with the CLE Pass! Budget in advance: You won t go over your CLE budget for the year! Content is available 24/7/365 Get the latest updates and content at your fingertips Sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge and stay competitive Have access to all practice areas and Ethics programs Choose from thousands of courses available: On-demand, just a click away Receive the CLE credits you need to satisfy your compliance requirements Pick and choose the live seminars that are right for you (for Elite Pass Holders) Tune into live webcasts anytime from the comfort of your home or office (for Elite Pass Holders) For more information, go to for the information & enrollment packet. We also have substantial discounts for firm pricing. Call us at or for info on firm pricing. WEBCAST INFORMATION WEBCASTING IS GREEN! Course materials are provided in PDF format to all webcast attendees. If you prefer to receive the materials in paper form, you must make this request at the time of registration; the materials will be shipped when available and we cannot guarantee that you will receive them prior to the program. WEBCASTING IS EASY! THE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Your computer should have a 500 MHz or higher processor and at least 128 mb of RAM A connection to the Internet of at least 700 kbps is highly recommended, and most people now have connections at that speed or faster. Check your speed now (or go to Course materials are delivered in PDF format. You will need a recent version of Adobe Reader. Free Download here: Adobe Flash Player v. 11.X or higher (Free Download here: Tablets and ios devices will need a web browser and a high speed wi-fi connection. Our video is encoded HTML5 compliant x264 format which will play on any contemporary device with sufficient bandwidth. You will also need a sound card and speakers, and a current web browser TIPS FOR A BETTER WEBCAST EXPERIENCE: aspx#webcastvod You will receive a confirmation and instructions to view the webcast via upon registration.

5 HOW TO EXAMINE MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS - A PRACTICAL PLAN Register by PHONE when using VISA, MC or AmEx In Denver: (303) Toll-Free: (888) Or FAX form to when using VISA, MC or AmEx FAX to: (303) Or MAIL form to CLE in Colorado 1900 Grant St, Suite 300 Denver, CO PROGRAM ORDER FORM Or Register ONLINE when using VISA, MC or AmEx Go to STEP 1 - REGISTRATION TYPE: (Select live program, live webcast, or video replay) LIVE PROGRAM: MARCH 6, In Denver at the CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant St., Suite 300 (HL030614L) LIVE WEBCAST: MARCH 6, Must have access to high-speed internet (HL030614W) VIDEO REPLAY: MARCH 28, Please indicate video replay location: Denver: CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300 (HL030614V) Colorado Springs: 421 S. Tejon Street, Suite 100 (HL030614VCS) Grand Junction: 1250 E. Sherwood Drive (HL030614VGJ) STEP 2 - MATERIALS FORMAT: Materials on Flash Drive (pick up at conference) Printed Book (pick up at conference) STEP 3 - REGISTRATION CATEGORIES: Non-member: CBA Member: CBA Health Law Section Member: Government Agency: CBA Litigation Section Member: New Lawyer - CBA Health Law or Litigation Section Member; in practice 3 years or less: Paralegal/ Legal Support Staff: CLE Elite Pass Holder:...FREE PROGRAM ORDER FORM TOTAL HOMESTUDY ORDER FORM To receive CLE Credit you must purchase both the course materials AND the recorded seminar. STEP 1 - SELECT DESIRED PRODUCT FORMAT: Video-On-Demand (HL030614LN) MP3 Audio Download (HL030614J) Paper course materials and recorded homestudy on CD-Rom (HL030614D) STEP 2 - SELECT PAYMENT CATEGORY: Non-member: CBA Member: Elite CLE Pass Holder (MP3 and VOD ONLY):...FREE Basic CLE Pass Holder: (MP3 and VOD ONLY)...FREE NOTE: Step 3 is for course materials only purchases. Skip this step if you purchased the HOMESTUDY. STEP 3 - COURSE MATERIALS ONLY: (Paper Only - HL030614C): Non-member: 125 CBA Member: 95 Price Shipping & Handling Subtotal Applicable Sales Tax (7.62% Denver, 4% RTD and 2.9% rest of Colo.) NOTE: Shipping & handling only applies to orders you receive via mail. Materials will be mailed to you approximately 2 weeks after live program. HOMESTUDY TOTAL Name Atty. Reg. # Firm/Organization Address Street Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) Enclosed is my check made payable to CBA-CLE VISA MasterCard AmEx Credit Card # Exp. Date Signature Required for credit card orders CLE Use Only: Check #: Approval #:

6 How to Examine Mental Health Experts A Practical Plan Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section LIVE PROGRAM AND LIVE WEBCAST: MARCH 6, 2014 Live program will be at the CBA-CLE Classroom 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO VIDEO REPLAYS: MARCH 28, 2014 Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction CLE CREDITS: Submitted for 3 General CLE Credits REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM ONLINE! Go to Grant Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No Denver, CO