DESCRIPTION: Embarking on retirement is a significant transition for any professional, and for mental health providers, it comes with its own set of ethical challenges and clinical considerations. This presentation will detail the relevant clinical, ethical, and legal considerations for the provision of advanced planning for psychologists. Topics covered will include how to identify a professional executor, managing client transitions, outlining a framework for ethical decision-making, and creating a strategic plan for times of uncertainty in the form of a professional will. Dr. Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. will guide you through the process and provide you with the tools and insights needed to ensure that your departure from active practice is handled in an ethical, responsible, and professional manner.

BIO:
Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. is the Founder and Principal Psychologist of Therapy Changes, a multispecialty group psychology practice in San Diego, California. She is an active member of the San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) and Chair of the SDPA Ethics Committee. Dr. Perper has been providing professional training courses on topics related to the standards of ethical practice in psychology since 2011. Dr. Perper specializes in complicated grief and is recognized for her compassion and skill in helping clients heal from trauma and working with victims of crime. In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Perper provides consultation and expert
testimony and review for forensic cases.