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WA Professional Education Series: Psychology is Not Brain Science

Burgeoning research in recent decades has revealed fascinating details about the structure and function of the brain. However, the science of psychology does not depend on brain science.

Speaker: Keith Sonnanburg, Ph.D.

Keith Sonnanburg is a clinical psychologist with more than 40 years of experience in a wide variety of applied settings. He has practiced in medical, mental health and educational settings as clinician, consultant, supervisor and administrator. He has taught in graduate, undergraduate, continuing education, and community forums. His B.A. was in Philosophy, from State University of New York at Stony Brook. His M.A. in Psychology was received from the New School for Social Research (now The New School). The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology was awarded him by the University of Washington. Dr. Sonnanburg currently maintains a diversified private practice, near the Seattle Center, with a satellite office in Edmonds.

Please download the handout: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tv2dlz9nw2yrghtjpd2ce/ARS-Psych-Not-Brain-Science-Handout-013121.docx?

Objectives:
1. Enable participants to define the science of psychology
2. Distinguish psychological variables from neuropsychological variables
3. List psychological variables that can guide psychotherapy and counseling

Time: 11AM-12PM PST
1 Continuing Education credit will be administered for attending this training.

The Recovery Village Ridgefield has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7009. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Recovery Village Ridgefield is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NBCC credit is automatically accepted for National Certified Counselors recertification. Most state Professional Counselor Licensure Boards readily accept NBCC credit for licensure renewal. In order to be certain, contact your board directly for information on their continuing education requirements.

Feb 22, 2021 11:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)