3.0 Credit Hours
Nan Klein, PhD
Dr. Nan Klein has dedicated nearly three decades to advancing the profession of psychology in Utah, serving as the Director of Professional Affairs (DPA) for the Utah Psychological Association (UPA) until the end of 2025. Following her tenure as DPA, Dr. Klein continues her commitment to UPA as the organization’s Professional Affairs Consultant.
During her time as DPA, Dr. Klein played a pivotal role in managing the unanimous passage of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) during the 2017 Utah legislative session. Her leadership was instrumental in Utah becoming the second state to join the national compact, which regulates the provision of telepsychology and temporary, face-to-face psychological services across state boundaries.
Dr. Klein’s dedication to advocacy within the field of psychology has been recognized through multiple awards. Most notably, in February 2024, she received the fourth Lifetime Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association, honoring her sustained and impactful contributions to the profession.
Program Description
Overview of PSYPACT: A Decade of Growth and Current Developments
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) was first legislated in Arizona in 2015. Over the following ten years, PSYPACT has grown substantially, now encompassing 43 U.S. states and territories. This expansion allows licensed psychologists to offer telepsychology services and provide temporary in-person psychological care across state and territorial boundaries.
In 2025, progress toward interjurisdictional practice continued as four additional states (Hawaii, Iowa, Massachusetts, and New York) introduced PSYPACT legislation. These states have not yet enacted the proposed laws, but their efforts reflect a growing interest in participation. Alaska and New Mexico have also pre-filed PSYPACT bills for consideration in the 2026 legislative session.
Workshop Focus
This workshop provides a thorough review of the historical context and legal foundations that shaped PSYPACT. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how PSYPACT emerged and the factors that have influenced its expansion.
Current PSYPACT Requirements, Privileges, and Limitations
The session will clarify the current requirements for joining PSYPACT, outlining the privileges available to psychologists and the limitations they need to consider. This includes an overview of the rules for telepsychology and temporary in-person services between member jurisdictions.
New Pathways to Educational Requirements
Participants will be introduced to the latest pathways established by the PSYPACT Commission in 2025, which help psychologists fulfill the educational requirements for the E.Passport and the Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC).
Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Considerations
The workshop will also address key legal, ethical, and clinical considerations for interjurisdictional psychological services. Risk management topics related to cross-border practice will be discussed, providing attendees with practical guidance for telepsychology and temporary practice.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the historical drivers and legal foundations of PSYPACT.
- Explain current PSYPACT requirements, limitations, and new pathways to meet educational requirements.
- Understand legal, ethical, and risk management issues.
- Evaluate whether PSYPACT aligns with their professional goals and practice model.
Registration:
Members:
- On or before March 6, 2026: $75
- After March 6, 2026: $100
Non-Members
- On or before March 5, 2026: $125
- After March 6, 2026: $225
Students
- Student/Resident UPA Members: Free
- Non-members Students: $15
6.0 Credit Hours
Ethics is Needed for Licensure in 2026
Presented by: John D. Gavazzi, PsyD ABPP
Course Descriptions
Morning Session: Ethics, Morality, and Clinical Practice through Dante's Inferno
This workshop explores the complex interplay between ethics, morality, and clinical practice through the unique lens of Dante’s Inferno. Participants embark on a metaphorical journey through “Ethics Hell,” examining how suboptimal ethical decision-making leads to professional missteps and discovering strategies to rise above these challenges and embrace aspirational ethical practice.
Using the acculturation model of ethical development, the workshop provides a practical framework for integrating personal and professional values into clinical practice. Through real-world vignettes and experiential exercises, participants analyze how assimilated, separated, and marginalized strategies produce ethical dilemmas and learn to prevent them.
The workshop will include time for participants to work through ethical vignettes along with instructor-led comments on the process.
Learning Objectives for Morning Sesson:
By the end of this program, the workshop participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between compliance-based and aspirational ethical approaches, explaining how an over-reliance on rules can lead to rigid, legalistic practices that miss the broader spirit of ethical principles.
- Analyze how values-based ("separated") strategies can lead to specific countertransference reactions (e.g., over-protection, value imposition) and undermine evidence-based care and patient autonomy.
- Predict the potential negative outcomes for client care and professional practice associated with the assimilated, separated, and marginalized ethical acculturation styles.
- Evaluate a complex ethical dilemma from both an assimilated (rule-based) and separated (values-based) perspective, contrasting the different courses of action and their implications.
- Identify two specific strategies to move toward integrated practice patterns
Afternoon Session: AI Technologies: Ethics Use Cases & Potential Pitfalls
This workshop delves into the intersection of psychology, ethics, decision-making, and large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of LLMs, the significance of effective prompting, practical applications, core ethical principles, and the Ethical Acculturation Model. The session will also explore strategies for incorporating LLMs into clinical practice and ethical decision-making processes. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities with AI tools to enhance their learning experience. Active participation and interaction are essential components of this workshop.
Learning Objectives for Afternoon Session:
By the end of this program, the workshop participants will be able to:
- List three current use cases of LLMs in the practice of psychology;
- Describe two ethical issues when using any AI technology, including the potential for algorithmic bias and its impact on diverse populations;
- Use one prompt for ethical decision-making for any large language model, considering the potential for culturally biased outputs; and,
- Apply personal moral values in context of professional ethics for one vignette using a large language model as a guide.
About the Presenter:
Dr. John Gavazzi is a psychologist, Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, who has been in practice since 1990. His career spans clinical work, ethics education, and forensic consultation. In addition to maintaining a private practice, Dr. Gavazzi serves as an expert witness for legal teams across the United States as well as the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. Dr. Gavazzi also provides consultation services to the Bureau of Disability Determination.
With over 25 years dedicated to ethics education, he is a frequent presenter on topics including professional ethics, decision-making, and mental health law. His expertise has been recognized with the Ethics Educator of the Year award from both the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (2013) and the American Psychological Association (2014).
Dr. Gavazzi is the founder of the widely-read blog, Ethics and Psychology (www.ethicalpsychology.com), which explores the intersection of ethics, morality, philosophy, technology, and healthcare for an international audience, amassing over 11 million page views. His leadership includes serving as Past President of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and Past Chair of its Ethics Committee, underscoring his enduring commitment to advancing the highest ethical standards in the profession.
Registration:
Members:
- On or before February 20, 2026: $150
- After February 20, 2026: $175
Non-Members
- On or before February 20, 2026: $200
- After February 20, 2026: $225
Students
- Student/Resident UPA Members: Free
- Non-members Students: $15
Utah Psychological Association