Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: Virtual

Future:

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (May, July, September). This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Group usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month (hence the name).

Status of Group: Full/closed. Please contact Joel if you want to be on a waitlist for an opening.

Potential Agenda:

• TBD, bring a case!

Our no-cost, open group for professionals interested in connecting with others while learning ACT. Groups meet on the third Friday of each month. Format varies but includes discussion of ACT concepts and strategies, case consultations, and a wide range of other topics. Groups are currently meeting on Zoom.

This meeting will be hosted by Joel. Please email him with questions or agenda items.

Possible Agenda items:

• TBD

We always prioritize salient and pressing concerns, questions, and topics!

Bring a case!

Evolution Science & Behavior (EvoS) Book Club.

We usually meet on the (second or) third Wednesday evening of each month.

Agenda. We will read through end of chapter 2 of Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire.

Please RSVP if you are new to the group.

Time: Now meeting in person at 6:00 pm.

Location: TBD. Watch for a separate email or text with reminder about address.

BTW: Get a taste of what EvoS Book Club is about by watching this video (whole video but relevance especially demonstrated >1:00 into the talk).

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: In Person

Future: 8/04/25, Virtual

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (May, July, September). This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Our no-cost, open group for professionals interested in connecting with others while learning ACT. Groups meet on the third Friday of each month. Format varies but includes discussion of ACT concepts and strategies, case consultations, and a wide range of other topics. Groups are currently meeting on Zoom.

This meeting will be hosted by Steve. Please email him with questions or agenda items.

Possible Agenda items:

• TBD

We always prioritize salient and pressing concerns, questions, and topics!

Bring a case!

Evolution Science & Behavior (EvoS) Book Club.

We usually meet on the (second or) third Wednesday evening of each month.

Agenda. Have your little mind BLOWN by Iain McGilchrist’s The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World (buy). Agenda: read Chapters 10 through end.

Please RSVP if you are new to the group.

Time: Now meeting in person at 6:00 pm.

Location: TBD. Now meeting at various local restaurants! Watch for a separate email or text with reminder about address.

BTW: Get a taste of what EvoS Book Club is about by watching this video (whole video but relevance especially demonstrated >1:00 into the talk).

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: Virtual

Future:

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (May, July, September). This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Group usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month (hence the name). Meeting on Third Monday in May to avoid Memorial Day.

Status of Group: Full/closed. Please contact Joel if you want to be on a waitlist for an opening.

Potential Agenda:

• TBD, bring a case!

Presented by BRIAN C. PILECKI, PHD

SAVE THE DATE!

Part of the Friday Lunch Series offered by Psychology Specialists of Maine

Use SMACT discount code for 10% off. Register Here.

Our no-cost, open group for professionals interested in connecting with others while learning ACT. Groups meet on the third Friday of each month. Format varies but includes discussion of ACT concepts and strategies, case consultations, and a wide range of other topics. Groups are currently meeting on Zoom.

This meeting will be hosted by Joel. Please email Joel with questions or agenda items.

Possible Agenda items:

• TBD

We always prioritize salient and pressing concerns, questions, and topics!

Bring a case!

Evolution Science & Behavior (EvoS) Book Club.

We usually meet on the (second or) third Wednesday evening of each month.

Agenda. Have your little mind BLOWN by Iain McGilchrist’s The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World (buy). Agenda: read through Chapter 9.

Please RSVP if you are new to the group.

Time: Now meeting in person at 6:00 pm.

Location: TBD. Now meeting at various local restaurants! Watch for a separate email or text with reminder about address.

BTW: Get a taste of what EvoS Book Club is about by watching this video (whole video but relevance especially demonstrated >1:00 into the talk).

Many of us did not receive substantive training in private practice management during graduate school. We are here to fill that need and offer a friendly space to get together online to discuss the tricky issues that can arise managing a practice.

Private Practice Salon is a bimonthly group open to any SMACT members interested in focusing on the “nuts and bolts” of private practice management. We would love to have you join us! Feel free to drop in when needed or show up regularly.

Topics have included: insurance and client billing, documentation (progress notes, practice policies, informed consent), Telehealth, scheduling, navigating cancelations, EHRs (e.g., SimplePractice), and responding to medical records requests. The agenda is open and decided upon at the start of each meeting.

Meets on second Fridays from 8:00 to 9:30 am and we will meet every other month.

The upcoming schedule is as follows:

• Friday May 9th

Anyone interested in attending the group, or if you have any questions, please feel free to email Susan at spenza@mac.com

Agenda: Open

Cost: No charge to SMACT members.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: Virtual

Future:

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (May, July, September). This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Group usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month (hence the name).

Status of Group: Full/closed. Please contact Joel if you want to be on a waitlist for an opening.

Potential Agenda:

• TBD, bring a case!

Our no-cost, open group for professionals interested in connecting with others while learning ACT. Groups meet on the third Friday of each month. Format varies but includes discussion of ACT concepts and strategies, case consultations, and a wide range of other topics. Groups are currently meeting on Zoom.

This meeting will be hosted by Joel. Please email Joel with questions or agenda items.

Possible Agenda items:

• TBD

We always prioritize salient and pressing concerns, questions, and topics!

Bring a case!

Evolution Science & Behavior (EvoS) Book Club.

We usually meet on the (second or) third Wednesday evening of each month.

Agenda. Have your little mind BLOWN by Iain McGilchrist’s The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World (buy). Agenda: read through Chapter 6.

Please RSVP if you are new to the group.

Time: Now meeting in person at 6:00 pm.

Location: TBD. Now meeting at various local restaurants! Watch for a separate email or text with reminder about address.

BTW: Get a taste of what EvoS Book Club is about by watching this video (whole video but relevance especially demonstrated >1:00 into the talk).

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: Virtual

Future:

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (March, May, July) for a while to try out that rhythm. This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Group usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month (hence the name).

Status of Group: Full/closed. Please contact Joel if you want to be on a waitlist for an opening.

Potential Agenda:

• ACT and OCD

• ACT and End-of-Life challenges

Our no-cost, open group for professionals interested in connecting with others while learning ACT. Groups meet on the third Friday of each month. Format varies but includes discussion of ACT concepts and strategies, case consultations, and a wide range of other topics. Groups are currently meeting on Zoom.

This meeting will be hosted by Joel. Please email Joel with questions or agenda items.

Possible Agenda items:

• TBD

We always prioritize salient and pressing concerns, questions, and topics!

Bring a case!

Presented by Joel Guarna, PhD

Part of the Friday Lunch Series offered by Psychology Specialists of Maine

Available as 2 hour (11 am to 1 pm) or 1 hour (lunchtime only) training.

Use SMACT5 discount code when registering for $5 off. Register Here.

Many of us did not receive substantive training in private practice management during graduate school. We are here to fill that need and offer a friendly space to get together online to discuss the tricky issues that can arise managing a practice.

Private Practice Salon is a bimonthly group open to any SMACT members interested in focusing on the “nuts and bolts” of private practice management. We would love to have you join us! Feel free to drop in when needed or show up regularly.

Topics have included: insurance and client billing, documentation (progress notes, practice policies, informed consent), Telehealth, scheduling, navigating cancelations, EHRs (e.g., SimplePractice), and responding to medical records requests. The agenda is open and decided upon at the start of each meeting.

Beginning in January we will be changing the time PPS is offered to second Fridays from 8:00 to 9:30 am and we will meet every other month.

The upcoming schedule is as follows:

• Friday March 14th

• Friday May 9th

Anyone interested in attending the group, or if you have any questions, please feel free to email Susan at spenza@mac.com

Agenda: Open

Cost: No charge to SMACT members.

Evolution Science & Behavior (EvoS) Book Club.

We usually meet on the (second or) third Wednesday evening of each month.

Agenda. We are currently reading a real banger of a science book, Iain McGilchrist’s The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World (buy). Agenda for February: read through Chapter 4.

Please RSVP if you are new to the group.

Time: Now meeting in person at 6:00 pm at a local restaurant.

Location: TBD. Watch for a separate email or text with reminder about address.

BTW: Get a taste of what EvoS Book Club is about by watching this video (whole video but relevance especially demonstrated >1:00 into the talk).

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: In-Person @ Teresa’s (this is a change from the original schedule)

Future:

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (March, May, July) for a while to try out that rhythm. This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Group usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month (hence the name).

Status of Group: Full/closed. Please contact Joel if you want to be on a waitlist for an opening.

Potential Agenda:

• ACT and OCD

• ACT and End-of-Life challenges

Our no-cost, open group for professionals interested in connecting with others while learning ACT. Groups meet on the third Friday of each month. Format varies but includes discussion of ACT concepts and strategies, case consultations, and a wide range of other topics. Groups are currently meeting on Zoom.

This meeting will be hosted by Joel. Please email Joel with questions or agenda items.

Possible Agenda items:

• TBD

We always prioritize salient and pressing concerns, questions, and topics!

Bring a case!

Evolution Science & Behavior (EvoS) Book Club.

We usually meet on the (second or) third Wednesday evening of each month.

Agenda. We are currently reading a real banger of a science book, Iain McGilchrist’s The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World (buy). Agenda for February: read through Chapter 2.

Please RSVP if you are new to the group.

Time: Now meeting in person at 6:30 pm

Location: TBD. Watch for a separate email or text with reminder about address.

BTW: Get a taste of what EvoS Book Club is about by watching this video (whole video but relevance especially demonstrated >1:00 into the talk).

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Status of Group: Closed. Please contact Joel if you want to join another study group or be on a waitlist for an opening. Group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, alternating between Zoom and in-person (see below).

Agenda:

• TBD; bring a case!

Location: In-Person @ Teresa’s Zoom due to weather

Future:

• Tentative plan: We will hold in-person meetings on alternating months (Feb, April, June, August) for a while to try out that rhythm. This is an increase in the in-person meetings per expressed preference by group members and is an increase from the rate of quarterly/seasonal meetings.

Facilitated by Joel Guarna, PhD.

Group usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month (hence the name).

Status of Group: Full/closed. Please contact Joel if you want to be on a waitlist for an opening.

Potential Agenda:

• ACT and OCD. Please bring a case or clinical challenge for this discussion.