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• THE DESPERATE IDENTITIES OF DANGEROUS MEN: UNDERSTANDING MASS ATTACKERS BY UNDERSTANDING PERSONALITY DISORDERS

  • When
    January 30, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:15 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

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  Webinar INFORMATION
  

  How do we make sense of mass attackers? All too often we focus on things that happened to them:  school shooters were bullied, workplace attackers were terminated, and so on.  Yet, the overwhelming majority of people who experience such stressors do not become killers.  Such explanations fail to consider who the people were that these things happened to.  In other words, personality is often ignored as a factor in violence.  

  Though there is no profile of a mass attacker, there are common personality traits that occur in a wide range of perpetrators.  One commonality is that they are psychologically fragile people with profound vulnerabilities.  How these vulnerabilities manifest, however, varies dramatically.  Using the work of Theodore Millon and other personality researchers, this presentation examines critical dynamics that shed light on the psychology of mass killers.

  The presentation will begin with a brief overview of Millon's model of personality and how it differs from DSM-V-TR. Following this, several personality disorders will be discussed.  Each will be illustrated through the writings of perpetrators, highlighting how the traits increase the risk of violence. Understanding the dynamics of these perpetrators can aid in identifying people who may be on the path of violence.

  Participants who complete this activity will be able to:
  

  • Explain the connection between psychological fragility and violent behavior 
  • Describe two personality processes which can lead to people becoming more prone to violence.
  • List three personality disorders common in violent perpetrators.
    
    

  3.0 Continuing Education Hours
  

  

  with SPECIAL THANKS

  Pennsylvania Psychological Association

  This webinar is presented by a coalition of several
  State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations.

  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  Peter Langman, PhD

  Dr. Peter Langman is a psychologist whose research on school shooters has received international recognition. His book, Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters, was translated into German, Dutch, Finnish, Russian, and Serbian. His work has been cited in congressional testimony on Capitol Hill and he has been interviewed over 600 times by media outlets in 35 countries.

  After the Sandy Hook attack, the CEO of the American Psychological Association presented Dr. Langman’s recommendations on school safety to President Obama. He has presented at both the FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the FBI National Academy in Quantico. He has been an invited speaker at the National Counterterrorism Center and was hired by Homeland Security to train professionals in school safety. He has trained thousands of professionals in education, law enforcement, and mental health on the psychology of violent offenders.

  Dr. Langman maintains the largest online collection of materials relating to school shooters at schoolshooters.info, including over 600 documents totaling 70,000 pages. His book, School Shooters: Understanding High School, College, and Adult Perpetrators was published in 2015. From 2018 to 2023 , Dr. Langman was a researcher with the National Threat Assessment Center of the United States Secret Service. His latest book is Warning Signs: Identifying School Shooters Before They Strike. 

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  WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

  1st hour	Introduction to issues relating to explanations of causation of violence, relevant researchers and an overview of Theodore Millon's model of personality, and the perpetrators who will be discussed.  Discussion of concept of "desperate identities" and the perpetrators' rejection of society.
  2nd hour	Review of cases illustrating various manifestations of grandiosity and paranoia.
  3rd hour	Review of cases demonstrating masochism and sadism.

  

  CONTINUING EDUCATION DETAILS
  
  

  IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that APA CE rules require that we give credit to only those who attend the entire workshop.  Partial credit is not available.

  
  

  This webinar is intended for post-doctorate-level psychologists and is introductory.  Psychology graduate students and other licensed health and mental health providers are welcome to attend.

  The event is sponsored by the Idaho Psychological Association. The Idaho Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Idaho Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  

  Psychologists
  A total of 3.0 continuing education credits are available to psychologists for full attendance of this event.  No partial CE credit is available for this event.  

  Other health/mental health professionals
  This activity provides a total of 3.0 contact hours. Attendance letters will be provided. Contact your licensing board or professional association for your specific CE requirements.

  
  
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  IMPORTANT INFO ON
  ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION & MORE

  This activity will be held via Zoom.  Your attendance will be verified electronically by your logging-on/off of Zoom.

  In addition to the confirmation email that you will receive shortly after you register on this website, you will receive another email from ZOOM which will include the log-in information for the webinar.  The Zoom email will be sent sometime between now and the webinar date.  Please watch for that message.  If you don't see the Zoom email within a few days of the webinar, please check your spam/junk folder.  If you don't find the email there, please contact the IPA Office.

  Please plan to log-in early on the day of the event to give yourself wiggle room, as Zoom is often making security updates that may require a few extra minutes of log-in time.

  
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• BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE CONFERENCE (1-4 half days)

  • Start
    February 26, 2026
  • End
    March 01, 2026
  • Location
    Sun Valley Resort

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  Plan to join us for 16 education hours focused on epilepsy
  with time to ski, play and relax in Sun Valley. 
  

  Educational sessions are on Thursday afternoon and Friday through Sunday mornings. Both CME & CE will be offered. Preferred room rates are available at the Sun Valley Resort.  Discounted lift tickets will be available on site.  
  

  

  Advancing Epilepsy Care:
  From PNES to Precision Medicine

  Join us for an inspiring multi-day journey through the evolving landscape of epilepsy care — blending cutting-edge science, clinical insight, and innovative  technology. This year’s conference brings together leaders and learners from across disciplines to explore today’s most relevant topics in epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and research.
  

  Epilepsy is not a rare disorder, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. As a healthcare provider, it is likely you will work with patients with epilepsy during your career whether you treat children or adults. Seizures start for the first time in people over age 65 almost as often as they start in children.  

  This conference is for physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, NPs, PAs, RNs, social workers, EEG technologists & other professionals who care for patients with neurological conditions and other healthcare providers who wish to learn more about epilepsy.   

  INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING OR SPONSORSHIP?  Click here to contact our office.

  

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  Preview Of Topics:

  Clinical Foundations & Frontiers (Thurs afternoon)
  

  The conference opens with a deep dive into Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES), exploring the intersection of neurology and mental health. A neuropharmacology session follows, offering practical updates in medication management and emerging therapies. The afternoon continues with a session on Epilepsy Following Traumatic Brain Injury, focusing on risk factors, pathophysiology, and recovery. The day concludes with a Hosted Welcome Party — a chance to network, relax, and kick off an exciting weekend of collaboration and learning.

  
  Pediatric Focus (Fri morning) 

  Friday morning turns the spotlight to the unique challenges of pediatric epilepsy. Sessions explore key differences between pediatric and adult presentations, neuropsychological risks and outcomes, and the crucial process of transitioning from pediatric to adult care. The morning concludes with an engaging Case Presentation, illustrating real-world collaboration and problem-solving in pediatric epilepsy management. 

  
  Developmental & Genetic Epilepsies (Sat morning)  
  

  Saturday centers on Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE) and Precision Medicine. Presentations cover advances in personalized treatment strategies, genetics and inheritance patterns, and the future of targeted therapy. Later sessions examine Epilepsy Surgery and Implantable Devices, showcasing the latest surgical innovations and neurotechnology driving improved outcomes.

  
  Innovation & Emerging Topics (Sun morning)
  

  The final day explores the future of epilepsy care. Sessions highlight Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy and EEG, the role of Mood Disorders and emotional health, and the use of Virtual Reality in Affective Disorders. The weekend wraps up with a return to Neuropharmacology, tying together key insights from across the conference and looking ahead to the next era of epilepsy research and care.
  
  

  

  Schedule:

  THURSDAY - ADULT EPILEPSY & SEIZURES

  11:00AM	Registration desk opens & check-in
  1:15PM	Epilepsy Overview - presented by Robert Wechsler, MD *
  2:15PM	Advances in Functional Dissociative Seizures & FND (PNES) - presented by W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, MD *
  3:15PM	15-minute break
  3:30PM	Neuropharmacology Talk (Cannabinoids) - presented by Barry Gidal, PharmD *
  4:30PM	Feeding the Brain: The Gut Microbiome & Epilepsy - presented by Janel Schneider, MD *

  
  FRIDAY - PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY & SEIZURES
  
  

  7:00AM	Check-in & breakfast
  7:30AM	Affective Disorders - presented by W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, MD *
  8:30AM	Specialized Neuropsychology Assessments in Pediatric Epilepsy - presented by Kristina E. Patrick, PhD *
  9:30AM	15-minute break
  9:45AM	Bridging the Gap: Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Epilepsy - presented by Christine Koterba, PhD *
  10:45AM	The Changing Landscape of Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis, Treatment & Surgery - presented by Edward "Rusty" Novotny, Jr, MD *

  
  SATURDAY - DEVELOPMENTAL EPILEPTIC ENCEPHALOPATHIES (DEEs)
  
  

  7:00AM	Check-in & breakfast
  7:30AM	Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathies & Precision Therapies  - presented by Amy Brooks-Kayal, MD *
  8:30AM	Mainstreaming Epilepsy Genetics into Clinical Practice - presented by Fuki Marie Hisama, MD *
  9:30AM	15-minute break
  9:45AM	Neuropharmacology Talk (Serotonergic System) - presented by Raman Sankar, MD *
  10:45AM	Clinical Virtual Reality: A Brief Review of the Future - presented by Skip Rizzo, PhD *

  
  SUNDAY - SPECIAL TOPICS IN EPILEPSY
  
  

  7:00AM	Check-in & breakfast
  7:30AM	Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy & EEG - presented by John Stern, MD *
  8:30AM	Adding Insult to Injury:  Neuropsychological Sequelae of Post-Traumatic Seizures in Adults - presented by J. Audie Black, PhD *
  9:30AM	15-minute break
  9:45AM	Epilepsy Surgery: Past, Present, & Future - presented by Nicholas Poolos, MD *
  10:45AM	Implantable Devices for the Treatment of Epilepsy - presented by David E. Burdette, MD *

  
  

  

  Speakers:

  	J. "Audie" S. Black, PhD, ABN – Idaho Neuropsychology, PLLC, Boise, ID
  	Amy Brooks-Kayal, MD, FAES, FAAN, FANA - Dept of Neurology, UC Davis Health
  	David E. Burdette, MD - Corewell Health System Dept of Neurology, Grand Rapids, MI
  	Barry E. Gidal, PharmD, FAES - School of Pharmacy & Dept of Neurology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
  	Fuki Marie Hisama, MD - School of Medicine/Dept of Pediatrics, University of California Irvine
  	Christine Koterba, PhD, ABPP - Dept of Pediatric Psychology & Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University
  	W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAPNA, FAES, DLFAPA - Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School
  	Edward "Rusty" Novotny, Jr, MD - Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle
  	Kristina E. Patrick, PhD, ABPP, BCBA - Seattle Children's Hospital
  	Nicholas Poolos, MD, PhD - University of Washington Regional Epilepsy Center, Seattle, WA
  	Skip Rizzo, PhD - USC Dept of Psychiatry & the School of Gerontology
  	Raman Sankar, PhD, MD, FAAN, FAES - Division of Pediatric Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
  	Janel Schneider, MD, FAES - Neurology Diagnostics Group, WI
  	John M. Stern, MD, MA, FAES, FANA, FAAN - Dept of Neurology, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
  	Robert T. Wechsler, MD, PhD, FAES, FAAN - Consultants in Epilepsy & Neurology, Boise, ID

  

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  Location:

  SUN VALLEY RESORT
  #1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID  83353

  
  Call 800.786.8259
  Give them the dates & ask for the “BAND Conference Room Block”  
  NOTE: BAND’s educational & social activities will be at the Inn. 
  

  Or, book online at: https://book.passkey.com/go/BANDConf
  

  Per Sun Valley Resort policy: A deposit equaling your first night’s room charge, fees and taxes is due when you make your reservation. Please note all reservations are fully refundable up to 7 days prior to arrival; once inside 7 days of arrival the reservation is nonrefundable and all nights will be charged to the card on file. Sun Valley Resort policy is to charge for "no shows" as well as early departures made within 7 days of arrival.

  Check-in is at 4PM. Check-out is at 11AM.

  Discounted lift tickets will be available on site for BAND Conference attendees!
  
  

  Continuing Education Details:

  Conference sessions are intended for post-doctorate-level medical and mental health care providers.  Other licensed health and mental health providers and graduate students are welcome to attend.

  CME CREDITS

  St. Luke’s Health System designates this Live event for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  St Luke’s Health System is accredited by the Utah Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

  CE CREDITS
  
  

  The Idaho Psychological Association is a sponsor of this event. The Idaho Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Idaho Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  

  Psychologists
  Continuing education credits are available to psychologists for full attendance of approved sessions of this conference.  No CE credit is available for partial attendance of a session.    

  Other health/mental health professionals
  This activity provides a total of 16.0 contact hours. Attendance letters will be provided. Contact your licensing board or professional association for your specific CE requirements.

  PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:  This activity will be held in-person only.  Continuing education credit is awarded to participants who attend sessions in their entirety.  Breaks are noted on the SCHEDULE above.  A brief grace period of up to 10% of full session time (e.g., 6 minutes for a 1-hour session) with a maximum of 20 minutes for longer sessions (e.g., 20 minutes for a 6-hour session) may be applied.  CE credit(s) will be provided only to individuals who sign-in upon arrival, attend entire sessions and sign-out upon departure.  
  

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• IPA ANNUAL CONVENTION 2026 (Fri & Sat)

  • Start
    April 24, 2026
  • End
    April 25, 2026
  • Location
    St. Luke's Anderson Center

  
  Focus to be on autism. 

  More details to be available closer to the event dates.

  

  
  

  
  

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