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Utilizing the Transformative Model of Internal Family Systems in the Treatment of Risky Behaviors: Substance Use Disorder, Self-Injury, and Eating Disorders

Room Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s)

Megan Colvin MA & Andrea Wiele PLPC

Description

Although the model has been in existence and practice for several decades, Internal Family Systems has gained tremendous ground in the treatment of risky behaviors in recent years. This integrative treatment approach includes evidence-based interventions drawing from CBT, somatic, psychodynamic, and Gestalt frameworks.
This presentation will give participants a hands-on opportunity to practice IFS and to learn how to apply the IFS principles in their respective practices. There will be ample research-based case studies presented, as well as anecdotal.

Objectives

  • Identify the main components of the IFS model and apply them in practice
  • Utilize IFS interventions in practice as they pertain to risky behaviors
  • Practice somatic exercises while discussing complex trauma case studies
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Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers

Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers

We are a network of faith-based, peer, and community organizations that restore and rebuild lives and families seeking recovery from substance use disorders through immediate access and long-term relationships.

mcrsp.org

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Arbo, Susie

A South Dakota State University Graduate, in 2005 Susie Arbo received her Masters of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development. Susie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is also a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol & Drug Counselor.  Previously working as a school counselor, a drug court counselor, and a community mental health therapist, Susie Arbo now owns and operates a large group private practice, Country Crossroads Counseling, LLC, where she enjoys helping children, teenagers, and adults work through their issues to live a positive and productive life. One unique part of her practice is that it is located in a horse barn in the country near Kingsville, MO. She often uses animals and nature as part of her therapeutic approach. 

An experienced speaker, Susie Arbo enjoys encouraging people to help them achieve their life goals. She is passionate about getting the word out about mental health to the masses. Mrs. Arbo has spoken to thousands of people at schools, businesses, and conferences across the country. 

Susie has spent a lifetime in and out of the saddle around horses, competing at the national level.   A proud KC Chiefs fan, Susie has spent 13 seasons cheering on the KC Chiefs as a cheerleader and by riding the horse Warpaint at home games and appearances.  

In her personal life, Susie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the lake, riding and showing horses and is a BIG Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Presentations

Keynote: Living Your Best Life: Elevate Your Professional and Personal Well-being!

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Keynote: Living Your Best Life: Elevate Your Professional and Personal Well-being!

Paradise Ballroom ABC

 

Speaker(s): Susie Arbo

Description:

“Living Your Best Life!” is an energizing and motivating presentation, focusing on how to be the best version of yourself you can be. Whether you work in community mental health, a substance abuse field, a school, private practice, a prison, or a hospital setting, “Living Your Best Life” is designed to help even the most seasoned clinicians and administration professionals continue to learn to care for themselves mentally and emotionally and find joy in their career.  

This motivating session will focus on self care, time management skills, stress reduction, and learning to find a balance between your work and home life.  With the demand being so high since the pandemic in mental health professions, we don’t want to see our fellow colleges burnout.   This presentation will give attendees valuable tools they can use immediately in their professional and personal life, which in turn, not only helps themselves, but also benefits the people they live and work with.  This is an empowering presentation that will inspire mental health professionals to feel positive about their life and rekindle and enhance their passion for this caring profession. 

Objectives

  • After participating in the session, attendees will have learned 10 self care strategies.  
  • After participating in this session, attendees will learn 5 coping strategies to manage stress and their time effectively.  
  • After participating in this session, attendees will learn 5 techniques to help them identify balance between personal and their professional life. 
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Cradling Minds, Shaping Futures: A Journey into the Heart of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Room Leeward 74-75

Speaker(s)

Bre-Ann Slay, PsyD, LP, IMH-E

Description

Join us for an insightful presentation delving into the fundamentals of infant and early childhood mental health. We’ll navigate the critical definitions that form the foundation of this field, providing a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and nuances involved in nurturing the mental well-being of our youngest minds. From developmental milestones to risk factors, we’ll explore the key components that shape early emotional health.
The session will come to life with a compelling case presentation, offering a real-world glimpse into the complexities faced by infants, young children, and their caregivers. We’ll then shift our focus to discuss various treatment options, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and evidence-based practices. Together, we’ll explore the role of caregivers, educators, home visitors, law makers, health professionals, and mental health professionals in creating a supportive environment for optimal mental health and lifestyle outcomes.

Objectives

  • Define infant and early childhood mental health
  • Define infant and early childhood mental health
  • Describe ways in which professionals can support the wellbeing of young children
  • Identify the importance and long-term outcomes of optimal early health
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Healing Hearts, Reuniting Families: Exploring Parental Trauma and Attachment in Foster Care

Room Leeward 74-75

Speaker(s)

Bre-Ann Slay, PsyD, LP, IMH-E

Description

This presentation aims to increase understanding of infant mental health within the context of the foster care system. It explores the lasting effects of early trauma on both parental functioning and child development, emphasizing the intergenerational transmission of trauma. Practical strategies to support parents and caregivers in meeting case plan requirements are discussed, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed approaches and individualized support.

Objectives

1. Increase knowledge and understanding of infant mental health in the context of the foster care system
2. Explore the long-term impact of early trauma on parental functioning and child development
3. Identify strategies to support parents/caregivers in meeting case plan requirements

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Meeting the Need: Early Child Mental Health

Room Leeward 74-75

Speaker(s)

Laine Young-Walker, MD

Description

I will discuss early child interventions that I have worked and continue to work on.

Objectives

  • Identify successful elements of Early Child Positive Behavior Supports Initiative in Boone County
  • Understand Child Parent Psychotherapy
  • Describe elements of Positive Parenting program
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Families of Treatment Refusers: The Neglected Victims of Untreated Mental Health Problems

Room Wingate 60-61

Speaker(s)

Melanie VanDyke, PhD

Description

A substantial portion of individuals with mental health problems do not seek the help they need. Family and friends struggle to understand why, especially when the disorder negatively impacts their lives. They may wrongfully conclude the treatment refuser is willfully choosing to be impaired, which can lead them to react in ways that are counterproductive, resulting in substantial family conflict. This presentation explains why some people behavior in ways that are incompatible with recovery. It introduces a concept called recovery avoidance and offers suggestions for how to respond to it constructively.
This interactive presentation will present the 5 steps of the Family Wellbeing Approach and provide examples of working with diverse family members of treatment refusers with emotional disorders.
First Step: PREPARE FOR CRISES:
The first step is to plan for the development and implementation of a sample family Crisis Plan.
Second Step: CLARIFY THE PROBLEM & SET REALISTIC GOALS
Then, the audience will be introduced to assessment forms that were designed to help families identify the impact of recovery avoidance on their lives and prioritize the changes they want to make.
Third Step: INCREASE ACTIVITY YOU VALUE
The third step shows how to build a plan to increase valued activity for a sample family member.
Fourth Step: DECREASE FAMILY DISTRESS & CONFLICT
Then, the audience will see how to develop a plan to decrease family distress and conflict for a sample family.
Fifth Step: PROMOTE RECOVERY-COMPATIBLE BEHAVIOR IN THE FAMILY MEMBER WITH RECOVERY AVOIDANCE
The final step includes developing a plan to promote recovery-compatible behavior in the person who is exhibiting recovery avoidance.

Objectives

  • Describe the 5 Steps of the Family Wellbeing Approach (FWBA)
  • Describe the 4 factors that can contribute to recovery avoidance
  • Identify 2 common family responses that can make recovery avoidance worse
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Effective Interventions in Working with Fathers who have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma

Room Wingate 60-61

Speaker(s)

Eddie McCaskill MSW, EdD, LCSW, LPC & Michelle Echols DSW, LMSW, CADC

Description

This workshop will examine effective interventions used to help clients work through past adverse childhood experiences or trauma.

Objectives

  • Define the difference between adverse childhood experiences and trauma
  • Define the difference between adverse childhood experiences and trauma
  • Describe the impact of adverse childhood experiences and trauma on the individual.
  • Discuss the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depression.
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Preparing for a System Wide Change

Room Wingate 62-62

Speaker(s)

Heather Osborne MA & Tara Yates MA

Description

Change is not an event, it’s a process-Cheryl James
Setting the Stage for Change:
Change initiatives don’t live on their own. They live within a culture. The culture in which your change initiative lives has a lot to do with its potential success or failure. During this session we will discuss the Cultural Landscape Map, a tool used to assess readiness to change by looking at the current state of an organization’s culture. We will also discuss engaging the right people in a change initiative by using a tool called the ARMI analysis. When planning a change initiative your team may encounter barriers—physical, relationship, financial, political, policy, or even cultural barriers. It’s important to know early in the planning process what barriers exist that may stand in the way of your initiative’s success. We will go over a tool to help identify those barriers, the level of impact they could have on the change initiative along with actions needed.
Inspiring People for Change
A huge part of inspiring people is understanding where resistance may come from. People resist change for many reasons, including fear of the unknown, self-preservation, and lack of trust. During this session we will discuss the typical curve of a change initiative, also known as the Bell Curve of Change. We will also discuss tips for overcoming resistance, a tool to help uncover reasons for different types of resistance and the importance of perspective.

Objectives

  • Recognize the culture and assessing the needs of the environment
  • Identify barriers to successful change and strategies to overcome that resistance
  • Engaging the right stakeholders and building a strategy for sustainable change