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Taegel, MEd, Andrew

Andre Taegel holds a Master of Education in Counseling, and is a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist, and Clinical Supervisor, having completed the MCB Clinical Supervision Training. Currently he is receiving supervision from Dr. Robyn Walser, a nationally recognized ACT therapist, author, trainer, and researcher in order to personally conduct ACT with clients and in groups. Mr. Taegel has attended several workshops and trainings with Dr. Stephen C. Hayes, ACT co-founder and leading author.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Mindfulness and Acceptance Strategies to Develop Psychological Flexibility toward Mental and Emotional Distress Part Two

Speaker(s)

Andrew Taegel, MEd

This is a two-part presentation
In part 2 of this presentation a description of each of the 6 core processes with ACT, including Acceptance/Willingness, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Contact with the Present Moment, Values, and Committed Action. Specific examples and experiential exercises will provide a clearer understanding of each of the core processes. Research in the field regarding the effectiveness of ACT will also be reviewed and updates will be provided about the work being done currently in the state of Missouri and the impact on the national ACT community that is taking place at the state level.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Mindfulness and Acceptance Strategies to Develop Psychological Flexibility toward Mental and Emotional Distress Part One

Speaker(s)

Andrew Taegel, MEd

This is a two-part presentation.
In part 1 of this presentation an overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will be provided as well as the concept of psychological flexibility as a learned intervention. Educational material will be provided regarding ACT philosophy involving third tier behavioral interventions in psychology, using acceptance/willingness and mindfulness strategies to improve psychological flexibility as well as the ability to have and experience distressing thoughts, feelings, and/or physical sensations in order to live a more vital and meaningful life.

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Thakur, MD, Hemant

COL (Ret.) Hemant Thakur M.D. is a medical doctor, Assistant clinical professor, OIF/OEF Veteran and specialist in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. As a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in psychosomatic medicine, he has worked in various mental health settings, including alcohol/ drug rehabilitation programs. Dr. Thakur was a Colonel in the US Army Reserve and Director of PTSD Program for more than twenty years. He also worked for more than Twenty-eight years with the VA. He is an author of three books with his latest book, “Innovative Holistic Approaches to PTSD and Life Stress” and has lectured extensively in eight countries.

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Depue, PhD, Susan

Dr. Depue is the current Project Director and Epidemiological Chair for the Partnerships for Success grants. In this role she has overseen a variety of communities use strategic planning to select evidence based interventions.

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Evidence Based Intervention – Why Should I Bother?

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Susan Depue, PhD

This presentation will begin with an overview of the various ways an intervention can be considered evidence based. It will also explore the benefits of choosing an evidenced based intervention (and a few challenges). Finally, we will review the NREPP list for things to consider when selecting an evidenced based program.

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Fornelli, MS, Natalie

Natalie Fornelli joined the Missouri Department of Mental Health in 2008 after working for community mental health providers in Kansas, Michigan, Iowa, and Missouri. She is the Manager of Integrated Care for the Division of Behavioral Health and oversees the Community Mental Health Center Healthcare Home program, the behavioral health Disease Management Projects, and behavioral health crisis services, including Access Crisis Intervention and Emergency Room Enhancement. Natalie received her bachelor of arts in psychology and her master of science in clinical psychology from Pittsburg State University.

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Expanding Behavioral Health Community Outreach: How Missouri’s Increased Collaboration with Law Enforcement, Courts and Emergency Departments Lead to a New Medicaid Waiver

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Laura Heitmann, LCSW

Natalie Fornelli, MS

With the reduction in mental health inpatient bed-space, law enforcement and courts across the country have had to spend an increasingly large percentage of their time working with people who have complex mental health and/or substance use disorders, which law enforcement and courts are often ill-equipped to adequately serve. Emergency Departments (ED) have also become a revolving door for individuals with behavioral health disorders, whose inpatient stays could often be avoided with a connection to a treatment provider. In 2013, Governor Nixon’s initiative to Strengthen Missouri’s Mental Health System, created two programs (the Community Mental Health Liaisons (CMHL) and the Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE)) to address these problems. The CMHLs were created to be a “boundary spanner” between the mental health and the criminal justice systems. Likewise, ERE program was created to divert costly and unnecessary hospitalizations and to reduce ED use. These initiatives have led to stronger community partnerships, improved crisis systems, and more appropriate treatment for individuals with behavioral health disorders. This session will also explore how Missouri identified a care gap through these programs, and in turn, developed an application for an 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver.

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Lotz, LPC, NCC, Jeremy

Jeremy Lotz, LPC, NCC has worked full-time in long-term residential settings for adolescents since 2004 in both Maine and Missouri. Mr. Lotz specializes in adolescence, residential care, and employee wellness. Mr. Lotz is an experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, college instructor, and trainer. As an organizational trainer, Mr. Lotz has consulted with over 50 organizations throughout the Midwest and New England. Currently, Mr. Lotz serves as the Director of Training and Leadership for Shelterwood Academy, a national therapeutic boarding school for adolescents in Kansas City.