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Baker, David, MA

David Baker is the director of Missouri Assistive Technology, Missouri’s federally funded state assistive technology program. David’s interest and involvement in assistive technology began nearly 30 years ago when he had the pleasure of working with an individual who was using one of the first commercially available augmentative communication devices. Fascinated with what adapted technology can do to level the playing field and open opportunities, David has devoted his entire professional career to the incorporation of assistive technology into the daily lives of individuals with disabilities. David has held a variety of positions that have seen him involved in all facets of assistive technology including training, program development and program management. He has presented widely on both the state and national level. His areas of expertise include assistive technology in educational settings, accessible educational materials and assistive technology in employment settings.

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Assistive Technology for Mental Health

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Clark, Marie, MA, LMFT, LSOE, LSOTP

Marie Clark, M.A., LMFT, LSOE, LSOTP has conducted psychosexual assessments, therapy, and training for more than 30 years. Her current focus is on the assessment of incest family members and juveniles with sexual behavior problems. She has conducted assessment and treatment in the Missouri Department of Corrections, and held positions of Consultant in residential facilities in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. She is an associate editor for the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse and a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma.

Presentation(s):

Assessment of Nonoffering Partners in Child Sexual Abuse Cases for Parenting and Protective Capacities

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Daniel, AE, MD, MRC Psych

Dr. A. E. Daniel, is a forensic psychiatrist with decades of experience in mental health and correctional psychiatry. Daniel has worked with mental ill suicidal inmates. In doing so, he worked with correctional officers and other professionals. He was a mental health and correctional administrator, having worked as the Director of Psychiatric Services for the Missouri Department of Corrections between 2000-2007. For several years, he provided direct psychiatric services in a county Jail and various prisons in Missouri. In addition, he has analyzed about 130 inmates who committed suicide. He has published his research on inmate suicide in peer reviewed professional journals. He has testified as an expert witness in Federal and state courts where suicide led to lawsuits. Along with seven distinguished researchers and clinicians from US, Canada and Europe, he updated Resource Guide on Suicide Prevention in Jails for the World health Organization in 2006.

Presentation(s):

Prevent Suicide in Jails and Prisons: Save Lives and Avoid Lawsuits

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Thomas, Sarah, EdD, MSW, LCSW

Dr. Thomas currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness at A.T. Still University. Founded as the original osteopathic medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, ATSU has expanded to include campuses in Phoenix, Arizona, Santa Maria, California, and an online program. In her role, Dr. Thomas leads a team of professionals to provide quality behavioral health care to students in professional healthcare programs. In addition, Dr. Thomas serves as a subject matter expert to lecture regarding all aspects of well-being, including an elective course for medical students on resilience and mindfulness in medicine. Dr. Thomas previously worked in a federally qualified health center, adolescent residential care, and community mental health. Dr. Thomas completed a Doctorate of Education in Healthcare Professions in May of 2022 from A.T. Still University and received her MSW and BSW from the University of Missouri School of Social Work in 2005 and 2003.

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Real Self-Care for Mental Health Practitioners: Strategies to Prevent and Treat Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

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Smalling, Lauren, MSW, LCSW

Lauren Smalling, MSW, LCSW is a 40-year-old social worker practicing as a substance use counselor in Lebanon, MO. She began her social work journey at the age of 24 and had the best year of her life in 2013 when she graduated LSU with her master’s degree and then had a baby. Lauren has worked for Compass Health Network for almost seven years now and continues to love her career and her family.

Presentation(s):

Treatment and Diagnosis of Individuals with Schizophrenia

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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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Johnson Klierthermes, Andrew, MEd

Andrew Johnson Kliethermes Assistant Director, The Succeed Program with The University of Missouri-St. Louis Andrew Johnson Kliethermes serves as theAssistant Director of Succeed. Andrew has been with Succeed for over 8 years and has over 15 years of experience in business management, employee training, as well as working with individuals with disabilities and their families. Prior to joining Succeed in 2015, Andrew was an Employment Advisor with St Louis Arc. There he was able to collaborate with the leading team; Special School District, Vocational Rehabilitation, SSM St Mary’s Health Center, and St Louis Arc to help facilitate a pilot Vocational Skills Employment Training Program, or V-SET, complete its second year. Andrew holds his Bachelors in Business Administration from Lindenwood University, a Masters in Higher Education and Adult Learning from The University of Missouri-St Louis, and is currently a doctoral student with The University of Missouri-St Louis.

Presentation(s):

A Discussion over the Film, Intelligent Lives

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Nwokwor, Ejike, MBBS

I had my medical school at University of Jos Nigeria; Completed one year of internship and worked with different organizations and institutions. Started postgraduate training in Psychiatry in Nigeria before moving to USA. I am currently in my 3rd year of Residency training in Psychiatry. My passion for mental health was borne of early life experiences and I have special in Community Psychiatry and Addiction.

Presentation(s):

Digitization of Vulnerability – Social Media and Mental Health

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Burries, Cassandra

Cassandra Burries has been a member of Independence Center for over 9 years, where she is also on the Board of Directors.  In addition, she has been on the Clubhouse International Advisory Board for the past 8 years.  Cassandra is a MO certified Peer Specialist and has been working on the ITCD team (Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders) at BJC Behavioral Health for the past 7 years.  She also recently obtained a certificate in Pregnant and Parenting Families.
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Matlock, Tanya, MA

Tanya Matlach has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL).  She worked at Youth in Need for about 8 years as a Hispanic community support worker.  She completed a master’s in counseling from UMSL in 2010.  Tanya has been a member of Independence Center’s Clubhouse for 4 years, where she facilitates weekly Dual Recovery and Clubhouse Orientation meetings. She is also a Missouri Certified Peer Specialist.

Presentation(s):

Restoring Lives -The Clubhouse Model Approach to Recovery