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Supported Employment IPS Strategies for Assisting Individuals with Substance Use Disorders Obtain Employment

Room Leeward 76-77

Speaker(s): 

Sandra Reese, BS

Description: 

Research shows that people with dual disorders (i.e., a co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder) are successful in supported employment programs and that employment can be a crucial step in their recovery. This session will describe the eight practice principles of evidence-based supported employment and then discuss specific guidelines that apply to people with co-occurring disorders.

Objectives

1. List at least two ways that employment can help people recover from substance use disorders.
2. Describe two common myths and facts regarding co-occurring disorders.
3. List four strategies that IPS practitioners use to help people work despite substance use disorders.

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Hall, Alicia, MEd, LPC, NCC, EdS, IECMH

I, Alicia Buck-Hall, strive to utilize a Clinical Coordinated Care Approach to improve the lives of individuals, families, communities, and front-line responders by creating, enhancing, and accessing a system of support through a strengths-based, clinically relevant, consumer-driven model. I have fined tuned skills in accomplishing this by facilitating behavioral health services for professionals and non-professionals that encourage a safe, welcoming, engaging, culturally appropriate and responsive environment for treatment In developing a deeper understanding of the issues that impact and relate to individuals’ mental health, more specifically early childhood, and youth mental health, my passion is teaching other professional in utilizing practical skills daily through observation, including being able to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and developing confidence in guiding people towards support as and early intervention practice.
By being diligent in advocacy, I am passionate about working with providers, professionals, community client serving specialist, in addition to clientele to strengthen skills in addressing wellness, behavioral and mental health concerns, thereby understanding the importance of self-awareness and self-care, while at the same time always being cognizant of cultural vulnerability. I am a trained and experienced Clinical Supervisor with the State of Missouri, and Behavioral Health Consultant skilled in providing integrated primary care and capacity building to behavioral health
teams. I am a National Mental Health First Aid Trainer to train and support client serving personnel and the community at large thereby promoting symptomology identification and intervention leading to promoting overall wellness from a culturally relevant lens. I also have obtained post graduate certification in Infant Early Childhood Mental Health through Georgetown University, currently seeking endorsement in the state of Missouri. I currently serve on the board MO-AIEMH – EC since 2020 in the state of Missouri.

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Echols, Michelle, DSW, LMSW, CADC

Dr. Michelle Echols, DSW, LMSW, CADC earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky in May of 2022 and her Doctor of Social Work degree in May of 2023. Services provided by Dr. Echols include teens, couples, substance use, and family therapy. As a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, she is looking to implement a substance use course/group for the community. Dr. Echols is focused on community wellness and self-empowerment. As a self-proclaimed “wellness broker” Dr. Echols teaches people how to leverage their time and money to intentionally be well in areas of fitness, finances, mental health, and spiritual health. Future plans for Dr. Echols include opening a wellness center in her hometown of St. Louis, MO. Until the wellness center is manifested, Dr. Echols will continue providing therapy, training, and participating in workshops/community forums to fulfill her commitment to service.

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Yates, Tara, MA

Tara Yates works for the Division of Behavioral Health as the Director of Quality Management for two adult psychiatric hospitals and one children’s hospital. She has been with the Department of Mental Health for 20 years. She started her career as a recreational therapist at St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center. Tara graduated for the University of Missouri- Columbia with a Bachelor’s of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. During her time at Mizzou, she worked at Mid-MO Mental Health Center where she first began working with individuals with mental illness. She went on to earn in Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Lindenwood University in 2020. Tara is a certified Black Belt, Master Change Leader, and Healthcare Quality Professional.

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Osborne, Heather, MA

Heather Osborne currently serves as the Fatality Review Coordinator and as a Disaster Services Planner for the Department of Mental Health. She has been with the Department of Mental Health since 2011, where she started out as a ward therapist for Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center. Her most recent role there was serving as the Director of Treatment Services-Adult Psychiatric Services. Heather has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in clinical counseling, both from Central Methodist University. She also holds a graduate certificate in Gerontology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a certified Master Change Leader.

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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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Wiele, Andrea, PLPC

I specialize in working with new parents, especially women experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. I integrate multiple theories of practice to provide individualized care for each client. I want to be with you as you explore your difficult and uncomfortable emotions and discover who you are and what you want in your life.
I have always had a desire to work with people and consider myself a natural listener. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri in 2012 and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Central Methodist University in 2023.

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Colvin, Megan, MA

Megan Colvin, LPC, is advanced trained psychotherapist with 17 years of experience in mental health treatment. She is adept at using the transformational model Internal Family Systems (IFS) to assist individuals to heal, as well as EMDR to assist in metabolizing of traumatic events. Megan excels at blending the latest in trauma and neurobiology research with the wisdom of holistic approaches to healing. She effectively works with neurobiology and central nervous system using somatic approaches to bring about healing.
In addition to private practice counseling, Megan is certified in and provides consultation for both IFS and EMDR clinicians. She facilitates group therapy for The Intensive, an Intensive Outpatient Program at Individual, Marriage & Family Counseling in Columbia, Missouri. Megan is continually learning and training in the latest research and clinical interventions pertaining to ADHD and complex trauma.

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Psilocybin use in Psychiatric Disorders

Room Parasol I

Speaker(s): 

Ali Mahmoud, MD

Description: 

Recent researches have proven that psilocybin has a wide rage of therapeutic benefits especially in Treatment- Resistant depression. FDA has recently gave psilocybin a ” breakthrough therapy designation” for treatment-resistant depression. In my presentation will talk in detail about psilocybin pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and will give overview on its therapeutic benefits based on recents studies.

Objectives

  • Obtain knowledge on history of psychedelic therapy from the past to the present time
  • Define psilocybin pharmacology
  • Discuss therapeutic benefits of psilocybin especially in treatment resistant depression
  • Discuss “assistant therapy ” and its phases
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Mahmoud, Ali, MD

I am a PGY-4 psychiatry resident at University of Missouri- Columbia program. I obtained my Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery from University of Alexandria in Egypt. I did my neuropsychiatry residency training in Alexandria /Egypt from 2005-2008. I also did another 5-year psychiatry residency training in Kuwait ( 2014-2019). I will be talking about Psilocybin use in psychiatric disorders. I did my grand round on this topic last year. You can access this presentation here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYvADrq9zHw.

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