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Biblia Therapy used in Adjunct with other Therapises to Enhance Treatment

Room Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s):

Judy Wieberg Massman, MEd, LPC, LCSW

Description

Bibliotherapy will be defined and participants will learn how to use a 4 stage process in order to maximize books in their profession.

Objectives

    • Define bibliotherapy
    • Discuss bibliotherapy begginnings and how it is used now
    • Identify how to maximize your experience with books using a 4 stage process: identification, catharsis, insight and universilization
    • Discuss how bibliotherapy may help your profession
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Harm Reduction: The Next Wave in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Room Leeward 74-75

Speaker(s):

Lauren Eisleben, BS, MEd, LPC & Jeremy Duke, MA, LPC

Description

While the philosophy of harm reduction is generally welcomed and supported by industry professionals and the population alike, implementing harm reduction interventions is complex and often misunderstood. What does it look like – in practice – to approach a client from a harm reduction framework? Do we, as clinicians, approve or enable substance use and process addiction behaviors as we work from a place of compassion and curiosity?
Join us as we work together to understand and welcome our own professional and personal biases as they pertain to harm reduction. Let’s work together to provide a place for respect, dignity, and autonomy for those who are struggling with acute or chronic substance use disorder, eating disorders, and/or complex mental health challenges.

Objectives

    • Describe what harm reduction means and how it is applied in counseling practice
    • Identify systemic and micro barriers to providing compassionate and client-centered treatment
    • Practice real-time harm reduction interventions within the presentation
    • Connect with other professionals to learn how to utilize the harm reduction philosophy in our respective workplaces
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LGBTQIA+: History, Diversity, Inclusion

Room Paradise Ballroom A

Speaker(s):

Justin Bennett, BSW, MSW, LCSW

Description

This presentation will cover history of the LGBTQIA+ community, diversity within the community, and how to make your practice or organization more inclusive. While the topic range is broad, the presentation is meant to appeal to learners from all different backgrounds and knowledge bases. Through learning about history, diversity, and inclusion, you will be more aware of any implicit biases that exist. The goal is to meet participants at any point in their journey of cultural awareness, competency, or humility.

Objectives

    • Review LGBTQIA+ History
    • Discuss the diversity present in the LGBTQIA+ community
    • Identify ways to make your practice more inclusive
    • Review statistics and how those experiences may affect the LGBTQIA+ community
    • Dispel stigma and myths regarding the LGBTQIA+ community
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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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Digitization of Vulnerability – Social Media and Mental Health

Parasol II

 

Speaker(s):

Nwokwor, Ejike, MBBS

Description

Increasing Social media use and the possible impacts Drivers of social media growth and the mental health implications.

Objectives

  • Concerns about increasing social media usage
  • What drives the rapid increase in use of social media
  • Impact of social media use on mental health
  • Suggestions on controlling abnormal use of social media
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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

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The Intersection between Suicide and Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s):

Ellison, Kathleen, MS, MA, NCC

Description

Suicide does not discriminate. Perhaps you have heard that statement before. Suicide can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, socio-demographics, or intellectual and developmental abilities. Identifying risk and protective factors in persons with IDD requires greater understanding for researchers and practitioners, in order to be more effective when assessing risk and developing safety plans. This session will stretch participants’ typical mindsets when providing services to clients with IDD.

Objectives

Define various intellectual and developmental disabilities

Identify the protective factors, risk factors and warning signs for suicide in individuals with IDD

Identify appropriate tools for assessing suicide risk in individuals with IDD

Develop equitable safety plans for individuals with IDD in their living environments

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Glass, Kayette, LPC, PsyD

Dr. Kayette Glass is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider. She has worked in the mental health field since 1998 in different capacities, e.g., Community Support Worker, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Coordinator, Qualified Developmental Disability Professional, Licensed Psychologist, Director, Military Psychologist, and now Vice President of Clinical Services with The Arc of the Ozarks. The Vice-President of Clinical Services is responsible for planning, initiating, directing, coordinating, and implementing all care and treatment activities for individuals served by The Arc of the Ozarks and individuals served in the community. Currently, she supervises several teams, e.g., Psychological, Behavioral Analysts, Registered Behavior Techs, Behavior Consultants, and students. The design of the clinic is to provide wraparound services to individuals seeking assistance. She provides clinical services, crisis interventions, and has begun her training as a Suicide Prevention Trainer. She continues to provide community trainings and presentations to assist with educating others the importance of seeking mental health services and/or working with those who suffer from mental illness and a co-occurring IDD. Dr. Glass is also specially trained in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition and is a Certified Mandt Instructor. Dr. Glass assists with in-home services for individuals with IDD and dementia.
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