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Utilizing dynamic risk factors and Various Treatment Modalities in Treating Sex Offenders and Co-Occurring Personality Disorders

Speaker(s)

Krissy Bender-Crice, MS

Kimberly Bye, PhD

The presentation will focus on identifying Dynamic Risk Factors, as identified in the work of Mann and Colleagues, from the case conceptualization. Examples of these risk factors include offense supported attitudes, deviant sexual interest, and negative social influences, among others.
The presentation will also include a discussion of different techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Safe Offender Strategies that are used to address the difficulties associated with these risk factors and to manage risk. Potential treatment outcomes to assist in managing risk include the development of prosocial influences, the management of deviant sexual interest, and an increase in perspective taking and positive thinking, among others.

Bender-Bye DRF’s and Various Treatment Modalities 6.2016 – Slides in PDF format

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Burke, LPC, Marianne M.

Marianne M. Burke, LPC, has lived in St. Louis, MO since 1986, and in her earlier career days was a professional educator. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2007, and since then has worked primarily in the areas of mood disorders, trauma, abuse, neglect, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. She is currently completing my certification in EMDR, and has extensive training and experience in DBT, including founding and leading a Women’s DBT skills group and consultation team at CrossRoads Counseling Centers. She has also had training in mediation, which she utilizes in helping clients with problems solving and conflict resolution. Ms. Burke works primarily with adults, individuals, couples, and family counseling. She has been trained in Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, as well as the PACT, and in Domestic Violence. Recent passions include incorporating various DBT skills to enable clients to develop resources that will enable them to do trauma work using EMDR. She has recently been using EMDR for addictions and Recent Traumatic Events, and is a member of the EMDR Network of Greater St. Louis and the Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) a volunteer networking organization that seeks to support communities, military, and first responders suffering from recent or unresolved traumatic events, including PTSD.

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Integrating EMDR and DBT Techniques in Trauma and Recovery

Speaker(s)

Marianne M. Burke, LPC

The presentation will incorporate how trauma impacts the neurological structures of the brain, leading to syptoms of PTSD. It will describe ways of using skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to enable clients to cope with the strong emotions that are experienced during trauma processing, both in individual and group settings. It will also describe how EMDR can be utilized in a DBT group setting, including which EMDR protocols are appropriate for a group setting, and which can be incorporated into the various DBT modules of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Relationships.

Burke Integrating DBT and EMDR Therapies in Abuse and Trauma Recovery – Slides in PDF format

Burke References for Integrating DBT and EMDR Therapies in Abuse and Trauma Recovery

Burke Still Waters Brochure-02.15

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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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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.