Jennifer H. Lewey, M.A. is a Pre-Doctoral Intern at FSH with clinical experience treating those with SMI. She is a graduate student in the Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Program at the California School of Professional Psychology.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for the Treatment of Schizophrenia Symptoms
Alicia Pardee, Ph.D.PhD, is a licensed psychologist at Fulton State Hospital (FSH). Dr. Pardee earned her Clinical Psychology doctorate at the University of Houston. Drs. Peterson and Pardee have extensive training and clinical experience working with individuals who have severe mental illnesses (SMI).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for the Treatment of Schizophrenia Symptoms
Jessica Peterson, Ph.D. is a psychology resident at FSH. Dr. Peterson earned her degree in Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University. Drs. Peterson and Pardee have extensive training and clinical experience working with individuals who have severe mental illnesses (SMI).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for the Treatment of Schizophrenia Symptoms
Amanda Gregory is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in the treatment of children/adolescents, trauma, and attachment. She was provided experiential treatment for children/adolescents in residential and outpatient settings. She is also an author. Her work has appeared in Adoption Today, Addiction Professional, New Therapist, Psychology Tomorrow, and Better Mental Health Magazine. You can view her portfolio at http://amandagregorylpc.pressfolios.com
No Talking, No Problem: Implementing Experiential Treatment for Children with Complex Trauma
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Stigma: Its Impact on the Returning Veteran will have a Veteran’s personal experience, short videos and a power point presentation.
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Whiters Stigma Its Impact on the Veteran1D – Slides in PDF format
Nathaniel Whiters, MS LCMFT joined Readjustment Counseling Service in May, 2007, as a Readjustment Counseling Specialist. After completing his graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, he continued at the Kansas City Vet Center as a Readjustment Counseling Therapist. In September, 2015, he became the Supervisory Readjustment Counseling Therapist at the Columbia Vet Center, where he currently serves. Prior to joining the Vet Center, he was employed as a Life Skills and Employment Specialist and provided Mental Health Case Management at the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry. Mr. Whiters is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
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This presentation will review risk factors for experiencing opioid overdose events and will highlight how multiple distinct types of clinical pictures lead to increased risk. Specifically, pathways reflecting “pure” substance misuse histories, mismanagement of acute or chronic pain treatments, respiratory illnesses, and comorbid mental and physical health conditions will be reviewed, with attention paid to the unique vulnerabilities of individuals with each presentation. Guidance on how to most effectively discuss and protect against opioid overdose within various health care settings will be provided.
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Rachel Winograd is currently a Predoctoral Psychology Intern with the VA St Louis Health Care System and will be completing her PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia in July, 2016. While at Mizzou, Ms. Winograd’s research on “drunk personality” investigated the acute effects of alcohol intoxication on behavior and emotion using the framework of the Five-Factor Model of Personality. Since joining the VA, her research and programming efforts have focused on expanding the reach and impact of the Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution initiative to improve implementation in medical and mental health clinics throughout the VA system.
Equifinality and Opiod Overdose: The Many Clinical Paths to Increased Risk
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This skill-building workshop will address ethics in the clinical relationship. A partial list of topics includes: Eight Principles that Can Help with Ethical Decision Making in the Clinical Relationship; Achieving Clinical Excellence; The Impact of the Counselor’s Unfinished Business on Ethical Decisions; The Use of Countertransference as a Tool to Achieve Excellence in the Clinical Relationship and to Avoid Ethical Dilemmas; Establishing Healthy Boundaries; Addressing Multiple Relationships with Clients; Strategies for Avoiding Burnout and Compassion Fatigue to Avoid Ethical Violations in the Clinical Relationship; Six Strategies for Leading an Ethical Life and the use of the NASW code of ethics to address ethical dilemmas presented via case vignettes in an interactive manner. This promises to be a fun learning experience.
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