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Attachment: Effects Across Development and Effective Intervention

Speaker(s):

Anita Kiessling-Caver, PhD, LCSW and Tara Lusby, MEd, LPC

Presentation:Description of attachment theory and its relation to the development of insecure attachment and long term effects. Discussion will include how insecure attachment develops along with the developmental effects of insecure attachment on psychological, emotional and social development over time. Indicators of types of attachment security will be described for both children and adults, along with description of assessment tool. Focus will be on the progression of problems into adulthood, including violence, lack of empathy, as well as social and psychological deficits. Finally, there will be discussion on best practice interventions based on type of attachment security.

Objectives:

  • Determine the effects of attachment security on human development
  • Describe best practice strategies for children and adults
  • Explain levels of insecure attachment and their indicators

Slides:

Kiessling Caver_Effects of Attachment Across Development and Effective Intervention.pptx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The High Costs of Fatherlessness

Speaker(s):

Neal DeSha, LPC, ICMHS

Presentation: The presentation begins by looking at some Federal programs and the financial, emotional, physical, educational and social costs fatherlessness has in connection to these programs. We then take a brief look at the extent of and the two major contributors to fatherlessness. We then spend most of the time discussing the six major consequences of fatherlessness.  We end by briefly looking at the positive impact that fatherfullness has on children and society, and we close by discussing some positive suggestions and solutions we can consider.  All of the information presented is taken from the National Fatherhood Initiative and the National Center for Fathering websites.

Objectives:

  • Explain the costs fatherlessness has on society at large
  • Review the extent or epidemic of fatherlessness
  • Indicate the two major contributors of fatherlessness
  • List the six major consequences of fatherlessness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Treatment Considerations for Males Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Part 2

Speaker(s):

James Smith, MEd, LPC and Greg Holtmeyer, MEd

Presentation: The presentation will discuss treatment considerations that are specific to men, focusing on broaching the subject of victimization with someone that the therapist suspects has been sexually assaulted. This presentation is a follow up to Hiding in Plain Sight Part 1.

Objectives:

  • Describe a first-hand account of a man who has thrived after experiencing sexual abuse.
  • Recognize the effects of sexual abuse that are specific to men.
  • Identify modifications in treatment approaches that lead to greater success and healing for men.
  • List cognitive and emotional behavioral symptoms associated with sexual abuse.
  • Explain strategies in broaching the topic of possible sexual abuse with clients or families.

Slides:

Smith_Holtmeyer_Hiding in Plain Sight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Watch Your Language! Reducing Stigma by Recognizing the Power of Language

Speaker(s):

Rachel Taube, MSW and Brenden Christensen, MSW

Presentation: Stigma is real and impacts lives– whether it prevents someone from reaching out to provide to support to someone in a mental health crisis, or prevents someone from seeking the treatment they deserve. Stigma is reflected in how many people talk about mental health problems. Statements like “That’s crazy” or “She’s so OCD” can stigmatize and minimize mental health problems. Join us to learn more about stigma and understand the research on this topic. You will take away practical strategies to combat stigma and raise awareness of mental health problem, including some of the strategies used in Mental Health First Aid. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a person with lived experience, a community member or all of the above– join us to reflect on your own use of language and join the movement to end stigma.

Objectives:

  • Describe the structure and research surrounding of stigma.
  • Reflect on their own use of language that might be stigmatizing.
  • Discuss practical strategies and knowledge about programs to combat stigma.

Slides and Handouts:

Taube- Watch your language

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Introduction to Somatic Experiencing: A Psychophysiological Approach to Resolving Trauma

Speaker(s):

Rebecca Ehrke, PsyD

Presentation: Somatic Experiencing (SE), developed by Dr. Peter Levine, is a potent psychobiological approach to resolving symptoms of trauma and chronic stress. SE offers a framework to assess where a client is “stuck” in the survival responses of “fight, flight or freeze”. SE provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states that underlie many trauma symptoms. Participants will gain a basic understanding of how trauma affects the autonomic nervous system, how SE supports resolution of trauma symptoms and learn a few tools to support nervous system regulation.

Objectives:

  • Develop a basic understanding of Somatic Experiencing and why it is highly effective in the treatment of trauma-related psychiatric disorders.
  • Review a few basic tools to support physiological and emotional regulation in those who are experiencing symptoms of trauma and other stress-related conditions.
  • Define how psychological and physiological symptoms of PTSD occur as a result of being “stuck” in fight, flight or freeze survival responses.

Slides:

Ehrke_SE intro training Tantara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Integration of Mindfulness in the Treatment of Addictions, Trauma and Anxiety Disorders

Speaker(s):

Robert Cox, MA, PLPC

Presentation: Trauma underlies every addiction. The research is increasingly bearing out this fact. In addition, PTSD and anxiety disorders are nearly always underpinned by trauma. Mindfulness is a technique that can be used to rewire those trauma responses. By learning to sit with emotions and observe them, recognizing where they come from and their purpose by slowing and releasing the limbic region, we can retrain the brains automatic response to those trauma events. This presentation will cover the latest in neuroscience and the effects of mindfulness on the treatment of these issues.

Objectives:

  • Identify the ways that trauma relates to addictions, PTSD and other anxiety disorders and mental illnesses.
  • Identify and discuss the process of trauma, memory storage and recall involved in the brain.
  • Discuss the ways that mindfulness can begin to heal the mind in conjunction with other therapies.
  • Use several Mindfulness exercises in assisting individuals with trauma, PTSD and comorbid disorders in gaining emotional regulation and building resistance to triggers and relapse.

Slides:

Cox_Robert_MIndfulness Treatment for Addiction and Trauma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Williams, Heather, BS

Heather Williams is a Substance Abuse Specialist in an ITCD program. Heather graduated from Southeast Missouri State with a degree in Psychology and is currently enrolled in Masters of Mental Health Counseling. She earned a Certified Criminal Justice Professional and Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist credential through the Missouri Substance Abuse Credentialing Board. Heather is on the board of the Eastern Missouri Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as a Community Outreach Director. She also sits as the Philanthropic Chair of Chi Sigma Iota at Southeast Missouri State University.

Presentation(s)

Medication Assisted Treatment: Not Just a Safety Net, a Part of Integrated Treatment

 

 

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Strait, Rick, MS, LPC

Rick Strait currently works at Community Counseling Center as the ITCD program manager Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has multiple certifications from the Missouri Credentialing Board included the Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist. Rick is a board member with the Eastern Chapter of Missouri American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).   Rick is a Co-author of The i’Mpossible Project Reengaging with Life, Creating a New You.  Rick is an adjunct instructor with Central Methodist University where he teaches Advanced counseling with evidence based practices.

Presentation(s)

Medication Assisted Treatment: Not Just a Safety Net, a Part of Integrated Treatment

 

 

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Treating People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sex Offending Behavior

Speaker(s):

Sharon Robbins, PhD and Lee Ann McVay, PsyD

Presentation: Treating people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behavior is a challenge. This presentation will include a variety of issues in treatment. Terminology in intellectual disabilities is at times different than terminology used when working with sex offenders. Offense characteristics are different in people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behavior. Specific diagnoses related to sex offenders may present differently in sex offenders with intellectual disabilities. Assessment based treatment is important in addressing the sex offending behavior. Consideration of risk is more complicated and individualized. Comprehensive treatment planning on an individualized basis is important for successful treatment.

Objectives:

  • Identify terminology issues associated with people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behavior.
  • Explain how functional behavior analysis can be applied to sex offending behaviors.
  • Recognize treatment needs for people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behaviors.

Slides:

Robbins_Treating People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sex Offending

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Medication Assisted Treatment: Not Just a Safety Net, a Part of Integrated Treatment

Speaker(s):

Rick Strait, MS, LPC, Heather Williams, BS and Scott Kerby, MA, LPC

Presentation: Our presentation will cover practical tips on how to into incorporate medication assisted treatment (MAT) into your treatment. We will give examples of what MAT is and what MAT is not, and that education is power, both for the professional and the consumer. We will share some of the obstacles we had to overcome and are still overcoming when we first starting encouraging MAT in our co-occurring program. These barriers included educating consumers, educating doctors, as well as dealing with resistance from other staff members and some support groups. We will give examples on helping to determine if someone would benefit from MAT, helping the consumer communicate with doctor about MAT, and how to use Motivational Interviewing to help consumers who may benefit from MAT, but that are struggling with ambivalence. We will give examples of overcoming personal biases towards MAT and how to be an advocate/educator of MAT at your agency. We also will cover how MAT can be a wonderful part of a consumer’s treatment, but that it is not a cure in of itself; providing tips to help encourage and keep consumers engaged, who may feel like they no longer need counseling because they have MAT.

Objectives:

  • Suggest different tips or ways to roll with resistance and educate on MAT (prescribers, staff, families, consumers, etc.)
  • Summarize how to continue to use motivational interviewing and outreach with consumers who are using MAT and no longer feel they need other parts of treatment.
  • Review facts about what MAT is and how to use that information to help reduce discrimination towards MAT.