Speaker(s):

Stephanie Mott, MSW

Presentation: This is a discussion of working with transgender clients provided by a transgender psychotherapist, educator, and activist. It is designed to provide information of effective and inclusive terminology, understanding the role of the therapist in not only assessing for gender dysphoria, but being able to support the client effectively as they make decisions about their journey. It is based in guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health: Standards of Care Emphasis is placed on understanding obstacles for trans and gender non-conforming clients, navigating the journey of coming out, and understanding the risks and benefits of transition-related decisions.

Objectives:

• Review culturally competent language when working with transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) clients
• Describe obstacles and challenges often faced by TGNC individuals
• Discuss clinical considerations for working with TGNC clients
• Utilize the World Professional Association for Transgender Health: Standards of Care (version 7)
• Access and share information on resources with TGNC clients

Slides and Handouts:

Transgender Presentation 06-01-18

Speaker(s):

Justin Puch, MA, LPC

Presentation: This year the NIH announced our next national health crisis- loneliness. This presentation will look at how disconnection and poor relationship skills have greatly impacted substance use at a macro scale within our society. Within the past decade we have learned much from bioneurology and how humans are wired for connection and how disconnection impacts how we think, feel, and behave. Using bioneurological concepts, as well as social science ideas from Brené Brown, the presentation will provide education on the correlation of disconnectedness and substance use, as well as give tools to help clients become more connected, less likely to relapse, and develop a more satisfying life.

Objectives:

• Define concept of disconnectedness, especially involving populations with historical markers of disconnection, including adolescents and geriatric populations
• Describe the collation of disconnectedness and substance use
• Provide tools to help clients become more connected, including how differing demographics use connections differently
• Utilize concepts within a relapse prevention plan

 

Speaker(s):

Kathryn Thumann, MSW, LCSW

KaeLee Newton, MS

Mark Felchlia, PhD

Presentation: This presentation will focus on the implementation of “Michael’s Game” in a Forensic setting, specifically the Cognitive Behavior Program at St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center. The presenters will review pre and post testing scores using the Peters Et Al Delusion Inventory (PDI 21), implications of this group in an inpatient setting versus a traditional outpatient setting, and additional qualitative benefits of the group in the Cognitive Behavior Program setting where it was implemented.

Objectives:

• Describe Michael’s Game and it’s intended use/benefits
• Identify alternative benefits to implementing Michaels Game in an inpatient setting
• Identify opportunities to measure pre and post group symptoms using the PDI 21

Slides and Handouts: 

Thumann_Spring Institute 2018 – Michael’s Game

 

Speaker(s):

Kaleigh Cornelison, BA, MSW, LCSW

Presentation: Technology and social media shape the identities and world views of today’s young people. Teen sexuality, relationships, and identity are interwoven with cell phones and social media, and many professionals are left wondering: what does it all mean? This workshop will start from the ground up, beginning with definitions and a roadmap of technology commonly used by adolescents. From there, we will examine how technology shapes teen sexuality, relationships, and identity — for better or for worse. We will discuss teen relationship abuse and technology, as well as ways that teen relationships can be strengthened by technology. Finally, the workshop will focus on how to work with and relate to teens through the lens of technology.

Objectives:

• Identify 3 or more popular social media apps/sites used by teens
• Describe 3 or more examples of how technology and social media shape adolescent identity and relationships
• Utilize 3 or more specific strategies that strengthen professional practice as it pertains to youth and tech/social media use

Slides and Handouts:

Cornelison_PowerPoint for MIMH Conference

 

Speaker(s):

David Strabala, MSW, LCSW

Presentation: This program demonstrates the healing value of ancient hero’s journey tales, especially for veterans and first-responders with PTSD. Hero tales are common in movies, such as in Star Wars or The Matrix, but certain fairy tales can offer a more personal and private integration of psychological material that runs deep and broad. The presenter has used an African djembe drum the last 20 years to tell such stories to troubled teens and for the last two years to adult warriors in week-long retreats. Specific stories used with warriors will be told to allow participants to experience and discuss their own reflections and to consider sharing stories with clients. Much focus will be on holistic and archetypal patterns in our life stories.

Objectives:

• Describe the unique features of storytelling that offer healing/integration to clients
• Discuss how stories can elicit insight or self-diagnosis of patterns inside you or your clients
• Define the main features or turning points in the “hero’s journey” or initiation

 

 

Speaker(s):

Nathan Honeycutt, MSC

Presentation: This presentation will provide a second part to the previously submitted presentation. This presentation will focus on helping clients identify healthy ways to define themselves and develop better self-value, self-esteem, and self-appreciation in spite of their past mistakes.

Objectives:

• Summarize previous, Part 1, presentation
• Describe healthy ways of developing personal identification
• Process the benefits to healthy identification
• Discuss how to help clients focus on using the lessons learned from the past

Slides and Handouts:

Honeycutt_Part 2_What I have done does not define who pt 2

 

Speaker(s):

Nathan Honeycutt, MSC

Presentation: Processing past choices can be one of the most challenging parts of therapy. This presentation will focus on how to help clients accept what they have done, forgive self, and learn from the past. The presentation will work to give tools to staff on how to help clients identify their thinking errors and move forward in life.

Objectives:

• Review accountability of past
• Review acceptance vs approval of past choices
• Review forgiveness of self and others
• Review learning from choices
• Review preparing for a different future

Slides and Handouts:

Honeycutt_Part 1_What I Have Done Does Not Define Who pt 1