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Is it Incidental? Brain Lesions and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Speaker(s):

Bartochowski, Zachary, MD

Presentation:

This is a case presentation featuring a patient with repetitive behaviors, behavioral agitation, observed responses to internal stimuli, and a reluctance towards verbal communication, who was later found to have a left cerebellar lesion on imaging. The case conference explores the utility of neuroimaging in psychiatric patients, the relationship between the cerebellum and psychosis, and Cerebellar Cognitive and Affective Syndrome.

Objectives:

  1. Explain the limitations and utility of neuroimaging in patients with psychosis
  2. Identify appropriate indications for neuroimaging in psychiatric patients.
  3. Understand the role of the cerebellum in cognition and emotion, and the implications for psychiatric illness.
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Taking Your Breath Away: An exploration of the breath, its power and its dangers

Speaker(s):

Murray, Drew, MD

Presentation:

An evidence-based presentation on the topic of breathwork and mental health.  This presentation will cover the science behind the breath, the history of breathwork in other cultures, the types of breathwork, what evidence supports its use in practice, its side effects and potential contraindications. Demonstrations are included via video embedded in the presentation.

Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with the types of breathwork and their purported benefits.
  2. Discuss the state of the research on breathwork and its uses within psychiatry and other fields of medicine.
  3. Appreciate the risks and contraindications to certain types of breathwork
  4. Apply these insights to their own lives and clinical practice.  
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Diversity and Inclusion: Increasing Access to Services for Underserved Populations

Speaker(s):

Hartenstein, Jaimee, PhD, MS, BS

Likcani, Adriatik, PhD, MS, BS

Barrett, Janelle, MS, MAADCII

Presentation:

Diversity encompasses any dimension of differences and diverse perspectives that make each of us unique. Understanding what diversity is and how it contributes to our daily interactions amongst individuals, allows us to be one step closer to bridging gaps for minority groups. Minority groups include populations with less privilege than the average white male. It can include but is not limited to national origin, ethnicity, race, color, language, physical or mental disability, gender, age, religion and religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, marital status, family structures and any other category protected by law. These differences tend to be deciding factors for access to services, jobs, promotions, and equitable treatment in our day to day lives. Many minorities experience this more often than none. Diversity is about acceptance and respect for difference. This session will focus on self of the professional and organizational policies and procedures that help create a professional climate that promotes and reflects diversity and inclusion in mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services.

Objectives:

  1. Define privilege, learn how to recognize it and how to use it to help bridge the gap for minority and underserved groups.
  2. Change the stigmas of minorities in order for a group to flourish in a meaningful manner.
  3. Learn to advocate for groups of people who feel powerless and to encourage such groups to have a voice of their own.
  4. Specify the differences between equity and equality for minority groups.
  5. Identify personal and organizational strategies for change and growth to help create a professional climate that promotes and reflects diversity and inclusion and increase access to services for underserved populations.
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Cultural Humility in the Behavioral Health Workplace

Speaker(s):

Carter, Lisa, MS, LPC, LCAC

Presentation:

This workshop will define and characterize what cultural humility is and how it is represented in the behavioral health workforce. We will create a space to share real life examples and will describe achievable, necessary changes to the work environment to ensure the unspoken needs of clients are met, and unknowing stigma and bias disappear.

Objectives:

  1. Identify the differences between Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility
  2. Describe ways one can be culturally humble in their own work
  3. Discuss alternative choices for workforce scenarios where cultural humility can be at the forefront of a situation
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Contemporary Ethical Issues: Personal Worldview and Professional Acculturation

Speaker(s):

Likcani, Adriatik, PhD

Woolery, Amber, BSW, CRADC

Larkin, Nicole, MS, SMFT, CADC

Presentation:

This presentation on ethics is beyond the ‘typical’ topics of dual relationships and abuse of power with clients. It is about us as professionals and our personal worldview and professional acculturation. Why do ethical codes exist? What to do when my values and morals conflict with ethical codes? How to deal with ethical dilemmas? Can I talk about faith and spirituality with my clients? How do I apply evidence-based treatment with diverse populations? This session will help you find the answers to any of those questions and address other questions you may have.

This is a session about ethics, values, morals, personal worldview and professional acculturation in the practice of treatment and recovery support for mental health and substance use disorders. Participants will learn about the ecology of substance use treatment and recovery support and issues that arise with scientific discovery such as evidence-based practices and effective interventions, medication assisted treatment/recovery, integration of faith-based approaches, etc. Such contemporary issues tend to challenge the stability of any professional and require of them to affirm or resist change. They will learn models of working through dissonance and finding a new stability. They will identify external and internal influences that impact their emerging worldview, personal and professional acculturation. Discussion with participants will be based on morals, values, sources of power and influence in the acculturation process, and the ethics of providing value-sensitive care and due care to individuals and families.

 

Objectives:

  1. Discuss how participants can use existing Codes of Ethics, including AAMFT, NBCC and NASW, to inform and reflect upon their personal worldview and professional acculturation
  2. Identify personal lenses that cause dissonance among professionals in their practice. Recognize professional acculturation process through the ecology of substance use treatment and recovery support approaches
  3. Identify issues that threaten status quo of the helper, prompt resistance or create dissonance, and require them to find a new professional stability
  4. Learn and utilize models to apply in their professional development when facing contemporary ethical issues
  5. Utilize these models in their work with colleagues and supervisees at their agency
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Benefits and Work Made Simple

Speaker(s):

Dalto, Michael, BA, CPWIC

Presentation:

This webinar introduces disability professionals (case managers, therapists, etc.) to the basics of SSDI, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid (also called MO HealthNet) benefits and how work affects them. Trainees will learn how to offer basic, positive information about the impact of work on benefits to people with disabilities who are considering work. The goal of the training is for participants to “first, do no harm” – to be sure they provide accurate, encouraging information about work and benefits, instead of perpetuating myths and misinformation. The webinar includes videos, fact sheets and practical exercises

Objectives:

  1. Describe basic SSDI, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid (MO HealthNet) eligibility and work rules

  2. Respond to concerns and myths about benefits and work

  3. Refer to a benefit specialist when needed

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A review of pharmacologic treatment for cocaine use

Speaker(s):

Palmer, Melissa, PharmD

Presentation:

Similar to 2021 presentation by writer on methamphetamine use disorder and evidence of pharmacologic intervention, this presentation would be very similar although for cocaine use. The presentation would include: DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation both acute and chronic, pharmacology, review of literature for pharmacologic treatment, and incorporation of clinical case.

Objectives:

  1. Compare and contrast pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of stimulant use disorder, specifically cocaine.

  2. Identify patients who could benefit from medication therapy.

  3. Develop a patient-centered treatment plan considering patient-specific factors such as co-morbidities and socioeconomic parameters.

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Martin, Carol, CPS

Carol A Martin is a Certified Peer Specialist at Recovery Lighthouse in Sedalia, Missouri.  She is a person in long term Recovery and celebrates 4 years abstinent from all mind and mood altering substances. Carol obtained her HiSet in August 2020 and is in her 2nd year at State Fair Community College.  She is the General Service Representative of the Sedalia Narcotics Anonymous group.  Carol is a huge recovery advocate in her community. Carol has partnered with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler and spoke at several high schools in the mid Missouri area raising awareness to addiction and finding recovery. Carol has participated in two recovery advocacy days at the state capital and enjoys partnering up with different agencies in her community to show that recovery is real and you can find a new way to live. Carol currently facilitates the Women is Recovery matrix group offered at Recovery Lighthouse and co-facilitates the Department of Corrections sponsored Road to Re-Entry program. Carol has successfully completed a five year SIS supervised state probation that she was placed on in 2016. In the future, Carol is looking forward to bringing Narcotics Anonymous meetings into the Pettis County Jail. She is full of life and love and most of all hope. She shares the most important message which any addict can stop using and find a new way to live.

Presentation(s): 

Women in Recovery – An Approach to Sustainable Empowerment


 

 

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Ellis-Ordway, Nancy, MSW, PhD

Nancy Ellis-Ordway, LCSW, PhD, is a psychotherapist with thirty-five years experience, specializing in treating eating disorders, body image issues, stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She offers individual, couple, and family therapy through her private practice in Jefferson City, MO. In addition to a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University, she has completed the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training program at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute. She has written chapters for four books, as well as numerous articles for professional and general publications. Her book, “Thrive At Any Weight; Eating to Nourish Body, Soul and Self Esteem” was published in 2019. She co-edited “Weight Bias in Health Education: Critical Perspectives for Pedagogy and Practice” in 2021. She also teaches classes for professional continuing education. She has a Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Missouri as well as a graduate certificate in Public Health.

Presentation(s): 

Weight Stigma and Clinical Applications: Ethical Considerations


 

 

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Karanja, Damaris, LPC, RDN

Damaris Karanja is the Founder of Healing Streams Counseling, a private practice in St. Louis providing integrative Psychotherapy and Nutrition Counseling Services. She holds dual licenses as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Licensed Mental Health Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. Damaris earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Missouri-St. Louis and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University.
   
Damaris specializes in trauma and dysfunctional eating behaviors. A gifted speaker, Damaris provides workshops on intersection of nutrition and mental health for a wide variety of audiences. Damaris holds several advanced trainings including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing Reprocessing) and Brainspotting. In addition to owning a private practice, Damaris worked for 18 years as a Faculty member at a local university conducting research and teaching. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Presentation(s): 

The Intersection of Nutrition and Mental Health