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Experiential Approaches to Reveal Nine Types of Couples

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Carpenter, John

Description: 

By using experiential exercises, visual symbolic props, emotional age designations, and metaphors, a therapist can begin to reveal the actual dynamics among relations in a couple and their subsequent family.  It also becomes undeniably clear to the clients and bypasses resistance and unspoken issues.  By making the issues visible and tangible, treatment ideas become clearer as well.  This presentation will demonstrate how these techniques reveal nine different types of couples.

Objectives

1. Describe effective exercises to help assess issues
2. Incorporate visual symbolic props
3. Create a visual display of relationship dynamics

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IECMH: Relational Foundations for Lifelong Health

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Hall, Alicia D

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The foundation for lifelong health and well-being is centered around early relational health with safe, stable, and nurturing relationships they give rise to in an early childhood mental health early relational health emphasizes the importance of early relationships and child development. Early relational health (ERH) is a framework that emphasizes the importance of early relationships and experiences in a child’s healthy development.  By focusing on early relational health, providers and healthcare professionals can create a supportive environment that nurtures the growth and development of infants and young children, ultimately leading to healthier and more resilient individuals.

Objectives

1. Discuss early relationships are essential for building a strong foundation for lifelong growth and development
2. Use ERH principles to provide universal prevention strategies that promote healthy relationships
3. Offer targeted interventions to assess and support children’s development and protective factors

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Uniting for Reunification: The Critical Role of Collaborative Efforts and Clinical Services in Safe Babies Court Team

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Slay, Bre-Ann, PsyD

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This presentation focuses on the vital collaboration between clinicians, attorneys, caseworkers, and parents in the reunification process for children in foster care. Emphasizing the essential role of clinical services, particularly Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), we will discuss how these services, combined with reflective consultation, enhance family support and facilitate effective reunification. Participants will gain insights into fostering teamwork and communication, ensuring that clinical perspectives inform practice, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for children and their families.

Objectives

1. Discuss the importance of collaboration among clinicians, attorneys, caseworkers, and parents in the reunification process for children in foster care.
2. Review the principles and practices of Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and its role in supporting families during reunification.
3. Explore how reflective consultation can enhance team dynamics, promote effective communication, and improve clinical services within the reunification framework.

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Vandyke, Melanie, PhD

Melanie VanDyke earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2002 and has extensive experience in evidence-based treatments for anxiety-related disorders, including OCD, hoarding, social anxiety, BDD, and Tourette syndrome. She also treats people who are struggling with depression, emotional regulation, and interpersonal difficulties. Dr. VanDyke assesses and treats individuals and their families, and she enjoys being an active professional psychologist. She is the Chair of the Evidence-Based Practice committee at Missouri Psychological Association (MOPA). Dr. VanDyke has presented on how to help families who are struggling with a loved one who refuses to seek mental health care to enthusiastic, national audiences of clinicians and families alike.
Dr. VanDyke works to make treatment information accessible. She has contributed to online resources for consumers and published her treatment research in professional journals, including her work with families of treatment refusers. She enjoys helping students at various levels of training learn more about culturally-responsive, evidence-based treatments. Dr. VanDyke has previously served as the Director of Postdoctoral Education, an Associate Professor, and an interprofessional educator for students in healthcare professions. She was awarded Psychologist of the Year from the Missouri Psychological Association and earned Special Recognition as an active member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s (ADAA) Public Education Committee.
 

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Families of Treatment Refusers: The Neglected Victims of Untreated Mental Health Problems


 

 

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Echols, Michelle, DSW, LMSW, CADC

Dr. Michelle Echols, DSW, LMSW, CADC earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky in May of 2022 and her Doctor of Social Work degree in May of 2023. Services provided by Dr. Echols include teens, couples, substance use, and family therapy. As a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, she is looking to implement a substance use course/group for the community. Dr. Echols is focused on community wellness and self-empowerment. As a self-proclaimed “wellness broker” Dr. Echols teaches people how to leverage their time and money to intentionally be well in areas of fitness, finances, mental health, and spiritual health. Future plans for Dr. Echols include opening a wellness center in her hometown of St. Louis, MO. Until the wellness center is manifested, Dr. Echols will continue providing therapy, training, and participating in workshops/community forums to fulfill her commitment to service.

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Dixon, Desiree, BS

My name is Desiree Dixon, and I am currently a graduate student at the University of Central Missouri studying Human Development and Family Sciences. Prior to this, I graduated
with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Sociology, Rehabilitation, and Criminology from Emporia State University. I also hold an A.A. in Liberal
Arts and an A.S. in Early Childhood Education from Johnson County Community College. I had the great honor of being in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
during my undergraduate studies. Through this experience I was able to present my original research project entitled Young Adults’ Perceptions of Intimate Relationships and Family Units in
Correlation with ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Scores at both the 2023 Baylor University McNair Conference and the 2023 Emporia State University McNair Scholars Research Forum. My current research interests include relationships between parents and adolescents, the effects of invisible labor on individuals who have chronic invisible disabilities,
and dual-trauma couples.
 

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Adolescent Social Media: Myths Managing Risks and Maximizing Benefits

 

 

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Chang, Joyce, PhD

Dr. I. Joyce Chang received her doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences and her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology, Women Studies, & Statistics) from Oregon State University. Before beginning her career at the University of Central Missouri, she taught at universities in Oregon and Washington. Her primary research interests are high-risk behaviors, relationship development, and the impact of technology on families. Dr. Chang is a legacy member of the National Council on Family Relations and has received awards and recognitions for excellence in teaching, research, service, and advisement from universities, and professional organizations. Dr. Chang has collaborated with international colleagues and taught/lectured in Sweden, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.

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Adolescent Social Media: Myths Managing Risks and Maximizing Benefits

 

 

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Eisleben, Lauren, BS, MEd, LPC

Lauren Eisleben is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri specializing in substance use treatment, couple’s counseling, and family systems trauma. She is the Clinical Director of The Intensive, an Intensive Outpatient Program within the Columbia, MO private practice, Individual, Marriage & Family Counseling.
Lauren has been a presenter at the Missouri Addiction Counselors’ Association Fall 2023 Conference, frequently facilitates trainings associated with ICEEFT (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy), and regularly supervises practicum and internship students in the field of counseling.
Prior to her work in the field of mental health, Lauren was an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and was an active board member of City of Refuge, a non-profit organization supporting immigrants and refugees in mid-Missouri.
 

Presentation(s):

The Efficacy of the CRAFT Model of Therapy in a Group Setting

Harm Reduction: The Next Wave in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

 

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Hutton, Christy, PhD

I am a licensed psychologist. I earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (2000) and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (2005) from the University of Missouri. I have worked in community mental health, addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, university counseling, and private practice settings. I have also provided continuing education for licensed professionals and consulted with agencies, practices, and organizations. I am currently on faculty at MU, providing clinical training to Master’s and Doctoral students in Counseling Psychology.
 

Presentation(s):

The Efficacy of the CRAFT Model of Therapy in a Group Setting

 

 

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Clark, Marie, MA, LMFT, LSOE, LSOTP

Marie Clark, M.A., LMFT, LSOE, LSOTP has conducted psychosexual assessments, therapy, and training for more than 30 years. Her current focus is on the assessment of incest family members and juveniles with sexual behavior problems. She has conducted assessment and treatment in the Missouri Department of Corrections, and held positions of Consultant in residential facilities in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. She is an associate editor for the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse and a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma.

Presentation(s):

Assessment of Nonoffering Partners in Child Sexual Abuse Cases for Parenting and Protective Capacities