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Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Early Psychosis

Room Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s)

Rebecca Preston, PhD

Description

This session will provide an overview of what early psychosis is, including signs and symptoms, how symptoms occur on a continuum, and the importance of linking individuals to appropriate services.

Objectives

  • Describe the building blocks of psychosis spectrum disorders
  • Evaluate psychosis — establishing the threshold
  • Discuss the importance of early identification and intervention
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Preston, Rebecca, PhD

Dr. Rebecca Preston is the Clinical Lead of the Early Psychosis Care Center. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hosftra University with training strongly rooted in evidence-based treatment modalities and rigorous research methods. Her research interests concentrate on stressors and impaired self-regulatory behaviors that both predate and maintain disorders of self-control and co-morbid psychiatric disorders in vulnerable populations. With the Early Psychosis Care Center, Rebecca develops trainings and facilitates the implementation of evidence-based practices to prevent the onset of and provide treatment for early psychosis in individuals in Missouri.

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Utilizing the Transformative Model of Internal Family Systems in the Treatment of Risky Behaviors: Substance Use Disorder, Self-Injury, and Eating Disorders

Room Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s)

Megan Colvin MA & Andrea Wiele PLPC

Description

Although the model has been in existence and practice for several decades, Internal Family Systems has gained tremendous ground in the treatment of risky behaviors in recent years. This integrative treatment approach includes evidence-based interventions drawing from CBT, somatic, psychodynamic, and Gestalt frameworks.
This presentation will give participants a hands-on opportunity to practice IFS and to learn how to apply the IFS principles in their respective practices. There will be ample research-based case studies presented, as well as anecdotal.

Objectives

  • Identify the main components of the IFS model and apply them in practice
  • Utilize IFS interventions in practice as they pertain to risky behaviors
  • Practice somatic exercises while discussing complex trauma case studies
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Wiele, Andrea, PLPC

I specialize in working with new parents, especially women experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. I integrate multiple theories of practice to provide individualized care for each client. I want to be with you as you explore your difficult and uncomfortable emotions and discover who you are and what you want in your life.
I have always had a desire to work with people and consider myself a natural listener. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri in 2012 and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Central Methodist University in 2023.

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Colvin, Megan, MA

Megan Colvin, LPC, is advanced trained psychotherapist with 17 years of experience in mental health treatment. She is adept at using the transformational model Internal Family Systems (IFS) to assist individuals to heal, as well as EMDR to assist in metabolizing of traumatic events. Megan excels at blending the latest in trauma and neurobiology research with the wisdom of holistic approaches to healing. She effectively works with neurobiology and central nervous system using somatic approaches to bring about healing.
In addition to private practice counseling, Megan is certified in and provides consultation for both IFS and EMDR clinicians. She facilitates group therapy for The Intensive, an Intensive Outpatient Program at Individual, Marriage & Family Counseling in Columbia, Missouri. Megan is continually learning and training in the latest research and clinical interventions pertaining to ADHD and complex trauma.

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Wieberg Massman, Judy, MEd, LPC, LCSW

Judy Wieberg Massman is a Licensed Professional Counselor. and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has provided psychotherapy for over 35 years to clients from various cultures, personal challenges and walks of life.
Judy is certified in numerous Evidence Based Practices including EMDR, DBT, Bio-feedback, Prolonged Exposure Trauma Therapy , Equine Assisted Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Bibliotherapy. Judy has written and published books that have been effectively used for Bibliotherapy. In 2023 Judy published Mind win: manage your mind, mange your life that is currently being used in therapy.
Judy has provided child and family therapy in liaison with schools, juvenile court services and family/ custody court services. Judy served as a consultant for the State of Missouri in the Healthy Children and Youth Program. She has provided professional training on ADHD and other therapeutic topics and has supervised upcoming therapist. Judy has taught as an adjunct instructor at a community college. She continues to provide therapy in- office and through tele-med. Judy is enthusiastic and dedicated in promoting learning and personal growth.
 

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Biblia Therapy used in Adjunct with other Therapies to Enhance Treatment

 

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Smalling, Lauren, MSW, LCSW

Lauren Smalling, MSW, LCSW is a 40-year-old social worker practicing as a substance use counselor in Lebanon, MO. She began her social work journey at the age of 24 and had the best year of her life in 2013 when she graduated LSU with her master’s degree and then had a baby. Lauren has worked for Compass Health Network for almost seven years now and continues to love her career and her family.

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Treatment and Diagnosis of Individuals with Schizophrenia

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CBT to Support Healthy Grief in the Face of Loss

Room Pardise Ballroom C

Speaker(s)

Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP

Description

As we go through life, we experience the deaths of friends, parents, siblings, and life partners. Other losses can be related to health, moves, and loss of roles that have been important parts of personal identity. This workshop features clinical strategies to support clients’ healthy grieving processes and management of daily life tasks. Screening and assessment tools are reviewed to aid clinicians in distinguishing normative grief reactions from prolonged grief disorder, with implications for treatment planning and implementation. An emphasis will be on grief therapy strategies that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse clients. Case examples are provided to support the efforts of practitioners from a range of disciplines (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, clinical psychology) in busy clinical practices.

Objectives

•Describe differences between normative grief reactions, depression and DSM-V-TR Prolonged Grief Disorder

•Select 3 strategies to support healthy grieving

•Identify 2 clinical interventions that should be avoided for most bereaved clients
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Biblia Therapy used in Adjunct with other Therapises to Enhance Treatment

Room Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s):

Judy Wieberg Massman, MEd, LPC, LCSW

Description

Bibliotherapy will be defined and participants will learn how to use a 4 stage process in order to maximize books in their profession.

Objectives

    • Define bibliotherapy
    • Discuss bibliotherapy begginnings and how it is used now
    • Identify how to maximize your experience with books using a 4 stage process: identification, catharsis, insight and universilization
    • Discuss how bibliotherapy may help your profession
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Experiential Assessment and Therapy for Difficult Clients and Confusing Situations

Room Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s):

John Carpenter, MSW, LCSW

Description

You will get to see and feel your client’s dynamics and issues in a whole new perspective through experiential techniques, visual displays, metaphoric imagery, and playful exercises that reveal important and often hidden dynamics. The use of emotional space and body posturing may create emotional sculptures that suggest what needs and directions your client may require. What is exciting is that the visual or metaphoric images are undeniable and extremely beneficial for awareness and growth.

Objectives

    • Reveal and utilize emotional spacing effectively.
    • Describe the benefit and use of visual props to illustrate dynamics and stresses.
    • Utilize metaphoric imagery exercises to playfully reveal powerful emotions and dynamics in relationships.
    • Utilize experiential techniques and exercises for therapeutic growth and genuine changes.