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Bass, Anthony, MA, MSW

Anthony D. Bass was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri and has over twenty-five years of experience that encompasses acute psychiatric complexities, dual diagnosis disorders, substance misuse, crisis and couples counseling, as well as individual, group, and family therapy; death and dying, critical incidence debriefings, and is well versed in addressing or educating on matters involving HIV/STD’s. In addition, Mr. Bass has worked with thousands of various offenders transitioning in and out of federal and state probation and parole systems. Mr. Bass’s years of experience as a direct service provider includes working as a Team Leader, Program and Clinical Director in the mental health and Substance Use Disorder arena.

Mr. Bass has been instrumental in the development of Substance Use Disorder Medical Detox, In and Outpatient, Residential, and Chronic Pain programs and has a strong ten-year background working as a Medical Social Worker. In April of 2016 he was nominated and awarded the St. Louis American Foundation’s Excellence in Health Care award. He is the founder of two nonprofit organizations and is currently in private practice working with Police Offices and other First Responders.

Mr. Bass earned master’s degrees in Community Counseling from the University of Missouri St. Louis, Management and Leadership from Webster University, and Social Work from St. Louis University. Mr. Bass is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Substance Use Counselor in the State of Missouri. Mr. Bass holds certifications for Anger Management, Clinical Trauma Treatment, Clinical Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Mr. Bass has also been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, and EMDR methodologies.
   M.Ed., MA, MSW, RADC, MARS, CCATP, AMTP, CCTP, CDBT, LPC

Presentation(s): 

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma on Men and Women of Color


 

 

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Friman, Patrick, PhD

Dr. Patrick C. Friman received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. He is the current Vice President of Behavioral Health at Boys Town and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. He was formerly on the faculties of Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, and Creighton University Schools of Medicine.  He was also formerly the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program at University of Nevada. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, in three divisions of the American Psychological Association, and of the American Board of Behavioral Psychology. He is the former Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and former President of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He has published more than 200 scientific articles and chapters and three books.  The majority of his scientific and clinical work is in Behavioral Pediatrics and Behavioral Medicine.  Dr. Friman’s work in behavioral pediatrics has concentrated on the gap between primary medical care for children on one side, and referral-based clinical child psychological and psychiatric care, on the other. A secondary focus is on adolescent behavior and development.  He also specializes in consultation regarding workplace issues such as motivation, dealing with difficult people, change, happiness and pathways to success. 


Presentation(s): 

Keynote: A Spectrum of Clinical and Practical Applications Derived from Behavior Analysis 

 

 

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Keynote Address – Creating Change in a Divided World

Speaker(s):

Ranney, Megan, MD

Presentation:

Over the last decade, Dr. Ranney has emerged as one of the nation’s strongest voices for innovative solutions to seemingly intractable public health crises. In this talk, she takes the audience on a journey from possibility to action. She outlines how to see beyond the limits of the possible; provides concrete examples of success and failure in work on gun violence, opioids, COVID, and digital health; and shares her core lessons about the key ingredients for action (inclusivity, persistence, shared power, high-quality data). This talk has been given to audiences ranging from healthcare to higher education to associations.

Objectives:

  1. Discuss innovative solutions to seemingly intractable public health crises
  2. Provide concrete examples of success and failure in work on gun violence, opioids, COVID, and digital health
  3. Share core lessons on key ingredients of action for creating change in a divided world
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Safer Homes Collaborative: Preventing firearm suicide through an unconventional collaboration of professionals

Speaker(s):

Ellison, Kathleen, MS, MA, NCC

Presentation:

Over 1,100 residents die by suicide each year in Missouri. Three out of five suicide deaths in the state involve the use of a firearm – well above national average for gun suicide. Access to firearms, particularly easy access to firearms during a period of crisis or emotional despair is a key risk factor for suicide. Yet, many individuals and organizations working in suicide prevention have been uncomfortable to address firearms, given the current social and political climate in the gun right and gun violence conversations. The Safer Homes Collaborative, a grass roots, firearm-suicide prevention initiative is embracing the challenge; bringing together gun owners, gun retailers, behavioral health professionals, medical providers, and suicide prevention advocates to the table to talk about how they all play a role in preventing. In this presentation, participants will learn about the Safer Homes Collaborative and how they’ve brought experts in firearms, suicide prevention, mental health and physical health together to work towards the shared goal of preventing firearm suicides.

Objectives:

  1. Define the Safer Homes Collaborative and mission to prevent firearm suicide
  2. Identify lethal means reductions strategies to prevent firearm suicide and the evidence behind why it works
  3. Describe the impact the Safer Homes Collaborative has in creating systems change through their collaborations across the state
  4. Ask the suicide question and ask about access to firearms.
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Women in Recovery – An Approach to Sustainable Empowerment

Speaker(s):

Larkin, Nicole, MS, CDAC

Hartenstein, Jaimee, Ph.D, CFLE

Martin, Carol, CPS

Presentation:

Women in recovery are a unique population with varying experiences. In a group setting establishing a safe space is vital to the experience of the women in the group. A facilitator of a group has an opportunity to be transparent with the group and utilize various techniques to establish a safe space. Empowerment is one component of recovery and helping the women to feel empowered and share their voice is one aspect of recovery. Techniques and opportunities used by the facilitator as well as activities with the group are one way the group can begin to feel empowered. Presenters will share from their experience how this blend of interventions works in real practice. This approach meets the unique needs of building peer relationships for collaboration and continued emphasis on trustworthiness and empowerment for women in recovery.

Objectives:

  1. Provide perspectives on approaches to facilitating groups for women in recovery.
  2. Gain an understanding of establishing and facilitating a safe space for women in recovery.
  3. Discuss techniques to utilize with women in recovery to build empowerment.
  4. Exploring opportunities to empower and give a voice to women in recovery groups.
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The Intersection of Nutrition and Mental Health

Speaker(s):

Karanja, Damaris, LPC, RDN

Presentation:

This presentation helps attendees to understand how complex trauma, attachment and developmental wounds, and eating behaviors are correlated. Attendees will learn how to promote a body-positive, culturally-sensitive counseling approach using the concepts behind Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating.

Objectives:

  1.  Understanding the correlational link between trauma to Eating Behaviors
  2. Learn how to promote a body-positive, culturally-sensitive approach in treatment using the concepts behind Health at Every Size (HAES).
  3. Participants will be able to apply case studies and conceptualization to assist with respectful, body-neutral terminology, awareness, and intervention.
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Surviving the Angry Black Woman Syndrome

Speaker(s):

Gray, Angela, MSW, EdS

Presentation:

Women of color are often misunderstood when they speak from the heart. The passion that women of color exhibit is often misconstrued as anger, negative attitudes, and defensive. As a result, they are often isolated and ostracized for voicing their opinions. Therefore, creating the “Angry Black Woman Syndrome” narrative. Women of color often feel disconnected from their white counterparts and each other in the workplace and other predominantly white spaces. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of establishing healthy relationships with other women of color and connecting with white allies. Overall, this will be a very candid and open workshop to explore overcoming the “Angry Black Woman Syndrome” narrative.

Objectives:

  1. To identify physical, psychological, and emotional stressors as it relates to being a woman of color.

  2. To define relevant terms to help women of color navigate in predominately white spaces.

  3. To identify and utilize survival techniques and strategies to help women of color overcome feelings of rejection, anger, and sadness.

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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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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