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Scott, Shari, M.A., LPC

Shari is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado with over 19 years of experience in the helping field.  After career foundations in investigations of child abuse/neglect cases, Shari decided to further her experience with a Master’s degree in counseling.  She currently works full time in her own private practice while providing on-site counseling for a Kansas City area corporation.  In addition to that, Shari maintains national board certification and various other certifications in telebehavioral health, mediation, and critical incident response.  Throughout the course of her career, Shari has served as a grief support specialist and worked alongside children, teens, and adults who suffered the death of someone close to them.  She speaks locally and regionally to professionals about suicide-related grief and also talks with metro high schools about mental health and suicidality awareness.  She’s previously presented at MO DMH Spring Institute, various local hospitals and schools, the American Counseling Association of Missouri, and the Suicide Prevention Conference.  






Presentation(s): 

Youth Suicide:  A Look At Before and After








 

 

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Rodgers, Teresa, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA

Teresa, who prefers to be called Terri, graduated from the University of Florida ABA program with James Johnston and Brian Iwata as her primary professors. She has worked as a behavioral consultant in areas of child welfare, children’s mental health services, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and for families with typical developing children.  She has also served as the Senior Behavior Analyst for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities in the State of Florida and is currently the Chief Behavior Analyst in Missouri for the Division of Developmental Disabilities.  Terri has served diligently on two state licensure processes, Arizona and Florida.


Presentation(s): 

How to Increase Sustainability Without Magic in Psychiatric Facilities and Community Settings






 

 

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Puch, Justin, M.A., LPC


Justin Puch is a Licensed Professional Counselor and attended the University of Kansas for his degree in Sociology with Honors in Family Research. Justin attended the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City where her earned his Masters in Counseling.

Justin specializes in marital, family and child counseling. Justin has been trained in The Gottman Method for marital and couples counseling. He also loves to work with families that are dealing with blended family issues, communication, crisis, attachment / adoption issues, and parenting techniques.

Justin works with kids (8 and older) , adolescents  and young adults. Justin uses Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as other techniques to help with anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar, oppositional  behavior, and attachment / trauma issues.

Justin is married and has two boys. Justin is an avid KU fan and loves to travel.




Presentation(s): 

Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents 




 

 

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Neuber, Keith, M.S.


Keith Neuber holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University.  He began his career in Community Mental Health in 1974.  He has 45 years of experience as a clinician, specializing in family therapy, clinical supervisor, business consultant, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and professional trainer.  He founded the Metro Institute for Personal and Family Development, operated a private clinical practice in Missouri and Illinois and currently serves as CEO for Kreative Kids Learning Center and President of I K.A.N. Presentations.  Neuber has two publications released in fall 2019 including, “If You’re Not Having Fun, You’re Doing It Wrong:  The Art of Perspective Management” and “Conquering the Generational Challenge” co-authored with David Butler.


Presentation(s): 

Conquering the Generational Challenge: Creating a Harmonious and Productive Workplace



 

 

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Moore, Mark, MA, LPC


Mark Moore has his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Board Certified Counselor. Mark is published and co-authored in two articles in the Safer Society Press. Further, Mark is a member of the professional organization, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). Mark has vast experience in working with a variety of populations such as those suffering from mood disorders, psychotic disorders, grief, trauma related experiences or PTSD, to name a few. Specifically, Mark has specialized in the treatment of sexual offenders starting with conducting group and individual therapy sessions for the Cape Girardeau, MO Probation and Parole. For over 8 years, Mark has been working at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center (SORTS-Sexual Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services) and has been implementing process groups, psycho-educational groups, and individual therapy for those who are civilly committed sexual violent predators. Mark also spent time conducting process groups and psycho-educational groups at Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP).  Primarily, Mark has been working with those that have scored moderate to high psychopathy levels, Antisocial Personality Disorders, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders. 


Presentation(s): 

Lessons Learned: The Road to Sexual Offending




 

 

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McManus, Ken, M.Ed, LPC


Ken McManus is a licensed professional counselor and certified EMDR psychotherapist in private practice with forty years
of clinical experience. Ken’s career path has included developing and providing professional development trainings through
Professional Education Systems, Inc. (PESI) and in previous MIMH Spring Training Institutes. Throughout his career, Ken
has worked with law enforcement officers and their families as a clinician, as a trainer and as a partner in community
programming. Ken is a provider for the CIT officer support panel specific to the Missouri Crisis Intervention Team and a
participant in the St. Louis Area CIT Coordinating Council.


Presentation(s): 

Understanding Cop Culture


 

 

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Klaus, Jason, BS


Jason Klaus is a Detective Corporal for the Perry County (MO) Sheriff’s Office in Perryville, Missouri.  Jason has been with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office since September of 1996 and has served as a Jail Officer, Patrol Deputy, School Resource Officer and Detective.  Jason attended the Southeast Missouri Law Enforcement Academy in the summer of 1996 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 1998.  Jason is currently the Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Coordinator and responsible for expanding CIT throughout the state and develop and maintain relationships with community behavioral health and advocacy partners.



Presentation(s): 

Understanding Cop Culture



 

 

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Gray, Angela, MSW, EdS

I am a School Social Worker of seventeen years for the Alton School District at Alton High School. I am also the Executive Director of Empowered 2b Me, an educational consulting organization. I have a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Social work with a Specialization in School Social work. In 2014, I obtained a Specialist degree in Education Administration. I  have extensive knowledge with working with students from diverse socio -economic backgrounds. In addition, I have knowledge with working with at-risk students, especially female students.

I am an author of two books to help teen girls overcome negative attitudes, “Help! I Have an Attitude Problem! A Self-Help Book and Journal to Help Teen Girls Overcome Negative Attitudes” and Check that Attitude!”, a book designed to provide strategies for educators when dealing with girls with negative attitudes. 


Presentation(s): 

1. Best Practices for Working with Urban Girls with Challenging Attitudes

2. Trauma Awareness: Invisibility and Victimization of Black Girls

 

 

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Finzo, Stephen, Psy.D.

Dr. Finzo has over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health both providing direct services and administration. His experience from having worked in many settings in the field has allowed him to compile theory and skills of application resulting in effective treatment of clients, and the ability of passing that knowledge to other therapists through workshops and seminars. Dr. Finzo engages participants in the process of learning difficult and challenging information combining solid content and humor.

Dr. Finzo has taught with two universities in Behavioral Health departments. He has presented seminars and workshops for clinicians for the purposes of continuing education and building competencies and confidence. Workshops have also been provided for the Department of Family Services for both social workers and foster parents.

Presentation(s): 

Solution Focused Brief Therapy 


 

 

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Evans, Lucas, MA, BCBA, LBA

Lucas Evans is a behavior analyst with Missouri’s Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities. He has helped community and inpatient providers build and maintain supports for individuals with complex behavioral needs and mental health concerns.  Lucas is a doctoral student of behavior analysis at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  His research interests include professional practice, instructional design, and quantitative models of behavior.


Presentation(s): 

How to Increase Sustainability Without Magic in Psychiatric Facilities & Community Settings