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ASAM implementation and EHR enhancement

Room Wingate 62-63

Speaker(s):

Clif Johnson, AA, CRAADC

Description

This presentation will focus on not only ASAM implementation with success, barriers and challenge discussion but also on how agency electronic health record enhancements have improved clinical experience, supervision monitoring and data entry.

Objectives

    • Discuss ASAM to assist each other
    • Discuss EHR that can help with ideas on how it can assist staff
    • Assist other agencies with ideas on clinical supervision on ASAM
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Assessment and Diagnosis of Dementia for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Room Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s):

Kayette Glass, PsyD

Description

Individuals with IDD are living longer than they ever have before.
In the U.S., the population of people over 60 who have a developmental disability is projected to increase from an estimated 173,000 in 1995 to 332,900 by the year 2025. Until recently, a shortened life span was expected for people with ID, and services and research were geared toward serving children.
75% of Adults with DD are in the 40 to 60 year age group *9,000 individual currently – projected to grow to 30,000 in next ten years. Individuals with IDD are most likely will to be served in the community. Because of this older people with developmental disabilities comprise a relatively unstudied group. Furthermore, individuals with IDD and Dementia are also relatively unstudied.
The prevalence of Dementia is 4x higher in IDD population than the general population.
Adults with Down Syndrome are at a higher risk of dementia and show a significantly elevated prevalence with advancing age. Early onset and more rapid progression of the disease (5-7 years) with more cognitive and adaptive functioning losses are more evident with Down syndrome. Prevalence of dementia doubles every 5 years between 45-60 years and is often the reason for referral is different for the IDD population than general population (e.g. a behavior change, like “He’s hitting people,” or “He’s incontinent.”). Almost half of the individuals that meet criteria go undetected/undiagnosed.

Objectives

    • Discuss disability awareness
    • Define the dementia umbrella
    • Discuss dementia in the IDD population
    • Review assessing dementia in IDD
    • Review treatment and recommendations for IDD and dementia
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Emergency Planning for Individuals with I/DDs

Room Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s):

Deb Hendricks, BA

Description

This session will outline the efforts of DMH’s Office of Disaster Services to promote preparedness for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The new preparedness guidebooks for individuals and providers will be introduced and demonstrated, showing the easy steps that will lead to completing individualized plans.
The presenter will also discuss the differential responses of those with I/DDs to emergencies.

Objectives

    • Discover the Preparedness Guidebooks for individuals with I/DDs and Providers
    • Introduce the Guidebooks into emergency planning in all settings
    • Consider the reactions of individuals with I/DDs to emergencies
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Dysregulation in individuals with IDD: Working Towards Better Supports

Room Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s):

Robert Cox, MA, LPC

Description

Robert is the author of “The Life Recovery Method: Autism Treatment From a Trauma Perspective” and in the last 7 years he has discovered much about regulation and IDD in general. Often both emotion and sensory input come as energy signals that we feel in the body. The inability to process these signals accurately causes confusion and drives the individual into the Limbic region of the brain. Learning to aid in the processing of these signals and using proven techniques we can support individuals with IDD in a fuller, more regulating way.

Objectives

    • Describe the areas of the brain that drive meltdown responses to stimulus
    • Identify at least 3 methods of helping to calm the brain once escalated
    • Utilize methods of practice to begin rewiring the brain
    • Describe the benefits of bilateral stimulation in the brain
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Youth Suicide: A Look at Before and After

Room Paradise Ballroom B

Speaker(s):

Shari Grady, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC, CISM

Description

Suicide slipped into the top ten as far as causes of death in the United States (CDC, 2016). Deaths among school-aged children and teens continue to be on the rise; so much so, that suicide has statistically risen to the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. Suicide traumatizes those left in its path and how to navigate the grief following a suicide is both tricky and scary. This presentation reviews precipitating factors in youth who die by suicide, as well as risk factors and red flags for youth who attempt it in hopes of informing prevention efforts moving forward. How to best screen kids for suicidality, as well as how to talk to youth who express suicidal thoughts shall also be highlighted. Additionally, this presentation covers common grief reactions in those working through the death of a loved one to suicide and how to best support those individuals.

Objectives

    • Examine 10,000 pediatric suicides to determine factors, causes, and warning signs
    • Identify red flags in suicidal youth
    • Learn how to directly talk with youth who express suicidality
    • Explore steps to take following the suicide death of a student
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Firearm Suicide Prevention: A nascent approach to preventing suicide in rural southeast Missouri.

Room Paradise Ballroom B

Speaker(s):

Katie Ellison, MS, MA, NCC & Racheal Ward, MA

Description

In 2022, approximately 50,000 Americans tragically lost their lives to suicide, and a concerning majority—over half—chose to end their lives with firearms. Recognizing the gravity of this issue, the U.S. Surgeon General underscores the importance of integrating lethal means safety into a comprehensive public health strategy aimed at preventing suicides. Addressing firearm suicide prevention in rural Missouri poses a unique challenge, as communities deeply entrenched in shooting sports view interventions as potentially antagonistic. Embarking on a groundbreaking initiative, the Safer Homes Collaborative, supported by grant funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health, unites the expertise of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health and the Family Counseling Center. Together, they are dedicated to elevating awareness about lethal means safety strategies that can delay, deter, and prevent suicide.

Objectives

    • Gain a profound understanding of the novelty inherent in a learning grant, specifically aimed at exploring innovative methods to integrate lethal means safety into a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention.
    • Explain how the collection of qualitative data is undertaken to assess and appraise the evolving mental frameworks of stakeholders actively involved in firearm suicide prevention.
    • Detail the insights gained in crafting messaging and media campaigns when tackling sensitive topics, emphasizing the lessons learned in navigating challenging subject matter.
    • Acknowledge the insights gained, barriers encountered during implementation, and the proactive approach taken to transform challenges into opportunities and reshape strategies.
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Prevent Suicide in Jails and Prisons: Save Lives and Avoid Lawsuits

Room Paradise Ballroom B

Speaker(s):

AE Daniel, MD, MRC Psych

Description

Suicide is the number one cause of death in US jails and the third cause in prisons. Inmates are among the highest risk group for suicide worldwide.
Suicide is a major public health issue. We have the highest rate of incarceration among the developed countries. Only 4.4 % of people in the world live in the US. However, 22.4 % of all incarcerated people in the world are in the US jails and prisons.
The emotional and financial consequences and legal ramifications of suicide are staggering. Millions of dollars are paid out to the survivors.
How can deaths by suicide behind bars be prevented; how can we save lives; how can the stakeholders of jails and prisons avoid lawsuits?
This course is for the correctional officers, mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, therapists, and mental health workers, who work in these facilities and come into direct contact with inmates who could potentially take their lives. In my view, these professionals are the eyes and ears of suicide prevention.
The course is also directed to administrators such as Sheriffs, Wardens, Chief administrators of prisons, shift commanders, trainers and policymakers.
This highly informative, instructive and inspiring course pulls from my 20 years of clinical experience, research on suicide in correctional settings and expert consultations on lawsuits.

 

Objectives

    • Discuss the what, how and why of inmate suicide
    • Separate myths from facts of custodial suicide
    • Identify risk and protective factors to prevent suicide and save lives
    • Describe how to perform proper suicide screening and suicide risk assessment
    • Describe ways on how to be the eyes and ears of suicide prevention, monitoring, and treatment of suicidal inmate
    • Discover how to navigate policies, procedures and practices to avoid lawsuits
    • Review basic principles of legal decision-making in medical negligence and deliberate indifference lawsuits

 

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Somatic Therapies and Trauma: Healing for the Whole Self

Room Parasol II

Speaker(s):

Heather Gargis, MA, LPC, SEP, NATP

Description

Embark on a transformative exploration of somatic therapies and trauma in this presentation, where the focus extends beyond conventional cognitive approaches. We will delve into a deeper understanding of the nervous system, unraveling the complexities of the trauma response, and moving beyond mere cognition into the profound healing wisdom of the body. Participants will be able to define the innate threat response cycle and its role in fostering resilience and facilitating a comprehensive healing process that recognizes the body as an integral player in the narrative.
In this journey, participants will learn about key concepts of interoception and proprioception as they explore the internal landscape of sensation and movement through experiential exercises. Building a profound relationship with the body becomes a cornerstone, unlocking the wisdom and intellect inherent in the body. The presentation serves as a roadmap for participants to venture into nuanced realms, cultivating a deeper understanding of the body’s language. Through gaining an understanding of the importance of attuning to the nervous system in therapy and supporting clients in redefining their relationship with the bodies, participants will be empowered to guide clients toward profound self-discovery and restoration, transcending the boundaries of traditional talk therapy.

Objectives

    • Define “somatic” therapies: Establish a professional understanding of the term within a conceptual framework.
    • Analyze the phases and methods of completing the threat response cycle for fostering resilience and comprehensive healing.
    • Describe 3 somatic interventions that can be used in clinical settings
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Self-Awareness

Room Parasol II

Speaker(s):

Le’Anne Schlotzhauer, BS

Description

This presentation is interactive and includes background information on the concept of self-awareness and how we can use both internal and external self-awareness to create a purposeful life.

Objectives

    • Identify the benefits of self-awareness.
    • Discuss ways to enhance your personal self-awareness.
    • Utilize effective ways to develop external self-awareness.
    • Explore your personal potential.
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Real Self-Care for Mental Health Practitioners: Strategies to Prevent and Treat Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Room Parasol II

Speaker(s):

Sarah Thomas, EdD, MSW, LCSW

Description

When we think about self-care we often visualize vacations, spa days, dinner out, and maybe even that morning cup of coffee. While these strategies are important, in this presentation we will go deeper. Let’s talk about strategies to improve your work day, advocate for your needs, prevent burnout and fatigue, and recover from the difficult and essential work that you do.

Objectives

    • Define burnout and compassion fatigue.
    • Discuss the detrimental effects of burnout and compassion fatigue on mental health care professionals.
    • Describe key strategies for mindfulness and flow state.
    • Identify a personalized essential self-care plan to prevent and work-related distress.
    • Utilize tools to advocate for wellbeing in your workplace.