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What Are They Using Now?! Understanding the Current, Constantly Shifting Drug Trends

Speaker(s):

Bob James, MA, LPC

Presentation:  Current drug trends are ever changing. Counselors, social workers, nurses, doctors, police officers, deputy juvenile officers, Judges all need to know these trends to spot problems and provide early intervention. How has marijuana changed since the mid-1990s? What is Wax, Dips, Bars, Sizzurp, Robotrippin? How is the internet used by teens looking for information? Why is synthetic Marijuana so popular and abundant? This Presentation answers these questions for the professional, and provides an open forum for questions that need to be asked.

Objectives:

  • Review the four categories of mood altering chemicals, and what each does to the bodies central nervous system.
  • Describe the process of making and distributing Synthetic Marijuana, and its prevalence in our community today.
  • List 5 over the counter medications that people abuse regularly to get high.
  • List possible consequences and signs of usage from using synthetic and research chemicals.

Slides:

James_What are they using now

 

 

 

 

 

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Proven Strategies to Support Teen Dating Violence Survivors

Speaker(s):

Jeremy Lotz, MA, LPC

Presentation:  Young women between 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence – almost triple the national average! Learn proven methods Mr. Lotz has utilized in diagnosing and treating hundreds of teen dating violence cases since 2005 while having testified in court as an expert witness in numerous criminal and civil abuse cases. This interactive seminar will give participants the opportunity to practice diagramming both protective and risk factors in real teen dating violence cases. This high-energy and humorous seminar will give you practical activities to complete with adolescents that are both fun and highly effective at preventing and addressing dating violence issues.

Objectives:

  • Discuss the risk factors for teen dating violence.
  • Small group discussion on how technology and social media influences this
  • Review themes in large group
  • Presenter discusses how smart phones and social media have changed the game for practitioners and parents.
  • Discuss the protective factors against teen dating violence.
  • Diagram actual teen dating violence case using Mr. Lotz’s case conceptualization model (client anonymity preserved).
  • Apply this model to a current teen client of the workshop participants in small groups (client anonymity preserved).
  • Demonstrate ability to apply Mr. Lotz’s activity/skills packet for teen dating violence survivors to the participants’ work settings.

Slides:

Lotz_Dating Violence_STI2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reducing Resistance in Dyadic Conversations: Applications in Administrative and Clinical Settings

Speaker(s):

Roger Revell, MBA and Kathy Revell, MS

Presentation:  Conversations between two people can often include resistance dynamics. Patient and counselor, client and consultant, employee and employee, family members and spouses — all of these frequently include resistance. It can be mild, intense, manipulative, overt or implied. All resistance behaviors have meaning. When the meaning is understood and effectively handled communication improves. This workshop presents techniques for identifying and reducing resistance. There will be time for questions and problem-solving. The presenters have years of experience in the clinical and organizational settings, and will combine their techniques to cover a wide range of applications. Participants will leave with new insights and techniques for identifying, addressing resistance and improving conversations.

Objectives:

  • Site the definitions of resistance in both clinical and other settings
  • Experience what it sounds and feels like in a learning environment
  • Review techniques to elicit the meaning behind the resistance
  • Suggest new approaches to reduced resistance in interpersonal communication

Slides:

Revell_Reducing Resistance-Revellfnl

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Behavioral Approaches to Intervention for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Speaker(s):

Paul Boyle, PhD; Jocelyn Towler, PhD; John Dandurand; PhD

Presentation:  Many individuals with developmental disabilities engage in maladaptive behaviors that result in self-harm or harm to others. Behavioral interventions can significantly reduce problematic behaviors and increase adaptive functioning. This presentation reviews Skinnerian principles and their applicability to the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities with problematic behaviors. Participants will learn how to conduct a functional analysis of a behavior and how to measure the efficacy of interventions designed to reduce the maladaptive behavior and increase adaptive functioning.

Objectives:

  • Articulate the Skinnerian principles of operant conditioning
  • Define a target behavior, identify antecedents and consequents of a targeted behavior, learn about the function of a targeted behavior, and collect data to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention
  • Avoid common pitfalls that contribute to unsuccessful treatment

Slides:

Boyle_Towler_Dandurand_SpringTrainingInstitutePresentation20170413

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beyond Confidentiality: Ethical Considerations in Genetics *Ethics Hours

Speaker(s):

Stacey Barton, MSW, LCSW

Presentation:  Genetics is a field where new information is being uncovered every day. For many mental health conditions as well as physical conditions, gene mutations are being discovered.  This may not only inform treatment choices but also leads to issues that are potentially ethically challenging such as genetic testing, disclosure, legal implications, genetic discrimination and more.  Modern practitioners need to have a basic understanding of genetics and be prepared to deal with ethical decision-making.  Is genetic testing always appropriate?  Can you understand the implications of a positive (or negative) genetic testing on the client and on the family?  What should you know and educate your client about before genetic testing or disclosure?  This workshop seeks to provide an overview of genetics and begin addressing some of the advanced constructs that all practitioners should know.

Objectives:

  • Define the basic principles of genetics and genomics
  • Articulate the ethical issues inherent at the intersection of genetics and mental health
  • Expand understanding of the risks, benefits and limitations of genetic testing
  • Explain how to use existing Codes of Ethics including NBCC and NASW to inform practice with genetic conditions

Slides:

Barton_Beyond_Beyond Confidentiality – Ethical Considerations in Genetics MIMH 2017

Barton-NASW Code of Ethics

Barton-NASW Standards for Integrating Genetics into Social Work Practice

Barton-NBCC Code of Ethics

 

 

 

 

 

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Person Centered Supervision That Works!

Speaker(s):

Dianne Asher, MSW, LCSW

Presentation:  SAMSHA’s working definition of recovery from mental disorders and/or substance use disorders is: a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential and our job as mental health/substance abuse professionals is to help the people we serve reach their full potential. So why at times do we and those we serve feel stuck, not making progress feeling like we are doing the same thing over and over wondering why we get the same results. This presentation gives an overview of the group supervision process which is a major component of the Strengths Model Case Management and is designed to help staff think outside of the box and get staff moving forward as they assist individuals reach their full potential using principles of trauma informed care.

Objectives:

  • Describe how to use the Strengths Assessments as a Trauma Informed Tool designed to help individuals identify goals and resources.
  • Identify the 7-step process of Group Supervision.
  • List 3 ways that Person Centered Supervision is trauma informed.

Slides:

Asher_Supervision Training Spring Inst. 4-17

Asher-Sample Strengths Assessment

Asher-Strengths Assessment – blank copy (1)

 

 

 

 

 

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Building a Haven for Engagement and Recovery: The Marriage of Homeless Outreach and Consumer Operated Service Programs

Speaker(s):

Sara Schwab, MS, LPC and Mirna Herrera, MA

Presentation:  In the past year the Consumer Operated Service Program (COSP) and Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) programs have begun to merge, paving the way for revolutionary changes to the way individuals living with mental illness, homelessness, or both, access clinical and peer support services, a safe refuge, and recovery focused resources. This presentation highlights the impetus for the merging of these two programs; the benefits to consumers, staff, and the community; challenges that have arisen and are anticipated, and ways that those challenges have been met.

Objectives:

  • Discuss the differences and similarities among the types of drop-in centers including those operated by PATH and COSP.
  • Determine strategies for engaging hard-to-reach clients in a nonresidential, nonclinical setting.
  • Explain the role and value of peers in recovery and engagement.

Slides:

Schwab_Spring institute presentation17

 

 

 

 

 

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Parent Management Training Evidence-Based Treatment for ODD and Conduct Disorder

Speaker(s):

Andy Anderson, MA, LPC; Tracie Bush, MA; Shelly Stillman, MA, PLPC

Presentation: This presentation will serve as a basic level training and can be applied toward certification as a Clinician in the Kazdin Method℠ Parent Management Training (PMT) at the Parent Management Training Institute in Madison, Connecticut. PMT is an Evidence-Based treatment for children and adolescents with moderate to severe Disruptive Behavior Disorders such as ODD and Conduct Disorder.

Objectives:

  • Describe the Evidence-Based Treatment, Parent Management Training for children and adolescents with moderate to severe Disruptive Behavior Disorders.
  • Demonstrate Parent Management Training skills with Certified Clinicians.
  • Apply role-play activities to have audience interact and practice Parent Management Training skills on their own.

Slides:

Anderson_Bush_PMT 1 &2 New Powerpoint

 

 

 

 

 

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Is Anybody Really Listening!?!

Speaker(s):

Jeremy Lotz, MA, LPC

Presentation: Across professions, workers spend more time listening than reading, writing & speaking combined. BUT, the average untrained worker forgets more than 50% of what’s heard within 24 hours.  Come discover why 60%+ of Fortune 500 companies offer formal listening training to employees. In this high energy & interactive seminar you’ll learn 6 Strategies of Effective Listening, 5 Barriers to Effective Listening and you’ll be able to take your work with domestic and sexual survivors to the next level!

Objectives:

  • Discuss field research verifying need for active listening especially in today’s technology-driven culture.
  • Present, explore and review active listening terminology.
  • Explore the eight guidelines for Effective Listening in small groups.
  • Present the 6 Strategies for Effective Listening.
  • Discuss and explore how these can be applied in the participants’ workplaces.
  • Present the 5 Barriers to Active Listening.
  • Complete a self-assessment about how well (on a scale of 1-10) you currently demonstrate the Guidelines of Effective Listening. If desired, facilitator will mail a follow-up self-assessment to a participant-provided work address in 90 days.

Slides:

Lotz_Listening_STI2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Zwolak, Steve, MEd

Steve Zwolak is the CEO of LUME Institute and Executive Director of University City Children’s Center. He has over 50 years’ experience as a student of children, tirelessly advancing and advocating for early childhood. Steve’s years as a classroom teacher and leader in the field of early childhood enabled him to build the LUME Approach to education, which focuses on Emotionally Responsive Teaching – braiding early childhood and mental health principles. The Approach emphasizes that the emotional development and wellness of teachers, children and families are collectively critical to a child’s future life script In addition, there is preliminary evidence that his work has the potential in closing the racial and socioeconomic achievement gap. We know the foundation for diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded the emotional development of children in the first three years of life. Steve teaches teachers that there is major watershed from birth through 5 years of age, where children must begin to internalize and then socialize their understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity to make it an embedded way of life.

Steve believes that is children are physically safe, they will feel emotionally safe, and then they can take social risk as they feel socially safe and finally the will confident in their own competencies to take academic risk. “All learning happens in relationships”.

Steve has been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for his work with children, families and educators.

Presentation(s):

Understanding My Normal vs Their Normal