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IECMH: Relational Foundations for Lifelong Health

Room: Windgate 62-63

Speaker(s): 

Hall, Alicia D, MEd, LPC, NCC, EdS, IECMH-E

Description: 

The foundation for lifelong health and well-being is centered around early relational health with safe, stable, and nurturing relationships they give rise to in an early childhood mental health early relational health emphasizes the importance of early relationships and child development. Early relational health (ERH) is a framework that emphasizes the importance of early relationships and experiences in a child’s healthy development.  By focusing on early relational health, providers and healthcare professionals can create a supportive environment that nurtures the growth and development of infants and young children, ultimately leading to healthier and more resilient individuals.

Objectives

1. Discuss early relationships are essential for building a strong foundation for lifelong growth and development
2. Use ERH principles to provide universal prevention strategies that promote healthy relationships
3. Offer targeted interventions to assess and support children’s development and protective factors

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Aggression, Violence, and Psychosis – Facts and Misconceptions

Room: Windgate 60-61

Speaker(s): 

Preston, Rebecca, PhD

Description: 

While most individuals with a psychotic disorder will never engage in aggressive or violent behavior, it is sometimes assumed individuals with a severe mental illness are likely to commit an aggressive or violent act. Aggressive behavior, defined as disruptive behavior that harms people physically and psychologically, can be manifested in multiple forms including physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility.
Although, violence risk is elevated in individuals experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP) compared to individuals in the later stages of psychotic illness and the general population, most individuals with psychotic disorder will not engage in aggressive or violent behavior. Myriad factors are implicated in the emergence of aggressive behavior in individuals experiencing psychosis such as personality traits, neurobiology, and the complex relationship with the surrounding environment (e.g., family, friends, socioeconomic status, parent’s economic and educational standing). Literature has shown that an interaction between temperament / personality traits (stable across time), increased family conflict, poor communication, low parental support, and early traumatic events negatively impacts overall development and leads to unfavorable outcomes such as externalizing behavior, delinquency/incarceration, depression, social anxiety, academic failure, and low quality of life.  Therefore, it is essential to understand the trajectories of behavior prior to, and following, the onset of FEP.  This understanding can help identify at-risk groups, inform treatment approaches, and reduce aggressive and violent behavior in individuals experiencing FEP.

Objectives

1. Identify the antecedents and risk factors associated with an increased risk for aggressive and violent behavior (e.g., neurobiological underpinnings/personality, environmental influences) in FEP
2. Discuss the constructs of irritability, anger, and aggression and how they relate to externalizing behaviors
3. Discuss short- and long-term outcomes associated with risk factors and maladaptive behaviors

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Realities of Guardianship and Conservatorship

Room: Paradise C

Speaker(s): 

Miller, Jaqueline, BSW

Boggs, Danielle, MSW

Madsen, Sam

Description: 

Being a Guardian and Conservator is not an easy task. We are faced with a lot of difficult decisions and situations on a daily basis for many individuals. We will discuss how we approach the individuals we serve regarding their situations, why we make the decisions we make, and the actions/consequences or our decisions. We will explain how other people’s roles in our individuals lives also impact how we make decisions.

In addition to the variety of decisions we make, we have other challenges and obstacles we face. We will unpack how we try to handle and possibly overcome some of these unique situations through some case studies. We will also dive into some of the amazing and rewarding experiences we have seen through the years of working with those in need and how we have been able to work on increasing independence and restoring rights of those we serve.

Objectives

1. Define the roles of Guardian and Conservator
2. Identify the struggles that Guardians and Conservators face
3. Describe ways of handling difficult decisions

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Show Me Peer Power: Missouri DMH’s Critical Incident Stress Management Network for the Workforce

Room: Paradise B

Speaker(s): 

Jones, Rachel, BS, MA, LPC

Adams, Alicia, MSW

Description: 

The interactive presentation gives an overview of the CISM Peer Network and engages participants in grounding techniques and a group debriefing simulation. The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer Network program is made up of volunteer staff at each facility, satellite, and regional office across the state. CISM Peers have lived experience with critical incidents, trauma and personal or workplace stress. Peers provide employees emotional support, stress education, link to resources and help with adaptive functioning. This is achieved through confidential support, information, and resources. The presentation will model relaxation activity called grounding and simulate a 7-Phase CISM Debriefing technique designed to support employees after a shared traumatic incident with a goal of mitigation of the crisis response, assist in restoration of the group’s ability to function, and identify individuals who might need additional support.

Objectives

1. Discuss the structure, strategy and successes of the DMH CISM Peer Network to support co-workers experiencing trauma
2. Review self-care activities for caregivers
3. Discuss a 7-Phase CISM Debriefing simulation

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Public Health Approach to Firearm Suicide Prevention

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Speaker(s): 

Sorg, Shanna

Description: 

The Safer Homes Collaborative (SHC) is dedicated to tackling the urgent issue of firearm-related suicides through lethal means safety (LMS). Over the past seven years, SHC has navigated numerous challenges and achieved significant milestones in messaging, bridging research gaps, reducing stigma, fostering collaboration and partnerships, and securing ongoing funding. This workshop highlights the imperative for behavioral health professionals and community partners to integrate LMS strategies into their comprehensive suicide prevention efforts.

Objectives

1. Review the National and Missouri suicide prevention plans, including the focus on firearm suicide prevention

2. Discuss the four target audiences that Safer Homes Collaborative focuses on

3. Describe practical strategies and evidence-based approaches to integrate firearm suicide prevention into community health initiatives, ultimately contributing to a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention

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Uniting for Reunification: The Critical Role of Collaborative Efforts and Clinical Services in Safe Babies Court Team

Room: Windgate 62-63

Speaker(s): 

Slay, Bre-Ann, PsyD

Description: 

This presentation focuses on the vital collaboration between clinicians, attorneys, caseworkers, and parents in the reunification process for children in foster care. Emphasizing the essential role of clinical services, particularly Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), we will discuss how these services, combined with reflective consultation, enhance family support and facilitate effective reunification. Participants will gain insights into fostering teamwork and communication, ensuring that clinical perspectives inform practice, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for children and their families.

Objectives

1. Discuss the importance of collaboration among clinicians, attorneys, caseworkers, and parents in the reunification process for children in foster care.
2. Review the principles and practices of Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and its role in supporting families during reunification.
3. Explore how reflective consultation can enhance team dynamics, promote effective communication, and improve clinical services within the reunification framework.

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On the Crossroads of Neurodiversity, Mental Health and Psychosis

Room: Windgate 60-61

Speaker(s): 

Gerlach, Jennifer

Description: 

The neurodiversity movement has revolutionized perspectives on autism and related neurodivergences. Yet, these are also often comorbid with mental health conditions including psychosis. In this workshop we will explore this overlap and strategies for meeting the unique needs of these clients

Objectives

1. Identify strategies for creating a welcoming space for neurodivergent clients
2. Integrate psychotherapy strategies that can be applied to both neurodivergent clients and those with mental health conditions
3. Recognize how neurodiversity and mental health interact

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Local Initiatives to Improve the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities

Room: Paradise C

Speaker(s): 

Pennington, Nancy, BS, CPA

Description: 

Learn about county SB40 boards and how they use local tax levies to support people with developmental disabilities through leveraging funds, providing care and coordinating supports.

Objectives

1. Describe County SB40 Boards
2. Describe how to partner with their SB40 Board to support individuals with IDD
3. Discuss developmental disabilities and how they can affect interactions

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Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons and Community Engagement

Room: Paradise B

Speaker(s): 

Levely, Hannah, MS

Description: 

Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons, or YBHLs, are behavioral health professionals across the state who work to connect youth and their families to behavioral health services. When thinking of YBHLs, their job function is usually explained as a “connector” to services – and they are. But YBHLs also do so much more within their communities. Join us to dive into all the different roles of a YBHL, review the new Community Engagement data that has been collected from YBHLs across the state, and learn how YBHLs can increase community engagement with your organization.

Objectives

1. Provide an overview of YBHLs various roles within the community
2. Review Community Engagement data from YBHLs across the state.
3. Utilize the YBHL position to engage their local community.

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The Suicide Continuum Unmasked: Understanding Suicide Through a New Lens

Room: Paradise A

Speaker(s): 

Andrews, Bart, PhD

Description: 

The standard model of the suicide continuum suggest people start with thoughts of escapist ideation, and, if things don’t get better, gradually progress through the dimension of non-morbid escapist ideation, to morbid ideation, to passive suicidal ideation to active suicidal ideation, etc. The research doesn’t support this progression. Up to 75% of those who die by suicide denied suicidal thoughts in their last visit behavioral health visit prior to their death. Many that attempt and survive suicide deny recalling suicide thoughts until just upon their attempt. We clinicians need to have a better understanding of the limitations of our suicide risk models and adopt new approaches when working with our clients.

Objectives

1. Review the standard suicide continuum model
2. Explore research that conflicts with this model
3. Identify aspects of standard care that impede better intervention