Thursday, June 5, 2014
Opening Plenary Keynote Presentation 9:15 am – Noon
2.5 Hours
An Update to the Big Book’s been Right All Along: Anatomy of the Disease
Melissa Lee Warner, MD
This presentation is an update to the Big Book’s Been Right All Along: Anatomy of the
Disease. Advances will include the latest in medical research about addiction, giving
examples from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous that demonstrates the innate
understanding the founders of AA had of alcoholism. This talk helps further the two brain
concept and the power of spirituality in complimenting long term recovery.
Discussion will focus on the latest advances in medical research about addiction, giving
examples from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, this talk will draw parallel’s that
demonstrate the innate understanding the founders of AA had of alcoholism.
Additionally, this talk will help further illustrate the two brain concept and the power of
spirituality in complimenting long term recovery including examples from the Big Book.
The format will be primarily didactic with question and answer discussion to follow.
Thursday, June 5, 2014 Afternoon Workshops 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm
3.0 Hours
Replacing Old Symptoms of Addiction, a DBT Approach
Jaketra Bryant, LPC
The workshop will allow participants to experience a look at Co-occurring disorders as it
relates to addiction; utilizing Dialectal Behavioral Therapy. The workshop primarily
focuses on distress tolerance skills, emotional regulation and everyday mindfulness.
Participants will learn how to identify those precipitating factors that led to addiction and
learn skills to replace symptoms using daily mindfulness techniques.
Craving: Gotta Have It
Gary Byrd, M.Ed., MAC, CCS, CAMS
The DSM-5 has called treatment professionals’ attention to the role cravings play in
substance use disorders. Craving is a universal experience we all share and it also
happens to be at the heart of addiction. This workshop will provide participants with a
greater understanding of a holistic model for assisting their clients in managing cravings,
which includes neuroscience research, lifestyle balance of adrenaline and serotonin,
understanding the mental game of craving management and the practice of craving
identification and coping strategies.
Reconsidering the Roots of Addiction: Implications of the Adverse Childhood
Experiences Study
R. Denice Colson, PhD, MS
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study is perhaps the largest of its kind, but
generally unknown in the addiction counseling field. Evidence from this extensively
published research project challenges the traditional, comfortable views of the roots of
addiction. View some of the evidence and discuss implications for evaluation, treatment,
and policy.
Strategies for Engaging the Armed Forces with Substance Use Disorders
Sheryl Crawford, LPC
The armed forces are not immune to substance use. Participants will receive strategies of
engagement. Participants will learn the substances that are prevalent in the military
despite the zero tolerance for drugs. Upon completion of this workshop, participants
should have a better understanding how to stimulate a commitment to treatment.
Boundaries - Concrete and Individualized for Easy Interventions
Kimberly Ann Holle, MS, MSW, LMSW, CAADC
This 3-hour workshop will identify one healthy and two common unhealthy boundaries
(and associated mental illnesses) using every day, concrete concepts. Ten things that each
individual must manage within their own healthy boundary will be presented, as well as
how to individualize working with them according to each client's needs.
When We Get Behind Closed Doors: Shedding light on the importance of Clinical
Supervision
Alan Lyme, LCSW, ICADC, ICCS, MINT
This overview of clinical supervision will present not only the challenges that quality
supervision presents but also some solutions that may help both supervisor and
supervisee get more from the experience.
Fostering Group Cohesion
Laci Rankhorn, ICADC, CADC-II, ICCJP
"Fostering Group Cohesion" is a program designed for group facilitators to help their
clients break down the wall of resistance and fear of connecting to the group. This
training will focus on building an open, positive group atmosphere (even with resistant
clients!), with real-world examples and universally-relatable activities.
The purpose of the workshop is to teach facilitators to bring their group members
together by facilitating trust, respect, and modeling how to be non-judgmental. Group
atmosphere that is conducive to positive change is one in which clients feel included,
valued, and respected; not just by the facilitator, but from each other as well. The
resistant client presents a potential hurdle to the positive group atmosphere; this
workshop will specifically address connecting with clients that resist the group process,
and helping them make connections with others.
Counseling Resistant Chemically Dependent Men
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
This workshop will address the core issues and also identify 10 strategies for overcoming
resistance when working with chemically dependent males as clients. Participants will
also be introduced to experiential exercises that can be helpful in reducing resistance and
addressing core issues when counseling chemically dependent males.
Friday, June 6, 2014 6-Hour Work Shops 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
6 Hours
Group Psychotherapy & Addiction Treatment
Philip J Flores, PhD, ABPP
The purpose of this series of trainings is to familiarize attendees with the field of group
psychotherapy and addiction treatment. Trainings will provide an introduction to the
basic principles of group psychotherapy with addicted patients as it is recommended and
practiced by the leading theorists in the field today. Emphasis will be placed on gaining
both first-hand experiences and a conceptual grasp of the unique treatment issues that this
population presents in group therapy. Therefore, this course will consist of both an
experiential and didactic component designed to facilitate learning via thoughtful study
of process and will be structured to aid attendees in integrating their thoughts and feelings
with experience. Additionally, theories of group development, technique, and relevant
research will be addressed.
Relationship Detox: Helping Chemically Dependent Clients Develop Healthy
Relationships in Recovery
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
Relationships are the leading cause of relapse among chemically dependent clients.
Topics include: 10 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships; 10 Characteristics of
Addictive Relationships; The Link between Abandonment, Addiction, and Addictive
Relationships; Relationships and Relapse Prevention; Strategies for Helping Clients
Leave Toxic Relationships; and Relationship Detox: Helping Clients Develop Healthy
Relationships in Recovery.
Ethics and Boundaries
Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS
This course is designed to give counselors an understanding of the foundational elements
of ethical reasoning and decision-making, and how professional boundaries affect ethical
decision-making. The first half of the course will examine approaches to ethics, ethical
reasoning and methodological factors for making decisions. The second half of the course
will review how boundaries are critical for the development and implementation of
ethical practice as well as a review of selected NAADAC Standards with an emphasis on
understanding how the Principles are a framework for the practice of addiction
counseling.
Peace Circles: Enhancing the Recovery Experience
Karin Malkowski Stende, MSCM
Applying ancient principles to modern experiences, peacemaking circles and other
restorative processes are gaining new value in communities across the country. Learn a
new system for building community in a way that creates positive, lasting change. Take
the first steps in designing a peacemaking circle program and begin to realize the benefits
of this powerful alternative form of communication.
Participants in this workshop will discover the life-enriching experience of the circle
process, not through lecture and literature, but by creating, developing, and participating
in a full peace circle. Over the course of the workshop, participants will be introduced to
the core components of creating a peace circle; enhance their ability to look and listen for
the hidden messages of language, both verbal and non-verbal; identify avenues in their
own recovery that may be useful in establishing a functional peace circle; and create an
immediately usable framework to begin incorporating the use of peace circles within their
communities.
The NCTSN Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma
Funda Yilmaz, LPC
The purpose of this experiential and didactic training is to teach the audience The Twelve
Core Concepts, developed by the NCTSN to serve as the conceptual foundation of the
Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma and provide a rationale for trauma-informed
assessment and intervention. The curriculum is strength based and deeply rooted in state
of the rat research of traumatic stress treatment. The presentation will include case
studies, videos, experiential group work as well as didactic information about traumatic
stress treatment. Relaxation techniques, some trauma symptoms, staying free from
secondary trauma and safety concerns of traumatized clients will also be discussed. The
core concepts will be explored within the work of the audience.
Friday, June 6, 2014 Morning Workshops 8:30 am – 11:45 am
3 Hours
Working with Young Adults & Their Families
Michael L. Fishman, M.D.
During this workshop, the presenter will discuss the important of family therapy in
treatment of the young adult. The differences between 30 day and 90 day treatment
programs and why the longer length of stay is important for young adults will be
discussed. The presenter will also discuss the differences between buprenorphine based
medications vs. naltrexone based medications.
Experts in addiction treatment generally recognize that young adults have more difficulty
achieving sobriety than their adult counterparts. Some of the age-specific challenges have
been identified in recent studies which indicate that young adults with addictive disorders
are seldom addicted to just one substance or behavior. Additionally, they are
experiencing significant life changes and are subject to intense peer pressure. This
workshop will explore the many reasons why treatment for young adults (age 18-25)
should address these difficulties and be tailored to the therapeutic needs of young adult
patients, as they are learning to navigate their constantly changing social environment.
The Intersection of Body Image Issues and Substance Use Disorders in Women
Angela Montfort, LPC, NCC
This program discusses the connection between body image issues and substance abuse
in women. It provides research-based support for the importance of attending to body
image issues concurrently with treatment of substance use disorders. Additionally, this
program discusses factors influencing body image issues and provides practical
recommendations for interventions.
30 Plus Years Later, What Have We Learned and What do We Need to Know about
HIV/AIDS
Cathy Robinson Pickett, BA
The program is an interactive mix of lecture and audience participation. It seeks to update
professionals across all areas on the ever changing epidemic of HIV and AIDS. The
facilitator has a unique approach that incorporates the most recent medical information
with the latest prevention models for a variety of populations.
The presentation also goes through the latest testing techniques and most commonly
asked questions about testing. The presenter also touches on legal issues. The class
culminates with personal story of the impact of HIV on not only the individual but entire
family, social circle and community.
Trauma and Addiction: Making the Connection
Kelly Moser-Wedell EdS, NCC, LPC
Together we will make several connections between trauma and addiction, from the
neurological underpinnings to the therapeutic principles and strategies that apply to the
healing and recovery process. Since research shows that approx. 70% of patients seeking
substance abuse treatment have a history of trauma exposure it is imperative to be
clinically making the connection.
Friday, June 6, 2014 Afternoon Workshops 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm
3 Hours
Linking Spirituality to Clinician Health and Development for Maximum Treatment
Results
Deborah R. Alexander CADC II-CCS
Patricia Wright LCSW
Provide assistance participants to explore links between spirituality and caregiving.
Presenters will engage participants in exploration of personal "Inner Kingdom" and coach
on the value of the spiritual self. Examination of Spiritual Principles of Love, Humility,
Peace, Truth, Hope, Wisdom, use of artistic and experiential activities, and creative
process.
Mindfulness in Addiction Therapy
Leanne Jamison, LPC
Sandra Taylor-Anderson, Ph.D., LPC, CACII, CCS
Awareness in the moment increases a client’s ability to effectively cope with urges and
cravings. The techniques taught in mindfulness play a critical role in relapse prevention.
The core mindfulness skills, taken from DBT, enhance a client’s ability to increase
awareness of the present moment, increase the time spent in the present, and teaches
client’s how to be in control of their mind instead of their mind controlling them, which
in turn decreases the amount of mood dependent behaviors, such as using drugs and
alcohol and other addictive behaviors. The concepts of mindfulness can also be found all
throughout the 12 step program. This presentation will offer education of Mindfulness
skills found in DBT, and give exercises to implement in Addiction Therapy to assist
clients with understanding how these skills can help them with continued sobriety.
Dual Diagnoses: Understanding and Treating Individuals with Substance Abuse and
Eating Disorders
Laura Minch, Psy.D.
Kelly Harvey, MA, LPC, LCMHC
This workshop will outline the Biopsychosocial and Harm Reduction models of eating
disorders and addictions while providing a framework for integrating treatment
approaches in therapy. The workshop will provide an opportunity for attendees to
practice assessing individuals using vignettes, formulating appropriate clinical
interventions, and conceptualizing within the client’s cultural framework.
Tools To Quit: Helping Clients with Smoking Cessation
Cathy Robinson Pickett, BA
The Tools To Quit (TTQ) program is designed to help smokers quit smoking and develop
coping skills to combat the psychological and physical side effects of smoking cessation.
This straightforward, upbeat program is intended to stress the positives of the smoking
cessation experience – the reasons to quit, the benefits of quitting – while honestly
exploring the very real, unpleasant feelings that are a part of beating the addiction to
nicotine and the habit of smoking. TTQ focuses on an active, pragmatic approach to
quitting smoking with each participant directing his or her own efforts to quit.
While TTQ emphasizes each member’s personal responsibility for their success, the
program content is crucial to that success. The content material is based on the Quit
Smoking Now (QSN) protocol but is presented in a 2 hour seminar that is especially
convenient for busy people who are unable to commit to the 6 week requirement of the
QSN program. It is also a popular program for businesses and organizations that want to
share this healthful information with their employees.