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Workshop Descriptions &
Preliminary Schedule
We do our best not to have any changes but life happens
and the schedule is subject to change without notice.
Preliminary Schedule
We do our best not to have any changes but life happens
and the schedule is subject to change without notice.
Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Morning we start with a different Morning Meditation- to help you get centered and ready for a great day!! We offer 12 Step Meetings- Open/Facilitated on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons. End your day Tuesday & Wednesday with Bed Time Stories to wind down and relax-taking in the cool fresh mountain air! Workshops DURING BREAKFAST will not be held this year as a result of your comments on the conference evaluations. |
October 3, 2011 Monday afternoon
1-2pm Certification Panel Q& A- Members of the WV Certification Board of Addiction and Prevention
Professionals will be providing participants with an update of the new name of the credential and will
be available to answer questions about certification. (1ceu)
2-4pm Advocacy in Action: WVAADC 2012 Legislative Agenda
WV’s human resources are our greatest asset. Our past exemplifies the courage, hard work and
family values of our citizens which have made our state the place we have chosen to call home and
our future is bright. Yet our legacy and hope for future prosperity is threatened by the growing
disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. Addiction professionals, legislators, recovering
communities and concerned citizens must come together at this time to actively participate and
initiate in the pooling of resources, ideas, experiences and most importantly our “passion” as we
work together to break addictions hold on upon our state. This session will provide to participants a
forum which will help us identify where we have been, where we are and what are the legislative
steps necessary to move our state forward to the next level of prevention, treatment and recovery for
those affected by addiction
Russ Taylor, Randy Housh, Judy Acree, Senator Kessler, Kim Walsh, Mary Aldred-Crouch, Kathy
Paxton, and others will participate in a moderated panel to provide attendees with vital information
about the importance of advocacy in creating change throughout the continuum of care- from
prevention to recovery. (2 ceu's)
5:45-7:15 WVAADC Business Meeting & Elections - All Members are strongly encouraged to
attend this session to find out about the current state of the association, provide feedback to your
board members and elect board members to serve. (1.5 ceu's)
7:30-9:30 Kickoff- "Preparing for the Future: Integrated Care and You" Michael Lardier & Aaron
Williams from the Nation Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare will present a kickoff session
providing an overview of the HRSA/SAMHSA initiatives related to the Affordable Healthcare Act (Health
Care Reform) and give participants vital information about the shape of things to come. Behavioral
Health providers are being asked to integrate services with primary care. Oftentimes this means
working with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in your area. FQHCs already provide
behavioral health services. To what extent are these services provided? Many behavioral health
organizations have run into barriers when trying to work with a FQHC. What are these barriers, why
are they there and what can be done to overcome obstacles to integration? These and other issues
around integration will be addressed by Michael R. Lardiere, LCSW Vice President for Health
Information Technology & Strategic Development from the National council for community Behavioral
Healthcare. Mr. Lardiere was formerly Director of HIT and Sr. Advisor for Behavioral Health for
NACHC the trade organization for the nation’s FQHCs. (2 ceu's)
Tuesday October 4, 2011
6:30-7:30 Morning Meditation: Finding Your Sacred Place by Russ & Judy- is a conference staple--
come start your day with them and find YOUR sacred place.
9am-12pm Keynote- "Ready, Set, Integrate! What Model of Integration Fits You?" Michael Lardier
& Aaron Williams from the Nation Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare will present the
Keynote address that will continue from the previous evening's kickoff session regarding the
importance of partnerships & community collaborations with the new face of healthcare. Aaron
Williams the Director of Training & Technical Assistance/Substance Abuse from the National Council’
s Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) and Mr. Lardiere will provide valuable information for
addiction providers on, Parity Legislation and the Federal Landscape possible changes in the
administration of Block Grants, CMS’ Final Rule on Meaningful Use and its implications for
behavioral health providers, Different Models of Integration that can provide a guide to how you might
address integration with a primary care provider and address HIPAA and 42 CFR, and Health
Information Technology issues. Audience participation is encouraged and attendees will have time
for Q+A with the presenters.
Tuesday Afternoon Sessions 1pm-4pm Afternoon Break at 2:30
A. Lessons Along the Way: Writing for Recovery and Restoration- Carlyn Maddox returns to
continue her valuable work - this is a powerful hands-on workshop that focuses on writing as an
expressive art and therapeutic tool. Participants will engage in meaningful writing exercises and
learn deepening techniques that focus on healing from trauma, addiction, and illness. Particular
focus will be on how to approach writing as a self-care tool and with clients.
B. Goodnight JohnBoy...Not Likely! The Fundamentals of Effective Treatment of The Families of
Addiction- Dr. Brad Price
Addicts do not live their addiction or recovery in a vacuum. Their families experience pain and
disruption just as they do. This workshop will review the basic structure and dynamics of
codependency and the family syndrome. It will consider effective assessment approaches and
therapeutic strategies/techniques to help families develop healthy recovery for themselves.
C. The Traumatized Adolescent & Self Destructive Coping. Holly Jordan & Kayla Davis. One in five
American adolescents is engaged in dangerous use of illegal substances. Youth who engage in
such behaviors are at greater risk for lifelong negative consequences. In addition, one in four
adolescents in the U.S. experience at least one potentially traumatic event before the age of 16, and
youth who have been traumatized can go on to repeat similar behaviors. Therefore, treatment
professionals’ knowledge of the connection between these issues is important to accurately
diagnose pathology and address current trends. In this presentation, attendees will learn strategies
for treating trauma, substance abuse and sexual offending behaviors through presentation of case
studies that encompass all three topics. These issues manifest themselves very differently in
adolescents than they do in adults. While most presentations address general characteristics of
trauma, this session will focus on how adolescents experience, cope with and process their past.
D. Creating Outcome Plans- Tammy Collins This workshop will provide a hands-on, interactive
environment where programs can develop specific implementation and outcome measurement
tools and learn about West Virginia Juvenile Drug Courts at the same time. These tools will help
programs determine where their program currently is on the continuum of evidence and facilitate
improving outcomes for their program participants. It is geared toward participants that already have
a basic understanding of program evaluation. The outcome examples used throughout the session
will be from the evaluation plan of the West Virginia Juvenile Drug Courts.
Each workshop participant will receive a workbook to guide them through the tool development
process. At the end of the session, each participant will complete drafts of program improvement
tools including the following, 1) Program Protocol, 2) Implementation Procedures, 3) Fidelity
Checklist, and 4) Measurement Plan. These tools will assist projects in moving to the next level in
providing evidence of program success.
Participants are asked to please bring any program materials that will assist them in developing
detailed descriptions of their programmatic activities.
E. MAT Medication Assisted Treatment for Addiction Dr. Jim Berry From a medical
standpoint, addiction is a chronic, relapsing, brain disease. In West Virginia, this disease is
rampant. This presentation will equip counselors to reasonably discuss with their clients various
medication tools available that may be of assistance in managing their disease. The primary focus
will be on the opioid problem in our state; management of alcoholism and nicotine will be addressed
as well.
F. Preparing Behavioral Health Agencies to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans and
Family Members.Angela Halvorson
The presenter will discuss military culture and the combat experience and how these affect the
mental and emotional needs of Service Members, Veterans and Family Members (SMVF), including
PTSD, TBI, substance use disorders, and other relevant issues and concerns. The presenter will
discuss the impact the SMVF population is having on the civilian behavioral health and challenges
faced by both SMVF consumers and providers. The presenter will also discuss what civilian BH
organizations can do to better identify and serve the needs of SMVF.
Specific topics of discussion will include trauma-informed SUD and mental health treatment and
recovery support; coordination with veterans’ health and insurance systems; and focus on strengths,
safety, recovery, and veterans’ own choices. An effective workforce will be educated on the military
culture, the experience of war, the neurobiology of trauma, the effects of traumatic brain injuries, and
the implications of these factors for effective treatment and recovery. This workshop provides
practical suggestions for preparing treatment organizations for effective responses.
9:30-10:30 Bedtime Session- Art Therapy Workshop Nicole Siri Martin
The Art Therapy Workshop is an opportunity for participants to learn and practice implementing art
therapy into a group setting. The session will begin with a brief lecture on how art therapy can be
useful in treatment with clients in recovery. Participants will then engage in a group activity which will
allow them to experience an art therapy directive first hand. The topic of the directive will be:
Ambivalence. The session will end with a brief discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.
Wednesday October 5, 2011
6:30-7:30 Wednesday Morning Meditation Meditation with a Twist- Gail Kinsey Participants will
experience chair yoga which is geared to all fitness levels. This is a great way to begin the day and
learn exercises to use personally or to share with clients. Others have found this workshop both
relaxing and energizing. Come experience it for yourself!
Morning sessions 9am-12pm Morning Break at 10:15
A. It Takes a Team: Training for Addiction Professionals Working with Individuals and Families
Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders & Drug Exposure. Kathy Paxton. The session will
explore the teratogenic effects of alcohol, a depressant, causing irreversible damage to the
developing fetus. Learn what you can do to prevent and how to intervene with children and families
that suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This knowledge-based course provides an
overview of historical findings related to alcohol use by pregnant women, identification and diagnosis
of FASD, prevention and treatment methods.
B. What's New in Prevention WV? Underage Drinking: The NYLI & College Prevention
This interactive workshop will inform you about the WV National Youth Leadership Initiative. The NYLI
vision is based upon being a program of excellence. The mission is to increase the capacity of youth
involved with anti-drug coalitions. The purpose is to strengthen the skills of youth needed to develop
effective community leadership. We will also discuss the prevention of high risk alcohol use for
college students with a focus on the "Choices About Alcohol" Program.
C. Substance Abuse Treatment with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Individuals
Carmen Greiner will present this workshop, based on the curriculum created by the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT),
will provide a cultural competency introduction to the substance abuse treatment of individuals within
the LGBT community. This includes an overview of the culture and language as well as legal issues
and specific treatment approaches.
D. Advanced Clinical Supervision: One Head, Many Hats
Supervision is a specialized area of practice which involves knowledge, skills, attitudes and
professional identity that can be developed and practiced over time. The process of developing from
a counselor position to a supervisor position requires a commitment to this learning process.
This course is for professionals who have been practicing as a supervisor for at least three years.
We will discuss tasks, functions and conflicts of being a supervisor, provide a brief review of
supervision models, and focus on professional identity issues for supervisors. The expectation is
that participants will be involved in increasing their own awareness about themselves in the
supervisory role. The workshop will have some didactic learning with the majority being group
discussion and experiential learning.
E. Lessons Along the Way: Writing for Recovery & Restoration Part 2. Carlyn Maddox
F. Tripping: Designer Drugs from Blotter Acid to Bath Salts. Dr. Jim Berry. There are a number of
new designer drugs on the streets and in the hollows of West Virginia such as Bath Salts and K2.
Older designer drugs such as LSD and Ecstasy continue to present a problem. Also, Marijuana
remains a perpetual “natural” drug of choice among our population. This presentation will discuss
the nature, history, effects, medical and psychiatric consequences of these and other drugs.
Afternoon Sessions 1pm-4pm Afternoon Break at 2:30
A. How Do You Spell Success: Drugs & Treatment in Community Corrections. Barry Row &
Jason Elmore. Drug misuse in the community corrections population is a multi-faceted problem with
complex clinical and legal ramifications. New street drugs are quickly explored by this population
(with detection often difficult) and seasoned participants socialize new participants by sharing
detection avoidance strategies. Some folks are trying to recover, while some are trying to fly “high”
but stay under the radar. Presentation attendants will learn about (1) the continuum of care available
in this setting, (2) how decisions are made regarding rehab vs. incarceration, and (3) common
behavioral indicators that participants are “slip-sliding away”. Attention will be given to differentiating
between people in active recovery and people who are just going through the motions. Lastly,
attention will be given to the wide range of treatment goals endorsed by participants (ranging from
planned post-program abstinence to simply staying clean while on the program) and how these
goals are administratively and clinically validated.
B. The 12 Steps – A Deeper Level Applying Yoga Practice to Recovery from Addiction
This workshop will provide correlations between Yoga (movement and breathing) and a program of
recovery. Participants can expect a broader knowledge of a hands-on way to incorporate healthy
change into a lifestyle for recovery from addictions
C. Addiction and Recovery Oriented Services Sandi Kanhel. This workshop will illuminate how
and why the emerging science of substance abuse and recovery is motivating systematic changes in
how services are delivered. Participants will understand the reasons for moving from an acute care
centered model of treatment to a more comprehensive system of services that are consumer driven,
community based, and offer a more diverse pathway to recovery.
D. Advanced Clinical Supervision Continued from the morning
E. Part 1: What is a PHP & Signs & Behaviors of Potential Impairment This presentation will
explain “What a Physicians Health Program” is and explains the dual roles of the WVMPHP in
assisting in public safety and providing assistance and guidance to ill healthcare professionals.
Physicians, Podiatrists and Surgeons are human and as such vulnerable to potentially impairing
illnesses as are their patients. When faced with such illnesses there is assistance and guidance
available for this subset of healthcare professionals.
E. Part 2: Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care: The Perfect Storm Mary Aldred-
Crouch & Jim Matney. The need to reform health care, including the delivery of MH/SA services and
the passage of the Affordable Care Act, converge to create a current climate pushing improvement in
the health care delivery system in America. The participant will learn necessary information to
prepare for the coming changes and position oneself to maximize career opportunities in the next
several years.
F. Peers Making Peace-Peer Programs that Work
With nation-wide budget cuts effecting programs that impact our youth, utilizing peers is an efficient
use of funds and scientifically-proven method of providing prevention services. paxUnited's programs
are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
9:30-10:30 Bedtime Stories with Jim Baker. Participants will find a relaxing setting that may remind
them of times they shared with their family or friends on the front porch or around a campfire. This
experience may help them unwind from the serious and fast pace of the day.
Thursday October 6, 2011
Morning Meditations & Yoga with Nicole Siri Martin Morning Yoga and Breathing is an opportunity
for participants to come into the moment and begin to connect the mind and body. The exercises will
begin with structured breathing to open up the heart and ground oneself into the present. As the
session continues the participants will join me in a few simple yoga poses and movement designed
to loosen up the body and prepare for the day.
Thursday Morning Sessions 9am-12 pm Morning Break at 10:15
A. Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction to the Spirit and Macro Concepts of MI Dr. Bill
Webb Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a directive, client-centered approach that enhances
motivation for change by helping individuals clarify and resolve their ambivalence about change,
and by eliciting, and appropriately responding to change language. It is based on the principles of
collaboration, evocation and autonomy; while supporting self-efficacy. This approach has shown
good outcomes in clinical research with diverse client populations. It is especially effective in working
with resistant clients. This 3 hour training is designed to provide a broad overview of the entire
system of Motivational Interviewing. However, the specific focus for this introductory session will be
on conveying the spirit and major principles of the model. Recent research has demonstrated that
retention and proficiency of practical application of MI is significantly enhanced by follow-up sessions,
which include a review of work samples and MI coaching.
B. Ethics Made Fun Susie Mullens. We will explore the new NAADAC Code of Ethics and how it
compares and contrasts with the other allied professions such as SW, LPC & Psychologists. Join
us for this fun and interactive exploration of ethics!
C. Adolescent Suicide Prevention: Assessing the Risk Barri Sky Faucett. In this workshop,
individuals will learn: the most recent data concerning adolescent suicide including the significance
and prevalence of adolescent suicide in West Virginia; risk factors associated with adolescent
suicide; critical assessment parameters of the recognition of at-risk adolescents in the evidenced-
based model of Question, Persuade Refer Gatekeeper method; and available resources and tools
utilized for assessing and managing suicide risk among our youth. Increased awareness,
recognition, and means of managing and assessing risk not only provides for enhanced suicide and
prevention efforts, but also for decreased liability and risk in serving adolescents.
Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death in our West Virginian Youth. Prevention and
intervention is possible in the early recognition and referral for at-risk youth. This workshop will equip
participants with enhanced knowledge and means of intervening with at-risk individuals utilizing
evidenced-based techniques.
D. Prevention Keynote Forging Alliances – Mobilizing Community Support for Both the T and the P
Jane Callahan, CADCA. Rates of substance abuse in West Virginia communities are more likely to
decline if mutually supportive relationships are strengthened to encompass prevention, early
intervention, treatment and recovery support. Attend this didactic and experiential session and
explore how both the P (for prevention) and the T (for treatment) can rally the support of residents and
policy makers to reduce substance abuse problems.
E. Part 1. A Peek Into Family Centered Practice JoAnn McNemar & Cathy Coontz. As society
becomes more complicated, day-to-day business becomes more automated and people become
even more reliant on technology…wouldn't’t it be nice for your agency/organization to be as centered
on people in the most personable way? That is what Family Centered Practice is all about! This
workshop will aid the participant in discovering what it means to be centered on today’s family and
meet their needs.
E. Part 2 Peer Recovery Support in the Treatment Process Joe Deegan & Linda Pauley
A wide overview of the use of peer support in treatment settings will be given. The training of Peer
Support Specialists will be discussed. Boundaries and ethics will be given. The financial savings of
having peers as part of the treatment team will also be provided. Contact information will be given.
F. Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Cynthia Moreno Tuohy
1-2pm Certification Panel Q& A- Members of the WV Certification Board of Addiction and Prevention
Professionals will be providing participants with an update of the new name of the credential and will
be available to answer questions about certification. (1ceu)
2-4pm Advocacy in Action: WVAADC 2012 Legislative Agenda
WV’s human resources are our greatest asset. Our past exemplifies the courage, hard work and
family values of our citizens which have made our state the place we have chosen to call home and
our future is bright. Yet our legacy and hope for future prosperity is threatened by the growing
disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. Addiction professionals, legislators, recovering
communities and concerned citizens must come together at this time to actively participate and
initiate in the pooling of resources, ideas, experiences and most importantly our “passion” as we
work together to break addictions hold on upon our state. This session will provide to participants a
forum which will help us identify where we have been, where we are and what are the legislative
steps necessary to move our state forward to the next level of prevention, treatment and recovery for
those affected by addiction
Russ Taylor, Randy Housh, Judy Acree, Senator Kessler, Kim Walsh, Mary Aldred-Crouch, Kathy
Paxton, and others will participate in a moderated panel to provide attendees with vital information
about the importance of advocacy in creating change throughout the continuum of care- from
prevention to recovery. (2 ceu's)
5:45-7:15 WVAADC Business Meeting & Elections - All Members are strongly encouraged to
attend this session to find out about the current state of the association, provide feedback to your
board members and elect board members to serve. (1.5 ceu's)
7:30-9:30 Kickoff- "Preparing for the Future: Integrated Care and You" Michael Lardier & Aaron
Williams from the Nation Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare will present a kickoff session
providing an overview of the HRSA/SAMHSA initiatives related to the Affordable Healthcare Act (Health
Care Reform) and give participants vital information about the shape of things to come. Behavioral
Health providers are being asked to integrate services with primary care. Oftentimes this means
working with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in your area. FQHCs already provide
behavioral health services. To what extent are these services provided? Many behavioral health
organizations have run into barriers when trying to work with a FQHC. What are these barriers, why
are they there and what can be done to overcome obstacles to integration? These and other issues
around integration will be addressed by Michael R. Lardiere, LCSW Vice President for Health
Information Technology & Strategic Development from the National council for community Behavioral
Healthcare. Mr. Lardiere was formerly Director of HIT and Sr. Advisor for Behavioral Health for
NACHC the trade organization for the nation’s FQHCs. (2 ceu's)
Tuesday October 4, 2011
6:30-7:30 Morning Meditation: Finding Your Sacred Place by Russ & Judy- is a conference staple--
come start your day with them and find YOUR sacred place.
9am-12pm Keynote- "Ready, Set, Integrate! What Model of Integration Fits You?" Michael Lardier
& Aaron Williams from the Nation Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare will present the
Keynote address that will continue from the previous evening's kickoff session regarding the
importance of partnerships & community collaborations with the new face of healthcare. Aaron
Williams the Director of Training & Technical Assistance/Substance Abuse from the National Council’
s Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) and Mr. Lardiere will provide valuable information for
addiction providers on, Parity Legislation and the Federal Landscape possible changes in the
administration of Block Grants, CMS’ Final Rule on Meaningful Use and its implications for
behavioral health providers, Different Models of Integration that can provide a guide to how you might
address integration with a primary care provider and address HIPAA and 42 CFR, and Health
Information Technology issues. Audience participation is encouraged and attendees will have time
for Q+A with the presenters.
Tuesday Afternoon Sessions 1pm-4pm Afternoon Break at 2:30
A. Lessons Along the Way: Writing for Recovery and Restoration- Carlyn Maddox returns to
continue her valuable work - this is a powerful hands-on workshop that focuses on writing as an
expressive art and therapeutic tool. Participants will engage in meaningful writing exercises and
learn deepening techniques that focus on healing from trauma, addiction, and illness. Particular
focus will be on how to approach writing as a self-care tool and with clients.
B. Goodnight JohnBoy...Not Likely! The Fundamentals of Effective Treatment of The Families of
Addiction- Dr. Brad Price
Addicts do not live their addiction or recovery in a vacuum. Their families experience pain and
disruption just as they do. This workshop will review the basic structure and dynamics of
codependency and the family syndrome. It will consider effective assessment approaches and
therapeutic strategies/techniques to help families develop healthy recovery for themselves.
C. The Traumatized Adolescent & Self Destructive Coping. Holly Jordan & Kayla Davis. One in five
American adolescents is engaged in dangerous use of illegal substances. Youth who engage in
such behaviors are at greater risk for lifelong negative consequences. In addition, one in four
adolescents in the U.S. experience at least one potentially traumatic event before the age of 16, and
youth who have been traumatized can go on to repeat similar behaviors. Therefore, treatment
professionals’ knowledge of the connection between these issues is important to accurately
diagnose pathology and address current trends. In this presentation, attendees will learn strategies
for treating trauma, substance abuse and sexual offending behaviors through presentation of case
studies that encompass all three topics. These issues manifest themselves very differently in
adolescents than they do in adults. While most presentations address general characteristics of
trauma, this session will focus on how adolescents experience, cope with and process their past.
D. Creating Outcome Plans- Tammy Collins This workshop will provide a hands-on, interactive
environment where programs can develop specific implementation and outcome measurement
tools and learn about West Virginia Juvenile Drug Courts at the same time. These tools will help
programs determine where their program currently is on the continuum of evidence and facilitate
improving outcomes for their program participants. It is geared toward participants that already have
a basic understanding of program evaluation. The outcome examples used throughout the session
will be from the evaluation plan of the West Virginia Juvenile Drug Courts.
Each workshop participant will receive a workbook to guide them through the tool development
process. At the end of the session, each participant will complete drafts of program improvement
tools including the following, 1) Program Protocol, 2) Implementation Procedures, 3) Fidelity
Checklist, and 4) Measurement Plan. These tools will assist projects in moving to the next level in
providing evidence of program success.
Participants are asked to please bring any program materials that will assist them in developing
detailed descriptions of their programmatic activities.
E. MAT Medication Assisted Treatment for Addiction Dr. Jim Berry From a medical
standpoint, addiction is a chronic, relapsing, brain disease. In West Virginia, this disease is
rampant. This presentation will equip counselors to reasonably discuss with their clients various
medication tools available that may be of assistance in managing their disease. The primary focus
will be on the opioid problem in our state; management of alcoholism and nicotine will be addressed
as well.
F. Preparing Behavioral Health Agencies to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans and
Family Members.Angela Halvorson
The presenter will discuss military culture and the combat experience and how these affect the
mental and emotional needs of Service Members, Veterans and Family Members (SMVF), including
PTSD, TBI, substance use disorders, and other relevant issues and concerns. The presenter will
discuss the impact the SMVF population is having on the civilian behavioral health and challenges
faced by both SMVF consumers and providers. The presenter will also discuss what civilian BH
organizations can do to better identify and serve the needs of SMVF.
Specific topics of discussion will include trauma-informed SUD and mental health treatment and
recovery support; coordination with veterans’ health and insurance systems; and focus on strengths,
safety, recovery, and veterans’ own choices. An effective workforce will be educated on the military
culture, the experience of war, the neurobiology of trauma, the effects of traumatic brain injuries, and
the implications of these factors for effective treatment and recovery. This workshop provides
practical suggestions for preparing treatment organizations for effective responses.
9:30-10:30 Bedtime Session- Art Therapy Workshop Nicole Siri Martin
The Art Therapy Workshop is an opportunity for participants to learn and practice implementing art
therapy into a group setting. The session will begin with a brief lecture on how art therapy can be
useful in treatment with clients in recovery. Participants will then engage in a group activity which will
allow them to experience an art therapy directive first hand. The topic of the directive will be:
Ambivalence. The session will end with a brief discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.
Wednesday October 5, 2011
6:30-7:30 Wednesday Morning Meditation Meditation with a Twist- Gail Kinsey Participants will
experience chair yoga which is geared to all fitness levels. This is a great way to begin the day and
learn exercises to use personally or to share with clients. Others have found this workshop both
relaxing and energizing. Come experience it for yourself!
Morning sessions 9am-12pm Morning Break at 10:15
A. It Takes a Team: Training for Addiction Professionals Working with Individuals and Families
Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders & Drug Exposure. Kathy Paxton. The session will
explore the teratogenic effects of alcohol, a depressant, causing irreversible damage to the
developing fetus. Learn what you can do to prevent and how to intervene with children and families
that suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This knowledge-based course provides an
overview of historical findings related to alcohol use by pregnant women, identification and diagnosis
of FASD, prevention and treatment methods.
B. What's New in Prevention WV? Underage Drinking: The NYLI & College Prevention
This interactive workshop will inform you about the WV National Youth Leadership Initiative. The NYLI
vision is based upon being a program of excellence. The mission is to increase the capacity of youth
involved with anti-drug coalitions. The purpose is to strengthen the skills of youth needed to develop
effective community leadership. We will also discuss the prevention of high risk alcohol use for
college students with a focus on the "Choices About Alcohol" Program.
C. Substance Abuse Treatment with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Individuals
Carmen Greiner will present this workshop, based on the curriculum created by the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT),
will provide a cultural competency introduction to the substance abuse treatment of individuals within
the LGBT community. This includes an overview of the culture and language as well as legal issues
and specific treatment approaches.
D. Advanced Clinical Supervision: One Head, Many Hats
Supervision is a specialized area of practice which involves knowledge, skills, attitudes and
professional identity that can be developed and practiced over time. The process of developing from
a counselor position to a supervisor position requires a commitment to this learning process.
This course is for professionals who have been practicing as a supervisor for at least three years.
We will discuss tasks, functions and conflicts of being a supervisor, provide a brief review of
supervision models, and focus on professional identity issues for supervisors. The expectation is
that participants will be involved in increasing their own awareness about themselves in the
supervisory role. The workshop will have some didactic learning with the majority being group
discussion and experiential learning.
E. Lessons Along the Way: Writing for Recovery & Restoration Part 2. Carlyn Maddox
F. Tripping: Designer Drugs from Blotter Acid to Bath Salts. Dr. Jim Berry. There are a number of
new designer drugs on the streets and in the hollows of West Virginia such as Bath Salts and K2.
Older designer drugs such as LSD and Ecstasy continue to present a problem. Also, Marijuana
remains a perpetual “natural” drug of choice among our population. This presentation will discuss
the nature, history, effects, medical and psychiatric consequences of these and other drugs.
Afternoon Sessions 1pm-4pm Afternoon Break at 2:30
A. How Do You Spell Success: Drugs & Treatment in Community Corrections. Barry Row &
Jason Elmore. Drug misuse in the community corrections population is a multi-faceted problem with
complex clinical and legal ramifications. New street drugs are quickly explored by this population
(with detection often difficult) and seasoned participants socialize new participants by sharing
detection avoidance strategies. Some folks are trying to recover, while some are trying to fly “high”
but stay under the radar. Presentation attendants will learn about (1) the continuum of care available
in this setting, (2) how decisions are made regarding rehab vs. incarceration, and (3) common
behavioral indicators that participants are “slip-sliding away”. Attention will be given to differentiating
between people in active recovery and people who are just going through the motions. Lastly,
attention will be given to the wide range of treatment goals endorsed by participants (ranging from
planned post-program abstinence to simply staying clean while on the program) and how these
goals are administratively and clinically validated.
B. The 12 Steps – A Deeper Level Applying Yoga Practice to Recovery from Addiction
This workshop will provide correlations between Yoga (movement and breathing) and a program of
recovery. Participants can expect a broader knowledge of a hands-on way to incorporate healthy
change into a lifestyle for recovery from addictions
C. Addiction and Recovery Oriented Services Sandi Kanhel. This workshop will illuminate how
and why the emerging science of substance abuse and recovery is motivating systematic changes in
how services are delivered. Participants will understand the reasons for moving from an acute care
centered model of treatment to a more comprehensive system of services that are consumer driven,
community based, and offer a more diverse pathway to recovery.
D. Advanced Clinical Supervision Continued from the morning
E. Part 1: What is a PHP & Signs & Behaviors of Potential Impairment This presentation will
explain “What a Physicians Health Program” is and explains the dual roles of the WVMPHP in
assisting in public safety and providing assistance and guidance to ill healthcare professionals.
Physicians, Podiatrists and Surgeons are human and as such vulnerable to potentially impairing
illnesses as are their patients. When faced with such illnesses there is assistance and guidance
available for this subset of healthcare professionals.
E. Part 2: Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care: The Perfect Storm Mary Aldred-
Crouch & Jim Matney. The need to reform health care, including the delivery of MH/SA services and
the passage of the Affordable Care Act, converge to create a current climate pushing improvement in
the health care delivery system in America. The participant will learn necessary information to
prepare for the coming changes and position oneself to maximize career opportunities in the next
several years.
F. Peers Making Peace-Peer Programs that Work
With nation-wide budget cuts effecting programs that impact our youth, utilizing peers is an efficient
use of funds and scientifically-proven method of providing prevention services. paxUnited's programs
are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
9:30-10:30 Bedtime Stories with Jim Baker. Participants will find a relaxing setting that may remind
them of times they shared with their family or friends on the front porch or around a campfire. This
experience may help them unwind from the serious and fast pace of the day.
Thursday October 6, 2011
Morning Meditations & Yoga with Nicole Siri Martin Morning Yoga and Breathing is an opportunity
for participants to come into the moment and begin to connect the mind and body. The exercises will
begin with structured breathing to open up the heart and ground oneself into the present. As the
session continues the participants will join me in a few simple yoga poses and movement designed
to loosen up the body and prepare for the day.
Thursday Morning Sessions 9am-12 pm Morning Break at 10:15
A. Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction to the Spirit and Macro Concepts of MI Dr. Bill
Webb Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a directive, client-centered approach that enhances
motivation for change by helping individuals clarify and resolve their ambivalence about change,
and by eliciting, and appropriately responding to change language. It is based on the principles of
collaboration, evocation and autonomy; while supporting self-efficacy. This approach has shown
good outcomes in clinical research with diverse client populations. It is especially effective in working
with resistant clients. This 3 hour training is designed to provide a broad overview of the entire
system of Motivational Interviewing. However, the specific focus for this introductory session will be
on conveying the spirit and major principles of the model. Recent research has demonstrated that
retention and proficiency of practical application of MI is significantly enhanced by follow-up sessions,
which include a review of work samples and MI coaching.
B. Ethics Made Fun Susie Mullens. We will explore the new NAADAC Code of Ethics and how it
compares and contrasts with the other allied professions such as SW, LPC & Psychologists. Join
us for this fun and interactive exploration of ethics!
C. Adolescent Suicide Prevention: Assessing the Risk Barri Sky Faucett. In this workshop,
individuals will learn: the most recent data concerning adolescent suicide including the significance
and prevalence of adolescent suicide in West Virginia; risk factors associated with adolescent
suicide; critical assessment parameters of the recognition of at-risk adolescents in the evidenced-
based model of Question, Persuade Refer Gatekeeper method; and available resources and tools
utilized for assessing and managing suicide risk among our youth. Increased awareness,
recognition, and means of managing and assessing risk not only provides for enhanced suicide and
prevention efforts, but also for decreased liability and risk in serving adolescents.
Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death in our West Virginian Youth. Prevention and
intervention is possible in the early recognition and referral for at-risk youth. This workshop will equip
participants with enhanced knowledge and means of intervening with at-risk individuals utilizing
evidenced-based techniques.
D. Prevention Keynote Forging Alliances – Mobilizing Community Support for Both the T and the P
Jane Callahan, CADCA. Rates of substance abuse in West Virginia communities are more likely to
decline if mutually supportive relationships are strengthened to encompass prevention, early
intervention, treatment and recovery support. Attend this didactic and experiential session and
explore how both the P (for prevention) and the T (for treatment) can rally the support of residents and
policy makers to reduce substance abuse problems.
E. Part 1. A Peek Into Family Centered Practice JoAnn McNemar & Cathy Coontz. As society
becomes more complicated, day-to-day business becomes more automated and people become
even more reliant on technology…wouldn't’t it be nice for your agency/organization to be as centered
on people in the most personable way? That is what Family Centered Practice is all about! This
workshop will aid the participant in discovering what it means to be centered on today’s family and
meet their needs.
E. Part 2 Peer Recovery Support in the Treatment Process Joe Deegan & Linda Pauley
A wide overview of the use of peer support in treatment settings will be given. The training of Peer
Support Specialists will be discussed. Boundaries and ethics will be given. The financial savings of
having peers as part of the treatment team will also be provided. Contact information will be given.
F. Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Cynthia Moreno Tuohy