Events

As the treatment industry explodes with new providers on the scene seemingly every day, unethical marketing and business practices have professionals and consumers questioning the field of addiction and mental health treatment, making it difficult to know who to trust and where to go for help. It is essential that out-patient providers and families understand the business of treatment so they may better navigate their way through finding the help they need. This 1.5-hour workshop offers a glimpse into the business side of saving lives and will provide:

• An overview of the treatment industry and changes over the last decade that have influenced the field of addiction and mental health treatment
• A review of relevant laws and ethical standards in marketing and service delivery
• A guide for professionals and families to help navigate the treatment landscape

Presenters
Keira Oseroff, LCSW, Program Director at Hope Homes Recovery
Daniel Krasner, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Summit BHC

This workshop will begin by focusing on defining trauma and examining the section of the DSM-5 on Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, with some attention to differential diagnosis and the different criterion for diagnosing children vs. adults with PTSD. Assessment instruments which are in public domain will also be provided. We will discuss prevalence and etiology and practical evidence-based methods for treating trauma. We will also cover how to offer trauma-informed care in a clinical atmosphere. Each participant will receive a booklet of over 100 powerpoint slides and info on accessing various assessment instruments.

Facilitator
Barbara Melton, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Addictions Counselor

In working with today’s youth, we need to create a space for understanding and safety within our walls of our facilities for these youths. This workshop will help clinicians grasp terms, ideas, and situations that trans & gender expansive people are experiencing today. Participants will be able to assess their own practices as it relates to the transgender community and be able to take with them an overarching understanding of the coming out process. Discussions will include policy & paperwork, talking to families, creating safety within the group process, and how to effectively be an ally to trans and gender expansive young people.

Presenter
Beck Gee-Cohen, MA CADC-II, Director of LGBTQ+ Programming, Visions Adolescent Treatment Center

Traumatic events are an everyday occurrence. For many individuals, traumatic experiences have changed the way they function, altered their thoughts, and resulted in profound feelings of depression and worthlessness. Many people struggle to find the gift in their pain and are unable to recognize their own resilience or the beauty of their survival. This workshop will examine the concept of PTSD and will review pertinent research related to the physical and emotional sequelae of trauma. It will also review the concept of resilience and specific strategies to foster resilience in those recovering from PTSD and related co-occurring disorders. Attendees will learn various treatment modalities that are effective in the treatment of PTSD symptoms.

Presenter
Kathleen Parrish, MA, LPC, Senior Director of Clinical Operations, Cottonwood Tucson

This presentation will help professionals better understand the models of addiction and how incorporating faith-based aspects can improve outcomes for clients. Throughout this presentation we will identify and elaborate on addiction specific clinical scenarios, benefits of incorporating faith-based interventions, and how clinicians can develop those aspects into clinical settings. In addition, case studies and example treatment plans will be presented to illustrate the interventions and what those goals and objectives look like for clients.

Presenter
Nicholas D. Leerhoff, CADC

This presentation will help professionals better understand the models of addiction and how incorporating faith-based aspects can improve outcomes for clients. Throughout this presentation we will identify and elaborate on addiction specific clinical scenarios, benefits of incorporating faith-based interventions, and how clinicians can develop those aspects into clinical settings. In addition, case studies and example treatment plans will be presented to illustrate the interventions and what those goals and objectives look like for clients.

Presenter
Nicholas D. Leerhoff, CADC

This presentation will help professionals better understand the models of addiction and how incorporating faith-based aspects can improve outcomes for clients. Throughout this presentation we will identify and elaborate on addiction specific clinical scenarios, benefits of incorporating faith-based interventions, and how clinicians can develop those aspects into clinical settings. In addition, case studies and example treatment plans will be presented to illustrate the interventions and what those goals and objectives look like for clients.

Presenter
Nicholas D. Leerhoff, CADC

This workshop will help clinicians understand what constitute “high risk” behaviors and how to effectively assess clients in order to reduce the inconsistency with interventions that can delay therapeutic progress. Discussion topics will include overlapping drivers for behavior, the struggles of uneven development, as well as inconsistent risk and protective factors. Participants will also learn helpful strategies and practical treatment techniques rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that can be implemented in their practice.

Speaker
Jayson Rodriguez, Licensed Professional Counselor

The training will discuss EMDR Therapy utilized with those suffering with addictive disorders outlining case conceptualization and target sequencing with substance use disorders, eating disorders, self-harm, and love/sex addiction. The training will provide guidance in treatment planning for cross addiction and how to treat the core issues that lead to the development and maintenance of addictive disorders. Additionally, we will discuss how to work with dissociation when it is present (as it often is with addictive disorders).

*EMDRIA Approved Training*

Trainer
Lauren Day, LPC-S, CEDS-S, EMDR-AC, EMDR Adult Complex Trauma & Dissociation Specialist