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Terri Cooley-Bennett, DSW, MSW, BSW

Dr. Terri Cooley-Bennett holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Tulane Universitys School of Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker in both Missouri and Kansas. She has completed clinical supervision training through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB), and is a trained Ethics Consultant for NASW. Dr. Terri currently serves as the appointed Chairperson of the Ethics Committee for the Missouri Chapter of NASW.
With more than 20 years of experience in education, public speaking, and clinical practice, she has served as a field instructor for multiple colleges and universities and is an Adjunct Professor in the Addictions Counseling Program at City Vision University. In 2024, she participated in a teaching fellowship at the Tulane University School of Social Work.
 
Dr. Terri has extensive experience working with diverse and marginalized populations, including individuals impacted by trauma, poverty, homelessness, racial inequities, LGBTQ+ identities, substance use disorders, behavioral health challenges, and diagnosed mental health conditions. She is currently an Adult Outpatient Therapist at Swope Health, where she has held various roles over the past 11 years.

Presentation(s): 

Ethical Approaches to Vicarious Trauma, Self‑Care, and Professional Conduct- Part 1

Finding Joy in the Workplace: Ethical Considerations in Addressing Trauma-Related Employment Stress (TRES) – Part 2

 

 

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John Carpenter, MSW, LCSW

After obtaining a BA in Psychology from DePauw University in Indiana and a MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, John has served southwest Missouri for 45 years as a Psychiatric Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups for all types of disorders and behavior problems.
He learned that using experiential approaches, metaphors, and visual props often revealed many hidden dynamics and reactions that just talking would never have produced. This made therapy more clearly understood, experienced, and productive.
 

Presentation(s): 

Revealing the Hidden Dynamics of Difficult Cases

 

 

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Sanders, Mark, LCSW, CADC


Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Caribbean and British Islands.

Mark is the author of five books, which focus on behavioral health. Recent writings include Slipping through the Cracks: Intervention Strategies for Clients Multiple Addictions and Disorders, Recovery Management: and Relationship Detox: Helping Clients Develop Healthy Relationships in Recovery. He has had two stories published in the New York Times best-selling books series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Mark has been a certified addictions counselor for 34 years. He has received numerous awards including a Life Time Achievement Award from the Illinois Addiction Counselor Certification Board and the Barbara Bacon Award for outstanding contributions to the Social Work profession as a Loyola University of Chicago Alumni.







Presentation(s): 

1. Co-occurring Disorders and Evidence Based Treatment

2. Breaking Intergenerational Patterns of Addictions, Trauma and Dark Secrets with Individuals and Families

 

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Jones, Rachel, BS, MA, LPC

Rachel Jones, LPC is Director of Trauma Services at Missouri Department of Mental Health. She provides trauma informed training, consultation, and technical assistance with various projects to further implement trauma-informed knowledge, practices and treatment. She also guides the department in wellness and employee mental well-being initiatives.

Presentation(s): 

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

 

 

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James Smith, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH

Dr. James M. Smith, LPC has been a mental health counselor for nearly 20 years and Mindfulness practitioner for nearly 30. Dr. Smith completed his Master of Education in Community/Agency Counseling at Lincoln University of Missouri, then his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University. Dr. Smith is trained in EMDR, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. He currently works for SSM Health St. Mary’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Care in Jefferson City, MO.

Presentation(s): 

Silencing the Pathological Critic: The Mindful Response to Unhealthy Self-Talk

 

 

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Gregory, Amanda, LPC, NCC

Amanda Gregory is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in the treatment of children/adolescents, trauma, and attachment. She was provided experiential treatment for children/adolescents in residential and outpatient settings. She is also an author. Her work has appeared in Adoption Today, Addiction Professional, New Therapist, Psychology Tomorrow, and Better Mental Health Magazine. You can view her portfolio at http://amandagregorylpc.pressfolios.com

No Talking, No Problem: Implementing Experiential Treatment for Children with Complex Trauma

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Whiters, Nathaniel, MS, LCMFT

Nathaniel Whiters, MS LCMFT joined Readjustment Counseling Service in May, 2007, as a Readjustment Counseling Specialist. After completing his graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, he continued at the Kansas City Vet Center as a Readjustment Counseling Therapist.  In September, 2015, he became the Supervisory Readjustment Counseling Therapist at the Columbia Vet Center, where he currently serves.  Prior to joining the Vet Center, he was employed as a Life Skills and Employment Specialist and provided Mental Health Case Management at the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry.  Mr. Whiters is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  

 

Stigma: Its Impact on the Returning Veteran

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Winograd, Rachel, MA

Rachel Winograd is currently a Predoctoral Psychology Intern with the VA St Louis Health Care System and will be completing her PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia in July, 2016. While at Mizzou, Ms. Winograd’s research on “drunk personality” investigated the acute effects of alcohol intoxication on behavior and emotion using the framework of the Five-Factor Model of Personality. Since joining the VA, her research and programming efforts have focused on expanding the reach and impact of the Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution initiative to improve implementation in medical and mental health clinics throughout the VA system.

Equifinality and Opiod Overdose:  The Many Clinical Paths to Increased Risk

 

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Bedsworth, Jennie, LCSW

Jennie Lannette Bedsworth is a community therapist and licensed clinical social worker in Fulton, Mo., who specializes in trauma therapy and creative expressions. She works with clients who are overcoming mental illnesses such as depression, social phobia, and PTSD. She regularly uses creative activities to reinforce and supplement evidence-based therapies, and individualizes treatment to best meet client needs and build upon existing strengths. She has a master’s in social work as well as supplemental training in healing arts, play therapy to treat traumatic grief, expressive movement, PE therapy, TF-CBT, DBT, and multiple additional areas relating to trauma recovery and creative expressions. You can connect with her online at her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/artistichealingptsd.

Creative Healing: Using Expressive Therapies & Activities with Clients, Groups & Communities