Speaker(s)

Scott Kerby, MA, LPC

This workshop aims to improve awareness of and receptivity to using Technology-Assisted Care (TAC) for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUDS). This workshop will help identify effective TAC interventions and introduce participants to two validated TAC interventions that are available. The presentation will identify strategies and approaches for adoption and integration of TAC into routine clinical practice, and explore implementation and integration challenges that exist (cost, reimbursement, security, etc…).

Speaker(s)

Leah LaRue, PharmD, PMP

Through the use of case studies in Mental Health, this program will demonstrate how PGT and UDT results may provide more complete information about current medication use, medication efficacy, and adverse effects. Participants will learn how genetic variability can influence medication efficacy and toxicity, as well as conceptualize how PGT may provide valuable data for personalized therapy. Discussion will include differentiating the advantages and limitations of the various types of UDTs and interpreting results in the context of a patient’s clinical presentation.

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Speaker(s)

Krissy Bender-Crice, MS

Kimberly Bye, PhD

The presentation will focus on identifying Dynamic Risk Factors, as identified in the work of Mann and Colleagues, from the case conceptualization. Examples of these risk factors include offense supported attitudes, deviant sexual interest, and negative social influences, among others.
The presentation will also include a discussion of different techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Safe Offender Strategies that are used to address the difficulties associated with these risk factors and to manage risk. Potential treatment outcomes to assist in managing risk include the development of prosocial influences, the management of deviant sexual interest, and an increase in perspective taking and positive thinking, among others.

Bender-Bye DRF’s and Various Treatment Modalities 6.2016 – Slides in PDF format

Speaker(s)

Marianne M. Burke, LPC

The presentation will incorporate how trauma impacts the neurological structures of the brain, leading to syptoms of PTSD. It will describe ways of using skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to enable clients to cope with the strong emotions that are experienced during trauma processing, both in individual and group settings. It will also describe how EMDR can be utilized in a DBT group setting, including which EMDR protocols are appropriate for a group setting, and which can be incorporated into the various DBT modules of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Relationships.

Burke Integrating DBT and EMDR Therapies in Abuse and Trauma Recovery – Slides in PDF format

Burke References for Integrating DBT and EMDR Therapies in Abuse and Trauma Recovery

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Speaker(s)

Andrew Taegel, MEd

This is a two-part presentation.
In part 1 of this presentation an overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will be provided as well as the concept of psychological flexibility as a learned intervention. Educational material will be provided regarding ACT philosophy involving third tier behavioral interventions in psychology, using acceptance/willingness and mindfulness strategies to improve psychological flexibility as well as the ability to have and experience distressing thoughts, feelings, and/or physical sensations in order to live a more vital and meaningful life.