BHIDD

Home > Private: Blog > BHIDD

Tag: BHIDD

By

Hannah Meyer, MSW, LCSW

Hannah Meyer, LCSW is the Clinical Social Work Manager at Optimistic Beginnings, a state operated 8 bed treatment program within Northwest Community Services. The program serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who also have severe mental illness. Hannah has been with the program for the last 9 years utilizing DBT, EMDR and Trauma Recovery models to support individuals in development of emotion regulation and stabilization. She obtained her master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Social Work in 2013.

Presentation(s): 

Falling Through the Cracks: The Lives We Overlook

By

Integrated Support: Serving the Whole Person

Room: Windgate 62-63

Speaker(s): 

Amber Stockreef, DHS

Presentation: Participants will learn of Missouri history with the BHIDD efforts, current best practices and future efforts in supporting the dual behavioral health and developmental disability population.

Objectives:

  • Discuss MO BHIDD history
  • Describe current best practices
  • Review current and future BHIDD efforts in Missouri

Slides and Handouts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

Falling Through the Cracks: The Lives We Overlook

Room: Windgate 62-63

Speaker(s): 

Hannah Meyer, MSW, LCSW

Presentation: Optimistic Beginnings approach to treating the individuals no one could. Innovative and creative treatment for individuals that struggle with living successfully in community settings- who also have experienced significant trauma along with their intellectual/developmental disability and mental illness. Learn how our program has utilized various approaches resulting in successful outcomes and individuals who are able to live a fulfilling, safe life.

Objectives:

  • Discuss the prevalence and recognizing the signs of trauma in the BHIDD population
  • Describe therapeutic approaches, including biases and adaptations, to treatment (specifically DBT, EMDR and Trauma Recovery)
  • Introduce the EMPOWER model- a compassionate framework developed to guide providers in supporting individuals within the BHIDD population
  • Understand the value of “outside the box” thinking, adaptability and teamwork to provide the best outcomes.

Slides and Handouts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

Amber Stockreef, MEd, DHS

Dr. Amber Stockreef has over 15 years of experience in mental health, starting with at-risk youth while earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She worked as a direct support professional and later as a Community Support Specialist at mental health centers in Central Missouri. Amber joined the Department of Mental Health, focusing on positive behavior support while obtaining her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. She earned a Doctorate in Human Services and serves as a Licensed Behavior Analyst, helping youth and families with dual challenges. Amber has significantly contributed to the development of the Behavioral Health Intellectual/Developmental Disability (BHIDD) and advocates for supportive programs for affected individuals.

Presentation(s):

Missouri’s Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons

Integrated Support: Serving the Whole Person