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The High Costs of Fatherlessness

Speaker(s):

Neal DeSha, LPC, ICMHS

Presentation: The presentation begins by looking at some Federal programs and the financial, emotional, physical, educational and social costs fatherlessness has in connection to these programs. We then take a brief look at the extent of and the two major contributors to fatherlessness. We then spend most of the time discussing the six major consequences of fatherlessness.  We end by briefly looking at the positive impact that fatherfullness has on children and society, and we close by discussing some positive suggestions and solutions we can consider.  All of the information presented is taken from the National Fatherhood Initiative and the National Center for Fathering websites.

Objectives:

  • Explain the costs fatherlessness has on society at large
  • Review the extent or epidemic of fatherlessness
  • Indicate the two major contributors of fatherlessness
  • List the six major consequences of fatherlessness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Treatment Considerations for Males Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Part 2

Speaker(s):

James Smith, MEd, LPC and Greg Holtmeyer, MEd

Presentation: The presentation will discuss treatment considerations that are specific to men, focusing on broaching the subject of victimization with someone that the therapist suspects has been sexually assaulted. This presentation is a follow up to Hiding in Plain Sight Part 1.

Objectives:

  • Describe a first-hand account of a man who has thrived after experiencing sexual abuse.
  • Recognize the effects of sexual abuse that are specific to men.
  • Identify modifications in treatment approaches that lead to greater success and healing for men.
  • List cognitive and emotional behavioral symptoms associated with sexual abuse.
  • Explain strategies in broaching the topic of possible sexual abuse with clients or families.

Slides:

Smith_Holtmeyer_Hiding in Plain Sight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Watch Your Language! Reducing Stigma by Recognizing the Power of Language

Speaker(s):

Rachel Taube, MSW and Brenden Christensen, MSW

Presentation: Stigma is real and impacts lives– whether it prevents someone from reaching out to provide to support to someone in a mental health crisis, or prevents someone from seeking the treatment they deserve. Stigma is reflected in how many people talk about mental health problems. Statements like “That’s crazy” or “She’s so OCD” can stigmatize and minimize mental health problems. Join us to learn more about stigma and understand the research on this topic. You will take away practical strategies to combat stigma and raise awareness of mental health problem, including some of the strategies used in Mental Health First Aid. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a person with lived experience, a community member or all of the above– join us to reflect on your own use of language and join the movement to end stigma.

Objectives:

  • Describe the structure and research surrounding of stigma.
  • Reflect on their own use of language that might be stigmatizing.
  • Discuss practical strategies and knowledge about programs to combat stigma.

Slides and Handouts:

Taube- Watch your language

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Introduction to Somatic Experiencing: A Psychophysiological Approach to Resolving Trauma

Speaker(s):

Rebecca Ehrke, PsyD

Presentation: Somatic Experiencing (SE), developed by Dr. Peter Levine, is a potent psychobiological approach to resolving symptoms of trauma and chronic stress. SE offers a framework to assess where a client is “stuck” in the survival responses of “fight, flight or freeze”. SE provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states that underlie many trauma symptoms. Participants will gain a basic understanding of how trauma affects the autonomic nervous system, how SE supports resolution of trauma symptoms and learn a few tools to support nervous system regulation.

Objectives:

  • Develop a basic understanding of Somatic Experiencing and why it is highly effective in the treatment of trauma-related psychiatric disorders.
  • Review a few basic tools to support physiological and emotional regulation in those who are experiencing symptoms of trauma and other stress-related conditions.
  • Define how psychological and physiological symptoms of PTSD occur as a result of being “stuck” in fight, flight or freeze survival responses.

Slides:

Ehrke_SE intro training Tantara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Integration of Mindfulness in the Treatment of Addictions, Trauma and Anxiety Disorders

Speaker(s):

Robert Cox, MA, PLPC

Presentation: Trauma underlies every addiction. The research is increasingly bearing out this fact. In addition, PTSD and anxiety disorders are nearly always underpinned by trauma. Mindfulness is a technique that can be used to rewire those trauma responses. By learning to sit with emotions and observe them, recognizing where they come from and their purpose by slowing and releasing the limbic region, we can retrain the brains automatic response to those trauma events. This presentation will cover the latest in neuroscience and the effects of mindfulness on the treatment of these issues.

Objectives:

  • Identify the ways that trauma relates to addictions, PTSD and other anxiety disorders and mental illnesses.
  • Identify and discuss the process of trauma, memory storage and recall involved in the brain.
  • Discuss the ways that mindfulness can begin to heal the mind in conjunction with other therapies.
  • Use several Mindfulness exercises in assisting individuals with trauma, PTSD and comorbid disorders in gaining emotional regulation and building resistance to triggers and relapse.

Slides:

Cox_Robert_MIndfulness Treatment for Addiction and Trauma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Treating People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sex Offending Behavior

Speaker(s):

Sharon Robbins, PhD and Lee Ann McVay, PsyD

Presentation: Treating people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behavior is a challenge. This presentation will include a variety of issues in treatment. Terminology in intellectual disabilities is at times different than terminology used when working with sex offenders. Offense characteristics are different in people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behavior. Specific diagnoses related to sex offenders may present differently in sex offenders with intellectual disabilities. Assessment based treatment is important in addressing the sex offending behavior. Consideration of risk is more complicated and individualized. Comprehensive treatment planning on an individualized basis is important for successful treatment.

Objectives:

  • Identify terminology issues associated with people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behavior.
  • Explain how functional behavior analysis can be applied to sex offending behaviors.
  • Recognize treatment needs for people with intellectual disabilities and sex offending behaviors.

Slides:

Robbins_Treating People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sex Offending

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Counselors and Probation Officers: Dancing or Wrestling? Tips for Collaborative Practice

Speaker(s):

Adriatik Likcani, PhD and Lori Burk, BCJ

Presentation:  Participants will learn tips for collaborative practice between Service Agencies and Probation and Parole, and between counselors and probation officers. The presentation will discuss collaborative practice at the micro, mezzo and macro level. The presenters will: a) focus on debunking myths and misunderstanding that exist among professionals on both sides about each other; b) present the underlying philosophies of the two distinct disciplines and the areas of overlap; c) focus on the necessity for collaborative practice and the benefits for clients, their families and the community when there is strong mutual working relationship; and, d) highlight practical tips and skills for collaborative practice. Presenters have a long history of working together on establishment of services for clients (micro level), development of local coalitions and a recovery oriented system of care (macro level) to increase collaboration and reduce stigma, and on advocacy issues related to services and policies that effect clients and their families. We will use humor to share about bottlenecks and “wrestling” moments throughout the past 14 years of working with each other in the same community. We will share about our misconceptions, the mistakes we learned from, how we handled conflicts, strategies we used to resolve issues, and tips for agency administrators, counselors and probation officers to strengthen their collaboration for the benefit of their clients, families, and the community. The topics that will be addressed in this session are commonly taking place daily in practice and we hope to shed some light on these issues through our honest and open discussion about our journey. Our experiences are not unique compared to others, but our journey is unique for achieving the level of respect, collaboration and success in programs and services for clients and their families, and for establishing tips and guidelines for successful collaborative practices.

Objectives:

  • Review the importance of strong recovery oriented systems of care and collaborative practice between service agencies and probation and parole, and between probation officers and counselors.
  • Describe the distinct roles and common factors between probation and parole officers and counselors.
  • Review a variety of tips and interventions to develop and/or maintain strong working relationships and enhance the recovery oriented system of care for the benefit of clients, their families and the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Treatment Considerations for Males Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Part 1

Speaker(s):

James Smith, MEd, LPC  and Greg Holtmeyer, MEd

Presentation: This presentation will expose participants to a personal journey from victimization to recovery and give insights into road blocks that are specific to men who have been sexually abused. The presentation will discuss treatment considerations that are specific to men.

Objectives:

  • Present a first-hand account of a man who has thrived after experiencing sexual abuse.
  • Recognize the effects of sexual abuse that are specific to men.
  • Identify modifications in treatment approaches that lead to greater success and healing for men.

Slides:

Smith_Holtmeyer_Hiding in Plain Sight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Family Therapy for Substance Use Disorders

Speaker(s):

Adriatik Likcani, PhD and F. Ryan Peterson, PhD

Presentation: Participants will learn about individual and family systems dynamics during active use of substances, during attempts for sobriety, and the recovery process. Participants will be exposed to interventions with individuals and families from a systems perspective. Often clients are seen individually and interventions can be tailored to include relationships close to the client even when they are not present in the therapy room. Several specific couple and family therapy interventions will be presented and rehearsed during the presentation in an effort to increase the knowledge base and skill levels of participants in this session. The family plays a central role to recovery from any condition, including recovery from substance use disorders. Definition of family will vary depending upon circumstances of each client. Participants will learn about structural and functional definitions of “family” and how to engage this system with at least for two primary goals: a) use the family’s strengths and resources in the recovery process, and b) help the client and the family members to improve relationships from the impact of the dynamics during active substance use and repetitive relapse episodes. Other goals of systems perspective interventions that aid the recovery process will also be addressed. Participants will be able to use some of the skills learned in this session right away in their practice and they will be educated on resources for further professional development.

Objectives:

  • Describe family systems interventions for treatment of substance use disorders and their effectiveness.
  • Practice particular strategies used with persons facing substance use issues in individual sessions and also in conjoint sessions where one or more family members are present
  • Review a variety of family therapy approaches and interventions to meet the recovery needs of clients and their families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beyond Treatment as Usual: The Case for Cognitive Remediation and CET in MO, A Report from the Field

Speaker(s):

Ray Gonzalez, MSW and Stephen Jarvis, MD

Presentation: Why have more individuals with chronic mental health disabilities not recovered more completely? We need to rethink the problem and solution; move the treatment paradigm from treatment as usual, i.e. maintenance style of non-treatment to CET (Cognitive Enhancement Therapy), a rehabilitative, active treatment model focusing on remediating the person’s disabilities while increasing their strengths.

Since 2001, CET, a SAMHSA recognized Evidence Based Practice form of cognitive remediation, has been successfully disseminated to 41 sites in 12 states. During 48 once-a-week sessions of computer exercises, social cognition groups and individual coaching, clients learn how to be socially wise and vocationally effective. CET groups average 70 to 90% attendance and graduation rates.

Attendees will learn how CET promotes fuller recovery by participating in a typical CET session including specialized computer exercises; a social cognition talk followed by completing and discussing homework questions; and completing an interactive cognitive exercise. A PowerPoint talk will describe the neuroscience research supporting CET; the social, vocational and educational effectiveness of CET; using CET with a wide range of individuals (adults, Transitional Aged Youth, persons with high-level autism); and how CET is effective with person from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. This presentation will demonstrate the hope and practical wisdom that CET offers including how acceptance and adjustment to a psychiatric disability can improve physical health, independence, vocational effectiveness and social cognition.

Lessons learned from disseminating CET to a wide range of sites ranging from freestanding clinics to state hospital to large mental health centers will be presented including a presentation by Stephen Jarvis, MD Chief, Truman Medical Centers Behavior Health, Assistant Professor Univ. of Missouri Kansas City

Objectives:

  • Recognize the importance of treating cognitive deficits in persons with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and high level autism
  • State the theoretical components of CET and why CET results are so durable (up to 14 years’ post-graduation)
  • Explain how CET can support/increase vocational and educational success
  • Discuss how CET can increase physical health by improving cognitive functioning

Slides:

Gonzalez-Beyond Treatment As Usual

Gonzalez and Jarvis_6-2-17 Beyond TAU The Case for Cog Rem

Gonzalez-2017 CETCLEVELAND Booklet_2.9 copy

Fri 215 Gonzalez – CET Booklet

Fri 215 Gonzalez – CET Bibliography and Links

Fri 215 Gonzalez – CET presentation