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Women in Recovery – An Approach to Sustainable Empowerment

Speaker(s):

Larkin, Nicole, MS, CDAC

Hartenstein, Jaimee, Ph.D, CFLE

Martin, Carol, CPS

Presentation:

Women in recovery are a unique population with varying experiences. In a group setting establishing a safe space is vital to the experience of the women in the group. A facilitator of a group has an opportunity to be transparent with the group and utilize various techniques to establish a safe space. Empowerment is one component of recovery and helping the women to feel empowered and share their voice is one aspect of recovery. Techniques and opportunities used by the facilitator as well as activities with the group are one way the group can begin to feel empowered. Presenters will share from their experience how this blend of interventions works in real practice. This approach meets the unique needs of building peer relationships for collaboration and continued emphasis on trustworthiness and empowerment for women in recovery.

Objectives:

  1. Provide perspectives on approaches to facilitating groups for women in recovery.
  2. Gain an understanding of establishing and facilitating a safe space for women in recovery.
  3. Discuss techniques to utilize with women in recovery to build empowerment.
  4. Exploring opportunities to empower and give a voice to women in recovery groups.
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A review of pharmacologic treatment for cocaine use

Speaker(s):

Palmer, Melissa, PharmD

Presentation:

Similar to 2021 presentation by writer on methamphetamine use disorder and evidence of pharmacologic intervention, this presentation would be very similar although for cocaine use. The presentation would include: DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation both acute and chronic, pharmacology, review of literature for pharmacologic treatment, and incorporation of clinical case.

Objectives:

  1. Compare and contrast pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of stimulant use disorder, specifically cocaine.

  2. Identify patients who could benefit from medication therapy.

  3. Develop a patient-centered treatment plan considering patient-specific factors such as co-morbidities and socioeconomic parameters.

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Martin, Carol, CPS

Carol A Martin is a Certified Peer Specialist at Recovery Lighthouse in Sedalia, Missouri.  She is a person in long term Recovery and celebrates 4 years abstinent from all mind and mood altering substances. Carol obtained her HiSet in August 2020 and is in her 2nd year at State Fair Community College.  She is the General Service Representative of the Sedalia Narcotics Anonymous group.  Carol is a huge recovery advocate in her community. Carol has partnered with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler and spoke at several high schools in the mid Missouri area raising awareness to addiction and finding recovery. Carol has participated in two recovery advocacy days at the state capital and enjoys partnering up with different agencies in her community to show that recovery is real and you can find a new way to live. Carol currently facilitates the Women is Recovery matrix group offered at Recovery Lighthouse and co-facilitates the Department of Corrections sponsored Road to Re-Entry program. Carol has successfully completed a five year SIS supervised state probation that she was placed on in 2016. In the future, Carol is looking forward to bringing Narcotics Anonymous meetings into the Pettis County Jail. She is full of life and love and most of all hope. She shares the most important message which any addict can stop using and find a new way to live.

Presentation(s): 

Women in Recovery – An Approach to Sustainable Empowerment


 

 

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Palmer, Melissa, PharmD

Melissa C. Palmer, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, is an outpatient mental health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with the Alaska VA Healthcare System in Anchorage, AK. Prior to this career change, Dr. Palmer was a clinical assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas (UMKC) City School of Pharmacy from 2017-2020. Dr. Palmer received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UMKC School of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 residency followed by a PGY-2 psychiatry residency at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Presentation(s): 

A review of pharmacologic treatment for cocaine use


 

 

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Hartenstein, Jaimee, Ph.D, CFLE

Dr. Jaimee L. Hartenstein is an associate professor in Child and Family Development at the University of Central Missouri. She currently serves as both the undergraduate and graduate coordinator. She is a Certified Family Life Educator. Dr. Hartenstein received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology and Mass Communications and her master’s and Ph.D. in Human Ecology with a specialization in Family Studies from Kansas State University. Prior to coming to UCM, Dr. Hartenstein taught at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Dr. Hartenstein serves as the faculty advisor for the graduate student organization, Central’s Council of Human Development and Family Science. Her primary research interest is divorce and child custody as well as communication following the divorce or separation of parents.


Presentation(s): 

Diversity and Inclusion: Increasing Access to Services for Underserved Populations

Grief Process and Support Systems for Young Military Widows

Risk and Resiliency in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Implications for Prevention and Intervention

Women in Recovery – An Approach to Sustainable Empowerment