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Baker, David, MA

David Baker is the director of Missouri Assistive Technology, Missouri’s federally funded state assistive technology program. David’s interest and involvement in assistive technology began nearly 30 years ago when he had the pleasure of working with an individual who was using one of the first commercially available augmentative communication devices. Fascinated with what adapted technology can do to level the playing field and open opportunities, David has devoted his entire professional career to the incorporation of assistive technology into the daily lives of individuals with disabilities. David has held a variety of positions that have seen him involved in all facets of assistive technology including training, program development and program management. He has presented widely on both the state and national level. His areas of expertise include assistive technology in educational settings, accessible educational materials and assistive technology in employment settings.

Presentation(s):

Assistive Technology for Mental Health

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Culturally – Attuned Behavioral Activation to Support Psychological Resilience

Room Paradise Ballroom A

Speaker(s):

Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP

Description

Behavioral Activation is a psychological treatment approach that helps us connect with and routinely involve ourselves in personally rewarding activities. Many mental health problems can make it challenging to concentrate on, engage in, and appreciate positive experiences. This is sometimes called “reward dysregulation” by scientists and may involve parts of the brain that process emotions. First developed and still used as a very effective treatment strategy for depression, clinical research now shows that this approach can help with a range of mental health concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, eating disorders, distressed relationships, along with others.

Objectives

    • Describe the rationale for behavioral activation as a transdiagnostic change process
    • Explain the culturally – responsive features of behavioral activation.
    • Identify within-session strategies to improve effectiveness of BA.
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The Ethics of Competence

Room Paradise Ballroom B

Speaker(s):

Justin Bennett, MSW, LCSW

Description

Ethics are paramount in guiding professional practice. There is a broad understanding of how ethics guide practice with clients; however, that is not the sole focus of professional codes of ethics. The focus is often multi-pronged, and can be just as varied as our approaches with clients, in the workplace, and within systems. The focus of this presentation will be on the ethics of competence. How as professionals do we navigate being a practitioner, a peer, a supervisor, an employee, and the many other things that will be asked of us in our roles? Understanding how competence intersects with all of these roles will better prepare you to approach your work from a new perspective.

Objectives

    • Define the ethics for various professionals as they relate to competence
    • Describe how competence makes us more effective in our various roles
    • Discuss how our practice affects others
    • Identify the traits and skills that lend to competent practice
    • Utilize multiple techniques to improve professional competence
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Risk and Resiliency in Adverse Childhood Experiences: Implications for Prevention and Intervention

Room Paradise C

Speaker(s):

Tim Welch, PhD, LMFT

Description

This presentation will first provide a definition of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and discuss relevant research on the association between exposure to multiple ACEs and numerous negative physical, emotional and mental health outcomes in adulthood. The presentation will examine exposure to ACEs through the lens of the Family Stress and Resilience theoretical framework. This approach highlights the role and value of enhancing protective factors to promote resiliency in the context of exposure to ACEs. This presentation will describe modern approaches to addressing the impact of adverse childhood experiences and discuss prevention and intervention implications for clinical and mental health practitioners.

Objectives

    • Define adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
    • Describe the negative effects of exposure to ACEs in adolescence and adulthood
    • Identify relevant protective factors to the harmful effects of exposure to ACEs
    • Describe approaches for addressing the effects of ACEs
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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