2011 Session Descriptions

While all sessions are part of the continuing education process, sessions that can be applied to specialized hours for Ohio Boards are designed by the following codes:

Treatment

Prevention

Ethics

Supervision

Concurrent Session A Wednesday, 8/17/11 8:30AM-5:00PM A1: Fundamentals Of Treating Opiate Addiction This workshop will look at the practical application of best practice principals in the design of opiate addiction treatment programs. Spanning issues from detoxification to long-term recovery, we will present information on program structure, behavioral interventions, medication options, and treatment strategies at each stage of the recovery process. Deborah Hoy, RN, MSN, CNS, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH Brad Lander, PhD, LICDC, Clinical Director, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH Trupti Patel, MD, Associate Medical Director, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH Tom Pepper, MD, Medical Director, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH A2: Medical & Psychiatric Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring Disorders Both the medical & psychiatric components of dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders will be presented from the viewpoint of an internist certified in addiction medicine and a psychiatrist. Content will cover a variety of topics including pain issues, assessment and evaluation of patients, detoxification of chronic pain patients, effects on the body, etc. On the psychiatric side we will discuss bipolar disorder since it is THE most complex mental health disorder, making identification and treatment very challenging. What makes this common mood disorder particularly complex is the high incidence of co-morbidity. Participants will gain an understanding of the research evidence indicating the high incidence of co-morbidity in bipolar disorder, along with the medical and mental implications of co-morbidity. Participants will also gain an understanding of the critical issues in treating bipolar disorder and co-morbidity via a careful examination of assessment and the importance of achieving mood stabilization, using psychological treatments, and implementing patient education to aid in addressing the co-morbid behaviors. Paul Keck, MD, President and CEO of the Lindner Center of HOPE; The Craig and Frances Lindner Professor of Psychiatry and Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH Ted Parran, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH A3: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) With The Challenging Client This session will review the application of cognitive-behavioral principles in the treatment of clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental illness and criminal justice involvement. Recent research has demonstrated that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective strategy to assist clients in initiating and maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and changing errors in thinking leading to dysfunctional and criminal behavior. Participants will learn the fundamental concepts of CBT and its utility in understanding substance abuse and dependence, mental illness and criminal behavior. Participants will also be introduced to CBT interventions with these types of clients and will have the opportunity to practice these treatment strategies through discussion of case examples and role-plays. Robert L. Smith, PhD, Psychologist in Private Practice, Westlake, OH A4: Operation: Street Smart Operation: Street Smart provides current information on drug trends, terminology, paraphernalia, and physiological effects to those individuals who deal with youth on a daily basis. Over 25 different street drugs are covered with actual examples of each escorted throughout the audience for closer inspection by participants. Narcotics detectives with over 30 years combined undercover experience conduct this unique program. The session follows the national curriculum. Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Columbus, OH A5: Using Supervision To Process Ethical Issues: Unique Considerations In Addictions Practice Addiction treatment professionals encounter ethical challenges which arise out of clinical practice on a near daily basis. The most difficult are questions of individual competence, combined with ethical dilemmas that call into question individual values. Professionals are continually challenged to define policies because situations vary across time, settings, individual talents and personalities. While front line staff can learn many of these skills, others are best worked through with guidance from a supervisor. This presentation will utilize the case presentation method to aid participants in taking a hard look at difficult situations & common ethical pitfalls. This session will use supervision and peer review processes specifically designed to increase awareness and comfort levels with individual limitations while seeking supervision to address ethical challenges. Kenneth Yeager, PhD, LISW, ICDC, Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH A6: Reducing Recidivism For Incarcerated Felons: Experiential Methods For Cognitive Rehearsal It is often difficult for felons to maintain treatment gains once released from incarceration. Social pressures, environmental cues, and a return to old thinking patterns are only some of the factors making it difficult to institute new behaviors. This workshop will identify the theory and techniques that can reduce recidivism through effective experiential methods. Guy Taylor, PhD, LCDC-III, Professor, Hocking College & Coordinator of Substance Abuse Treatment, Perry Multi-County Juvenile Facility, Nelsonville, OH A7: Understanding The Family Dynamics Of Addiction This presentation is designed to help us understand how the disease of Addiction impacts family members. We will explore the psychological aspects of dysfunctional family systems and address treatment strategies. We will also briefly explore intervention strategies for family members in helping someone with the brain disease of Addiction. Annette Franks, MEd, LPC, Counselor/Trainer in Private Practice, Columbus, OH A8: Addiction 101: An Introduction To The Field Of Addiction Studies We will spend the day exploring addictions from a number of different perspectives including psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, and the emerging consensus of mind-body medicine. Insights into families and both traditional and alternative therapies will be discussed. If we state that addiction is a chronic disease process then why not develop treatments that resemble other chronic disease interventions? Steven Rendina, MTS, LICDC, ADS, Adjunct Faculty, Columbus State Community College & Clinical Developer, House of Hope, Columbus, OH A9: 'Bless The Defense' A Roadmap To Clarifying & Transforming Our Core We can change our 'stinking thinking' judgments and defenses that usually prolong pain. We will follow the defenses and learn to clarify our core feelings and needs, allowing us to express ourselves authentically with others, leading to mutually satisfying outcomes. Nonviolent Communication model & 'Dance Floors' spatial cards will be featured. Tom Carlisi, MA, LPCC, Founder, Northwoods Counseling Center, Worthington, OH A10: Grant Writing That Is Right For You And Your Program This course is designed to equip nonprofit organizations, government agencies and schools with the tools to achieve and maintain fiscal stability in order to carry out their mission in service to the community. The workshop provides the essential components of organizing, structuring, and presenting a project for successful grant funding from both public and private sources. It will clarify, simplify, and expedite administrators’ ability to insure proper program execution and service delivery. In addition, the participants will learn to develop a long term funding plan that will bring in unrestricted funds from new sources. Judith Millesen, PhD, Associate Professor, Voinovich School Of Leadership And Public Affairs/Ohio University, Athens, OH Concurrent Session B Thursday, 8/18/11 10:15AM-12:30PM B1: Moving From An Acute To A Chronic Care Model: Lessons Learned From Implementing A Recovery Management Program (Session Repeated in D2) Learn about one treatment center’s journey towards integrating recovery management within their curriculum for chemical dependency treatment and recovery, as they strive to improve patient outcomes for those they serve. Discover lessons learned while developing an interactive, individually-tailored web and phone-based recovery management program to assist those new in recovery to stay connected with recovering peers, provide education of recovery principles, ensure follow through of continuing care plans and ongoing supportive calls from a chemical dependency professional. Lessons from this journey could be beneficial to organizations looking to embrace recovery management strategies. Janelle J. Wesloh, MBA, LADC, Executive Director Recovery Management, Hazelden, Center City, MN B2: Genetics And Addiction: Is There A Connection How many times have you wondered if there is a link between genetics and addiction? We will explore current research and discuss what today’s findings show. Thomas Nguyen, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH B3: Co-Occurring Disorders: Looking At The Big Picture Mental health and alcohol and drug problems frequently occur in the same individual often leading to more severe clinical problems. Well meaning health professionals often only deal with on condition and provide little or no treatment for the other for many reasons including lack of training and working in health care systems that often make it difficult to provide combined treatment. This lecture will provide a general overview of co-occuring disorders and discuss the importance of trying to treat the whole person. Neil Capretto, DO, Medical Director, Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh, PA B4: It's Getting Better All The Time: Story, Gestalt & Self-Care In The 21st Century We will discuss how helping-professionals can experience and enhance self-care. Too often, helpers focus on the needs of others and neglect their own care limiting their health and practice. This session reviews the history of self-care, its effective practice and techniques that support the helper’s care of self. The participants will pay particular attention to the integration of spiritual experience, the use of narrative and Gestalt techniques. Bradford Price, MDiv, MACM, PhD, PC, LICDC, Clinical Director, The Woods at Parkside, Columbus, OH B5: Trauma-Sensitive 12-Step Recovery Although the popular 12-step approaches to addiction treatment are still appropriate for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses, rigid application of the disease model and 12-step principles may prove more harmful than helpful for clients in need. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience. Jamie Marich, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC, Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyCare, Inc, Warren, OH B6: In Beauty May You Walk - Using Nature, Native American Culture & Art Therapy To Move Forward In Recovery Come, walk in beauty. You will be inspired by Navajo music and prayers to create an original piece of art utilizing natural materials such as; pinecones, pebbles and more. This unique blend of mindfulness, spirituality and creativity is sure to nourish your soul. Learn how the art making process can be incorporated into the treatment and recovery process. Chris Ann Drosdick, MA-ATR, PC, LCDC III, Art Therapy Counselor, Pastoral Counseling & Art Therapy Professor, Cuyahoga Community College, Hudson, OH B7: Policy Issues For The Addiction Field: What The Crystal Ball Is Telling Us Health care reform, state budget deficits, Parity implementation Medicaid reform, SAMHSA strategic initiatives -- what do all of these mean for addiction treatment providers in the field? Come to this session to hear highlights about recent policy developments and how they impact clients and providers of addiction treatment and prevention services. Pat Bridgman, MA, LICDC, Associate Director, The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, Columbus, OH B8: Making Prevention Work For Older Americans Older Americans are uniquely vulnerable to substance use problems associated with their medications and alcohol use. This program will identify barriers to recognizing the scope of this problem by older adults and caregivers. An overview of promising programs to increase the identification of substance use problems in older adults will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to preview an evidenced based prevention program developed by the presenters for older adults. Strategies to reach out to this population in one's own community will be highlighted. Cynthia McQuown, LPCC-S, LICDC, Co-Director, Cornerstone Wellness, Inc., Medina, OH Sandy Calvert, Program Director, Hands Foundation, Medina, OH B9: Ayurveda & The Management Of Addiction Ayurveda (Science of Life) is a comprehensive health care system that originated in the ancient Vedic times of India. It addresses mind, physiology, behavior, and environment. Ayurvedic technologies working at different levels of the being can eradicate and overcome addictions. The technologies for expansion of consciousness, balancing energies, and detoxification processes will be discussed. Hari Sharma, MD, Provider for Ayurveda, Center for Integrative Medicine, The Ohio State University; Professor Emeritus and former Director of Cancer Prevention and Natural Products Research, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH B10: Clinical Issues In Counseling Substance Abusing GLBTQ Persons The rate of substance abuse among GLBTQ persons is 2-3 times that of heterosexuals. This session will explore myths, stereotypes, risk factors, and unique challenges experienced by GLBTQ persons. Treatment needs and ethical concerns specific to GLBTQ persons will be discussed as well as identifying collateral resources available to them. Ray Irion, MEd, PCC-S, LICDC, LSW, Counselor, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH B11: Tip 50 Plus: Addressing Suicide, Homicide & Violence In Substance Use Treatment SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) on Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance use Treatment will be examined as a resource to improve professional and agency practice. The session will include two role play assessments of a suicidal client with audience discussion of techniques and alternatives. Clinical risk assessment of homicide and violence will be included. Drew Palmiter, LICDC, LSW, CCDP, Regional Coordinator for Treatment, ODADAS, Columbus, OH B12: Making Use Of Spirituality In The Recovery Process We will define what spirituality is, and how it relates as a treatment component with the field of addictions. A working demonstration will allow participants to learn how to make use of various spiritually oriented techniques in psychotherapy and counseling. This will include spiritual dynamics and personality styles, as well as, treatment planning with the client. William-Amanze Pinckney, MDiv, LICDC, BCPCC, SAP, Executive Director/Counselor, Have Faith Christian Counseling, Columbus, OH Lunch With The Expert Thursday, 8/18/11 12:40PM – 1:45PM **(Additional fee required to cover lunch cost and participate)** P1: Buprenorphine Diversion & Misuse: Minimize The Risk & Address The Problem A brief overview of the opioid addiction problem with emphasis on OxyContin and Heroin. Definitions of diversion and misuse will be given and diversion misuse patterns relevant to buprenorphine will be reviewed. The importance of the initial call and initial visits in setting the ground work for an effective therapeutic relationship will be discussed as well as induction and dosing recommendations to help minimize misuse and diversion of buprenorphine. The value of monitoring strategies such as urine drug screens and pill counts will be reviewed and the important of psychosocial treatments and 12-step involvement will be discussed with the goal of helping each individual with opioid addiction reach stable recovery. Neil Capretto, DO, Medical Director - Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh, PA Concurrent Session C Thursday, 8/18/11 1:45PM-5:00PM C1: Update In Pharmacotherapy For Addictive Disease Scientific evidence clearly demonstrates the efficacy of medications used in the treatment of addictive disease, including promotion of abstinence, treatment compliance and retention, decreased medical and physical complications, and other benefits. This session will discuss the use of medications to support recovery from addictive drugs, including alcohol, sedative-hypnotics, opiates, stimulants, & tobacco. Richard Whitney, MD, Medical Director - Addiction Services, Shepherd Hill, Newark, OH C2: Opiates In Ohio 2011: In The Trenches With Adolescent Heroin & Opiate Addicts The number of adolescents in Ohio who use opiates has been increasing rapidly. There will be a discussion of trends, risk factors and prevention strategies. We will also look at developmental issues, the characteristics of these adolescents, and facilitate an in-depth discussion of therapeutic approaches. Steven Matson, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH Joe Gay, PhD, LICDC, Executive Director, Health Recovery Services, Athens, OH C3: Operation: Street Smart For A New A.G.E. (Adult Gang Education) Operation: Street Smart: A New A.G.E. (Adult Gang Education) is a program designed to educate parents teachers, social workers, community partners and anyone with a nexus to children about current gang trends, terminology, culture and media influences. It includes a history of gangs, a breakdown of the different types of gangs and threat groups, and their criminal activities. Program participants will be able to better identify gang activity in their area, recognize its influences in their schools and community, and be empowered to help combat this growing problem. Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Columbus, OH C4: NIATx & Rapid Cycling Your Way To Excellence NIATx started in 2003 with 13 substance abuse treatment provider organizations. Today, NIATx works with over 1000 payer and provider organizations across multiple initiatives in 50 states. Participants will learn how NIATx rapid cycle testing and simple data collection measures can transform any good organization into excellence. The session will combine didactic and experiential learning. Anna Wheelock, MS, LPC, CSAC, Outreach Specialist NIATx 200, Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx) National Program Office, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI C5: Therapy Outside The Office: How Equine-Assisted Therapy Benefits Youth & Families Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP)is an innovative and fast-growing field. This intervention is often an adjunct therapy and has been effective with many populations, including at-risk youth, families, veterans, recovering addicts, and prisoners at various programs throughout the country. This session will provide an overview of what EAP is, how it can be implemented effectively, and what this experiential therapy looks like in practice. Holly Jedlicka, MSW, LISW, Program Director, PBJ Connections, Inc., Pataskala, OH Karen Tinsley, MA, NCC, LPC-CR, Therapist, Deaf Clinician, PBJ Connections, Inc., Pataskala, OH C6: Elements Of Malpractice: Confidentiality vs. Duty To Warn “Privilege ends where public peril begins” Participants will learn where the confidentiality laws come from and what is meant to be protected. Malpractice will be defined for the counseling professional and an appreciation of the impact of Tarasoff as it relates to the counselors duty to protect and duty to warn. James Columbro, JD, LICDC, ICRC, SAP, Director, Columbro Consultation Services, Inc., Westlake, OH C7: Motivational Interviewing In Addictions Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. It is a way of working with persons to assist them in accessing their intrinsic motivation to change behaviors that contradict their essential values and interfere with the achievement of their life goals. This session will provide an overview of Motivational Interviewing in addiction settings. Deborah Myers, MEd, PCC-S, Consultant and Trainer, Center for Evidence-Based Practices at CASE, Cleveland, OH C8: Essential EQ (Emotional Intelligence) For the longest time, intelligence was regarded as the best determinant of success in life. Now, studies reveal our emotional awareness (EQ) might be a suitable rival to IQ. Participants will learn what Emotional Quotient theory is, and will discuss the differences between EQ and IQ. They will explore the benefits of recognizing and understanding their emotions. They will also assess their relationship to their own emotions and learn skills to improve their EQ. Thomas O'Reilly, PCC-S, Therapist, A Better Way Counseling & Mediation Services, Akron, OH C9: Real Talk, Real Hope, And Real Change: Treatment Of African-American Offenders In Correctional Settings This session will focus on the implications of the 'Afrocentric Worldview' in clinical settings related to the African-American offender: barriers that have continued to have a negative impact on therapeutic relationships between the Clinician and offender client resulting in less than favorable outcomes. Jerome McGhee, LICDC, ICCS, Recovery Services Supervisor, Ohio Department of Rehabilitations and Corrections, Orient, OH C10: Eating Disorders: Assessing & Treatment: Using An Addictions Model Eating Disorders are serious, life threatening problems that often go undetected, in all treatment settings. Many clinicians find eating disorders assessment and treatment daunting and unrewarding. We will address the scope of the problem and current treatment options. Then we will discuss why so many current treatments fail, and how clients are better served when eating disorders are treated like any other addiction. We'll look at how to assess and treat eating disorders in any setting, and how to incorporate the special needs of this fragile population into your everyday treatment approaches. Ann Hull, LISW-S, MBA, President, The Hull Institute, LLC, Beachwood, OH C11: 40, What Does It Mean To You? Let Me Guess, Your First Thought Wasn't Asset Development Participants will be given theory/foundation of prevention based on the work of these models: Risk and Protective Factors, Resiliency and the 40 Developmental Assets. There will be an opportunity to apply what they have learned by creating a mini asset activity they can keep. Melinda Norman, BS, OCPS II, Regional Prevention Coordinator, ODADAS, Columbus, OH Valerie Connolly, BCJ, LCDC II, Prevention Regional Coordinator, ODADAS, Columbus, OH Shemane Marsh, MA, Prevention Regional Coordinator, ODADAS, Columbus, OH C12: Using The Velveteen Principles To Honor And Enhance The Counseling Process Rogerian, Behavioral and Creative Therapy techniques will be discussed and compared. Participants will explore ways to honor their personal counseling philosophy while working within agency parameters. Interactive, creative techniques will be offered for use in self-care practices and for use with clients, with particular focus on writing and 10-minute collage exercises. Candace Hartzler, MA, LICDC, Family Advocacy Counselor, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH Julie Wagar, MA, LPCC-SC, LSW, Counselor Women's IOP, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH Concurrent Session D Friday, 8/19/11 10:15AM-12:30PM D1: ACTION Is The Key To Everything! Nowadays, everyone's talking about The Secret and the Law of Attraction--how you can have the life of your dreams if you just THINK it so. While that makes good coffee table conversation, in truth, research shows that those who reach their goals, whether it's writing a book, losing weight, changing careers, buying a house, stopping drinking, learning a new skill, running a marathon, or meeting the person of your dreams, were able to do so, because they took action and lots of it! You have heard the adage “Massive action brings massive results!” Although it seems like an overused cliché there is reason for this……it works! Everyone that has overcome addictions or have achieved something they have always dreamed of took massive ACTION to get them where they want to go. One of the issues we all face is some of the values and beliefs we were raised with. More often than not we are told successful people got that way because they were lucky. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Successful people got there by creating a plan of action, tapping into the knowledge of other people who have been down the same path, and not quitting as soon as the going got tough. This program gets you off the couch and into your life, starting with creating a plan of action. Francine Ward, Author/Attorney/Coach, Mill Valley, CA D2: Moving From An Acute To A Chronic Care Model: Lessons Learned From Implementing A Recovery Management Program (Repeat of Session B1) Learn about one treatment center’s journey towards integrating recovery management within their curriculum for chemical dependency treatment and recovery, as they strive to improve patient outcomes for those they serve. Discover lessons learned while developing an interactive, individually-tailored web and phone-based recovery management program to assist those new in recovery to stay connected with recovering peers, provide education of recovery principles, ensure follow through of continuing care plans and ongoing supportive calls from a chemical dependency professional. Lessons from this journey could be beneficial to organizations looking to embrace recovery management strategies. Janelle J. Wesloh, MBA, LADC, Executive Director, Recovery Management, Hazelden, Center City, MN D3: Internet Safety: What We All Need To Know About Technology The cyber technologies are amazing and useful tools when used properly, and at the same time very dangerous tools when safety rules are not followed. Did you know that all computers have an IP address? This address is your computer's fingerprint. With this address someone, who knows how too, can track down your computer. Cell phones aren’t much different….they each have a fingerprint. The point is...any information you put out into cyberspace is documented, public, and traceable. Do you know how Ohio laws impact the use of technology? Let’s see who are the Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants, and Digital Drop-outs in your world. Officer George “Pat” Willis, MEd, OCLEO, Community Drug Education Supervisor, Lake County Narcotics Agency, Painesville, OH D4: The Lure & Danger Of Prescription Drug Abuse: A Historical & Modern Day Review The rise of prescription drug abuse in the last decade has broken all previous records. Purity, availability and knowledge about these drugs have enabled them to become abused by all ages and socioeconomic classes. The origin of abuse and attempts to control diversion will be discussed, as well as case studies and current prevention and treatment models. Bob Garrity, JD, LISW-S, LICDC, BS Pharmacy, Attorney at Law, Doyle & Garrity LLC, Beachwood, OH D5: Assessing & Treating The Problem Gambler If we are awaiting Casinos, 'we must recognize that gambling is already here'. In Ohio we estimate nearly 100,000 persons are in some way in the clutches of a gambling pathology. We must understand 'we are never more than 5 minutes away from a gambling opportunity.' This presentation gives professionals insights and tools to ask questions currently not being asked by service providers, leaving gambling problems to be ignored or misidentified. It also gives basic information for approaching the subject with clients and families and suggestions for engaging gamblers and families in meaningful recovery activities. Lynn Burkey, LICDC, PC, NCGCI, MEd, Counselor, Meridian Community Care, Youngstown, OH D6: Reducing Barriers To Substance Abuse Counseling For Those Experiencing Homelessness SAMHSA estimates that 38% of homeless persons have a substance use disorder and few receive treatment. Organizations and service providers play a critical role in promoting access to care by reducing structural and attitudinal barriers. This interactive session will explore these critical factors, revealing new research and strategies for service improvement. Michael Brubaker, PhD, LCDC III, NCC, Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator, School of Human Services, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Jill Gomez, EdD (a.b.d.), LISW-S, LICDC, Instructor and Area Coordinator for Human Social Services, Pre-Social Work and Addiction Studies, University of Cincinnati/Clermont College, Cincinnati, OH D7: My Dad's Pills: Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse In 2011 The family medicine cabinet is still the drugstore of choice for most adolescents. How extensive is the problem, and what underlies the abuse of non-prescribed medications among this country's teenagers? This session looks at trends in adolescent prescription drug use; social influences like direct-to-consumer advertising, parental attitudes and pressure on physicians to write more prescriptions; consequences of teenagers using these drugs; and what can be done to help this problem. Brad Lander, PhD, LICDC, Clinical Director, Talbot Hall/OSU Hospital East, Columbus, OH D8: Video Therapy: We Still Make House Calls Clients with mental health and substance abuse problems often experience barriers to treatment including things like transportation and physical challenges. Using a computer, Video Therapy allows clients to meet with their counselor in the privacy of their own home. The session details how Community Health Center developed a Video Therapy program. Robert Terry, MSSA, LISW-S, Director of Video Therapy and Mental Health, Community Health Center, Akron, OH D9: The Link Between Stress & Addiction Current scientific research is demonstrating that stress has a significant impact on addiction. We will address the correlation between stress and addiction. Topics will include: neuroscientific and psychosocial factors; current and ongoing research; identification and intervention strategies; and the importance of practicing stress management in our own lives. Angela Kirk, PhD, LSW, LICDC, Addiction Counselor, CompDrug, Columbus, OH D10: Marijuana As A Medicine: A Logical Approach To A Controversial Issue This presentation, while developed from a prevention perspective, addresses a topic relevant to all service (and general populations). Also, it's neither advanced nor basic, as it's not service delivery specific. Jim Ryan, OCPS II, Consultant, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Association of Ohio (ADAPAO), Columbus, OH D11: Peace: Understanding The Etiology Of Trauma, Treatment, & Recovery For OIF/OEF/OND Soldiers & Their Families Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqui Freedom veterans return home with issues related to trauma. For some, the impact of this trauma translates to addiction, deterioration of mental health and families. Participants will learn the etiology of trauma, interventions and recovery for this courageous group of men/women and their families. Shawn Dowling, LCDC III, LISW-S, ACSW, VAAAHS HCHV Coordinator, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Toledo, OH Alina Fuller, MSW, LISW, Director of Clinical Services, Arrowhead Behavioral Health, Maumee, OH D12: A Chance To Dream: Sleep Disorders & Recovery Research is beginning to closely examine the ever present relationship between detoxification, early recovery, and sleep disorders. This overview will explore the importance of diagnosing, testing, and effective treatment of sleep disorders in those with addictions. Participants will explore tools to use to asses sleep problems and to discuss treatment of the sleep disorder which will improve the chances of recovery and decrease the chances of relapse. Margaret Lind, MSN, CNP, Nurse Practitioner, OSU Sleep Disorders Center, Columbus, OH Dani Livelsberger, Manager, OSU Sleep Lab, Columbus, OH Concurrent Session E Friday, 8/19/11 1:45PM-4:00PM E1: Matching Interventions To The Process Of Change Treatment approaches to intervene in this process of change will be outlined focusing particularly on how to engage client processes of change and distinguishing between therapist techniques and client processes of change. Treatment issues particularly focusing on problematic cases and multi-problem individuals will be explored. Examples will demonstrate how to work with individuals throughout the stages of change, develop interventions based on the interactions of the stages and processes of change, and create strategies and programs that can promote and respond to movement through the stages of change. Carlo DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology/Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD E2: Laughter Clubs - A Healing Tool For Everyone Laughter Club or ”laughter yoga” is a unique exercise routine that combines group laughter exercises with yoga breathing and allows anyone to laugh without using jokes, humor, or comedies. This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the basics of Laughter Club and the many benefits for individuals in recovery. Patricia Anne Waits, LPC, ICDC, Consumer Advocate, Fairfield County Family Adult and Children First Council, Lancaster, OH E3: Drug Update 2011: aka Spice, Bath Salts, & All The Other Crazy Stuff This session will provide information on some of the newer, not so heard of drugs (yet) and their effects. Spice (K2), AED’s, Bath Salts, Zanie Bars, “Cheese” heroin, Wet, Dextromethorphan, Salvia Divinorum, Jimsonweed, Duster (Inhalants), Tetrahydrozoline....have you heard of these? Do you know what they do? Surely some of these drugs are familiar to adults, but more of them are known to youth. These drugs are becoming more widely available and marketed to our kids. Come and learn about the “new stuff” that’s influencing our communities. Officer George “Pat” Willis, MEd, OCLEO, Community Drug Education Supervisor, Lake County Narcotics Agency, Painesville, OH E4: Emergency Responders: Helping Those Who Help Us The work of emergency responders requires a unique set of coping skills and characteristics that are vital and necessary to function in this line of work. These same characteristics can either be a pitfall, or a benefit in the recovery process. This session will explore the importance of understanding the organizational and individual characteristics of police, fire, EMS and other emergency responders. We will discuss the do's and don'ts of engaging emergency responders in a therapeutic process, and review concrete strategies for consideration during treatment. Lisa Callander, LISW-S, LICDC, Director, City of Columbus EAP, Columbus, OH E5: The Power Of This Moment...No, THIS Moment! It’s true that no really likes change. Yet comparing who we were as infants and who we are today, we have gone through a myriad of changes. Participants will explore the 5 stages of change. They will learn the characteristics of each. Lastly, they will consider the role of Motivational Interviewing to achieve the results they want. Thomas O'Reilly, PCC-S, Therapist, A Better Way Counseling & Mediation Services, Akron, OH E6: Urine Trouble Participants can expect to learn about the wonderful world of urine drug testing, including false positives, adulterants, basic rules of thumb, drug interactions, myth busters, and courtroom testimony. Come, laugh, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about urine! Angie Giltner, LSW, LCDC III, Coordinator of Intervention Services, Your Human Resource Center, Wooster, OH E7: Treating Women Who Love Sex Addicts This session is designed to help clinicians understand female clients who are in relationships with male sex addicts. The impact of family systems, codependency, and trauma will be examined. Interventions to help these women begin their journey of recovery and wellness will also be explored. Deborah Pinckney, MSEd, PC, LCDC III, BCCC, SAP, Administrator/Counselor, Have Faith Christian Counseling, Columbus, E8: Practical Applications Of Hypnotherapeutic Techniques In AOD Treatment Hypnosis allows one to access a wealth of unconscious resources. The trance state is actually a natural phenomenon that professionals are turning to as a promising adjunctive treatment for clients. We will explore the theoretical rationale for applying techniques of hypnotherapy, its use in treatment, and a brief demonstration. Virginia O’Keeffe, LICDC, OCPS, Chief Executive Officer, Amethyst, Inc., Columbus, OH Kelley Breidigan, MSW, LSW, Employment Specialist, Amethyst, Inc., Columbus, OH E9: Tobacco Dependencies: The Forgotten Substance Related Disorder A surprising number of practitioners don’t address tobacco while treating other addictions despite evidence that it is an integral part of recovery. This training will help clinicians learn different evidence-based treatment approaches to help clients reduce and/or eliminate tobacco use (including both talk and pharmacological interventions). Debra Hrouda, LISW-S, Director of Quality Improvement, CEBP/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH E10: Stopping The Violence: A New Direction For America's War On Drugs As America's drug war enters its fifth decade, the US spends more, incarcerates more citizens and has less success than any other country. From Afghanistan to the Mexican border to the streets of American cities, drug violence rages. Captain Howard Rahtz proposes policy steps to choke off the revenue supporting the illegal drug market. Addictions professionals are a key element in the strategy. Howard Rahtz, MA, Retired Police Captain and Faculty Member, University of Cincinnati/Beckfield College, Cincinnati, OH E11: Dual Counseling In A Correctional & Street Setting Addictive behavior has its roots in every aspect of our being. Addiction is evident when one becomes progressively unable to control the beginning or end of a need-fulfilling activity like alcohol or drug use. How do we address these behaviors? Dual counseling in a Correctional and Street setting will tell you how. Join us on our journey to resolutions. Richard Fauntleroy, LICDC, Ross Correctional Program Coordinator, Ross Correctional Facility, Columbus OH E12: Melting Pot, Salad Bowl, Who's In Your Salad Bowl Sociologist say we have evolved from a 'Melting Pot' into a 'Salad Bowl' meaning instead of blending into a nation of one we have now chosen to be a country with people of many different nations. This session encourages the participants to explore and appreciate the diversity of the nation. Charlene Adams, MA, LICDC, Executive Director, Center For Cultural Awareness, Sandusky, OH