Self-Care for Therapists: Strategies, Techniques & Ethics

Baltimore, MD| Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11am – 1pm (ET)

Self-Care for Therapists: Strategies, Techniques & Ethics

Therapists of all types (psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, interventionists, etc.) are tasked with changing lives every day. In that experience, they must continuously address issues of therapeutic boundaries, ongoing ethical concerns, and avoiding burnout, all the while keeping up-to-date on the latest guidelines, care strategies, and trends.

Join Addiction Professional as we examine how therapists can be more effective, energized, and engaged in their careers. Upon attending this presentation, attendees will be able to:

• Identify strategies for preventing and handling professional burnout
• Implement techniques to invigorate theirs and colleagues’ passion for the field
• Discuss the latest ethical issues facing professionals of all types.

One hour of continuing education credit will be available. 
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Panelists 
Thomas Sibilia
Director of Program Integrity, Delphi Behavioral Health 
 
Thomas Sibilia’s expertise comes from a culmination of more than 14 years of experience in every aspect of mental health and substance abuse treatment. His foundation for the treatment of substance use disorders and related mental health issues comes was built from the ground up. Thomas has been recruited as a Program Director, a Clinical Supervisor, Director of Admissions, Clinical Director and a therapist involved in direct client care at South Florida’s most respected treatment programs. His experience in delivering client care has even led him to become an Educator at the Academy of Addiction Professionals for CAP (Certified Addiction Professional) to ensure that Addiction Professionals across the country employ the skills and embody the principles he has developed over his career. 

As a certified addiction counselor and educator, our programs count on him to build on the principles needed to sustain long term recovery. His organizational skills and attention to detail have been an integral part in building, staffing, and supervising numerous programs. Currently, Thomas, is the Director of Program Integrity and with that brings true professionalism, leadership and passion to the Delphi Behavioral Health team.
Aurora Gonzalez
Clinical Supervisor at Retreat at Lancaster County
 
Aurora Gonzalez, MS, CADC, is Clinical Supervisor at Retreat at Lancaster County.  With over 15 years of experience in the field of addictions treatment, she has served in all aspects of clinical care.  Most recently, Aurora has been an instrumental part in developing and maintaining individualized track curricula for the Clinical Program at Retreat.  From intake, throughout treatment, and in planning aftercare for a patient, Aurora supports a comprehensive individualized plan of care that includes an interdependent systems approach.  As such, she is currently Chairperson for the Care, Treatment, and Services Committee at Retreat, and serves on a Clinical Efficiency Task Force, Electives Task Force and a Training Series Committee.  Aurora is continually dedicated to addressing system barriers to treatment and improving treatment efficacy and recovery outcomes. Throughout her career she has dedicated herself to connecting with addicts and fostering partnerships and community relationships that improve recovery outcomes.  She is a passionate advocate for those afflicted with the disease of addiction and supports an interdependent model of care and treatment.  Aurora currently partners with local community agencies, support groups and recovering professionals in Lancaster County to provide comprehensive care and referral to those recovering from the disease of addiction.  
Luke English
Clinical Director, Bowling Green Brandywine (White Deer Run)
 
In 2004, I graduated from Elizabethtown College with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in criminal justice.  Upon completion of my undergraduate work I began working at White Deer Run Allenwood as an addiction counselor.  At this time, I had the opportunity to work with adolescents who were learning about their chemical dependency; as well as, possible concerns surrounding mental health.  While at WDR, I also had the opportunity to work in the adult men’s dual diagnosis program.  In 2006, I transferred within the organization to West Chester, PA and began working at Bowling Green Brandywine.  In 2008, I decided to take an opportunity with the Malvern Institute as a primary addiction counselor.  In 2009, I was promoted to clinical supervisor, a position held until 2015 when I became Clinical Director of that program.  Within those years, I was fortunate enough to obtain my certification for drug and alcohol counseling, and my master’s in social work from West Chester University.  In July of 2015, I decided to take a position with Bryn Mawr Rehab, as a social worker, working with neurological diseases and diagnoses.  Here, I was able to start a Parkinson Support group, and be a part of an interdisciplinary process to help connect individuals and families to appropriate support and resources to support their recovery.  In September of 2016, I decided to return to drug and alcohol, as the Clinical Director of Bowling Green Brandywine.  Throughout my 12 years of working with individuals, families, referrals, and payers associated with chemical dependency I believe addiction is a disease.  In addition, I believe the longer an individual is in treatment, the greater their chances of sobriety.  Addiction is a disease of the mind, of one’s thinking, that requires a varied approach to treatment.  Effective treatment begins with a person walking through the door; however, quickly involving the family and other collateral supports is essential to chipping away at an individual’s disease process.  Furthermore, many of my experience have been associated with an abstinence/12-step model of treatment; however, I also support therapeutic models such as harm reduction to assist in helping an individual achieve sobriety.  In my experience, it is important to encourage a multitude of treatment methods and therapeutic interventions to combat a disease that is constantly evolving to convince individuals that using is easier than a life of sobriety.            
Anthony T. Estreet, Ph.D., LCSW-C, LCADC
Owner/Clinical Therapist, Next Step Treatment Solutions
 
Dr. Anthony Estreet is the CEO of a Behavioral health consulting firm- Next Step Treatment Solutions and currently serves as the lead clinical consultant to behavioral health programs throughout the state of Maryland.  In this role, he provides ongoing training and technical assistance to behavioral health agencies focused on improving treatment related outcomes.  He has been a practicing clinician for over 10 years in the area of behavioral health and is licensed in the State of Maryland for Social Work and Addictions Counseling.  Dr. Estreet is also an Assistant Professor at Morgan State University.  Within this role, he is responsible for development and implementation of the addictions training concentration within the Master of Social Work program which serves to increase the knowledge and skills of the social work profession who work with individuals with substance use disorders.  His main area of research focuses on developing and testing creative interventions to improve behavioral health related outcomes among substance using populations

Location:
McCormick & Schmicks 
711 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202

*There is a $25 registration fee, but all attendees will receive a $25 American Express gift card at the conclusion of the event.
Registration is required to attend; seating is limited.