Agenda

PC01 - Ethics, Client Welfare, Therapist Responsibility: Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice (6CEs)

Pamela Harmell, PhD

This workshop addresses therapist responsibility for ensuring patient welfare in all aspects of practice. Participants will learn to deal with ethical dilemmas such as: 1) when therapist values conflict with patient values (highlighting two precedent-setting legal cases); 2) current trends in disciplinary process and ethical violations; 3) suicide assessment and crisis intervention; 4) current ethical standard of care in the world of technology, reputation protection, Skype, texting, social media and HIPAA compliance; 5) history and current updates related to the American Psychological Association allegedly conspiring to participate in “torture” techniques after 9/11. Literature updates, along with relevant Codes of Ethics and current expert opinion, will be included in all areas of discussion. Read More

P01 - The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism (1.5CEs)

Gabor Maté, MD

Contrary to what is often claimed, the source of addiction is not to be found in genes, but in the early childhood environment where the neurobiology of the brain’s reward pathways develops. Stress, both then and later in life, creates the predisposition for addictions, whether to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, or to behavioral addictions such as shopping or sex. Read More

P02 - Collaborative Complex Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment (1.5CEs)

Jaime W. Vinck, MC, LPC, NCC,
Tena Moyer, MD

Clients often do not fit neatly into one diagnostic category, rendering it imperative that clinicians approach them in an integrative, collaborative manner. Psychotherapy, psychiatry and medical specialties are being challenged to break down the historical silos and respect one another’s seat at the table when providing comprehensive treatment. This presentation will explore the biology, genetics, trauma, environment and life experiences that contribute to the development of addiction and/or mental health disorders. Read More

P03 - The Neuroscience of Spirituality and Recovery: What Happens in the Brain with Meditation, Yoga, Holistic Healing and 12-Step Fellowship (1.5CEs)

Reef Karim, DO

It is common knowledge that meditation, yoga, acupuncture and other alternative healing methods can be effective in helping individuals with stress reduction and mood stabilization, but the conversation usually ends with testimonials. In this session, Karim will provide the science behind these holistic medicine treatment modalities. When armed with the science in addition to treatment experience and patient/client testimonials, participants will be better able to describe and prescribe alternative treatment methods with greater confidence and insight. Read More

W01 - The Neuroscience of Spirituality: An In-depth Look (1.5CEs)

Reef Karim, DO

In this session, Karim will provide an in-depth look on how to apply spiritual techniques in clinical care including balancing modern day technological advances in pharmacology, imaging, testing and machinery with eastern and alternative methods of healing. Read More

W02- Bullying: A Mental Health Crisis (1.5CEs)

Stephen W. Smith, MC, LCPC, CRADC

A once acceptable “right of passage,” bullying among youth in today’s society increasingly has been found to have a significantly negative impact on the behavioral health of children and adolescents. Further, technology has led to new forms of bullying that have enabled bullies to become harsher and kept them relatively immune from the consequences of their actions. Read More

W03 - Trauma Neurophysiology and Medication Management (1.5 CEs)

SooMi Lee-Samuel, MD

During this presentation, Dr. Lee will discuss the neurophysiology of trauma—how it starts, how it develops in the brain, and how it manifests in everyday life. This session will also examine co-occurring disorders commonly seen in association with severe trauma. Read More

W04 - Trauma, Attachment and Addiction: Healing Relational Wounds by Cultivating Mindfulness and Self-Compassion (1.5 CEs)

Jon G. Caldwell, DO, PhD

Child maltreatment can profoundly influence human development, resulting in a variety of mental, emotional and social challenges—including addictive disorders. Attachment theory is a useful framework for understanding how early relational experiences can have such far-reaching effects. Read More

W06 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: How Mindfulness and Value-Driven Action Can Offer a Meaningful Life to the Addicted Mind (1.5 CEs)

David Baron, MD

ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, is a mindfulness-based practice and an evidence-based, third wave behavioral treatment. ACT supports people with addictions in taking committed action according to their own personal values, rather than being driven by the avoidance of psychological pain through use of substances or addictive processes. Read More

W07 -Gambling Disorder, Internet Gaming and Fantasy Sports--Answers and Questions (1.5CEs)

Kirk Moberg, MD, PhD, FASAM

Process or behavioral addictions are not nearly as well understood as substance use disorders. However, gambling disorder stands out as the best understood and bears many similarities to substance use disorders and other behavioral addictions. As such it is an ideal “lens” through which to understand the other process addictions. Read More

W08 – Borderline Personality Disorder & Addiction (1.5 CEs)

Joseph Troncale, MD, FASAM

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is seen disproportionally in addiction treatment settings because of the association of BPD with impulse control including substance use disorder. BPD holds particular challenges because of the nature of the disorder which includes high levels of emotional dysregulation and the tendency for self-harm and suicidality. Read More

P05 - Out of the Doghouse: Healing Relationships Affected by Digital Infidelity (1.5CEs)

Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S

Not so long ago, cheating and infidelity were mostly defined in physical terms. But what defines cheating today, in our age of webcams, online porn and adult friend finder apps? This presentation will help attendees gain insight into the meaning and experience of relationship infidelity in the digital age-for both “cheater” and spouse. Today, clinicians and hurting couples need new language and revised skillsets to get beyond past understandings of cheating to actively help such couples rebuild relationship trust. Read More

P07A - When the Titanic Meets The Iceberg: Addressing the Trauma Underneath Heroin Addiction, Criminality and Self-Harming Behavior (1.5CEs)

Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC

In this session you will learn strategies in the clinical relationship to address five types of trauma that are at the core of heroin addiction, criminality and self harming behavior including: acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, 24-7-365 trauma, and historical trauma. Emphasis will also be placed on the use of humor and centering rituals to prevent secondary PTSD. Read More

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 6 CE *Ethics

Thursday, March 9, 2017 6 CEs

Friday, March 10, 2017 6 CEs

Saturday, March 11, 2017 5 CEs