Agenda | 2019 MARRCH Spring Retreat |
AgendaThursday, May 169:00-9:30 a.m. Registration9:30-9:45 a.m. Welcome Address & Introductions9:45-11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 1Native American Track: American Indian People in Minnesota Shawnee Hunt, MN DHS American Indian communities have faced historical use and abuse of alcohol and drugs at a startling rates which has continued up to today. The curriculum was designed for non-American Indian providers who work with American Indians in clinical settings. This training could be likened to an American Indian 101 class where the requisite knowledge gained in this training will assist with the reduction of disparate outcomes for American Indian people. Objectives:
Co-Occurring Track: Implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Strategies for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression Dr. Hal Baumchen, NorthStar Regional A myriad of difficulties including withdrawal effects, sleep deprivation, chemical imbalance, traumatic experiences, and emotional issues including anxiety and depression compromise a client’s cognitive processing abilities. Because abstract reasoning is inherently more difficult, clients need concrete and practical treatment materials in order to achieve long-term recovery. This workshop presents key Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies with ready to use clinical interventions and original resources that can be implemented immediately to increase your overall clinical effectiveness. Participants will build their knowledge to recognize signs of depression and anxiety in a clinical setting and learn specific interventions to help clients manage symptoms, challenge negative thinking, and develop positive recovery skills. Objectives:
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch & Networking12:45-2:45 p.m. Breakout Session 2Native American Track: Poison Came to the People Rick Moldenhaur, MS, LADC, ICADC.LPCC; DHS Behavioral Health Division This presentation will review the disparities in treatment program admissions for Native vs. on-Native for SUD, specifically meth and heroin, in Minnesota. Attention will be paid to location and methods of referral to Native, culturally specific programs in Minnesota. Objectives:
Co-Occurring Track: Bi-Polar Disorder & Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Lois Cochrane Schlutter, PhD, LP, MAC, CCDPD; Sclutter & Associates Objectives:
2:45-3:00 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors3:00-5:00 p.m. General SessionWith a Little Help from My Friends Rick Moldenhaur, MS, LADC, ICADC.LPCC; DHS Behavioral Health Division This presentation will review ethical violations of individuals vs. programs, with focus on the most common violations in Minnesota by LADCs. In addition to Statutory requirements and prohibitions, attention will be paid to how individual ADC Supervisors can enroll in MHCP and establish independent practice, and the requirements and responsibilities for that. Objectives:
5:00 p.m. Adjourn5:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner & Networking6:15 p.m. BonfireFriday, May 177:30-8:15 a.m. Registration8:00-10:00 a.m. Breakout Session 1Native American Track: Native American Diversity Donald W. Moore Jr., Minnesota DHS Behavioral Health Division Co-Occurring Track: Cognitice, Behaviorial and Spiritual Interventions for Co-Occuring Disorders Dr. Tim Walsh, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge The research on positive psychology represents a paradigm shift in the philosophy and focus of the field of co-occurring counseling. This body of evidence speaks to spirituality, identity, life meaning and purpose, flourishing, relational health, virtues or moral strengths, motivation, optimism and hope, personal growth, happiness and joy, resilience or grit. This research provides the “how to” of recovery and life transformation for both mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Objectives:
10:00-10:15 a.m. Networking Break with Vendors10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2Native American Track: Widokowishin Equaywug (Helping Native Women): Native American Substance Exposed Infants (SEI) Shirley Cain J.D., Minnesota DHS This presentation shows data and how data involving Native American women and substance exposed infants is the highest in the state, how substance use is an epidemic in Indian country and across the nation, opioid prescriptions, symptoms of SEI and opioid use, medication assisted treatment and wrap around services, recovery from drug addiction, use of trauma-informed care, bonding, belonging, utilization of non-judgmental treatment and the critical use of culturally-based treatment models to assist Native women and others to heal, utilization of the use of the mom-centered approach wherein mom is the treatment and what other states and tribes are doing to address substance use in other states, including Minnesota, urban Native programs and tribes in Minnesota. Objectives:
Co-Occurring Track: Psychotropic Medications and Non-Pharmacologic Interventions in the Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Beth A. Good, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC This training will focus on identifying the need for and the effectiveness of psychotropic medication in persons with Co-Occurring disorders. Various psychotropic medications as well as their indications, actions, as well as side effect profiles will be discussed along with non-pharmacologic treatment interventions. Some persons dependent on alcohol or other substances may not be aware of their psychiatric symptoms or illness, and may fear the use of these medications. Persons with psychiatric illness may not be aware of the connection between their mental health symptoms and substance use or that one may have led to the other. Various strategies for engaging the Co-occurring disorder populations while in treatment will be explored. Objectives:
12:15-1:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking1:00-1:15 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors1:15-3:15 p.m. Breakout Session 3Native American Track: Native American Diversity Monica Haglund, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe District III Aazhoomog/Hinckley area Co-Occurring Track: Men and Trauma Kevin Spading LICSW LADC CPP, Peter Feeney LADC, Shane Pugh LADC; Metropolitan State University 3:30 p.m. Adjourn |
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