Level: Introductory/Basic
Presenter: Stephanie K. Morell, MS, LPCA, LCAS, CRC, PVE, CDESI
Description: This introductory course is an overview of SUD which will explore a wide range of topics including:
The focus will be a practical approach to beginning to understand SUD and treatment.
Level: Intermediate
Presenter: Steve Hanna, LPC,LCAS,CAC-II, CAI-II; and Dan Hogue
Description: Intervention is the answer to the question: How do you help someone who is so blinded by the disease? Intervention is often overlooked and underutilized despite research that validates its effectiveness. When conducted properly, 85% of people enter treatment following an intervention. When family members become empowered by recovery, their loved ones have better recovery rates than loved ones who enter treatment on their own.
Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will:
(Sponsored By: Fellowship Hall)
Level: All
Presenter: Leigh Atherton, PhD, LPCS, LCAS, CRC, CCS
Description:
The role of a clinical supervisor is unique and exciting; though at times can become a daunting task. Increasingly, clinicians are being charged with the task of extending their roles to include clinical supervision, mentorship, and peer-peer consultation. The purpose of this workshop is to break down the fundamentals of clinical supervision; from theoretical models, to the practice of clinical supervision, and the evaluative processes of clinical supervision. Participants will also explore special issues (e.g., tele-supervision) and peer consultation/supervision techniques.
Objectives:
Participants of this session will:
Level: Intermediate
Presenter: Sarah Elizabeth Baker, MS, NCC, CCMHC, LCAS-A
Description: This course will demonstrate and describe methods for enhancing the effectiveness of group therapy. While Motivational Interviewing and its incorporation in the group process will be one focus, other methods to enhance the effectiveness of group therapy will be discussed. This session will teach and model methods for individuals from varying disciplines who intend to lead and engage in group therapy. Discussion of these methods will be described in a manner that will allow universal application (e.g., population diversity, group format, presenting concerns).
Level: Basic/Intermediate
Presenter: Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD., CATC-V, CADC III
Description: Discoveries of new abusable Phytochemicals and synthetic designer drugs molecules (designated as New Psychoactive Substances by the world Health Organization) along with the continued proliferation of diverted prescription and OTC medications creates a significant challenge to clinicians who work in the field of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. Despite their confusing street and media references and their complicated molecular structures all can be generally viewed as being CNS stimulants, depressants or psychedelics: Uppers, Downers, All Arounders with pharmacologic effects similar to familiar substances of abuse. This presentation will review the basic pharmacology of chemicals involved, the neurobiology of addiction and how these are now influencing the development of new treatments for Substance Use Disorders inclusive of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
(Sponsored By: Dominion Diagnostics)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Presenter: Allan Barger, MSW; and Lynn Jones, LCAS,CCS, LPC
Description:
With the current national trend of marijuana legalization, there is a surge of interest in understanding how substance use professionals may effectively address its use, potential for addiction, as well as other health and impairment problems. If you are looking for the latest research and an approach that reaches individuals where they are instead of dredging up the failed scare tactics of the past, this track is for you! You will learn to navigate the current landscape effectively while keeping your credibility intact. We will explore the latest research related to outcomes of THC use, current trends and identify an approach that will work effectively with your audience.
This session will prepare and begin the certification for Prevention, Intervention, or Treatment professionals who wish to implement the evidence-based Prime For Life™ 420 program with clients. Full attendance is required for certification and there will be some homework. PFL 420 uses cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing and other research-based approaches to address one of the toughest issues facing our field – the misuse of THC and the problems it causes.
(Sponsored By: DWI Services and Prevention Research Institute)
Level: All
Presenter: William Mock, Ph.D., LISW, LICDC, SAP
Description:
The process of addiction batters relationships. After sufficient relationship battering, individuals in relationships lose practice in skillful relating and genuine emotional intimacy. Many relationships survive the addiction only to falter during recovery. Active chemical dependency represents an ongoing change process for the family. The family makes slow, incremental, adaptive changes over time in response to the steady progression of the disease. These changes help the family to survive the continuing crisis that is chemical dependency.
Sadly, this is one of those times where the solution becomes worse than the problem. Using time tested and accepted family and relationship techniques in the right measure and right order reverses this toxic process and increases the functioning of all involved. One such process is family regeneration networking. This workshop reviews the current research on what makes for a successful relationship. Characteristics found in these relationships are identified and explored as to the role they play in creating and enriching ongoing growth between couples. Various exercises are examined as means for promoting growth and relationship regeneration. Participants will leave with at least five approaches they can use with their clients. Participants will know the core regeneration networking principle, and be able to identify four or more of the principle techniques for using this technology with addiction families and intimate relationships.
Level: Introductory
Presenters: Ashley Trantham, MS; Alison Drain, MSW, MPA; and Amy Prokopowicz, NCC, LPC, LCAS, MAC
Description: Participants will develop hands on experience and knowledge in how to effectively implement the Stacked Deck curriculum. Stacked Deck is an evidence-based program designed to prevent problem gambling in grades 9-12; however, it has been used in grades 7 & 8 as well. Stacked Deck is listed on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Stacked Deck is intended to change attitudes towards gambling based on the premise that attitudes are best predictors for behavior. It increases knowledge about gambling and the odds of winning. It corrects beliefs about gambling. And finally, it prevents or decreases the frequency of gambling behavior.
Up to 30 full scholarships will be awarded to participants. Priority will be given to school administrators, principals, teachers, after-school programs and community prevention specialists. Those interested in enrolling must receive prior approval from Amy Prokopowicz at the NC Division of MHDDSAS (amy.prokopowicz@dhhs.nc.gov). All scholarships are subject to the availability of funds.
(Sponsored By: The North Carolina Problem Gambling Program and the North Carolina Division of MHDDSAS)
Level: All
Presenters: William Geary, PhD; and Tracy Johnson, BA
Description:
This prevention track is designed for anti-drug coalition leaders, community leaders, drug prevention personnel, education professionals, or those who want to launch a community anti-drug coalition in their environment. This training will feature both didactic instruction and small group exercises. The track will offer three advanced training sessions.
Topic areas include a foundational reviewing the history and evolution of the coalition movement, the public health model, assessing risk and protective factors, stages of community readiness and associated strategies, and seven basic steps to starting a coalition. The training sessions will then move on to cover the advanced ideas and tools in developing a coalition strategic plan, building organizational structure, recruiting and maintaining volunteers, developing a leadership plan, and steps to strengthening and sustaining the coalition infrastructure and resource base.
(Sponsored By: Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center)
Level: All
Presenter: Adrienne Michelle, LMFT
Description: In this course you will learn key terms, cultural competency, and gender and sexual diversity in an attempt to help you connect with LGBTQ+ communities and clients. Through interactive activities, case presentations and personal disclosure we will learn and understand ways to help support clients including letter writing for Trans/Non-binary clients.
Objectives:
The session is constructed to meet these goals by providing education, interactive activities and presenting the case of intersectional, gender and sexually diverse clients whose struggles are about gender and sexual diversity, maintaining relationships, and understanding identities. We will also discuss statistics and barriers to the community seeking services with specific action steps for substance abuse.
(Sponsored By: Southeast Addiction Transfer Technology Center)
Level: Basic/Intermediate
Presenter: Heather Gagnon MSW, LICSW, LADC
Description: Participants will develop an understanding of criminogenic risk assessments and their use. Attendees will also gain knowledge of how to use a risk assessment to inform treatment interventions and programing decisions for the criminal justice involved population. This training will address the eight criminogenic needs and risk assessments as well as how to use them to determine Risk, Need and Responsivity (RNR). At the completion of this training the participant will have knowledge of what is a criminogenic risk assessment, and why we can use them to inform treatment plans and treatment decisions.
(Sponsored By: Southeast Addiction Transfer Technology Center)