2010 Tracks (20 Hours each)

 

AA010. A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THERAPY WITH THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSON
LEVEL: Basic
INSTRUCTOR: James A. (Al) Greene, MSW
DESCRIPTION: This course will provide participants with a nuts-and-bolts overview of treatment and recovery issues from intake/assessment to late-stage recovery. Participants will learn practical treatment interventions through early, middle and late-stage recovery, emphasizing four levels of helper interventions. Emphasis will be given to addiction-related issues such as denial, resistance, grief and relapse. This course is especially suitable for relative newcomers and for experienced counselors interested in a review of basic concepts.

AA011. ADVANCED CREATIVE GROUP SKILLS
LEVEL: Advanced
INSTRUCTOR:Geri Miller, Ph.D
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide participants with both theoretical and practical information about group counseling. The course will be equally divided into knowledge of group development and experiential activities. Special emphasis will be given during the training on motivational interviewing approaches and techniques.
 
AA012. DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY & SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CHANGE
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Davis, MA, LPA, LCAS
DESCRIPTION: Originally developed as a cognitive behavioral treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, the efficacy of Dialectal Behavior Therapy has been demonstrated with a wide variety of mental health issues.  With its underpinning of Spirituality, DBT lends itself to treatment of substance related disorders.  With its expectations for active involvement in skills building techniques, it lends itself to treatment of all Cluster B Personality Disorders including Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  With its emphasis on self-awareness rather than self-absorption, it lends itself to developing a life worth living.  This course offers skills building for both clinician and client.  In particular, it will provide guidance for those who work with chronically difficulty clients so that the therapist can maintain balance and the client can achieve greater insight and management of troublesome life patterns.

AA013. BASIC COUNSELING WITH ADOLESCENT POPULATIONS
LEVEL: Basic
INSTRUCTOR: Jim Mallinson, M.A., CSAC  
DESCRIPTION: Providing clinical services to adolescent populations is the focus of this workshop.  It explores ways to work with the adolescent in a therapeutic environment using evidence-based interventions while creating an atmosphere that is engaging, encouraging, and novel to the teen.  The biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of addictive disease during adolescence are discussed along with treatment approaches for teens with co-occurring disorders such as affective and behavioral disorders, processing disorders, relationship issues, or poor self-esteem.  Specific therapeutic interventions studied include Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with approaches to enhance rapport building.  Ethical challenges that arise when working with teens are also studied, specifically potential conflicts in confidentiality between the teen and parents, schools, courts, social services, and law enforcement.  Finally, the course addresses the development of a clinical relationship with minors which allows as much autonomy and self-determination as possible.
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AA014. WORKING WITH CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT FAMILIES
LEVEL: Basic/Intermediate
INSTRUCTOR: John T. Edwards, Ph.D
DESCRIPTION: This track presents the essential skills, tools, and practical ideas for
effective family counseling with substance abuse and other family problems, using a systems-oriented approach.  The training will emphasize clinical skills rather than theory.  Demonstrations, case illustrations, role-plays, and other activities are used to teach the material.  A 180-page book of
ideas and techniques (the 'Bluebook') and a bibliography are provided.

AA015. ADVANCED CLINICAL SUPERVISION
LEVEL: Advanced
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Jordan, Ph.D.; Robin Daniel, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: This course is for persons with experience in supervision who are seeking new ideas for how to conduct clinical supervision in their practice setting, as well as a consultant or outside clinical supervisor. Particular attention will be paid to group supervision techniques and methods of group supervision. Recommendations for optimum clinical supervision structure will be discussed and participants will receive handouts and other materials to augment their practice of clinical supervision. Instruction will consist of didactic and experiential methods with some group process.

AA016. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) for SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
LEVEL: Intermediate
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Ogle, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: The primary goal of this course is to equip attendees with a level of training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that translates into increased use of these treatments in real-world settings for adults with substance use disorders. To achieve this goal, the primary objectives include learning how to: (a) conduct a cognitive behavioral assessment for substance use and other disorders, (b) conduct a functional analysis, (c) conceptualize cases from a CBT perspective, (d) implement cognitive and behavioral interventions with substance users who are dually diagnosed, and (e) integrate acceptance and mindfulness components into CBT.  The course process will blend didactics, video and experiential exercises.

AA017.  PSYCHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY OF ADDICTION
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
INSTRUCTORS:Frank Fornari, Ph.D.; John Femino, MD; John Spagnolo, MA, R.PH.
DESCRIPTION:  This course will focus on the pharmacology, neural mechanisms, and psychological effects of psychoactive drugs. The emphasis will be on the major drugs of abuse (particularly alcohol and other depressants, cocaine, amphetamine and amphetamine-like stimulants, and opiates). The course is designed as a review of basics as well as an update on new methods and discoveries in psychopharmacology which bear on the causes and treatment of addictive behaviors. Participants should have some experience in the field of substance abuse with some knowledge of, and interest in, medical and psychological aspects of etiology and treatment of substance abuse problems. (Sponsored by: Dominion Diagnostics)
               
AA018. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:  MANAGING TALENT FOR THE FUTURE OF PREVENTION
LEVEL: Intermediate
INSTRUCTOR: Nanci Appleman-Vassil
DESCRIPTION: Who is the talent pool for prevention? Where are they going? and How are they going to get there?  This course will give you the tools needed to recruit, retain and transform your prevention talent.  It will provide an opportunity to hear from a panel of experts to discuss the competencies required for professionals to be successful in community based-organizations and those in coalitions.  Tools to help assess your team’s strengths will be provided and the key elements needed to develop a plan to manage that talent. This session is targeted to those professionals who supervise, manage or lead prevention professionals in the field.{Sponsored by Office of Prevention}

AA019.  MEDIA ESSENTIALS
LEVEL: Basic
INSTRUCTORS: Ann Houston Staples, CHES, and other Guests to be announced.
DESCRIPTION: What are the essential elements of choosing, promoting and evaluating an effective media message for your community?  How can you be sure that the messages are hitting their target and creating the change you want to see?  What tricks of the trade are being used to create change?  What is the most effective form of media for your target audience?  These and other questions will be explored for anyone using media messaging in their community.  Planned topics include message literacy, awareness, advocacy and impact. (Sponsored by the NC Centers for Prevention Resources)

AA020. A MARRIAGE OF PREVENTION PRACTICE:  UNITING THE STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK AND THE BLOCK GRANT
LEVEL: Basic
INSTRUCTORS: Virginia Johnson, CSAPC, NC SPF-SIG Coordinator and State Representatives
DESCRIPTION: SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework is the decision-making model that guides the process of substance abuse prevention outcome based planning.  This 5 step data-driven model walks through needs assessment, capacity, planning, implementation and evaluation while incorporating sustainability and cultural competency at every step.  This track is designed for substance abuse prevention professionals and will provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework to everyday prevention programming. (Sponsored by the NC Centers for Prevention Resources)

AA021. SUBSTANCE ABUSE, COMBAT TRAUMA & RETURNING OEF/OIF VETERANS
LEVEL: Basic/Intermediate
INSTRUCTOR: L. Worth Bolton, MSW, CCAS
DESCRIPTION: How does understanding mechanisms of combat and operational stress help us understand substance use in veterans? This training will define the nature and impact of Combat Trauma on brain function and related issues of Substance Abuse. Most returning OEF/OIF combat veterans will experience post-deployment stressors and the majority copes well with the transition from combat back to a non-combat environment. This training will explain and discuss the clinical features that indicate ineffective and/or maladaptive coping for those returning with PTSD and/or other trauma-related disorders. Relevant research on assessment, diagnosis, and effective treatment planning will be reviewed.
Learning Goals: By the end of this training session participants will be able to:
1) Understand the relationship between Trauma and Substance Abuse.
2) Identify differences between “normal” post-deployment readjustment issues and post-traumatic stress disorder in returning combat veterans.
3) Use case histories to discuss issues of differential diagnosis and effective clinical interventions.
4) Identify essential resources for referral into the Continuum of Care for treatment available in our state and federal systems.
5) Define knowledge & skills issues requiring additional study and/or training for working with combat trauma and substance abuse.
(Sponsored by: The Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program at the UNC-CH School of Social Work)

AA022. RELATIONSHIPS, SEXUALITY AND RECOVERY
LEVEL: Basic/Intermediate
INSTRUCTOR: James M. Wilson, MRC,NCAC-II
DESCRIPTION: This course will help the professional provide improved services to clients dealing with relationship and sexual issues. The presenter will examine Patrick Carne's work regarding sexual addiction, Stephanie Covington's work regarding healthy relationships in recovery, intimacy, the pros and cons of self-help groups, family of origin issues, same sex preference/orientation, relapse issues regarding sexuality and relationships, as well as gender issues. Also how certain drugs, such as cocaine, can fuel sexual acting-out behavior. The workshop will explore sexual development, homophobia and the counselor's comfort level in helping their clients work on these issues.
Goals:

 AA023. PROBLEM GAMBLING TRAINING FOR COUNSELORS IN N.C.
LEVEL: Basic
INSTRUCTOR: Marie Apke and staff of Bensinger, DuPont & Associates in Chicago, Illinois.
DESCRIPTION: This training is sponsored by the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program and the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. Legislation that created the NC Education Lottery allocated funds to develop a statewide program to address gambling addiction. The training is being offered to develop the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program Registry made up of designated licensed professionals. It will serve as both ongoing education for providers currently on the registry, as well for those clinicians wishing to be considered for the program. Topics will include problem and pathological gambling, screening and assessment, motivating the gambler to quit, treatment planning, CBT, dual diagnosis, financial services, and  family treatment. Only those awarded scholarships may attend this track and prior approval is required from Smith Worth at the NC DMHDDSAS (smith.worth@ncmail.net) in order to enroll. (Sponsored by: North Carolina Problem Gambling Program, Division of MH/DD/SAS). Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds.

 

2010 Mini-Tracks



TUESDAY ONLY MINI-TRACK DESCRIPTIONS
(Choose from this list and the Wednesday Only list for a different topic each afternoon)

BB201. FOOD ADDICTION, EATING DISORDERS & "NORMAL OVEREATING": WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE & WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Mary Agnes Rawlings
DESCRIPTION: A 1993 article by a leading psychology professor at Rutgers University and a leading authority on eating disorders wrote that at the time there was not convincing evidence that the physical cravings that binge eaters reported is a direct result of ingesting a particular food or food in general.  Move forward to 2010 and more and more the evidence coming from significant brain studies show that indeed there is compelling argument that a real identifiable issue of addiction to food exists in the current population.  With obesity rates soaring and health care costs rising at the speed of lightening the time has come for professionals to understand the syndrome of food addiction.  This workshop will look at the issue of food addiction and some empirical evidence that points to food addiction and a possible model for recovery.  Also discussed will be the importance of professionals in the substance abuse field to recognize the possibility of food addiction co-existing in the drug and alcohol addict. 

BB202. PREPARING FOR THE CLINICAL SUPERVISION CREDENTIAL (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Jordan, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: This mini-track is intended to discuss the process of becoming a Certified Clinical Supervisor.  In light of the increasing professionalization of the substance abuse counseling field the need for certified clinical supervisors is increasing.  This track will review the required qualifications, discuss, in-depth, the role of the clinical supervisor and review various study materials related to the written test.

BB203.  "SO, YOU WANT TO GET CREDENTIALED?" (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
FACILITATORS: Danny Graves; Mark Crabtree; Dottie Greene; Joe Fortin; & Tom Miller
DESCRIPTION: The North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board Forum session will include a discussion on the history of the Board and the application requirements for initial credentialing and renewal of credentials.  (Sponsored by: NCSAPPB)

BB204. UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY:  ASSESSING FOR ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3.5 hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Brenden Hargett, MS, LPC, LCAS, NCC
DESCRIPTION:For the past 10 years, adolescent substance abuse caseloads have increasingly become more complex and difficult to manage.  Traditional assessment approaches have limited the ability of substance abuse professionals to appropriately treat multi-problematic adolescent clients and their families that enter treatment programs.  Therefore, practitioners must be equipped to assess substance use disorders, psychiatric disorders and address any other problems that are close associated with these disorders. Adolescents who abuse drugs/alcohol have unique characteristics that involve a number of difficulties in their day to day living.  These difficulties often include behavioral problems, mental illness, school problems, family problems and others.  These problems generally have been shaped by social and environmental vulnerabilities that began as children.  Growing research indicates treatment is most effective when psychosocial problems are addressed simultaneously with the substance abuse.  The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) has shown in studies, the significance of implementing integrated treatment services. Treatment providers must be totally equipped with an arsenal of treatment interventions and strategies to combat impulsiveness, poor frustration tolerance and oppositional behavior that often exist in adolescents who use substances, in an effort to move them away from substance abusing behavior.  This arsenal of treatment interventions must be consistent with proven research based interventions.   As substance abuse treatment changes, professionals must meet the challenges at the door.  It is important that professionals in the field of substance abuse are kept informed and equipped with effective tools to treat adolescents.   This mini track will focus on best practice approaches to assessing/diagnosing adolescents who have substance use disorders and will provide effective and practical implications for professionals to use in the changing treatment environment.

BB205.  ADDICTION & PAIN:  SORTING THROUGH THE COMPLAINTS AND THE DRUGS (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTORS: Frank Fornari, Ph.D.; John Femino, M.D.; John Spagnolo, MA, RPh.
DESCRIPTION: Addiction therapists often listen to their patients complain of pain and are unsure if it represents a true pain disorder, under-treatment of pain because of tolerance and physical dependence, or drug seeking behavior.  Referral to a primary care physician or medical specialists for assistance often results in prescription medication being approved for treatment without consideration of the addict’s recovery status or underlying motives.  This course will review the basic pharmacology of opioids and the medications utilized for treating chronic pain.  Faculty will present an assessment protocol which the addiction counselor can utilize that compares the pain complaints to the timing course of opioid withdrawal, utilizing commonly available pain and withdrawal scales.  Examples of commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of pain will be reviewed, with emphasis on the use of buprenorphine (Suboxone) as a clinical tool for management of patients with both conditions. (Sponsored by Dominion Diagnostics)


BB206. SELF CARE FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Jim Mallinson, MA, CSAC
DESCRIPTION:  Is self-care for the clinical addiction specialist an oxymoron?  Many in the helping professions feel it is our job to take care of others, but forget that self-care is important.  This workshop offers clinicians the opportunity, in a non-threatening, interactive, and fun experience, to identify ways to take better care of ourselves.  Participants identify what is fun, relaxing, and energizing, along with practical ways to help us enjoy our profession within the quagmire of paperwork, overwork, and budgeting.  

BB207. KEYS TO SUSTAINABILITY (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTORS: The NC Substance Abuse Prevention Sustainability Team
DESCRIPTION:  Sustainability is at the core of the Strategic Prevention Framework and a necessity for achieving population-level reductions in substance abuse rates.  In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the research and theory behind the NC Keys to Sustainability Model and walk through how this model builds on community strengths to enhance their sustainability infrastructure by increasing organizational capacity, assuring effectiveness and increasing community support.  (Sponsored by the NC Centers for Prevention Resources)

BB208. USING FEELINGS IN THERAPY: TRANSFERENCE AND COUNTERTRANSFERENCE (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: David Holden, M.A., LPC, LCAS
DESCRIPTION: Counseling generates powerful feelings both in the counseled person and in the counselor.  This 3.5-hour workshop is an introduction to the dynamics of unconscious process in counseling.  The first session reviews the history of research on transference and countertransference, looking briefly at the thought of Freud, Jung, Adler, Kohut, and others.  The second session surveys the typical responses that counselors have when they are dealing with people with typical personality disorders.  The third hour will have a clinical focus; it is intended to be a live supervision session and a discussion of an actual case.


BB209. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (3.5 Hrs., Tuesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Tanya Roberts, MSW, CSAP Fellow-NC
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will provide an introductory description, explanation and discussion of social media in general with specific examples, including Twitter, Facebook and Ning.  The ethical and professional responsibilities of substance abuse prevention providers when interacting with social media will be discussed.  This will be an interactive session that will increase understanding of social networking and how to use it in substance abuse prevention work. (Sponsored by the NC Centers for Prevention Resources)


BB210. HIP HOP CULTURE
INSTRUCTOR: Mike Dublin, Sr., MA, CSAP, ICSAPS
DESCRIPTION: Hip Hop and Popular Youth Culture are major influences on the youth of today and the behavioral choices they make. Adult service providers have often neglected this dominant and persuasive influence in the lives of our youth. Social marketers and advertisers have taken full advantage of the opportunity and reality of a void of pro-social messages shaped by youth serving communities knowledgeable about hip hop and popular youth culture. This session actively takes participants through brief history of the music we listened to as youth and young adults as well as the culture of that time so that the reality of how music and culture often impacts attitudes and behavior. The approach will be on cultural competency and how it enhances the current services that are being provided for youth today. Participants should expect to examine: theories; history; current programs and activities; program development. (Sponsored by the NC Centers for Prevention Resources)

BB211. THE ART OF INTERVENTION
INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Vanvonderen
DESCRIPTION: The Art of Intervention: An Overview
This course will include the following topics:

 WEDNESDAY ONLY MINI-TRACK DESCRIPTIONS
(Choose from this list and the Tuesday Only list for a different topic each afternoon)

CC401.  UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY:  ASSESSING FOR ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3.5 hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Brenden Hargett, MS, LPC, LCAS, NCC
DESCRIPTION: For the past 10 years, adolescent substance abuse caseloads have increasingly become more complex and difficult to manage.  Traditional assessment approaches have limited the ability of substance abuse professionals to appropriately treat multi-problematic adolescent clients and their families that enter treatment programs.  Therefore, practitioners must be equipped to assess substance use disorders, psychiatric disorders and address any other problems that are close associated with these disorders. Adolescents who abuse drugs/alcohol have unique characteristics that involve a number of difficulties in their day to day living.  These difficulties often include behavioral problems, mental illness, school problems, family problems and others.  These problems generally have been shaped by social and environmental vulnerabilities that began as children.  Growing research indicates treatment is most effective when psychosocial problems are addressed simultaneously with the substance abuse.  The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) has shown in studies, the significance of implementing integrated treatment services. Treatment providers must be totally equipped with an arsenal of treatment interventions and strategies to combat impulsiveness, poor frustration tolerance and oppositional behavior that often exist in adolescents who use substances, in an effort to move them away from substance abusing behavior.  This arsenal of treatment interventions must be consistent with proven research based interventions.   As substance abuse treatment changes, professionals must meet the challenges at the door.  It is important that professionals in the field of substance abuse are kept informed and equipped with effective tools to treat adolescents.   This mini track will focus on best practice approaches to assessing/diagnosing adolescents who have substance use disorders and will provide effective and practical implications for professionals to use in the changing treatment environment.

CC402. PREPARING FOR THE CSAC CREDENTIAL (3.5 Hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Jordan, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: This mini-track assists participants with preparing for the written and the oral tests for certification. In today’s market place, becoming a certified substance abuse counselor is becoming vitally important. In this track participants will learn testing requirements, test taking strategies, and where to locate useful study materials.  

CC403. RATIONAL PHARMACOTHERAPY OF ANXIETY & SLEEP COMPLAINTS IN ADDICTION AND RECOVERY (3.5 Hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTORS: John Femino, MD, FASAM; John Spagnolo, MA, RPh.
DESCRIPTION: Patients presenting into treatment or in early recovery suffer multiple symptoms of anxiety, mood instability, and sleep problems; yet medication treatment options represent risks for re-exposure to addictive medications or potential relapse and cross addiction. This course will review the pharmacology of benzodiazepines, newer “non-addictive” sleep aids, and non-addicting alternative medications. Clinical strategies to monitor treatment compliance and drug diversion will be presented via case examples and class discussion.  Faculty will present clinical and laboratory tools such as behavioral contracting techniques and quantitative drug testing to illustrate the delicate balance between medication assisted recovery and medication precipitated relapse. (Sponsored by Dominion Diagnostics)

CC404. GANG TRENDS IN N.C. (3.5 Hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to familiarize attendees with recent gang trends in North Carolina and the symbols, signs and tattoos that are utilized by street gangs. This will be accomplished by defining what a street gang is, describing the different types of street gangs and explaining some of the reasons why persons may join street gangs. In addition, the various levels of street gang involvement will be discussed along with some of the indicators that are commonly displayed by street gang members. Lastly, and most importantly, this session is designed to create and enhance street gang awareness in attendees.

CC405. MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (3.5 hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Ogle, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: Motivational Interviewing is an empirically validated, client-centered form of guiding used to resolve ambivalence and build motivation to change. The purpose of this seminar is to provide a brief introduction to the theory, principles and basic strategies of Motivational Interviewing. Content will be delivered through lecture, video, and demonstration.
  
CC406.  SPEAK OUT! SPEAK NOW! WORKING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ADVANCE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES (3.5 Hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Phil Mooring, MS, LCAS, CSAPC; Executive Director, Families in Action, Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Engaging in public policy advocacy on behalf of children, families, and our profession is the responsibility of every addictions prevention and treatment professional. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a novice, this session will give you new ideas, tools and strategies for forging successful relationships that will advance substance abuse prevention and treatment in your community. The course will include the following topics:

CC407. USING FEELINGS IN THERAPY: TRANSFERENCE AND COUNTERTRANSFERENCE (3.5 Hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: David Holden, LPC, LCAS
DESCRIPTION:  Counseling generates powerful feelings both in the counseled person and in the counselor.  This 3-hour workshop is an introduction to the dynamics of unconscious process in counseling.  The first session reviews the history of research on transference and countertransference, looking briefly at the thought of Freud, Jung, Adler, Kohut, and others.  The second session surveys the typical responses that counselors have when they are dealing with people with typical personality disorders.  The third hour will have a clinical focus; it is intended to be a live supervision session and a discussion of an actual case.

CC408.  PREVENTION ETHICS  (3.5 Hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Michael L. Dublin, Sr., MA, CSAP, ICSAPS 
DESCRIPTION: Who taught you how and when to apply ethics personally and professionally? Is there a difference between the two? Does your ethical decision making match your co-workers? What model has your staff used to make effective balanced decisions?  This three and half hour session is packed with challenges that will bring out the best in you and help frame your ethical decision making as you face the complexities of providing services in a changing society by using a proven model as a guide. (Sponsored by the NC Centers for Prevention Resources)

CC409.  A FRESH LOOK AT SPIRITUALITY AND THE 12-STEP MODEL FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED (3.5 hrs., Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Davis, MA, LPA, LCAS
DESCRIPTION: Living through the 12-Step Model requires vigilance, persistence, and commitment.  It is quintessentially human to veer off track from a better path, returning to the fulfillment of fleeting appetites and desires.   This brief course provides an opportunity to examine once again one’s spiritual base so that the fullness of right living can be accomplished.  The 12-Step model will be delved into more deeply so that participants may develop greater strength and renewed courage.  Hopefully, through more thorough understanding of the proponents of humility, acceptance, forgiveness, and emptying of self, this brief study will offer greater grounding and open the door for continued growth into the fullness and richness of one’s spiritual life.

CC410. PREPARING FOR THE PREVENTION CERTIFICATION EXAM
INSTRUCTOR: Angela Maxwell, MS, CSAPC
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give participants a sound understanding of the prevention certification process.  Participants will examine the core competencies through practical application that serve as the foundation for the examination.  Preparation resources and materials will also be reviewed.

CC411. THE ART OF INTERVENTION
INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Vanvonderen
DESCRIPTION: The Art of Intervention: An Overview
This course will include the following topics:

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MINI-TRACK DESCRIPTIONS
(Choose from this list if you wish to be in the same topic both afternoons)

TW310.  HIJACKED: THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (7 Hrs., Tuesday & Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Townsend, M.A., LPC, LCAS, CCS, NCC
DESCRIPTION: This mini-track is an intermediate course that will be helpful to beginning professionals serving adolescent substance abusers, by introducing them to basic concepts regarding three main regions of the brain and how substances impact these areas. Normal adolescent development will be contrasted with the development of a substance abusing adolescent in addition to exploration of the implications for treatment.
Objectives:

TW311. RESPONDING TO HOSTILE CLIENTS (7 Hrs. Tuesday & Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Lorraine Bilodeau, MS, LCAS, CCS
DESCRIPTION:  Even in chemical dependency programs requiring voluntary admission, the majority of clients have been forced - by families, by courts, by employers - into the treatment process. This coercion, along with the emotional effects of dependence, leaves clients feeling angry and presenting with an overall hostile response style. This workshop combines up-to-date information, along with exercises to help the professional recognize, understand, and respond to clients’ hostility in positive, effective, and constructive ways. Participants will be provided:

TW312. ETHICAL ISSUES CONCERNING INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING  (7 Hrs., Tuesday & Wednesday Only)
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Norins, M.Ed.
DESCRIPTION: This workshop focus will be an ethical approach to dealing with HIV/AIDS, HCV, HPV, and other infectious disease in substance abuse counseling. Prevention, diagnosis, disclosure and treatment options will be addressed. Current research and effective prevention programs will be discussed. Participants will be encouraged to use this knowledge to become more effective in counseling the at risk populations we serve.