Tuesday, May 13, 2008 – Pre-Conference Workshops

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Pre-Conference Registration & Check In

10:00 am – 11:15 am

1. Pre-Conference Workshop

Presentation #1

Presentation #2

Presentation #3

Understanding, Managing, and Treating Sex Offenders in the Community

• Barry Anechiarico, LICSW; Counseling & Psychotherapy Center, Inc.; Needham, MA
• Tim App; Counseling & Psychotherapy Center, Inc.; Needham, MA

Sex offender treatment and management has changed significantly in the last 10 years. We will present current research, clinical theory and practice models along with current strategies for managing sex offenders in the community. This session will also provide factual information about what we know about sex offenders and sexual assault, and the best means to manage this population. A strong emphasis will be placed on the management through the use of the “Containment Approach “ Model.

2. Pre-Conference Workshop

Presentation

Clinical Supervision: Boundaries, Ethics & Practice

• Gary Schoener, M.Eq.; Walk-In Counseling Center; Minneapolis, MN

Good clinical supervision involves a variety of practice issues as well as ethical, legal, and boundaries challenges. Through the use of videotape vignettes, case examples, and audience interaction this program will explore a wide range of topics supervisors and their supervisees face. Supervision as a training tool and supervision as a practice aid will be both explored. The program will cover legal responsibilities, countertransference, dealing with dangerous clients, suicide risk, relationships with former patients, and many other issues which arise in supervision.

11:15 am – 11:30 am

Break

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Pre-Conference Workshops (continued)

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch (provided with registration fee)

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Pre-Conference Workshops (continued)

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Pre-Conference Workshops (continued)

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Break

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Pre-Conference Workshops (continued)

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 – 2-Day Forum

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Registration & Check-In with Continental Breakfast

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Keynote

Presentation

Working in a Consumer-Driven, Evidence-Based, Culturally Competent, Trauma-Informed, Recovery Oriented, Ethical System of Care: Is It Possible?

• Patrick Risser, BA; Ashland, OH

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Break

10:15 am – 11:45 am

Concurrent Tracks

Aging & Mental Health

Presentation

Resource List

An Overview of Aging and Mental Health: We Need to Know What is Normal Before We Can Know What is “Abnormal”

• Jeffrey Buchanan, Ph.D.; Minnesota State University-Mankato; Mankato, MN

Many health care providers interact almost exclusively with sick and frail older adults. This session will cover a wide range of topics, but one of the primary goals is to gain a better understanding of what normal cognitive and emotional development looks like in older adults. In addition, this session is designed to describe older adult’s perceptions of the mental health system and how health care providers can better identify those in need of mental health services.

Case Management

Presentation

Trauma Informed Case Management Services

• Patrick Risser, BA; Ashland, OH

This workshop will discuss trauma issues for consumers/survivors in the mental health system. Presenter will define "trauma" and discuss the importance of gender-specificity in understanding and responding to experiences of violent victimization. Data will be presented regarding the prevalence of trauma experiences; the impact of trauma; characteristic coping styles; different types of trauma exposure; the role of race and culture in trauma experiences and models for trauma recovery and healing. There will be discussion of many of the retraumatizing effects of service system practices (mentalism). In addition, the workshop will talk about some specific efforts to help people recover from trauma.

Children

Presentation

What is Infant & Toddler Mental Health?

• Kiti Freier Randall, Ph.D.; Loma Linda University & Children's Hospital; San Bernadino, CA

This session will focus on the mental health needs of infants and toddlers; how they communicate their needs and techniques for intervention. The role of the caregiver – infant dyad will be addressed.

Clinical

Overview of The Assessments Used in the Evaluation, Treatment and Management of Sex Offenders

• Tim Sinn, LMHC; Counseling & Psychotherapy Center, Inc.; Needham, MA

Are all Sex Offenders dangerous predators? Learn about the assessment tools currently utilized in the field to assess risk. Some of the tools that will be reviewed are the Stable 2007, Acute 2007, Static-99, AASI-Abel Assessment of Sexual Interest, PPG-Penile Plethysmography, and Juvenile assessment tools. Understand the use of these tools in critical decision making and management in the community.

Consumer

Presentation

Individual Justice Planning in North Dakota

• Pamela Mack, LSW; Protection and Advocacy Project; Bismarck, ND

Criminal Justice decisions are never easy, but they are more difficult when the defendant has a developmental disability, brain injury, or major mental illness. To assist in these situations, North Dakota developed the Individual Justice Plan. Individual Justice Planning is a process that is used to develop proactive planning to address at-risk behaviors or to address current criminal justice issues. This session will be an overview of the IJP process and how you as a provider may use this tool in the work that you do with people with disabilities.

11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch (provided with registration fee)

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Concurrent Tracks

Aging

Presentation

Resource List

Piecing the Puzzle Together: Assessment and Diagnosis with Older Adults

• Jeffrey Buchanan, Ph.D.; Minnesota State University-Mankato; Mankato, MN

Correctly diagnosing mental health conditions in older adults can be very difficult for many reasons including the presence of complex medical histories and the fact that symptoms of different conditions can look very similar. The purpose of this presentation is to provide assessment and diagnostic guidelines for those working with older adults, with a particular emphasis on assessing and differentiating depression, dementia and delirium.

{This session will be repeated Thursday morning.}

Case Management

Presentation

Overcoming the Language of Oppression: Promoting Cultural Change with Words

• Patrick Risser, BA; Ashland, OH

Culture change means being open to willfully changing one’s thinking, one’s feelings and one’s behavior. This presentation will address how words can be oppressive and provide some alternatives that will help promote a culture change.

Children

Presentation

Understanding Risk but Promoting Resiliency

• Kiti Freier Randall, Ph.D.; Loma Linda University & Children's Hospital; San Bernadino, CA

This session will include a discussion of ecological risks that children face but will focus on the importance of resiliency. It will address the need for providers to promote resiliency in order to attain behavioral and life trajectory change.

Clinical

Presentation

Do Worlds Have to Collide? Clinical Issues in the Continuum of Care

• Andrew McLean, MD; Southeast Human Service Center and One Center; Neuroscience, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences; Fargo, ND

There are many barriers to continuity of care in mental health. This session will present clinical and philosophical issues to enhance the continuum of care.

{This session will be repeated at 2:15.}

Consumer

Presentation

Employment 101: Your Rights as an Individual with a Disability

• Vickay Gross; Protection and Advocacy Program; Bismarck, ND

Many people with disabilities choose to work. However, not all employment environments promote equal access and opportunity. Therefore, people with disabilities, advocates, employment specialist/job coaches, vocational counselors and other key players will need to be aware of employment related rights. This presentation will provide information to answer questions such as: Is the application process accessible? What questions are employers prohibited from asking? When is it appropriate to disclose my disability? What is a reasonable accommodation and how do I know that I need one? How do I request a reasonable accommodation? What do I do if I feel I have been discriminated against as a person with a disability?

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Break

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Concurrent Tracks

Aging

Presentation

Resource List

Empirically-Supported Interventions for Mental Health Conditions in Older Adults

• Jeffrey Buchanan, Ph.D.; Minnesota State University-Mankato; Mankato, MN

Although much has been learned in the last 35 years about how to successfully treat mental health conditions in younger adults and children, the research regarding older adults and mental health treatment has generally lagged behind. The purpose of this session to discuss empirically-supported interventions for the most common mental health concerns present in older adults (for example, depression, bereavement, caregiver stress).

Case Management

Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes, Impact and Implications

• Rebecca Quinn, MSW; UND Center for Rural Health; Grand Forks, ND

Presentation provides an overview of Traumatic Brain Injury and its consequences, including definitions, common impairments and the impact of the injury on the individual, families and community.

Children

Drug Endangered Children: Psychosocial and Neurodevelopment

• Kiti Freier Randall, Ph.D.; Loma Linda University & Children's Hospital; San Bernadino, CA

This session will discuss the effects of peri and post natal drug exposure on children. Both psychosocial and neurodevelopment effects will be presented.

Clinical

Presentation

Do Worlds Have to Collide? Clinical Issues in the Continuum of Care

• Andrew McLean, MD; Southeast Human Service Center and One Center; Neuroscience, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences; Fargo, ND

There are many barriers to continuity of care in mental health. This session will present clinical and philosophical issues to enhance the continuum of care.

{REPEAT}

Consumer

Booklet

Form

Introduction

Mental Health Advance Directives: What, Why and How

• Teresa Larsen, MSW; Protection and Advocacy Program; Bismarck, ND

What is a Mental Health Advance Directive (also called a Psychiatric Advance Directive)? Participants will learn what it is, who might benefit from preparing one, and the process for doing so. The session will include a consumer perspective.

{This session will be repeated Thursday afternoon in the Clinical Track.}

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Break

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Concurrent Tracks

Aging

Mental Wellness in Later Life: The Role of Exercise and Nutrition

• Nikki Demers; North Dakota State University Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science; Fargo, ND

The role of physical activity and nutrition on mental wellness is later life may not be well understood by those serving older persons with mental health issues. Ms. Demers will share current research regarding the importance of addressing these two issues with older clients, strategies for assessing and incorporating exercise and nutrition into mental health treatment plans.

Case Management

Traumatic Brain Injury: Strategies and Resources

• Rebecca Quinn, MSW; UND Center for Rural Health; Grand Forks, ND

This presentation will offer resources, suggestions and ideas for assisting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. The session is designed to be an active exchange of ideas, thoughts and questions. You will be invited to share issues, concerns or questions.

Children

Growing Up in a Drug Home: Adolescent Mental Health

• Kiti Freier Randall, Ph.D.; Loma Linda University & Children's Hospital; San Bernadino, CA

This session will center on the adolescent issues of the drug endangered child. Discussion of the need to address the transition of victim to abuser.

Clinical

Presentation

Problem Gambling and Co-Occurring Disorders

• Dawn Cronin; LSW; Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota; Fargo, ND
• Lisa Vig, LAC, NCGC; Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota; Fargo, ND

This informative session will demonstrate the continuum of types of gamblers, including action vs. escape gamblers and DSM-IV criteria. We will compare and contrast pathological gambling to substance abuse and explore the most commonly seen co-occurring disorders to be addressed in treatment.

Consumer

Presentation

Empowerment Within the Consumer Culture

• Patrick Risser, BA; Ashland, OH

This workshop will introduce participants to the contributions of the consumer/survivor movement and how it is influencing the provision of services for mental health and substance use conditions today. Current terms such as "recovery" and "empowerment" will be explored in depth, along with strategies for achieving these goals both personally and within professional work with clients. A discussion of potential barriers and obstacles to achieving a recovery-oriented system will be included, along with strategies for overcoming these barriers and achieving a truly transformed system of services. Consumers and service providers are encouraged to attend this workshop together.

SAVE THIS TIME!!

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ADA Restoration Act Educational Forum

Special Presentation by Jim Ward and time for Public Comment Discussion on ADA Restoration Act and its need and impact on North Dakota Citizens with Disabilities

• Free and Open to the Public
  
  
• Sponsored by the North Dakota Disabilities Advocacy Consortium (NDDAC)
  
  
• For more information contact Jim Moench at (701) 223-0347

Thursday, May 15, 2008– 2-Day Forum

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Registration & Check-In with Continental Breakfast

8:30 am - 8:45 am

Welcome & Announcements

8:45 am - 9:45 am

Keynote

Reintegration … The Challenging Road

• Davina French; Innovative Leadership Solutions, Inc.; Bismarck, ND
• Bernadette Ternes, LSW; North Dakota National Guard; Bismarck, ND

Travel with Bernadette and Davina as they create a unique and personal look into combat and the challenges of reintegration within the North Dakota Communities.

9:45 am – 10:00 am

Break

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Concurrent Tracks

Aging

Presentation

Resource List

Piecing the Puzzle Together: Assessment and Diagnosis with Older Adults

• Jeffrey Buchanan, Ph.D.; Minnesota State University-Mankato; Mankato, MN

Correctly diagnosing mental health conditions in older adults can be very difficult for many reasons including the presence of complex medical histories and the fact that symptoms of different conditions can look very similar. The purpose of this presentation is to provide assessment and diagnostic guidelines for those working with older adults, with a particular emphasis on assessing and differentiating depression, dementia and delirium.

{REPEAT}

Case Management

Presentation

Men and Trauma

• Patrick Risser, BA; Ashland, OH

This workshop will discuss issues for male trauma survivors, including the importance of lessons learned from male trauma survivors, the importance of gender-specificity in understanding and responding to experiences of violent victimization. Presenter will discuss the prevalence of trauma experiences among boys and men; the impact of trauma; characteristic male coping styles; and models for male trauma recovery and healing. Attention will be paid to different types of trauma exposure and to the role of race and culture in men's trauma experiences. Also considered will be both effective trauma-specific interventions and the development of trauma-informed approaches to services for men.

Children

Evidence-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Tricia Myers, Neuropsychiatric Research Institute; Fargo, ND
• Heather Simonich, LAPC; Neuropsychiatric Research Institute; Fargo, ND

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a treatment intervention designed to help children and their families overcome the negative effects of traumatic life experiences. TF-CBT targets symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that often co-occur with depression and acting out behaviors. This intervention has been evaluated in both open treatment studies and several randomized controlled trials. Furthermore, it is recognized as a “Model Program” by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Please join us for an overview and discussion of this evidence-based intervention.

Clinical

Presentation

Warriors in Transition

• Sgt. Russ Roth; North Dakota Army National Guard; Bismarck, ND
• Maj. Grant Wilz; North Dakota Army National Guard; Bismarck, ND

We will discuss several aspects of Combat Stress/PTSD along with common triggers. Additional discussion will include alcohol and drug abuse associated with combat Stress or PTSD, and provide you referral sources as well as locations for professional development.

{This session will be repeated at 1:15 pm.}

Consumer

The Road to Freedom: Personal Recovery and Social Change

• Jim Ward; National Coalition for Disability Rights; Washington, DC

This workshop explores the dynamic interaction between recovery from "mental illness" and the healing power of activism as part of a social change movement. Illustrated in part by the personal story of Jim Ward, the founder and president of ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR), this dialogue focuses on mental illness as social alienation and recovery as civic engagement. Ward's journey includes his fall from being a mental health professional and an elected official to his hospitalization for bipolar disorder and alcoholism. Please join us and share your own story of recovery and the importance to you of being a part of a social change movement.

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (provided with registration fee)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Keynote

Got Magic?

• Brad Barton; Brad Barton Presentations, Inc.; Ogden, UT

In this fun, fast paced keynote, Brad reveals how the techniques magicians use on stage can disguise dangerous illusions in the real world. Whether changing lives, serving your community, or building a rewarding personal life, you already possess all the magic you’ll need to increase your bright and successful future.

1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Break

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm

Concurrent Tracks

Aging

Presentation

Where to Turn?: Mental Health Resources for Older Adults in North Dakota

A panel of professionals serving older adults in North Dakota will share resource and referral information to aid participants in making effective mental health referrals for their older clients.

Case Management

Booklet

Form

Introduction

Mental Health Advance Directives: What, Why and How

• Teresa Larsen, MSW; Protection and Advocacy Program; Bismarck, ND

What is a Mental Health Advance Directive (also called a Psychiatric Advance Directive)? Participants will learn what it is, who might benefit from preparing one, and the process for doing so. The session will include a consumer perspective.

{REPEAT from Wednesday's Consumer Track.}

Children

Presentation

The Magic of Building Assets in Youth

• Brad Barton; Brad Barton Presentations, Inc.; Ogden, UT

Discover how the Search Institute’s Asset Building model equips youth to avoid antisocial behaviors and make constructive life choices. Brad illustrates this powerful approach as he shares his own journey from high-risk youth to NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship recipient. Realize the power of fostering caring relationships and leave this magical presentation with practical tools for building assets in youth.

Clinical

Presentation

Warriors in Transition

• Sgt. Russ Roth; North Dakota Army National Guard; Bismarck, ND
• Maj. Grant Wilz; North Dakota Army National Guard; Bismarck, ND

We will discuss several aspects of Combat Stress/PTSD along with common triggers. Additional discussion will include alcohol and drug abuse associated with combat Stress or PTSD, and provide you referral sources as well as locations for professional development.

{REPEAT}

Consumer

Keeping the Promise: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Invisible Disabilities

• Jim Ward; National Coalition for Disability Rights; Washington, DC

This workshop explores how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addresses the civil rights of individuals with psychiatric histories and the challenges we face in forging a truly inclusive society. It examines how people with psychiatric disabilities (and those "regarded as" having psychiatric disabilities) face the greatest threat of being excluded from the protections of the ADA and how the disability, psychiatric survivor, and mental health communities can better work together to advance a common agenda.

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Break

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Keynote

Beyond Illusions

• Brad Barton; Brad Barton Presentations, Inc.; Ogden, UT

What challenges are you facing – right now? What if you regarded each negative in your life as an asset? This entertaining presentation reveals that a tough situation doesn't provide opportunity; the tough situation is the opportunity. Enjoy this magical message and return to work with new perception, fresh perspective – and greater focus.