Conference Schedule
Please use the archived schedule on this page for any information that applies to
your CE requirements.
2023
Terrell Conference
7:30a.m. – 8:30a.m. Registration / Networking / EXPO
8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. Caroline Smith, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, CIP, EMDR “The
Amazing Power of Self-Acceptance, Self-Attunement & Secure Attachment” (3 General)
Amazing Power of Self-Acceptance, Self-Attunement & Secure Attachment”
1:30p.m. 3:00p.m. Jamie Jones, LPC-S NCC, M.Ed “Nourishing Growth: Unrooting
Eating Disorders and Trauma” (1.5 Diagnosis)
1:30p.m. 3:00p.m. Victoria Rodriguez, LPC, CCTP, NCC and Yvanna Pogue Vicks, LPC,
NCC “Closing the Theory Application Gap in Non-Clinical Settings” (1.5 Ethics)
(1.5 Diagnosis)
3:15pm – 4:45pm Heather Olivier, LPC, PMH-C, CCTP, NCC and Victoria Rodriguez, LPC,
CCTP, NCC “Rewiring the Body: Breaking Away from Cultural Norms on Grief” (1.5 Diagnosis)
2022
Terrell Conference
Friday, January 7, 2022
7:30a.m. – 8:30a.m. Registration / Networking / EXPO
8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. Dr. Philip Hemphill, LCSW, “Clinical Decisions through the
Ethical Lens”
Learning Goals:
1. Explore professionalism in both individuals and groups while reinforcing standards
and ethics.
2. Through didactic and interacting in small group discussions of self-care, boundaries
and professionalism you will learn effective tools and processes for managing relationships
and distressing life events.
3. Understanding the expectations of respecting professional boundaries and the law
within everyday practice with case examples for discussion.
Objectives:
1. List three variables that contribute to the development of one’s professional ethics.
2. Explain the 4 stage ethical decision making process when presented with common
practice scenarios.
3. Identify your stress cycle in the delivery of clinical care and three strategies
to manage your vulnerabilities.
10:00a.m. – 10:15a.m. Networking Break / Sponsor Presentations
10:15a.m.- 11:45a.m. Continued – Dr. Philip Hemphill, LCSW “Clinical Decisions through
the Ethical Lens”
11:45a.m.- 1:30p.m. Lunch / Tom Terrell Phd. Video / Sponsor Presentations
1:30p.m. 3:00p.m. Marian McGavran, LCSW, BACS, CEDS-S – “Starting from Scratch;
A Recipe for Disaster-Remixed for Recovery”
Learning Objectives:
1. Presenter will provide a summary of primary Eating Disorders diagnoses, Levels
of Care within treatment and composition of the Interdisciplinary approach.
2. Presenter will provide some historical background of identification of the illness
and how far treatment has evolved.
3. Presenter will elaborate on statistics provided as set forth by ANAD for subsets
of persons affected.
4. We will examine various Risk Factors for the illness.
5. We will explore some of the more commonly found functions for Eating Disorder behaviors
and several approaches for intervention.
3:00p.m. – 3:15pm Networking Break / Sponsor Presentations
3:15pm – 4:45pm Jamie Jones, M.Ed, NCC, LPC-S ” Finding A Voice: Establishing
Resiliency in Transgender Survivors of Trauma
Learning Objectives:
1. List three care affirming treatment modalities that support treating transgender
clients.
2. List two types of trauma a transgender client may experience.
3. List two ways that an individual may have to transition.
Tom Terrell Memorial Service Following Conference Close.
2020
Terrell Conference for Mental Health Practitioners 2020
Thursday, January 9th, and Friday, January 10th
Program Agenda
Thursday, January 9, 2019
7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration and Light Breakfast– Sponsored by University Counseling
Center
8:30 am – 10:00 am Workshop Sessions (1.5 CE hours)
Session 1A (Workshop Part 1)
Brandy Klingman, LCSW-BACS-Resistance versus Noncompliance in Treatment
(Student Union Theater) (General)
Many clinicians experience the resistance or non-compliant patient either in private
practice or in an agency setting. This can be a very challenging experience for both
the therapist and the patient and can often results in an unnecessary termination
of the relationship or treatment. The goal of this session is to create awareness
and interventions for the resistant or non-compliant patient and to explore the root
causes and differences between the two types of patients.
Learning Objectives:
1. Defining resistance and noncompliance and the difference between the two.
2. Identifying potential behaviors associated with both resistance and noncompliance
and potential reasons/causation of these behaviors.
3. Reflecting on clinicians countertransference when working with the patient.
4. Identifying and reviewing potential application of clinical/psychotherapeutic
intervention for these behaviors to create movement for the struggling patient.
5. Review literature that supports interventions and defines reasons for resistance
and noncompliance.
About Brandy Klingman, LCSW-BACS
Brandy Klingman, LCSW-BACS is the CEO of St Christopher’s Addiction Wellness, CEO
of Legacy Behavioral Health and CEO of Life Works. Brandy Klingman is a certified
Family and Civil Mediator and an active presenter and member of the American Group
Psychotherapy as well as Louisiana Group Psychotherapy. She is trained in: ACT, DBT,
CBT, EMDR, Harm Reduction, Systems Centered and is an Interventionist.
Session 1B
Presented by June M. Williams, PhD, LPC-S, Kirsten Dantin,
Southeastern M.S. Counseling Student, & Jane Troescher, Southeastern M.S. Counseling Student-Advocating for Trauma-Informed Practice and Policies
(Student Union Annex-Room 2202) (General)
“Trauma-informed care” is a concept that is familiar to most counselors; however,
how familiar are we with some of the specific guidelines and principles that define
trauma-informed organizations? This presentation will provide an overview of guidelines
for creating trauma-informed systems, present examples of trauma-informed organizational
principles, and share ideas for advocating for trauma-informed policies and practices
within counseling agencies and organizations.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn guidelines and principles that are characteristic of
trauma- informed organizations.
2. Participants will recognize and identify examples of trauma-informed organizational
practice.
3. Participants will identify barriers to instituting trauma-informed care policies
and practices.
4. Participants will identify specific ways in which they may advocate for trauma-informed
care policies and practices within the organizations in which they work, thus
directly and positively affecting client care.
About June M. Williams, PhD, LPC-S
June M. Williams is an associate professor of counseling at Southeastern Louisiana
University and has taught in the program since 1995. She has served in leadership
positions at the state and national level and frequently presents at state and national
conferences. The primary presenter is an experienced clinician and counselor educator
who teaches a course in which trauma is a major component and also provides supervision
and teaches clinical courses in which students are working with clients who have experienced
trauma. Over her almost 30 years in practice she has attended numerous workshops and
trainings on trauma and has independently researched and read on the topic.
About Kirsten Dantin, Counseling Graduate Student
Advanced-level master’s student, with a specific interest in working with trauma and
have taken a required course in which trauma is a major component. Kirsten is am executive
board member LACGS (Louisiana Association of Counselor Graduate Students) and a Member
of both ACA and LCA. Kirsten completed her practicum at the University Counseling
Center. Kirsten finished her internship at Ascension Counseling Center and Metonria
Manor (an IP facility for adolescent femail victims of sex trafficking).
About Jane Troescher, Counseling Graduate Student
Advanced-level master’s student, with a specific interest in working with trauma and
have taken a required course in which trauma is a major component. She is completing
her internship in Southeastern’s Counseling Program at the University Counseling Center.
Session 1C (Ethics)
Philip Hemphill, PhD, LCSW-Professional Boundaries and Ethics in the Digital Era
(Student Union Annex- Room 2207) (Ethics)
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This workshop will explore professionalism in both personal and virtual relationships
while reinforcing standards of care. Through didactic and interacting in small group
discussions on self-care, boundaries and professionalism you will learn effective
tools and processes for managing relationships and distressing life events.
Learning Objectives:
1.The attendees will describe different boundaries, perspectives, and goals for
understanding the etiology of stress and its impact.
2.The attendees will analyze their current levels of stress and generate opportunities
to make changes to enhance health and wellness.
3.The attendees will apply their code of ethics to case scenarios while deploying
techniques in the delivery of mental health care.
4. The attendees will integrate the digital expectations of our culture into professionalism.
About Philip Hemphill, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Hemphill is a clinician, educator, and leader who has developed premier national
programs for the evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of individuals with behavioral
health and addictive disorders throughout his 26 year career. He’s co-authored a book
in 2013 entitled Taming Disruptive Behavior published by American College of Physician
Executives and is currently authoring a second book on Coordinated Care in Addiction
Treatment (2020). Currently, he is a Professor of Practice at Tulane University and
assistant clinical faculty at LSUHSC Department of Psychiatry where he has taught
for the past 20 years. He’s a graduate of Southeastern
and Tulane University.
10:00 am-10:15 am Networking Break
10:15 am-11:45 am Workshop Sessions ( 1.5 CE Hours)
Session 2A (Workshop Part 2)
Brandy Klingman, LCSW-BACS – Continued
Resistance versus Noncompliance in Treatment
(Student Union Theater) (General)
Many clinicians experience the resistance or non-compliant patient either in private
practice or in an agency setting. This can be a very challenging experience for both
the therapist and the patient and can often results in an unnecessary termination
of the relationship or treatment. The goal of this session is to create awareness
and interventions for the resistant or non-compliant patient and to explore the root
causes and differences between the two types of patients.
Learning Objectives:
1. Defining resistance and noncompliance and the difference between the two.
2. Identifying potential behaviors associated with both resistance and noncompliance
and potential reasons/causation of these behaviors.
3. Reflecting on clinicians countertransference when working with the patient.
4. Identifying and reviewing potential application of clinical/psychotherapeutic
intervention for these behaviors to create movement for the
struggling patient.
5. Review literature that supports interventions and defines reasons for resistance
and noncompliance.
About Brandy Klingman, LCSW-BACS
Brandy Klingman, LCSW-BACS is the CEO of St Christopher’s Addiction Wellness, CEO
of Legacy Behavioral Health and CEO of Life Works. Brandy Klingman is a certified
Family and Civil Mediator and an active presenter and member of the American Group
Psychotherapy as well as Louisiana Group Psychotherapy. She is trained in: ACT, DBT,
CBT, EMDR, Harm Reduction, Systems Centered and is an Interventionist.
Session 2B (Diagnosis)
Michael Leeman, PhD, LPC, June Williams, PhD, LPC-S, and Reshelle Marino, PhD, LPC-S
– Beyond Diagnosis: Viewing SUD through a Grief and Loss Lens
(Student Union Annex- Room 2207) (Diagnosis-Clinical)
The focus of this presentation is treating SUD disorder from a broad lens by integrating
knowledge and understanding of how loss and grief interact with SUD. Through the use
of a case study, the presenters will demonstrate how loss and grief issues can easily
be overlooked in the treatment of SUD and provide guidance as to how these issues
can be addressed during treatment.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the limitations in viewing SUD from a diagnostic perspective.
2. Explain the identity clients form with the addictive substances.
3. Identify how issues of loss and subsequent grieving (both prior to the addiction
and during).
4. Implement strategies and interventions that help clients recognize and address
their loss through healthy ways of grieving.
About Michael Leeman PhD, LPC
Dr. Leeman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with approximately 6 years of clinical
practice working with clients with a variety of mental health issues including substance
use, trauma, and loss. For the past 5 years, he has taught on topics such as trauma,
grief, and substance use in higher education and supervised interns in various clinical
settings. His research interests include interpersonal trauma, early childhood trauma,
and posttraumatic growth.
About June M. Williams, Ph.D., LPC-S
June M. Williams is an associate professor of counseling at Southeastern Louisiana
University and has taught in the program since 1995. She has served in leadership
positions at the state and national level and frequently presents at state and national
conferences. Dr. Williams has presented at national conferences on grief and loss.
She has developed course curriculum on different forms of grief and her research interests
include gratitude, resilience, and grief and loss.
About Reshelle Marino, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Marino has taught on topics such as trauma, grief, and substance use and supervised
interns in various clinical settings. Her research interests include human trafficking
and prevention, supervision, advocacy and social justice.
Session 2C
Jantrell Johnson, LPC, NCC-Substance Abuse Counselors Professional Quality of Life
and the Counselor Client Relationship
(Student Union Annex- Room 2203) (General)
The shortage of substance abuse counselors has reached catastrophic levels (National
Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors [NAADAC], 2018). Possible reasons
for the deficiency of substance abuse counselors can be credited to the onset of baby
boomers retiring, turnover rates, lack of new professionals seeking out a career in
substance abuse counseling, and the incumbent spike in the need for substance abuse
treatment. Professional quality of life typically suffers due to the demands of the
job, large caseloads and exposure to traumatic events (Perkins, & Sprang, 2013).
Researchers typically explore turnover but never the burnout, secondary traumatic
stress, and compassion satisfaction tied to substance abuse counseling. It is important
to further examine the factors associated with burnout, secondary traumatic stress,
and compassion satisfaction with regard to substance abuse counselors and the counselor-client
relationship. Addiction counseling is becoming very popular in politics due to the
recent legalization of marijuana in some states and the opioid epidemic. In an effort
to provide reform and treatment options opposed to imprisonment, the legal system
has sought out the help of chemical dependency treatment centers. Addiction is viewed
as a disease of the brain and not the moral conviction of the addicted person and
I believe that this holds true in the current predicament of society. Substance abuse
counselors are expected to have specific
training in substance abuse courses. CACREP accredited clinical mental health counseling
graduate programs offer one course specific to addiction counseling, and addiction
counseling graduate programs offer 60-semester hours focused on models of treatment,
prevention, recovery, and relapse prevention. Although there are courses that are
specific to addiction counseling, there is a lack of education provided to substance
abuse counselors about burnout and secondary traumatic stress and its impact on the
counselor- client relationship.
About Jantrell Johnson, LPC, NCC
Jantrell Johnson, LPC, NCC, holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern University and A&M
College. Jantrell is currently employed at Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center where
she serves as an intensive outpatient counselor. Jantrell views herself as a change
agent in the fields of mental health and substance abuse. Jantrell is currently pursuing
her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at The University of Holy Cross in
New Orleans, LA.
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch and Expo (Lunch or on your own)
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Conference Welcome
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote Session 3A (1.5 CE Hours)
James S. Flowers, Phd., LPC-S -Take the Guesswork Out of Comprehensive Healthcare:
Importance of Diagnostic Evaluations in Pain Recovery, Complex Medical Cases, and
Treatment Resistant Clients
(Student Union Theater) (Diagnosis-Clinical)
Comprehensive Diagnostics Evaluations gather 360 degrees of information about an individual
strengths and challenges in all areas of their life, resulting in what can be called
a living MRI. Addiction, mental health, chronic pain and other complex medical issues
blanket our society. Many questions go unanswered from hasty or uninformed decisions
for treatments, therapies and healthcare, which often results in miss-diagnosis and
untreated symptoms of the individual. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations provide
multidisciplinary in-depth testing in order to pinpoint the problem. The results of
a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations provide solutions for the best diagnostic criteria,
treatment planning and treatment options to provide the client or loved one the best
opportunity for living the best life possible.
Learning Objectives:
1. The participant will gain an understanding of comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
for pain and addiction, mental illness and overall health.
2. The participant will be able to discuss five components of comprehensive diagnostic
evaluations to help get to the root of the identified patient’s concern or
behavior.
3. The participant will be able to identify three types of clients that would
benefit from comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
About James S. Flowers, Phd., LPC-S
For more than 25 years, Dr. Flowers has been one of the most familiar and respected
names in the area of pain recovery, chronic pain, and addiction. A leader in the field,
his history in evaluation and treatment of chronic pain and co-occurring addiction
has led to an exceptionally distinguished career. With fellowship training in behavioral
pain management, Dr. Flowers completed clinical rotations at The University of Washington,
The Rosomoff Comprehensive Center for Pain, The University of Miami, and The Mayo
Clinic. Dr. Flowers has developed and built many of the nation’s leading pain and
addiction recovery programs within some of the most respected healthcare and addiction
treatment centers in the country. He has successfully guided teams through assessment,
treatment planning, and course of treatment. As an entrepreneur, he has been a founding
partner of renowned upscale treatment programs throughout the state of Texas. Dr.
Flowers has dedicated his career to his passion –designing multidisciplinary addiction
treatment programs and clinical protocols to help individuals suffering from addiction
and chronic pain. With a demonstrated commitment to healthcare, human healing, and
healthcare organizations that create positive change in the lives of people, he has
been dedicated to all who have been involved with and treated in those programs. Over
the years, his passion and dedication to clients as well as his unique approach have
earned him an exceptional reputation as one of the nation’s premier experts. He is
a popular public speaker and lecturer to audiences across the United States and abroad.
Dr. Flowers is a lifelong distance runner with more than 28 marathons to his credit.
He has competed in several ultra- marathons, including 70- and 100-mile trail and
mountain races. In addition, Dr. Flowers is a pilot.
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Networking Break
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Session 4A (1 CE hours)
Madison Evans, LPC, and Annette Baldwin, LPC, LMFT-What’s up with LION UP Collegiate
Recovery
(Student Union Theater) (General)
Although Collegiate Recovery is not new to the nation, it is to Louisiana. LION UP
Recovery has been established to help those students who identify as being in recovery.
Through the efforts of the University Counseling Center under Department of Student
Affairs, staff trained with substance use disorders and recovery has put together
a CRP (Collegiate Recovery Program). A CRP is a program which offers specialized and
strategic support to help students achieve growth and success in their recovery and
academic journey.
Learning Objectives:
1. How are Collegiate Recovery Programs beneficial for extending quality recovery
while engaged with higher education,
2. Collegiate recovery programs are not designed as treatment programs; they are
designed to offer extended recovery support on college campuses so
your student has a safe harbor and a community of like minded others to be
with
3. how collegiate recovery programs fight stigma associated with substance mis-use
and
4. how CRPs engage Allies in Recovery opening access to treatment.
About Annette Baldwin M.A., LPC, LMFT
Annette Newton-Baldwin is the Assistant Director of Programming and Outreach as well
as a full-time counselor at the University Counseling Center. She is a Licensed Professional
Counselor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Annette is a native
of Slidell, Louisiana. In 1997, she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from the
University of Louisiana at Monroe. She has a special interest in substance abuse recovery
counseling as well as working with trauma. Annette current serves on the TRACC AOD
Prevention coalition and with Junior Auxiliary of Hammond. Annette is ARISE Trained
with Arise Continuing Care with Intervention and is currently working with LION UP
Collegiate Recovery Programming.
About Madison Evans M.S., LPC
Madison Allen Evans is staffed in the University Counseling Center as Coordinator
of Southeastern Louisiana University LION UP Collegiate Recovery Program. She graduated
from Southeastern in 2015 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in French. She then
went on to complete her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southeastern
in 2017. Madison is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor.
After spending two years as Interim Coordinator of the Office of Student Accessibility
Services, she moved into her position working with students in recovery from substance
use disorder and other addictive behaviors. Madison focuses on the University’s diversity
and accessibility for all students and is passionate about inclusion for students
as they move their collegiate careers at Southeastern.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tour of Collegiate Recovery at Recovery Room
(Door prizes and reception–Sponsored by Acadia Behavioral )
6:30 pm -7:30 pm LION UP CRP Collegiate Recovery Board Meeting (Board
Members Only)
Friday – January 10th, 2020
7:30am – 8:30am Registration (Breakfast)
8:30am – 10am Breakout Sessions (1.5 CE Hours)
Session 5A (Supervision)
Angela Wood, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS, CCS-Motivational Interviewing Strategies in Clinical
Supervision
(Student Union Annex- Room 2207) (Supervision)
Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach that facilitates therapeutic
rapport, engagement, and uses strategic counseling skills to resolve ambivalence and
strengthen internal commitment for change. This approach will be applied within the
context of the supervisory relationship.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will define Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its application
to the supervisory relationship.
2. Will be able to apply the spirit and principles of MI to the supervisory relationship.
3. Be able to explain the four processes of MI within the context of supervision.
4. Identify MI strategies that can be applied in supervision.
About Angela Wood, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS, CCS
Dr. Angie Wood has worked in the social work field for nearly 28 years. She is a member
of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and is an instructor with Southeastern’s
social work program. Dr. Wood has conducted motivational interviewing workshops since
2005, and brings her varied clinical experiences in her presentation style.
Session 5B
Jessica Gibson Kendrick, LPC, LLC Owner/Therapist/Interventionist -Families Affected
by Addiction: How can the Helpers help?
(Student Union Annex- Room 2203) (General)
Whether we choose to work directly with addiction in our practices or not, mental
health professionals encounter the effects of addiction regularly. How can we open
the door to this conversation with those caring for someone misusing or abusing substances?
This session will help mental health professionals explore relationships effected
by addiction and create realistic
expectations for family recovery.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify signs of substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency.
2. Describe the role of families in addiction recovery
3. Describe codependency, enabling, and detachment Identify appropriate interventions
and supports for family members of individuals struggling with substances and
when an intervention is necessary.
4. Explore related professional ethics
About Jessica Gibson Kendrick, LPC, LLC
Jessica Gibson Kendrick, LPC, operates a private practice in Lafayette, LA, specializing
in treating families affected by addiction through family coaching, education, therapy,
and intervention. Jessica regularly hosts on-line and in-person workshops on codependency,
family roles, and boundaries in addiction. She facilitates the weekly Family Care
Group at Victory Addiction Recovery Center providing support and education for families
affected by the disease of addiction. Jessica is also an experienced yoga teacher
and self-care enthusiast.
Session 5C (Diagnosis)
Crystal Hooper, LPC, NCC, School Counselor-Using CBT with an Anxiety Diagnosis in
children/adolescents
(Student Union Theater) (Diagnosis-Clinical)
Anxiety, anxiety, anxiety from parents to children, everyone incorporates their anxiety
levels in a conversation about themselves. What if people begin to express lowering
their levels of
anxiety by changing the way they perceive themselves and the world around them. When
children/adolescents begin to think differently they develop a positive view and create
healthy self images of themselves.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognizing the various symptoms/signs of anxiety in children/adolescence
and how to implement treatment.
2. To reduce episodes of anxiety by building tolerance for situations that cause anxious
feelings and daily struggles.
3. Identifying healthy and unhealthy forms of anxiety caused by school triggers. 4.
Identifying challenging and negative self talk and replacing it with positive self
talk.
About Crystal Hooper, LPC, NCC, School Counselor
Crystal Hooper is a School counselor of five years, she is familiar with working with
children of all ages. I have worked within the court systems specifically juvenile
and drug court. I have been a trained MST therapist, focusing on family and family
systems utilizing solution focused therapy. I also volunteer assisting a pastoral
care team. I am a trained Christian Counselor. I am married 14 years and I have 4
children. I am also a military wife. I have a private practice, Crystal Clear Counseling
located in Hammond and Covington.
10:00-10:15 am Networking Break
10:15am-11:45am Breakout session (1.5 CE Hours)
Session 6A (Diagnosis)
Tanya Stuart, LCSW-BACS,LAC, CCS-Diagnosing Co-Occurring Clients
(Student Union Annex- Room 2207) (Diagnosis-Clinical)
According to a 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 7.9 million people in
the U.S. experience both a mental disorder and substance use disorder simultaneously.
More than
half of those people—4.1 million to be exact—are men. It is important for providers
to be competent in treating individuals with co-occurring diagnosis. This workshop
is designed to give the audience a basic understanding of co-occurring diagnosis ,
how to identify the appropriate levels of care and barriers to treatment.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identifying substance use disorder and co-occurring clients
2. Gaining a better understanding of integrated treatment
3. Processing personal feelings and thoughts toward substance abuse
4. Levels of treatment for substance abuse and barriers to treatment for individuals
About Tanya Stuart, LCSW-BACS, LAC, CCS
Tanya Stuart is an accomplished known mental health and substance abuse professional.
She began her journey working with troubled adolescents in the criminal justice system.
That began a lifelong search to give children, adolescents, and adults comprehensive
and individualized mental health and substance abuse care. She obtained her MSW from
SUNO in 2002. She is the owner of Tanya Stuart, Inc and Owner of Genesis Behavioral
Health Services, LLC. Tanya provides supervision for psychiatric residents for Our
Lady of the Lake, serves as a liaison for LSU master level students. Tanya utilizes
various modalities in treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness
Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Supportive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and
“Accountability Therapy” to assist and guide clients in reaching their full potential.
Her philosophy can be summed up as, “for individuals to reach happiness and contentment
in life, everyone must find a balance in mind, body, and spirit.”
Session 6B
Lori Wagner, LPC, NCC and Clarissa Sampey, M.Ed, SLU, STC-CoordinatorTrauma…The
Body/Brain Connection
(Student Union Annex- Room 2203) (General)
We now have deeper insights into the nature of trauma that simply didn’t exist, even
a short time ago. Researchers studying trauma can now show what actually happens –
in the brain and in our nervous system – during and after a traumatic event. Understanding
the role of the brain and nervous system can bring depth and power to our interventions.
We will examine the research, connections and ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study
to examine the effects and results of trauma across the lifespan.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the 3 major networks of the brain associated with trauma.
2. Gain knowledge of the research surrounding trauma and the body.
3. Connect the body and mind.
4. Understand the effects of trauma within the body.
About Lori Wagner, LPC, NCC
23 Years of experience in the Social Service Field. Earned Bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Justice 1994 (SLU). Earned a Master’s in Counseling in 2004 (SLU), became licensed
as an LPC in 2008, 8 years in private practice, 8 years as a Parenting Educator, 4
Years in Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, 2 years as a Family Therapist, 10 years
in Juvenile Justice as an LPC, 3 years as Compliance officer in Mental Health.
About Clarissa Sampey, M.Ed, SLU, STC Coordinator
Masters in Counseling Graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.
Session 6C
Pamela J. Parsons, MD-Cynicism: Coping Gone Rogue
(Student Union Theater) (General)
Cynicism develops early in life, and can be a healthy strategy for assessing trust
and boundaries. However, as we move through our educational years, including, our
professional training, cynicism can affect our wellness as providers, and can contribute
greatly to provider burnout. We owe it to ourselves as mental health professionals,
and more importantly as human beings, to address cynicism in order to be as compassionate
and functional as possible. This educational activity is designed to give several
touchpoints of action that providers can use in their personal and professional lives.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe origins of cynicism
2. Assess relationship of cynicism to burnout
3. Drill in to deeper understanding of cynicism
4. Choose 3 touchpoints of action
About Pamela J. Parson, MD
Pamela J. Parsons, MD is a psychiatrist with almost 30 years of experience working
inpatient, outpatient (private and state sectors), and since 2012 owning her private
practice. While she obtained her medical degree and specialty training in South Carolina,
she is a Louisianan by choice. Dr. Parsons’ special interests professionally include
taking care of fellow caregivers, as we are all in this noble profession together.
11:45am-1:30pm Lunch/Networking and Terrell Award Presentation Student Union
Ballroom
1:30pm – 3:00pm Breakout sessions (1.5 CE Hours)
Session 7A (Supervision)
Michael S. Leeman, Ph.D., LPC, Laura Squires, Southeastern Masters Counseling Student, and
Kirsten Dantin, Southeastern Counseling Masters Student- Ethical Practices in Supervision
and the Importance of the Supervisory Relationship (Part 1)
(Student Union Theater) (Supervision)
Suspecting, perceiving, or witnessing supervisor non-adherence to ethical practices
can cause supervisees to become disillusioned, ambivalent, and distressed when determining
how to proceed responsibly. When do supervisees report an ethical violation? How
do supervisees address an ethical violation? What will happen after supervisees report?
What are the possible implications, consequences, and outcomes of a report? In this
presentation, we will review state laws and the ACA Code of Ethics, as well as other
pertinent principles and policies to demonstrate how best to establish and maintain
an ethical and effective supervisory relationship. Also, we will review case studies
to illustrate the importance of the supervisory relationship and how supervisees can
preempt and address concerns about supervisor non-adherence to ethical practices.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the core relational factors of the supervisory relationship,
2. Explain how to establish and sustain an effective supervisory relationship,
3. Describe the significance of the supervisory relationship in the supervision
process,
4. Conduct an effective interview of prospective supervisors to determine goodness
of fit,
5. Apply pertinent laws, ethics, and policies to case studies to address ethical
dilemmas in supervision.
About Michael S. Leeman, Ph.D., LPC
Dr. Michael S. Leeman is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana
University. He has presented statewide and nationally on various topics including
ethics and supervision, psychological trauma and posttraumatic growth, play therapy
and
filial therapy, and motivational interviewing. His research interests include the
effects of psychological trauma and posttraumatic growth. Dr. Leeman is a Licensed
Professional Counselor and has clinical experience in private practice, community
clinics, and
school settings. He has provided clinical counseling for both children and adults
struggling with trauma related issues.
About Laura Squires, Graduate Student with Southeastern Louisiana University
Laura Squires Meza is currently a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University.
She is concentrating on Marriage, Family, and Couples counseling. Laura received her
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2005 and
a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University in 2011.
She is completing her internship at both Southeastern Louisiana University Counseling
Center and Northshore Family Counseling. Laura is a current member of the American
Counseling Association, Louisiana Counseling Association, and Chi Sigma Iota.
About Kirsten Dantin, Graduate Student with Southeastern Louisiana University
Advanced-level master’s student, with a specific interest in working with trauma and
have taken a required course in which trauma is a major component. She is completing
her internship in Southeastern’s Counseling Program. Kirsten is a member of ACA, Chi
Sigma Iota and LACGS (Louisiana Association of Counselor Graduate Students).
Session 7B
Adrienne Naquin-Bolton, LPC-S, NCC and Krystyn K. Dupree, PLPC, Counselor I Am the
1 in 4: Bringing the Conversation of Pregnancy Loss out of the Shadows
(Student Union Annex- Room 2203) (General)
This session is designed to help mental health professionals work with those that
have experienced pregnancy loss. This is a loss that can often go overlooked, as this
loss is often invalidated by family, friends, medical professionals, and society.
By the end of
this session, professionals will have a better understanding of what pregnancy loss
is and how to better help those that have experienced it.
Learning Objectives:
1. To educate about the different types of pregnancy loss.
2. Raise awareness about the prevalence of pregnancy loss and what not to say
to those grieving a loss.
3. Discuss the different aspects of the unique grieving and mourning processes
inherent with pregnancy loss.
4. Identify the counseling techniques that can be beneficial to working with clients.
About Adrienne Naquin-Bolton, LPC-S, NCC
Adrienne Naquin-Bolton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of
Louisiana and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Adrienne is a 2006 graduate
of Nicholls State University and a 2008 graduate of the University of New Orleans
where she received her Master’s degree in Counselor Education. Adrienne currently
serves as Director of Student Support Services at Nicholls State University. She has
a decade of counseling experience helping to empower survivors of domestic and sexual
abuse as well as women experiencing crisis pregnancy and pregnancy loss.
About Krystyn K. Dupree, PLPC, Counselor
Krystyn K. Dupree is a graduate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Mrs.
Dupree worked as a counselor intern at Northwestern’s Counseling Center and was hired
at Nicholls State University as a Counselor after graduation in December 2017. She
has been trained as QPR Gatekeep Instructor for Suicide Prevention. Mrs. Dupree is
currently pursuing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University
of New Orleans.
Session 7C (General CE)
Paula Norris Mestayer, M.Ed., LPC, FAPA-NAD, A New Treatment Paradigm
(Student Union Annex- Room 2202) (General)
NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is an essential molecule found in every cell
of your body. It is a coenzyme of Vitamin B3 (niacin), which means it’s a small helper
molecule that binds to a protein molecule to activate an enzyme. Enzymes are responsible
for over 5,000 different biochemical reactions throughout the body and NAD+ participates
in more reactions than any other vitamin-derived molecule. NAD+ is needed for metabolic
functions to take place in all the cells in your body, including your brain. Science
now illustrates that deficient NAD is a neurological consequence of addiction and
can be ameliorated. NAD infusion, coupled with compassionate patient care, can release
patients from the grips of addiction.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn about Nicotinomide Adenine Dinucleotide: A game changer
in the field of addiction
2. Participants will learn the difference between Nutritional Detox vs. Medicinal
Detox
3. Why Providing Compassionate Care is important
4. About Healing the Walking Wounded with NAD
About Paula Norris Mestayer, M.Ed., LPC, FAPA
Since 1979, when she completed her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling at
Tulane University Medical School and her clinical internship at the Manhattan Children’s
Psychiatric Center, Ms. Norris has devoted her professional life to helping patients
deal effectively with a wide variety of sub-acute psycho-physiological conditions,
including PTSD, panic and anxiety attacks, chronic and acute stress, affective and
character disorders, alcohol and substance abuse problems, and marital and family
challenges. The success of this treatment modality led to the founding of Springfield
Wellness, in operation since 2001.
Session 7D
Garry Eldridge, M.Div., LMFT, LPC-S, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT, EFT Therapist-Sexual Addiction:
Is This Really a Thing, or Just Fake News?
(Student Union Annex- Room 2207) (Diagnosis-Clinical)
While Sexual Addiction or Compulsive Sexual Disorder are not currently in the DSM-V,
many persons and relationships suffer from the destructive consequences of this phenomenon.
This workshop will show how the widely accepted Addiction Criteria used to identify
substance addiction & other process addictions, like Gambling Addiction, are applicable
to Sexual Addiction. The 13 Types of Sexual Addiction will be discussed, and the most
effective screening & treatment protocol explained.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the addiction criteria as it applies to sexual addiction/compulsive
behavior.
2. Understand the collateral indicators applicable to sexual addiction.
3. Become familiar with the Sexual Addiction Screening Test-Revised
4. Understand the basic treatment protocol for effective recovery from sexual
addiction/compulsive sexual behavior.
About Garry Eldridge, M.Div., LMFT, LPC-S, CSAT, CMAT,CPTT, EFT Therapist
Garry knows how to help people who are at the end of their rope with the negative
consequences of addictive sexual behavior. He knows to how to help the partners &
loved ones who are traumatized and adversely affected by the destructive sexual behavior
of the sex addict. He has trained extensively with Patrick Carnes, PhD, who is widely
viewed as the pioneer in the ground-breaking work in identifying & treating sexual
addiction. Garry is certified as a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, Certified
Multiple Addiction Therapist, & a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist through IITAP,
the International Institute of Trauma & Addiction Professionals. Garry’s professional
practice is with Lighthouse Counseling Center in Mandeville, New Orleans, & Baton
Rouge.
3:00pm-3:15pm Networking Break
3:15pm-4:45pm Break out session (1.5 CE Hours)
Session 8A
Michael S. Leeman, Ph.D., with LPC, Laura Squires, Southeastern masters Counseling
Student, and Kirsten Dantin, Southeastern Masters Counseling Student-Ethical Practices
in Supervision and the Importance of the Supervisory Relationship (Part 2)
(Student Union Theater) (Supervision)
Suspecting, perceiving, or witnessing supervisor non-adherence to ethical practices
can cause supervisees to become disillusioned, ambivalent, and distressed when determining
how to proceed responsibly. When do supervisees report an ethical violation? How do
supervisees address an ethical violation? What will happen after supervisees report?
What are the possible implications, consequences, and outcomes of a report? In this
presentation, we will review state laws and the ACA Code of Ethics, as well as other
pertinent principles and policies to demonstrate how best to establish and maintain
an ethical and effective supervisory relationship. Also, we will review case studies
to illustrate the importance of the supervisory relationship and how supervisees can
preempt and address concerns about supervisor non-adherence to ethical practices.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the core relational factors of the supervisory relationship,
2. Explain how to establish and sustain an effective supervisory relationship,
3. Describe the significance of the supervisory relationship in the supervision
process,
4. Conduct an effective interview of prospective supervisors to determine goodness
of fit,
5. Apply pertinent laws, ethics, and policies to case studies to address ethical
dilemmas in supervision.
About Michael S. Leeman, Ph.D., LPC
Dr. Michael S. Leeman is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana
University. He has presented statewide and nationally on various topics including
ethics and
supervision, psychological trauma and posttraumatic growth, play therapy and filial
therapy, and motivational interviewing. His research interests include the effects
of psychological trauma and posttraumatic growth. Dr. Leeman is a Licensed Professional
Counselor and has clinical experience in private practice, community clinics, and
school settings. He has provided clinical counseling for both children and adults
struggling with trauma related issues.
About Laura Meza, Graduate Student with Southeastern Louisiana University
Laura Squires Meza is currently a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University.
She is concentrating on Marriage, Family, and Couples counseling. Laura received her
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2005 and
a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University in 2011.
She is completing her internship at both Southeastern Louisiana University Counseling
Center and Northshore Family Counseling. Laura is a current member of the American
Counseling Association, Louisiana Counseling
Association, and Chi Sigma Iota.
About Kirsten Dantin, Graduate Student with Southeastern Louisiana University
Kirsten Dantin is an Advanced-level master’s student, with a specific interest in
working with trauma and have taken a required course in which trauma is a major component.
She is completing her internship in Southeastern’s Counseling Program. Kirsten is
a member of ACA, Chi Sigma Iota and LACGS (Louisiana Association of Counselor Graduate
Students).
Session 8B
Kyle Aaron, M.Ed, LPC, NCC-What role does the Placebo Effect play in therapy
(Student Union Annex- Room 2203) (General)
The Role of the Placebo Effect in Therapy: An examination of the factors that contribute
to successful psychotherapy and how to harness soft metaskills that help shape healing
experience.
Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of factors that have been found to be essential to positive
therapeutic experience for client through meta-analysis and qualitative
exploration.
2. Review of studies on how successful psychotherapy is on the whole.
3. Gain an understanding of history of placebo effec and various perspectives
on it.
4. Review of several case studies in which master therapists historically have
harnessed the Placebo effect in successful therapies.
5. Discussion on how evidenced based therapies can harness some of the additional
factors found to be essential for a positive therapeutic experience.
About Kyle Arron, M.Ed, LPC, NCC
Kyle Aaron is an LPC who has worked primarily in a Residential Addiction and Dual
Diagnosis Setting since graduating in 2013 from Southeastern. He employs an eclectic
approach to therapy, utilizing techniques and concepts from Psychodrama, Analytic
Psychology, Internal Family Systems and 12 step Wisdom. He has a particular interest
in Joseph Campbell’s Hero Journey and how to mobilize that journey in people who have
found themselves to be stuck in their lives.
Session 8C
Robyn Sonnier LPC, NCC, CCTP-Embracing the Practice of Self Compassion
(Student Union Annex- Room 2202) (General)
This program will focus on the importance of self- compassion with personal focus
and how to incorporate the practice with clients as well as highlighting the benefits
of self-compassion work vs. self-esteem work and will provide various exercises to
promote self-compassion.
Learning Objectives:
1.Learn about the 3 components of self-compassion.
2.Gain understanding of the benefits of teaching self-compassion versus self-esteem.
3.Learn about practices to promote self-compassion both for personal self and
for clients.
4. Leave with a general understanding of the self-compassion practice and how
to implement both personally and professionally.
About Robyn Sonnier LPC, NCC, CCTP
Robyn Sonnier is a Licensed Professional Counseling working in private practice in
the Baton Rouge area. She has vast experience working with substance abuse and trauma
and has worked in various clinical settings including residential treatment, partial
hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and now private practice.
Session 8D
Emily Meyers, LPC and Patrick Hammett-Treating Addiction in the Family
(Student Union Annex- Room 2207) (Diagnosis-Clinical)
As clinicians, many of the families that we treat have experience with addiction in
their family systems. During the treatment process, we need to be aware of the impact
that living in
an addicted system can have on individuals and the intergenerational family patterns.
In this session we will discuss assessment of the family dynamics including the symptoms
displayed development of treatment plans for the family and strategies for treatment.
Learning Objectives:
1. Brief overview of family systems theory,
2. Learn patterns of addiction in the family to assess and diagnose addiction,
codependency, etc,
3. Developing treatment plans for addicted systems
4. Strategies for treating addicted systems
About Emily Meyers, LPC
Emily Meyers is a Licensed Professional Counselor and currently serves as the Clinical
Director for all of the Longbranch Healthcare programs. A Wisconsin native, she attended
the University of Wisconsin-Stout where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
with minors in Human Development and Family Studies and Human Resource Management.
After completing her undergraduate degree, Emily moved to South Louisiana where she
attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Much of Emily’s experience has been assisting
families recover from the devastating effects of addiction on the family unit. Emily
is energetic and passionate about improving care in the state of Louisiana and assisting
clients and families who are suffering recover. In addition to clinical experience,
Emily brings a warmth and compassion into her work with client’s and their families.
Emily utilizes an eclectic approach to best fit each client’s needs and draws from
family systems models, mindfulness, cognitive, and solution-oriented therapies.
About Patrick Hammett
Patrick is a professional counselor with clinical experience in substance abuse counseling.
He currently works at Longbranch Recovery Center. He is a 2014 graduate of Southeastern
Louisiana University.
2019
Thursday, January 10, 2019
4pm: Expo/Registration
6pm – 8pm: Conference Welcome and Opening Speaker (1.5 CE hours)
Nick Hayes, M.S., LMFTA (TX), LCDC (TX) as Director of Clinical Research – Cumberland Heights – Recovery Science Research and Outcomes: Past, Present, and Future
The study of recovery phenomena is not new. Decades of research has provided indications
that recovery frameworks positively impact individuals and their families. However,
the proportion of individuals whom access and sustain recovery remains minimal. A
part of what separates access to recovery frameworks includes poor measurement, constrained
conceptual definitions, and the limited orientation of chronic care structures throughout
health systems. Today, emerging bodies of research have begun to uncover compelling
insights into our understanding of what treatments and interventions best support
broad applications of recovery scaffolding. Some examples include the leveraging of
data for clinical utility, the application of pharmacotherapy in treatment environments,
and the adoption of recovery-oriented systems of care. Looking toward the future,
where do we go from here? The following presentation will describe how current recovery
science initiatives could impact the future of healthcare, how technology can assist
with increasing recovery access throughout our communities and highlighting how we
all can support emerging recovery science initiatives throughout our communities.
Learning Objectives:
1. Presentation participants will review the historical body of research that supports
recovery science.
2. Presentation participants will evaluate the fundamental issues that challenge
behavioral health scientists studying recovery phenomena.
3. Presentation participants will assess new applications of recovery science into
everyday clinical practice.
Friday, January 11, 2019
7:30-8:30 am: Registration
8:30 – 10:00 am: Breakout Sessions (1.5 CE hours)
1. Angie Woods, Phd, LCSW, BACS- Motivational Interviewing Self-Assessment: Kicking It Up a Notch
Presenter will first review the latest research on motivational interviewing and client
language on outcomes. The Eight Stages of Learning Motivational Interviewing will
be used as a guide to evaluating the participant’s level of competence in the application
of Motivational Interviewing in practice.
Learning Objectives
1. To understand what makes motivational interviewing (MI) effective; and
2. To be able to identify strengths and areas for improvement in the participant’s
level of competence in applying the spirit of MI, core counseling skills (OARS), recognition
of change talk, eliciting and strengthening change talk,softening sustain talk and
discord, developing a change and consolidating commitment, and switching between MI
and other approaches.
2. Ryan Phillips LPC-S, NCC- Addiction and the Family System
Presentation defines and reviews addiction, contributing factors, personality disorder,
codependency, and the family system.
Learning Objectives
1. Educate on the effects of addiction on the family system and approaches to focus
on when counseling the family.
10:00-10:15 am Networking Break
10:15-11:45 am Breakout Sessions (1.5 CE hours)
- Yevonne Baran, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S – Ethical Clinical Supervision – What the Experts Teach Us
Are you a clinical supervisor or supervisee who has heard conflicting messages from
others about the ethics involved in supervision? Join us for an entertaining and informative
critique of the new ACA published book titled, Gatekeeping in the Mental Health Professions
edited by Homrich and Henderson. Brainstorm ethical options in dealing with clinical
dilemmas for both supervisors and supervisees. Gain knowledge and support from experts
and peers in the mental health field and leave this session with a renewed sense of
appreciation for the ethical process in clinical supervision.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be better informed about dual/multiple roles with clinical supervision
and how to navigate them.
2. Participants will increase their understanding of the complexities of ethical
decision-making within the context of the supervisory relationship and improve their
appreciation of their supervisor or supervisee’s approach in addressing these.
3. Participants will learn specific techniques to establish ethical supervision parameters
and ongoing evaluation.
2. Garry Eldridge, LMFT, LPC-S, CSAT, CMAT, EFT Therapist – “Sexual Addiction: Is it Really a Thing, or just Fake News?”
This presentation addresses how sexual addiction characteristics match those of other
substance & process addictions, and provides a model for effective treatment. Sexual
addiction when properly diagnosed is not an excuse for bad behavior, but a valid clinical
determination that provides a framework for helping and understanding the client’s
out of control, compulsive sexual behavior. It provides hope for many clients, partners,
& families who have for so long felt hopeless.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how sexual addiction/compulsive sexual behavior is a valid clinical
determination, even though it is currently not in the DSM-V.
2. Ability to identify & determine the presence of sexual addiction
3. Understand the addiction criteria as applicable to sexual addiction
4. Understand the collateral indicators that are. markers for sexual addiction
5. Introduce the Sexual Addiction Screening Test-Revised
6. Identify the four Core Beliefs/Lies of the sexual addiction client
7. How to provide effective treatment for clients suffering from sexual addiction”
3. Kenison Roy, III, MD – Use of Medication Maintenance in Abstinence Based Treatment for Addiction
There has been controversy about the use and usefulness of buprenorphine in “Abstinence
Based” treatment and treatment programs. The goal of this presentation is to review
the literature on the success of abstinence-based treatment for opioid addiction and
the success of maintenance therapy with buprenorphine and then report successful treatment
protocols that combine the modalities.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the usefulness of buprenorphine in abstinence-based treatment
2. Understand the usefulness of abstinence-based treatment in patients maintained
on buprenorphine
3. Mediate controversies among advocates for partial agonist maintenance and advocates
for abstinence-based treatment
11:45 – 1:30 pm Lunch and Learn(Award/Networking)
1:30-3:00 pm Breakout Sessions (1.5 CE hours)
1. Deborah Allsbrook LPC-S and Kathy Lammert LPC-S – Embracing the 21st Century: Technology in Counselor Education and
Supervision
More and more counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators are using technology
as a part of their daily professional lives. There is a need for a greater understanding
of how technology is being used in the training and supervision of counselors. Topics
such as methods for online delivery of coursework, uses of technology in supervision,
boundaries, confidentiality, ethical considerations, and gatekeeping concerns will
be discussed. Participants will be encouraged to engage in a conversation about the
role technology plays in the development of professional counselors.
Learning Objectives
1. Learn the different types and uses of technology in supervision
2. Learn about a platform for online delivery of counselor education
3. Identify the pros and cons of using technology as part of both counselor education
and supervision
4. Identify unique issues related to confidentiality and liability
5. Review relevant components of ACA Code of Ethics Sections F & H
2. June Williams Phd, LPC-S and Michael Leeman Phd, LPC (GA) ,Holger Heap
Counseling Graduate Student – The relationship between early childhood trauma and later substance
abuse
This session will provide an overview of the relationship between adverse childhood
experiences (ACEs) and the later development of problems with substance use. The presenters
will discuss how early childhood trauma and substance use both affect the brain in
similar ways and discuss trauma-informed counseling interventions for working with
adults who experienced early childhood trauma and later developed problems with substance
use.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and later
substance use;
2. Recognize that the areas of the brain that are affected by early childhood trauma
are similar to the areas affected by later substance use, and
3. Implement appropriate trauma-informed counseling interventions for individuals
who experienced early childhood trauma and are currently experiencing problematic
substance use.
1:30-4:45 pm Workshop (3 CE hours)
1. Deborah Schiller LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S – Dangerous Love: Personal and Professional Implications
The purpose of this presentation is to provide opportunities for learning about therapeutic
interventions, attachment styles, maladaptive defense mechanisms, and ethical considerations,
which will lead to increased effectiveness in working with individuals and couples
who exhibit unhealthy relationship characteristics.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to identify guidelines to determine therapeutic interventions
which will assist them in addressing unhealthy relationship patterns in their clients.
2. Participants will be able to describe how to increase therapeutic effectiveness
when working with couples who struggle with problematic sexual behaviors.
3. Participants will explore the dynamics involved in working with couples who exhibit
dysfunctional personality characteristics such as out of control anger,
dependent traits,and narcissism.
4. Participants will gain increased knowledge of the impact adverse childhood events
can have on attachment styles and why women stay with men who display potentially
harmful behaviors.
5. Participants will participate in a group discussion focusing on ethical considerations
when helping clients address dangerous relationship dynamics.
3:00-3:15 pm Networking Break
3:15- 4:45 pm Breakout Sessions (1.5 CE hours)
- Peter Emerson, Ed.D, LPC-S & Leah Stone UCC Counselor Intern – Ethics Recognizing and Working with Impaired Counselors
This presentation is meant to provide the participant with information regarding various
forms of counselor impairment, including how to recognize and remediate. Included
will be a discussion on boundary issues and how they play a part in the counselor’s
impairment. Developing healthy strategies to avoid impairment will also be discussed.
1. Participants will become familiar with the kinds of impairment that are prevalent
in the counseling profession.
2. Participants will be more readily able to identify triggers that activate impairment.
3. Participants will become more familiar with symptoms of counselor impairment.
4. Participants will discuss and process boundary issues relevant to their own experiences.
5. Participant will be able to identify more healthy coping strategies for dealing
with impairment.
