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Save The Date

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20-24, 2014

Rend Lake

Conference

Center

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Inside this issue:

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ICB NEWSICB NEWSICB NEWSICB NEWS Message from the ICB President, Stella Nicholson, Message from the ICB President, Stella Nicholson, Message from the ICB President, Stella Nicholson, Message from the ICB President, Stella Nicholson, CAADCCAADCCAADCCAADC

Your heart can’t heal what your eyes can’t see

Addiction counselors have become and have been referred to as healers,

therapists, case managers and compassionate human beings. Many of

you offer hope to those individuals and their families who have lost their

way in this life. Your jobs are not easy but you continue to heal

countless people who suffer from the malady of addiction. None of you

judge or condemn the unpredictable hysteria that goes in the lives of

the addict or their families. Instead you open up their eyes to the reality

of what addiction has done to them and their loved ones. You also intro-

duce them to what a sober lifestyle looks like. As a result of this eye

opening experience you have become the conduit of their healing. I am

sure that there are moments that you shake your head in dismay with

the client who has to go back out there again and again. Nonetheless

you continue your work in spite of everything because you believe in

what you are doing. Your commitment to this field is admirable and I

say “BRAVO” to each and every one of you for your tireless effort.

On another note I would like to thank others who have worked equally

as hard namely Ms. Kellie Gage who is our past president. She has been

such an inspiration to me and countless other who work in this field.

Not only has she inspired me but she has become a dear friend. Her

work is not over yet, she will continue to be my mentor and adviser. I

feel so honored and blessed to serve on the Illinois Certification Board.

I would also like to thank our Executive Director, Jessica Hayes and her

magnificent staff. Collectively they make our lives so much easier.

I also wanted to remind you the 19th Annual Fall Conference will be

held at the Rend Lake Conference Center on Oc-

tober 20th through the 24th so please save the date

and make it your goal to attend. I would be

delighted to meet you all.

In closing, I want to wish all of you blessings

from above and much happiness in your lives.

Stella Nicholson, CAADC

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August…already! Where does the time go? Many reading this can tell me exactly where the time goes. It goes to family, work, clients, friends, and often too little to ourselves. We continue to do more and more in this fast-paced world. I truly hope there is some down-time, some decompress-time and some family-time, not just over the summer months, but as a part of your everyday lives. Following my stroke in 2011 this became very clear to me and it’s sad to think it took a rather large health event to teach me how to relax. A

commitment needs to be made to take care of yourself year round.

So, while you are penciling in ‘you’ time, let me tell you a little bit about what’s going on in the credentialing arena. We are growing! That’s what’s going on! We have new colleges applying for accredited training programs, we have new applicants coming in daily, we have agencies contacting us to discuss the potential of new credentials focusing on Military Cultural Competencies, Anger Management and Recovery Support Services-Education, just to name a few. ICB has also been very busy updating the Code of Ethics and the

Procedure Code. Be sure to check it out on page 11 of the Illinois Model.

A large portion of my time is spent in taskforce work, all having to do with the workforce and integrated systems of care. Where does the addictions counselor fit in? Everywhere! I have had the opportunity to bend the ear of legislators and the upper echelon of ‘those who make the rules’ in Illinois, sharing how ICB credentialed professionals make a difference with their specific skill sets. I have developed a one-pager outlining who we are, what we do and how we do it, and have had the opportunity to get this information into the hands of many who know, may not know and/or need to know how important you all are to the State. I have received supportive feedback and have listened to several ‘a-ha’ moments as those who were unaware of how credentialing truly works ‘get it’! It’s an exciting time for our members! I am painfully aware of the impact of the budget cuts and ACA implementation on many providers in the State. As an IADDA board member, I am kept abreast of the struggles your agencies are having and am able to be a part of the

efforts to effect change.

Staff are busy planning the 2014 Fall Conference to be held at the Rend Lake and Conference Center in Whittington, IL. Be sure to mark your calendars for October 20-24, 2014! We have a great line-up of presenters. Members of the ICB board of directors will also be in attendance, so please be sure to introduce yourselves. Speaking of the board, in the April newsletter I mentioned we would be saying goodbye to Valerie Arnett, Dona Howell and Sue Kirk as they fulfilled their terms. In this edition, I get to welcome to the

board both Frank Comber and Laura Garcia, in addition to welcoming back to the board, John Reese.

We have our work cut out for us as we navigate the changes that come with the implementation of the Af-fordable Care Act. Please know that your board, the staff and management of ICB continue to elevate and

solidify the importance of your role in this ever changing environment.

From the Desk of the From the Desk of the From the Desk of the From the Desk of the

ICB Executive ICB Executive ICB Executive ICB Executive

Director Director Director Director

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IC&RC sponsors the 2014

National Conference on

Addiction Disorders

In 2014, IC&RC is again partnering with Vendome Group, publishers of Addiction Professional and Behavioral Healthcare, to produce and promote the National Conference on Addiction Disorders. NCAD 2014 is slated to take place at St. Louis

Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Connect and Engage with National Experts and Resources The National Conference on Addiction Disorders has rapidly established itself as a premier, respected, and trusted national conference that provides a diverse educational curriculum on the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery management of addictions that affect various genders, generations, and cultures. The 2014 Conference, with partner IC&RC, will feature nationally recognized treatment providers, authors, and educators discussing a wide range of topics in a compelling array of keynote sessions and in-depth workshops. Who Should Attend: Addiction treatment counselors, social workers, therapists, physicians, nurses, and interventionists as well as the executive leadership of addiction treatment centers, behavioral healthcare organizations, and community mental health centers.

Learn more at the NCAD website.

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IC&RC Announces Updated Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Job

Analysis

IC&RC, the world leader in addiction-related credentialing, is pleased to announce the completion of its updated Alcohol and Drug Counselor Job Analysis (JA). IC&RC’s Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential is held by more

addiction counselors than any other credential of its kind.

A JA is the methodical process of determining what elements of practice and knowledge are important to assess as part of a certification examination and serves as the blueprint for the examination. It is the process that directly links an examination score to a specific job and ensures that an exam is valid, reliable, and legally defensible. To stay

relevant to current trends and practices, a JA must be updated every five to seven years.

The updated Alcohol and Drug Counselor Job Analysis will be used to develop a new examination to be adminis-tered by all IC&RC member boards in late 2014. More details regarding the first administration of the examination

will be forthcoming.

The new examination will include the following four domains:

• Screening, Assessment, and Engagement

• Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral

• Counseling

• Professional and Ethical Responsibilities

Changes in the JA include combining the previous eight domains into four essential domains and inclusion of DSM-5

diagnostic criteria. The full exam content outline and updated reference list can be found here.

For more information on the first administration of this exam and all IC&RC’s testing policies and procedures,

please visit our examination page at http://professionals.internationalcredentialing.org/.

IC&RC is proud to stay in the forefront of the ever evolving field with the release of its updated ADC Job Analysis.

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And We Thank You . . . .

While we start to plan and move forward with our goals here at ICB,

we would like to take this time to thank our outgoing board members. ICB

cannot extend enough Thanks You’s to Dona Howell, Valerie Arnett and Sue

Kirk, who have all gone above and beyond every expectation set forth. Dona is

the most effective and influential board member an organization could ask for,

Valerie proved she could stand her ground and make tough decisions as

President and Sue Kirk was there to offer all her support. Their dedication and

passion for the field is off the charts, it was a blessing to have you all guide our

organization in the direction that it was meant to go. ICB is stronger than ever

thanks to you. We will forever be grateful for all that you have contributed and

you have certainly set the bar for the incoming board members.

Speaking of new board members, let us also take this time to welcome

Frank Comber, and Laurie Garcia to the ICB Board and welcome back John

Reese. We are excited to have you on board. ICB has numerous projects on

the table, its great to know that we have a strong, knowledgeable board of

directors that will implement their skills to help ICB meet and exceed our

mission. So with that we will surge forward and continue our mission, because

“Its What We Do”.

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Counselors

ICB ICB ICB ICB Congratulates

its Newly Credentialed members!

Please note: These are

professionals credentialed by ICB between April 2, 2014

and July 17, 2014

This list also includes those who have successfully

transitioned to a higher level of Certification or Board

Registration.

Anderson Tara CAADC

McKenna Kelly CAADC

Adams Clifford CADC

Ajao Maria CADC

Allee Russ CADC

Angulo Robert CADC

Aponte Adalberto CADC

Baker Susan CADC

Baker Jennifer CADC

Barron Juanita CADC

Baugher Brittany CADC

Bazargani Sheerine CADC

Beallis Margaret CADC

Bedford Deveta CADC

Bell Shelia CADC

Bickel Jason CADC

Bieber Kelsi CADC

Bielski Alexandra CADC

Biggins Charles CADC

Brenna Allyson CADC

Brown Brittany CADC

Brown Carolyn CADC

Buckley Ashley CADC

Burgess Phillip CADC

Burian Melissa CADC

Burnside Tiffany CADC

Burrell Bonnie CADC

Callahan Rosemary CADC

Campbell Linda CADC

Campbell-Allen Monique CADC

Carlson Jennifer CADC

Carter Anne CADC

Cassioppi Lori CADC

Castino John CADC

Coleman Charles CADC

Coleman Andrew CADC

Cox Gregory CADC

Crew Amanda CADC

Cruz Marisol CADC

Cunningham Michael CADC

Davis-EL Jerry CADC

DeMory Nicole CADC

DeSuno Christina CADC

Dicks Nicole CADC

Dodge Kevin CADC

Durkin Patrick CADC

Evans Kecia CADC

Fic Teresa CADC

Finazzo Marissa CADC

Fleming David CADC

Fletcher Ryan CADC

Foto Gisella CADC

Franklin Lydena CADC

Gaddis Verline CADC

Galarza Jr. Raymundo CADC

Gamache Anne CADC

Gonzales Michelle CADC

Grayer Mickey CADC

Griffin Megan CADC

Haro Norma CADC

Harris Valerie CADC

Heepke Sandra CADC

Henderson Ceola CADC

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Hernandez Delphine CADC

Hilliard Crystal CADC

Hoff Brenda CADC

Hora James CADC

Hreska Crystal CADC

Huber Bryan CADC

Ignatowski Karen CADC

Jackson Letha CADC

Johnson DeAngelo CADC

Joiner Amy CADC

Jones Leslie CADC

Jones Daren CADC

Khurana Sameksha CADC

King Christina CADC

Klecyngier Elizabeth CADC

Knight Heather CADC

Komperda John CADC

Kroening Katie CADC

Kumar Janiece CADC

Kurtz Molly CADC

LaGarde Sherry CADC

Laughlin Christine CADC

Lavin Erika CADC

Locascio Danielle CADC

Love Margaret CADC

Lundin Thomas CADC

Luthe Renee CADC

Manley Brittany CADC

Martinez Jorge CADC

Maszczyk Stephanie CADC

May Anthony CADC

Mazzei Rae CADC

McAtee Patricia CADC

McCallister Amanda CADC

McCarthy Kelly CADC

McClain Casey CADC

McGinnis Margaret CADC

McIntosh Brian CADC

McUin Saprina CADC

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ICB ICB ICB ICB Congratulates

its Newly Credentialed members!

Please note: These are

professionals credentialed by ICB between April 2, 2014

and July 17, 2014

This list also includes those who have successfully

transitioned to a higher level of Certification or Board

Registration.

Metzger Blake CADC

Miller Jeffery CADC

Miller Todd CADC

Miller Jr. Samuel CADC

Morelli Richard CADC

Morris Billie CADC

Mulford Christi CADC

Mundy-Hemmerich Elizabeth CADC

Murphy Lorre CADC

Murray Ophelia CADC

Newbill Angela CADC

Norton Kelly CADC

Nowak Tamara CADC

O'Farrell Jessica CADC

Olsen Kristina CADC

Orick Tracey CADC

Owens Misty CADC

Perkins Brytrina CADC

Perkins-Roller Linda CADC

Phillips Catharine CADC

Platt Donna CADC

Porter Terry CADC

Price Patrick CADC

Reeves Michael CADC

Reynolds II Grady CADC

Rintels Andrew CADC

Roberts Matthew CADC

Robinson Bridget CADC

Rogers Michelle CADC

Rudolph Ladwina CADC

Saffle Lela CADC

Salaam Tony CADC

Salisbury Arin CADC

Sands Ann-Marie CADC

Sarasek Megan CADC

Scannicchio Lisanne CADC

Schmidt Julie CADC

Schnieders Myra CADC

Sebek Brooke CADC

Shaver Sharilee CADC

Shelton Laura CADC

Sherley Gina CADC

Sipe Brittany CADC

Snyder Dane CADC

Stollenwerk Sarah CADC

Stotler Amanda CADC

Svencner Bernadette CADC

Tarnowski III Lawrence CADC

Thomas Imogene CADC

Vacala Stephanie CADC

Vail Mark CADC

Voigts Heather CADC

Wakefield Adrienne CADC

Wathen Michael CADC

White Sheila CADC

Williams DeValle CADC

Willie Jameice CADC

Wisner Stephanie CADC

Wright Stacey CADC

Wright Lisa CADC

Zarowny Philip CADC

Zurlo April CADC

CRADC

Angus Barbara CRADC

Cocchiola Christine CRADC

Glenn David CRADC

Hoffman Richard CRADC

Lewke Melodie CRADC

McGinn Arthur CRADC

Smith Sharon CRADC

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CRSS

MISA I/II

CSP

PCGC

CSADC

Padget John CSADC

Carpenter, Jr James CRSS

Pekovitch Nicole CRSS

Reynolds II Grady CRSS

Meloy Ellen CRSS

Wilson Shenetta CRSS

Beyer Wayne CRSS

Blum Matthew CRSS

Carson Michelle CRSS

Lawrence Denise CRSS

Taylor Patricia CRSS

Krajnc Jr. Joseph CRSS

Primm Annette CRSS

Williams Gwendolyn CRSS

Cullison Lori CFPP

Frazure Heidi CFPP

McGuire Jennifer CFPP

Sandusky Carole CFPP

Hunter Ulanda CFPP

CFPP

Nanos Michelle PCGC

Ficker Erin CSPS

Klevgaard Chuck CSPS

Ferguson Molly CPS

Campbell-Hollins Minister LaVerne MISA I

Scott Alice MISA I

Erno Timothy MISA I

Young Jr. Fred MISA I

Degroot Erin MISA I

Bullock Bradley MISA I

Allsup Krista MISA I

Harrison Stormy MISA I

Massey Brenda MISA I

Baird Carolyn MISA I

Marks JoAnne MISA I

Ferrell Eddie MISA I

Thomas Bonnie MISA I

Morande Janice MISA I

Morelli Richard MISA II

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CounselorsCounselorsCounselorsCounselors Failed To RecertifyFailed To RecertifyFailed To RecertifyFailed To Recertify

The following is a list of

members who have failed to renew their credential with ICB.

There are a number of reasons why they have not renewed. These include, transferring credentials to

another state, failing to pay fees and/or failure to obtain ceus, retired or simply left the field.

What ever the reason may be, it is the responsibility of ICB to inform the field and the public regarding any and all persons

change in credentials.

Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.

CRSSCRSSCRSSCRSS

Anne-Claire, Vahle

Antrim, Marjory

Baskin, Donald

Bell, Derrick

Bengston, Jacqueline

Bennett Brodd, Shadisha

Bennett, Cully

Bhatti, Ishtiyaq

Bozzelli, Jodi

Broughton, Tammy

Brown, Jack

Bunnell, Lynn

Bunting, Jessie

Carrasco, David

Carty, Clair

Champagne, Oswald

Chatman, Andre

Cisznski, Teresa

Cole, Nicole

Coleman, Angela

Conley, Nikki

Corcoran, Cheryl

Cormack, Michael

Edwards, Christine

Falkner, David

Gandolfi, Cheryl

Haig, Vanessa

Hall, Lynda

Harris, Mark

Hegel, Kristin

Hodnett, Betty

Humphrey, Theora

Jackson, Kathy

Jarvis, Lisa

Jenkins, Kimberly

Joiner, Jennifer

Krieger, Darlene

Larko, Stephen

Loverdi-Harris, Lenore

Madden, John

McElroy, Sarah

McNeff, Donna

Melhart, Lori

Mendenhall, Christine

Miller, Theresa

Muckley, Cheryl

Mulcahy, Sharon

Nash, Anthony

Natkevl, Fred

O'Brien, Brynn

Ortiz, Sylvia

Packer, Eve-Lyn

Peiffer, Kristeen

Pomush, Jerry

Purnell, Brenda

Rapp, Thoms

Rice, Tim

Romano, Russell

Romero, Virginia

Rossen, Joyce

Savarise, Cynthia

Schuster, Eugene

Schwarcz, Chana

Shaffer, Sandra

Sims, Oliver

Singleton, Jr. Edward

Smith, Monica

Spearing, Elizabeth

Stephens, Ronald

Stofan, Michael

Stone, Ellen

Tate, Deborah

Thomas, Charlotte

Uti, Benita

Vaisvlas-Taylor, Connie

Vanorsby, Stanley

Wallace, Darlene

Wehr, Lisa

Wells, Esther

White, Christina

White, Reginald

Winters, Tyler

Wolfe, Eleanor

Niebur, Kevin

Oveturf, Anita

Rottmann, Mary

Schiess, Lina

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MISA I/IIMISA I/IIMISA I/IIMISA I/II CARSCARSCARSCARS PCGCPCGCPCGCPCGC

CCJPCCJPCCJPCCJP

Beiser, Elizabeth

Cox, Gregory

Dulle, Kelsey

Logan, Kara

Schulte, Christoper

Whitehead, Elizabeth

Clary, Dorothy

Gibbons, Ann

Edwards, Christine

Ballesteros, Jordana

Baker, Dennis

Gordon, Dezire

Mendenhall, Christine

Purnell, Brenda

Savarise, Cynthia

White, Reginald

Packer, Eve-Lyn

Baker, Dennis

Bird-Ober, Maureen

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Greetings,

Thank you for all that you do to support recovery! September is Recovery Month and as it draws closer, I am reminded that recovery is a process and a journey. The journey of recovery may begin with joining a self help group, a health or legal crisis, participating in treatment or a combination of factors. Regardless of the circumstances, the recovery journey continues and many individuals, families and friends experience the positive change that recov-

ery brings to their lives.

There is the fact that the return to use or a relapse is possible. DSM-V defines it as a return to use despite efforts to stop. We don’t have to look very hard to find stories that reveal this symptom of the disorder. A colleague of mine recently shared a re-frame where she mentioned that the return to use or a relapse can be looked upon as a step in the journey

that brings the individual closer to the truth.

CORE-Illinois is a contributor to the many individuals that are committed to educating people that recovery works. Evidence exists that there are many people who are celebrating long term sobriety. The late Fr. Joseph Martin produced a video where he spoke about the “Symptoms of Sobriety.” In his video, Fr. Martin shared that he was thinking of the production for some time. He mentions talking extensively about the symptoms of the disor-

der and rarely about what sobriety and recovery symptoms look like. CORE-Illinois is enthusiastically challenged with the task of communicating the message that Recovery Works. There are stories we would love to hear and share. If you have a story that you are able to share, please email me at director@core-illinois.org. Additionally, we are

interested in Recovery related events and programs.

In closing, I wish to once again thank you for all that you do for recovery. I am hoping that our paths will cross affording me the opportunity to meet you in person. Perhaps at one

of the IAODAPCA conferences.

Sincerely,

Marvin M. Bornschlegl, LCPC, CADC, CCJP

Executive Director CORE-Illinois

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