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Annual Children’s Behavioral Health Conference Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

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Conference Site Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

1902 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136

Tel: (918) 493-7000 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tulse-tulsa-marriott-southern-hills/

Some workshops are also pending approval for special categories of credit. These workshops are referenced by the following symbols.

Ethics LPC Supervision ODMHSAS Supervisory Strength Based Case Management

TUESDAY, MAY 15TH

8:00 – 3:00pm .............. Registration

9:00 – 10:15am ............ Welcome and Introductions

Morning Plenary – Innovations in Systems of Care: Boldly Going

Where No State has Gone Before

Gary Blau, Ph.D., Chief of the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch

of the Center for Mental Health Services

10:15 – 10:30am .......... Break

10:30 – 11:30am .........Pre-Conference Institute Sessions (Part 1)

Institute 1 Pesky Gnats! Adapting Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Young

People. Gary O’Reilly LBP APPROVED

Institute 2 Practical Solutions for Bullying Prevention.

Steven Wessler LBP APPROVED

Institute 3 Keeping Infants in Mind: Infant Mental Health for Everybody.

Paul Spicer LBP APPROVED

Institute 4 Implementing Seeking Safety Therapy.

Martha Schmitz LBP APPROVED

Institute 5 Trauma-Informed Child Welfare.

Charles Wilson, MSSW LBP APPROVED

At a Glance PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES

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11:30 – 1:00pm ............ Lunch (on your own)

1:00 - 4:00pm .............. Pre-Conference Institute Sessions (Part 2)

Tuesday, May 15th

Institute 1 Pesky Gnats! Adapting Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Young People.

Gary O’Reilly LBP APPROVED This workshop introduces a new computerized CBT intervention for children with depression and anxiety aged 9-13 years – called David gNATenborough’s Island. It is uniquely designed as a computer game that children play in session with their therapist over the course of 6 sessions. As the child and therapist progress together through the different levels of the game the young person learns about the relationship between thinking, feeling, and behavior; the effects of negative automatic thinking; thought monitoring; cognitive restructuring; and how to identify and challenge core beliefs.

Institute 2 Practical Solutions for Bullying Prevention. Steven Wessler LBP APPROVED

Every child deserves the right to live, play, and learn in a bully-free environment. This session will provide practical intervention strategies that can be implemented in a variety of settings. Attendees will feel confident that they have the tools necessary to immediately implement these strategies in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

Institute 3 Keeping Infants in Mind: Infant Mental Health for Everybody. Paul Spicer

LBP APPROVED This workshop will focus on the ways that infant mental health perspectives can be applied in a broad range of interventions exploring the relevance of approaches from infant mental health for work with children and families more generally. We will devote specific time to trauma-informed interventions, reflective relationship-based practice and culturally informed and meaning centered work. These approaches are much more broadly relevant and applicable than commonly understood and participants will explore the opportunities for incorporating them into practice, programs, organizations and policy. Workshop meets OK-AIMH Endorsement requirements for training at Levels I, II, III and IV. Areas of competency: theoretical foundations, direct service skills, working with others, reflection, communicating.

Institute 4 Implementing Seeking Safety Therapy. Martha Schmidt LBP APPROVED This workshop will provide an opportunity to address how Seeking Safety is implemented in

clinical settings. Seeking Safety is an empirically-studied, integrated therapy for substance abuse and trauma/PTSD. The model teaches present-focused coping skills to help clients attain safety in their lives. It is highly flexible and designed for a wide variety of clients and settings. The workshop explores topics such as adaptation of the model, how to combine it with trauma processing treatments, and ways to make it as effective as possible. The workshop will be highly clinically-oriented, interactive, and allow ample time for questions.

Session Descriptions PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES

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Institute 5 Trauma-Informed Child Welfare. Charles Wilson, MSSW LBP APPROVED This Child Welfare Trauma Training is a comprehensive guide designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children in the child welfare system who have experienced traumatic stress. It is intended as resource to help child welfare workers and anyone working with the child welfare system to learn more about the impact of child traumatic stress among children in the child welfare system.

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Wednesday, MAY 16TH

6:30 – 7:30am…… Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

Elizabeth Moss, MS, CHES

8:00 – 9:00am ....... Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 10:30am ..... Welcome and Introductions

Morning Plenary Jimmy Wayne

10:30 – 10:45am ... Break

10:45 – 12:15pm ... Concurrent Workshops – Session 1

12:15 – 1:30pm ..... Lunch (on your own)

1:30 – 3:00pm ....... Concurrent Workshops – Session 2

3:00 – 3:15pm…… Break

3:15 – 4:45pm ....... Concurrent Workshops – Session 3

5:30 – 7:30pm ....... Networking After Hours Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, music, and networking with

colleagues, friends, and families. There is no additional cost for

this event.

At a Glance GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS

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Wednesday, May 16th (10:45 – 12:15 pm)

Session Title

1A ......... ............ The Science of Recovery: An Advanced Clinical Seminar on Addiction

and Recovery. Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D. LBP APPROVED This skills building seminar will give participants a “state of the art” understanding of addiction and how this understanding shapes an evidence-based approach to clinical care. This is an advanced skill training presentation integrating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and wellness approaches to recovery. The goal is to give patients the best possible tools for successful personal recovery. Emphasis is placed on a neurobiological understanding of addiction and how this affects clinical application.

1B .......... ............ Seeking Safety Therapy for PTSD and Substance Abuse. Martha Schmitz

LBP APPROVED The goal of this presentation is to describe current state-of-the art knowledge about the treatment of patients with the dual diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder and substance abuse, a population that is typically considered “difficult to treat”. We will cover background on PTSD and substance abuse (including rates, the typical client, models and stages of treatment, clinical dilemmas, and gender issues) and clinical Interventions for PTSD and substance abuse (including demonstration of specific treatment strategies, assessment tools, and community resources). In-depth description of the Seeking Safety psychotherapy for PTSD and substance abuse will be a major focus.

1C ……… .......... Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Oklahoma. Mark Elam Human Trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children is recognized by many professionals as a problem in others parts of the world. In reality it is happening in the United States and here in Oklahoma as well. Learn how to identify possible victims on your case load or within your community.

1D ....... … ........... All children need to be safe, healthy and HEARD! Linda Terrell YOU can be an effective advocate for children! It's easy! Join this interactive workshop to learn the do's and don'ts of making YOUR voice strong for children. Learn about your role in advocating of the health and well-being of children. What tools are available for you to use? How does a bill get through the legislature?

1E ....................... A District-Wide Coordinated School Health Program.

Dr. James Rose, Andrea Larabee, and Sean McDaniel This workshop will discuss the implementation of a district-wide coordinated school health approach to promote mental health. The program goal is to provide prevention, intervention and post-intervention strategies to students, staff and the school community to address a variety of health needs. This is accomplished through an innovative and unique approach of program implementation.

Workshop Descriptions Session 1

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1F ....................... Secondary PTSD in Children of Military Families.

Kim Beair, MS, LPC, NCC, and Craig Prosser This workshop will educate participants about the signs and symptoms of Secondary Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children. Parents and providers will learn how the parent’s stress reactions and/or PTSD impacts children. Participants will learn about military stress and PTSD in children and adolescents. Providers will learn strategies to help families understand and integrate healthy reactions to real-life military situations. Techniques will be discussed on how to help children manage stress in the unique military culture.

1G……………… Maintaining a Healthy Team. David Mee-Lee This workshop is designed to heighten participants' awareness of the need for self-care. It will suggest ways to approach difficulties that arise in communication, conflict resolution and personal coping. Concepts and strategies will be offered to improve the functioning of the whole team, whether clinical, supervisory, fiscal or administrative.

1H ....................... Transformations: DDP-DBT Model for Self-Harming Adolescents.

Matthew Crum LBP APPROVED Two evidence based interventions for traumatized adolescents with self-injurious behaviors DDP and DBT are integrated to create pathways to recovery. Learn directly from the therapists as well as the adolescents about overcoming the obstacles to recovery and the desire to self-harm.

1I ........................ What is Reflective Practice in Infant Mental Health? (Part 1).

Stacey Leakey, Ph.D., IMH-E (IV) LBP APPROVEDFOR ETHICS ONLY Reflective Supervision, Reflective Practice, and Reflective Consultation are all terms that are used more and more frequently to describe the type of support that an essential building block in infant mental health practice. Participants will explore the similarities and differences in these terms, and will engage in experiential exercises that enhance their understanding of the ways that reflective practice helps us improve the services and supports that we provide to infants and very young children and their families. Workshop meets OK-AIMH Endorsement requirements for training at Levels I, II, III, & IV. Areas of competency addressed: Direct Service Skills, Working With Others, Communicating, Thinking, Reflection.

1J ....................... Oklahoma Drug Endangered Children. Dub Turner This workshop will provide overview training to help attendees understand advocacy, collaborations, investigations, and follow up related to the issue of drug endangered children in the state of Oklahoma.

1K ....................... Mindfulness Over Matter. Lisa Grossenbacher, LCSW-P, AODTP, and Kris

Bryant, MA, LPC LBP APPROVED Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced based treatment model developed by Marsha Linehan that focuses on teaching a specific skill set to clients who have difficulty with emotional regulations. Training will focus on how to provide clients with a foundation of 25 skills broken down into Distress Tolerance, Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Middle Path. These skills allow the client to tolerate and accept uncomfortable feelings while validating the experience without an expectation of the client to change.

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1L ....................... Food Affects Your Mood (and Your Mental Health).

Cassandra Bachrach Certain foods (mostly refined) can severely and adversely affect mental and emotional balance. Documented studies show that when sugar, wheat and food coloring were removed from delinquent adolescents' diets, up to 90% of them experienced a significant reduction in aggressive behaviors.

1M ...................... African American Families: Struggles, Solutions and Strengths.

Cynethia Rayford African-American youth and families are experiencing the community-based and out-of-home care systems at a rapidly growing rate. Learn strategies and tools to help you develop more culturally competent service plans and deliver more effective services. This workshop provides information regarding family systems, attitudes toward assistance and historical factors contributing to the over-representation of African-Americans in the out-of-home care system.

1N ...................... OJA Custody to DRS Services: The Vocational Me.

Richard Yahola, M.S., C.R.C., LPC-S and Tracy Elston, M.S., C.R.C. This workshop will describe a unique collaboration between the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) Level E Group Home Directors in which DRS was able to serve adolescents with disabilities to prepare them for DRS services and vocational achievement. Participants will learn the individual components of the collaboration, information to assist in making appropriate referrals to DRS, and the power of collaboration.

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Wednesday, MAY 16th (1:30 – 3:00 pm)

Session Title

2A ...................... Treating the Multi-System, Multi-Problem Client: Habilitation or

Rehabilitation? Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D. LBP APPROVED Over the last 20 years, emerging populations of younger and more chronic individuals have been entering the addiction, criminal justice and mental health treatment settings. Often called “young chronics” or “multi-system, multi-problem” clients, these individuals are difficult to understand and to treat. Often in need of habilitation, they present with personality immaturity, early alcohol/drug usage histories and a high incidence of early life developmental trauma. This skills training event will help the clinician not only understand the client’s needs but also look at current treatment technology and community based trends (including “wrap around” services) helpful in the habilitation of these clients.

2B ....................... The Journey 2.0 (Part 1). Dow Greg McCarty LBP APPROVED This session will review The Journey 2.0 manual while giving an overview of the user-friendly computer scoring system. Participants will learn how to integrate mindfulness training into the life skills.

2C ...................... The Professional as Transformer of Client Future.

Dr. Nick Gould, LMFT The role of the Mental Health Professional is one of only a few that can touch the mind and beliefs of a person and therefore the future of the child, individual, couple, family or world. This workshop will explore this powerful role.

2D ...................... Section 43A-Mental Health Law (for Children). Dewayne Moore, JD Participants will gain knowledge about mental health laws and how they specifically apply to children and adolescents. Participants will also gain a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities related to youth presenting with a mental health crisis.

2E .......... ............ Improving Classroom Behaviors by Improving Reading. Carl Hubbell This presentation will be of benefit to Teacher’s Assistants, Special and Regular Ed. Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators. It will cover the importance of having students Reading and Writing at or near grade level and how the lack of these skills can cause classroom disturbances. Simple methods that I have found to be successful to improve Reading and Writing skills will be introduced.

Workshop Descriptions Session 2

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2F ....................... Enhancing Your Program Using Activities and Games.

Steven Mullen, CTRS/L Using noncompetitive activities and games can be a great way to build skills and teach new behaviors with your youth or staff. This workshop will review the benefits and guidelines for using noncompetitive activities and games in youth programming. Learn to provide fun, exciting activities regardless of the space or funds you have at your disposal. Participants also have an opportunity to practice new methods of selecting, facilitating, and processing activities. This workshop is highly active and experiential; please dress comfortably, participants will get up and move around for some activities.

2G ...................... Sticks and Stones: Words and Terms that Will Help You Ruin a Therapeutic

Alliance. David Mee-Lee LBP APPROVED Diagnostics categories, psychological constructs, and psychodynamic interpretations can all be helpful in better understanding how to help people. But they can also become diagnostic labels and misused terms that signal negative and disempowering attitudes and approaches. This presentation will highlight a variety of clinical terms that are used in documentation, case presentations, clinical formulations and therapy that reveal negative attitudes likely to inhibit and even end a therapeutic relationship with clients.

2H ....................... Helping Parents and Providers Understand Temperament. Retta Seger This workshop will provide an opportunity for discussion how attendee’s own temperament might impact the work they do with children and adults. The group will discuss and strategize how to work with parents on developing an understanding of their child’s temperament traits. Workshop meets OK-AIMH Endorsement requirements for training at Levels I, II, III and IV. Areas of competency: theoretical foundations, direct service skills, working with others, communicating, thinking, reflection.

2I ........................ What is Reflective Practice in Infant Mental Health? (Part 2).

Stacey Leakey, Ph.D., IMH-E (IV) LBP APPROVED

2J ....................... Working with Young People Who Engage in Sexually Abusive Behavior

(Part 1). Gary O’Reilly International research indicates that between one third to one quarter of sexual offenses are committed by young people under 18 years of age. This break out workshop will introduce participants to theory and research that informs our understanding of young people who sexually offend, describe current approaches to assessment and intervention with this population, and conclude by describing our current understanding of the impact of intervention on rates of re-offending.

2K………. Trauma Assessment Pathway Model. Al Killen-Harvey, LCSW LBP APPROVED Assessment-Based Treatment for Traumatized Children: A Trauma Assessment Pathway (TAP) Model is an organizational framework developed at the Chadwick Center that provides a comprehensive assessment protocol which will help guide treatment providers to the most appropriate Evidence-Based Treatment (EBT) intervention for traumatized clients. TAP incorporates standardized assessment measures along with a structured clinical interview to form a “Unique Client Picture.” Based upon this comprehensive assessment, a triaging pathway is developed to ensure that the treatment matches the client’s symptoms.

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2L ....................... Changing Lives One Mile at a Time. Bob Williams Run the Streets is a one of a kind mentoring/running program for at-risk and delinquent teens in which distance running is used as a vehicle for change. This workshop will focus on how the program was developed, program goals, program structure, funding and the unique partnerships, which have allowed the program to flourish. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from youth who have completed the program, offering their experiences in Run the Streets and answering questions posed by the audience.

2M ...................... TF-CBT: A Best-Practice Childhood Trauma Treatment.

Susan Schmidt, PhD and Roy Van Tassell, MS, LPC LBP APPROVED This presentation introduces professionals to Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) a SAMHSA best-practice for treating post-traumatic stress in youth. Information will be provided on the TF-CBT model structure, identifying TF-CBT trained therapists, and national standards for training in TF-CBT model implementation.

2N ...................... Supporting the Voices of Youth. Clarissa Jones and Velina Davenport Youth experience is priceless in helping providers and parents gain knowledge about how to improve services to meet the needs of children and youth. This workshop provides an overview of an innovative new training designed to prepare young people to share their experiences in a more confident and impactful way. Come learn the about the important role adults must play to support young people in this area of growth.

2O ...................... Trauma, Tribes and the Society of TRUTH (Part 1). Shannon Crossbear Outreach to tribal families, youth and service users may have been challenging. This workshop will provide an opportunity to explore some of the cultural barriers to engagement and provide a number of strategies that may be considered to further family, youth and service user engagement.

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Wednesday, MAY 16th (3:15 – 4:45 pm)

Session Title

3A ......... ............ Managing the Angry, Aggressive Client. Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D.

LBP APPROVED Most of us have very strong reactions to a client, employee, etc. demonstrating angry emotion and potentially out-of-control behavior. Sometimes our reactions become part of the problem instead of the solution. This presentation can help change these uncomfortable scenarios into potentially positive experiences. This skills training event will describe the latest neurobiological understanding of this group of clients. Emphasis will be placed on verbal management, behavioral and pharmacological stabilization along with the demonstration of empirically proven clinical strategies such as cognitive, behavioral (cognitive-behavioral) and the relaxation response.

3B ....................... The Journey 2.0 (Part 2). Dow Greg McCarty LBP APPROVED

3C ...................... Grassroots Social Media to Affect Systems Change. Thanh Nguyen This session will describe the benefits of social media to engage your target audience. With the wide variety and availability of social media options, participants will be able to contrast the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most popular social media software. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of message development as a way to engage and educate key stakeholders for systems change.

3D ...................... The Happiest Place in the World. John Hudgens A brief review of Eric Weiner’s book, “The Geography of Bliss” followed by a discussion of the author’s findings and how those apply to our work in behavioral health settings. Key suggestions will be provided related to case management, supervision of staff and finding balance for even the ‘grumpiest of grumps.’

3E ....................... QPR and Cultural Perspectives for Suicide Prevention and Behaviors.

David Harris, MPH, Julie Geddes, and Dr. Bryan Stice LBP APPROVED This training will provide the participants with the tools to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, and know how to get help and save a life. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -- 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour. This training is great for SOC staff, clinicians, school faculty, and adult family members.

Workshop Descriptions Session 3

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3F .......... ............ Peacemakers or Troublemakers? Bullying Prevention. Gayle Jones Bullying, including cyberbullying, is a form of violence and each of us can do something to prevent it! Learn to identify bullying behaviors, characteristics of bullies and targets, myths surrounding bullying, and what you can do to educate perpetrators, targets, and bystanders. Suggested intervention and prevention strategies will be addressed for bullying and cyberbullying behavior. Educational resources for bullying prevention and intervention by school staff, counselors, juvenile justice, youth-serving organizations, and parents will be included.

3G ......... ............ Helping People Change. David Mee-Lee LBP APPROVED Client hostility and resistance occur in many situations. This can make it hard to reach clients and increase responsibility for and commitment to change. Using the structure of stages of change, motivational interviewing and client-directed services, this presentation will improve skills in engaging people and their families, and in building motivation for change. Such counseling techniques emphasize individualized treatment, person-centered care and empowerment and responsibility.

3H .......... ............ Using Games -- Creating Relationships. Hiawatha Bouldin, Jr. Creative activities designed for the most fun you’ve ever had while pushing your comfort zone to the limit. Discover what it’s really like to get to know someone new.

3I ........... ............ Parachute Packers. Heather Schultz Maya Angelou states, "When you learn, teach, when you get, give." Perhaps one of the most important roles we play in life is that of a mentor... listening, guiding, role modeling, and simply believing! Just imagine helping someone go further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could. Let that someone else be YOU. Adults who work with young people must have the ability to connect with young people. This engaging and interactive workshop will teach adults to mentor youth to reach their full potential and become strong leaders.

3J ....................... Working with Young People Who Engage in Sexually Abusive Behavior

(Part 2). Gary O’Reilly

3K……………….Risk and Resiliency Factors for LGBTQ Youth. Al Killen-Harvey, LCSW The primary goal of this workshop is to explore the high degree of risk of abuse faced by gay and lesbian adolescents. Due to a lack of information and visibility this group of adolescents faces physical, sexual and emotional abuse at home, school and in society at large. The discussion will include an overview of the stages of sexual identity development and identification of the physical and emotional stressors experienced by this population. There will also be an exploration of the cultural and institutional dynamics that reinforce this abuse.

3L .......... ............ Expedited Kinship Placement: Successes and Impact.

Karen Poteet, M.A., and Shannon Rios, Ph.D The Oklahoma Kinship Bridge project and its outcomes will be presented. The objective of the project is to determine whether the implementation of intensive family finding and kinship navigation service to rapidly place children into kinship homes has beneficial long-term outcomes which include placement stability and safety.

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3M ......... ............ The Big Show: Impacting Youth Towards Greatness. Jason Baker Staff will be informed of the best practices in therapy by use of drawings and props to create change and set into action improvements in the way children think about themselves. This way of teaching or processing can bring about a desired subject the client not usually comfortable talking about.

3N ......... ............ Assessing and Treating Sexually Abusive Youth. Emily Thomas, PhD, LPC

This presentation will clarify who “sexually abusive youth” are, define their behaviors, and discuss how and why it happens. The workshop will review a basic history that explains both cultural and treatment perspectives of this population. The participants will discuss the difference between false assumptions and basic facts regarding sexually abusive youth and their abusive behaviors. Behaviors will be defined in a range from normal to extensively abusive, and discuss developmental acting out in a three-flag framework (healthy, caution, dangerous). Psychopathy, including ritualized behaviors, predictors, and the phases and progression of crimes will be covered.

3O ...................... Trauma, Tribes and the Society of TRUTH (Part 2).

Shannon Crossbear

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Thursday, MAY 17th

6:30 – 7:30am…… Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

Elizabeth Moss, MS, CHES

8:00 – 9:00am ....... Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 10:30am ..... Welcome and Introductions

Morning Plenary David and Nicolas Sheff

10:30 – 10:45am ... Break

10:45 – 12:15pm ... Concurrent Workshops – Session 4

12:15 – 12:30pm ... Break

12:30 – 1:30pm ..... Luncheon, Ramana Award Ceremony

1:30 – 3:00pm ....... Concurrent Workshops – Session 5

At a Glance GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS

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Thursday, May 17th (10:45 – 12:15 pm)

Session Title

4A ...................... Use of Animals in the Therapeutic Environment (Part 1).

Peggy Kelley, LPC and Millicent Nole, CTRS/L This workshop will show you how to incorporate animals into the therapeutic environment as a

safe, fun, and effective treatment modality. It will help you determine if the use of animals is appropriate for your setting and if so, what animals should be used. It will teach you how to choose animals for therapy and how to keep them happy, healthy and safe.

4B ........ .............. Intro to Historical Trauma in American Indian Community.

Randi Sunray, MPH This workshop is geared to Non- American Indian professionals who work with American Indian children and families. To gain a better understanding on how historical trauma has impacted the wellness of American Indian families. This training may elicit intense reactions, but is important to discuss to better serve American Indian families.

4C ...................... "You Scream, I Scream But Why Are We All Screaming: The Importance of

Regulation in Caring for Children".

Amy Huffer, LCSW, IMH-E®(IV) and Melissa Griffin, M.S. Participants will learn about the development of self regulation skills in early childhood and the connection to behavior. The impact of stress and trauma on the development of these skills will also be discussed. Workshop meets OK-AIMH Endorsement Requirements for Training at Levels: I, II, III, IV. Areas of competency: theoretical foundations, direct service skills, working with others, communicating, thinking, reflection.

4D ....... .............. Ethics (Part 1). LBP APPROVED FOR ETHICS ONLY This presentation will provide an overview of boundary and other ethical issues encountered when delivering mental health services, as well as guidelines for solutions. This program focuses on ethical issues encountered in a variety of clinical situations, including psychotherapeutic relationships, confidentiality, and financial conflicts of interest.

4E ........ .............. Assessment and Level of Care Determinations – Review of Best Practices

(Part 1). Dr. Brent Bell LBP APPROVED This presentation will review current practices in Assessing Children and adolescents for the appropriate level of services. It will include a review of national trends and various guidelines. It will also focus on assessment for level of services in Oklahoma for current Oklahoma Medicaid Rules.

Workshop Descriptions Session 4

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Thursday, May 17th (1:30 – 3:00 pm)

Session Title

5A ...................... Use of Animals in the Therapeutic Environment (Part 2). Peggy Kelley

5B ....................... Ethics (Part 2). LBP APPROVED FOR ETHICS ONLY

5C ....... .............. Assessment and Level of Care Determinations – Review of Best Practices

(Part 2). Dr. Brent Bell LBP APPROVED

Workshop Descriptions Session 5