Recovery capital, or the sum of personal and social resources at ones disposal for managing drug dependence and bolstering ones capacity and opportunities for recovery,encompasses these domains. The Alaska Division of Health Care Services is requesting proposals from eligible applicants to provide independent third-party expert case review to ensure that high value pediatric psychiatry and psychopharmacology care is provided to children enrolled in Alaska Medicaid, particularly children in state custody.To review the public notice and full solicitation, click here. The severity of interpersonal symptoms can potentially negatively impact other clients receiving treatment as well as the treatment team.
This has been expanded to a mobile crisis team, which includes a medical practitioner, therapist, and peer specialist, that allows us to respond within our county. FMF is looking for adults with FASD to participate in a short online survey tocheck their eligibility. Smartphone overuse and its pattern of symptoms bare striking resemblance to other impulse/compulsive use conditions such as substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. This presentation will highlight the synergistic application of an events-based model of supervision combined with motivational interviewing practice to professionally develop clinicians and reduce premature treatment termination by clients. function wpvl_paramReplace(name, string, value) {
Those in recovery from a substance use disorder may be more vulnerable and grief can derail the recovery process. Dr. Evian Gordon will show how digital tools can be used to assess brain function, screen for risk of mental health conditions, and regularly assess stress levels to support mental health and substance use disorder recovery. Unfortunately, a common and initially effective way of managing the impact of trauma and adjusting to the world is through compulsive behaviors. These presentations,with a post-secondary educational focus, aredesigned for an audience of college level faculty who are seeking to enhance the quality of training and education in addiction studies, to disseminate professional knowledge and share ideas regarding addiction studies, students,and scholarship in the field of addiction studies with an evidence-based focus. WP_VID_LIGHTBOX_URL="https://recoveralaska.org/wp-content/plugins/wp-video-lightbox"; 9th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute - The Science of Traumatic StressJune 8-9, 2022, Dena'ina Center, AnchorageThe Alaska Child Trauma Center at Alaska Behavioral Health hosts this institute which featureslocal Alaskan and national experts sharing about the latest research and advances in the neurobiology of traumatic stress, trauma-informed systems, and clinical interventions for complex trauma in children and adults. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on deaths of despair will be highlighted. Welcome & State of NAADAC, presented byMita M. Johnson, EdD, LAC, MAC, SAP,and Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, Progressing Forward in Relapse Prevention: Dealing with Stigma, presented bySamson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM, The Counselors Guide to Addressing Medical Cannabis in Treatment Settings, presented byAaron Norton, PhD, The Peer Recovery Movement: A Continuing Conversation Panel, presented byGerard J. Schmidt, MA, LPC, MAC,Jerry A. Jenkins, MEd, LADAC, MAC,Joe Powell, LCDC, RSPS, PSS,Honesty Liller, CPRS,John Cates, MA, LCDC,Kyle Brewer, BS, PRPS,and Helen "Skip" Skipper. We will discuss how being a more trauma-informed individual can potentially assist us in our day-to-day interactions with other community members,peers, and colleagues alike. document.links[t].setAttribute('onClick', 'javascript:window.open(\'' + all_links.href.replace(/'/g, '') + '\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;'); Many communities around the country are adopting the deployment of peer services to support linkage to care in their communities.
Attendees will receive information on the primary MAT medications, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Addressing Dieting, Body Image and Related Issues Without Causing Bigger Problems." display:table-cell; margin: 0 0.07em !important; This session examines the treatment of trauma based on cultural identity or race and includes strategies clinicians can use with patients with historical, international, or racial trauma to help patients build resilience in their recovery process. The RRR program has facilitated relationships with key stakeholders in our community, allowing for more appropriate referrals and better utilization of resources. Evidence-based practice is the standard of care, but is based on a percentage of success among groups of people studied. This includes using body language and nonverbal cues to connect to hidden beliefsand using conscious breathing to self-regulateduring and outside sessions. Emphasis will be on the need to be attuned to legal precedents and the regulatory environment throughout the employment processes. KEYNOTE: Progressing Forward in Relapse Prevention: Dealing with Stigma,presented bySamson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM. Stigma about substance use disorders affects the attitudes of healthcare and treatment professionals, creating barriers for parents to engage in treatment. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. } The Association for Addiction Professionals, Perspectives: Navigating Gender Differences Between Counselor and Client, Incorporating Peer Recovery Support Services in Medication Assisted Treatment and Recovery, The Connection Between Substance Use and Human Trafficking, Braiding Western Treatment Modalities and Indigenous Approaches for SUDs: Sweetgrass Method, Grounding Techniques for Dysregulated Clients, Harm Reduction for Skeptics: Practical Applications for Alcohol Use Disorders, The Intersection of DEA, Opioids, and MAT, Do's, Don'ts, and How-To's: Best Practices in Group Facilitation, Effective Treatment for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Deconstructing Substance Use and Wellness From a Sociocultural Perspective, Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to Engage the Most Challenging Clients, Your Journey to Entering the Recovery Coach Workforce, Intersection of Addictions, Race, and Criminal Justice, Successful Clinical Supervision with Therapists in Personal Recovery, From Virtual to Real Life: Effective Group Treatment.
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This session will highlight the essential ingredients required to successfully implement a family-centered approach and cover practical strategies, challenges, and successes from experts in the field. Additionally, this presentation will introduce and explore effective interventions for a spectrum of problematic sexual behaviors. change_link = true; The campaign utilizes multimedia and is multifaceted. This primarily occurs in the 12 Step, abstinence-based versus medication arguments that divide clinicians and undermine patient outcomes. Request for Proposals: Supported Education and/or Supported Employment - Individual Placement and Support ModelProposals due May 10,by 3:59pm AKDTThe Alaska Division of Behavioral Health is requesting proposals from eligible applicants to provideservices that improve access to supported employment across the state for adults 18 years or older with serious mental illness, including persons with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and/or adolescents (ages 16-18) with severe emotional disturbance (SED). To participate in these activities, please, The National Council on Aging is hosting the 5th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium on May 16, 6:00am-1:00pm. } // console.log('force ' + all_links.href); This presentation will address how to bring a gift of hope, healing, and holistic wellness to individuals seeking a new way to live in recovery.
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Helping professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, and other care experts, tend to lack the understanding that these kinds of traumas can have on patients with substance use disorders (SUD). Required fields are marked *. In addition to the main meeting, there are 5 subcommittees (disparate outcomes, mental health, parents, caseworkers, and youth). For more information, you can call Dr. Christie Petrenko at (585) 275-2991 or email For questions, emailemily_speybroeck@urmc.rochester.edu. This workshop will help addiction counselors better understand attachment styles and the significance of an individuals attachment style when treating addictive disorders. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. Some researchers reported that overuse might stem from a heightened need to stay connected with others and informed in real-time about what others are doing.
These reactions are often driven by negative stigma and impact treatment decisions for both professionals and patients in recovery. Request for Proposals: First Episode Psychosis Services - Coordinated SpecialtyCare ModelProposals due May 16,by 3:59pm AKDTThe Alaska Division of Behavioral Health is requesting proposals from eligible applicants to provide services to individuals experiencing first episode psychosis using the Coordinated Specialty Care Model.To review the solicitation, click here. June 14-16: Building Bridges: Alaska Peer Support ConferenceTo register for the Peer Support Supervision training, emailsusanmusante@hotmail.comwith yourname and affiliation. Utilizing the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 43) as a baseline for best practice information, this presentation will review research published since the onset of the pandemic that highlights treatment considerations and outcomes. As the presentation develops, participants will witness a role play demonstration illustrating how to use reality therapy with challenging, resistant, and hostile clients. .translate {background-color:#444444;} Providers in attendance will learn how this innovative technology works, how they and their constituents can benefit from its use, and hear from providers who are using it today. var re = new RegExp("[\?&]" + name + "=([^&#]*)"); var delimeter = matches[0].charAt(0); Participants are introduced to MI screening tools, and the session concludes with therapeutic recommendations. The relationship between a counselor and clinical supervisor is a driving factor in retention, progression, and success of our staff/supervisees. The art of psychotherapy is individualized, and so a more nuanced approach is needed on the day-to-day practice level. //=get_site_url();?> From its first use within DOD to its current availability to civilian patients in the private sector, EMBP is improving outcomes in the treatment of SUD and co-occurring mental health disorders as it improves the physiological condition of the brain and, therefore, a patients readiness and receptivity to behavioral health therapies. Session participants are encouraged to contribute with examples from their own work in problem gambling or from public health approaches to other addictive disorders.
This presentation will help SUD professionals understand the etiology, presentation, symptoms, and impact of problematic pornography use on individuals, couples, and families. The2022Annual Conference& 50th Anniversary Celebration will featuretrainingsessions withinthe following ten subject tracks: These presentations covercertification/licensure, patient retention, billing/insurance, policy/regulatory issues, insurance/medicaid reimbursement, and ethical, legal, and liability issues. Internalized shame resulting from MI is a risk factor for recurrence of use and, if left unhealed, sustained remission may be tentative. Request for Proposals: Recidivism Reduction - FairbanksProposals due May 12,by 3:59pm AKDTThe Alaska Division of Behavioral Health is requesting proposals from eligible applicants in the City of Fairbanks to provide case management forindividuals reentering communities to support increased access to needed services and supports.To review the solicitation, click here. function external_links_in_new_windows_loop() { // forced if the address starts with http (or also https), but does not link to the current domain Each participant will receive a $25 gift card as compensation. var newString; } They will also receive several handouts that they may reproduce as well as the chart Cycle of Counseling (22nd Revision, 2023). Recommendations for key stakeholders are discussed related to prevention, identification and intervention, treatment, and recovery. The council meets monthly and is responsible for making recommendations to the Office of the Governor and the Office of Childrens Services that will ultimately improve the safety, permanency, and well-being for Alaskas children and families. From CPRSS to PhD, everyone has a place at the table within the continuum of care. -webkit-border-radius:45px;
Peer Trainer Role and the Wellness of the Peer, Queerying The Peer Field: A Community Conversation, Deepening the Conversation about Racism, Racial Equity, and Recovery, June 14 - 16, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM AKT, Farina Brown, Division of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling (MHATS) Youths. This talk argues that leaders and providers have the ability to influence and impact their team's and organization's resilience through their words and actions. The goal of the course is to empower and educate providers with the most current information available linking OUD, DEA, SAMHSA, and federal lawto increase the number of MAT providers nationwide which remains at around six percent. Thank you to our 2020 Alaska Training Institute Sponsors and Exhibitors! You will need to use your email address to log in. vertical-align: -0.1em !important; Research and evidence demonstrate cognitive behavioral therapy's (CBT) effectiveness in treating substance use and relapse remediation. Governor's Parent/Foster Parent Collaborative Council MeetingMay 9, 12:00-2:00pm AKDTAdministrative Order No.
Dr. Gordon will show how assessment data can be used to recommend personalized care plans, clinical interventions,digital brain training regimens, and how the data can enable the tracking of evidence-based outcomes. This presentation will discuss recent research on the effect of SUD counselor education level, recovery status, and level of adherence to 12 Step principles on their preferences regarding opiate agonist therapy for opioid use disorder. Counselors arent physicians who can advise clients on medication, yet we are addictions professionals tasked with treating substance use disorders. This workshop will discuss how to develop a program that helps peers learn the tools they need to thrive at their jobs and use their experience to enhance programming. var matches = re.exec(string); Cultural Humility Series, Part IV: Critical Issues in LGBTQIA Patient Care, Cultural Humility Series, Part V: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Latinx Communities, Cultural Humility Series, Part VI: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever, Cultural Humility Series, Part VII: Four Directions of Diversity - Honoring Differences, Cultural Humility Series, Part VIII: Social Responsibility in the Addiction Profession & Town Hall, HIV and Bloodborne Pathogens, Section I: Introduction and Definitions, HIV and Bloodborne Pathogens, Section II: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV and Bloodborne Pathogens, Section III: Hepatitis B and C, The Progress Note: Where Law & Ethics Meet Efficiency, Social Media and Ethical Dilemmas for Behavioral Health Clinicians, Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession Part Three: Legal and Ethical Issues in Supervision, Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession Part Two: Using Technology for Clinical Supervision, 7 Ways to Legally and Ethically Expand Your Services with Evidence-Based Telehealth, Peer Recovery Support Series, Section I: Building a Successful Culture in Your Organization, Peer Recovery Support Series, Section II: Hiring, Onboarding, and Integration, Peer Recovery Support Series, Section III: Understanding the Pathway and the Process, Peer Recovery Support Series, Section IV: The Participatory Process for Solutions to Addiction, Peer Recovery Support Series, Section V: Supervision and Management, Peer Recovery Support Series, Section VI: A Deeper Dive Into Coaching Recovery, Understanding the Roles of Addiction Professionals in Behavioral Health Care, Research to Strengthen Behavioral Health Workforce Capacity Webinar, Focus on the Addiction and Mental Health Workforce: Increasing Retention For Today and Tomorrow, Focus on the Addiction and Mental Health Workforce: Increasing Recruitment For Today and Tomorrow, Advocacy Series, Session I: Shaping Policy and Practice Through Advocacy, Advocacy Series, Session II: Updates on Federal SUD Funding, Advocacy Series, Session III: Bolstering the Addiction Workforce A Call to Action, Advocacy Series, Session IV: Confidentiality Rule Changes and 42 CFR, Advocacy Series, Session V: Bringing it Home Grassroots Advocacy, Adolescent Treatment and Recovery Specialty Online Training Series, Adolescent Treatment and Recovery, Part 1: Framing the Conversation, Adolescent Treatment and Recovery, Part 3: Working with LGBTQ Youth, Adolescent Treatment and Recovery, Part 4: Navigating Self and Other Regulation, Adolescent Treatment and Recovery, Part 5: The Healing Power of Belonging, Adolescent Treatment and Recovery, Part 6: Pitfalls on the Road to Excellence, Women in Recovery Specialty Online Training Series, Part One: SUD in Women with a Focus on Pregnant and Parenting Persons, Part Two: Engaging Women of Color in Addiction Treatment, Part Three: Adapting and Addressing Tobacco Use with Telehealth for the Pregnant Population, Part Four: Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Mood Disorders in Postpartum Women, Part Five: The Lost Wisdom of Women: Reclaiming Our Recovery, Part Six: Come On Get Happy: Women, Recovery, and Happiness, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession Specialty Online Training Series, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: Digital Therapeutics, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: The Power of Peers, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: Social Media-Based Interventions, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: Predicting Recurrence, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: Mobile Apps for Co-occurring Disorders, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: Addiction Treatment - Virtual Frontier, Advances in Technology in the Addiction Profession: Technology for Clinical Supervision, Wellness and Recovery in the Addiction Profession Specialty Online Training Series, Part One: Integrating Wellness Into Substance Use Disorder Prevention. The philosophical discussion of our existential meaning of life will deepen the participants' understanding of why people behave as they do, while reinforcing the concept of "hope" as necessary to help maintain motivation for the continuation of one's recovery process. document.links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); Resilience in Healthcare Leadership: Practicing Self-Care to Prevent Burnout, presented byAmer Kaissi, PhD, Its Time to Fully Integrate Medications and Addiction Recovery, presented byMarvin D. Seppala, MD,Robert L. DuPont, MD,and William White, Q&A with NAADAC President & Executive Director, withMita M. Johnson, EdD, LAC, MAC, SAP,and Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, Federal Update with ONDCP, NIDA, & SAMHSA,presented byRahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP,Nora D. Volkow, MD, and Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD (invited), Sociometrics: Resilience Building Processes in Working with Trauma and Addiction, presented byTian Dayton, PhD, Presented by Mita M. Johnson, EdD, LAC, MAC, SAP, and Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, (Meals are not provided by NAADAC for post-conference sessions.). May 9: Non-Pharma Methods to Managing Pain, May 23: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain, Pain Interventions, and Psychological Interventions, Upcoming Peer Support TrainingsMay 10 & 12th and June 14-16The Alaska Division of Behavioral Health and partners are presenting two upcoming opportunities for peer support professional development:May 10 & 12: Essential Peer Support Supervision taught by Susan Musante MS LPCC; Lee Breinig BA; and Spencer Ladner (via Zoom).
Using IFPRs Peer Recovery Program as a case study, the presenters will outline technology advances that have improved the care delivery process, from automatic electronic health record triggers that identify patients who may need support based on qualifying criteria to a HIPAA-compliant mobile app that allows staff to receive, respond to, and document patient data in real time. This presentation explores the diverse elements of genetics, traumaand emotional attachment, learning (the effects of alcohol/drugs), brain development, neurotransmitter imbalance, and epigenetic changes. This presentation will discuss the process of recreating a new set of guidelines and assessments to ensure this is being met within our program. We will discuss how we can begin to move from trauma-informed to being more trauma-responsive as individuals and communities that will hopefully lead to a better understanding of what some of our underlying issues are that cause recidivism, why individuals often do not feel included in their plan of treatment, and what we can do as helping professionals to help change this unsupportive dynamic many people in recovery have and continue to feel as peer supporters, specialists, clinicians, and supervisors.
These presentations cover the neurobiology of addiction, pharmacotherapy/medication-assisted treatment, opioids, alcohol, marijuana, sedatives, stimulants, synthetic drugs, tobacco/nicotine, and designer drugs. Participants in this training will gain knowledge for effective communication during psychoeducational process to help individuals they work with understand the impact substance use has on the brain and behavioral outcomes.