Hosted Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Dr. BJ Davis

Finding your compelling why: a Choice Theory approach to recreating a post-pandemic Quality World

In this engaging keynote, Dr. Davis helps us learn new strategies to cultivate a more effective and healthy life, both for ourselves and for our clients, in a post-pandemic world.  Through the lens of Choice Theory’s Four Questions and Quality World, attendees will be introduced to a powerful and effective approach to identifying what we really want, and how to take practical, immediate steps to begin meeting those needs. Join us as Dr. Davis weaves practical knowledge and personal growth into a lively and uplifting presentation.

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Break

Using Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Supervision – Part 1

Dr. Nola Veazie

A critical aspect of supervision is the role of the supervisor, as a motivator, who encourages subordinates to carry out the organization’s plans and policies at the operational level. Clinical supervision, however, centers on how well a senior counselor cultivates knowledge and experience in a junior member of the profession. What is the best way to translate evidence-based information to subordinates? How do we motivate new SUD professionals in the field? We use MI to motivate clients; can supervisors use MI techniques to elicit mentee’s understanding of clinical intervention? Join me as we explore how we can use Motivational Interviewing in the provision of clinical supervision.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Telehealth for Substance Use: Enhancing Motivation and Navigating Speedbumps

Dr. Fredrick Dombrowski

While the world attempts to adjust to a post-pandemic world, many behavioral health providers will still be engaged in telehealth going forward. Many people seeking services may have ongoing reservations about engaging in face-to-face treatment even with reduced restrictions. Many clinicians will need assistance navigating appropriate levels of care and recommending telehealth based on client need. This presentation will identify ways to clinically meet the needs of those who continue with telehealth services, discuss ways in which clinicians can use Motivational Interviewing via telehealth to enhance a client’s commitment to recovery, and review potential concerns and responses when using telehealth as a modality.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Hosted Lunch

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Using Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Supervision– Part 2

Dr. Nola Veazie

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Working with Transgender Clients: Foundational Skills and Recommendations for Treatment Centers

Dr. Fredrick Dombrowski

Transgender individuals are at higher risk for co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses than their cisgender peers. Many transgender people may avoid substance use treatment as providers lack knowledge of working with this population. It is recommended that treatment centers and clinicians become aware of the unique needs of transgender clients to enhance treatment programming and create an environment which is inclusive and affirming. This presentation will review the foundational factors to provide effective clinical treatment to trans and gender non-conforming populations and review various aspects to transgender clinical treatment while providing recommendations as to how to make treatment centers safe and affirming environments.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Refreshment Break and Raffle – Hosted by Breathe Easy Insurance

Cars and Cannabis-Addressing the Challenges of the Marijuana Impaired Driver

Mark Stodola

As of spring of 2021, 16 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana while an additional 16 states allow for the use of medical marijuana. The prevalence of “legal weed” in our communities has created challenges on our roadways as incidents of marijuana impaired driving continue to increase across the country and new users are exposed to the drug. This interactive presentation will provide the audience up to date information on the scope of our marijuana impaired driving problem, issues surrounding polysubstance use, and the use of assessment tools to determine risk and practical evidence-based sentencing, supervision and monitoring strategies to address these behaviors.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Creating a Family Health Investment Plan: Supporting a Relational Approach to Family Resilience

Bill and Linda Woodbury

For families affected by SUD, it is vital that practitioners practice not only a trauma-informed approach but a strengths-based one. Utilizing Walsh’s Family Resilience Framework as well as key concepts from Enable-ism™, the Woodbury’s will be sharing research-informed tools that can aid in the development of a Family Health Investment Plan. Taking such an approach affords professionals with opportunities to educate, encourage and empower families and can result in mutual accountability, the rebuilding of trust, and a healthy interdependence for those we serve.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm