CADTP Fall Conference
October 20 & 21, 2021
Who Should Attend
- Registered and Certified Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors
- SUD Students
- State and County SUD Administrators
- Public Stakeholders
Benefits of Attending
- Network with other SUD treatment professionals
- Expand your skills and knowledge
- Earn up to 12.5 continuing education hours
- Food, fun and raffle prizes
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Register Online
Register and pay online! Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount through April 30, 2021.
Download Registration
Click here to download the registration papers to complete offline. Mail the completed registration with payment to CADTP (address on the registration paperwork).
Hotel Reservations
The conference will be held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Sacramento, CA.
Use code CTP at the reservation payment page for the conference discount of $135/night per room.
FAQs
Read the frequently asked questions about the conference.
Conference Presenters

Michelle Wong

Rich Desmond

Tracy Langlands

Dr. Joe Sepulveda

Tonier Cain

Dr. BJ Davis

Dr. Fredrick Dombrowski

Dr. Nola Veazie

Mark Stodola

Bill and Linda Woodbury
The CADTP Leadership Team is excited to host this in-person event after such a long time apart due to the pandemic. Our presenters and topics align with the conference theme: Into the Light! You will find valuable information and resources at the CADTP Fall Conference. We look forward to seeing you there!
The CADTP Certification Team look forward to meeting our counselors and other stakeholders at the conference! If you have any questions regarding registration, please feel free to call us or send an email. We’re here to help!
Conference Agenda
Pre-Conference Activity – October 19
Welcome Reception and CADTP Association Meeting
Join us for a networking event, refreshments, and reports from CADTP Board Members. Learn about CADTP activities in membership, certification, and legislation.
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Day 1 – October 20
Registration & Hosted Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Welcome
Michelle Wong, Branch Chief in the Licensing and Certification Division (LCD)
9:00 am to 9:30 am
Keynote Address
Rich Desmond, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, District 3
9:30 am to 10:00 am
Innovative Approaches to Reducing Unmet Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Need
Tracy Langlands
The Department of Health Care Services is implementing the California Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion Project, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) grant.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Break
Stimulant Use Disorder—Methamphetamine and Cocaine
Dr. Joe Sepulveda
Emphasis will be on Methamphetamine Use Disorder with discussion and comparison to Cocaine. Clinical presentation and treatment will be discussed. The view from San Diego will focus on some interesting statistics from the San Diego Methamphetamine Strike Force highlighting the effects of this epidemic in a city with proximity to the Mexican border.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Hosted Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Opioid Use Disorder: The science, stigma, and treatment of a chronic brain disease
Dr. Joe Sepulveda
Presentation will focus on presenting the science supporting addiction as a chronic brain disease with emphasis in opioid use disorder (OUD). Discussion on the stigma preventing this condition from being treated as other traditional chronic medical conditions are and the devastating effects this can have. Treatment of opioid use disorder and harm reduction.
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Refreshment Break and Raffle – Hosted by LowCost Interlock
The Healing Neen Presentation
Tonier Cain
Tonier Cain shares her life story, depicting an unbelievable personal journey through trauma and healing. The goal is to increase understanding about the importance of designing individualized treatment plans for consumers. During the presentation, the components of trauma informed care are shared. It explains how the components can be used to understand the impact of trauma on individuals. This understanding is needed to prevent doing more harm.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Call for Exhibitors!
CADTP Conference exhibitors gain exposure to stakeholders in the SUD industry. Download and complete the application for an exhibitor table and join the fun this Fall!
Day 2 – October 21
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
Day 2 – Breakout Sessions
Choose one of two sessions available for each time slot below.
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


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