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TRAINERS:
James R. Knorp, MSW, CAP
Project Manager
Southern Coast, ATTC
Tallahassee, FL
&
Tedd Moorehouse, MA, CAP, ICADC, SAP
Executive Director, Clinical Supervisor & Qualified Professional, Counselor
Sigma Center for Counseling
Jacksonville, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
During this training, participants will:
1) Become familiar with Addiction as a disease;
2) Receive an overview of "drugs of choice";
3) Become familiar with Addiction and its effects on the brain; and
4) Receive an overview on treatment interventions, relapse factors, and aftercare.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Full Track 20 Hours, Monday through Thursday
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
TRAINER:
Dr. Jason Matthew Jerry, M.D.
Medical Director
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program
Delray Beach, FL
Dr. Arthur Rosenblatt, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Centers
Boynton Beach, FL
Dr. Manuel B. Montes De Oca, M.D.
Attending Psychiatrist in Addiction/ Detoxification & Rehabilitation
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program
Lake Worth,FL
Dr. Jodi E. Star, M.D.
Medical Director
Guiding Light Wellness Center
Private Practice Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
West Palm Beach, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
Participants in this training will:
1. Learn the signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal of various drugs of use and abuse;
2. Be introduced to the neuro-physiology of the brain and effects drug have on the brain; and
3. Be introduced to the treatment protocol of drugs of abuse and medications used with various mental health issues.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Full Track 20 Hours, Monday through Thursday
MOTIVATIONAL ENHANCEMENT THERAPY/COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (MET/CBT)
TRAINER:
Nancy Hamilton, MPA, CAP, CCJAP
Chief Executive Officer
Operation PAR, Inc.
Pinellas Park, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This workshop is designed to provide participants with information on up to date, research-based approaches to drug abuse and dependence using evidence-based models of Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This workshop will provide an orientation to the methods and findings of the CSAT funded Cannabis Youth Treatment Project (CYT). The workshop also will present the basic structure of the treatments methods and how to provide fidelity criteria to ensure consistent delivery of services. The workshop will offer the participations an opportunity to practice the appropriate skills from the methods presented. Background on Motivational Interviewing as the basis of MET/CBT will allow participants to understand the trans-theoretical framework of the methods presented. The workshop will provide in-depth application of the Cannabis Youth Treatment approaches Motivational Enhancement/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This workshop is especially designed for clinicians and case managers working in outpatient, residential and other community settings.
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will: 1. Develop a greater understanding of effective assessment and engagement strategies for working with clients and their families; 2. Learn about the treatment methods developed as a part of CSATs Cannabis Youth Treatment Project; 3. Gain a greater understanding of the key elements of MET/CBT; 4. Develop an in-depth understanding of and basic skills for providing Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, by practicing strategies; 5. Gain an appreciation for the challenges and strategies for implementing research based treatment strategies in real-world treatment settings; 6. Gain information on maintaining fidelity to a model.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Full Track-20 Hours, Monday through Thursday
TRAINER:
Dr. Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., CAP
Director of Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program & Assistant Professor
Springfield College of Human Services
Tampa Bay Campus
Tampa, Florida
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
Participants will be involved in an interactive workshop that encourages individuals to bring their own creative counseling experiences into the present, learn some innovative techniques and develop new and exciting creative therapeutic approaches. Participants will not be treated as empty vessels but as individuals, who come to the workshop with a wealth of knowledge and experiences that everyone can benefit from.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Full Track 20 Hours, Monday through Thursday
ADVANCED GROUP FACILITATION SKILLS
TRAINER:
Karen Garrett, MA, CAP, CAPP
Senior Director
Quality Improvement, Corporate Compliance & Training
River Region Human Services, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This course will present an overview of group theory, various types of group process, ethical considerations, development stages of a group, and various evidence-based techniques to use with addicted populations. This training includes didactic and experiential process for the participants. Participants will increase their knowledge base regarding group process, applicable group techniques, and competencies needed to perform group services in the addictions field.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Full Track 20 Hours, Monday through Thursday
INTRODUCTORY SKILLS FOR ASSESSMENT
TRAINERS:
John Cornett
Clinical Supervisor
Phoenix House
Tampa, FL
&
Shelba Waldron
Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
Pinellas Park, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
Participants in this training will learn about stages of change and the principles of motivational interviewing, increase knowledge of specific theories of substance abuse counseling, and how to apply these theories in session. The therapist will also develop knowledge of the five areas of wellness and how to use expressive counseling approaches to help clients achieve recovery and healing.
TRACK DEAN:
FORMAT: Full Track 20 Hours, Monday through Thursday
AXIS II -PERSONALITY DISORDERS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
TRAINERS:
Carali McLean, MSW, LCSW
Program Manager
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
Tampa, FL
&
Marcia Monroe, LCSW, MB
Director of Provider Services
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
Tampa, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
The goal of this training is to increase knowledge of assessing personality disorders and differential diagnosis. Participants will be able to identify approaches to effective treatment for personality disorders, particularly Cluster B, and understand how motivational techniques can be applied. The therapist will learn ways to set and maintain appropriate boundaries for effective treatment and self-care.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Mini Track 10 Hours, Monday through Tuesday
COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING FOR ADDICTION
TRAINER:
Terence T. Gorski, MA, MAC, NACII
Administrator, Clinician,
Author & Consultant
The CENAPS Corporation
Spring Hill, Florida
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
Cognitive restructuring is one of the best researched and most effective cognitive therapy procedures. It involves a systematic exploration of how a person thinks, manages their feeling and emotions, behaves, and relates to other people. The goal of cognitive restructuring is to help people develop a greater awareness of their thinking and behaviors so they can identify and challenge irrational thinking and learn to develop new skills for rational thinking and responsible behaviors. This workshop is designed to show how cognitive restructuring can be applied in the treatment of addictions.
This workshop will be repeated Wednesday and Thursday, Course 302.
TRACK DEAN:
FORMAT: Mini Track 10 Hours, Monday through Tuesday
TRAINER:
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Mini Track 10 Hours, Monday and Tuesday
CULTURAL ETHNIC & INDIVIDUAL DIVERSITY
TRAINER:
Dr. Ram Upadhyay, PhD, MS, MA, BL
Asst. Director of Academic Services
Springfield College, School of Human Services
Tampa, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
The field of addictions has evolved into a system of many sub systems working with individuals of diverse populations. For example, there are ethnic populations that do not fare well in traditional treatment systems. Therefore, these populations seek out other treatment sources that do not fit in the traditional system. In this seminar we will explore the importance of non-traditional treatment approached and together design an action plan outline that can be of use at their agencies.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Mini Track-10 Hours, Monday and Tuesday
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT & ADDICTIONS
TRAINER:
Ted Adams
Lecturer
Springfield College of Human Services
Tampa, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
The goal of this training is to help participants: 1. develop an understanding of the biological, cognitive, and social development of adolescents; 2. identify the role of family and peers in adolescent addiction; and explore the impact of school, society and the criminal justice system on adolescent addiction prevention.
TRACK DEAN: FORMAT: Mini Track 10 Hours, Wednesday and Thursday
COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING FOR ADDICTION
TRAINER:
Terence T. Gorski, MA, MAC, NACII
Administrator, Clinician,
Author & Consultant
The CENAPS Corporation
Spring Hill, Florida
COURSE SYNOPSIS: This workshop is a repeat of Course 202.
Cognitive restructuring is one of the best researched and most effective cognitive therapy procedures. It involves a systematic exploration of how a person thinks, manages their feeling and emotions, behaves, and relates to other people. The goal of cognitive restructuring is to help people develop a greater awareness of their thinking and behaviors so they can identify and challenge irrational thinking and learn to develop new skills for rational thinking and responsible behaviors. This workshop is designed to show how cognitive restructuring can be applied in the treatment of addictions.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Mini Track 10 Hours, Wednesday and Thursday
FLORIDA CERTIFICATION BOARD ADDICTION CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW
TRAINER:
Laureen Pagel, MS, CAP, CAPP
Director of Operations
Sutton Place Behavioral Health, Inc.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
The Addiction Certifications Exam Review course teaches participants the FCBs role in credentialing addiction professionals, explains the relationship between the Addiction Professional Role Delineation Study and the Written Exam, and provides a thorough review of the core knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of Addiction Professionals.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Mini Track 10 Hours, Wednesday & Thursday
COMPLEXITY OF DIAGNOSIS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN OLDER ADULTS & BABY BOOMERS
TRAINER:
Gerald Shulman, M.A., M.A.C., FACATA
Shulman & Associates Training & Consulting
Jacksonville, FL
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
The presentation will begin with a discussion of why we have paid little attention to the problem of substance use disorders among older adults in spite of the fact that they constitute a large and growing population who develop significant health, social and family problems for themselves and very significantly increase health care costs for everyone else. Discussion will include the problems of alcoholism and drug abuse (particularly prescription drugs) in older adults; decreased rather than increased tolerance among older adults; differences in sources of motivation to change between older adults and other adults, confusion of substance use disorders with other disorders usually associated with aging, the challenges of assessment in this population and differences between baby boomers and other older adults.
The workshop will describe six major problem areas when working with older adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders: (1) identification; (2) diagnosis; (3) intervention; (4) comprehensive assessment; (5) intervention and referral; and (6) treatment. Each will be discussed in detail and solutions to these problems and recommendations for clinical programming will be offered.
The goal of the workshop is appropriate assessment, referral and treatment of the older substance abuser. At the conclusion, participants will be able to:
*discriminate between at least two subtypes of older alcoholics;
*identify three alcoholism\depression\dementia identification instruments appropriate for older
adults;
*identify five diagnostic (5) problems with older adults with SUDs; and
*understand the reasons why mainstream substance abuse treatment is inappropriate for seniors.
TRACK DEAN: TBA
FORMAT: Mini Track-10 Hours, Wednesday and Thursday
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