THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH

• 8:00 – 9:00 CHECK-IN, REGISTRATION, EXHIBITS AND SNACKS

• 9:00 –  NATIVE FLUTIST (Nino Reyos)

  Session Evaluation

• 9:00 – 10:15 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION (TBA)

  KEYNOTE: THE 4TH EDITION OF THE ASAM CRITERIA AND THE FUTURE OF ADDICTION
  R. Corey Waller, MD

  HALL C

  Session Evaluation

  Over the last 20 years, the addiction treatment system has grown and morphed into what sometimes feels like a 3 headed snake. No matter which head you go after, whether it be treatment, payment, or regulation, one of the other heads will bite you! The 4th edition of The ASAM Criteria has taken a giant leap forward in combining those heads into one tamable snake. In this session, we will walk through the changes to the levels of care, the six dimensions, and how this helps to simplify the system of care. Granted, this snake still bites, but at least it is only one head.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• 9:00 – 10:15 ALCOHOL, CANNABIS, AND THE TEEN BRAIN
  Lindsay M. Squeglia, PhD

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  Alcohol and cannabis use are typically initiated suring adolescence. This is concerning as the brain is still developing until around age 25. This presentation will cover how the past two decades of research have revealed the effect of alcohol and cannabis use on the developing brain. Practical tips for discussing substance use and treatment options will be discussed.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Describe how the adolescent brain develops and discuss how alcohol and cannabis use affect the adolescent brain; and,

  2) Identify ways to talk to parents, clinicians, educators, and youth about substance use and treatment options.

• 10:15 – 10:30 BREAK, CONNECTIONS & EXHIBITS

• 10:30 – 11:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

• DEEP DIVE INTO IMPLEMENTING THE ASAM CRITERIA
  R. Corey Waller, MD

  HALL C

  Session Evaluation

  Knowing the ASAM Criteria does not always equal successful implementation of the ASAM Criteria. Understanding how to do a rapid level of care assessment, build a treatment plan, staff a clinic, and get paid for all of this requires a “next-level” knowledge of the Criteria. In this breakout, we will work through real-world problems, deliver deep answers to questions, and work through what modifications might be needed to meet the new world of addiction treatment.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• STAY SHARP: UPDATES ON COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOLS
  Jenny Johnson, Mary Johnstun

  ENTRADA A

  Session Evaluation

  Public trust with the Student Risk and Health Prevention (SHARP) survey has dropped since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Misinformation about the SHARP survey has weakened public trust in public health surveillance, services, and programs. This presentation will provide an update on how to communicate to parents and schools about the survey. Results of focus groups held with Utah parents will be shared as well as new materials and messaging you can use to educate people about the SHARP survey.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Use tools to help spread accurate information regarding SHARP; and,

  2) Cite research that contributed to the SHARP Communications Toolkit.

• TELLING YOUR PREVENTION STORY: USING DATA TO TELL A STORY
  McKinley Rohde; Kristen Kingston, MSHI, CPHIMS

  ENTRADA C

  Session Evaluation

  Data can be so exciting….and so dull. Using data to tell the story will help communities and professionals show the impact of their work in prevention. Technology, images, graphs, and new applications all assist in communicating your prevention work. This breakout will help communities and professionals effectively use their data to tell a story.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Show the tools available for professionals and communities to use and show their work in prevention; and,

  2) Demonstrate some of the best ways to share data with key leaders.

• IMPROVING WARM HAND-OFFS TO APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF CARE & EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES [1.0 ETHIC CREDIT]

  Jeremy Cottle, PhD, LCSW

  SUNBROOK AB

  Session Evaluation

  All clinicians

  Elevating Warm Hand-Offs for Targeted Care and Integrating Evidence-Based Practices in Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

  In the realm of mental health and substance abuse, the endeavor to enhance warm hand-offs takes on paramount significance. The goal is to establish a fluid and effective transition process that seamlessly guides individuals from one level of care to another, ensuring their needs are comprehensively met.

  At the heart of this initiative lies the integration of evidence-based practices, a cornerstone in modern healthcare. By weaving together the latest scientific insights, proven methodologies, and best practices, we construct a framework that not only addresses immediate concerns but also fosters long-term well-being.

  It is imperative to embrace a collaborative approach involving healthcare providers, mental health practitioners, substance abuse specialists, and community support networks. Through this synergy, a cohesive strategy can be devised to identify, assess, and tailor interventions according to the unique circumstances of each individual.

  Moreover, the optimization of warm hand-offs necessitates the harmonization of various care levels. This requires a meticulous orchestration of resources, knowledge sharing, and streamlined communication channels. By creating a well-connected ecosystem, we can empower patients with a continuum of care that progresses seamlessly from initial assessment to ongoing treatment and recovery.

  In conclusion, the evolution of warm hand-offs within the context of mental health and substance abuse is not merely an administrative refinement, but a profound commitment to holistic well-being. Through the amalgamation of evidence-based practices and a collaborative mindset, we can forge a pathway towards a more compassionate, effective, and integrated healthcare system.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Follow public and private cases from prevention to recovery and identify the current system gaps and weaknesses as well as potential solutions which could greatly enhance client services and outcomes; and,

  2) Discuss the ethics behind some current practices and brainstorm new ways to improve education, practices, systems, and outcomes, possibly including new resources and opportunities currently being explored.

• KETAMINE: FAD, MIRACLE CURE, OR SOMEWHERE BETWEEN? UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF KETAMINE IN THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
  Mason S. Turner, MD, DFASAM; Wendy Johnson, PMHNP-BC

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  Ketamine has long been studied as a potential treatment for a variety of mental health conditions, and more recently, its role in the treatment of treatment-resistant and treatment-refractory depression has become clearer. This talk will discuss the historical use of ketamine, its current and future role in the treatment of depression, and the potential risks associated with its use, particularly addiction liability and diversion concerns. Additionally, participants will gain knowledge about ketamine protocols that are the most evidence-based and how one might establish a ketamine clinic in their own clinical practice.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Present the clinical nuances of ketamine including, but not limited to, indications for use, contraindications, mechanisms of action, expected outcomes, current research and projected future; and,

  2) Outline protocols which demonstrate ‘best practices’ and contrast this to some procedures currently being used and considered controversial in some practices.

• TREATING TRAUMA THROUGH MEDITATION
  Matthew R. Draper, PhD

  BALLROOM E

  Session Evaluation

  To do addictions work is to treat trauma, and by treating trauma we facilitate the possibility for long-term recovery. A key piece of trauma is the incomplete nature of the traumatizing experience, and how it disrupts our clients emotionally, cognitively, and relationally. Meditative approaches are one method to treat trauma and facilitate the reintegration of these disruptions.
  In this presentation, we will cover the following:
  -The origin and purpose of trauma responses
  -The nature of meditation
  -Developing a meditative script with a client
  -Breathing and centering techniques during meditation
  -Combining the script with the meditation for the client

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Outline some of the core Buddhist beliefs/practices and explore how these have been scientifically proven to impact health, well-being, and recovery from trauma; and,

  2) Experience and demonstrate some of these practices such as meditation and teach these to individuals who may be experiencing the effects of trauma and trace their effects in the individual’s course.

• CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT (Supported by the Opioid Response Network)
  Norman McCloud

  BALLROOM AB

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• ADDICTION & THE FAMILY; EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR FAMILY
  Jenifer Gorder, LCSW

  BALLROOM CD

  Session Evaluation

  Families are complex entities; no two are the same. Equally complex are the effects of addiction on the family system. Family interventions can help address the impact of addiction on the family system. With such a complex and intricate system, it can be difficult to assess and treat the family and the person with the substance use disorder. Evidence based research indicates the goal of family interventions and treatment aims to reduce the emotional burden for family members and enable them to cope more effectively with addiction and recovery. This session will focus on the most common effects of addiction for the family and how to counteract them with engagement, education, empowerment, referrals and reducing the burden of addiction. Several family support interventions and group outlines will be presented that are effective in building a foundation for effective family treatment.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Identify common concerns with the family system and addiction; and,

  2) Outline treatment interventions for common family concerns in addiction. Identify key components of family treatment for addiction.

• “YOU ARE OUR SAFE SPACE”; LIVED EXPERIENCE PERSPECTIVES ON DE-STIGMATIZING TREATMENT IN CLINICAL SETTINGS
  Sequan Kolibas, HRN; Terry Box, MD

  HALL D

  Session Evaluation

  Currently, Utah is experiencing a deadly epidemic…the stigma surrounding Substance Use Disorder and its associated diseases. The purpose of this presentation is to help practitioners understand how stigma and their own possibly unrealized personal biases, are affecting populations who may need their help the most. Communicating and partnering with people who have lived experience is crucial in reaching marginalized populations, and gives clinicians real world insight not found in any textbook, or learned in the typical classroom. Attendees will be presented first of its kind data collected from Utah’s most vulnerable communities, that documents how stigma and harmful language contribute to medical mistrust and treatment resistance, in patients with SUD and other medical conditions. They will also hear stories of hope and success and learn the basic blueprint to help patients achieve their full potential, through a person-centered approach.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Identify their own personal biases and understand how they can re-frame their relationships with patients who may have untreated infectious diseases, while allowing them access to appropriate treatment resources; and,

  2) Demonstrate how stigma and harmful language affect equity in prevention and treatment of substance use/abuse, while building a more inclusive, judgement-free environment for these individuals – from the use of trauma-sensitive language to person-centered treatment approaches.

• ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PROBLEMS PART I (Supported by Mountain Plains PTTC)
  Carlton Hall

  ENTRADA B

  Session Evaluation

  This training provides an overview of the principles of the environmental approach to preventing alcohol and other drug problems. Through presentations and interactive activities, participants explore evidence-based strategies shown effective in preventing AOD problems. The training also presents promising new environmental strategies focusing on preventing illicit drug problems. Participants examine strategies that may have relevance to their local communities through exploration of their unique local conditions that serve as contributing factors to AOD problems. Special emphasis will be placed on exploring strategies that impact community systems as well as those that impact problems at the neighborhood level.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH (TRIAL ACTION PATHS) TAPs
  Hugh D. Watt, LCSW

  BALLROOM F

  Session Evaluation

  Success in life relies on understanding how Post Traumatic Growth is possible after trials and traumas in life. It is a critical time in life and now more than ever everyone needs support as they manage so many world stressors. With the typical trials and traumas, we all encounter, many are facing struggles with substance abuse, mental health, divorce and suicide. My program can help you proactively address the challenges that many face, strengthening them personally and professionally. Often professionals and those in recovery struggle to balance the pressures they face in their personal lives. Among other things, this course will reveal how you can grow stronger from all sorts of trials and traumas in life. Learn new tools to help you, family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and significant others. Avoid the pitfalls that often harm your personal relationships when you fail to grow after trials in life. Discover easy tips and Trial Action Paths (TAPs) anyone can use to provide hidden benefits in your life. You can learn how to guide others to do the same. Students will be introduced to the books Trial Tappers: Tapping Life’s Trials to Produce Positive Growth. These books contain real life examples and proven tools to help everyone grow stronger regardless of how trials show up in their lives.

  Hugh D. Watt is a 29-year veteran of a joyful marriage, father of three boys, a U.S. Probation Officer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, domestic violence and marriage therapist, author of the Trial Tappers book series, and a certified Critical Incident Stress Management Team Member.

  What you will learn:
  1. Reframe trials to understand overcoming adversity is Post-Traumatic Growth which also increases the ability to overcome future challenges.
  2. Gain an appreciation for life and the strength that can come from overcoming trials and traumas. Real survival stories will help demonstrate new growth.
  3. Identify the importance of positive relationships with supportive others.
  4. Consider the new possibilities that may be possible after life’s trials and traumas.
  5. Identify how others have gained personal strengths and new growth after trials and traumas.
  This beginning knowledge will help professionals, those in recovery, your family and friends.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Explain the theory of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) and how it allows growth, recovery, and wellness in substance abusing populations; and,

  2) Outline the differences between resilience, PTG, vicarious trauma and vicarious PTG and how these concepts can be used to become an ‘expert companion’ to those who suffer from trauma and substance use.

• 11:45 – 12:00 BREAK, CONNECTIONS & EXHIBITS

• 12:00 – 1:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

• MEDICATION FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS IN JAILS AND PRISONS, WHY DO IT?
  VaRonica Little, LCSW; Neiufi Longi, PhD

  BALLROOM AB

  Session Evaluation

  Correctional officers and staff are often just as involved in the frontlines of the opioid epidemic as healthcare providers; and justice involved individuals are disproportionately at risk of having an opioid use disorder and dying from opioid overdose. This session will discuss the needs, benefits and legal implications surrounding the use of MOUD in both carceral and diversion settings. It will also provide a planning and implementation toolkit for jails and prisons, and review multiple ways to start and or expand programming based on your setting.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Discuss the benefits and consequences of starting MOUD programming in incarcerated and diversion settings, as well know the key components of program models and implementation; and,

  2) Access tools for screening and assessment of individuals with opioid use disorders as well as know where sample policies and operating procedures can be found.

• CURRENT RESEARCH IN PLANT MEDICINES & PSYCHOTHERAPY
  Amy de la Garza, MD

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Outline the current research and initial findings around the medical use and potential future investigations/use of various psychedelic agents within plant medicines; and,

  2) Discuss how this ‘medicalization’ of ‘plant medicines’ encroaches on some indigenous traditions which have been used for centuries and how the ‘science work’ needs to be cognizant of these traditions and demonstrate the due respect not only in the research arenas but also in providing ‘guided’ and safe/appropriate ‘treatment’.

• SPIRITUALITY MEETS ASAM & NEUROBIOLOGY [0.5 ETHICS CREDIT]
  Susie Wiet, MD

  BALLROOM E

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Trace the importance of one’s spiritual beliefs in prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use/abuse and be able to assess and incorporate their spirituality without offending and by keeping it apart from religion; and,

  2) Draw the connections between ASAM criteria, neurobiology, spirituality, and the common courses of substance use/abuse treatment and recovery.

• SUICIDE AND OVERDOSE: RESEARCH AND SURVEILLANCE UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER [1.0 SUICIDE PREV. CREDIT]

  Michael J. Staley, PhD; Megan Broekeneier, MPH, CHES

  ENTRADA A

  Session Evaluation

  In this presentation, we’ll discuss recent trends in drug overdose in Utah, including the type of drugs individuals are using in accidental and intentional overdose, as well as an overview of 2022 provisional suicide mortality data. We will also discuss preliminary findings from interviews with survivors of suicide and drug overdose loss.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• UTAH’S MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WORKFORCE: WHERE WE ARE & WHAT WE NEED
  Melanie Beagley, MS; Jeff Shumway; Elizabeth Klc; Santiago Cortez

  AUDITORIUM

  Session Evaluation

  Utah’s mental health and substance use disorder needs currently outweigh the supply of services. Utah has mental health provider shortages in every county and has fewer mental health providers per 100,000 people than the national average. But expanding Utah’s mental health and SUD workforce takes time and effort. This session will explore current gaps in Utah’s behavioral health workforce and discuss innovative solutions the state is exploring to build, expand, and extend the workforce to meet Utah’s growing and changing behavioral health needs.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Discuss current efforts to build, expand, and extend Utah’s behavioral health workforce; and,

  2) Discuss whether these efforts will meet the growing and changing behavioral health needs in Utah and what additional efforts are needed.

• HEALING ATTACHMENT WOUNDS THAT DRIVE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
  Troy L. Love, LCSW

  HALL D

  Session Evaluation

  Join us for an extraordinary presentation delving deeply into the realm of attachment wounds and the role they play in addictive behaviors. Through captivating insights and empirically based-research methods, participants will be led through the intricate web of attachment trauma and the profound impact it has on relationships, self-worth, and overall well-being. Participants will discover practical tools to assist clients in breaking free from the grip of numbing past wounds while fostering genuine connections and nurturing healthy bonds.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Present the six attachment wounds, describe the three genres of negative core beliefs, and demonstrate their interplay on substance use; and,

  2) Incorporate these concepts into a treatment plan along with shame resilience tools.

• REVIVE & THRIVE: STRATEGIES TO RECOGNIZE AND OVERCOME BURNOUT
  Lisa Walker, LCSW; Becca Brown, CPSS

  SUNBROOK C

  Session Evaluation

  Don’t quit; burnout doesn’t have to be permanent. Tools to effectively recognize precursors to burnout and strategies to revolutionize the way you practice.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Explore and apply various tools individuals can use to reduce burnout and maintain their own wellness; and,

  2) Recognize individual stress in themselves, colleagues, clients, and others then implement strategies to reduce its progression and burnout.

• HOW THERAPY CAN REBALANCE THE ADDICTED OR TRAUMATIZED BRAIN
  Hans Watson, DO

  SUNBROOK AB

  Session Evaluation

  Trauma and addiction are two conditions that cause and are worsened by imbalances in the brain. These imbalances include some areas being overactive while other areas are not active enough. Reactivating and balancing these brain areas is necessary for long term healing. Learn a healthy brain balances the function in different areas and how this imbalance prevents healing. Then learn skills to help rebalance the brain and reactivate parts that are hypoactive.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Trace the etiology and paths of non-functionality in the brain when addiction and/or trauma occur; and,

  2) Show how appropriate therapy and medications can improve the brain’s functions in these cases and be able to assess this improvement in order to alter treatment accordingly.

• HOW CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT CREATES A PATHWAY TO FREEDOM AND WELLNESS
  Destiny Garcia; Noella Sudbury, J.D.

  BALLROOM F

  Session Evaluation

  1 in 3 Americans have some type of criminal record, and even old and minor criminal records create barriers to housing, jobs, education, and other opportunities. In this presentation, we will be talking about how Rasa Legal and Clean Slate Utah work together to provide affordable legal services to people with records trying to rebuild their lives. We will also discuss how we are partnering with employers, government partners, and non-profit organizations to provide record clearance services that can help them recruit and retain good talent, achieve their organization’s mission, and support people in their path to long-term recovery.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Explore how a clear criminal record can affect an individuals overall health; and,

  2) Explain how record clearance creates a pathway for freedom from the criminal justice system and improves a person’s health, wellness, and recovery.

• EFFECTIVE FAMILY TREATMENT
  Jenifer Gorder, LCSW

  BALLROOM CD

  Session Evaluation

  Families are complex entities; no two are the same. Equally complex are the effects of addiction on the family system. With such a complex and intricate system, it can be difficult to assess and treat both the family and the person with the substance use disorder. Evidence based research indicates effective interventions for the family aim to reduce the emotional burden for family members and enable them to cope more effectively. To provide these interventions we must first understand the common effects of addiction on the family. These two sessions will focus on the effects of addiction within the family system and the most effective interventions to provide those families effected by addiction. Sessions can be attended individually or concurrently. (other session Thurs. 12pm)

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Define and understand the function of a family. Identify common effects of addiction on the family system; and,

  2) Identify common effects of addiction with the family system. Outline 5 key components of effective treatment interventions for family affected by addiction.

• ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PROBLEMS – II (Supported by Mountain Plains ATTC)
  Carlton Hall

  ENTRADA B

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• PREVENTION TOPIC – TBA

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• 1:00 – 2:15 LUNCHEON & AWARD PRESENTATION

  HALL C

• 2:15 – 3:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

• HOW ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS IMPACT SUBSTANCE USE AND RECOVERY: CREATING AWARENESS OF HOW STIGMA AFFECTS SUD, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ACCESS TO TREATMENT
  Taylor Morsillo, MPH

  SUNBROOK C

  Session Evaluation

  This training is designed so that anyone who engages in it will be able to identify; substance use motivations, recognize the effect of trauma on substance misuse, define stigma and identify its negative effects, recognize strategies for identifying and avoiding stigma, challenge negative beliefs about substance use disorder(s) and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and define recovery and its elements.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Discuss substance use and how stigma can be perpetuated both internally and externally; and,

  2) Identify and change stigmatizing language and communications to reduce stigma and assist those in various stages of substance use/misuse, and their recovery journey.

• UTILIZING ASAM CRITERIA TO ADDRESS WITHDRAWAL & INTOXICATION MANAGEMENT  (AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CARE FOR COUNSELORS AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF) (Supported by CASAT)
  Mark Disselkoen, LCSW, LCADC

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  This training will provide an overview of ASAM 3rd Edition criteria for addressing withdrawal management and intoxication management. Information will also be provided on the upcoming ASAM 4th Edition and how this may impact this level of care. Understanding how to utilize ASAM in the initial assessment, continued service and transfer of individuals will be explored. The training will also focus on utilizing ASAM criteria for withdrawal and intoxication management within an interdisciplinary team focusing on the role of counselor, case manager and peer support specialist as well as other non-medical team staff. This training may also benefit medical staff as it relates to coordinated care with the entire treatment team. This presentation is targeted for beginning, intermediate or advances participants.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• EXCEPTIONAL, BUT NOT THE EXCEPTION
  LeeAnn PoVey; Jessica Brewer; Melinda Stimpson

  ENTRADA C

  Session Evaluation

  Panel presentation with people involved in this campaign, from the Coalition Community Board Chair to the Principal of the school we are focusing on. They will explain how we did it so they can replicate parts that would work in their communities. We will talk about how this enhanced our partnerships with the schools, the school district, and the cities and how this campaign has helped communities come together to celebrate the good things happening instead of focusing on the negative stats.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Show how this campaign enhanced school and communities partnerships; and,

  2) Present how the campaign was rolled out and how it facilitated unity in building protective factors and reducing local risks.

• CLINICAL SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP (Supported by Treatment Centers of America)
  Jennifer Hilton

  AUDITORIUM

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Define the goals and responsibilities of clinical supervision; and,

  2) Identify different models of clinical supervision and how to apply those models with consideration of supervisees’ learning styles, cultural factors, and stage development. Also, describe ways to observe and monitor counselor performance and progress.

• SUBATANCE USE DISORDER + MENTAL HEALTH = DIAGNOSTIC & MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES  (Supported by the Opioid Response Network)
  Marcela Smid, MD

  BALLROOM CD

  Session Evaluation

  This lecture will focus on guidelines for assessing women’s mental health status including possible substance use. We will review how mental health status affects ability to care for self and how providers can take appropriate intervention measures to ensure everyone’s safety and mental health and work collaboratively to this end with the other providers.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• MAT RURAL OPERATIONS: DESIGNING AND RUNNING YOUR MAT CLINIC
  Carolshene Powell, CMHC; Jeannee Hunt, PAC; Chapel Taylor-Olsen, RN

  SUNBROOK AB

  Session Evaluation

  We will be offering a how to on setting up and running an OTP in Rural Utah. This will include details on how to put together Policies and Procedures, navigate and get through the licensing process, and build relationships and partnerships with other OTP’s throughout the state to further ensure your success.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• LIFE AFTER INCARCERATION: A NEW MODEL FOR REENTRY
  Laura Andelin, SSW

  BALLROOM AB

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation will delve into the critical issue of reintegration for individuals transitioning back into society after serving time in jail and explore the factors that contribute to high rates of recidivism and the barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face upon release. The session aims to highlight a ground breaking, transformative approach to post-incarceration reentry, offering insights into the challenges faced by former inmates and innovative strategies to facilitate their successful transition into productive and law-abiding members of society.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Outline the necessary components of a community level re-entry program; and,

  2) Describe one such model in Weber County and demonstrate its effectiveness and outcome measures for program evaluation and adjustments to maintain a high degree of effectiveness and funding for long-term operation.

• UPSTREAM PREVENTION USING THE GOOD BEHAVIOR GAME TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE USE AND SUICIDE (0.75 SUICIDE PREV. CREDIT)
  Elizabeth Hinckley

  ENTRADA B

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation focuses on how to implement upstream prevention methods in communities. This look will focus on the Good Behavior Game and evidence-based classroom behavior management strategy for elementary school students. The Good Behavior Game is a prosocial skills development and behavior management strategy. Teachers who play GBG use a data-driven approach to reduce off-task and aggressive, disruptive behavior and socialize children into the role of student. This program was developed by a 4th-grade teacher in the 1960’s and has data showing a reduction in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use as well as a reduction in suicidal thoughts among adults who played the game as children.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Explain The Good Behavior Game and how it works to prevent substance use and reduce suicide; and,

  2) Show how to implement the Good Behavior Game or similar programs in their school/community.

• FAMILIES RECOVER TOGETHER
  Darlene Schultz (Panel Coordinator); Patrick Cox; Jan Lovett; Jennifer Slack

  BALLROOM F

  Session Evaluation

  Our presentation provides education on Family Support for Addiction Recovery using CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training). Come and learn about USARA’s free structured non-clinical program to support family members and friends who have loved ones that struggle with substance use. We use a peer-facilitated model based on CRAFT and delivered by trained peers with lived experience. Our presentation will include a mini communication lesson where we will demonstrate the importance of conversation over confrontation using the 7 positive communication components. We will include a panel of experienced CRAFT Family Support Facilitators sharing personal stories and success stories from CRAFT program participants and also leave time for Q&A.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Describe the basic structure of the CRAFT Family Support Program supported by USARA and be able to share with others the importance of family recovery ; and,

  2) Explore the research supporting Community Reinforcement and Family Training components in the substance use treatment and recovery arenas.

• DOES RECOVERY MEAN TOTAL ABSTINENCE – IF NOT, WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
  Thom Dunford; Joseph White, PhD; Mindy Vincent, LCSW, MPA; Shanda Francisco, LASUDC; Kristina Groves, LCSW; Jared Kummer, LCSW

  HALL D

  Session Evaluation

  The concept of recovery has been debated for many years and the target for recovery seems to move, and is ever changing. The field of substance use treatment started with the concept that recovery is not achieved unless it is abstinence based. This panel of practitioners will discuss what recovery work means to them, and how recovery principles around the topic of abstinence are implemented into their practices, from many perspectives such as working with American Indians, harm reduction, rural practice, and private practice. This discussion is suited for any level of practice and licensure.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Present the arguments and research, formal and anecdotal, on both sides of this debate; and,

  2) Provide practical information on how to implement person centered recovery practices in treatment.

• HOLISTIC WELLNESS & RECOVERY CAPITAL
  Joe Gorton, CMHC

  BALLROOM E

  Session Evaluation

  The presentation outlines the importance of holistic wellness in recovery and teaches how to take a balanced and strength-based approach to identifying recovery capital in five dimensions of wellness. Participants will reflect on their recovery capital resources while learning how to identify and support clients in finding strengths and deficits in their measurements of wellness.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Identify the importance of focusing on five areas of wellness, identify how to assess client levels of wellness and recovery capital, and create functional interventions and treatment plans around these areas; and,

  2) Complete their own capital assessment and identification of areas of strength and improvement regarding holistic wellness.

• 3:30 – 3:45 BREAKS, CONNECTIONS & EXHIBITS

• 3:45 – 5:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

• PREVENTING SUBSTANCE USE IN THE CONTEXT OF ADOLESCENT BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT
  Jason Burrow-Sanchez, PhD

  ENTRADA B

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation will provide participants with information on the relationship between adolescent brain and behavior development in the context of preventing substance use. Specific topics will include reviewing the most likely substances to be used during adolescence and how developmental factors (brain and behavior) are related to substance use. Participants will be provided with key principles of preventing adolescent substance use as informed by adolescent development.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Participants will be provided with information on the relationship between adolescent brain and behavior development; and,

  2) Participants will be provided with key principles of preventing adolescent substance use as informed by adolescent development.

• SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AT WORK: BALANCING COMPASSION AND COMPLIANCE
  Bob Coursey, JD

  BALLROOM E

  Session Evaluation

  If you’re reading this, you already know about the devastating effects drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are having on our country. When these issues come into the workplace, employers often find themselves in the precarious position of wanting to help the struggling employee, but being unsure what the law requires or allows employers to say or do.

  At this session, Bob Coursey, employment lawyer with Modern Age Employment Law LLC, will discuss the two laws that come into play most often when it comes to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace–The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Bob will explain the legal protections employees struggling with abuse/addiction issues have under these laws, the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees under the laws, and the particularly challenging topic of employees with substance abuse/addiction issues who work in safety-sensitive positions. Bob will also share best practices for employers trying their best to be recovery-friendly workplaces.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Recognize when employees struggling with substance abuse or addiction issues have legal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or the Family and Medical Leave Act; and,

  2) Gain a better understanding of how balance the three goals of: (1) getting the job done safely; (2) treating employees dealing with drug and alcohol issues compassionately; and (3) complying with complex employment laws.

• A WHIRLWIND OF THINGS I THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PERINATAL ADDICTION  (0.25 ETHICS CREDIT) (Supported by the Opioid Response Network)
  Marcela Smid, MD

  SUNBROOK C

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation will be focused on understanding the intersection of substance use disorder (SUD) and its course among pregnant and postpartum people. We will briefly review the neurobiology of addiction and pregnancy/postpartum state. We will discuss the best practices approaches for providing pregnant/postpartum person-centered care in screening and treating SUD, including opioid use disorder and methamphetamine use disorder. We will also briefly review how to establish safety and navigating mandates for reporting substance use among pregnant or parenting people.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Outline some of the critical considerations which must be incorporated into interventions with pregnant and post-partum patients with SUD/OUD; and,

  2) Work with the multi-disciplinary team – medical and non-medical, providing interventions for said patients.

• CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING (1.25 SUICIDE PREV. CREDIT)
  Kaitlin Oliver, LCSW

  HALL D

  Session Evaluation

  Crisis Response Planning (CRP) is an evidenced based practice that can be used as early identification of an emotional crisis, a checklist of personalized strategies to follow during emotional crises, a problem solving tool, and a collaborative strategy for managing acute periods of risk. This CRP presentation will help participants better understand suicidal behaviors and levels of suicide risk. Participants will learn how to create an effective CRP to include warning signs, self-management, reasons for living, social supports, and emergency support services.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• CANNABIS-MARIJUANA: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE AND WHAT FACTS DO YOU NEED TO KNOW IN YOUR PRACTICE
  Clifton Uckerman, LCSW

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  Clifton Uckerman, LCSW is a Utah native and grew up in SLC where he witnessed firsthand the negative effects and impacts of marijuana use on the developing brain and also the detrimental effects of the war on drugs in his community and with marginalized and voiceless populations. Since the legalization of medical cannabis in Utah, Clif has been instrumental in ushering behavioral health services into the “green scene,” the medical cannabis industry, in SLC. This has provided an opportunity for a more welcomed conversation around cannabis in our community and both the positive and negative impacts on the individual, family, community, and organizations as well as the clinical implications and outcomes in behavioral health with all ages. With the reality that cannabis is legal for medicinal uses and especially for trauma and PTSD, and with a wider community acceptance and practice of medicinal use of cannabis, both Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabinoids, we will learn the latest research and education around these complex and often controversial issues to help us strengthen prevention efforts against cannabis-use disorder. Additionally, we will learn how to leverage the legalities surrounding medical cannabis in practice with the latest and emerging research and resources.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Trace the course of cannabis/marijuana in today’s world including the requirements for medical marijuana cards, it’s forms, how it is incorporated into treatment, its interactions with other substances individuals may be using, and the different perspectives; and,

  2) Compare and contrast the neurobiological effects of this substance in youth and adults as well as medical and recreational use and educate others on these facts.

• SUBSTANCE USE IN OLDER ADULTS: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Sara Bartlett, DSW, LCSW

  SUNBROOK AB

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation is designed for beginning substance use treatment professionals or more intermediate professionals with limited experience treating older adults. Attendees will gain knowledge on the prevalence rates of substance use in older adults, basic developmental changes that take place in older adults that affect how they react to substances, and various scenarios in which substance use may emerge or manifest. The presentation will also examine specialized assessment considerations, co-occurring disorders, and elder abuse and mandated reporting. Treatment approaches presented will include a multi-disciplinary, multi-perspective approach. Surveys, case studies and other interactive training approaches will be utilized.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Trace the path of addiction through older adults stages and compare and contrast its presentation, etiology, and nuances with those in other stages of life; and,

  2) Discuss the special considerations which must be incorporated into treatment plans for older adults with an addiction of any kind.

• HARM REDUCTION TODAY: IS IT REALLY ETHICAL? (1.0 ETHICS CREDIT)
  Mindy Vincent, LCSW, MPA

  HALL C

  Session Evaluation

  This session will examine interventions and principles of harm reduction, the ethics behind them, and what the barriers to implementation and understanding of these methods are.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Explain how the concept and models of harm reduction developed and trace its path over the years; and,

  2) Debate the effectiveness and ethics around harm reduction and related ethical dilemmas which face therapists and others working in the various fields of addiction – from prevention to treatment and recovery.

• PAIN MANAGEMENT AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (Sponsored by Opioid Response Network)
  Clarissa Peterson, MPAS, PA-C

  BALLROOM CD

  Session Evaluation

  Acute and chronic pain are commonly presenting problems, and prevalent in populations with substance use disorders. This presentation will review acute and chronic pain, and overview best practices for addressing pain in patients with co-occurring substance use. Topics will include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, screening, and prevention.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• WE RECOVER TOGETHER
  John Garbett, MFA, ASUDC

  BALLROOM F

  Session Evaluation

  The We Recover Together program is designed to help those with substance use disorders and their family/CSOs recover together after treatment. It acknowledges that those with a disorder are at the center of all recovery related decisions and are accountable for updating family/CSOs on their recovery. With the help of an easy-to-follow online curriculum and trained peer coaches the program reframes and energizes the family/CSOs connection into a therapeutic alliance that leads to healing for everyone. Collaborative and practical, We Recover Together is focused on behavior change and uses a well-researched group learning process that has been proven to help overcome the resistance to change. It is designed to be used in a self-directed family/CSO group setting that can start before treatment ends and be implemented after graduation or discharge. The importance of the family/CSOs connection is a recurring recovery and wellness topic that is not being used to its greatest capacity in on going recovery from chronic behavioral health conditions. We Recover Together fills that gap by broadening the focus of recovery from the person who is suffering with a disorder to also include meeting the needs of their family/CSO. The program includes evidence-based skills and strategies to help identify and capitalize on opportunities to bring about ongoing intentional, incremental change.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• LICENSURE, SAFETY & OPLR: WHAT (THE HECK) IS GOING ON?
  Jeff Shumway

  BALLROOM AB

  Session Evaluation

  The newly formed Office of Professional Licensure (OPLR) is reviewing behavioral health licenses this year. This session will share OPLR’s findings regarding behavioral health access, workforce, and safety, and share potential changes that may result. Participants will come away from the session with an understanding of the macro context behind proposed changes to BH licensure and an increased ability to assist their organizations and colleagues to take advantage of such changes to improve patient safety and effective practice.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Present the findings of the just released Business & Labor Commission study around the health and resilience of employees and show how these measures impact client and workforce safety, mindsets, and organizational success; and,

  2) Differentiate the responsibilities of managers from organizations and implement policies, procedures, and practices that build both the organization and individual worker resilience, safety, wellness, and success.

• THE 2023 SHARP SURVEY: INSIGHTS AND KEY FINDINGS
  Mary Johnstun

  ENTRADA A

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation will focus on presenting key findings and data highlights from the 2023 Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Survey, which is a survey offered every other year to students across the State of Utah in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. Please join to learn more about the latest SHARP findings on substance use, risk and protective factors, mental health, health and wellness, school climate and safety, and more!

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• GRANDPARENTS & PREVENTION: THEIR IMPACT & HOW TO HARNESS IT
  Logan Reid, LPS; Stetson Laws

  ENTRADA C

  Session Evaluation

  In what ways did your grandparents have a positive influence on you? Research shows that grandparents can positively impact health and risk and protective factors. This presentation will review the research on the impact/influence grandparents and elderly mentors can have on healthy behaviors of adolescents. Examples of programs/strategies that utilize (or could utilize) grandparents and elderly mentors will be provided. Finally, a tool will be provided to assist coalitions and organizations in facilitating a brainstorm to identify resources and gaps in their community, and create a strategic plan for harnessing the power and influence of grandparents and elderly mentors.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Explore the protective role of grandparents in an adolescents development; and,

  2) Take steps to make grandparents an active part of a comprehensive prevention plan.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH

• 8:00 – 8:30 CHECK-IN, EXHIBITS & SNACKS

• 8:30 – 9:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

• OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATH PREVENTION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS: THE ROLE FOR NALOXONE RESCUE KITS
  Jennifer Plumb, MD

  BALLROOM E

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Review data on Utah’s opioid overdose deaths and its layperson naloxone access laws. Demonstrate how naloxone works to reverse an opioid overdose; and,

  2) Inform individuals how to recognize and treat suspected opioid overdose with naloxone (naloxone rescue kits provided to all who attend)

• PREVENTION’S GRAND FINALE
  Hilton Garden Inn

  Session Evaluation

• COUNSELING ON ACCESS TO LETHAL MEANS TRAINING (CALM) [1.25 SUICIDE PREV. CREDIT]
  Doug Thomas, LCSW

  BALLROOM AB

  Session Evaluation

  CALM Training will prepare you to understand the link between substance use and suicide and train you to reduce access to lethal means is an evidence-based manner for suicide prevention. In addition, you will be able to:
  Explain how reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicide; Identify clients for whom lethal means counseling is appropriate; Describe strategies for raising the topic of lethal means, and feel more comfortable and competent applying these strategies with clients; Advise clients on specific off-site and in-home secure storage options for firearms and strategies to limit access to dangerous medications; Work with your clients and their families to develop a specific plan to reduce access to lethal means and follow up on the plan over time.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• ALL THE FRIENDLY BEASTS: INTEGRATING ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS IN SUD TREATMENT
  Kimberly Emery, LMFT, LAC, CCTS, MAC

  ENTRADA A

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation will give an overview of the benefits of integrating animal assisted therapy into substance abuse treatment. I will review the philosophy of animal assisted therapy, discuss ways to assess if clients are appropriate for animal assisted services, and review the ethical steps for introducing animal assistants into clinical practice. Attendees will leave the presentation with an understanding of what animal-assisted substance abuse treatment may look like and resources to begin building their scope of competency to include animal-assisted interventions.
  After participating in this session, attendees will be able to:
  1. Articulate the benefits of integrating animal-assisted interventions into SUD treatment.
  2. Assess the appropriateness of animal-assisted interventions with various clients.
  3. Follow ethical steps for integrating animal-assisted interventions into practice.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Articulate the potential benefits of integrating animal-assisted interventions into SUD treatment; and,

  2) Assess the appropriateness of animal assisted interventions with various clients and follow ethical steps for integrating them into treatment plans and prevention, recovery and wellness settings.

• RELIGIOUS TRAUMA, FAITH TRANSITIONS, AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS – CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS [1.25 ETHICS CREDIT]
  Jeremy Christensen (Panel Coordinator)

  HALL C

  Session Evaluation

  Religious Trauma and faith transition juxtaposed with substance use disorders can impact individuals, families and relationships in many domains including self-identity/worth, belonging, mental health, physical health, self/relationship/societal trust, etc. Helping clients and families recognize and navigate the many complexities of spiritual trauma, religious deconstruction, personal identity and interfaith relationships are skills that are in increasing demand in behavioral healthcare. Including discussion on ethical considerations for clinicians.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Trace some of the common religious and faith paths of addicted individuals; and,

  2) Consider these issues of religion, faith, and spirituality when working with these individuals in prevention, treatment, and recovery to provide meaningful and effective support.

• FITNESS FOR DUTY: FOLLOWING HR COMPLIANCE & POLICY WHILE REMAINING COMPASSIONATE [.25 ETHICS CREDIT]
  Shanel Long, BS, SUDC (Panel Coordinator); Shawn McMillen, MPA; ASUDC; Courtney Deshotel; Bob Coursey, Esq., SPHR, SHRM-SCP

  SUNBROOK AB

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Describe recruiting practices that may positively or negatively impact the organization and/or candidate; and,

  2) Recite why Arbinger is important when training employees and how it impacts performance and culture.

• PANEL: MY STORY IS YOUR STORY
  Spencer Hansen, MD (Panel Coordinator); Michael Bennett; Ian Lecheminant; Gina Wallraf

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  The presentation will include the stories of 2-3 people with lived experience working through addiction. Our hope is that through a guided, panel discussion, we can engage you in a motivating and hopeful dialogue that elevates your practice and invigorates your sense of honor in working in the sacred space of addiction recovery. This presentation is targeted for everyone.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Provide insights of the substance use journey from initial use through to recovery from individuals who have been through this path/system; and,

  2) Identify the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps of the substance use system and translate that into their own practices to improve client compliance and treatment outcomes.

• BEYOND TRADITIONAL APPROACHES: EXPLORING AI CAPABILITIES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT [0.5 ETHICS CREDIT]
  Brandon Amacher

  HALL D

  Session Evaluation

  Headlines about how Artificial Intelligence is poised to disrupt society are commonplace today but, how can this new technology be applied to the field of substance abuse treatment? This presentation will cover the fundamentals of AI, it’s strengths/weaknesses, ethical implications, and provide frameworks for how AI tools can be evaluated for application to substance abuse.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Trace the development of AI and show how it has, and potentially can, impact the fields of addiction – from prevention to treatment and recovery as well as how it can impact individuals in these areas – both positive and negative; and,

  2) Debate the ethics of these positive and negative consequences of AI in addiction and behavioral healthcare as a whole.

• EMPLOYMENT IS RECOVERY
  Jenny Springman

  BALLROOM CD

  Session Evaluation

  Why is employment an important part of recovery? Why is it sometimes so difficult for our clients to find and keep jobs? Have you ever considered what your life might look like without meaningful employment? Did you know that even people in active addiction can benefit from employment supports? In this presentation, you will learn about evidence-based practices and research findings that support employment as part of recovery from substance use disorder and mental health disorders. Jobs are an important part of the recovery process, not something that should come after treatment completion. Come learn why, ask questions, and get answers. This presentation is geared toward practitioners at all levels.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• 9:45 – 10:00 BREAK, CONNECTIONS & EXHIBITS

• 10:00 – 11:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

• ETHICS; THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT [1 ETHICS CREDIT]
  Tammer Attallah, LCSW

  BALLROOM CD

  Session Evaluation

  The presenter had the privilege of serving on Utah’s Social Worker Licensing Board (DOPL) for several years. From that time on the board, common patterns of well-intentioned practices and interventions were identified that gradually deviated from their intended ethical boundaries and evolved into harmful or unethical behaviors. This concept underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance and ethical considerations in the field of mental health and addictions treatment to prevent unintended negative consequences.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Discuss the most common violations reported to the Division of Professional Licensing in behavioral health; and,

  2) Develop a greater understanding of these key violations. Identify tips to effectively manage those risks from your own organization and practice.

• MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI) INTENTIONAL USE OF AN MI CONSISTENT APPROACH & MI PRACTICE    (SUPPORTED BY MOUNTAIN PLAINS ATTC)
  Paul Warren, LMSW

  SUNBROOK ABC

  Session Evaluation

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Identify clients who may best benefit from Motivational Interviewing Techniques in all levels of care; and,

  2) Role play the techniques and be able to apply them in practice as indicated through the course of interventions.

• SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH: FINALLY, SOME STRATEGIES THAT WILL ACTUALLY HELP
  Sarah M. Coyne, PhD

  HALL D

  Session Evaluation

  The impact of social media on teen mental health is a conversation being at the highest levels. However, social media remains extremely popular among youth, and many parents and educators are left struggling to know what to do. This presentation provides a balanced and nuanced approach to the social media and mental health research and ill provide participants with real strategies to help the youth in their lives use their phones in more positive and healthy ways.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Present the evolution and current status of social media and it’s impact on individuals of all ages including it’s ties to substance use and other risky behaviors; and,

  2) Educate others on ways to safely use these electronic mediums/modalities and mitigate or eliminate their negative effects on individuals and communities.

• CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LGBTQIA+ IN TREATMENT & RECOVERY
  Evan Done; Julia Martinez, LCSW

  BALLROOM AB

  Session Evaluation

  Panel TED Talk. 4-7% of the US population identifies as LGBTQ2IA+, and the percentage for our young people ages 18-26 is as high as 20%. Due to oppression and hardships faced by this community, LGBTQ2IA+ individuals are 2.5 times more likely to experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Conversely, people in the LGBTQ2IA+ community are less likely to access care and face increased stigma and discrimination in the behavioral health care system. This panel discussion will cover the impact of these experiences on the LGBTQ2IA+ community, as well as ways to better serve LGBTQ2IA+ individuals in treatment and recovery from Substance Use Disorders. The panel will draw on their knowledge of research and literature, including a discussion of the minority stress model, as well as personal experience and case studies.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Describe how various barriers and system inequities negatively impact treatment and recovery paths for LGBTQ2IA+ individuals; and,

  2) Discuss ways to adapt their own practices and how to engage in advocacy and legislative actions to improve access, treatment, and recovery for all individuals.

• BEST PRACTICES FOR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS; ONE PERSON AT A TIME
  Spencer Hansen, MD

  GARDEN ROOM

  Session Evaluation

  This presentation will explore how we understand, differentially diagnose, and treat a person with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric syndromes.

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) Present commonly co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and provide accurate differential diagnoses; and,

  2) Discuss the nuances which must be considered with such co-occurrences and design a treatment plan which addresses the multiple issues.

• BENDING THE OUTCOME CURVE IN ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE RATES
  Darin Carver, LCSW; Kimberly Myers, MSW

  BALLROOM E

  Session Evaluation

  The term “bending the curve” suggests targeting an underlying problem such that the upward or even flat trajectory is turned in a downward, positive direction. By using research-based treatments and the application of implementation science physical health has “bended the curve” for populations with leukemia, AIDS, stroke, heart disease, etc. This session will look at the long overdue application of research and implementation science to “bend the curve” in addiction and mental health response rates. Tom Insel, former Director of NIMH, described a large part of the underlying problem this way, “Our biggest task is putting into practice the many things we have learned are effective, closing the gap between what we know and what we do.”

  As a result of participating in this session, individuals will leave able to:

  1) TBD; and,

  2) TBD

• 11:10 – 12:10 CLOSING KEYNOTE: NARRATIVE DISRUPTION – STORYTELLING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE AND AUTHENTIC CONNECTION
  Joseph Green

  HALL C

  Session Evaluation

  Narrative Disruption is the craft of personal, organizational, and societal transformation through stories of lived experience. Joseph Green is a professional storyteller, educator, artistic activist, award-winning poet, entrepreneur, father, and person in sustained recovery. He firmly believes that his ability to disrupt and ultimately re-write the harmful narratives of his past is the reason for his success in recovery, which has become his success in life. In this keynote, Joseph will share stories from his journey and inspire his audience to translate their values into action through their own re-writing and storytelling of their lives.