Thursday, February 16, 2012

REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, 7:45 a.m.

WELCOME, 8:30 a.m

SESSION I, 8:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Effective Treatments for Psychotic Disorders: The Role of Psychoactive Medications in Recovery
Harrell Woodson, Ph.D., Director of the HOPE Adult Program and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
The Menninger Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine

Want to know more about psychoactive medications? Select this session to learn about the contemporary use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of persons with psychotic disorders. Dr. Woodson will also discuss various controversies surrounding the use of medication, as well as the pros and cons of same. This topic is currently being discussed and debated among professionals and the general public alike. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA and NASW approved.(Track 1)

Social Work Ethics, Part 1
Edgar Guedry, LCSW, BACS, ACSW, ChPCA, ACHP-SW
Hospice Associates

Attention Licensed Clinical Social Workers! Join this set of workshops to discuss and interpret scenarios involving ethical dilemmas faced by professionals today. Ethics will be discussed in relation to therapeutic and colleague relationships. NBCC, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 2)

Sexual Behavior Problems in Children
Michael Monic, M.A., LPC-S, LMFT
Private Practitioner

Think sexual problems only occur in the adult population? Think again. This session focuses on the assessment and treatment of juvenile sexual offenders. Various assessment tools and treatment methods will be covered. Those attending will engage in an interactive discussion regarding the recent upsurge in sexual behavior problems in the youth population. Educational information regarding juvenile sexual offender law will also be covered. NBCC ,LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 3)

Common Issues in Counseling Elderly Clients
Alycee Naquin, LPC, NCC
Child-Adolescent Response Team Crisis Screener

Society is aging, but are mental health professionals becoming more skilled in working with elderly clients? Select this presentation to learn about common problems encountered when working with elderly clients. Most importantly, Alycee Naquin will discuss techniques and ethical issues that can make a difference when working with this population. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 4)

BREAK, 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.

SESSION II, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Effective Treatments for Psychotic Disorders: The Use of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions in Recovery.
Harrell Woodson, Ph.D., Director of the HOPE Adult Program and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
The Menninger Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine

Join this presentation to learn about recent advances in utilizing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions in the treatment of psychotic disorders. Presenter will also give descriptions of treatment protocols. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 1)

Social Work Ethics, Part 2
Edgar Guedry, LCSW, BACS, ACSW, ChPCA, ACHP-SW
Hospice Associates

Buying the Lie: The Truth About Human Trafficking
Alliece Cole, Trainer, Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking
Healing Place Church
Katherine K. Green, Assistant Attorney General
Department of Justice

What do you know about human trafficking? Alliece Cole will provide awareness of the scope of human trafficking in Louisiana and the importance of building relationships when working with victims. She will also discuss how the various aspects of the sex and labor industries are interwoven with human trafficking. LMFT, ADRA and NASW approved. (Track 3)

Couple Counseling: A Structured Approach, Part I
Mark DeBord, LCSW
Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health

Select this workshop to learn about a favorite strategy/framework of the presenter in approaching work with a couple. Based on the premise that the couple relationship is one of the most intimate and important of all human relationships, Mark DeBord will discuss a general plan and strategy that avoids simply refereeing the same arguments/behavior patterns in the office that likely occur in the couple’s home. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 4)

LUNCHEON PLENARY, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker:Jody Levison-Johnson, M.S.W., Director, Coordinated System of Care; Department of Health & Hospitals. LMFT, ADRA and NASW approved.

BREAK, 1:00 to 1:15 p.m.

SESSION III, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.

Ethics for Mental Health Professionals, Part 1
Stan Mahaffey, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
Private Practitioner

Part 1 consists of a broad overview of ethics, with comparisons across disciplines and a discussion of clinicians protecting themselves. Even though ethical behavior is universal, subtle differences can be found across the mental health disciplines. Professionals may be acting legally but not be totally ethical. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 1)

The New Look of DSM-5, Part 1
Gary G. Gintner, Ph.D., LPC, Associate Professor and Program Leader, Counseling Program
Louisiana State University

Let’s get ready for DSM-5. Join Dr. Gintner as he reviews major changes in the proposed DSM-5, including organizational changes, the introduction of spectrum disorders, as well as dimensional ratings and changes to specific disorders. Special attention will be paid to developmental issues and changes to child and adolescent disorders such as ADHD, ODD, and conduct disorder. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 2)

Mandatory Reporting: Who Will You Call?
Erika Simon, DCFI, Senior Coordinator
Children’s Advocacy Center
Kristen Couch, M.A., Counselor
Shannon Cox Counseling Center

Think you know exactly what to do when a case of abuse comes to your attention? Join this session to learn how to differentiate among neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse scenarios. Learn how to recognize the signs and risk factors for abuse. Get really clear about the proper procedures for reporting abuse, including what information to report and what agency to call. In addition, various authentic examples will be presented to address challenges frequently faced by mandatory reporters. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 3)

Couple Counseling: A Structured Approach, Part 2
Mark DeBord, LCSW
Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health

One of the most difficult situations is assisting couples in repairing a relationship following infidelity. Part 2 will focus on forgiveness and rebuilding trust. Other skills will be presented that are useful when working with couples beyond establishing the foundation presented in Part 1. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 4)

BREAK, 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m

SESSION IV, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Ethics for Mental Health Professionals, Part 2
Stan Mahaffey, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
Private Practitioner

Part 2 involves a discussion of ethical dilemmas using an ethical decision making model. Participants will hear about the didactic and interactive use of the Ethical Decision Making Model for practical application. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 1)

The New Look of DSM-5, Part 2
Gary G. Gintner, Ph.D., LPC, Associate Professor and Program Leader, Counseling Program
Louisiana State University

Servicing Military Families and the Challenges of PTSD
Kevin Richard, M.A., Counselor
Shannon Cox Counseling Center

Discover the challenges of deployment during the pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment stages. As a former member of the military himself, Kevin Richard will also expose therapists to the challenges of PTSD among guardsmen and reservists and identify effective supports and available treatments. NBCC, LMFT, ADRA, and NASW approved. (Track 3)

Digital Media Strategies for the 21st Century Business
Ned Fasullo, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Transformyx

No matter how impressive, traditional advertising often fails to make the top grade in today’s economy. However, digital media strategies combine traditional mediums with social media, the web, email marketing and more to create a robust messaging platform that really gets the job done. Select this session to learn how to get a bigger return on your advertising investment. ADRA and NASW approved. (Track 4)

Thursday, February 16, 2012

REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, 7:45 a.m.

WELCOME, 8:30 a.m

SESSION I, 8:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Effective Treatments for Psychotic Disorders: The Role of Psychoactive Medications in Recovery Harrell Woodson, Ph.D., Director of the HOPE Adult Program and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry The Menninger Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine

Social Work Ethics, Part 1 Edgar Guedry, LCSW, BACS, ACSW, ChPCA, ACHP-SW Hospice Associates

Sexual Behavior Problems in Children Michael Monic, M.A., LPC-S, LMFT Private Practitioner

Common Issues in Counseling Elderly Clients Alycee Naquin, LPC, NCC Child-Adolescent Response Team Crisis Screener

BREAK, 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.

SESSION II, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Effective Treatments for Psychotic Disorders: The Use of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions in Recovery. Harrell Woodson, Ph.D., Director of the HOPE Adult Program and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry The Menninger Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine

Social Work Ethics, Part 2 Edgar Guedry, LCSW, BACS, ACSW, ChPCA, ACHP-SW Hospice Associates

Buying the Lie: The Truth About Human Trafficking Alliece Cole, Trainer, Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking Healing Place Church Katherine K. Green, Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice

Couple Counseling: A Structured Approach, Part I Mark DeBord, LCSW Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health

LUNCHEON PLENARY, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

BREAK, 1:00 to 1:15 p.m.

SESSION III, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.

Ethics for Mental Health Professionals, Part 1 Stan Mahaffey, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC Private Practitioner

The New Look of DSM-5, Part 1 Gary G. Gintner, Ph.D., LPC, Associate Professor and Program Leader, Counseling Program Louisiana State University

Mandatory Reporting: Who Will You Call? Erika Simon, DCFI, Senior Coordinator Children’s Advocacy Center Kristen Couch, M.A., Counselor Shannon Cox Counseling Center

Couple Counseling: A Structured Approach, Part 2 Mark DeBord, LCSW Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health