DEE - WCSAD - The Fifth Annual West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders

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Please rate the following:

The program was relevant to my work.

Content matched stated objectives.

Usefulness of handouts/AV.

Quality of facilities.

How well did the educational sessions give a balanced view of therapeutic options, including the use of generic names?

If you rated any of the above questions with 'fair,' 'poor,' 'disagree,' or 'strongly disagree' please explain in detail (e.g. session title, speaker name, situtation):

Please rate the speaker(s) as a group. You will have the opportunity to elaborate on an individual speaker in the following question.

Objective 1: Apply clinical skills from a broad range of professional core functions including assessment, therapeutic approaches.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

If you have additional comments regarding the session or individual speaker(s) - e.g. teaching ability, expertise, organization of materials, etc. - please use the space below:

Objective 2: Cite advances in the addiction field resulting from research and practice innovations.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

Objective 3: Discuss key issues such as cultural diversity, gender issues, sexual orientation and age-specific differences in relation to clinician/client interaction.

By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.

By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.

By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.

To identify client presentations likely to create legal and ethical challenges. To identify professional roles and client requests that challenge legal and ethical role definitions- in particular reports, recommendations, evaluations, and other requested

To identify professional/personal issues likely to create legal and ethical challenges. To identify dual relationship issues that can create legal and ethical challenges.

To identify issues with the unit of treatment that create legal and ethical challenges. To identify issues with changes in the unit of treatment over the course of service that create legal and ethical challenges.

describe how the DSM-5 categories of Mild, Moderate and Severe compare to the DSM-IV categories of Abuse and Dependence

Discuss the value of maintaining the DSM-IV Axis system for purposes of assessment, if not for diagnosis

identify the 5 most common mental health disorders that co-occur with substance use disorder

list four considerations in constructing an experiential activity. -identify two sources of a client's resistance to the experiment. -describe two interventions to work with a client's resistance. -discuss the concept of grading an experiment and how to d

identify the key theme a client is presenting. -describe the difference between experiencing enhancing vs. experiencing diminishing behavior and attitudes. -discuss techniques that help a client integrated disowned aspects of themselves. -list four techni

Be able to identify 3 sociometric interventions to lower anxiety of family members

Be able to implement at least 2 sociometric interventions with family members

Be able to implement doubling with family member

Recognize and develop their own sense of building a strong family systems approach to intervention

Be strongly versed in the process of moving a family member into their own therapeutic healing process

See more successful outcomes around family systems that do their own work

list a minimum of 3 factors that influence the cost to society if addiction goes untreated

discuss the basic Policy Making Process in Washington

describe a minimum of 3 methods of effectivley working with the media

Identify signs and symptoms of Alcohol Misuse and abuse of D.O.T testable drugs.

Identify the proper procedures for conducting and reporting a SAP evaluation.

Complete and pass a requalification exam (if applicable).

List the negative consequences of procrastination and perfectionism for individuals, families and work organizations

Explain how procrastination and perfectionism are behavioral manifestations of malignant shame, and describe techniques and approaches to convert malignant shame into motivational shame.

Implement for themselves, and teach to others, the basic principles of a remedial program to reduce or eliminate procrastination in our lives.

Discuss the DSM-V diagnosis, prevalence, profiles, and unique presentations as it relates to children and adolescents for both male and female.

Identify five treatment issues unique to an intensive outpatient setting as well as inpatient setting.

Identify three best treatment practices for working with teens and their families including the benefits and limitations of family-based therapy and integrative family therapy.

develop procedures and what the requirements are for being legally compliant with the operations of a Treatment Facility or as practice as an individual clinician.

Explain what federal and state rules are regarding compliance for billing federal, state and commercial insurance companies and how to prevent become the target of fraud, illegal billing or malpractice.

Discuss what changes have been implemented regarding the ACA and Parity Final Rule as well as changes to state Medicaid Rules and regulations that affect providers in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field.

Explain the distinctions between First and Second Stage Recovery struggles with recovering couples.

List daily practices that help the recovering couple sustain harmony and connection.

Answer questions about universal issues of coupledom for the recovering couple.

Identify three differences treating boys with eating disorders compared to girls.

Identify three medical nutritional management issues specific to working with boys with eating disorders.

Describe three interventions specifically designed to meet the needs of boys who suffer from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder and co-morbid issues.

develop treatment plans from more of a public health model rather than from a medical model

Develop a perspective which fosters a more "People First" approach in relating to clients and view the diagnoses more as symptoms of the problem rather than causes

Gain skills to view clients as doing the best they can with the information that they currently possess as the clinician acts as a new source of information which helps with empowering clients to have a more satisfying life

Discuss the most relevant issues facing opiate treatment providers

identify differences between groups studied that have significant impact on the delivery of treatment services

Describe the research process and it's implementation relevant to their health provider environment

Examine and discuss generational differences in how the treatment process addresses issues in Boomer and older adult groups.

Review both motivation for recovery and barriers to treatment for specific aging populations.

Recognize the process of engagement of Boomer s in treatment and review therapeutic interventions in primary treatment that have informed continuing care and sustained recovery.

Identify signs and symptoms requiring medication evaluation

Identify stages of development which do not require medication.

Identify stages of recovery which are particularly vulnerable for psychological distress

Identify areas in your personal life where you are asleep dreaming you are awake

Learn about specific tools/methods for waking up and experiencing transformation: a change in the way you think, feel, & behave

Have an actual experience of fostering your emotional and spiritual growth

Identify what "Living in Victimhood" looks like

Discuss how to help clients understand the payoffs and costs of responding to life with a victim mentality

Describe techniques to work with clients who are stuck in being a victim.

Discuss the differences between forgiveness and self-forgiveness

List the obstacles to self-forgiveness for those in recovery from substance abuse. The benefits/advantages of self-forgiveness will also be clarified and discussed in detail.

Describe measurable standards for diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders

Identify high risk factors for eating disorders and addictions for those who are in first responder positions.

Recite demonstrated clinical data that show the importance of simultaneously treating co-occurring illnesses such as eating disorders and substance use.

Discuss how the prefrontal cortex and executive functions have been a neglected part of the treatment process

Define executive function theory

Explain how to use executive function theory to aid in long term recovery

define covert incest

describe at least one way covert incest corresponds to addictive behavior

apply 2 clinical interventions for reducing negative effects of covert incest.

Discuss new techniques to help family members identify early warning signs through compassionate prevention/intervention

Compare alternative resources to residential family programs taking into consideration individual family financial

Utilize new techniques to engage family members in the recovery process for long-term success

recognize fundamental differences between traditional (12-step, disease model) treatment and emerging alternatives

observe interview methods that allow a traditional provider to interact with a non-traditional client in a non-confrontational manner

identify the degree of adaptation which could occur with the different fundamental aspects of a traditional treatment approach

List three treatment strategies used in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Describe the conceptual relationship between OCD Anorexia.

Demonstrate at least three skills to develop internal motivation regarding recovery from their Anorexia, OCD, and Substance Abuse.

Discuss the irrational thought processes of the addict

Discuss more effective treatment planning

Discuss didactic approaches to assisting family members to better understand addiction

Discuss the prevalence of shoplifting, employee theft, compulsive shopping/spending and hoarding disorder in the U.S.

Define compulsive shoplifting and employee theft vs. kleptomania and plain thievery; define compulsive shopping/spending and hoarding disorder

List various reasons why people engage in compulsive stealing, spending and hoarding

DISCUSS THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PROGRAMS FOR HAPPINESS DEVELOPED DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF A CHILD'S LIFE.

DESCRIBE HOW THE EGO IS DEVELOPED

Discuss the concept of secondary ain of the eo

Describe the dangers of synthetic (designer) drugs a. Why they are used? b. The chemical components of each? c. The most popular ones on the market.

Discuss the contraptions used among young adults to circumvent drug testing

Explain the history of Synthetics

Discuss science of Neuroplasticity, Neurogenesis, Epigenetics, Energy Psychology and their relevance to addiction treatment in general; specifically demonstrate how this science supports a holistic addiction treatment approach.

Explain the practical uses and effectiveness of a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to addiction treatment.

List effective holistic techniques that addiction professionals can directly use in their practice

Discuss areas of practice within which technology based tools are available.

Describe how to improve their practice by utilizing such tools

Develop the skills necessary to seek out additional tools that can specifically help their practice

Explore substance abuse in older adults including prevalence, etiology, symptoms, risk factors and co-morbidities

Identify barriers and stero-types that interfere with assessment and treatment of older adults

Describe approaches for an older adult treatment program

Explain the unique effects of substance use on the developing adolescent brain

summarize aspects of basic neurotransmitters as they related to addiction and the relation of the brain's "reward centers".

demonstrate basic knowledge of brain anatomy and cerebral functioning, with particular attention to developing executive functions and changes in the adolescent brain (both normal and abnormal).

Discuss a validated model of family system disorder and its attendant trans-generational transmission of impaired coping.

Describe strategies to guide family members toward individualized recovery from family system woundedness and impaired coping.

Choose from a set of realistic and evidence-based outcome measures to incorporate into one's treatment repertoire.

Discuss what is current in the field of interventions

Collaborate on ethics and best practices

Explain the rudiments of starting an intervention business from a legal perspective (Malpractice, fictitious business names, fees, engagements, best efforts clause etc) and ethical perspective (engagement letters etc)

Discuss services (types of), staffing options (independent contractor or paid staff) 3. Discuss the use of social media as a business strategy

Describe the ethics of intervention and discuss the controversy surrounding Trainings, Supervision and Marketing of Services

Demonstrate how to utilize the ACT model in addictions treatment, more specifically eating disorders.

Describe the six core processes of ACT to treat eating disorders and other addictions using the ACT model.

Demonstrate practical psychotherapeutic ACT strategies and interventions.

Define the concept of self-efficacy, and relate it to substance abuse treatment.

Explain the components of the Health Belief Model.

Discuss the value of improving self-efficacy among opiate addicted clients.

identify usique aspects of the Iraq and Afghanistant conflicts contributing to elevated riskof substance use disorders in veterans returning form those conflicts.

discuss the approaches the Military Health System and Dept. of Veteran's Affairs are taking to imporve identification and delivery of care for retunring U.S. Veterans

Discuss the symptoms triad of PTSD, chronic pain and TBI and how this relates to increased risk of substance use disorders.

List pros and cons for residential treatment providers (both in terms of clinical outcomes and risk management) in offering multi-day recreational and/or service expeditions for their clients

Discuss expedition logistics: How many clients, which clients, and at what point in their sobriety can newly sober treatment clients be entrusted to safely participate in overnight service trips or recreational expeditions?

differentiate between EEG biofeedback and Peripheral Biofeedback and describe three different ailments each modality is best suited to treat.

describe the electrical fields emanating from the heart and brain and determine which organ has a stronger electrical field in all mammals, and how this information informs the therapeutic relationship.

describe in general terms, micro current technology and its therapeutic impact on anxiety, depression and insomnia as well as hemispheric synchronization and its impact on severe anxiety states & major depressive disorder

Discuss and desribe the principals of The Law of Sobriety

Incorporate The Somatic Recovery Technique to release trauma from the body

Identify the characteristics of a purpose driven and meaningful life/recovery

Describe three ways prescription medications and drugs impact appetite and overall intake.

Identify two specific physical consequences secondary to substance and alcohol abuse.

Describe the role that adequate nutrition can play in the detoxification process and four nutritional interventions for healing.

Discuss how to recognize active trauma symptoms in patients and families, how they interfere with addiction treatment, and how to integrate trauma interventions into their usual treatment protocols.

Explain how trauma memories are stored and about the relationship between memory systems and trauma symptoms. They will also learn how to target treatment interventions to address symptoms exhibited in each memory system.

Demonstrate the psychological power of having your story witnessed and the catharsis of exposing family of origin trauma.

Demonstrate how complex trauma and trauma repetition was displayed in the Flying Standby performance.

Demonstrate how addiction can be directly linked to multigenerational transmission of trauma through participants retelling their stories through performance.

Describe the policies addressing the use of marijuana as a medication in the United States.

Discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of marijuana when used medically.

Strategize opportunities for providers of addiction treatment to impact medical marijuana policy.

List benefits definitions and how they are applied in ACOs

List states opting in or out of Medicaid Expansion and the Implications

identify and influence the scope of Essential Health Benefits in your state

Identify signs and symptoms of Alcohol Misuse and abuse of D.O.T testable drugs.

Identify the proper procedures for conducting and reporting a SAP evaluation.

Complete and pass a requalification exam (if applicable).

Describe the nature and origins of internalized shame

Explain the difference and consequences of shame vs. guilt

Discuss how shame affects relationships and intimacy, including the therapeutic relationship

identify and explain the stages of family recovery

Discuss family member's developmental tasks for each stage of recovery

List appropriate external support systems for family recovery

Discuss the diversity of extended treatment programs beyond primary treatment as well as how these programs work.

Describe ways of identifying clients who may be appropriate for extended care programs

Explain how to research extended care programs to determine appropriateness for referral

Explain how to use psychodrama with eating disorder clients.

Describe how to use psychodrama with severely compromised eating disorder clients.

Explain how to work with trauma related issues without re-traumatizing the client with psychodrama techniques

Please answer the following:

Do you believe this activity was appropriate for the scope of your professional activities?

Was the educational content scientifically sound?

If faculty spoke about off-label or investigational uses of a product, was that information disclosed to you?

Was the mode of education effective to learning?

If you answered "No" to any of the above questions, please explain.

Did you perceive any product/service/company/commercial bias in any educational session you attended or materials you received?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please detail the situation below (e.g. session title, speaker name):

Were you solicited by sales personnel in an educational room (other areas do not matter) while you attended this educational activity?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please explain in detail (e.g. who, when, where):

How much did you learn as a result of this education program?

What specifically did you learn during this activity that you intend to integrate into your practice?

What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?

What patient/client problems or patient/client challenges do you feel you are not able to address appropriately or to your satisfaction?

What problems are your patients/clients communicating to you that need attention or follow up?

Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?

How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient/client outcomes?

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