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Level 1 - Entry Level Entry level courses for those who have little or limited experience in the addictions or helping field. |
| Level 2 - Intermediate Entry level to advanced. For those with some experience or knowledge in the addictions or helping field. |
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| Level 3 - Advanced For those with substantial experience in the addictions or helping field. Some material is at the clinical level of learning and is suitable for those with post secondary to university level education. |
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| Registrations are now available Courses are now confirmed. Please select your courses then enter in your choices using our registration form. Our Brochure will be mailed out at a later date and will be posted when it becomes available. CLICK HERE to register.  All coursed have been approved by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification (CACCF) for a maximum of 26 Continuing Educational Units (CEUs).NOTE for CACCF Members: (All courses assessed as 23.5 CORE hours except for Course B8 that is assessed as 2.5 addiction related hours) The Institute (Addiction Studies Forum Inc) reserves the right to cancel or reschedule all sessions and courses for circumstances that occur that are beyond our control. |
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Sunday July 8th, 2012 |
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| A1 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 12 Steps and Spirituality Martin Cosgrove |
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| Undeniably and almost invariably while working in the field of Addictions, practitioners will meet clients that have either "tried" the 12 Step model of recovery, or at some point will be referring clients to AA, NA , CA etc . It remains the most widely accessed and influential system of recovery in the industry. Yet, it may very well be the least understood by both clinicians and those suffering from addiction issues. As a "spiritual" program of recovery, it is vital to examine the role that spirituality plays in the lives of our clients. Further, see how the process of engaging in the 12 steps can transform lives and help sufferers to become "happily and usefully whole." Martin Cosgrove is an Addictions strategist and practitioner with over 23 years in the field. Experience ranges from Street Youth and Community intervention work, to structured Withdrawal Management. In private practice for 13 years, developed return-to-work programming and provided family and marital counseling with an emphasis on addictions. Currently, he is the Addictions Specialist with the Assertive Community Treatment Team - St. Joseph 's, Hamilton, working with the concurrent disorder and severely marginalized populus. |
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| A2 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ethics in Addiction Counselling Tom Gabriel ACW, ICADC |
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| Professional ethics that are established, adopted and adhered to not only protect the public, but also protect the counsellor. This workshop will examine and discuss on how addiction counselors can avoid pitfalls and traps that lead to ethical dilemmas. Also discussed will be the “grey areas” that can occur within the counselor/client relationship that can lead to problems. Tom Gabriel is certified internationally as an alcohol and drug counsellor (ICADC) and received his diploma (Addiction Care Worker) from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. His extensive back ground includes 35 years as a former Police Officer that has given him a unique perspective with those who suffer from addiction not only from the streets of Toronto, but also within his own profession when dealing with colleagues and their families during his eight year tenure with his Service’s Employee and Family Assistance Program. Tom has presented in many venues for police agencies, conferences, colleges, private companies and many other speaking engagements. Tom is on the planning committee for the Annual Institute on Addiction Studies, a Member on the Board of Directors for Alpha House (long term addictions recovery home for men in Toronto), and is the Corporate Secretary for the Board of Directors of the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. |
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| A3 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Self-Mutilation – Understanding Cutters Heidi Stanley, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed |
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| Generally misunderstood and causing disbelief, self-mutilation is one of the issues that all counsellors will need to face at one time or another. Often intensely private, self-harmers, themselves, require counsellors who can supress their own revulsion and misgivings and truly are present for their clients. This workshop will help new practitioners understand the issues surrounding cutters, the causes, symptoms, treatment and harm reduction strategies for this unique client group. Heidi Stanley is the Program Coordinator, Professor and one of the original designers of Georgian College’s post-graduate program in addictions counselling. As well as participating on several local, provincial, and national boards and volunteer agencies, Heidi is also a well-respected presenter. With over 25 years of teaching and counselling experience, she has both the knowledge and skills necessary to support individual practitioners and professional organizations in their pursuit of best practices in addictions services. |
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| A4 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Intervening on the Adolescent Abuser: What Works Hamish White CADC, HSC, SSW |
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| In this workshop, strategies that, through experience, have been helpful in supporting youth and families where substance misuse is problematic will be discussed. As well, it will be illustrated the steps from denial to acceptance to sobriety and present how the family and youth are encouraged to participate in an effective recovery plan. Also, how a team approach to help endorse and sustain recovery from first meeting, assessment stage, treatment and after-care will be presented. An overview of why kids use and why they quit will be discussed. Hamish White is a certified alcohol and drug counsellor who has worked in the addiction and mental health fields for the past 26 years. Hamish has vast experiences working with youth and families and is familiar with many excellent resources all over Canada and the United States. He is certified by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation and is the founder, coordinator and director of Recovery Counselling Services. |
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| Keynote Address (click here for details) 7:00 PM - Sunday, July 8th Mark Menestrina MD, FASAM "Addiction Treatment in the New Millennium: From Jail Cells to Brain Cells" Plenary Address (click here for details) 9:00 AM - Thursday, July 12th Greg Purvis M.Sc “Oh, you work in Addiction? That must be…..interesting” |
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| Monday July 9th, 2012 | ||
| B1 9:00 am - 4:30 p.m. (full day session) Anger Management Vivian Cannantaro |
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| Unhealthy expression of anger is considered to be the primary contributor to many societal dysfunctions yet it continues to plague individuals and communities in various ways. Anger takes on many different forms ranging from domestic violence to road rage among various others. This workshop is designed for service providers working with individuals who have difficulty expressing anger in a healthy and productive manner. This experiential workshop offers insightful anger management exercises that will assist service providers in teaching their clients to recognize their own anger as well as develop tools and skills to manage their anger in daily life. Participants will also learn strategies when dealing with clients who are confrontational and express their anger in destructive ways during session. Vivian Cannataro is a trauma counsellor, EFTCert-II practitioner, author, and presenter. She has worked as a front line counsellor and public educator for several years in the Peel region. In her private practise, she specializes in working with survivors of violence and sexual assault. Vivian also delivers presentations to High Schools throughout Ontario educating teens on the long term effects of bullying as well as healthy and unhealthy relationships with a pro-active approach to dating violence. |
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| B2 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Addicted, Crazy or Both? The Challenges of the Dual Diagnosed Mark Menestrina MD, FASAM |
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| This workshop will review the incidence of mental illness as well as drug and alcohol disorders and how to determine when both may be present. The challenges of making an accurate diagnosis will be outlined, and specific examples will be presented to illustrate common pitfalls and pearls when treating this challenging population. The workshop will also review common co-morbid conditions, common psychiatric medications used, and safe prescribing for recovering persons. Dr. Mark Menestrina is a National Field Medical Advisor for Reckitt Becnkiser Pharmaceuticals and is the Medical Director of Southeast Michigan Community Alliance. He has previously served as the Medical Director of the Detox Unit at Brighton hospital, and is a board member of the Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force. He is board certified in Family Practice and is certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He has served as Medical Director for Pathway Family Center and Personalized Nursing Lighthouse and as Secretary for the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine. In 2008 he was designated as a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. In the last 20 years he has been involved in the care of over 20,000 chemically dependent patients and their families. He is a frequent presenter at schools, community events, and businesses and appears on numerous media presentations involving addiction and recovery. |
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| B3 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Listening and Crisis Intervention Skills Bonita S. Frazer, MS, CTS, FAAETS |
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| A crisis occurs when a person faces a situation or event which seems insurmountable, and their coping skills are not sufficient to mitigate their acute distress. This workshop will define crisis and specify the goals of intervention. The concepts of resiliency and hardiness as they relate to helpful intervention will be introduced. As a means of promoting staff well-being, the correlates of violent behavior and safety considerations will be discussed. Effective listening skills, the models of cognitive and affective orientation, and the do’s and don’ts of crisis intervention will be taught. Anecdotal support for recommended techniques will be included in the presentation. Bonita S. Frazer, a clinician with over 30 years experience in the mental health field, is the Mental Health Emergency Planning Coordinator for Erie County. She has experience providing training sessions in various topic areas including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and trauma. Bonita is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and holds credentials as a Certified Trauma Specialist, Police Trainer, and is an ICISF Approved Instructor. Through her volunteer work with the American Red Cross and the Western New York Stress Reduction Program, she has offered critical incident stress management services to victims of disaster and to emergency services personnel who respond to such events. Bonita is also a volunteer with the Canine Therapy Teams of Western New York, the Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team, and serves as Vice President of the CISM Network of New York State. |
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| B49:00 am - 12:00 noon The Temagami Project: Youth Helping Youth Ray Pidzamecky MSW, RSW |
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The presentation will introduce a hand’s on practical intervention that works to empower youth and reduce harm by using the strengths of youth. This is not a theory presentation. Instead it is a hand’s on experience. The major tenet of the program is that by bringing aboriginal and non-aboriginal youth together they will learn from each other and join in strength much like the threats that form a rope. Each must learn to walk in each other’s world and in that way become affective agents of change. The presentation will lay the foundation for service providers to go back to their communities and mobilize their youth in similar ways. |
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| B5 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Externalizing the Problem, Internalizing Personal Empowerment: The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship in Abstinence-Based Addictions Treatment Patrick Smith PhD |
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Research has demonstrated that the nature and strength of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important factors that predict positive client outcome, and that this factor is often even more important than the therapeutic approach utilized. Yet, while many best and promising practices focus on specific skill development and implementation of specific therapeutic approaches, few provide concrete and practical approaches to implementing these skills to maximize the strength of the therapeutic relationship. |
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| B6 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The New Canadian Standard: Registered Substance Abuse Experts (R-SAE) John Streukens, Ph.D.(Ed.), M.Ed., R.Psych, CRHSPP, RSAS, ICCDPD, SAP |
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| In 2011, the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) began to delivery an industry first---the Registered Substance Abuse Expert (RSAE) credential. This session will explore the R-SAE Protocol Process. The Assessment protocol examines the best practices in standardized assessment and recommendation protocols that are diagnostically driven; in environments where US DOT protocols are not required. This program is best suited for ensuring quality, competency, and consistency across any organization. This program was initiated by Dr. J. P. Streukens; he has modified and fine-tuned it to ensure that all clients and organizations are provided with the best resources in the assessment area. This protocol reduces the potentiality of any employee grievance based on an allegation of discrimination. Organizational examples will be presented to demonstrate the “real world” experience of having implemented such a protocol strategy and the qualitative ROI features. Dr. Streukens has 30 yrs. experience in the Substance Disorders field. He recently completed a piece of research in the area of Alcoholism and Spirituality and he is working on the development of a Relapse Prevention Instrument. His work experience has included employment within detoxification & inpatient treatment facilities, EFAP consulting, and private practice. Dr. Streukens initiated the term SAE (Substance Abuse Expert) as a Canadian response to the SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). He continues to provide development and direction to this essential industry process. Dr. Streukens additionally has experience in the development and delivery of Psychological Disability Management Programs. |
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| B7 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Perils of Perfectionism Heidi Stanley, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed |
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| Are you one of those people others call “control freak or anal”? Do you find yourself being the last one working on the task, fussing over the smallest detail, snapping at others who do not meet your high standards? This workshop might be for you! Come and learn about perfectionism, understand the signs and symptoms, the causes, and the unique challenges. Join us to learn some strategies to give yourself the gift of imperfection – and create space to find your joy! Heidi Stanley is the Program Coordinator, Professor and one of the original designers of Georgian College’s post-graduate program in addictions counselling. As well as participating on several local, provincial, and national boards and volunteer agencies, Heidi is also a well-respected presenter. With over 25 years of teaching and counselling experience, she has both the knowledge and skills necessary to support individual practitioners and professional organizations in their pursuit of best practices in addictions services. |
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| B8 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Special Evening Session) Scar of the Feather / Healing Through Song Corene Cheeseman CAG II, CGC, SSW H. Neil Monagued |
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| S.C.A.R. (Spirit, Culture, Attitude, Responsibilities) is a workshop that includes information on the losses and changes experienced by Native Nations since the arrival of other Non-Native Nations. Topics will include residential schools and the changes that have occurred to the various Nations over 500 years. This interactive workshop will also engage participants in a journey of healing through native song. Corene Cheeseman of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan was born and raised on Six Nations in a family of 10 children. A college graduate and Certified Addictions Counsellor, Corene’s background has been in the addictions field for the last seventeen years. She presently is an Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug worker at the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre in Ontario. H. Neil Monague is of the Beausoleil First Nation and has been on spiritual journey for 20 years in which he has gathered much of his traditional teachings from his teachers and surroundings. Dealing with his own spirit has given him the opportunity to embark on a road in helping others to strengthen their own spirit by way of song, drum, and smudge. |
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Tuesday July 10th, 2012 |
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| C1 9:00 am - 4:30 p.m. (full day session) Drugs,Drugs and more Drugs: Pharmacology for Addiction Counsellors Rick Csiernik BSc, BSW, MSW, PhD, RSW |
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| This interactive workshop will begin by examining the biological underpinnings of addiction that make psychoactive drugs such a social issue along with distinguishing between addiction and compulsive disorders. We will examine what exactly pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics mean and why their understanding is critical to be able to fully engage and assist individuals with addiction issues. The afternoon will consist of a review of the groupings of psychoactive drugs highlighted by the winner take all group game, "Reach for the Dope". Professor Rick Csiernik, School of Social Work, King's University College at Western University has written and edited eight books, including Substance Use and Abuse: Everything Matters and Responding to the Oppression of Addiction, authored over 125 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and has been an invited presenter to 200 national and international conferences, workshops and seminars. Rick has been on the King's University College Honor Role of teaching twelve consecutive times, has taught in the McMaster University Addiction Studies Program for 25 years and was the inaugural recipient of the McMaster University Instructor Appreciation award. |
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| C2 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Codependency: A Human Response to Attachment Injury and Chronic Stress Ann W. Smith MS, LPC, LMFT |
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| The term Codependency has been used and abused for many decades now and is ready for a makeover. This workshop will clarify and humanize the concept as a healthy human response to the abnormal experience of instability, insecure attachment, neglect, and overall inconsistency in important relationships due to mental illness, addiction, health, financial distress and other stresses. It is a systemic reaction that can derail all members of a family to varying degrees by focusing on external factors for one’s wellbeing. This workshop will outline and demonstrate an experiential group approach to addressing codependency through the lens of attachment injury. Ann W. Smith is the Executive Director of Breakthrough at Caron, a five and a half day residential personal growth workshop designed to help adults shift destructive life patterns, improve relationships and strengthen self esteem. For nearly 30 years, her focus has been on surrounding addiction, family systems and experiential therapy. Ann is best known for developing innovative residential treatment programs for adults from painful families. She returned to Caron in January of 2009 with her patented Breakthrough program. A pioneer of family of origin and relationship counseling, she was instrumental in designing and directing the original five-day program for Adult Children of Alcoholics from 1984 to 1991 at Caron, which reached more than 14,000 people. The current Breakthrough at Caron program was featured in a one hour NBC Dateline program in March 2011. Ann has a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is licensed as both a Professional Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania. She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. For more than 25 years, she has lectured and provided workshops on topics ranging from addiction in the family to dysfunctional relationships. She is the author of two books titled Grandchildren of Alcoholics: Another Generation of Co-dependency and Overcoming Perfectionism: The Key to a Balanced Recovery. Her blog “Healthy Connections”, currently active on Psychology Today’s website is frequently listed as an “essential read”. |
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| C3 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Addictions and Family Violence: A Collaborative Approach Brad Patterson BA, MBA |
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| The purpose of this presentation is to present an overview of the impact and significance of domestic violence from the perspective of both the perpetrator and the victims of domestic violence. This workshop will provide substance abuse providers with a working understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and how substance abuse impacts this issue. This workshop will also address how domestic violence and addictions intersect within families and will show the contrast between families in addiction vs. families in recovery. This workshop will also show the necessity of collaboration between the substance abuse provider and the domestic abuse services provider for the ultimate good of the client. Finally the workshop will show how children are affected by addictions in the family and the roles that they often assume to deal with the issues. Brad Patterson is the Director of Marketing and New Business for Keystone Treatment in Sioux Falls South Dakota. He obtained a degree in psychology from San Francisco State University, Master of Business from the University of California, Riverside and finally Level III certification in drug and alcohol counseling. With more than 10 years in the treatment industry he has focused his efforts in individual and group counseling, grant writing, and conference presentations. He has developed a post-treatment continuing care curriculum with a book completed (pending publishing), “Your Great Year in Recovery.” |
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| C4 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Working with Aboriginal Clients Susan Barberstock BSW |
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| In this workshop participants will gain an understanding of the Aboriginal world view necessary to facilitate a relationship with Aboriginal people. This will be will achieved by exploring the history of colonization of Aboriginal people in an effort to better understand the challenges that they face today. Susan Barberstock is an Aboriginal woman from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She currently resides in Brantford with her husband and two children. Susan has worked with the urban Aboriginal population for the last 20 years; her experience combined with her education, which is a Bachelor of Social Work from Ryerson University has assisted her in her career path starting with the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres where she held various management positions with the Healing and Wellness program and the Justice Initiatives program. Susan is now the Executive Director of the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre. |
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| C5 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Motivational Interviewing "The Nuts and Bolts" Ian Robertson MSW, RSW |
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| Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a well established evidence-base approach to engaging clients at all stages of change. The MI approach provides counsellors, addiction workers, EAP reps, nurses, mental health workers and other providers with the skills to enhance motivational behavioural change in others. This workshop will focus on the practical approaches or the "Nuts and Bolts" of MI. The goal of this workshop is to enhance practical knowledge, experiential learning and interactive dialogue around the practicalities of MI. Ian Robertson has worked as a counsellor for over 24 years during which he has worked as a substance abuse counsellor at the Niagara Withdrawal Management Centre, the New Port Centre, and as a therapist for mental health services at several local hospitals and community organizations. Besides addictions, Ian has a significant clinical background in adult and children's mental health, trauma and concurrent disorders. Currently, Ian is in private practice and the Niagara Health System as a therapist and clinical educator. Mr. Robertson has been an invited speaker at local, regional, provincial, national and international conferences on topics such as substance abuse, trauma, concurrent disorders, mental health, youth at risk, youth threat assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, organizational trauma-informed practices and forgiveness therapy. |
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| C6 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Identifying and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder Michael Gillis MSW |
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| The Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a widely misunderstood diagnosis in the addiction and mental health fields. Michael Gillis from his years of experience working with BPD will define and help participants identify the BPD Patient. He will discuss the various successful therapeutic modalities being used based on current research and provide resources on education and training. Michael Gillis has been working in the field of addiction and mental health treatment for over twenty years. He currently holds the position of Executive Director of Lifeskills South Florida. Lifeskills is a private, residential, extended care treatment program for adults with co-occurring addiction and psychiatric issues. His clinical expertise is in the development of evidence-based programming utilizing a family systemic approach to treatment. Michael is a graduate of the Boston University School of Social Work. |
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| C7 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Value of Peer Assistance in the Workplace Bill Jacyk MD, FRCPC |
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| Long term remission from an addictive disorder has been shown to be directly related to the frequency and intensity of continued access to Human Resources support of recovery activities. The Civil Aviation Industry has developed a network of peer based assistance ensuring the employee is ready to return into a safety sensitive position. This presentation will describe the design and implementation of such a program from the need of a secure corporate infrastructure to the actual training and delivery of the service within a national corporation. Dr Jacyk graduated from the University of Manitoba where he then became a full time tenured member of the Faculty of Medicine. In 1985 he helped develop and co-ordinate the Physician Health Program for the Manitoba Medical Association assisting many physicians and health professionals enter into their own recovery from substance abuse and other stress related problems. In 2002, Dr. Jacyk received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his work in advocating for victims of abuse through the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness where he recently retired as Chairman of the Board having served almost 10 years as Director and Clinical Advisor. His many achievements include a six-year research project on Substance Abuse and Dependence in seniors, aided in the development of a summer school at the University of Manatoba that is geared toward educating health care professionals in substance use disorders, founding Director of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (as well as a Past President), development of a program at Homewood Health Centre in Ontario for Older Adults and many other achievements. He currently is a consultant to Transport Canada Civil Aviation Medicine assisting pilots and air traffic controllers with a timely return to work after treatment for their Substance Use Disorders. In September 2011 he joined the Greenestone staff as Senior Clinical Consultant to assist in the development of an exemplary program for the treatment of addiction and concurrent disorders. |
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Wednesday July 11th, 2012 |
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| D1 9:00 am - 4:30 p.m. (full day session) Emotional Freedon Technique - Level 1 David Rourke RSSW |
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| Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a powerful technology for quickly resolving emotional distress. It is even capable of relieving physical complaints such as chronic pain, allergic symptoms, and much more. When effective, not only does it do this quickly, but it works without forcing the recipient to repeatedly re-experience the negative emotional state. This treatment is generally permanent, relatively easy to apply, boasts a higher than a 80% success rate and is free of negative side effects. This one-day workshop is experiential and participants will be able to use these procedures immediately. A manual will be provided to participants and a Certificate of Training will be awarded. David Rourke has worked in the addiction and trauma field for 26 years and is the Director of the UFCW Local 12R24 Member Assistance Program. In his position as director, he has developed a Peer Referral training program to educate employees on helping their peers, established easier access to addiction treatment, follow-up support and provided workshops and training on many topics. He has been active with the Institute on Addiction Studies for 25 years as a participant, presenter and as a member of the board of directors. |
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| D2 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Sexual Addiction: Understanding it & Working with it Rob Hawkings MA, MES, MBA |
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| Sexual addiction has received a great deal of media publicity in recent years; but it is still not well understood. In the real world of addicts and affected families, it is kept “in the shadows” by stigma, shame, secrecy, minimization and denial much the way alcoholism was 75 years ago; and yet it is more widespread than is generally recognized. It often co-exists with other addictions (e.g. substance dependency and eating disorders); and failure to recognize it, bring it out into open discussion, and begin addressing it as part of a comprehensive approach to addiction recovery can contribute to chronic relapse. This session will help those working with addictions understand the nature, causes and presentation of sexual addiction, including how it interacts with other addictions; and will give them some practical and proven tools and resources. Rob Hawkings is an Ontario-based counselor, psychotherapist and consultant in private practice whose specialties are addictions and adult resolution of childhood trauma, with sub-specialties in sexual addiction and working with male survivors of sexual abuse. As a Program Development Specialist from 2000 to 2005 at Bellwood Health Services in Toronto, Rob developed Canada’s first in-patient treatment programs for sexual addiction and for military veterans with concurrent substance dependency and combat-related PTSD. Rob has trained with Dr. Patrick Carnes, a ground-breaking researcher, author and clinician in the sexual addiction field. |
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| D3 9:00 am - 12:00 noon The Perfect Storm: When Trauma & Addiction Collide Greg Lubimiv MSW |
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| The person who is suffering from a Trauma/PTSD or Addiction Disorder is caught in a storm which produces pain, isolation and a disconnection from the world and themselves. However, when both of these disorders coexist there is a biological, physical, emotional and psychological tempest which often leads to a poor prognosis. The connection between Trauma and Addiction is highly correlated and this workshop will explore the current research of each disorder, the complications that arise when they are comorbid and what current best practice, emerging practice and innovative practice is being used as intervention models, strategies and tools. Objectives: To learn about most current research/conceptual frameworks related to Trauma and Addiction, to understand the biology of Trauma and Addiction and how they interconnect, to understand the challenges the comorbidity of the two disorders presents, to become aware of the current interventions being used to work with the two disorders when they are comorbid and to be aware of the key concepts to build into interventions being used with this population. Greg Lubimiv is the Executive Director of the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families, a children’s mental health centre in southeastern Ontario. The Phoenix Centre provides a wide range of services including, day treatment, respite care, intensive services, early years programs, outpatient and prevention. Greg has over 30 years of experience in children’s mental health and child welfare where he has been involved as a clinician, trainer and administrator. Greg has specialized in the field of play therapy and family therapy and has authored a number of books and articles on this and other topics. Over the last 6 years the a military clinical team under the direction of Greg has been working with Base Petawawa Military families and become a leader in working with issues related to military experiences and life, such as trauma, grief and loss and re-unification. Greg graduated with his Bachelor of Social work from Laurentian University and later with his Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. He is a certified play therapist and supervisor with the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy and was presented with the Monica Hebert Award for contributions to the field of Play Therapy and in 2007 was identified as one of the top 5 Play Therapists in Canada. In 2006 he was recipient of the Liz Manson Award for contributions to the field of children’s mental health. In 2007 he received the Base Commander’s Commendation for services to military families. |
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| D4 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Intervene or not to Intervene. . . that is the Question Maureen Brine Reg. N, ICADC |
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| A Guided Intervention is a procedure used to save the life of someone who is unaware or in denial of an alcohol, drug or other process addictions. It can be equated to the use of C.P.R. to treat cardiac arrest – an intervention is Concerned People Responding. Participants will be taught about the power of interventions as a method of interrupting the progressive, destructive effects of addiction rather than waiting for the person to “hit bottom” and will be shown how an intervention is a gift of love from family, friends and co-workers. Maureen is a well known and respected Canadian psychotherapist, Addictions Counsellor, Interventionist, Consultant and Educator. She is also an Imago Relationship therapist who works with couples in recovery. She has been in successful private practices since 1985 in both Vancouver and Toronto. With over 35 years of experience in the addictions field, Maureen has vast knowledge and expertise. She is a former Director of the Donwood Institute Treatment Centre in Toronto. In 1985 she was certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (Canadian Certification C.A.D.C.) and then in 1989 was certified as International Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (I.C.A.D.C.). Maureen continues to enjoy her work in addictions. She is currently launching an Imago Workshop called “Recovering Your Connection – a Getting the Love You Want Workshop for Recovering Couples”. She is also writing a book on addictions, and relational healing. |
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| D5 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Distress Tolerance Skills in 15 Minutes Mark Weiss B.Sc., MD |
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| Teaching clients with mental health disorders to regulate their emotions can greatly benefit the therapeutic alliance. The challenge is how to teach simple distress tolerance skills within a 15 minute time frame that might allow clients “to ride the wave of difficult emotions” without engaging in harmful behaviours. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy developed by Marsha Linehan is an evidenced-based treatment for clients with borderline personality disorder, which has developed a series of skills to help clients learn to cope with distress. These skills can be enormously beneficial to clients with a history of addiction, trauma or mood disorders. This workshop will present an approach to teaching simple and basic distress tolerance skills that can be taught in your office within a 5 to 15 minute time frame. These skills will include learning to use simple breathing techniques, distractions, self soothing, as well as other techniques that can be added to a client’s repertoire on an incremental basis on each visit. Mark Weiss B.Sc., MD is the Medical Director at Bellwood Health Services and a psychotherapist whose work focuses on the medical and psychotherapeutic management of addiction. Dr. Weiss also maintains an interest in the management of anxiety disorders and the way in which anxiety and addiction are inter-related. His approach to emotional healing finds its roots in the psychology of mindfulness. Dr. Weiss has obtained training with John Kabbat-Zinn and Dr. Zindel Segal in both Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. He has also obtained training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a newer form of CBT that emphasizes the role of acceptance in emotional wellness. Dr. Weiss also holds certificates from Mount Sinai Hospital Institute of Psychotherapy in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Harvard University in Basic and Advanced Mind Body Medicine. Dr. Weiss has lectured to many healthcare professionals about mindfulness-based interventions in psycho-therapy, including the Ontario Medical Association, the General Practitioners Psychotherapy Association, and Addictions Ontario. |
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| D6 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Practicing Presence Jody Raven |
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| With so much emphasis on supporting others, we can often miss the support we need to continue our work effectively and to live our lives in ways that balance and nurture us. Our clients look for this modelling from us. Unfortunately, there is little focus on how we can be supported in our conventional training and practice. One of the most powerful inner resources we have is our presence. For most of us, this is the smallest aspect of our training. This workshop will introduce you to the basic practice of mindfulness and specific techniques for grounding and connection. This will allow you to be more supported in your work and more effective with your clients. Jody Raven is a teacher, trainer and therapist who works and lives in Bancroft ON. Throughout her 28 years of diverse practice, Jody has sought to enhance her training, effectiveness and presence through yoga practice, psychotherapy training, mindfulness work and variety of other healing paths. In 2003, Jody completed the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy program for the Treatment of Trauma which has mindfulness as one of its key practices. Jody has built a life and practice rooted in mindfulness and currently teaches mindfulness practice both formally in groups and informally in her psychotherapy practice. She has recently created a sound recording of guided meditations called “The Mindful Path”. |
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| D7 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Women and Addiction Christine Courbasson PhD |
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| Women with addictions often struggle with additional issues than men. They start abusing alcohol and other drugs for different reasons than men and may face more situations that trigger substance use. Yet, they have been under-represented in research studies. While there is a lack of research on women's stories of how they recover from addiction, the existing literature suggest that they recover by replacing addiction with another passion in their lives. In this workshop, issues specific to women with addiction will be discussed. We will explore useful strategies that can help women to achieve and maintain recovery as well as increase women ability to experience joy. Dr. Courbasson is a Registered Psychologist with the province of Ontario. She is currently the Director of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy Centre in Toronto as well as Adjunct Faculty at Adler Graduate Professional School. Dr. Courbasson is dedicated to helping individuals cope with difficulties and achieve optimal well-being. She works with clients to build on their strengths and capacity for resilience. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University and she was the recipient of a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in the Concurrent Disorders Service, investigating the predictors of treatment success. After participating in the intensive training in dialectical behavioural therapy by Dr. Marsha Linehan and her team in Seattle, she applied this treatment to individuals with concurrent substance use disorders and personality disorders, researched it and adapted it to individuals with concurrent eating and substance use disorders. Subsequently, when working as a staff psychologist at CAMH, she helped to establish the Eating Disorders and Addiction Clinic in 2000. She later developed a mindfulness based cognitive behavioural treatment for individuals with concurrent substance use and eating disorders and a cognitive behavioural treatment for substance users with social anxiety. She has worked in a variety of settings from the small community health centre to the largest mental health and addiction treatment center in Canada. She has held various positions not limited to the Head of the Eating Disorders and Addiction Clinic, Director of Training: Clinical Psychology Practicum Training Program at CAMH, Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and Adjunct Faculty at several universities in North America and Europe. She is involved in the training of clinicians in assessment and the application of various treatments for mental health and addiction problems. She conducts workshops for professionals, is the author of a number of scientific articles and book chapters and has lectured on a variety of topics related to her clinical and research interests. She has also appeared in various television and radio programs. |
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| Thursday July 12th, 2012 | ||
| Plenary Address (click here for details) 9:00 AM - Thursday, July 12th Greg Purvis M.Sc “Oh, you work in Addiction? That must be…..interesting” |
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Closing ceremony and BBQ Farewell lunch will follow the Plenary Address . . . |
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