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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009

10:30-12:00pm EARLY ARRIVER BONUS SESSIONS

A Pain Management 101 –
Kevin Wandler, MD

B Hidden Impact: Identifying Non-Apparent Disabilities in Correctional Populations –
Shannon Trierweiler, MS

C Is Abstinence Really the Goal in Early Recovery –
Bob Ferguson, BS


12:30-2:00pm REGISTRATION

2:00-5:00pm EXHIBIT HALL AND BOOK STORE OPEN

2:00-5:00pm SESSION I

A
Rehabilitation Counseling, Substance Abuse and Disabilities

Anthony R. White, PhD, CRC,
Tim Gust, PhD, Dave Schaad, MS and Staff


B Alcohol Dependence and Alcohol Use Disorders: Etiology, Differential Diagnosis and Treatments –
Gary G. Forrest, EdD, PhD

C
Psychopharmacology Update – Thomas L. Jewitt, MD

7:00-8:30pm SESSION I (cont.)

A
Tobacco Use in Chemically Dependent Patients: Implications for Treatment and Recovery –
Libby Stuyt, MD

B Spirituality and Mental Health – Christopher R. Keith, BS, MDiv.

C The ACME Model; Addiction Case Management Examined –
Brad Osborn, CAC III

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009

8:00am EXHIBIT HALL
AND BOOK STORE OPEN

8:00- 9:00am REGISTRATION OPENS

9:00- 9:15am SESSION II
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS –
Gary G. Forrest, EdD, PhD & Staff

9:15-10:30am

A Keynote I: Understanding, Assessing
and Treating Complex PTSD and Addiction –
Jerry A. Boriskin, PhD, CAS

10:30-10:45am
SOCIAL BREAK Exhibit Hall

10:45-12:00pm SESSION III

A Keynote I:
Jerry A. Boriskin, PhD, CAS (cont.)

B Voices in Near Death Experience –
Mitchell B. Liester, MD, PC

C
Sex in Recovery –
Jack Mumey, MA, MAC, CAC III

12:00-1:30pm LUNCH
(on your own)

1:30-3:00pm SESSION IV

A Keynote II:
The Difficult Patient –
Bruce Carruth, PhD, LCSW

B TBI, PTSD and Comorbid Substance Abuse: Assessment and Care Strategies –
Thomas L. Jewitt, MD

C Understanding Addiction and Recovery Through a Child’s Eyes –
David W. Meggitt

3:00 - 3:15pm
SOCIAL BREAK Exhibit Hall

3:15-5:15pm SESSION V

A Keynote:
Bruce Carruth, PhD, LCSW (cont.)

B CB Motivational Strategies in the Treatment of Gambling Disorders –
Michele Packard, PhD

C David W. Meggitt (cont.)

D Ethics Update: Dual Relationships and Practice Specialties/Scope of Practice – Jan Shaad, LCSW

6:00-7:30pm
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Co-hosted by Psychotherapy Associates PC and the Crowne Plaza Hotel
All attendees are invited
Exhibit Hall

7:45-9:15pm SESSION VI

A
Bi-Polar Disorder: The Roller Coaster of Life –
Elliot S. Cohen, MD

B From Coffee to Chocolate: How Cross Addictions and Food Intolerances Impact Recovery –
Martha Rosenau, BS, RD

C A Jungian Perspective on Addiction: Living at the Mercy of the Gods –
Stephen K. Witty, PhD

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009

7:45-8:45am "EYE OPENER" BONUS SESSION

A
Twelve Step Programs: 101
John Shotts, CAC III, NCAC II


8:00am - 5:30pm
EXHIBIT HALL AND BOOK STORE OPEN

9:00-10:30am SESSION VII

A
Integrating Spirituality, Faith-Based and Traditional Eating Disorder Treatments –
Dena Cabrera, PsyD and Travis Stewart, LPC, MATS

B Infidelity and Betrayal: Understanding, Assessing and Treating Sex and Porn Addicts –
Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT

C Bi-Polar Disorder, Major Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Abuse: Treatment Update –
John L. Fleming, MD

10:30-10:45am SOCIAL BREAK
Exhibit Hall

10:45-12:00pm SESSION VIII

A Dena Cabrera, PsyD and Travis Stewart, LPC, MATS (cont.)


B Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT (cont.)

C EMO Teens: Worshiping Depression and Celebrating Self-harm –
David Brown PhD, LPC, LAC

D Anabolic Steroids and Performance Enhancing Drugs – Robert E. Banks, PhD

12:00-1:45pm SYMPOSIUM LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
SelfCare for Behavioral Health Professionals –
Dick Dillon

*Please pre-register by Thurs.,
January 29, 3:30pm, Room TBA, 1 CEU


1:45-3:00pm SESSION IX

A
Dena Cabrera, PsyD and Travis Stewart, LPC, MATS (cont.)

B DBT Integrated Care Model for Adolescent Substance Abusers –
Linda Kumley, MC, LPC, CAC III

C
Psychotherapy of Anxiety Disorders –
Larry E. Wellman, EdD

D EMDR in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, PTSD and Trauma –
Jan Schaad, LCSW

3:00-3:15pm SOCIAL BREAK
Exhibit Hall

3:15-5:00pm SESSION X

A
Prescription Drug Abuse –
Charles Shuman, MD

B Sleep and Alcoholism: The Role of Sleep in the Development, Maintenance, and Relapse of Alcohol Use Disorders –
Robert N. Glidewell, PsyD, CBSM

C Motown, Mozart and Mood: Connecting with the Soundtrack of Your Life –
Molly Lord

D Structural Family Intervention Strategies –
Mara Lehnert and Howie Madigan


7:30-9:00pm BONUS SESSION XI

A Keynote III: Can We Talk? Working With Addictions and Multicultural Issues: Seeing Others More Clearly by Looking at Yourself –
Mark S. Benn, PsyD

B "Working with Resentment, Fear and Relationship Problems in Early Recovery" -
Michael Dinneen, LCSW, CACIII

9:15pm-? OPEN AA/SELF HELP RECOVERY GROUP
(Open Meeting)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2009

9:00-10:30am SESSION XII

A Keynote IV: The WDE System of Reality Therapy in Pretreatment, Middle and Advanced Stages of Recovery: Practical, No-nonsense Counseling and Therapy –
Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD

B Psychological Trauma and Addiction Recovery –
Bruce Carruth, PhD, LCSW

C Management of Substance Use Related Psychosis –
Thomas L. Jewitt, MD


D Violent Juvenile Offenders: Assessment and Treatment Strategies –
Birget Fisher, PhD

10:30-10:45am SOCIAL BREAK

10:45-12:00pm SESSION XIII

A Keynote:
Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD (cont.)

B Bruce Carruth, PhD, LCSW (cont.)

C Rebuilding a Positive Quality of Life –
Tim Gust, PhD

D Counseling 3.0: Exploring a Brave New “Virtual” World –
Dick Dillon

12:00-1:15pm LUNCH
(on your own)

1:15-3:15pm SESSION XIV

A Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD (cont.)

B Eating Disorders: How to Accept Yourself, Heal Your Suffering, and Reclaim Your Life – Teresa J. Marshall, PhD

C Keeping the Tools Sharp – Caterina Spinaris, PhD, LPC

D Resources, Outcomes and Successful Treatment for People with Disabilities –
Dave Schaad, MS

3:30-4:15pm CLOSING REMARKS AND REFLECTIONS
Gary G. Forrest, EdD, PhD, Staff and Attendees

Schedule Subject to change