2020 FMHCA Annual Conference Brochure by FMHCA

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Each year since 2013, I’ve watched the attendance at FMHCA’s annual conference increase steadily from 120 to 600 while other annual conferences dwindled in attendance, and the number of exhibitors and sponsors has tripled during that same timeframe! I’ve often wondered if it’s because others are having the same experience I have each year. At every FMHCA conference, I feel enlightened by new Information from quality presenters, inspired by the passion and commitment of my colleagues, nurtured by the guidance of the FMHCA pioneers who have worked in this field since the 70s and 80s, and energized by the hope and promise I see in the students and interns who attend each year. This is not just an event for CEs; its a fellowship, a laboratory of innovation and ideas, a meaningful experience, and a celebration of our profession and everything it stands for. Welcome, and make yourself at home. You belong here. Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CRC, CCMHC President, 2019-2020 Chair of Education, Training, and Educational Standards Committee Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) 4

• Provide a system for the exchange of professional information among mental health counselors through newsletters, journals or other scientific, educational and/or professional materials • Provide professional development programs for mental health counselors to update and enhance clinical competencies • Promote legislation that recognizes and advances the profession of mental health counseling • Provide a public forum for mental health counselors to advocate for the social and emotional welfare of clients • Promote positive relations with mental health counselors and other mental health practitioners in all work settings to enhance the profession of mental health counseling • Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of minimal training standards for mental health counselors • Promote scientific research and inquiry into mental health concerns; • Provide liaison on the state level with other professional organizations to promote the advancement of the mental health profession • Provide the public with information concerning the competencies and professional services of mental health counselors • Promote equitable licensure standards for mental health counselors through the state legislature 2019-2020 FMHCA Board Members Aaron Norton President Erica Whitfield Past- President Deirdra Sanders-Burnett President-Elect Darlene Silvernail Treasurer Kathie Erwin Secretary Joe Skelly Regional Director Northwest Region Cindy Wall Regional Director Northeast Region Elisa Niles Regional Director Southwest Region Bobbie Hayes Regional Director Southeast Region Michael G. Holler Parliamentarian

MISSION STATEMENT & BOARD MEMBERS

Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) is the State Chapter of American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). FMHCA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the professional needs of Florida’s Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Its sole purpose is to promote the profession of mental health counseling and the needs of our members. The mission of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association is to advance the profession of clinical mental health counseling through intentional and strengthbased advocacy, networking, professional development, legislative efforts, public education, and the promotion of positive mental health for our communities. The purpose of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association is to:

ATTENDEE SERVICES & POLICIES

Badges and Admittance Official FMHCA Conference badges are your admission to all functions associated with our registration and must be worn at all conference events. Only individuals registered and wearing the appropriate badges may attend events. Badge Pick-up Visit Conference Kiosks, located in Salon C, for all badge corrections, on-site registration/ badge pick-up. **Pre-Conference Sessions Only! Wednesday 3:00pm-5:00 pm Thursday 7:00am-8:30 am Regular Conference Thursday 11:30am-4:00pm Friday 7:00am-10:00am Saturday 7:00am-10:00am Exhibit Hall Please visit our exhibitors and sponsors. FMHCA exhibits are scheduled for Friday 7:00am to 6:30pm and Saturday 7:00am to 6:30pm in the first floor Grand Ballroom courtyard area. Speaker Clause The planners and sponsors of this convention assume no responsibility for the comments expressed by the speakers/presenters, nor do they accept responsibility for the content or reprinting of any materials used or handed out during the conference. Cell Phone Policy In consideration of all of our attendees, we request that cell phones, pagers, etc. be turned off during all conference sessions and breakouts. Smoking Policy Marriott is a smoke-free environment. Designated smoking areas are located outside the side door and front door exits. In Case of Emergency There is a house phone located in every meeting room. Dial “0” to be connected to the hotel operator. Accommodations Complimentary in-room high speed Internet access, non-smoking and ADA accessible rooms available, individual climate control, two -line telephone with data-port and voicemail, 6

AM/FM clock radio, remote-controlled TV with cable, in room coffee, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board; outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, exercise room, jogging and bike trails, minutes away from Orlando’s shops, Champion golf courses, and theme park attractions. Movie theatre, day spa, restaurants, and shops are within walking distance. Should you need any special accommodations, please visit the registration desk. Guest Services Complimentary parking, business center, concierge, guest laundry and valet services, room service, gift shop and lobby store, safe-deposit boxes, soda, ice, and vending machines Luggage Storage Upon checking out of the hotel, you may check your bag (s) with the Bellman. ATM Location The ATM machine is located on the first floor to the right of the front desk. Hotel Lounge and Restaurant Options • Bistro 1501: Offers daily menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. • Cobalt’s Martini Bar: Offers light fare and an extensive selection of martinis and worldclass wines. • Espresso Lounge: Offers Starbucks beverages and Grab and Go lunchboxes. FMHCA Grievance Statement All grievances and inquiries will be handled on an individual basis and evaluated on their merit. Individuals, companies, and organizations wishing to file a grievance or a complaint will be asked to submit such grievance in writing to Florida Mental Health Counselors Association on the www.FMHCA.org website.

HOTEL FLOOR PLAN

How Do I Get My CEUs???? Step One: Sign into Conference Kiosk; legibly sign your name and confirm your license number. Step Two: Complete "Conference Evaluation". This is the form that FMHCA will use to report CEUs to CE Broker, so ensure that you have answered the feedback questions for each break-out session you attended. (Note: You will be able to find Evaluation Forms on the FMHCA website.) Evaluations will be completed electronically. Please note that evaluations are completed collectively at the end of each day. For Example there will be one evaluation survey for Friday 02/07 and another evaluation survey for Saturday 02/08. You will complete your evaluation at the end of the day Friday and/or Saturday. If you attend a break-out session for Domestic Violence, Medical Errors, HIV/AIDS, or Ethics, there will be a separate sign-in sheet and evaluation completed at the end of the break-out session. Step Three: Submit completed evaluations electronically once completed. Certificates will be issued via email. If at any point during the conference you have questions about this process, please visit the registration table in Salon C or talk to a conference volunteer. All clock hours will be reported to CE broker by Friday 2/14/2020, 5:00 PM EST (based on participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completion of evaluation) Certificates will be e-mailed to attendees by Friday 2/14/2020, 5:00 PM EST (based on participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completion of evaluation)

THURSDAY & FRIDAY AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY AT A GLANCE

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Greetings Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Deirdra Sanders-Burnett, Ph.D., LMHC-President-Elect Welcome to Florida Mental Health Counselors’ 9th Annual Conference! FMHCA is the State Chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. FMHCA is the only counseling organization dedicated to meeting the professional needs of Florida’s Clinical Licensed Mental Health Counselors and their clients. This distinctive organization is strategically focused on advocating for mental health professionals, delivering quality professional development training, facilitating the exchange of professional information, monitoring and influencing legislate activity that advances the profession of mental health counselors, and promote research that enhances practitioners skills to deliver evidence-based treatment to their clients and advocating for CLMHC’s scope of practice on the state level. We welcome you take advantage of the rich experiences offered at FMHCA’s Annual Conference. Engage in dynamic pre-conference workshops. Challenge yourself to enhance your skills as you attend training designed to meet your unique professional development interest. Connect with and collaborate with fellow experts in the profession. Learn about innovative techniques and develop skills that will equip you to meet the mental health care needs of the clients we serve. Familiarize yourself with current and upcoming legislative initiatives. Interact with our board members to enhance your knowledge about our trailblazing organization. We would look forward to getting to know you. Enhance your knowledge about the benefits of joining your local and state chapters. Celebrate your professional identity as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor equipped with knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat mental health disorders and other co-occurring conditions. You are to be commended for your ability to collaborate with other stakeholders to promote systemic change and improve public health. I extend a heartfelt thank you to this year’s Conference Planning Committee for making this event possible, our expert presenters for their willingness to share their knowledge, our vendors for their support, and our members who are committed to advancing the vision and mission of FMHCA. Again, welcome and thank you for attending FMHCA’s conference designed with you in mind. After the conference, maintain the connections that you established during the conference. Enjoy your conference experience!

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KEYNOTE

Rachel Needle, Psy.D. 8:00AM-9:30AM 1.5 Clock Hours GRAND BALLROOM

Dr. Rachel Needle received her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She received her B.A. in psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University. Dr. Needle is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist in private practice at the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida. She is also the founder and executive director of the Whole Health Psychological Center, the Clinical Director at Seacrest Recovery Center, and the Executive of Legislative Compliance for Transformations Treatment Center. Dr. Needle is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology in three programs at Nova Southeastern University. She is the founder of the Advanced Mental Health Training Institute, and Co-Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, which provide continuing education to Mental Health professionals and Sex Therapists around the world. Topic: Sex on Your Couch! What to do When Sexual Issues Show up in your Office Description: Sex and sexuality are often overlooked in graduate school training programs. Many mental health professionals do not learn about sexual function and dysfunction or how to address the topic of sex with clients. This keynote will cover why the topic of sex is still so taboo in our profession and what to do when sex enters your office! Goals and Objectives: Explain why sex is taboo among mental health professionals List 6 integral sexuality related questions to ask during conducting a sexual history Describe Basson's model of sexual response

SALON E: Topic: Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence: Exploring Trauma Reactions and Treatment Options Presenter: Victoria Siegel, MS, LMHC, LPC and Kelly Dambra, MA, LMHC Description: This presentation reviews the basics of human trafficking and domestic violence including definitions of the different types of trafficking and various forms of abuse and risk factors that make victims more vulnerable. Presentation will explore how human trafficking currently exists in Florida as compared to the country at large and how human trafficking and domestic violence can interrelate. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to identify victims of human trafficking and domestic violence by reviewing warning signs and appropriate questions to ask to potential victims. Case examples will be reviewed and explored to assist providers in understanding how to apply what is taught in training into their clinical practice. Attendees will review the barriers to victims reporting, potential trauma reactions victims may experience and relevant treatment options. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Define human trafficking and domestic violence and it's prevalence within Florida. 2) Identify risk factors, warning signs, and impact on victims. 3) Evaluate appropriate treatment modalities and considerations for working with this population. SALON F: Topic: 1. Creative Therapies for Trauma Counseling 2. Thrive! Resilience Factors for People and Organizations Presenter: Dr. Kathie Erwin, LMHC, NCC, NCGC and Maureen Pollard, MSW, RSW Description: 1. Trauma impacts neural pathways and disrupts emotional responses that can lead to behavioral and psychological disorders. Explore ways to by-pass defenses and engage neuroplasticity with creative therapy techniques as an entry or adjunct option to talk therapy. Dr Bessel van der Kolk, a leading researcher in neurobiology of trauma, uses theatre and martial arts as some of the creative options to support trauma clients. This experiential workshop demonstrates creative therapy techniques for trauma counseling including sand tray, therapy rocks, affective images and therapeutic journaling. Attendees have the option to participate in these techniques and receive electronic â&#x20AC;&#x153;process cue sheetsâ&#x20AC;? to initiate creative therapies with individual clients or groups. 2. While rewarding, work in high-stress, trauma-exposed environments may at times contribute to profound emotional and physical exhaustion. This experience can impact an entire workplace as those affected become increasingly dispirited and disengaged, leaving them more prone to errors in judgment and performance. This workshop will provide participants with an overview of factors that contribute to personal and organizational resilience, effective strategies to help team members manage the emotional toll of this work, and practical approaches to enhance organizational resilience. Course Goals & Objectives: (1) 1) Recognize creative techniques suited to age, dexterity and acceptability for each client. 2) Develop a strategy to incorporate creative therapy in trauma counseling. 3) Evaluate effectiveness of creative therapy for trauma counseling. (2) 1) 12 factors involved in personal resilience. 2) 6 factors that contribute to organizational resilience. 3) 4 effective debriefing and engagement strategies, as well as ways to help an employee who is struggling. 4) More than 15 practical activities designed to enhance organizational resilience.

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9:45 AM-11:45 AM | 2 Clock Hours SALON A&B: Topic: The Guilt of Ambivalent Reactions: Healing Ambiguous Loss in Transgender Families Presenters: Maria Giuliana, LMHC and Nicole Kratimenos, LMHC Description: Although family members vary in their degree and pace of acceptance of a transgender family member, most struggle adjusting to the change in their identity as a family. When individuals come out as transgender spouses and children may be affected regardless of their own gender identity or sexual orientation. Couples or family counseling may assist spouses and children in processing the grief and guilt they may be experiencing simultaneously and guide families in making accommodating adjustments to the changing gender identity of a spouse or parent. When a child, teenager or young adult comes out as transgender, parents and siblings also make accommodating adjustments in their identity as a family. Many reactions may include grief, shame, anger and worries about their family. Counselors can help family members of any age by validating their ambivalent feelings and by providing information and resources about being transgender. (Carlozzi, 2017) This presentation will include experiential exercises that focus on the use of The Relationship Tree that may be used to assist families of transgender persons in processing the losses associated with transitions. (Peterson & Goldsberg, 2016) Course Goals & Objectives: 1) After having attended the workshop, participants will be able to explain ambivalent guilt reactions and ambiguous loss as it relates to the transgender family and demonstrate The Relationship Tree as an experiential approach to grief counseling related to the family member. 2) After having attended the workshop, participants will be able to select a series of narrative questions to pose that helps clients reinterpret experiences with emphases on growth from the past and hopes for the future. 3) After having attended the workshop, participants will be able to evaluate relationship trees representing memories of relationships with lost loved ones to discussion and enhance client insight into bereavement. SALON D: Topic: The Clinical Mental Health Counselor's Decision Matrix for Clients Presenting with Medical Marijuana Cards Presenter: Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CCMHC, CRC, CFMHE Description: In the United States, medical marijuana is now broadly or partially legalized in 28 states, though it remains illegal under federal law. Variation in state and local laws can create confusion for mental health counselors. Additionally, many counselors were trained to be attuned to the dangers and drawbacks of potentially addictive substances such as marijuana, yet we also sometimes work with clients suffering from debilitating biomedical conditions who might benefit from medical marijuana. This training was designed to provide counselors with a decision tree for choosing an appropriate course of action when working with clients presenting with medical marijuana cards. Attendees will be given a copy of a decision matrix for counselors encountering medical marijuana use in treatment settings and shown how to use it in practice. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Describe the difference between medical THC and CBD. 2) Identify potential benefits and drawbacks of medical marijuana use in mental health treatment settings. 3) Utilize the a decision matrix to determine how to address medical marijuana use in treatment settings.

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11:45AM-1:15PM | 1.5 Clock Hours RSVP EVENT “LUNCH & LEARN” SALON A & B: Military Panel Topic: Military Sexual Trauma Symposium Presenters: Maria Giuliana, LMHC, Greg Dawson Ph.D., Tiffany Davis, Bonnie Walker, Jennifer Tharpe and Ellsworth Williams Description: Veterans Counseling Veterans will prevent a forum of subject matter experts on Military Sexual Trauma. The panel will consist of Military Sexual Assault Survivors, Clinician with military background. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Increase education and awareness on Military Sexual Trauma: Improve Clinical understanding of sexual assault of military women and men to debunk the misconceptions, myths and stigmas associated with military sexual assault. 2) Increase knowledge on MST Treatments: Identify evidenced based treatments for MST. 3) Bridge the gap of understanding between civilian and military sexual assault survivors: Explain Military culture and barriers for sexual assault survivors. RSVP EVENT “LUNCH & LEARN” SALON D: Student Panel Topic: Preparing for the NCMHCE Licensing Exam Presenter: Linton Hutchinson, LMHC, NCC Barton J. Bott LMHC, NCC ICGC-II Stacy Frost, Life Coach Description: You’ve finished your Master’s Counseling Program, started or finished your hours but there's that pesky exam, right? We will be going over everything you ever wanted to know about the NCMHCE, teach you Sim Mapping and finally go through an actual simulation while you're here at the conference! Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Students will be given an overview of the NCMHCE. 2) Students will learn SimMapping to analyze a case study. 3) Students will complete a simulation using the techniques acquired. SALON E: Government Relations Panel Topic: Your Voice, Your Action, Your Profession. How the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association Champions for Mental Health Professionals Presenter: Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH, Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CRC, CCMHC, CFMHE Description: Panel Discussion led by the GRC Chairwoman pertaining to current national and state issues facing FMHCA members including 1) Medicare parity 2) national counselor licensure endorsement process, 3) counselors in the VA and military, 4) use of the term “psychological” in Florida, 5) LMHCs and court-appointed forensic evaluations and 6) insurance reimbursement rates. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Point to specific legislative issues being supported by the GRC in the 2020 legislature. 2) Engage participants in the task of contacting personal legislators, including local, state and national delegation through the use of social media and direct email. 3) Educate participants on future concerns for MH Counselors, and how to engage with personal legislators to cosponsor bills that are currently before congress.

for children between the ages of 10 to 14 years, and by 21% for emergency department visits (Torio, C., Encinosa, W., Berdahl, T., McCormick, M., & Simpson, L., 2015). Involuntary commitment has been linked to psychotic disorders, violent and hostile behaviors, suicidal ideation and parental substance use problems (James, A., 2019). Additionally, being admitted for a presentation of aggressive behaviors was greater in girls which have often been associated with childhood adversities including abuse (Rytilä-Manninen, M., Lindberg, N., Haravuori, H., Kettunen, K., Marttunen, M., Joukamaa, M., & Fröjd, S., 2014). A majority of the children and adolescents admitted under a Baker Act do not meet criteria for long-term stay and the state now requires them to be seen within 12 hours of arriving at a mental health facility to decrease the length of stay at a psychiatric hospital (Florida Department of Children and Families, 2017). This experience can decrease the willingness for children and adolescents to seek help in the future. It is vital to find new preventative ways of providing services and education to children and adolescents in ways that are receptive and appropriately address their feelings. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Presentation will strive to inform the participants of the leading factors for adolescent hospitalization. Further, participants will be able to describe and differentiate between in-patient treatment programs and all other levels of care. 2) Parental involvement or autonomy? Discussion including an ethical approach to decision-making when assent is involved. 3) Presentation will provide the participants with tools they can use to educate children and adolescents on ways to express their thoughts or feelings. SALON D: Topic: Using Artwork and Mandalas to Enhance Counseling Presenter: Amy Bucciarelli, MS, ATR-BC, LMHC Description: Visual art is a non-verbal form of communication that can bring forward dynamic selfexpression and rich symbolic content that can inform the therapeutic process. Art is most commonly used by counselors in work with children, but this session will overview strategies for using art with clients across the human lifespan. Participants will learn how to select and use art media strategically and effectively within the counseling session. Specifically, this session will focus on how to use mandalas as an art-based tool that assesses a client’s state of consciousness, safely contains thoughts and feelings, and how mandalas viewed through human developmental theories can guide verbal processing and self-exploration. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Choose appropriate visual art media and facilitate mandala-making with clients using art therapy-informed best-practices for artmaking in counseling sessions. 2) State at least three ways mandalas can be used to enhance the client therapy experience. 3) Summarize how human developmental theories can inform the use of mandalas with clients in session and for clinician self-care. SALON E: Topic: An Exploration of HIV/AIDS and Ethical Issues 1:15PM-3:15PM | 2 Clock Hours Counselors Face SALON A&B: Presenter: Cortina Peters, LMHC, CLC, CSE Topic: Let’s Think Prevention: Tools and Treatment for Description: In today’s time HIV/AIDS is a treatable Adolescents in Psychiatric Crisis. preventable disease, but nonetheless still a fatal disease; Presenter: Adriana Bovee, LMHC and Chelsea Fullilove, meaning that there is no known current cure. It is important MS for mental health professions to be knowledgeable when it Description: Mental health hospitalizations of children and comes to treating client’s who may be infected with HIV/ adolescents continues to rise by a national estimates by 50% AIDS. This interactive course has been specifically designed 16

describe treatment strategies for PTSD presented in the workshop. SALON F: Topic: Access the Power of Your Subconscious Mind Presenter: Do any of us truly understand the treasure that exists within our own minds? How do we gain access to things that may seem beyond our reach? How do we learn how to bend reality so that we can not just solve problems but live a life destined for greatness? This workshop will help you begin to understand ways to unleash the incredible power of your subsconcious mind. Start to improve your health, relationships, finances and more by gaining access to solutions that have always been accessible to you. Course Goals & Objectives: 1)Learn how we shape our reality by our thoughts. 2) Discover mindful strategies to own your own mind. 3) Create a visualization map to begin a journey of future success and prosperity. SALON GH: Topic: The Ethics of Working with Alternative Relationships & Family Systems: The Danger of Pathologizing Alternative Lifestyles Presenter: Michael G. Holler, MA, NCC, CFMHE, CCCE, CCMHC, LMHC Nicki Line, LAPC, NCC, CST Patsy Evans, A.P., L.M.H.C., Ph.D. Description: The purpose of this Presentation is to examine & strategize new paradigms for working with people in alternative lifestyle, relationships and family systems. Do you work with individuals, families or relationships? Well that pretty much covers all of us! But, even if we don’t expect it, sooner or later someone will present us with a lifestyle with which we are not familiar, or one that actually may make us uncomfortable. In this presentation we will discuss concepts, formats and concepts that challenge us in ways that may cause us to rethink our approach and understand how to adhere to ethical principles as we work with these populations. We will present scenarios for exploration and explain the basic principles of how to make sure we adhere to ethical standards. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Explain & list the various alternative lifestyles that may present themselves in relationship therapy. 2) Explore ethical processes and dilemmas & how to think through solutions in these special populations. 3) Explore ethical dynamics regarding countertransference in working with alternative lifestyles.

3:30PM-6:30PM | 3 Clock Hours SALON A&B: Topic: PTSD As A Disorder of the Future Presenter: Colin Ross, MD Description: In this workshop, Dr. Ross will explain how PTSD can be understood as a disorder of the future, and treatment strategies that follow from this perspective. He will explain the survival functions of flashbacks and hyper-arousal within this perspective. He will also review the history and limitations of the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. Techniques and strategies will be illustrated through case examples. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Attendees will be able to describe how PTSD can be understood as a disorder of the future. 2) Attendees will be able to describe limitations to the DSM-d criteria for PTSD. 3) Attendees will be able to 17

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for mental health professional to address the basics of STIs, HIV/AIDS, Outline strategic objectives and prevention strategies to addressing HIV and STIs, and explore sociological implications of Societal Stigmas. Current information about HIV/AIDS, including definitions, transmission, types of virus, how a person becomes infected, progression, evidence that HIV causes AIDS and the origin of HIV/AIDS will be reviewed. This course also focuses on the law verses ethics, reporting ethical violations, and ethical issues specific to mental health professionals. Prevention concerns are addressed recognizing special populations. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Have an understanding of ethical issues and dilemmas that specifically affect the mental health professional, and be knowledgeable of the profession’s stance when addressing issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. 2) Discuss the role of the therapist in counseling those with HIV, including how to implement "client centered" counseling, identify key issues in counseling and how to address family issues, mental health disorders, legal issues surrounding discrimination and stigma and end-of-life issues. 3) Identify the steps in the ethical decision making process and apply these steps to professional practice. SALON FGH: Topic: What Every Clinician Should Know about Effectively Assessing and Managing Suicide Presenter: Kent A. Corso, Psy.D., BCBA-D Description: Managing suicidal patients can be a highly stressful experience for clinicians. Yet, the last ten years of research in the field of contemporary suicidology has provided concrete strategies for predicting risk among individual patients or clients. This demonstration type session will help bolster clinicians’ comfort and skills in the assessment and management of suicide by using the most recent research. Through demonstration, role play, didactic and discussion attendees will learn how to use the appropriate and standardized language for discussing suicide, potential instruments and resources to assist in risk assessment, how to effectively and efficiently assess risk, determine treatment disposition, develop a crisis response plan and identify evidence-based interventions. By the end of the session, attendees will be provided concrete tools and handouts and will be able to: Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Discriminate between nonlethal morbid ideation and suicidal ideation. 2) Explain the importance of discussing ambivalence and reasons for living. 3) Integrate what they’ve learned using risk assessment and appropriate standardized language in a role play to assess a client’s risk. 4) Apply what they’ve learned to help a person (in a role play) construct an effective crisis response plan.

THANK YOU BRUCE LAW FIRM, P.A. Welcome Reception Sponsor

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KEYNOTE

Keynote: Elvis Lester, MA, LMHC, NCC, MAC, NBCFCH

7:30PM-9:00PM 1.5 Clock Hours GRAND BALLROOM

Elvis Lester is the “first and only” Licensed Change Master designated by Dr. Richard Bandler for his dedication and work in the field of hypnosis and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). He provides training in Hypnosis (Ericksonian and Design Solution Hypnosis™) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) through his 8-Day Licensed Practitioner of NLP In Hypnosis and Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP In Hypnosis programs as well as TranceMastery™ Hypnosis Practitioner Certification Immersions (6-Day programs). His unique courses combine NLP and Hypnosis with an experiential focus on deep integration of techniques and the models of influence known as the Meta Model and Milton Model language patterns. Programs are approved by the State of Florida for LCSW, LMFT and LMHC (491 Board), Licensed Psychologists (490 Board) and the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) as well as NBCC and NBCCH. With over 30+ years’ experience working firsthand with clients in private practice as a changeworker and healing arts professional, Elvis provides participants the opportunity to tailor their experience in his trainings to their desired state outcomes and vision of success. The format is highly personalized and offers multiple opportunities for question and answer sessions, personal change work and definitely deep trance experience for yourself This is what sets Elvis’ trainings apart from other trainings. For more information view his bio at http://www.execulearn.com/elvis_bio.php. For information on upcoming trainings or to register call 813-221-5466 or email elvis@execulearn.com . Topic: Hypnotic Evening - Taking Care of Trance with Elvis Lester Description: Join Elvis for a wonderful evening of Change & Trance where You will "Access the Mind Zone" to create a space inside for more creativity & Experience Trance for more Presence & Peace of Mind. Come Learn: “How You Do Trance” & Self-Hypnosis, How to Positively Alter Your Mental & Emotional States, How to use Hypnotic Phenomena such as Time Distortion, Age Progression & Hyperesthesia (Heightened Positive Sensation). Goals and Objectives: Identify/describe 5 Foundations of Hypnosis & how to integrate into your practice Identify & experience 5-10 Indicators of Trance Learn & Demonstrate 3 Rapid Trance Induction Techniques, 3 Trance Deepening Techniques & 3-5 Hypnotic Phenomena in “trance”; Learn & Demonstrate how to reorient & awaken from a trance experience

STUDENT POSTER BOARD SESSION

Tawfiq Co-Presenter: Valentina Iturriaga, Malaya Monk University: Florida State University 17. Presentation Title: Trauma and Aggression in Youth: A Review of Current Literature and Recommendations Presenter: Malaya Monk Co-Presenter: Caroline Spitz, Valentina Iturriaga, Dania Tawfiq, Lisa Norzea, Alexandra Haves University: Florida State University 18: Presentation Title: Effectiveness of Adolescent Use of Mobile Telephone Applications for the Self-management of Suicidal Presenter: Olivia Eto Co-Presenter: Kacey Monagas, Alexandra Haves University: Florida State University 19: Presentation Title: No place called home: Contextualizing the impact of deportation and the need for counseling and social Presenter: Valentina Iturriaga Co-Presenter: Dania Tawfiq, Malaya Monk, Emily Crenshaw University: Florida State University 20: Presentation Title: LGBT youth homelessness: Education, awareness, and counseling interventions Presenter: Paige Hespe Co-Presenter: Caroline Spitz University: Florida State University 21: Presentation Title: Self-Care and Burn-Out Prevention to promote Counselor Resilience Presenter: Kristin Carson Co-Presenter: Angela Brinton University: NLU 22: Presentation Title: Moving the Geriatric Population to Succeed Presenter: Odalis Romero University: Nova Southeastern University 23: Presentation Title: Maltreatment: An exploration of the Psychiatric and Neurological Effects and the Importance of Early Presenter: Tania Alaby-Varma University: Nova Southeastern University 24: Presentation Title: What the Silence Hides: Shame -Release and power of Creative interventions in our Culture and Clinical Presenter: Ksenia Kogan University: Southern New Hampshire University 25: Presentation Title: The Use of Biofeedback and Mindfulness Treatments for Veterans Who Have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma Presenter: Joshualin Harrison Co-Presenter: Jenine Kopet, Smith Doell University: Troy University 26: Presentation Title: LGBTQIA+ Older Adult Community Center Therapeutic Program Model Presenter: Renee Z. Richter University: University of Florida 27: Presentation Title: The interesting connection between trauma and occupational therapy Presenter: Maura McGlynn University: Divine Mercy

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6:30PM-7:30PM 1: Presentation Title: Are Locus of Control at Work and Perceived Conflict Related? Presenter: Amy Pell University: Carlos Albizu University 2: Presentation Title: The Effects of Postural Control on the Psychosocial Benefits of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Presenter: Michelle Palomo University: Carlos Albizu University 3: Presentation Title: Determining One's Self: Does Race Matter? Presenter: Charles Ramos University: Carlos Albizu University 4: Presentation Title: Does Gender Reveal Differences in Work Locus of Control? Presenter: Coral La Rosa University: Carlos Albizu University 5: Presentation Title: Locus of Control at Work: Does Age Matter? A Comparison of U.S. And Caribbean samples. Presenter: Gregory King University: Carlos Albizu University 6: Presentation Title: Cross-cultural perceptions of Happiness At Work (HAW): Brazil & USA Presenter: Lorena Araujo Vasconcelos Co-Presenter: Toni DiDona University: Carlos Albizu University 7: Presentation Title: Investigating Work-place Related Self-efficacy Presenter: Nick Hall University: Carlos Albizu University 8: Presentation Title: Youtube and Therapy: Can Having a Youtube Channel Help Teenager Mental Health? Presenter: Kathryn Dionne University: Divine Mercy University 9: Presentation Title: The Missing Link: Applying Cultural factors in family counseling to decrease juvenile delinquency Presenter: Danna Demezier University: Florida Atlantic University 10: Presentation Title: Let's Talk About Sex: A Review of the Implementation and Effects of Sex Education Across the Lifespan Presenter: Madison Piorkowski University: Florida Gulf Coast University 11: Presentation Title: The Impact of Microaggressions on Substance Abuse Levels in African -American College Students Who Attend Primarily White Institutions Presenter: Arianna Emanuel-Wright Co-Presenter: Noel Magwood, Dania Tawfiq, Lisa Norzea, Valentina Iturriaga University: Florida State University 12: Presentation Title: The perfect consequence: Examining negative effects of perfectionism in college students Presenter: Noel Magwood University: Florida State University 13: Presentation Title: Adverse Childhood Experiences, the long-term physical and mental effects of trauma, and the age of onset Presenter: Caroline Spitz Co-Presenter: Paige Hespe, Emily Crenshaw, Maylaya Monk, Charlotte Stephens University: Florida State University 14: Presentation Title: Intersection of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Presenter: Charlotte Stephens Co-Presenter: Kacey Monagas, Malaya Monk, Ari Emanuel-Wright, Caroline Spitz University: Florida State University 15: Presentation Title: Emotional Dysregulation in Eating Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder Presenter: Kacey Monagas Co-Presenter: Olivia Eto, Charlotte Stephens, Dania Tawfiq, Noel Magwood 16: Presentation Title: Childhood psychological, physical, and sexual maltreatment in adult severe obesity and dysfunctional eating. Presenter: Dania

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Ralph Carson, CED-RD, RD, PhD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior Clinical and Research Advisor to ERC (Eating Recovery Center and the Binge-eating treatment and recovery (BETR) program. Dr. Ralph Carson is a clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist with over 40 years of experience in the treatment of addictions, obesity and eating disorders. Prior to joining ERC, Dr. Carson was the Executive Director of FitRx in Brentwood, Tennessee, an outpatient program for people of size struggling with both medical and psychological complications of binge eating. He is also a clinical consultant to Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and contracts with Bradford Health Services in Warrior, AL as a consultant to their pain unit. In addition to his successful clinical practice, Dr. Carson is committed to community education and teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals specializing in exercise therapy, sports nutrition, eating disorders and obesity. He was a faculty member of the University of Alabama at Huntsville for over 20 years and a nutritional advisor to numerous university athletic departments (university of Alabama and Tennessee). He is a working board member of iaedp and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in nutrition (2019). He speaks regularly to professional and lay audiences alike in the US and internationally. Dr. Carson is the author of Harnessing the Healing Power of Fruit and The Brain Fix: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Matter with Your Gray Matter, and has published more than 20 articles and book chapters. Topic: Psychophysiology of Hope and Happiness Description: Affective neuroscience is the study of how emotions are generated by the brain. Brain imaging (fMRI, dtMRI, voxel based morphology, and PET scans) explores pockets of the brain where emotions develop and provide a detailed neural schematic. By mapping how the brain generates and processes emotion, it may unfold ways people might use the power of their own minds to overcome the crippling impact of depression and anxiety and may even improve their physical health as well. Many research studies have been carried out on negative types of emotion such as depression, stress and trauma. On the other hand, research on positive types of emotion has not been studied as much. As of late, studies on happiness are now getting more attention. People are in control of reaching ultimate happiness by following three components: pleasure, engagement and meaning. There are numerous parallels between spirituality, psychotherapy, 12- step models and authentic happiness the at may influence a restructuring of our brain and hence provide healing. Goals and Objectives: Describe the ways that emotional stress damages the brain Illustrate how the amygdala and left prefrontal cortex provide an explanation for emotional balance Propose a theory on how to insulate our brain from over exposure to harmful brain chemicals

Description: 1. Parenting in many Cameroonian homes incorporates the extended family system which has been hailed as important for helping children develop a strong sense of social responsibility and learn respect both within the confines of the same system and without (Amos, 2013). While this is valid, this approach to parenting comes at a huge price to individuals, families and the society at large. Following interviews conducted with teenagers and young adults in Yaoundé, Cameroon, one down side of this system is the inhibiting role it plays in the development of secure attachments which children need to properly confront and deal with challenges in childhood and adulthood. It is now common knowledge in the mental health and social science fields that lack of secure caregiver-child attachment can lead to many problems in childhood and later in life (Levy and Orlans, 2014). Using case studies from clinical work among adolescent and adult victims of trauma in Cameroon, this paper associates the low resiliency quotient in this population to lack of secure childhood attachments and further argues that helping parents become more intentional about being psychologically, emotionally, and biologically attuned to the needs, emotions, and mental state of their children is critical to ensuring the emergence of a more resilient generation. After defining concepts, it shall proceed to explore the issue in depth and end with practical recommendations for mental health workers and parents. 2. As mental health professionals, it is critical to assess all compounding variables that lead to domestic violence and build our awareness of groups actively combatting domestic violence. The purpose of this presentation is to report on the findings of Evangelical Christianity’s role in intimate partner violence and the backlash of the progressive feminist movement within the church. Gender roles play into the issues of intimate partner violence and more conservative readings of scripture which view the man as the head of the family and the wife as a submissive partner. In the wake of cultural movements like the Me Too Movement and Time’s Up, there is also a movement of Christian feminists in evangelical communities calling for change in how women are viewed and treated within the church. Course Goals & Objectives: (1) 1) Explore the relationship between childhood attachment and trauma later in life 2) Discover factors that contribute most towards this reality in the Cameroonian context. 3) Learn the different interventions that work in the treatment of adolescent/adult trauma rooted in attachment issues. 4) Contribute ideas towards some of the prevailing treatment challenges in the African context as a whole. (2) 1) The presentation will address and define differing elements of domestic violence, such as emotional abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, and sexual coercion, and the messages sent from the evangelical communities passively or actively condoned these types of behaviors. 2) The conclusion of the presentation will address counselor roles in combating abusive ideologies with care and compassion when they are founded in religious beliefs of clients. .

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9:45 AM-11:45 AM | 2 Clock Hours SALON A&B: Topic: Healing Rhythms: Drum Circles in Counseling Presenters: Stephanie K. Scott, Ph.D., LMHC Description: This presentation spotlights the use of drum circles for affective training, raising self-awareness, and catalyzing healing. It opens with a brief history of drum circles as clinical interventions and personal development tools, including a discussion of their use from group, systems, and existential perspectives. Following the discussion of foundational considerations and empirical support, there will be a significant experiential component, with attendees participating in a drum circle. The last 15 minutes of the presentation will include processing the experience with fellow participants. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Explain theoretical foundations drum circles in counseling. 2) Describe applications of drum circles as a clinical intervention in counseling. 3) Participate in a drum circle and discuss experience with fellow participants SALON F: Topic: Eating Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, & Self-Injury: The Latest Information You Need to Know Presenter: Joann Hendelman, Ph.D., RN, FAED, CEDS Description: Attendees will review the latest research in the field, including relevant statistics on eating disorders, examine the DSM-5 diagnoses regrading Feeding and Eating Disorders, and discuss how these issues are often a co-morbid diagnosis with Trauma, PTSD, Self-Injury. treatment settings and shown how to use it in practice. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Discuss the correlation between trauma and eating disorders. 2) Examine the association between self-injuring behavior and eating disorders. 3) Examine the co-existence between PTSD and eating disorders. SALON G: Topic: Sexuality Issues in Addiction, Treatment & Recovery Presenter: Richard Siegel, Ph.D., LMHC, CST-S Description: This session presents both developmental and consequential sexuality issues associated with substance abuse and chemical dependency, many of which have been historically neglected both in treatment and recovery. Sexuality issues are identified in each stage of chemical dependency. An overview of the effects the major “drugs of abuse” follows, identifying important considerations for treatment and recovery. Strategies for relapse prevention are discussed, particularly around those sexuality issues typically not considered in most treatment planning and 12Step recovery programs. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Identify some sexuality issues typically seen in all phases of chemical dependency, as well as the often neglected concerns which can effectively couple these disciplines. 2) Incorporate strategies for more effective recovery and relapse prevention in chemical dependency by better addressing sexuality and sexual health issues. SALON H: Topic: 1. Childhood Attachment and Trauma Amongst Young Adults in Cameroon: Discovering Trends Related to Domestic Abuse Amongst Internally Displaced Persons 2. The Churches' Role in Domestic Violence and the Rise of Feminism in the Church Presenter: Delphine Fanfon, MS and Ashley Pierce Bauman, MA, LGPC, NCC

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Corinne is a registered professional lobbyist with more than twelve years of experience representing clients’ state governmental interests. At Rutledge Ecenia, Corinne represents a broad client base with a particular emphasis on health care practitioners, education and regulated industries and professions. She has been instrumental in passing myriad legislation and killing or containing bills which would have negatively impacted her clients. Prior to joining Rutledge Ecenia, Corinne was principal shareholder of Mixon & Associates, a lobbying firm operating since 1992 which became a part of Rutledge Ecenia in early 2017. Corinne began her professional career as a Public Relations Account Coordinator at the Zimmerman Agency, the largest hospitality-centered communications firm in the nation. Corinne managed the public relations efforts for a range of major hotels stretching from the Cayman Islands to New York City. While earning her BA from the University of Alabama’s School of Communications and Information Sciences, Corinne garnered an internship in the D.C. office of U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, thus igniting her interest in professional lobbying and politics. Corinne lobbies across multiple platforms: legislative, executive and state regulatory board. Corinne has managed a large statewide political campaign and been hired as a crisis communication specialist while maintaining her role as a lobbyist. She also has significant experience working in association management, having held positions as executive director and executive vice president at two large statewide associations. During her lobbying career, Corinne has delivered keynote addresses at dozens of commencements and conferences. Corinne became the youngest-ever recipient of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants’ Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor that is rarely bestowed upon a non-clinician, for her role in passing legislation. Corinne is a member of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and the Florida Education Legislative Liaisons. She is an avid runner and lover of Florida. Topic: Legislative Update Description: Description: The Florida Legislature is made up of individuals that come from varied professional backgrounds. If these legislators are not educonated on the LMHC profession, its professional practice climate may become threatened. Through legislative and grassroots lobbying, we seek to provide much-needed education to Florida's elected officials. Corinne will explain what lobbying is, why it is important and how LMHCs can become their own lobbyists. Additionally, Corinne will discuss the interactions between statewide and federal policy and how Florida’s LMHCs can affect change in Washington. Finally, Corinne will discuss the current state of LMHC practice in Florida, bills that may affect LMHCs and how mental health counselors can work with their State Representatives and Senators to enhance their legislative platform. Goal and Objectives: • Florida’s state legislative process • Intersection of elections and policy making • Interactions between state and federal policy 26

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1:30PMPM-3:30PM | 2 Clock Hours SALON A&B: Topic: Unmasking Shame to Heal and Move Forward Presenter: Sandra B Stanford, LMHC Description: Have you ever wondered what role shame plays in your clients’ lives? And how the clinician is affected by shame in the counseling room? It is now acknowledged that shame is one of the most important and frequent client experiences in the counseling arena. Sandra B Stanford, MA is a Certified Daring Way ™ Facilitator for an effective and empirically established approach based on the research of Dr. Brene’ Brown, a shame researcher. Sandra also studied Diane Poole Heller’s Therapy Mastermind Circle: Shame Healing Hidden Wounds featuring Stephen E. Finn, Ph.D. as an expert. With Sandra’s expertise and using the research of Brene’ Brown, Diane Poole Heller and Dr. Stephen Finn not only will shame triggers be identified but an awareness will be gleaned of how shame affects interactions, contributes to conflict and deeply impacts relationships. The therapeutic relationship will also be discussed in recognizing when shame shows up and how to help clients and clinicians deal with it in a healthy way. In cultivating awareness about shame, a community of people can discover how to heal and utilize shame resilience strategies to live courageously. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Identifying Shame and Shame Defenses. 2) Therapist role in recognizing and healing shame. 3) Group Process in implementing strategies for shame resilience. ORCHID BALLROOM: Topic: Intimate Partner Violence: Hidden Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual, Gender, and Relationship Minorities and Special Populations Presenter: Patsy Evans Ph.D., LMHC, DOM, CKAP Description: The Mental Health Community’s efforts to address domestic and intimate partner violence (DIPV) have often neglected members of the kink, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (KLGBT) populations and men. Heterosexual women are primarily targeted for DIPV screening, community support and intervention despite the similar or greater prevalence of DIPV in KLGBT individuals and its detrimental mental and physical health affects. In this course we will highlight the burden of DIPV in KLGBT relationships, discuss how KLGBT and traditional heterosexual relationships, discuss how KLGBT and traditional heterosexual DIPV differ, and outline steps clinicians can take to address DIPV in their KLGB patients. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Understand the differences in traditional IPV and Special population IPV. 2) Learn Steps the mental health professional can take to address IPV with special populations. 3) Understand the burden of intimate partner violence in special populations. SALON F: Topic: The Promise of Transdiagnostic Evidence-Based Therapies for Youth Emotional Disorders: How Do We Get "What Works" to More Children and Families? Presenter: Niza A. Tonarely, M.A. Description: Hundreds upon hundreds of evidence-based treatment manuals have been produced to help guide mental health clinicians in providing carefully tested and reliably effiacious models of therapy (including CBT, IPT, and "third-wave" approaches to behavior therapy, including ACT and DBT) for a range of anxiety, depression and related emotional disorders in youth. Yet, these treatments are always not reliably effective in community settings and even when they are, may not be reliably used by clinicians. In this 28

talk, Dr. Ehrenreich-May will identify causes for the underutilization of such evidence-based therapy models with such youth and discuss ways of addressing this challenge using transdiagnostic or multi-diagnostic, evidence-based therapy models, including the Unified Protocols for Children and Adolescents. Her presentation with review the evidence on these emerging alternatives and how they may help provide an avenue for growing confidence and competence in providing CBT and third-wave behavioral strategies across differing and difficult youth populations. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) List differing approaches to evidence-based treatment for youth with emotional disorders and commonly co-occurring conditions. 2) Discuss findings that support the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents as one viable, efficacious option for such transdiagnostic treatment. 3) Discuss next steps in the dissemination and implementation of transdiagnostic treatments for youth, including implementation in global health settings. SALON G & H Topic: 1. First Responder Crisis Negotiations to Address Passengers with Psychological Impediments 2. Disaster Response: Knowing/Adapting Appropriate Interventions Presenter: Vincent J. McNally MPS and Daniel Casey, Ph.D. Description: 1. How can we address the angry person who is yelling at a airline ticket agent, or a flight attendant during a flight? What can we do to engage the psychologically impaired passenger during flight? A worldwide program to address airline passengers with psychological impediments should be culturally sensitive and include the principles of crisis negotiation (FBI's First Responder Crisis Negotiation). The strategies and intervention to be discussed will focus on communication in time of crisis, and de-escalation techniques to mitigate emotions so the reason prevails and there is a safe and orderly resolution. 2. Recognize and practice the most appropriate interventions needed. Demonstrate and plan most appropriate intervention . Attendees will be able to provide most appropriate intervention based on factors specific to that time and that incident. Course Goals & Objectives: (1) 1) Reduce the likelihood of further violence/misunderstandings through the use of “verbal containment.” 2) . An individual is in a crisis state when confronted with a situation perceived to be a threat to his emotional, psychological and physical needs. 3) A crisis state affects the way a subject thinks, feels and behaves. (2) 1) Look at all possible aspects of the event. 2) Tools to use, appropriate to the event and the clientele 3:45PM-6:45PM | 3 Clock Hours SALON A&B: Topic: Conversational Trance & Changework Presenter: Elvis Lester, MA, LMHC, NCC, MAC, NBCFCH Description: Unconscious Communication, Hypnotic Language & the Power of Presuppositions in Changework & Trancework In this 3-hour interactive workshop, you will learn how to identify the language of the client & how they are literally creating & sustaining so-called “problem states” (or “past states”). You will learn how to work directly with the deeper structure of language & representations (including memories) & how to build sensory-rich & distinctive representations & language (neuro

major US refugee resettlement cities that has now become known as “the Ellis Island of the South”, and “the most diverse square mile in America”. (3) Responders often have limited knowledge of the impact of Moral Residue and compassion fatigue and lack skills needed to foster self-care practices. This presentation is designed to explore the concept of compassion stress and moral residue. The goal is to equip responders with the knowledge and skills needed to identify their experiences and create prevention and personal intervention plans. The result is to renew a sense of wellness and restorative wholeness in their professional work and life systems. Course Goals & Objectives: (1)1) Empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to understand and address their own physical response to stress and trauma allows self-care in a timely, consistent, and cost effective manner. 2) Living a healthy and fulfilling life while also pursuing your passion of providing empathy in this world should be a viable option for everyone working in mental health. (2)1) Identify barriers to mental health care among refugees and discuss the types of trauma experienced in the refugee community. 2)Describe the nature of trauma using a depth psychological/Jungian approach. 3)Explore some approaches for working with trauma among refugee communities and discuss the impact of current socio-political events in re-experiencing trauma. 4) Explain the role of cultural factors in fostering psychological resilience in refugee communities. (3) 1) What is Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury 2) What are the causes of both? 3)What is the personal burden of CF and Moral Residue 4) How do I create a personal plan for self awareness SALON ORCHID BALLROOM Topic: Can I Do That? Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Considerations for LMHCs and Psychological Testing Presenter: Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CRC, CCMHC, CFMHE Description: Survey data demonstrates that many LMHCs in Florida are confused about counselors and psychological testing. Some think we can only administer and interpret certain types of tests, some think we can administer but not interpret tests, and others think we can do anything a psychologist can do. LMHCs and other mental health professionals are also confused about the term "psychological" and whether and how it can be used by LMHCs vs. psychologists. This training seeks to clarify these issues and introduce LMHCs to a variety of tests that they can use to improve clinical practice. Attendees will be given an in-depth introduction to free online assessment measures created by the American Psychiatric Assessment that they can start using immediately with clients, whether they are students, interns, or LMHCs. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Articulate laws, ethics, and board rules that relate to counselors and testing. 2) Identify several psychological tests that can be used to improve clinical practice. 3)Utilize Level 1, Level 2, severity measures, disability measures, and other free assessment tools published by the American Psychiatric Association.

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-linguistics & neuro-kinics – gestures, eye movement, postural movement, breathing & other non-verbal activities) that drive & create desired changes & achieve desired solution states. The patterns & techniques will be demonstrated & participants will be provided the opportunity to practice in exercises the specific skills with direct supervision from Elvis Lester. There will be a question & answer period as well as a debriefing of each demonstration & exercise/practice experience. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Learn, identify, utilize & demonstrate advanced communication (verbal & non-verbal) & language patterns to assist in conducting change (therapy) & increasing the effectiveness of changework & trancework (conversational primarily). 2) Improve recognition & demonstrate via use of multi-level & hypnotic communications in specific situations as applied to mental health counseling, including embedding within language precise instructions, commands, suggestions & presuppositions, etc. 3) Identify, utilize & guide Client Language transforming aspects of “Model of the World” Demonstrate/use techniques more naturalistically & proficiently in practice conversationally to produce trance states, well-formed & desired response patterns (“change”). SALON F: Topic: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Overview: Train the Trainers Presenter: James Messina, Ph.D., CCMHC, NCC, DCMHS-T Description: This workshop will take participants through the various components of the MBSR Train the Trainer Program including Jon Kabet Zin's Meditations, Chair Yoga, related Metaphor stories to each of the 8 weekly components in the MBSR Training Program. Course Goals & Objectives: 1) Participants will learn about the underlying methodology, philosophy and intentionality of the MBSR program by reviewing all the relevant literature and research. 2) Participants will learn about key components of 8 weekly sessions which include: psychology behind the meditation & Chair Yoga exercise and Metaphors presented weekly in the MBSR Program. 3) Participants will learn about daily exercises they will put their clients through when they present their own MBSR training programs including how to assist clients to keep a daily log as they practice the specific meditations presentedheir weekly class. SALON GH: Topic: 1.Stress Response Management as a Tool for Acute and Chronic Compassion Fatigue 2. Trauma in Refugee Communities 3. What Do I Do With The Moral Residue I am Experiencing After Responding To A Critical Event ? Presenter: 1.Jeri Candor, CMMI, CCFE, CFT 2. S. Nyambura Kihato, MA, M.Ed, LPC, CCTP 3. Donna White RN, Ph.D., CNS, CADAC/LADC I Description: (1)Compassion Fatigue is an area of conversation that is now gaining mainstream recognition, but this has been on the radar for those working in mental health for decades. Experts in the field have effectively defined it, but what can’t be described is how it affects each clinician. Everyone may share the same sympathetic nervous response to stress and the trauma exposure, but the mind-body response and manifestation is individual, based on previous, personal experiences. By teaching skills to recognize and address individual responses, all are empowered to be active in their self-care. (2) .This presentation discusses how trauma impacts individuals and families in refugee communities, with specific focus on refugee communities in Clarkston, GA, one of the

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