Friday, March 10th, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

6.5 hours CEU

Reaching People Beneath the Diagnosis
Sponsored By
Providence Health and Servcies
Providence St. Vincent’s Southern Auditorium
9205 SW Barnes Rd.
Portland, OR 97225

Trainer

Shawn Shea, MD, Director, Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing, Keene, New Hampshire

Shawn C. Shea, MD, is an internationally acclaimed workshop leader and educational innovator in the fields of suicide prevention, resiliency, and clinical interviewing, having given over 850 presentations worldwide.

Dr. Shea is the author of six books and numerous articles including one of the classic texts in the field of suicide prevention, The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment. Both editions of his book, Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding, have been chosen by the Medical Library Association for the Brandon/Hill List as one of the sixteen most important books in the field of psychiatry.

Dr. Shea’s book on creating resiliency in difficult times, Happiness Is., was chosen as a Brodart Library Gem, a Bowker’s Title to Watch, and as the Philosophy Book of the Month by the Radical Academy.

Dr. Shea is the Executive Director of the Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing, Inc., a training and consultation service providing workshops, consultations, and quality assurance design in mental health assessments. Dr. Shea is also in private practice.

Providence Health and Services will be hosting Shawn Shea, MD for a two day training on Reaching People Beneath the Diagnosis and Unlocking Suicidal Secrets. This training will be held at their Portland location and will include lunch. Visit each date for training information and registration for that day. If you would like to attend both days and receive a registration discount, click on the Training Event which lists both days.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 15TH

Goal of Training
Dr. Shea begins the day by tracking down the answers to two elusive and controversial questions: What is the nature of happiness? and What is the nature of human nature itself? He then demonstrates, with specific clinical examples, how the answers to these philosophical questions can be powerfully applied – a model called “matrix treatment planning” – to reach the people beneath the diagnoses, providing practical strategies and techniques for transforming stalled healing and creating resiliency. Matrix treatment planning also provides a surprisingly refreshing antidote to clinician “burn-out” as both client and clinician undertake their respective quests for happiness.

In the second workshop, Dr. Shea shifts the focus to specific interviewing methods for uncovering problematic personality dysfunction in a sensitive fashion. In an effort to better understand the unique qualities of the people beneath the Axis II diagnoses, he brings new life to psycho-dynamic concepts such as “object relations” and the “psychology of the self” while integrating them with cognitive and behavioral approaches. The result is an easily understood and clarifying set of specific interviewing techniques for engaging difficult clients, uncovering serious personality pathology, and determining the number of treatment sessions.

In the afternoon, Dr. Shea turns the focus onto one of the most problematic of all clinical gremlins – inaccurate or missed diagnoses. Taking the workshop participants on a sophisticated journey into an exploration of the people beneath the anxiety diagnoses – using a series of vivid videos of actual clinical interviews – he provides a refreshing understanding of how people individually experience and make sense of their anxiety symptoms. From this phenomenological understanding, Dr. Shea demonstrates numerous interviewing techniques that help uncover the complexities of often misunderstood diagnoses such as OCD, PTSD, and panic disorder including their atypical presentations.

In the last workshop Dr. Shea looks at the puzzling world of psychosis. He demonstrates a variety of specific interviewing techniques to help clinicians ferret out the earliest signs of impending psychosis or relapse, while providing a better understanding of the exquisite pain created by psychotic process. In addition he provides immediately practical interviewing techniques for spotting dangerous psychotic process including suicide, homicide, and self-mutilation. Once again Dr. Shea illustrates his interviewing techniques with compelling videos of actual clients experiencing psychotic process.

Behavioral Objectives

• Be able to apply the principles of “matrix treatment planning” (including healing matrix effects, damaging matrix effects and the “Red Herring Principle”) to transform stalled treatment interventions.
• Be able to utilize the theories of object relations (Kernberg) and the psychology of the self (Kohut) to apply specific interviewing techniques – such as the complementary shift – to engage difficult clients while quickly spotting serious psychopathology such as borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial process.
• Be able to use specific interviewing techniques for rapidly uncovering OCD, PTSD, and panic disorder (including atypical presentations) using the DSM-IV-TR while sensitively understanding the nuances of each of these disorders for each unique client (including the concept of primary, secondary, and tertiary symptoms).
• Be able to utilize interviewing techniques for spotting delusional mood, delusional perception, the life-cycle of a psychosis, and dangerous psychotic processes including command hallucinations, alien control, and hyperreligiosity.

For Information Contact:
Lisa Westlund
cdtc@addictionceu.org
Phone: 503-805-0989
Fax: 1-360-557-5032 (vFax)

 Previous Events!

WSAIOP FALL CONFERENCE “OUR CHANGING LANDSCAPE”

October 2nd and 3rd, 2015, Quality Inn and Conference Center, 1700 Canyon Road, Ellensburg, WA I-90 exit 109

WSAIOP FALL CONFERENCE Oct 2nd & 3rd, 2015

Chemical Dependency Professionals of Washington State

“OUR CHANGING LANDSCAPE”

Topics Include:

**MARIJUANA** EMERGING NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC DRUGS OF ABUSE**

LAW AND ETHICS** COUNSELOR LAW CHANGES** CLINICAL SUPERVISION**

COUNSELOR SELF CARE** SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT (MEETS 3HR WAC REQUIREMENT)

FEATURED PRESENTERS

Eric Martin, MAC, CADC III, CRM, CPS,

Eric is the Past President and Director Emeritus of the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (ACCBO). He is an adjunct faculty member with the University of Oregon and a contract instructor with Oregon’s Child welfare Division. Eric is a state and nationally certified addictions counselor with 29 years of clinical experience in Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, residential and outpatient addictions treatment, and prevention. He is an international presenter, has served on several Governor’s advisory boards, and has produced a number of videos currently being used nationwide. He is the recipient of the Governor’s Council Award of Excellence and the NADAAC Award for sustained and Meritorious service at the national level to the profession of addiction!!!

 Rose Ness, LMHC, CDP

Rose received her MA in Systems Counseling from Bastyr University in 2001, and a BS in Developmental Psychology from Eastern Washington University in 1995. As a consultant, she specializes in SBIRT, Suicide Prevention, Clinical Supervision, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Counselor Ethics. She has received the Pioneer Human Services Dick Hudson award for Outstanding Counselor, is a member of the Skagit Valley County Behavioral Advisory Board, an Adjunct instructor at Skagit Valley College, and was a member of the ITA task force in 2014. She has been a CDP since 1997, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2005!!!

Kelly Olson, PhD

Kelly is the Associate Director of Clinical Affairs at Millennium Health. She is an experienced researcher in molecular neuro-pharmacology, as well as in clinical biology in the areas of mental illness, sleep, adrenal fatigue, and addictions. Dr. Olson has authored/co-authored a number of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and presentations, and has lectured extensively internationally, nationally, and locally. Dr. Olson has spent the majority of the past 7 years in integrative medicine, helping to improve patient clinical outcomes!!!

 Mark Loes, MBA, CDP

Mark is the Quality Assurance Manager at Sundown M. Ranch, the president of the Washington Department of Health CDP Advisory Committee, and a CARF surveyor. As a surveyor, he has experienced many treatment modalities in different states, and is well versed in state and federal laws relating to counselors!!!

Sharon Fenton, BSW, CDP

Sharon is the Clinical Director of Assessment & Treatment Associates. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 1993 and became certified as a CDP in 1996. She is also an instructor at Bellevue College in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling program teaching classes on DUI assessment, Family Systems, and Introduction to Counseling!!!

Guadalupe Aragon, BA, CADC I, RC, Veterans’ Home Based Navigator, CDPT

Guadalupe received her Bachelor’s Degree from U.C. Berkeley. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1, President of the Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the Northwest, a Recovery Coach, Recovery Coach, a Certified Transformative Life Coach and an instructor at Portland Community College – Nicotine Cessation. As the founder of Grace On You, LLC, she specializes in self care, brief intervention, counseling, teaching healthy living skills.  She is the creator of Mindful Smoking – a harm reduction approach for professionals to help individuals reduce their tobacco use!!!

Please Contact

G. Scott Sims BS, CDP 
President, WSAIOP
Program Manager 
Columbia Treatment Services
7017 NE Hwy 99 Suite 114
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360)694-7484

scims@msn.com

Call the hotel to get the special room rate for conference attendees 509-925-9800.

Early registration

WSAIOP member, $90 CDPWS member, $90 Student, $90 Nonmember $120

Registration after 9/25/15

WSAIOP member, $100 CDPWS member, $100 Student, $100 Nonmember $130

Name_____________________________________________  Contact# _____________

Organization: _______________________________________ Email: ________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ______________

Fee enclosed: $_____________ Register now but pay when I arrive

A person who joins WSAIOP or CDPWS during early registration only pays $90 for the whole conference!

Membership will be verified at the conference

Mail registration to Sharon Fenton

13353 Bel-Red Road, Suite 101

Bellevue, WA 98005

Questions? Contact Sharon at 425-289-1600 or sharon@assesstreat.com

Washington State Association of Independent Outpatient Providers, and

My wonderful friend Joanne and Mindful Smoking Attendee will be there too!!!

Freedom From Smoking Training!!!

Monday and Tuesday – October 5th and 6th!!!

Facilitator Training Agenda

Welcome and Introductions, Training Overview, Program History Overview, Nuts and Bolts of Program, Addiction and Behavior Change, Relapse Prevention, Stress Management, Facilitation Skills, Sessions at a Glance

Reflections from Day 1, Prepare Presentations, Session Presentations, Program Marketing, Evaluations

Saturday, October 17, 2015

2015 Grace On You, LLC Series presents

MINDFUL SMOKING –

Useful tools for Professionals who work with individuals –

who use tobacco, have the desire to quit, but NOT in the next 30 days!

This Professional Presentation comes with 10 Handouts, and 10 Practices to empower individuals to move from contemplation/preparation to action stage of change regarding their tobacco use!

 Saturday – Every 3^rd Saturday of the month –  October 17th, 2015

  9:00 am to 12:00 pm

1000 NE 122nd., Rm. B12 Portland, OR 97230

Why Bother?

• 450 480K people die each year of a tobacco related illness
• 60% of individuals in treatment give up their primary keep their tobacco and die of a tobacco related illness
• It costs .06 cents for the tobacco industry to make a pack of cigarettes
• In 2005 there were 4k chemicals in smoke in 2012 there were 7,000
• The amount of nicotine in the E Cigarette has been found to vary up to 20% when they vape
• Waxing – odorless and easy to hide – using the e-cig as a delivery system for marijuana and other drugs

Why Not?

Mindful Smoking presented by:

: 

Guadalupe Aragón,

BA, CADC1, CDPT, Recovery Coach, Veterans – Home Based Navigator

Calling In “The One” Transformative Life Coach,

President of Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the NW 2014 – 2016

For more information please contact us at

360.334.2626 –  info@graceonyou.com

OUTSTANDING PREVIOUS TRAININGS & EVENTS!

Friday, September 11, 2015 !  

Were you ever curious about Thai Chi?  

What’s Next: Relapse Prevention and Craving Management
Friday, September 11th, 2015 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6 CEU
Sponsored By
Portland VA Medical Center – Vancouver Division
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center – Mill Plain
Health Education Center off Mill Plain and 92nd Ave.
600 NE 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

Goal of Training
Relapse is a process that begins when clients start slipping back into old behavior patterns. A relapse begins long before they take their first drink, drug or gamble. This training aims to address increasing counselor understanding and skills related to promoting effective relapse prevention.

Participants will be introduced to a useful and teachable definition of relapse that allows for the earliest possible intervention in their client’s relapse process and dynamic. Assessing the client’s relapse dynamic and identifying effective interventions will be explored. A 10-Point Cravings Management will be reviewed that will assist the therapeutic relationship in identify cravings, urges and consequences. The utilization of Psychopharmacology for Addiction Recovery will be reviewed including medications to specifically address cravings. Alternatives to medication management will be explored and practice provided. This training is considered an advanced educational level. It is appropriate for clinicians and those professionals who have a thorough understanding of the basic concepts, yet are looking for an in-depth and detailed presentation and practice of the subject area.

Trainers
Don Petersen, CDP, CADC II, is an Addiction Therapist with the Substance abuse Treatment Program of the Portland VA Medical Center, Vancouver Division. He has been in the addictions field for 23 years; 5 years for Central City Concern’s Hooper Detox Center; followed by 18 years at the VA’s elder-specific Class of ’45.

Kathleen A. Frederick, MSW, LICSW, CADC II, provides education and case management under the VA Buprenorphine Program. Additionally she is the Chairperson for the Portland VA Social Work Professional Standards Board. She is currently working on her Education Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. She has worked for the Veteran’s Health Administration since 2005.

Nancy McFarlane, is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with Specialization in Behavioral Health. She is additionally a registered Yoga Teacher, a certified Yoga Therapist and trained Tai Chi teacher. She provides instruction in mindfulness-based interventions to patients with substance use disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, and military sexual trauma. She has worked with the VA Portland Health Care System since 1990.

For Information Contact:
Lisa Westlund
cdtc@addictionceu.org
Phone: 503-805-0989
Fax: 1-360-557-5032 (vFax)

Sadly Guadalupe was unable to attend this training – I am sorry I missed amazing and useful information.

Friday, September 4th, 2015 – One of Guadalupe’s Favorite Trainings Ever!!!

Beautiful People at Previous Hands Across the Bridge Event!!!

Friday, August 14th, 2015

Advanced Motivational Interviewing
Friday, August 14th, 2015 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6 CEU Hours
Sponsored By
CDTC – Janis Crawford, MA, LPC, ACS
Marriott TownePlace Suites
17717 SE Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98683

http://www.addictionceu.org/

Motivational Interviewing (MI) competency requires practice and time. Proficiency depends upon ongoing coaching in MI that promotes communication and encourages change.

Friday, August 14th, 2015

Domestic Violence and the Role of the Behavioral Health Provider with Jay Darien, MFT

This training will help prepare you for when DV arises in your office, because it’s not a matter of IF, it’s a matter of WHEN.

– http://cedarhillshospital.com/events/

Saturday, August 15th, 2015

Saturday, August 15th – Mindful Smoking – A harm reduction presentation that provides useful tools to help your clients reduce their tobacco use!

• Waxing – odorless and easy to hide – using the e-cig as a delivery system for marijuana and other drugshttp://www.samhsa.gov/samhsaNewsLetter/Volume_22_Number_3/e_cigarettes/

Guadalupe Aragón, BA, CADC1, RC

President – Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the NW

Calling In “The One” Certified Transformative Life Coach

Saturday – Every 3^rd Saturday of the month –  August 21, 2015

  9:00 am to 12:00 pm

1000 NE 122nd., Rm. B12 Portland, OR 97230

360.334.2626

info@graceonyou.com

Every 3rd Saturday of the month!!! July 24th, 2015!!!

Mindful Smoking©

PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION!!!

Useful tools for Professionals who work with individuals who use tobacco, have the desire to quit, but NOT in the next 30 days!

This Basic Level Professional Presentation comes with 10 Handouts, and 10 Practices to help individuals move from contemplation/preparation to action stage of change regarding their tobacco use!

Saturday, July 24th, 2015

9:00 am to 12:00 pm,

1000 NE 122^nd Avenue, B-12

Portland, OR 97230

$30 for 3 CEUs ACCBO Accredited

Why Bother?

• 450K  480,000 people die each year of a tobacco related illness. 😦
• For every 480K individuals that die  – there are 20 individuals suffering with a disease caused by using tobacco
• 60% of individuals in treatment give up their primary substance and die of a tobacco related illness
• It costs .06 pennies for the tobacco industry to make a pack of cigarettes
• In 2005 there were 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke in 2012 there were 7,000
• Amount of nicotine in E-Cigs have been found to vary up to 20%

…Why Not?

Mindful Smoking© is presented by

Guadalupe Aragón, BA, CADC1, Recovery Coach, CITO Transformative Life Coach, President of Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the NW

Call or email to reserve your spot!!!

360.334.2626          info@graceonyou.com

Individual and Group Presentations are also available!

Presentation also available at your location!

May was an incredibly busy month – however it is not quite over!!!  

We still a have some groovy events to look forward to!!!

This two day event includes two separate trainings:
Tobacco Free Policy Training: 
Participants will receive tips on how to successfully implement the Tobacco Freedom Policy in residential treatment facilities. There will be a special focus on addressing enforcement concerns and strategies around maintenance of the policy.

Who should attend: Residential treatment facility staff, providers, administrators, peer specialists and counselors, and consumers/survivors.

Advanced Techniques Training: This innovative program provides training on effective community education, tobacco cessation services for individuals and groups as well as training on how to promote positive behavior change in consumers interested in tobacco cessation.
Who should attend: Peer specialists and counselors, consumers/survivors, and wellness coaches

Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests to register after April 3rd may still be accepted, based on availability.

It is requested that no more than three people from each organization attend the training to allow room for all facilities to participate. Each training site will accommodate a maximum of 50 participants. If your organization has interest in sending more than three people to the training, please contact bonnie.l.pickens@state.or.us; she will make a note of your request and inform you if space becomes available.

Training registration, on-site meals and lodging fees are covered for residential treatment facility staff. Mileage to/from the training and meals while traveling are to be covered by residential treatment facility staff.

A certificate of completion is provided for participants who complete the training.

Friday May 8th, 2015

Welcome to the LUNG FORCE Walk – Seattle Presented by Swedish Cancer Institute

We are a force to be reckoned with. Only A Force of Many Can Stand Up To:

• the frightening rise of lung cancer in women
• the deadly disease that is COPD
• the daily challenges that asthma sufferers face
• pollution that threatens our lungs and our lives

In 2014, Seattle raised $112,318.84 at the first ever LUNG FORCE Walk in the nation. With your help, we hope to do it again! Join us today to make a difference in lives that desperately need it.

Join or donate today, because now is the time to raise our voices against lung cancer – and for everyone who breathes.

Saturday, May 9, 2015
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Denny Playfield
9th Avenue and John Street
Seattle, WA 98109

Download the map below

Goal of Training
This training focuses on the ethical mandate of self-care and burnout prevention. Self-Care and Burnout Prevention will be demonstrated through interactive presentation, small group activities and multimedia display. The Self Compassion presentation will illustrate how to become aware of suffering and manage symptoms related to that awareness. Burnout symptoms will be discussed in small groups as well as methods of supporting healthy counselor and personal growth. The training will motivate attendees to become more self-compassionate fostering better treatment outcomes.

Behavioral Objectives
This training is intended for addiction counselors who have had at least a basic education in Counseling Ethics and have practiced in the field for one year or more and wish to further their skill development and meet state CEU requirements. This training satisfies CEU’s for professional ethics. Participants will be able to:

• Define and provide an example of Non-Violent Communication,
• Identify poor self-care and attributes of burnout,
• Describe components of adequate self-care including sleep hygiene, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation,
• Learn techniques in self soothing and acupressure using Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T.) “Tapping”, and
• Describe the utilization of the skills Empathy, Attunement and Compassion.Trainer
  Jonny Gieber, M.S. CADC 2, is the Department Chair of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Department at Portland Community College. He has been a full time faculty member since 1987. He entered the addiction counseling profession in 1981. In addition to his teaching duties, he has a private practice where he works primarily with addicts. He has served as a consultant and provider to the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners Health Professional Program since its inception in 1990. He has earned a BS degree in Psychology and a MS in Counseling from the University of Oregon. He is a Certified Addictions Counselor Level II (Oregon).

Andrew Lindsell

Andrew Lindsell, M.A. LMHC, CDP, NCAC 2, is the Administrator for Anchor Point Counseling Center in Battle Ground, WA. He has operated Anchor Point since 2007. He has been a substance abuse counselor since 1988. In 2008 he earned his licensure for Mental Health Counseling. In his former life he was a forester for 25 years! He has a commitment to compassion and mindfulness. He also brings a great sense of humor to recovery.

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Saturday March 21, 2015

Mindful Smoking©

Useful tools for Professionals who work with individuals

who use tobacco, have the desire to quit,

but NOT in the next 30 days!

This Basic Level Professional Presentation comes with 10 Handouts, and 10 Practices to help individuals move from contemplation/preparation to action stage of change regarding their tobacco use!

Saturday – March 21, 2015

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

18428 SE Pine St. Room 1

Portland, OR 97233

Why Bother?

• 450 K people die each year of a tobacco related illness.
• 60% of individuals in treatment give up their primary substance and die of a tobacco related illness
• It costs .06 pennies for the tobacco industry to make a pack of cigarettes
• In 2005 there were 4k chemicals in cigarette smoke in 2012 there were 7,000…
  • WHY NOT?

Mindful Smoking© is presented by:

Guadalupe Aragón,

BA, CADC1, Recovery Coach, CITO Transformative Life Coach,

President of Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the  NW

360.334.2626  info@graceonyou.com

$30.oo for 3 CEUs

ACCBO Accredited

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Hi Everyone!

I use language that makes young people giggle – however Marijuana use is not a laughing matter especially when it comes to our youth!  As Jim Gossett would say – the usual trend for a young person is that they would finish high school go to college, marry and have a family.  *Today our kids five states—Alaska, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon—are at or below 70 percent. Jim reports Oregon is one of the highest in dropout rates and ranks the lowest in provided alcohol and drug treatment – that is so sad.

My curiosity is completely peaked regarding tomorrows training! With all of the dialogue around Marijuana – CBD vs THC, Eric Martin’s take on Anandamide, and how adult marijuana users have moved from smoking some weed and becoming one with a couch to young people smoking some Alaskan Thunder F…. and playing a better basketball game – which is what today’s youth report!

I am so looking forward to hearing the Local, National and International Trends in Drug Availability, Use and Trafficking in regards to Marijuana and other drugs.

Be curious with me and please consider adding a totally new piece of this pie – or should I say brownie! I look forward to seeing you there!!!

My Grace Filled Life After Addiction!

Guadalupe Aragón, BA, CADC1, RC

President of the Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the NW

Certified Calling In “The One” and Recovery Coach

*http://www.americaspromise.org/dropout-crisis-facts

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Friday December 12, 2014

Could you use additional tools to work with vulnerable individuals affected by mental health/addictions and those who love them?

Hello Everyone!  The holidays are upon us!  For most individuals the holidays are a time of family gatherings and celebrations! But for individuals affected by mental health/ addiction and for the people who love them this beautiful season can be one of the most difficult and traumatic times of their lives. I get calls from families and friends expressing a deep desire to rescue their loved one as they present suicidal, in crisis or both.  

That is why I am so happy to invite you to Breaking Cycles of Family Dysfunction: How Providers Can Help Stop It

Friday, December 12th, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6 CEU hours
Sponsored By
To be presented by Drug Abuse Prevention Center
PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center off Mill Plain & 92nd Ave.
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

Training Brochure

Click Here To Download PDF Version

Goal of Training
The purpose of this training is to increase treatment providers’ awareness of how generational dysfunction and family specific dysfunction contributes to the progression of addiction and/or mental health disorders. Participants will be introduced to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), the Parent Child Assistance Program, The University of Washington FASD Diagnostic Team, and The Division of Children and Family Services. FASD through the lifespan, family system, and multigenerational will be discussed so that participants will be able to recognize FASD symptoms. The diagnostic process and screening tools utilized by the University of Washington will be reviewed. The Parent Child Assistance Program will be described and treatment approaches discussed. Participants will receive information on the utilization and involvement of Child Protective Services as a collaborator to achieving healthy family units. This training will assist participants with learning what specialized treatment options exist for families and how to refer patients to those services.
Additionally, participants will be able to hear a first hand account of a patient’s journey through addiction and family dysfunction as she tells how the services of the Parent Child Assistance Program, The University of Washington FASD Diagnostic Team and family treatment helped her break the cycles of dysfunction in her life.

Behavioral Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• identify the common issues that perpetuate family dysfunction,
• name three ways in which prenatal alcohol exposure contributes to increased risk for lifelong problems,
• describe fetal alcohol spectrum disorder symptoms,
• provide basic screening for FASD and know sources for referrals,
• describe the Parent Child Assistance Program, and
• identify the role of DCFS/CPS and how to coordinate services.

Trainer
Therese Grant, Ph.D., University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is an Associate Director of the UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute and principal investigator of the Washington State Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP), an award-winning, evidence-based intervention working with high-risk women who abuse alcohol and drugs during pregnancy.

Nancy Whitney, MS, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor of King County Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP), a program of the University of Washington Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit. She has been a mental health professional for over 20 years.

Kym Meiwes, Graduate from PPW Treatment, current PCAP participant, and mother of a child with FASD

Brandy Richardson, BS, Clinical Supervisor of Cowlitz County Parent Child Assistance Program

Stephanie Baxter, MSW, Supervisor/Social Worker with Division of Child and Family Services/Children’s Administration, Kelso, WA

Register on Line:  http://www.addictionceu.org/

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Saturday December 20, 2014

Mindful Smoking©

Useful tools for Professionals who work with individuals

who use tobacco, have the desire to quit,

but NOT in the next 30 days!

This Basic Level Professional Presentation comes with 10 Handouts, and 10 Practices to help individuals move from contemplation/preparation to action stage of change regarding their tobacco use!

Saturday – December 20, 2014

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

18428 SE Pine St. Room 105

Portland, OR 97233

Why Bother?

• 450 K people die each year of a tobacco related illness.
• 60% of individuals in treatment give up their primary substance and die of a tobacco related illness
• It costs .06 pennies for the tobacco industry to make a pack of cigarettes
• In 2005 there were 4k chemicals in cigarette smoke in 2012 there were 7,000…
  • WHY NOT?

Mindful Smoking© is presented by:

Guadalupe Aragón,

BA, CADC1, Recovery Coach, CITO Transformative Life Coach,

President of Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the  NW

360.334.2626  info@graceonyou.com

$30.00

Special December Rate of $15.oo for 3 CEUs

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July 11th, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Biopsychology of Alcohol and Other Drugs

6 hour CEU
Sponsored By
Clark County District Court Corrections

PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center off Mill Plain & 92nd Ave.
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

Training Brochure

Click Here To Download PDF Version

Goal of Training
The aim of this training is to familiarize participants with the relationship between brain
structure, and function, as it relates to many of the complex cognitive behaviors
influenced by drugs. Specific drugs (including alcohol, heroin, cocaine,
methamphetamine, and cannabinoids, the “psychoactive” chemicals found in
marijuana) act directly on specific molecular targets, located on neurons, and alter their
structure, and thus how they operate. Such limited “drug actions” will temporarily
change the activity of neurons, in certain “networked” areas of the brain that underlie
social decision making, selective attention, memory, feeling, and other complex human
behaviors. Chronic drug exposure will change network connections more permanently,
in ways that lead to tolerance, craving, abuse, dependence, withdrawal, and relapse…

In this training we will explore where drugs act, how they change neural activity, how
chronic drug exposure leads to persistent structural changes in the brain, and the
functional significance of specific networks that generate memory, appropriate social
decision making, inhibition of inappropriate behavior, and other psychological abilities
affected by drugs. We will also discuss what an explicit knowledge of structure-function
relationships suggests about treatment options, including pharmacotherapy and
behavior-based interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Trainer

“I love teaching, and explaining how networks of linked neurons carry out complex cognitive behavior. I’ve served as an adjunct faculty member at WSU-Vancouver since 2001..!”

In addition to teaching, he routinely brings brains (rat, monkey, human) to K-8 classrooms at area public schools to teach about the brain and behavior.  I wonder if he will bring a brain with him!!!  Here is his Curriculum Vitae!
• Adjunct Instructor, Psychology, Washington State University – Vancouver since 2001,
• Instructor, Psychology, Portland State University,
• Adjunct Instructor, Speech & Hearing Sciences, Portland State University,
• Adjunct Instructor, Neuroscience, Washington State University – Vancouver,
• Affiliate Graduate Faculty, Behavioral Neuroscience, Oregon Health & Science University, and
• Science Coordinator, NW Noggin Science Education Outreach.

Behavioral Objectives
Participants will be provided with the information necessary for

• Explaining how neurons carry information,
• Explaining how neurons communicate with each other across synapses, and why the synapse represents a target-rich environment for drug actions,
• Describing four types of protein targets where drugs might act to change structure and function
• Providing examples of distributed networks in the brain, and the cognitive behaviors they carry out, and why specific drug action in these networks might affect those behaviors (e.g., why does alcohol’s specific action in frontal lobe impair social decision making?), and
• Explaining why pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, or a combination of drugs/CBT might help decrease the risk of relapse in some individuals.

For Information Contact:
Lisa Westlund

cdtc@addictionceu.org
Phone: 503-805-0989
Fax: 1-360-557-5032 (vFax)

Guadalupe looks forward to seeing you there!!!

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Friday, May 23, 2014 – For only $13.00 you get a delicious breakfast, a wonderful networking opportunity, cutting edge knowledge and 3 CEUs to help better serve the individuals we work with!!!

“Healing from Depression: 8 Keys to Help Your Client Recover & Thrive” by Gayathri Ramprasad, MBA, CPS

Depression is a leading cause of disability affecting 350 million people around the world. Although depression can be reliably diagnosed and treated, fewer than 25% of those affected have access to effective treatment. Stigma, discrimination, lack of awareness and access to affordable culturally-responsive care deter people from seeking life-saving treatment and social supports. This innovative and highly interactive wellness workshop will inspire audiences with a renewed sense of hope, and provides a wide array of tips and tools to overcome barriers to recovery and achieve wellness.

Join us for a warm breakfast and an opportunity to network with other behavioral health professionals from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. Training takes place between 9:00 AM to Noon!

http://www.cedarhillshospital.com/CEUs.aspx

3 CEU’s

Online registration is required to attend.

At the event: $15.00 (cash or check made payable to Cedar Hills Hospital)

Online: $13.00

Friday May 23, 2014
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Training

The DoubleTree Hotel 
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232  

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2014 Grace On You, LLC Series presents MINDFUL SMOKING©– 3 CEUs for $30

Useful tools for Professionals who work with individuals who use tobacco, have the desire to quit, but NOT in the next 30 days!

This Basic Level Professional Presentation comes with 10 Handouts, and 10 Practices to help individuals move from contemplation/preparation to action stage of change regarding their tobacco use!

Saturday – Every 3^rd Saturday of the month        9:00 am to 12:00 pm     18428SE Pine St., Room 105 Portland, OR 97233

Presentations are also available at your location! Please call and ask about our summer special rates!

Why Bother?

• 450 K people die each year of a tobacco related illness.

• 60% of individuals in treatment give up their primary and die of a tobacco related illness

• It costs .06 cents for the tobacco industry to make a pack of cigarettes

• In 2005 there were 4k chemicals in smoke in 2012 there were 7,000

…Why Not?

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¡Por favor llame y pregunte sobre nuestros precios especiales de verano!

Psychopharmocology: With a Special Emphasis on Emerging Drugs
May 9th, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6 hour CEU
Sponsored By
Columbia Treatment Services
PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center off Mill Plain & 92nd Ave.
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver WA 98664

This is an Intermediate Training most appropriate for participants who:
 Have been in the field for 3 to 5 years;
 Are certified (if a counselor);
 Are familiar with the basic concepts in the subject area but could benefit from further, more detailed information.

Goal of Training
The aim of this training is to increase the understanding of the participants regarding the relationship between drugs and the brain and expand the understanding of certain emerging drugs in the population of substance users. The training will illustrate the connection between the neuronal function of the brain, operation of the reward system and the prefrontal cortex, and the relationship between those systems and substance use disorders. In addition, the training will explore some social issues that may arise concerning the emerging drugs, their consumption, and recent social changes regarding drug use.
The training will cover a variety of emerging drugs and how they affect the brain and body. It will include mechanism of action, addictive potential, and long term consequences of the substances. The participants will be asked to engage in critical learning and group activities during the course of the training. Specifically, the training will explore substances such as, E-cigarettes, Kratom, Desomorphine (Krokodil), 25I-NBoMe (N-Bomb), Codeine Cough Syrup (Sizzurp), Spice (Synthetic Marijuana), and Salvia Divinorum.

Behavioral Objectives
Participants will

• Give an overview of neuronal function and brain structure and function as it relates to substance use.
• Explain how adaptation, the reward center, and the prefrontal cortex interact in cases of addiction and addictive behavior.
• Explain the neuronal function, addictive qualities, and long term consequences of many emerging drugs.
• Explain and discuss emerging drugs in the addiction field.
• Explain and discuss emerging social issues in the addiction field.

Agenda

An overview of brain function is explored including a review of neuronal function and some of the structures of the brain.10:30 – 10:45Break10:45 – NoonAdaptation and the Brain.

How is our normal brain function impacted by substance use? What neurotransmitters are affected by substance use? An exploration of several specific drug examples and how they affect the function of neurotransmitters.Noon – 1:00Lunch **On Your Own**1:00 – 2:15Emerging Drugs: Mechanism of Action and Physical Effects. An explanation of how a host of new drugs affect the user.2:15 – 2:30Break2:30 – 4:15Social Impact of a Changing Drug Culture. A focus on emerging drugs and how recent changes in the drug culture in our area can impact the substance use disorder population.

Q&A4:15 – 4:30CDTC Wrap-Up and Evaluations

Trainer
Jim Jensen, MAC, CADC II, Jim Jensen began working in the field of Chemical Dependency Counseling in Vancouver, Washington in 2006. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oregon State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. Previous to his work as a counselor, Jim was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 2001 to 2006. He has been teaching at Clark College in Vancouver in the Addiction Counselor Education Department for five years. He teaches a wide variety of classes including Theories of Counseling, Introduction to Counseling Family Members, Law and Ethics in Addiction Counseling, Adolescent Addiction, and Psychopharmacology. He is currently a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II in Oregon.

Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
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	You may register below if you would like to pay by check or money order. Payment must be received prior to training date. To ensure this, please mail your payment at least 7 days prior to training. Mail payment to CDTC, P.O. Box 847, Vancouver, WA 98666. 05-14S Student $20.00 **Proof of Enrollment required. 05-14M Member $50.00 **See the Our Members page** 05-14N Non-Member $75.00 Please notify CDTC if you are unable to attend training. Refund: A refund of the registration cost, not any associated fees, may be given only when notification is given at least 3 days prior to the training. Notification under 3 days will follow the credit agreement. Credit: If notification is given within 1 week after the training, a credit will be given for the next training only. If CDTC cancels training, registration fees will be refunded in full.
Lunch:	There is a one hour lunch break on your own. There is a large cafeteria at the hospital in addition to a smaller cafe and coffee shop with pre-made meals available. Several lunch options are available to the East, past I-205. It is recommended that you check google maps to check for lunch options including Sweet Tomatoes, Chuck’s Produce, or fast food restaurants such as Arby’s, Taco Bell or Burgerville.
Date:	May 9th, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place:	PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Mill Plain Campus Health Education Center 600 N.E. 92nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98664

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Addictions Treatment & Sexual Health: Sex-Positivity in Clinical Practice
Friday, February 14th, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6 hour CEU
Sponsored By
Hazelden Springbrook
PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center off Mill Plain & 92nd Ave.
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

Goal of Training
Research conducted by Douglas Braun-Harvey of the Harvey Institute has indicated that integrating sexual health curriculum into residential treatment can improve client retention and reduce relapse rates. Additionally research emerging from Hazelden’s Butler Center for Research is shedding new light on some unique needs of the LGBTQ population seeking treatment. Join two of Hazelden’s clinician for an exploration of the newest research merging the fields of chemical dependency, mental health, and sexuality. Perspectives from both inpatient and outpatient work will be discussed. This workshop will be interactive, helping move those who feel uncomfortable with the topic to a place where they can be more effective when working with clients who need support with sexual health issues.

This workshop will share both established and new research on how sex-positive approaches can be used to improve treatment outcomes for clients with chemical use disorders. Facilitators will share a model for conceptualizing sexual health. The history of sex-positivity and sex-negativity within the clinical field will be explored. Participants will interact on a group level to identify clinical strengths and opportunities within their own skill set for working with clients on issues that intersect with sexual health and addictions treatment.

Behavioral Objectives
Participants will be able

• to define the concepts of sex-positivity and sex-negativity,

• to describe why addressing sexual health can improve client retention,

• to practice 3 methods for discussing sexual health with clients, and

• to outline the basic practices for working with ethical dilemmas when addressing client’s sexual health.

Agenda

Trainer
Buster Ross, MA, CADC II, CDC, LPC-RI, Buster Ross leads Hazelden’s LGBTQ-integrative treatment programming at the organizations residential Springbrook site in Newberg, OR. Buster’s work as a therapist, researcher, and educator is focused on improving quality of life outcomes and reducing rates of relapse for those receiving treatment for chemical use disorders by helping professionals better understand the importance of sex-positivity and sexual health education in treatment programming and apply it to daily practice. Certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Buster travels throughout the United States training on the topics of sexual health, LGBTQ issues, and 12-Step integrative treatment.

Nicole King, MTP, CADC I , Nicole King has a Master of Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She leads the evening IOP program at Hazelden’s Beaverton Outpatient facility. She previously worked at the organization’s Springbrook site in Newberg, OR. And was influential in initiating LGBTQ specific training and programming there. Nicole specializes in integrating creative process in the treatment of addiction and has worked with various populations throughout the Portland metro area, focusing on eliminating the stigma of addiction, criminality and sexual and gender identity.

• Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
  • Please mail your payment at least one week prior to training
  • We do not accept any form of debit or credit card at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
  • Send payment to: CDTC, P.O. Box 847, Vancouver, WA 98666.
• Please notify CDTC if you are unable to attend training.
  • Refund: A refund may be given only when notification is given at least 3 days
    prior to the training. Notification under 3 days will follow the credit
    agreement.
  • Credit: If notification is given within 1 week after the training, a credit will be
    given for the next training only.
  • If CDTC cancels training, registration fees will be refunded in full.

 For Information Contact:
Lisa Westlund
cdtc@addictionceu.org
Phone: 503-805-0989
Fax: 1-360-557-5032 (vFax)

DSM-5 & ASAM: Substance-Related Terminology Changes, Utilization, and Treatment Planning

Friday, January 10, 2014 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
6 hours CEU
Clark College at Columbia Tech Center
Corporate Learning Center
18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98683

Goal of Training
The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) was published in 2013 with a number of changes to criteria and terminology of addictions, substance-related disorders and alcoholism. The purpose of this training is to enhance chemical dependency counselors and other supports knowledge of these changes. Participants will gain knowledge about the use of the DSM-5 in a clinical setting regarding assessing substance use disorders and use of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for making informed and accurate placement and planning decisions. Additionally working with special adult populations such as parents/prospective parents, older adults, criminal justice involved, and persons in safety sensitive occupations will be addressed.

Trainer
Greg Bauer, CDP, NCAC I, Greg has been Executive Director of Alpine Recovery Services Inc. since 1999, managing locations in Arlington and Lynnwood, Washington. He has over 26 years of experience in direct patient service with inpatient, outpatient, and hospital-based experience in the field of chemical dependency.

Greg has over 7 years experience as adjunct faculty member at Skagit Valley College in the Human Services Department, served 4 years on the Behavioral Health Advisory Board for Regence BlueShield, and serves as current president of CDPWS, the Washington State affiliate of NAADAC. He is active in the Washington State legislative process, with experience in expert testimony, bill writing, and WAC revision. He has served as legislative representative for the Washington State Association of Independent Outpatient Programs (WSAIOP) since 1999.

Greg is licensed by the State of Washington as a Chemical Dependency Professional and is a National Certified Addiction Counselor I.

Behavioral Objectives
This workshop is open for all educational and professional levels. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Become familiar with the organization and changes in the DSM-5,
• Be exposed to the new language and criteria for substance use disorders, including severity system,
• Understand the organizational changes in the ASAM criteria and how it fits with the DSM-5,
• Identify levels of care along the continuum in ASAM criteria,
• Identify and use multidimensional assessment as outlined by ASAM criteria,
• Comprehension of the ASAM criteria for adult special populations, and
• Utilization of the ASAM criteria for justification of placement decisions.

• Agenda

• Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
  • Please mail your payment at least one week prior to training
  • We do not accept any form of debit or credit card at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
  • Send payment to: CDTC, P.O. Box 847, Vancouver, WA 98666.
• Please notify CDTC if you are unable to attend training.
  • Refund: A refund may be given only when notification is given at least 3 days
    prior to the training. Notification under 3 days will follow the credit
    agreement.
  • Credit: If notification is given within 1 week after the training, a credit will be
    given for the next training only.
  • If CDTC cancels training, registration fees will be refunded in full.

Lunch:This training includes a catered lunch. C&L Catering will be providing a Taco Bar with a vegetarian option.Date:Friday, January 10, 2014 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Place:Clark College at Columbia Tech Center
Corporate Learning Center
18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd.,
Vancouver, WA 98683Please Google Map Directions from your location to ensure adequate route.From either I-5 or I-205
• Take State Highway 14 East
• Take the 192nd Ave. Exit No. 10
• Turn left (North) on 192nd Ave. and travel 2.3 miles
• Turn left (West) on Mill Plain Blvd.
• In approximately one block the Columbia Tech Center is on the right (North) side of the road.

Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the Northwest
P.O. Box 847
Vancouver, WA 98666

cdtc@addictionceu.org
www.addictionceu.org
(503) 805-0989
vFax: 1-(360) 557-5032

Guadalupe Aragón, BA, CADC1,

Transformative Life Coach

Looks forward to seeing you there!

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Developing Eastern-European Cultural Competency

to Address Treatment Needs

November 8, 2013

9:00 am to 4:30 pm
6 hour CEU
Sponsored By
Modus Vivendi, LLC
PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center off Mill Plain & 92nd Ave.
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

Trainer

Olga Parker,, Ph.D., CADC III,, graduated from Moscow State University in Russia and has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She has a specialty in NeuroPsychology. Olga Parker has been working as a psychologist and a psychotherapist for 10 years in Russia and as a mental health therapist for 24 years in USA. She is Clinical Director at Modus Vivendi LLC, which provides outpatient treatment for chemical dependency and mental health. Olga Parker is also working at Lutheran Community Services Northwest as a Treatment Coordinator and Therapist for Culturally Competent Mental Health Treatment. She specializes in the Eastern European population. She is certified with the International Board of Addiction Professionals and Alcohol and Drug Certification Board of Oregon. She has worked with addiction issues worldwide. Olga has been successfully working with English speaking and Russian speaking population for the past 24 years during her career in the US. For the last 17 years Olga has been facilitating Parenting classes, Alcohol and Drug Treatment groups, Domestic Violence classes and Family Enrichment groups for Russian-speaking clients.

Olga Parker developed and successfully implemented a series of workshops on innovative approaches to chemical dependency treatment with the focus on treatment of patients with trauma-related syndrome, spirituality approach in chemical dependency and treatment of special population groups, i.e. Eastern European, women, etc.

Goal of Training
The goal of the training is to provide an in-depth understanding of Eastern European culture, characteristics of various Slavic communities living in Oregon and SW Washington. We explore their values, beliefs and cultural differences in perception of and dealing with behavioral problems. Participants will learn about the needs of Eastern European clients and issues of service delivery to this population. Participants will gain understanding of concepts for treatment of substance abuse and domestic violence prevention. The special focus will be made on methods of treatment and treatment objectives, which will address beliefs and needs of this population.

Behavioral Objectives
This workshop is open for all educational and professional levels. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Familiarize self with Eastern European culture and Slavic communities of Oregon and SW Washington.
• Recognize the cultural aspects, values and beliefs of Eastern European clients in substance abuse treatment and domestic violence prevention program.
• Learn 5 strategies for increasing clients’ confidence and motivation in their ability to change.
• Learn 3 treatment interventions, which address cultural beliefs about alcohol use.
• Learn goals, objectives and interventions we use in substance abuse treatment with Eastern European clients.

Guadalupe Aragon, BA, CADC1, Certified Transformative Life Coach,

President-elect Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the Northwest looks forward to seeing you there!!!

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Recovery Oriented Mindfulness Training

Offered by
Kaiser Permanente

Sept. 26 & 27, 2013
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12.5 CEU hours

Kaiser Permanente
Town Hall Ballroom
3704 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217

Member: $100
Non-Member: $150

Do you know if you are a member? Click on the Blue Underlined Member above to see a list of Member Agencies.

The Addiction Medicine Program Development Committee is sponsoring Larry Ward, Ph.D. Candidate and Peggy Rowe, Ed.D. whom are both internationally recognized for their mindfulness trainings. The pair will be offering a two-day training to introduce the recovery oriented counseling community to the psychology of mindfulness as it is applied to the treatment of substance use disorder. Current research on the application of contemplative practices in the treatment of addiction will be given. Participants will receive training on the different mindfulness tools and practices. There will be discussion on how to introduce those resources to individual clients, as well as in the group setting.

Objectives:

• Participants will discuss ways to introduce these mindfulness tools into their addiction treatment groups.
• Participants will have an opportunity to deepen their own personal practice with mindfulness exercises.
• Participants will discuss the guidelines that will help introduce practices to be useful and successful.
• Participants will experience mindfulness practices that can be offered in individual and group sessions including sitting mediation, walking meditation, guided mediation, body scan, mindful movement, eating meditation and total relaxation.
• Participants will receive an overview current research findings on the applications of MBRP in Addiction.

This is an Intermediate Training. It is most appropriate for participants who are familiar with the basic concepts of addiction and recovery yet are seeking more detailed specific information on the topic.

Lunch is on your own Thursday, Sept 26. Lunch will be provided Friday Sept 27.

Please note that pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this training.

Potential one-day attendance may become available. Please email cdtc@addictionceu.org to express interest.

Hands Across the Bridge started twelve years ago when two women in recovery read an article about National Recovery Month and realized people all over the United States were celebrating their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. They decided they would stand on top of the bridge at daybreak to celebrate that they were no longer under the bridge in their addictions. Patty Katz and Louise Wedge, along with the support of the community, held the first Hands Across the Bridge celebration on the I-5 Bridge in 2002.That first year saw about 200 people. Over the next eleven  years, the event grew with  more than 2500 people joining hands in 2012.

The tradition has been after the completion of the Hands Across the Bridge ceremony, the participants travel to Ester Shore park to the Oxfest celebration. Oxfest is an all day event filled with family fun, including multiple bands, food vendors and family activities. Oxfest, sponsored by the men and women living in the more than 500 hundred Oxford Houses, both Oregon and Washington.

This year Hands Across the Bridge and Oxfest has received a very generous donation from Access to Recovery (ATR). Additionally, other ATR recipients; Phoenix Rising Transition, Iron Tribe, Bridges to Change and Highland Access to Recovery and Reentry Programs are helping to organize and coordinate this event.

Please “Join the Voices of Recovery Together on Pathways to Wellness.” September 2, 2013 Hands Across the Bridge / Oxfest 10:00am – Noon

For more information call Patty Katz @ 360-903-4645 or visit the website @ www.handsacrossthebridge.org

Oregon 

The Red Lion  909 N. Hayden Island Drive Portland, OR 97217

Washington

Esther Short Park 301 W 8th Street Vancouver, WA 98660

Oxfest

Esther Short Park Noon till Dark Celebrating Recovery A One Day Music Festival for the whole family!

Mind blowing training!!! Why attend???

Because 60% of all the people we talk to about substance use will give up their primary drug of choice keep the cigarettes and die of a tobacco related illness.

Did you know?  It cost 6 pennies to make a pack of cigarettes???

Smokers die 25 years sooner or have a diminished quality of life.

Why attend??? Why wouldn’t we???

Please join Grace On You, L.L.C.

Tobacco: The Next Recovery Challenge?

August 9, 2013

9:00 am – 4:30 pm
6 hours CEU
Sponsored By
ChangePoint Inc.
PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center off Mill Plain & 92nd Ave.
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

Training Brochure

Click Here To Download PDF Version

Goal of Training
One of the most positive, cost-effective influences any healthcare professional can have is to help a patient quit smoking. Nicotine is strongly addictive. Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, contributing to greater mortality than alcohol, illicit drugs, HIV, suicide, homicide, motor vehicle accidents, and obesity, all combined (Centers for Disease Control, 2005).

“Tobacco is a big blind spot for many in our field. We are used to working with clients with what sound like more severe problems…but sometimes we forget that tobacco kills more of our clients than all those other ‘serious’ drugs put together.” – Erik Stone, Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement, Signal Behavioral Health Network

Many accreditation agencies for treatment facilities are beginning to see the importance in integrating tobacco cessation into treatment. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires smoking policies, and both the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) and the American Society for Addiction Medicine support the treatment of tobacco dependence. Beginning January 2014, all CADCs applying for re-certification must have a minimum of two hours of continuing education in tobacco dependence/prevention.

This course will assist counselors in starting the process of integrating tobacco addiction education and treatment into their practice. Many healthcare providers are beginning to address tobacco dependence in their programs due to the devastating toll tobacco use has on people with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Attendees will gain information, skills and resources to support this important work.

This is an Intermediate Training. It is most appropriate for participants who are familiar with the basic concepts of addiction and recovery yet are seeking more detailed specific information on the topic.

Behavioral Objectives
Attendees will understand:

• The impact of tobacco use on clients with behavioral health disorders
• The Science of Nicotine Addiction
• How to implement two curricula on tobacco education
• How to access the Tobacco Quit Line and what it offers
• How to recommend the various nicotine dependence medications and instruct on their proper use

Trainer
Deb Drandoff, M. Ed., is an administrator at ChangePoint, Inc, and also manages the Washington State Healthy Communities Resource Center, which provides trainings for all programs in the Washington State Department of Health Community Wellness Program. Deb is currently providing consultation with numerous agencies in Oregon and Washington on integrating tobacco treatment, and created a model to provide training and technical assistance to chemical dependency treatment programs as they integrate tobacco education and cessation. Deb has previous experience as an administrator of chemical dependency, mental health and juvenile justice agencies.

July 27, 2013 Grace On You, LLC will be there!  Introducing “Mindful Smoking and THC vs. Anandamide!”

June 14, 2013

Goal of Training
This training will consist of philosophical discussions about the purpose and principles behind the four processes of Motivational Interviewing.  Participants will be offered opportunities to practice their use of basic client-centered skills in directional conversations about change. We will discuss using the core skills to enhance the guiding quality of interventions and identify examples of counselor behavior that exemplify the goals of enhancing motivation during the processes of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning.

Behavioral Objectives
During this training,

• Participants will gain understanding of the four processes of Motivational Interviewing: engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning,
• Participants will identify the directional elements of conversations about change,
• Participants will practice using the core skills to transition from building rapport to developing discrepancy,
• Participants will learn key phrases, and grounding foundations, to emulating the spirit of Motivational Interviewing, and
• Participants will explore accurate and descriptive documentation of motivational interventions.

Agenda

Trainer
Janis Crawford, MA, LPC, ACS, is a master’s level licensed professional counselor and approved clinical supervisor in the process of obtaining a doctorate degree in psychotherapy. Since 1998 she has worked in the field of addictions as a treatment provider, clinical and administrative supervisor, and program director. She became a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2007. She has since integrated the practice into correctional treatment for addiction and criminal thinking in the Wyoming Department of Corrections, and the detoxification and stabilization program at Providence Medical Center. Janis uses Motivational Interviewing as a style of supervision of substance abuse treatment counselors and provides coaching and formal trainings for behavioral health medical and clinical staff.

Sandra Geary, LCSW, CDP, has a passion for providing professional services in the area of Substance Use Disorder treatment and homeless services. She has worked at the Portland VAMC (Vancouver Division) for over eight years, and is currently the Substance Use Disorder Specialist for the HUD-VASH program. She has worked at several treatment programs in the Vancouver area since 1986, and relatively recently came to love Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a means for engaging and retaining people in their own treatment. Introduced to MI in 2005, Sandra gained membership in the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2012. She enjoys training Motivational Interviewing, and is currently serving as a consultant for the VA’s Evidence Based Practice roll-out of Motivational Enhancement Therapy.

• Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
  • Please mail your payment at least one week prior to training
  • We do not accept any form of debit or credit card at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
  • Send payment to: CDTC, P.O. Box 847, Vancouver, WA 98666.
• Please notify CDTC if you are unable to attend training.
  • Refund: A refund may be given only when notification is given at least 3 days
    prior to the training. Notification under 3 days will follow the credit
    agreement.
  • Credit: If notification is given within 1 week after the training, a credit will be
    given for the next training only.
  • If CDTC cancels training, registration fees will be refunded in full.

Date:June 14th, 2013 – Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Lunch:You will have an hour lunch break from Noon – 1 p.m. for this training. There is a full service cafeteria in the hospital that also has a microwave available. It is recommended that you Google map the training location and look for lunch locations in the area.Place:PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Mill Plain Campus Health Education Center 600 N.E. 92nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98664From I-5:Exit 1A — Highway 14 East, Lieser Road exitTurn left and cross over Hwy 14Road ends at Mill Plain; turn right (east)92nd Avenue is left at the third light, turn leftTake 2nd left. The Health Education Center is directly in front of you.Turn left into parking garage. Please don’t park in lot.From I-205:Exit 28 — Mill Plain West92nd Avenue is 4 traffic signals from I-205. Turn right.

Take 2nd left. The Health Education Center is directly in front of you.

Turn left into parking garage. Please don’t park in lot.

May 10, 2013  Look for Training Highlights on Grace On You, LLC BLOG Page!

Training Brochure

Click Here To Download PDF Version

Sam Darcy, MA, CAP, is the CEO/Executive Director of Astoria Pointe/The Rosebriar, an inpatient treatment facility in Astoria, OR. With over 25 years working in substance abuse and mental health field, he has advanced from clinical therapist to administration in both the private and non-profit sectors. He provides national trainings and has published articles relevant to substance abuse and mental health. Sam earned his B.A. degree in English and Philosophy from Southern Connecticut State College and his M.A. in Educational Communications from Fairfield University. Additionally, he is a Certified Addictions Professional and Certified Addiction Presenter in the State of Florida, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in the State of New Mexico, and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He presents a 15 hour course at the National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse at University of Wisconsin, Stout every summer for the past 6 years. He presented a shorter versions of the material at the 8th Annual Conference on Addictive Disorders in Florida. He published an article on Art Therapy for PTSD/Trauma in Recovery Today in 9/2008 and other papers related to addictions and recovery.

Goal of Training
PTSD/Trauma remains a complex emotional, behavioral and neurological condition that defies uniformity of treatment approaches. This training is designed to explore case studies that indicate the manifestation of PTSD/Trauma and specific evidenced based approaches to treatment. Participants will be provided with a deeper understanding of the etiology (root causality) that leads to PTSD/Trauma symptoms, presentation and diagnosis. Discussion regarding the use of co-occurring or Axis II diagnoses will be discussed including an argument challenging the diagnosis of Personality Disorder with Trauma affected Behaviors. The theories and treatment approaches currently used and cutting edge therapies will be reviewed. Evidenced based approaches to relapse identification specific to PTSD/Trauma patients will be addressed. Additionally participants will be provided with information on assessing and treating Secondary PTSD/Trauma, a condition caused by vicarious trauma exposure.

Behavioral Objectives
This training will provide participants with the ability to:

• Define PTSD/Trauma on a global and specifically personal level as related to substance dependent patients,
• Report the current treatment trends for PTSD/Trauma,
• Utilize assessment skills to identify and diagnose patients with underlying or co-occurring PTSD/Trauma,
• Identify skills for increasing patient’s trauma resolution skills, and
• Evaluate for Secondary PTSD and promoting own self-care.

Agenda

April 15, 2013

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Spring Resource Fair!!!

Hello Community Members!

This is a message from the Latino Community Resource Group

04 15 2012 Latino Resource Fair Flyer black and white

Thank you!!!  And as always Grace On You!

For the Annual Meeting people attending need to be one of four things:

1. Current board member,

2. Member Agency representative,

3. Prospective board member with approval from their agency, or

4. Prospective member agency.

This is because only the agencies can cast votes!   To see if you are a member agency please visit http://www.addictionceu.org.

Respectfully,

Guadalupe

• Please note: This training is at the Health Education Center at the Mill Plain Campus off 92nd Ave. Participants are on their own for lunch.

Goal of Training
NAADAC has identified that addressing spirituality in the recovery and counseling process is a component of a counselor’s cultural competency. Spirituality is a vital aspect of culture, and failure to acknowledge, understand, and embrace spirituality may be culturally nonresponsive to client needs. This training aims to increase treatment providers understanding and competency as related to spirituality. Assessment components, ethical considerations, and community collaborations will be explored.

Behavioral Objectives
This training will provide participants with the ability to:

• Define the difference between spirituality and religion,
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of exploring spiritual issues in the treatment of addiction,
• Identify the ethical issues that arise from addressing spirituality in counseling,
• Utilize four assessment tools for exploring spirituality with clients
• Describe the basic foundations of AA/12-step models, and
• Indicate community resources for collaboration.

Agenda

Trainers
Andrew Lindsell, CDP, LMHC, is the Administrator for Anchor Point Counseling Center in Battle Ground, WA. He has operated Anchor Point since 2007. He has been a substance abuse counselor since 1988. In 2008 he earned his licensure for Mental Health Counseling. In his former life he was a forester for 25 years! He has a commitment to compassion and mindfulness. He also brings a great sense of humor to recovery.

Jolene Nelson, MS, NCC, CDP, CADC I, is a counselor with Anchor Point. She has over 5 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health fields. Jolene believes strongly in the therapeutic model of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for healing addictive disease and various mental health issues. She has a strong dedication to the empowerment and betterment of women.

Loreen McCafferty, CDP, is a counselor with Anchor Point. She has over 6 years of experience in the field. Loreen earned her Associate Degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from Clark College. She utilizes a mindfulness based practice to help clients alleviate suffering from addition. Loreen states “Seeing change is like being witness to a beautiful sunrise, it’s a humbling experience and I’m grateful to be in the presence of it.”

Frederick Woods, M.Div., CDP, CADC II, is a counselor with Anchor Point. He holds a Master of Theology with a certificate in clinical Pastoral Care. Woods has sixteen years of experience in establishing, implementing and coordinating social services and ministries to address the needs of vulnerable populations. He has a passion for serving humanity.

• Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
  • Please mail your payment at least one week prior to training
  • We do not accept any form of debit or credit card at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
  • Send payment to: CDTC, P.O. Box 847, Vancouver, WA 98666.
• Please notify CDTC if you are unable to attend training.
  • Refund: A refund may be given only when notification is given at least 3 days
    prior to the training. Notification under 3 days will follow the credit
    agreement.
  • Credit: If notification is given within 1 week after the training, a credit will be
    given for the next training only.
  • If CDTC cancels training, registration fees will be refunded in full.

Date:March 8th, 2013 – Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Lunch:You will have an hour lunch break from Noon – 1 p.m. for this training. There is a full service cafeteria in the hospital that also has a microwave available. It is recommended that you Google map the training location and look for lunch locations in the area.Place:PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Mill Plain Campus Health Education Center 600 N.E. 92nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98664From I-5:Exit 1A — Highway 14 East, Lieser Road exitTurn left and cross over Hwy 14Road ends at Mill Plain; turn right (east)92nd Avenue is left at the third lightFrom I-205:Exit 28 — Mill Plain West92nd Avenue is 4 traffic signals from I-205Parking for Health Education Center ~ please park in parking structure • Enter on 92nd Avenue from Mill Plain Boulevard • Pass the parking structure, then turn left • The Health Education Center entrance is directly across the first driveway north of the parking structure

My Client is a Sex Offender? Addressing Collaborative Treatment Needs

6 hours CEU
Sponsored By
First Place
PeaceHealth Southwest Mill Plain Campus
Health Education Center
600 N.E. 92nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98664

• Please note: This training is at the Health Education Center at the Mill Plain Campus off 92nd Ave.

Goal of Training
This training will address issues relevant to providing mental health and chemical dependency treatment to clients who are registered sex offenders. This training will provide an understanding and awareness of the psychopathology and/or psychological diagnosis of this population. There will be a focus on increasing your awareness of the professional and ethical responsibilities in providing clinical services to clients with this status. Additionally, issues such as the client’s perceived social status, the impact of this perception, and provider sensitivity to these concerns will be discussed. Examples of collaboration with law enforcement, sex offender treatment providers, and chemical dependency treatment providers will be shared.

Behavioral Objectives
This training will provide participants with the ability to:

• Describe the difference between risk levels and how these are assigned,
• Identify the differences between the legal status and the diagnostic status of an offender,
• Explain the process of Community Notification and how it impact services,
• Identify the role of community supervision and the limitations, and
• Describe the professional and ethical responsibilities of working with registered sex offender clients.

Agenda

Trainer
Olivia Lovely, M.S., LMHC, is the Clinical Director for Counseling Interventions in Longview, WA. She is an Affiliate Sex Offender Treatment Provider and Supervisor of a State Certified Domestic Violence Perpetrator Intervention Program. She has worked with the sex offender population for12 years. She previously has been a parole officer and CPS investigator.

Robert C. Brewer, is a Deputy Sheriff with Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Department. He has worked for the department for 33 years. Deputy Brewer is in charge of overseeing the registration and monitoring of sex offenders in Cowlitz County. He additionally participates in the End of Sentence Review Board with the Department of Corrections and is on the SONAR Committee, an advisory group that works within the legal system to make recommendations to the legislative policy board on improving the laws relating to sex offenders.

Kevin Rentner, B.A., M.S., is the Supervisor for the Department of Corrections – Longview branch. He supervises Community Corrections officers (probation and parole), who in turn monitor around a 1,000 felons in Cowlitz County. Mr. Renter holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Chaminade University. He is an adjunct professor for his Alma mater.

James P. LeFever, CDP, is a clinician with First Place in Longview. He has worked there since 2011. Previously he worked 9 years at Drug Abuse Prevention Center. He has been in the Chemical Dependency Field since 2001. For the last six years he has additionally been an Adjunct Instructor teaching chemical dependency classes at Lower Columbia Community College.

• Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
  • Please mail your payment at least one week prior to training
  • We do not accept any form of debit or credit card at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
  • Send payment to: CDTC, P.O. Box 847, Vancouver, WA 98666.
• Please notify CDTC if you are unable to attend training.
  • Refund: A refund may be given only when notification is given at least 3 days
    prior to the training. Notification under 3 days will follow the credit
    agreement.
  • Credit: If notification is given within 1 week after the training, a credit will be
    given for the next training only.
  • If CDTC cancels training, registration fees will be refunded in full.

Date:February 8th, 2013 – Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Lunch:You will have an hour lunch break from Noon – 1 p.m. for this training. There is a full service cafeteria in the hospital that also has a microwave available. It is recommended that you Google map the training location and look for lunch locations in the area.Place:PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Mill Plain Campus Health Education Center 600 N.E. 92nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98664From I-5:Exit 1A — Highway 14 East, Lieser Road exitTurn left and cross over Hwy 14Road ends at Mill Plain; turn right (east)92nd Avenue is left at the third lightFrom I-205:Exit 28 — Mill Plain West92nd Avenue is 4 traffic signals from I-205Parking for Health Education Center ~ please park in parking structure • Enter on 92nd Avenue from Mill Plain Boulevard • Pass the parking structure, then turn left • The Health Education Center entrance is directly across the first driveway north of the parking structure

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