Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference
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June 3th
June 4th
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010
 
ALL DAY:  Books Are Fun (YAMWI fundraiser book sale)
 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration
8:00 AM - Music as Therapy - The role of music is woven into the fabric of our lives.  From the lullabies of our earliest memories to the songs that date the moments we remember, music serves to not only reflect our memories, but also provide the therapy to help us through our daily as well as our lifetime struggles.  This session will briefly explore the role of music in our lives.
Presenters:
Michael Miranda, CPA and Colleagues - Professional Musicians

8:30 AM - Welcome & Introductions - Matt Michels, RN, BS, JD
Presentation of Awards - Pam Kettering

8:45 AM – 10:15 PM - Keynote:  Ethical Approach to Pursuing the Good Life Are you willing to pursue a good life by doing the right thing even when it cost you more than you want to pay?  Even though it is difficult to call on our moral courage, remember the old French proverb that says, “There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.”
Keynote Presenter:  Dr. Mark J. Britzman

10:30 AM - 12:00 – BREAKOUT SESSION I
1) The New Media and the Art of Reading: Friends or Enemies? What is the impact of screens (TV, computer, etc.) on Reading?  What can we do to promote reading?
Presenter: John E. Miller, PhD,
is a former South Dakota State University history professor.  He is author of seven books.
**This program is made possible by the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the
National Endowment for the Humanities

2) Ethics of Personal Relationships (marriage & family focus) – What would it be like to be married to you?  This presentation will present essential ingredients to nourish marriages and family life.
Presenter: Mark J. Britzman, EdD, is a tenured professor in the Counseling and Human Resource Development Department at South Dakota State University.  He is also a licensed psychologist, certified clinical mental health counselor, and Glasser Scholar.

3) Holistic Approach to Mental Illness – The South Dakota Human Services Center continues to strive to improve the care provided, with attention to the physical and mental health of individuals.  This panel will briefly review some of the newest endeavors to meet the needs of patients at HSC, including women’s health screenings, multidisciplinary approach to diabetes education, treatment, and prevention, and implementation of palliative care.
Panel Members:  Dr. Victoria Walker, MD, Kirsten DeJean, PA-C,
Karen Miller, PA-C, graduated from Sioux Valley School of Nursing.  She worked as an RN in ICU, CCU, ER, Psych, and Community Health.  She graduated from the University of North Dakota PA/FNP program in 1992.  She has worked at SDHSC since graduation.  She has been a preceptor for PA students from USD for many years
4) Alcohol & Drug Involuntary Commitment – this session will cover legal aspects of IVC, petitioner’s responsibility, and defendant’s rights.  Detox, medical aspects, aftercare, and the responsibility of treatment facilities will also be addressed.
Presenter: Gerald Ebel, BS, CCDCIII
5) Cross-Cultural Engagement in Adult Education – this session outlines a conceptual framework for the non-Native educators/professionals who work with Native Americans.
Presenter: Tom Buckmiller, PhD
6)How to Help Those with Mental and Emotional Problems Successfully Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits – this session will address what a person with a mental disability must show in order to qualify for disability benefits.  A brief explanation of the appeal paperwork will be covered.  Emphasis will be placed on how to successfully help those with mental and emotional disabilities obtain the benefits they need.
Presenter:
Renee H. Christensen, BS, JD
, is an attorney with Johnson & Christensen Law Office, P.C. in Sioux Falls, SD.  She received her BS in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University in 1990.  She attended the University of South Dakota School of Law from 1990-93.  Renee currently practices law in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation and Social Security disability.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation:  Psychiatric Genomics in South Dakota - Dr. Soundy will be speaking about the Institute of Human Behavioral Genomics and its collaboration with the SDSU College of Pharmacy, Avera McKennan Hospital, and the Sanford School of Medicine.  His presentation will include the development of the collaboration, current projects, and future opportunities.
Presenter:  Presenter: 
Timothy J.  Soundy,
MD

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM – BREAKOUT SESSION II
7) Raising Ethically Minded Children – Our children are 27% of our population and 100% of our future.  This presentation is intended to improve our moral landscape by ensuring that character counts.
Presenter:
Mark J. Britzman, EdD
8) Emotional Cycles of Deployment – this presentation will look at the cycle of deployment with an emphasis on reunion and reintegration.  It will also look at how, as a community we can support our service members and their family through the cycle of deployment.
Presenter –
Teresa Hendrickson, LPC-MH, CCDCIII
9) Care of the Patient with Breast Cancer from a Psychiatric Perspective– this session will focus on how to care for patients from a psycho-social aspect before, during and after cancer treatment.
Presenter:
Barbara K. Clinkenbeard, MS, NP
, earned her masters degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing.  She is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Psycho-oncology at Alegent Health in Omaha, NE.   She has presented nationally and internationally on psycho-oncology.
10) Teach Not Preach/Native American Alcohol and Drug Treatment Approaches – this session will present difference material and ideas used to help Native Americans feel excepted in group. Teach not preach.
Presenter:
Joseph Carda, BS
11) PFLAG: A resource for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. – PFLAG, a national organization, has local chapters in SD.  Learn about the group’s purpose, goals, and resources for gay individuals and their family members as well as for professionals in the mental health field.
Presenters: Sherri Rodgers-Conti, MA & Terri Carlson,
are mothers who happen to each have a gay son.  They have organization local PFLAG chapters in Yankton and Sioux Falls, respectively.
12) Brain Injury 101 – this fun and dynamic class encompasses elements of brain injury and basic neurology in an easy to understand and captivating format.
Presenter:
Jeff Snell, PhD

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM  BREAKOUT SESSION III
13) Treatment for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems – this presentation will address typical and troubled sexual behavior,  evidenced based treatment for children ages 2 to 12, and current policy and needs of communities.
Presenter:
Elizabeth Rembold, BA, MSW,
Paula Hendrickson, CSW-PIP, QMHP
14) Suicide and Co-Occurring Disorders: A Personal Perspective will provide a detailed look into a consumer’s thoughts on suicide and addiction followed by a nursing perspective in the care, consumer’s need with co-occurring disorders and suicidality.
Presenters:
Dale Knode, RN, BS, HSAD
15) This Emotional Life: Resources for the Mental Health Professional This Emotional Life, a PBS documentary, explores ways we can improve our social relationships, cope with negative emotions and become more positive, resilient individuals.  This session will highlight particular topics from the documentary and its content-rich companion resources, developed with the latest scientific research.
Presenter:
Sherri Rodgers-Conti, MA
16) Systems Transformation for Co-Occurring Disorders – Attendees will hear about the accomplishments and upcoming project goals of the Co-Occurring initiative across the state including what clinicians, agencies, and the Divisions of Alcohol and Substance Abuse are doing to improve treatment for those living with co-occurring disorders. 
Presenter:
Kay Ermish, CSW-PIP
17) Ethics in the Workplace – Character without competence may lead to bankruptcy.  Competence without character will often lead tl disgrace.  This presentation will ensure ethical conduct in the workplace, including an emphasis on character and competence.  
Presenter:
Mark J. Britzman, EdD
18) Demystifying Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab the world of TBI rehab can be hazy and confusing.  Join us as we demystify and clear up the common misconceptions in the TBI industry.
Presenter:
Jen Karolski, OTR/L
 
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
 
ALL DAY:  Books Are Fun (YAMWI fundraiser book sale)
 
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM  - Registration
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM – Featured Presentation: WRAP® World View & System's Transformation - will focus on the world view and benefits of WRAP implementation into our services delivery system to create recovery transformation.
Presenter:
Matthew R. Federici, MS, CPRP
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM – BREAKOUT Session IV
19) Myths of Autism – this presentation will provide a brief overview and historical perspective related to assumptions about the etiology of Autism while at the same time identifying major myths regarding both the causes and treatment of the disorder.  The focus will be on increasing the participants understanding of assumptions underlying the most wide spread myths about Autism and to critically evaluate claims regarding both etiology and treatment of the disorder.
Presenters: Thomas Stanage, PhD & Lori Lincoln, MA
20) Overview of WRAP® – This workshop will provide a brief introduction to WRAP® and its applications on a personal, organizational and systems level.  It is intended for participants who have limited to no knowledge of WRAP®..
Presenter: 
Matthew R. Federici, MS, CPRP
21) Growing Old Disgracefully – a humorous, serious and practical presentation on the art of growing old based upon the presenter’s own experiences in aging plus those of the many role modes she has observed and known.  Audience dialogue encouraged.
Presenter:
Janice H. Mikesell, RN

**This program is made possible by the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities
22) Children of Alcoholics – this session will discuss the brain development and personalities of Adult Children of Alcoholics.
Presenter: 
Dr. Robert R. Perkinson, PhD
23) Connecting the Generations For the first time in history we have four different generations all mixed together in one workplace. Each generation is distinctively different - different motivations, different values, different work habits…and this has created a generational clash we’ve never experienced before.  In this fun class, learn to understand who you are dealing with every day and learn to appreciate what those differences can bring to the workplace.
Presenter: 
Kathy Hildebrandt, BS, MA
24) Treatment Needs for those with Co-Occurring Disorders – Attendees will learn about the treatment needs of those with co-occurring disorders including the use of stages of change and stages of treatment toward the “happy life goal” within the treatment plan.  Attendees will learn how to use stage-matched interventions.
Presenter:
Kay Ermish, CSW-PIP

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM BREAKOUT SESSION V

25) My Friend – this presentation will discuss Sarah’s eating disorder including signs to look for, treatment, health issues, and hospitalizations.  We will also discuss self-harming.
Presenters: Jane Goeden, BS &
Sarah Goeden
26) Demographic Change and Diversity – this session will discuss how to deal with our diverse community.
Presenter:  Qadir Aware
27) Community Integration and Recovery – This workshop will provide an introduction to the concept of community integration, barriers to people in recovery and strategies to facilitation of community integration for people in recovery.
Presenter: 
Matthew R.  Federici, MS, CPRP
28) The Walking Wounded this session will talk about dealing with families of addicted individuals.
Presenters:  Connie Presley-Marr, CCDC II &
Diane VanRooyen
29) Stress Management with Laughter Yoga – Scientific research shows us that laughter can help to resolve workplace stress and many related issues, but until now there has been no reliable and effective system to deliver laughter.  Laughter Yoga is that system!  It’s an innovative form of stress management that can help create a positive workplace environment that encourages self-esteem, cooperation, creative thinking and job satisfaction
Presenters: 
Dan & Jill Johnson
30) Attachment and Play: Strategies and Interventions for Children and Adolescents in a Mental Health Crisis this workshop will give concrete de-escalation techniques to use with children and adolescents in a mental health crises.  Learn how negative behaviors are often a result of dysregulation and how trauma and attachment impact functioning and development.  Attachment theory in relation to traumatized and emotionally dysregulated children will be described.  Explore creative play strategies and other techniques and learn why they work for de-escalation.
Presenters: Sara Cross, LICSW &
Kathleen Kane, LICSW

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM - Luncheon Presentation:  Delivery of Healthcare in Rural Settings: A Sea of Change the session will seek to create an interactive experience involving audience response and insights re: the impact of e-health and web 2.0 on rural community development.
Presenter: 
James B. Beddow, PhD

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM   BREAKOUT SESSION VI

31) Gags:  How They Affect Your Community and Schools – this presentation will discuss gangs, school issues, dress codes and how to deal with gang issues.
Presenter – Doug Simmons
32) Understanding Recovery for Native People –
Presenter:
Faith Spotted Eagle
33) The Body, Brain and Addiction- this presentation discusses the neurobiology of addiction and recovery; a program that brings addiction under control so 90-94% of patients stay clean and sober.
Presenter: 
Dr. Robert R. Perkinson, PhD
34) Connecting the Generations For the first time in history we have four different generations all mixed together in one workplace. Each generation is distinctively different - different motivations, different values, different work habits…and this has created a generational clash we’ve never experienced before.  In this fun class, learn to understand who you are dealing with every day and learn to appreciate what those differences can bring to the workplace(Repeat of Session #23)
Presenter: 
Kathy Hildebrandt, BS, MA
35) Implementation of WRAP®  and Peer Specialists: Achieving Systems Transformations – This workshop will provide participants a brief overview of  national trends in the development of WRAP® based programming and Peer Specialists initiatives, outcomes and steps to statewide implementation.
Presenter: 
Matthew R.  Federici, MS, CPRP
36) Dying – The Final Frontier –panel discussion by a hospice team will describe how hospice companions patients and families as they face end of life.  Insights will be shared on living fully while facing death.
Presenters:  Mary Pistulka, RN, CHPN,
Mary Hochstein, Tami Mabee, & Stacy Nickels

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - CLOSING SESSION:  “Get Ready to Laugh Until it Helps! Even though we need to take our work seriously, we need to take ourselves lightly.  Scientific research shows us that laughter can help to resolve workplace stress and many related issues, but until now there has been no reliable and effective system to deliver laughter.  Laughter Yoga is that system!  It’s an innovative form of stress management that can help create a positive workplace environment that encourages self-esteem, cooperation, creative thinking and job satisfaction.  So get ready to laugh until it helps!
Presenter:
Dan & Jill Johnson

 
 

 

     

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