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Professional Development
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Topic : Eating Disorders and Addictions: Food For Thought Presenter : Loreta Stavskiene, MS, LCPC Date : September 12, 2009 Time : 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Description : In this workshop, the speaker will discuss the prevalence of eating disorders and their similarities to chemical addictions. Discussion will include but is not limited to diagnostic classification, assessment tools, co-occurrence considerations with alcohol and drug addictions and treatment planning. This workshop will assist professionals in: 1) diagnosing individuals with anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating; 2) understanding the similarities with addictive processes; 3) defining screening and assessment practices; 4) explaining common characteristics with co-occurring substance abuse/dependence; and 5) understanding treatment planning issues. Topic : The Basics of Spirituality Presenter : Rev. William E. Miller, MDiv, DMin, CSADC Date : September 26, 2009 Time : 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Description : This workshop will be made up of three parts; each part will discuss an important part of basic spirituality as it relates to helping individuals in addiction treatment gain an understanding of the essential elements of spiritual recovery. In the first part we will discuss the three basic facets of spirituality – honesty, contentment, and humility. In the second part, we will examine the conception of open mindedness in context of the spirituality of the program. Topic: Understanding and Treating Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity Presenter: Cynthia A. Power, MA, LCPC, CST, CAS, CSAT Date: October 10, 2009 Time : 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Description : Sexual addiction, manifested by a wide variety of behaviors, and the most current epidemic of cybersex addictions, also called the “Crack Cocaine of the 21 st Century”, are presenting with ever increasing frequency. Cindy will review the signs and types of both sex and
Topic : In Search of the Conscience: Counseling Clients With Antisocial Personality Disorder Presenters : Mark Sanders LCSW, CADC Date : October 24, 2009 Time : 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Description : In many counseling facilities across the country, staff can’t wait for clients with antisocial personality disorders to be discharged! In addition, those clients who are dually diagnosed, i.e. antisocial personality disorders and substance use disorders, are often involved in a triangulated revolving door syndrome – drug use and prison followed by reincarceration – without ever being treated for the thought processes, which are the hallmark of antisocial personality disorder and precursor for drug use. Topics to be discussed: causes and history of antisocial personality disorder; helping adolescents avoid graduating from conduct disorder to antisocial personality disorder; antisocial personality disorder as male depression; strategies for counseling and treating this disorder; and helping families cope
Topic : Female DUI Offenders – For the Sake of Public Safety and Her Children, We Must Intervene!! Presenters : Maya Hennessey, BA, CRADC, MISA II Date : October 31, 2009 Time : 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Description : DUI arrests are the largest category of alcohol-related crimes bringing women into the criminal justice system. Female fatal crashes are on the rise, too often with children in the car. Using gender competent evidence-based approaches, you can reduce re-arrests, increase public safety, interrupt addictive patterns, and launch recovery for women and their families. This experiential skill building workshop will cover research on major gender differences, what works, what doesn’t and why; research on arrests, re-arrests, barriers to recovery and addiction interruption techniques. Addiction counselors, DUI evaluators, probation officers, bring your frustrations and questions to this lively workshop on female DUI offenders!!Please note: Temperatures within the conference site can vary. For comfort’s sake, please bring along a sweater, if desired. Hats and shorts are not allowed in building. Please be considerate of all participants by limiting use of beepers and cellular phones to emergencies only. Thank you. Disclaimer : The presentations do not necessarily reflect the policies or practices of Haymarket Center. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION With stops nearby, buses and trains are alternatives to driving. For specific information, call CTA or Metra at (312) 836-7000. Free Parking Available FOR WORKSHOPS Workshops are held at: Haymarket Center (This location is just across the street and around the corner from the Haymarket Center’s main entrance on Washington Blvd. Entrance to workshop also available through parking lot)
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