Agenda

May 30 - June 1 | Palm Springs, CA

Register

Wednesday May 29, 2024

  • 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    West Coast Symposium Golf Tournament

  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

    Orientation and Welcome Session

Thursday May 30, 2024

  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

    Open Meeting

  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

    Light Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

  • 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall Open

  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    “Psychedelics - Ethical Concerns and Efficacy for Modern Psychiatry.”

    • Presenter
      • Cherlyne MajorsPhD
      • Gaetano VaccaroPhD CSAT
      • Kaci HohmannJuris Doctor
      • Raghu AppasaniMD
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    The 4th Edition of the ASAM Criteria and the Future of Addiction Care

    • Presenter
      • R. Corey WallerMD, MS
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Increasing Counselor Effectiveness and Outcomes Using Principles of Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology

    • Presenter
      • Nicholas CrapserPhD, LPC, LMHC, CADC-III, SUDP, CRM, NCC, MAC, ACS, CSC
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Risk, Need, Responsivity (RNR): A New Focus on Improving Outcomes for Behavioral Health Treatment

    • Presenter
      • Corey SpicklerMS, LLP
      • David DawdyMA, LLP
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Navigating Contemporary Challenges and Advancing Clinical Practice

    • Presenter
      • Jimmy ShawLPC, LMFT, CSAT, CTT, EMDR
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

    Vision Session: Harnessing AI to Boost your ROI

    • Presenter
      • Ali Beheshti
      • Nitya Sivakumar
  • 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM

    Light Into the Darkness, Understanding Betrayal and Resilience

    • Presenter
      • Adam McLeanPsy.D., CIP
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Energy Psychology for the Treatment for Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders

    • Presenter
      • Adriana PopescuPhD
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Diagnosis and Management of Infections Associated with Substance Use Disorders and Associated Behaviors

    • Presenter
      • Martin KrsakMD, MSc
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Healing The Attachment Wound At The Heart Of Addiction: A Theoretical and Practical Perspective on Connection-inspired Care

    • Presenter
      • Krista RoybalMD
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Strategies for Engaging Youth to Effectively Identify and Address Co-Occurring Substance Use and Serious Emotional Distress

    • Presenter
      • Andrew KurtzMA, LMFT
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Vision Session: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Behavioral Health: Strategies for Building and Managing a Thriving Treatment Center

    • Presenter
      • Catherine Aquino
      • Chad Carlsen
      • Erin KramerLMFT
      • Peter Gates
  • 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

    Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

  • 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

    Patient Retention in Times of Fentanyl and Stimulants

    • Presenter
      • Andrew SchreierICS, CSAC, LPC, BACC, ICGC-II
      • Hillary TamarMD, FASAM
  • 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

    Xylazine: What Do Providers Need to Know to Address New and Emerging Drugs

    • Presenter
      • Andrew KurtzMA, LMFT
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    Active Assailant Awareness, Prevention and Response

    • Presenter
      • Chuck RobertsonMBA

Friday May 31, 2024

  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

    Open Meeting

  • 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM

    Vision Session: Unleashing the Force of the Therapeutic Alliance

    • Presenter
      • Dean FitchLMFT
      • Manoj Shivji
      • Neha KumarLMFT
  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

    Light Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

  • 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall Open

  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    Understanding Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Risks, Challenges, and Treatment Approaches

    • Presenter
      • Steven BatkiMD
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Taking a Higher Road: Navigating Professional Ethics and Responsibility - Part 1

    • Presenter
      • Danae YoungMBA
      • Erin AndradeMSW, LISW
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Identifying and Understanding Trauma Defense Mechanisms as one of the Root Cause of Substance Abuse and Relapse

    • Presenter
      • Elisa HallermanPhD, JD
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Compassion Fatigue and Families Struggling with Addiction and Trauma. It’s a real thing!

    • Presenter
      • Michael F BarnesPhD, LAC, LPC
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Nutritional Psychiatry: Exploring an Additional Approach to Clinical Care

    • Presenter
      • Amanda Nahas-WilsonMSN, APN, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

    Vision Session: Leading Through Change: How Technology can Power your Growth

    • Presenter
      • Carina Edwards
      • Emma Spight
      • Krista GilbertPhD, LMFT
      • Sariah Hopkins
  • 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM

    Neurobiology of Addiction in 2024

    • Presenter
      • Petros LevounisMD
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Taking a Higher Road: Navigating Professional Ethics and Responsibility - Part 2

    • Presenter
      • Danae YoungMBA
      • Erin AndradeMSW, LISW
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Addressing SUD and Mental Health in Older Adults – Evidence-Based Interventions

    • Presenter
      • Brittany JohnsLMFT
      • Dana KalionzesBA, CADC II
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Leading With a Focus on Strengths and Evidence Informed Practices When Facing Teens and Young Adults With a Death Wish

    • Presenter
      • Patricia O'GormanPhD
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Advanced Motivational Interviewing

    • Presenter
      • Grant HovikMA
  • 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

    Building a Holistic Growth Plan Across the Behavioral Health Patient Lifecycle

    • Presenter
      • Glenn Hadley
      • Greg Gossett
      • Kevin Thilborger
  • 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

    Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

  • 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

    The Trifecta Challenge: Pre-Treatment Intervention for Patients with Co-Occurring Eating, Substance Use, and Mental Health Disorders

    • Presenter
      • Heather HayesMEd, LPC, CIP
      • Kristin AgarLCSW, CEDS, CIP, CAI, F.iaedp
  • 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

    Stimulant Treatment Considerations for Specific Populations in Rural Communities

    • Presenter
      • Grant HovikMA
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    Achieving Compliance High Reliability-A 12 step behavioral health framework

    • Presenter
      • Maeve O'NeillMEd, LPC-S, CHC, CDTLF

Saturday June 01, 2024

  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

    Open Meeting

  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

    Light Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

  • 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall Open

  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    Advances in CBT for Addictive Disorders: Focus on Therapy Content and Process

    • Presenter
      • Bruce LiesePhD
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Attachment Theory: A Critical Component for Sustained Recovery

    • Presenter
      • John O'NeillEdD, LCSW-S, LCDC
  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Starting from Strength: How Understanding and Following Personality and Character Traits can Impact Addiction Treatment

    • Presenter
      • Dr. Jason RoopPhD
      • MeLeigha MilbyPharmD
  • 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch on Your Own

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    California – A Changing Regulatory Environment

    • Presenter
      • Devon WayttBSM, MBA
      • Pete NielsenMA, LAADC
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

    Eastern Religious Influence, Psychology, and Enhancing DBT and ACT Effectiveness

    • Presenter
      • Christopher McDuffieMSW, ACSW, CADCII
  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

    Afternoon Break in Capra

  • 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

    Proper Assessment and Treatment for Anxiety-Based Disorders

    • Presenter
      • Andrea KulbergPhD, CEDS