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May 30 - June 1 | Palm Springs, CA
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Substance Use Disorders
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Co-Occurring/Mood Disorders/Psychotherapy Approaches
Trauma
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Nutrition
May 30 - June 1 | Palm Springs, CA
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May 30 - June 1 | Palm Springs, CA
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 Majors
PhD
Gaetano Vaccaro
PhD CSAT
Kaci Hohmann
Juris Doctor
Raghu Appasani
MD
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 Waller
MD, MS
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Increasing Counselor Effectiveness and Outcomes Using Principles of Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology
Presenter
Nicholas Crapser
PhD, 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 Spickler
MS, LLP
David Dawdy
MA, LLP
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Navigating Contemporary Challenges and Advancing Clinical Practice
Presenter
Jimmy Shaw
LPC, 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 McLean
Psy.D., CIP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Energy Psychology for the Treatment for Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Presenter
Adriana Popescu
PhD
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Diagnosis and Management of Infections Associated with Substance Use Disorders and Associated Behaviors
Presenter
Martin Krsak
MD, 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 Roybal
MD
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 Kurtz
MA, 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 Kramer
LMFT
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 Schreier
ICS, CSAC, LPC, BACC, ICGC-II
Hillary Tamar
MD, FASAM
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Xylazine: What Do Providers Need to Know to Address New and Emerging Drugs
Presenter
Andrew Kurtz
MA, LMFT
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Active Assailant Awareness, Prevention and Response
Presenter
Chuck Robertson
MBA
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 Fitch
LMFT
Manoj Shivji
Neha Kumar
LMFT
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 Batki
MD
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 Young
MBA
Erin Andrade
MSW, 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 Hallerman
PhD, JD
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Compassion Fatigue and Families Struggling with Addiction and Trauma. It’s a real thing!
Presenter
Michael F Barnes
PhD, LAC, LPC
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Nutritional Psychiatry: Exploring an Additional Approach to Clinical Care
Presenter
Amanda Nahas-Wilson
MSN, 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 Gilbert
PhD, LMFT
Sariah Hopkins
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Neurobiology of Addiction in 2024
Presenter
Petros Levounis
MD
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Taking a Higher Road: Navigating Professional Ethics and Responsibility - Part 2
Presenter
Danae Young
MBA
Erin Andrade
MSW, LISW
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Addressing SUD and Mental Health in Older Adults – Evidence-Based Interventions
Presenter
Brittany Johns
LMFT
Dana Kalionzes
BA, 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'Gorman
PhD
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Advanced Motivational Interviewing
Presenter
Grant Hovik
MA
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 Hayes
MEd, LPC, CIP
Kristin Agar
LCSW, CEDS, CIP, CAI, F.iaedp
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Stimulant Treatment Considerations for Specific Populations in Rural Communities
Presenter
Grant Hovik
MA
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Achieving Compliance High Reliability-A 12 step behavioral health framework
Presenter
Maeve O'Neill
MEd, 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 Liese
PhD
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'Neill
EdD, 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 Roop
PhD
MeLeigha Milby
PharmD
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
California – A Changing Regulatory Environment
Presenter
Devon Waytt
BSM, MBA
Pete Nielsen
MA, LAADC
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Eastern Religious Influence, Psychology, and Enhancing DBT and ACT Effectiveness
Presenter
Christopher McDuffie
MSW, 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 Kulberg
PhD, CEDS
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