Kimmie Jordan, Web designer Bill Morefield Roger Pipkins Martha Rimmel – Treasurer Gail Robertson – President, Program Heather Shortz – Vice-President PSRANM would like to invite new members to be on our board and explore ways to help with next year’s conference. Please see any of the people listed above for more information. (A sign-up sheet is located on the registration table) – Thank you! [1] PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO June 10, 11, and 12, 2015 Dear Conference Participant: The Executive Committee, Conference Chairs, and Conference Committee would like to welcome you to the 23rd Annual Conference of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Association of New Mexico in coordination with the Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement. Conference Committee members will be located in the registration area in the lobby throughout the conference to assist you with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your participation in this conference and trust it will be a positive and rewarding experience! I. General Information Name Badge – Your name badge must be worn to be admitted to all sessions. Room Monitor – We will try to have room monitors available for speakers or participants who need assistance. Please remember to fill out an evaluation form at the end of each workshop. Smoking restrictions: Smoking is permitted in designated areas ONLY. Please watch for signs. Messages and Announcements – Throughout the conference there will be space at the registration table where messages, employment opportunities, opportunities to volunteer, and announcements may be posted.
Breakout Workshops 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Workshop #4: “When Benevolence is Corrupted by the Receiver.” Dr. Caroline Bonham & Pat Loyd, CPSW. Just because you are grateful and care for those who are begging for help, does not mean you leave yourself open for abuse, and the CON-MAN. Being the light during the storm sometimes means comes first. Your light will go out if you aren’t nurtured first. Chaco NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25 Workshop #5: “Are you Handling Anger or is Anger Handling You?” - based on SAMHSA material.” Gail A. Robertson, LMHC, CPRP & Heather Clark, LPCC, CPRP. In this workshop we learn how to recognize and address anger more effectively by using Relaxation, Cognitive, Communication Skills, and Combined Interventions. By categorizing Events, Cues, and Strategies, we will learn how to better understand anger and discuss how to develop appropriate Anger Control Plans. Bandelier NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25 Workshop #6: “Core Competencies of Facilitating Recovery.” Chacku Mathai, CPRP Behavioral health services across the country are in an unprecedented redesign and transformation process. Driven by a confluence of systemic crises; historic new policies, financing strategies and system relationships are underway and/or being explored and recovery is now integrated as a primary goal and organizing principle for addiction and mental health services in this new environment. There are a number of factors involved in facilitating recovery for people with substance use and/or mental health problems. This course will offer participants the opportunity to learn about core competencies for facilitating recovery in their local communities and programs as well as identify strategies to overcome barriers to programmatic implementation of recovery-oriented practices. Valle Grande I 2:15 – 2:30 Afternoon snack & coffee provided
8:00 – 9:00 Workshop #13: “Contemporary New Mexico people in Historical Contexts.” Deena J. González, Ph.D. The Competency Track begins with the premise that historical knowledge is fundamental to understanding race, culture, gender, and social relations. Because New Mexico’s history is unique, it’s multicultural environment is older than in many other borderlands’ states, Dr. González’s approach is to sketch out important elements of that history first, describe what race and cultural relations looked like after the New Mexico territory became part of the U.S., and then move into contemporary issues relative to the Hispano and Native populations of the southwest. Valle Grande I NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25 Workshop #14: “CALM” “Counseling on Access to Lethal Means.” Kimmie Jordan, LADAC, LAMFT, CPRP & Brian Swanheart, CPSW. CALM is an evidenced-based training demonstrating and teaching how lethality in suicide matters. This session will provide an introduction to this training and how to complete the full two hour course for CEU’s at no cost. Valle Grande II NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25 Workshop #15: “Albuquerque Police Department CIU/COAST” Crisis Specialist Raymond Maynes and Detective Matthew Tinney. This workshop will provide information about what CIU/COAST is and what services are offered. The overview will include what CIU/COAST offers to the community and for APD as a referral source and as a diversionary program. Rio Grande [10] Break 9:00-9:15 9:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Breakouts Workshop #16: “Contemporary New Mexico people in Historical Contexts.” (Continued) Deena J. González, Ph.D. Valle Grande I NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25