Presenters: Maria Kelly, MPH, Personal Trainer
Geoff Brown, MA, LPC, SUDS
There is a general understanding that exercise can benefit those going through substance use and mental health treatment, but what is the best form of exercise that can have the biggest impact? This session will go over the different forms of exercise and which has the most benefit for mental health treatment. One will also learn how to confidently prescribe this form of exercise to their client so they can have a plan and program to start working towards recovery.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the different types of exercise modalities and their impacts on the client's mental and physical health.
Learn which exercise modality is recommended to provide the best treatment for substance use and mental health treatment.
Learn tools, terminology, and basic programming to confidently prescribe an individualized exercise program to their clients to aid in their substance use and/or mental health recovery.
Presenter: Tim Bautch, LPC, CSAC
Supporting others can be rewarding and challenging. In order to show up in a way to be supportive to others, we need to recognize signs of burnout and ways to engage in self-care. This experiential session will focus less on talking about burnout and focus more on providing participants an opportunity to learn and practice activities that can keep us fresh. Activities may include breathwork, movement, writing, and connecting in smaller groups. Give yourself permission to focus on you this session and take action to cope with burnout in a healthy way. Activities may include breathwork, movement, writing, and connecting in smaller groups.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to identify new self-care skills to use in the office and at home.
Participants will be able to identify signs that they can use extra self-care.
Participants will be able to connect with others for support.
Presenter: Dan Bizjak, MSW, LCSW, ICS, CSAC
Documentation is always a mystery. This SUD Clinical Supervision focuses on what are fundamental elements in documentation and helpful teaching techniques for working with clinical staff.
Presenters: Katie Sparks, Peer Coordinator, WI Department of Health Services
Greg Arnold, MA LPC, Mental Health Community Programs Specialist, WI Department of Health Services
In the fall of 2023, The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery conducted the Peer Crisis Work Survey. This session will provide a review of the survey data collected and insights into the peer workforce within Wisconsin, specifically in crisis systems.
Learning Objectives:
Better understand backgrounds of lived and work experience of peers in Wisconsin. Gain insight into peer interest and experience in Wisconsin crisis system services.
Increase knowledge of current barriers facing the implementation of peers in the Wisconsin workforce and how to apply solutions to combat workforce shortages.
Better understand how data is being used to enhance the crisis system in Wisconsin.
Presenters: Melanie Ripley, DO
Brigid Ripley, MA, PhD
Picture this: A journey to recovery where the hoofbeats of a horse echo the rhythm of healing, guiding individuals through the transformative path of addiction treatment. Equine Assisted Services offer a unique and powerful approach to addiction recovery, where the wisdom and connection of these majestic animals become essential partners in the journey to lasting sobriety.
Horses have journeyed through history with humankind for thousands of years. They are the subject of sculptures, paintings, books, poems, and songs. If you mention "Equine Therapy" many, or perhaps most people connect that term specifically with therapeutic riding, and that is indeed an important component of equine therapy. Those who love horses, however, are not surprised to learn that horses have become an integral part of many recovery programs such mental health therapy, addiction therapy, working with veterans and others who suffer with PTSD and so much more. As Winston Churchill famously said, "there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse".
As our brief literature summary will show, scientific evidence supports Churchill's observation. Although further research is needed, scientific studies indicate that not only is Equine Assisted Services (EAS) effective for people with SUDs, but it also provides positive outcomes for children of addicted parents. Our focus will be primarily on addiction recovery and EAS, but will include information about mental health because of the significant overlap between addiction and mental/behavioral health.
In recent years, the integration of EAS into addiction medicine has emerged as a promising avenue for promoting holistic recovery approaches. This proposal seeks to explore the dynamic intersectionality of addiction medicine and EAS. Harnessing the healing power of equine interactions and incorporating diverse perspectives, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement, has the capacity to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of addiction treatment while promoting social justice and equity. We will discuss ways in which collaborative partnerships, innovative programming, and inclusive practices can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery, regardless of their background, identity, or socioeconomic status.
In our proposed presentation, we will provide information and data about the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACE's), which include increased health risks, mental health risks, increased incidence of substance use disorders, negative educational outcomes and more. We will provide data demonstrating the effectiveness of patient centered care, and provide specific information about combining multiple pathways of care, with a particular emphasis on combining equine assisted services (EAS) with addiction treatment. We will share specific strategies for providers and family members that challenge them to consider an innovative process that has proven to be effective when properly applied.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how ACE's affect health (mental, physical) and contribute to the incidence of addiction.
Understand the importance of using patient centered, trauma informed care and how EAS provides a unique opportunity/approach to recovery.
Leave the session with specific tools for integrating EAS into recovery.
Presenters: Sara Allee-Jatta, CSAC, ICS
Lamin Jatta, Case Manager, Mendota Mental Health Institute
Munroe Whitlock, CSAC
Program review for the state's only city sanctioned urban campground, including statistics, harm reduction information, and services provided.
Learning Objectives:
Increased understanding of city sanctioned urban campground program.
Identify 3 examples of creative solutions for providing services to people experiencing homelessness.
Increased understanding of low barrier services.
Presenters: Christine Ullstrup, LCSW, CSAC
Roger Frings,
Kevin Florek, MBA, President and CEO of Telleriun Behavioral Health
This workshop will introduce you to the State Council on Alcohol Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA). The Council was created in the Office of the Governor and has been in existence since 1970. Learn about the mission, statutory membership, and purpose of the Council as well as how your participation can help influence funding streams, state policies, regulations, and statutes.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the history of and purpose of SCAODA and why it is important to your profession.
Understand how you can be involved in SCAODA to benefit you and Wisconsin’s consumers of SUD services.
Provide a platform to talk about issues you want SCAODA to be aware of and next steps they might take to address your concerns.
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