38th Summer Institute 2009 Resources

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Listed below are presentations from some of the 2009 Summer Institute workshops.

• (#1308) Imagine & Believe: Creating a Smooth Path to Certification
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Presentation, Day 1,
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Presentation, Day 2,
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Presentation, Counseling Domains
  
  This workshop provided participants an organized plan and practical experience for the Delaware Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling certification process. There was an in-depth review of the counseling domains and current credentialing standards and processes.
  Faculty: Kathryn Benson, LADC, NCAC II, SAP, QCS
• (#1309) Professional Ethics: The New Generation
  Professional Ethics Presentation
  
  This workshop used a comprehensive view of ethical scenarios and an examination of personal values and beliefs to preset a systematic decision-making process to guide providers in that process. It also introduced supervisory and management professionals to a philosophy of ethical behavior that will provide a foundation of acceptable professional conduct.
  Faculty: Kathryn Benson, LADC, NCAC II, SAP, QCS
• (#1310) Assessment and Treatment Planning: A Person-Centered Approach
  Assessment and Treatment Planning Presentation
  
  This workshop emphasized the rationale for the assessment and treatment planning process for both internal and external audiences, and practiced developing a strategy for care that uses person-centered assessment and treatment planning as an integral part of the therapeutic process.
  Faculty: C. Hope Bolger, RPh & Cynthia Banfield-Weir, MSW
• (#1314) Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care
  Vicarious Trauma & Self Care Presentation
  
  This workshop discussed the symptoms and assessment of vicarious trauma, three factors that contribute to vicarious trauma, and ten strategies for reducing vicarious trauma.
  Faculty: Judith Pierson, EdD
• (#1316) Mind in Comfort and Ease: The Role of Love in the Therapeutic Relationship
  Mind in Comfort and Ease Presentation  
  First Meditation Sound File  
  
  This workshop explored the various aspect of love, how love is appropriately cultivated and experienced in the therapeutic relationship, and ways that therapists can facilitate growth in each client's capacity to love.
  Faculty: James Walsh, PhD
• (#1317) Treating Adults from Dysfunctional Families
  Treating Adults from Dysfunctional Families Presentation
  
  This workshop provided participants with an understanding of the nature of growing up in a family where addiction is present or any other type of dysfunctional family. It explored the dynamics, roles and rules, and the long-term impact of childhood experiences on adult functioning.
  Faculty: Judith Pierson, EdD
• (#1319) Understanding Mood Disorders: Who, What, Why, How, Where and When?
  Understanding Mood Disorders Presentation
  
  This workshop explored who is affected by mood disorders, what causes mood disorders, and how to distinguish a mental health mood disorder from substance-induced mood disorders.
  Faculty: David Mee-Lee, MD
• (#1320) Skill-Building in Treatment Plans that Make Sense to Clients
  Skill-Building in Treatment Plans Presentation
  
  This workshop used a hands-on, skill-building approach to help participants apply knowledge about individualized, person-centered treatment and service planning. The workshop participants practiced assessment and priority identification, and translated those concepts into a workable, accountable treatment plan that makes sense to the consumer.
  Faculty: David Mee-Lee, MD
• (#1321) Skill Building in Engagement and Alliance: Changing Compliance into Collaboration
  Skill Building in Engagement and Alliance Presentation
  
  The faculty of this workshop, Acupuncture Detoxifications Specialists from Ellendale Detoxification Center, provided an educational overview of the practice and gave participants and opportunity to observe as well as experience the treatment.
  Faculty: David Mee-Lee, MD
• (#1324) Community Partnerships to Promote Healthy Aging: Model Evidence-Based Programs
  Community Partnerships to Promote Healthy Aging: Model Evidence-Based Programs Presentation
  
  This workshop examined a selection of nationally-recognized model programs, creative best practices and successful partnerships that promote healthy aging.
  Faculty: Mary Alpeter, PhD; Patti League, RN; Jill Jackson Ledford, MSW