W1 -
Aftercare: Clinical and Systemic Perspectives
Gordon R. Hodas, MD, OMHSAS
Mary Garrett Itin, Bucks County Behavioral Health System
Dupre
This workshop considers aftercare planning from both the clinical and systemic perspective. Effective aftercare is a core element of the transformation process currently underway for children’s services in Pennsylvania and is relevant whether a child is receiving community-based or out-of-home services. Effective aftercare is inherently a team process, involving child and family, providers, county and managed care, and the community. The core elements of effective aftercare are considered, including family-driven and youth-guided care, use of child and family teams, and the creative blending of professional services with natural supports. To highlight the county role, Bucks County’s multi-system planning process for youth with complex needs is discussed, with a case example that highlights aftercare facilitation.
W2/W9
- Ethical Considerations and the Impact on Practitioners
Carolanne Jones-Leco, LCSW, BCD, Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley,
Inc.
Jennifer A. Baldassarre, MSW, Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.
Snowflake
This double workshop (continuing at 10:45 a.m.) focuses on interpreting ethical principles of helping professions and examines current ethical considerations and dilemmas faced daily by practitioners in their work. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze the impact of maintaining the highest ethical standards when providing treatment while acknowledging the subjective interpretation of implementing ethical policies. Opportunity exists to contribute to an open discussion identifying ethical dilemmas and considerations faced by workshop participants in practice.
W3 - The
Value of Integrated Behavioral Health and Physical Health Data
Richard Edley, PhD, CBHNP
Jay Feldstein, DO, AmeriHealth Mercy
Seasons 1
Part of the challenge in attaining optimal health care for Medicaid managed care members is coordinating their care. The fragmentation that is occasionally seen within the private health insurance population is not easily tolerated among this population, as their physical illnesses are often compounded by socio-economic and psychological issues. The ability to utilize technology has enabled the AmeriHealth Mercy family of companies to formulate care plans that address members’ needs in their totality. Join the presenters in learning how advances in integrating physical and behavioral health data improve health.
W4 - It's
Not My Job: Managing Benefits
Michael Walling, MEd, Benefits Training and Consulting
Seasons 3
For over 25 years Pennsylvania has promoted employment as a service outcome for individuals with disabilities. Tens of millions of dollars have been spent and continue to be spent on supported employment and related services, but outcomes are marginal at best. People with disabilities continue to be under-employed or do not seek employment because they do not have access to reliable information and support to manage Social Security benefits. The majority of service providers have not accepted responsibility to provide the necessary support; rather they chose to let it be someone else’s job. Until an organization has the capacity to provide expert advice to consumers regarding supported employment, organization outcomes will remain marginal. This presentation recommends a model of service and the benefits, including financial, to the organization.
W5 - Treating
Nicotine Addiction in a Substance Abuse Program
Cheryl Yates, MA, MCTTS, The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Seasons 5
An estimated 80 to 95 percent of drug and alcohol-dependent individuals are also nicotine-dependent and are more likely to die from tobacco-related diseases than from other drugs. Substance abuse providers have been slow to address the issue of nicotine addiction, but some states are mandating tobacco-free treatment facilities. Through lecture, small, and large group discussion, this participatory workshop will examine the challenges and concerns of addressing tobacco in substance abuse treatment.
W6 - Yoga
for Everybody and Every Body
Nola B. Murphy, Credible Behavioral Health Software
Chestnut
Yoga is a gift of the body and the mind. Yoga represents unification; a path followed to bring together the mind, body, spirit, and heart. Yoga works on movement of the body in ways that help increase strength, flexibility, endurance, self-confidence, balance, mental focus, and awareness. Yoga helps lubricate the joints and reverse the signs of aging. Yoga is for everybody and every body. Many older adults find that yoga is perfect for them as it requires non-impact movement and can be done with props for support. A practice can be adapted to any starting level of mobility. More athletic individuals find that yoga helps them maintain focus and energy during exercise while helping to keep them injury free. Join presenter Nola Murphy for a morning session of yoga and leave feeling stress-free, happy, and energized. Chairs will be provided for those who need to follow seated postures and participants should dress comfortably.