W7 - Integrating
Project Management and Leadership Development: An Innovative Approach to the
Implementation of Recovery and Resiliency in Residential Programs
Susan Blue, MSW, Community Services Group
Tom DeAngelis, MBA, MCS/Management Consulting Services
Bruce Cohen, CMQ/OE, Community Services Group
Christina Aurilio, MS, Community Services Group
Leah Gillespie, MS, NCP, LPC, Community Services Group
Dupre
This presentation will demonstrate how the integration of leadership development and project management tools resulted in an innovative approach to implementing recovery and resiliency-based principles in mental health residential programs, including the positive outcomes. By attending this session, participants will be able to critically assess their organization’s leadership development efforts and project management approaches. They will also be able to evaluate the best practices identified and apply them in their own agencies.
W8 - Why
Do Specialty Courts Work?
Karen Blackburn, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Carol Nicholas, Catholic Social Services
Sunburst
The presenters will share the history of specialty courts with attention placed on Luzerne County Treatment Court. Participants will understand the concept of specialty courts on both a macro and micro level, distinguish between traditional criminal justice systems versus specialty court systems, be introduced to the concept of therapeutic jurisprudence, and gain a better understanding of treatment issues within a specialty court. Program data and case presentation will illustrate the effectiveness of specialty courts.
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 from the 9:00 a.m. session) 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.
W10 - Young
and in Charge
Linda Fryer, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
Scott Burright, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
Seasons 1
The CORE program is a collaboration of provider staff and a community task force working to help individuals transition into adulthood and establish independence, promoting hope and independence in young adults to develop their fullest potentials and become productive members of communities. “Young and in Charge” is an explanation of the journey to youth involvement. The program includes the evolution of the CASSP system, development and progression of the CORE Transition Program, and a panel of youth to share individual stories. The presentation includes program history, what has and has not worked, and a discussion of how acceptance, growth, and recovery can occur “outside the box.”
W11 - Behind
Closed Doors – No More! Bringing Sexuality Into Everyday Lives
Karen Borusiewicz, MSN, NP, NHS Human Services
Astrid Berry, BSW, QMRP, NHS Human Services
Seasons 3
If the word “sex” in relation to supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities has the power to make you run and hide behind closed doors, this session is for you. Working from the belief that sexuality is a natural part of our everyday lives, this workshop is designed to help participants explore issues and concerns they may encounter when developing programs and guidelines to promote sexual health for the persons they support.
W12 - Integrating
Behavioral and Physical Health: Addressing the Whole Person
Scott Daubert, PhD, CBHNP
Kris Ericson, PhD, Ericson Consulting
Seasons 5
Pennsylvania decision-makers are invited to join the facilitators in a discussion about opportunities for the provision of integrated care for persons with mental health and substance use disorders who also live with physical challenges. Research shows that persons with serious mental illnesses die decades earlier than the general population, and die from physical ailments that are often easily treated and controlled because they do not receive adequate physical health care. Models have been proposed and implemented across the nation trying to address the disconnect between behavioral and physical health. The facilitators will share some of those models and provide resources for decision-makers to consider as they begin to think about implementing integrated care. This is a highly interactive session. Following a brief overview of potential models, the group will turn to discussion about what prevents community providers in Pennsylvania from attempting integrated solutions and ways to move beyond the barriers.
W13 - Personal
Empowerment: Access the Powers Within
Michaela Kennedy, MA, LPC, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
Dogwood
What is the secret of personal power? This question is explored in this interactive and experiential workshop. Participants will learn about the powers within and how to better access them in order to feel empowered. Workshop attendees will examine sources of personal power, learn specific tools, and create a vision of a more empowered self. The techniques will enhance personal growth and can also be used as clinical tools.