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Program Focus One of the best questions I ever heard about the family and chemical dependency came from an adult daughter of an alcoholic. She asked Let me see if I understand this; my father is an alcoholic and therefore he has alcoholism, which they say is a disease, but what do I have? Who Should Attend? The training will be especially valuable for those working in the areas of: Mental Health Addictions Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology School Counseling Registered Nursing Courts and Corrections Prevention Employee Assistance Pastoral Counseling Ever since the founding of Al-Anon in the early 1950s, this question has been pondered, debated and researched the focus being the negative impact of addiction on family members, including increased risk of developing alcoholism, particularly among sons; breakdown of family rules and rituals; communication breakdown; domestic violence; emotional and physical abuse and sexual abuse; increased family stress and use of health services; posttraumatic stress disorders including adult emotional problems, anxiety, depression and chemical dependency. The family has become a critical focal point in the treatment of chemical dependency. This focus needs to be expanded beyond assessment of negative outcomes, to include survival techniques and strength to better help those impacted by addiction and for children of all ages from these families. Our conference is designed to address the emergence of strength perspective treatment models and integrative family treatment. Welcome, Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D. Program Chairperson Claudia Black, Ph.D. Jerry Moe, M.A. Dennis Wholey Fred Hanna, Ph.D. Rev. Leo Booth John Friel, Ph.D. Stephanie Brown, Ph.D. Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, M.A. Joseph Cruse, M.D. Tian Dayton, Ph.D., T.E.P. C. C. Nuckols, Ph.D. Jane Middelton-Moz, M.S. Mel Pohl, M.D. Susan Blank, M.D. Dorothy Becvar, Ph.D.
Celebrating 25 Years of Hope and Healing The National Association for Children of Alcoholics was founded in 1983, and is the national, non-profit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcoholics. NACoA defines children of alcoholics as those who have been impacted by the alcoholism and drug dependence of a parent or another adult filling the parental role. NACoA believes that no child of an alcoholic should grow up in isolation and without support. Join with NACoA as its celebrates its 25th birthday party on the first evening of the conference - see you in Orlando. THE ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL will honor our special conference rate of $139.00 single or double, MARCH 5-9 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 407-996-9700 OR 800-627-8258 before February 12, to receive the conference rate. (Request rooms for the Adult Children of Alcoholics Conference, Booking #23758. Each reservation requires one night s deposit (with credit card). Deposit is non-refundable if not cancelled five (5) days prior to arrival. The Rosen Plaza Hotel is located at 9700 International Drive across from Pointe Orlando. Complimentary transportation is provided for all hotel guests to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, City Walk, Sea World and Wet n Wild. Shuttle service is available from Orlando International Airport through Mears Transportation. To take the shuttle, locate the Mears desk at the first level at the airport. One way is $18 per person or roundtrip is $30. Taxi service is available for approximately $50 one way and is your best option if traveling with 3-4 people. Please note: there are three Rosen Hotels in the area so be sure to specify that you are going to the Rosen Plaza Hotel at 9700 International Drive. Special Awards Luncheon on March 7 Morning and afternoon refreshments Conference Materials Continuing Education Certificate 1 Year Subscription to Counselor Magazine $26 value 3
Thursday March 6 8:00-10:00am Conference Registration 10:00-10:15am Opening Welcome Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D., Conference Chair Sis Wenger Executive Director, National Association for Children Of Alcoholics (NACoA) Gary Seidler U.S. Journal Training, Inc 10:15-11:45am Keynote The Addictive Family: The Legacy of Trauma Claudia Black, Ph.D. Renowned author and trainer; internationally recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive disorders. Author of several books, including It Will Never Happen To Me 11:45-12:45am Why Do I Keep Doing That: Breaking the Negative Patterns in Your Life Dennis Wholey Host/Interviewer of the weekly public affairs television series. This Is America. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Courage to Change and Why Do I Keep Doing That: Breaking the Negative Patterns in Your Life? 2:00-3:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Ecological-Systemic Therapy: Helping Clients Heal Old Wounds and Move into True Adulthood John Friel, Ph.D. Private Practice, Friel Associates/Lifeworks, Inc., Reno NV and New Brighton, MN. Author of The Seven Best Things (Happy) Couples Do Addiction and Recovery as a Human Process: Finding Limits in a Rapidly Changing Culture Stephanie Brown, Ph.D. Director, Addictions Institute, Menlo Park, Ca. Co-author, The Alcoholic Family in Recovery; A Developmental Model, author, A Place Called Self: Women, Sobriety and Radical Transformation Family Strategies: Clinical Interventions Claudia Black, Ph.D. 4:00-5:00pm The Interactive Hour : Presenters and Participants Exchange Ideas MC - Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D. Sharon Wegscheider Cruse, M.A. Founding National Chairperson, NACoA Joseph Cruse, M.D. Founding Medical Director, Betty Ford Center Stephanie Brown, Ph.D. Dennis Wholey John Friel, Ph.D. 7:30pm NACoA Anniversary Program Host: Sis Wenger Through a Child s Eyes: Children s Understanding of Addiction and Recovery Jerry Moe, M.A., Author and Lecturer, National Director, Children s Program, Betty Ford Center The Music of PAUL WILLIAMS with Chris Caswell, Pianist 4
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Friday March 7 9:00-10:30am General Session Perfect Daughters and Silent Sons: Appreciating Gender Differences in Treatment & Recovery Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D. Director, Mid-Atlantic Addiction Training Institute & Professor of Sociology, Indiana University of PA; Author Perfect Daughters and Silent Sons 11:00am-12:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Myths Surrounding Forgiveness: Working Forgiveness Into Recovery Through Experiential Exercises Tian Dayton, Ph.D., T.E.P. Director, The New York Psychodrama Training Institute at Caron, Manhattan, Author, Emotional Sobriety. From Discovery to Recovery: Neuroscience, Spirituality and 12 Step Facilitated Recovery C.C. Nuckols, Ph.D. Internationally Recognized Expert in Behavioral Medicine and Addictions Treatment, Longwood, FL, Author Healing an Angry Heart. The Trauma of Addiction and Recovery for the Family: Understanding the Paradoxes of Transformational Change Stephanie Brown, Ph.D. 12:30-2:00pm Sponsor: Health Communications, Inc. Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award to First Lady Betty Ford (to be accepted by Joseph Cruse, M.D.) We Are Family William C. Moyers Board of Directors, NACoA, Author, Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption 2:00-3:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS BOILING POINT: The High Cost of Unhealthy Anger to Individuals and Society Jane Middelton-Moz, M.S. Director, The Institute for Consultation, Intervention and Training, Montpelier, Vermont Author, Boiling Point. Teaching Kids about Addiction: The ABC s of COAs Jerry Moe, M.A. Chronic Pain and Addictions: Challenges and Controversies Mel Pohl, M.D., FASAM Medical Director, Las Vegas Recovery Center 4:00-5:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS I Can See Clearly Now... Healing from Grief and Unattended Sorrow Jane Middelton-Moz, M.S. Emotional Sobriety: How to Work with It Experientially Tian Dayton, Ph.D. The Secrets of Lasting Positive Change C. C. Nuckols, Ph.D. EXHIBITING SPONSORS 7:00-8:30pm (optional) Al-Anon: Adult Children Here and Now Claire R. Associate Director Public Outreach, Al-Anon 6
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Saturday March 8 9:00-10:30am General Session Preparing Clients for Change: Applying the Precursor Model to Addiction and Families Fred Hanna, Ph.D. Director School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, University of Northern Colorado. Author, Therapy with Difficult Clients: Using the Precursors Model to Awaken Change. 11:00am-12:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Women and Addiction Susan Blank, M.D. Executive Director of Psychological/Psychiatric Services, Caron Treatment Services Get Out of My Life!: Counseling Adolescents with Addiction Problems Fred Hanna, Ph.D. Families that Flourish: Facilitating Resilience in Clinical Practice. Dorothy Becvar, Ph.D. Professor, School of Social Work, Saint Louis University. 1:45-3:15pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Promoting Healthy Marital/Couple Relationship Dorothy Becvar, Ph.D. The Neurobiology of Relapse Susan Blank, M.D. Family Intervention: Patients with Pain and Addiction Mel Pohl, M.D. 3:30pm-5:00pm Closing Session Approaching Wellness: Healing Our Unhealthy Emotions Leo Booth, M.Th., C.A.C. Spiritual Advisor, Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Florida. Author, Say Yes to Your Spirit. EXHIBITING SPONSORS 8
Please enter my registration for the Conference on the following basis. Full-Time Conference March 6-8 $395.00 (before January 30) Full-Time Conference March 6-8 $445.00 (after January 30) Daily registration: (before January 30) Thursday, March 6 $135.00 Friday, March 7 $155.00 Saturday, March 8 $125.00 The code printed over your name and address is PLEASE PRINT After January 30, add $20 per day Includes 1 year subscription to Counselor Magazine $26 value Name Professional Title (Ph.D., CAC, MFCC, R.N., MSW, CADC, LCSW, etc.) Address City State Zip Daytime Phone E-mail Address Full payment of $ enclosed Check Mastercard VISA American Express Credit Card No. Exp Date Security Card Code PLEASE PRINT Cardholder s Name as it appears on card Credit Card Billing Address City State Zip Cardholder s Signature REGISTRATION POLICIES: Check, credit card information or agency purchase order must be attached to this registration form. All registration fees are refundable, less a $50.00 processing fee, when requests for cancellation are submitted in writing and postmarked by February 14, 2008. No refunds are available after February 14, 2008. Your name and address will be added to our mailing list unless otherwise requested. Register by phone: Toll-free 800-441-5569 or 954-360-0909, Have your MC/Visa/American Express number ready. Register by mail: U.S. Journal Training/ACoA, 3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190. Please make checks payable to: U.S. Journal Training, Inc. Register by Fax: 954-360-0034. Include your MasterCard/Visa, American Express number, expiration date, security code and signature. 9
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U.S. Journal Training, Inc. is an approved provider by: American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. U.S. Journal Training, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. APA MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR MCEP/CA PSYCHOLOGISTS. (If you need additional information, other than the objectives listed on this page, please call our Conference Department.) Fla. Department of Health/Board for Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (50-2076). Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida (No. 17A). California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider #PCE 78 Course meets the qualifications for 24.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. National Board of Certified Counselors (#5130). National Association of Social Workers. NAADAC Approved Education Provider Program 000194. Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE) #1143. California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 10512. Full-Time conference attendees who complete all required evaluation and attendance documentation are eligible to receive the maximum number of contact hours. Daily registrants can receive credit for each day in attendance. No partial credit will be awarded. NBCC approval is limited to the sponsoring organization and does not necessarily imply endorsement of individual offerings. It is the responsibility of the provider to abide by NBCC guidelines. Note: If you are seeking continuing education credit for a speciality not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board directly to determine eligibility of this training to meet your CEU requirement. 1. To identify the impact of childhood trauma on adult development. 2. To apply current clinical techniques for treatment and recovery for adult survivors of trauma/addicted families. 3. To demonstrate experiential techniques for assessing and treating unresolved adult issues due to childhood trauma. 4. To analyze neuroscience findings as they relate to treatment and recovery for adult children of trauma/addicted families 5. To discuss resolution of associated problems due to familial addiction such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and addiction in adult children of trauma/family addiction. 6. To discuss the necessary interventions for addicted families in order to become families that flourish. 14
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U.S. Journal Training Inc. 3201 SW 15th Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190 22nd Annual National Conference on the Family in Stress & Crisis Santa Fe, New Mexico April 7 10 6th Las Vegas Conference on Adolescents Las Vegas, Nevada April 24-26 For other 2008 Training Events see page 11. Call us Toll Free 800-441-5569 or visit us at www.usjt.com A Groups of Three or More Receive a 10% DISCOUNT Register Early and Take Advantage of Price Breaks PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #4477 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL