Recognizing Our Responsibility for Change 123RD ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE & EXPO
March 16–18, 2016 HILTON MINNEAPOLIS
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Index
Conference Schedule
Welcome.........................................................2
Tuesday, March 15
MSSA Leadership...........................................3
3:00 – 7:00 PM
Check-in/Registration
Conference Objectives...................................4 General Information........................................4 Awards............................................................5 Sponsors.........................................................9 Evening Social Events.................................. 17
Wednesday Events • Sessions at a Glance...............................6 • General Session/Keynote........................7
Wednesday, March 16 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Check-in/Registration
8:30 – 10:00 AM
General Session/Keynote/Awards
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Sessions
12:15 – 1:45 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1:45 – 5:00 PM
Sessions
4:30 – 7:00 PM
Exhibitor Check-in
5:00 – 7:30 PM
The Amazing FundRacer (ticket required)
• Morning Sessions.....................................7 • Afternoon Sessions............................... 10 • The Amazing FundRacer....................... 16
Thursday, March 17 7:00 – 8:30 AM
Exhibitor Check-in
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Check-in/Registration
• Sessions at a Glance............................ 18
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Exhibits Open
• Morning Sessions.................................. 19
8:30 – 11:45 AM
Sessions
• Afternoon Sessions............................... 24
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1:15 – 4:30 PM
Sessions
5:30 – 7:30 PM
HHS Improv Theater (ticket required)
Thursday Events
• HHS Improv Theater ............................
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Friday Events • Sessions at a Glance............................ 30 • Morning Sessions.................................. 31
Friday, March 18
• Afternoon Sessions............................... 38
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Check-in/Registration
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Exhibits Open
8:30 – 11:45 AM
Sessions
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1:15 – 4:30 PM
Sessions
Exhibits List.................................................. 45 Exhibits Map................................................ 54 Hotel Map..................................................... 55 Continuing Education Certificate of Attendance.......................... 56
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Welcome – We’re Glad You’re Here! We are excited to welcome you to the 123rd MSSA Annual Training Conference & Expo! The theme of this year’s conference is Recognizing Our Responsibility for Change. Over the course of the last year, publications, media and eye witness accounts have exposed significant disparities in our criminal and juvenile justice systems as well as our health and human service systems. These startling events demonstrate an increasing need for new approaches to respond to crime, violence and victimization experienced by millions of people and often the most vulnerable members of our society. As health and human service professionals we have a responsibility to acknowledge these disparities, educate ourselves to understand the issues, recognize how we might contribute to a solution, seek justice and equality, and commit to working towards a solution that creates a better environment. We hope your conference experience allows you to bring a new energy and awareness to your clients, your agency and yourself. We encourage you to take advantage of the many diverse opportunities for learning, engage in some fun activities, catch up with colleagues, and meet new people in the field.
Introducing Our New Logo! We are thrilled to unveil our fresh new logo! The three colorful “off shoots” of MSSA represent our three main objectives — member services, professional development, and public policy. We are continually working to continue to keep MSSA a vibrant and relevant organization in the social services field. And now we have a fun and festive new logo to help us convey our message!
About MSSA The Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) is the oldest and largest professional health and human service organization in the state of Minnesota. With over 3,200 individual and organizational members, this 123 year old organization remains committed to enhancing the lives of Minnesotans. Our mission is to unite diverse professions and passionate people through education and legislative advocacy to enrich lives.
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Board of Directors
Regional Chairs
Officers Ken Ebel, LICSW, President, Retired (Sherburne County)
Region 1: Chris Kujava, Marshall County
Amy Thier, Past President, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
Region 3: Reina Irvine, Aitkin County
David Holewinski, LICSW, President Elect, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Region 5: Vacant
Patricia Harmon, LISW, Treasurer, Corner House
Region 7: Ashley Baltich, Sherburne County;
Dawn Smith-Wright, LSW, Secretary, Anoka County Directors Clark Gustafson, Nominating Chair, Retired (Meeker County) Stan Groff, LISW, Legislative Committee Chair, Retired (Steele County) Alicia Nichols, LSW, Conference Committee Chair, MN Department of Corrections Laurie Dahley, LISW, Education Committee Chair, Concordia College
Region 2: Vacant Region 4: Kendra Lund, PATH Region 6: Julie Aalfs, Chippewa County LeeAnn Thimell, Wright County Region 8: Stephanie Busjahn, Rock County Opportunities Region 9: Jodi Thomas, Nicollet County Region 10: Stephanie Kalbach, REM Minnesota; Bill Zishka, Steele County; Richard DeBeau, Ruth’s House Region 11: Dawn Smith-Wright, Anoka County Region 12: Louise Kinzer, Hennepin County Region 13: Amanda Lindbom, Ramsey County
Marilee Reck, LSW, Regions Committee Chair, Lutheran Social Services
Patty Benson, Southwest Representative, Meeker County
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Please check the Sessions at a Glance to attend your region’s session.
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Staff
Continuing Education
Christina Zeise, MPP, MSW, Executive Director
Specific conference sessions have been approved by the DHS Adult Protection Division and DHS Child Protection Division. See individual session descriptions for indication of approval. CEUs have been applied for through:
Lisa Johnson, Director of Professional Development Amy Jorgensen, Director of Membership Services Tina Marchio, Administrative Assistant Nancy Silesky, Contract Lobbyist, Chestnut & Cambronne
• Minnesota Board of Social Work • Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
It takes a Village… Special thanks to the 2016 Conference Committee volunteers for their help in producing this conference!
• Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy • Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapy • Minnesota Board of Psychology
Alicia Nichols, Chair, MN Department of Corrections
• National Council on Family Relations Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
Gary Sprynczynatyk, Past Chair, McLeod County
• North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Ken Ebel, Retired (Sherburne County) Terry Hildebrandt, Salvation Army David Holewinski, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jonathan Paulson, St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development Sandra Quinn, Thomas Allen Beth Siewert, Hammer Residences Dawn Smith-Wright, Anoka County Amy Thier, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
The certificate of attendance is included in the back of this program. After completion of a session, record the title in the appropriate time slot on the certificate. You are responsible for recording training you’ve attended and saving this program for your records.
Visit the Exhibits
Conference Objectives
A dynamic part of our conference is the information and learning opportunities provided by our exhibitors. Update your knowledge on current programs being offered throughout Minnesota and the United States. More than 175 vendors will be present throughout the conference.
• Exchange knowledge, insights and experiences related to health and human services.
Use of Cell Phones
Nicolas Thomley, Pinnacle Services Beth Ringer, University of Minnesota
• Focus on practical applications, providing participants with usable tools to implement in their organizations. • Promote collaborative connections among attendees, faculty, health and human services communities, organizations and government agencies. • Encourage open discussion on issues of common concern. • Examine successful initiatives and programs.
Use of cell phones is prohibited in meeting rooms. We request that all cell phones be turned off or placed on vibrate. Anyone using a cell phone in a session will be asked to leave.
Mother’s Room Sponsored by Pinnacle Services. Nursing mothers are invited to use this space between 8 a.m – 5 p.m. for pumping and breastfeeding. Stop by Registration to borrow a key card to access the Mother’s Room.
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Scent Policy MSSA strives to have a healthy environment for its membership and understands that some members may have sensitivities to certain scents. MSSA requests that members be considerate to the needs of those that may have sensitivities to certain fragranced products and asks for your support in limiting or eliminating the use of scented products when attending MSSA events.
Awards Recognition ____________________________________________ Outstanding Adult Foster Care Award Winner 2016
David and Vicky Warren Sherburne County Outstanding Child Foster Care Award Winner 2016
Evening Social Events There are two evening events open to conference attendees and guests on Wednesday and Thursday. These events are separate ticketed events and not included in your conference registration. For a complete listing see page 17.
Mary Inwards Kindred Family Focus Outstanding Retiree Award Winner 2016
Theresa Melmer Otter Tail County Human Services Outstanding Student Award Winner 2016
Accessibility MSSA is committed to making all reasonable arrangements that will allow attendees to participate in conference events. All rooms at the conference are wheelchair accessible. The first row of seating in meeting rooms is reserved for individuals with special needs. In the event you require special onsite assistance during the conference, please visit Registration in the Red Wing Room on the third floor.
Heather Bowman Concordia College Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Winner 2016
Reverend Paul Johnson Fishes & Loaves Food Shelf Outstanding Staff Achievement Award Winner 2016
Rae Zahn Aitkin County Health & Human Services Community Collaboration Award Winner 2016
Lost & Found
MN Communities Caring for Children
Visit the hotel registration desk in the lobby if you lose or misplace items. MSSA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Morris Hursh Award Winner 2016
Stan Groff Individual Distinguished Service Award Winner 2016
Conference Feedback
Mark Ponsolle
Your feedback is important to us. You will receive an email asking you to complete a brief conference evaluation that will only take a few minutes to complete. We would appreciate your participation in completing the evaluation and providing input for future conferences.
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Sessions at a Glance 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Duluth Room
The Changing Direct Support Professional Workforce: Practical Tools for Recruitment & Retention
Rochester Room
Integrating Smoking Cessation Services into Your Practice
Conrad A
Intake and Screening Practices for Child Protection
Conrad BC
Principles of Therapeutic Healing
Conrad D
Credentialing and Career Ladders for Direct Support Professionals
Symphony 1 & 2
Using the Functional Assessment Process to Identify Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Symphony 3 & 4
Learning to Listen…Defusing a Hostile Situation
Marquette 1 & 2
Times They Are A Changin’ – Trends in Youth Sexual Behavior
Marquette 3, 4, 5
Bringing Out The Voice: Using Person-Centered Thinking to Create a Meaningful Life
Marquette 6 & 7
Stop The Abuse Against People with Developmental Disabilities!
Marquette 8 & 9
Navigating Work and Housing for People with Disabilities
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Salon E
Outcome of 2015 Study of Traumatic Brain Injury Services for Minnesotans
Salon F
Medication-assisted Treatment
Salon G
Trauma is Ubiquitous: Equal Yet Different Perceptions of Trauma
BREAK — 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Duluth Room
Care Transitions through the Senior LinkAge Line®
Gay and Gray: Providing Welcoming Services to LGBT Older Adults
Rochester Room
Helping Families Find Hope in Helping their Child Recover from an Eating Disorder
VA 101: Introduction to VA Benefits and Advocating for Veterans
Conrad A
Working with Self-Neglecting Clients (NAPSA Core Competencies Module 10)
Conrad BC
Behavior: Just a way to manipulate people or a form of communication
Person-Centered Practices in Culture & Disability
Conrad D
Succeeding as an On-Line Learner
MinnesotaHelp.info Redone!
Symphony 1 & 2
Felony Unfriendly 2.0: The Latest in Overcoming Rental Housing Barriers
Housing First: Barriers to Housing
Symphony 3 & 4
Making a Case for Safety
Marquette 1 & 2
Healing The Wound; The Family’s Journey Through Chemical Dependency
Chemical Use: Recovery Adlerian Style
Marquette 3, 4, 5
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
Working with Children in Foster Care Through a Safety Developmental Lens
Marquette 6 & 7
Parental Fees for Parents with Disabled Children on Medical Assistance (MA)
Direct Support Competency Framework & Blended Learning
Marquette 8 & 9
Adolescent Sexual Offenders & Child Victims — Getting it Right for Families
Key Features of the Positive Behavior Support Planning Process
Salon E
Towards a Culture of Oneness: Cultural Acceptance in Client-Therapist Relationships
Understanding Transition: Issues in Adolescence and Young Adulthood for Individuals with Autism
Salon F
Hope For Healing: Understanding Trauma and Attachment for Caregivers and Professionals
PASS Plans and Ticket to Work: How They Help Your Client Reach Their Goal!
Salon G
Why Some Clients Don’t Change
Suicide in the Digital Age
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. The Gallery
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The Amazing FundRacer (ticket required)
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. General Session (1.0 CEH)
Integrating Smoking Cessation Services into Your Practice
Recognizing Our Responsibility for Change
Jessica DeWolfe, MPH, Wellness Coordinator, NAMI Minnesota
Keynote Speaker: Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page Sponsored by Nystrom & Associates Ltd.
Rochester Room
Minneapolis Grand Ballroom MSSA is pleased to welcome Minnesota Vikings Legend, Hall of Fame member, and former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page as this year’s keynote speaker. Throughout his legal career and 22 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Page has been a tireless advocate for the advancement of educational opportunities for Minnesota’s disadvantaged youth and students of color.
MSSA Honors Awardees Join us as we recognize these outstanding individuals in our community who are recognized through our Distinguished Service Awards: • Morris Hursh Award (recognizes a Minnesotan who has had a national impact on the delivery of health and human services) • Outstanding Volunteer Service
Smoking is the number one killer of people living with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Contact with mental health and social service providers is often the only place those living with mental illnesses or a disability can receive smoking cessation services. This presentation will provide an overview of tobacco addiction and treatment, how to deliver smoking cessation interventions in under 10 minutes, and how to integrate these services into your practice.
Intake and Screening Practices for Child Protection Jennifer Adamson, LSW, Quality Assurance Unit, Child, Safety and Permanency Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Janet Bowman, LSW, Quality Assurance Unit, Child, Safety and Permanency Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Hassan Ugas, Quality Assurance Unit, Child, Safety and Permanency Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Conrad A CP Intake and Screening is a vital part of child protection. Difficult decisions are made at Intake and Screening which can have a significant impact on a child’s safety. Solid and consistent practice in these areas is paramount. The Department of Human Services’ response to improving this area of child protection will be discussed in addition to best practices around Intake and Screening. Real life Intake and Screening examples will be shared to provide direction around statewide expectations.
• Outstanding Staff Achievement • Child Foster Care • Adult Foster Care • Outstanding Retiree • Individual Distinguished Service • Community Collaboration • Outstanding Student
Principles of Therapeutic Healing
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH) The Changing Direct Support Professional Workforce: Practical Tools for Recruitment and Retention Julie Kramme, University of Minnesota Research and Training Center on Community Living; Claire Benway, MA, Coordinator, University of Minnesota RTCCL
Duluth Room
Mathias Karayan, MA, LADC, Family Therapist and Family Program Educator, New Beginnings
Conrad BC PT This session will address innovative principles of therapeutic healing. We will look at what healing is, what the healing principles are in the therapeutic encounter, the therapist’s role in this encounter, and blocks to healing. We will discuss relief, release, and the foundation for healing to occur. We will look at real forgiveness and the role it plays between the therapist and client. This is an interactive workshop.
Changes and trends over the past decade in where people live and how they receive long term services and supports may impact the direct service workforce. As more people receive supports and services in their own homes and smaller community settings, the direct care workforce needs to continue to adapt and change as well. This session provides an overview of practical tools to help providers effectively find, train, and retain high quality Direct Support Professionals.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Credentialing and Career Ladders for Direct Support Professionals
Using the Functional Assessment Process to Identify Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Nancy McCulloh, MS - HR Development & Training, DirectCourse Director of Implementation, Research and Training Center on Community Living – University of Minnesota
Rachel Freeman, Ph.D., Director of State Initiatives, Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota
Conrad D Career ladders, credentialing, and apprenticeship programs all provide a way for workers to build professional careers and for employers to benefit from longer employee tenure. These programs provide a way for employers large and small to invest in their workforce. They also help build direct support skills and competency in supporting individuals with disabilities and older adults to live a full life of their choosing. This session will review different models for creating these professional development programs based on nationally validated skill sets including the National Alliance for Direct Support Professional’s Competencies and the CMS Core Competencies.
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Symphony 1 & 2 This presentation will describe the steps needed to assess why problem behaviors are occurring in home, work, and community settings. Tools and strategies for conducting a functional assessment will be described with examples demonstrating how teams can use the information gathered to implement effective positive behavior support interventions. Audience members will learn how to access free online resources for implementing positive behavior support. Opportunities for questions and discussions will be provided.
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Learning to Listen: Defusing a Hostile Situation
Stop the Abuse Against People with Developmental Disabilities!
Chief Jim Holler, Holler Training
Symphony 3 & 4
AP CP
Service providers spend countless hours behind the scenes assisting those in need. At times they may be forced to deal with individuals who become angry at the level of service being provided to them and will attempt to take their aggression out on the service provider. Despite efforts to control, circumstances can very quickly escalate into potentially dangerous situations. This presentation will stress the importance of not only recognizing a potentially dangerous situation, but also how to defuse it as quickly as possible. The presentation will also offer some life saving tips for the service provider on how to protect themselves if violence erupts. The safety and well-being of any service provider is essential in any case involving child abuse and/or neglect. This workshop will help the service provider to use communication techniques that can very quickly defuse a hostile situation.
Paris Gatlin, BS, Programs and Services Supervisor, The Arc Greater Twin Cities
Marquette 6 & 7 People with developmental disabilities are four to ten times more likely to be victims of crime than other people. Many people with disabilities have not been served through the criminal justice system despite incidences of repeated abuse. Participants in this workshop will increase their awareness of high rates of abuse against adults with disabilities and learn risk reduction strategies.
Times They Are a Changin’: Trends in Youth Sexual Behavior Elisabeth Bergman, LICSW, Co-Founder, Family Enhancement Center
Marquette 1 & 2 CP Trends in sexual behavior are changing in our culture and this impacts youth. Teens are coming out with a variety of unique sexual expressions and choices. Some of these expressions may be difficult to understand or accept. Yet, as youth develop, parents and providers must be prepared to offer guidance and sometimes intervention. This workshop will give the tools needed to do this job well.
Bringing Out the Voice: Using Person-centered Thinking to Create a Meaningful Life Allycia Wolff, BS, Advocate, The Arc Greater Twin Cities Mitch Gunderson-Palmer, Programs & Services Supervisor, The Arc Greater Twin Cities
Marquette 3, 4, 5 The Arc Greater Twin Cities supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc has facilitated bringing together personal networks to create plans in response to life events. Sometimes we discover a gap between professionals and those we serve. This session will highlight what we have learned from self-advocates and family members in their quest to create a meaningful life. This session will discuss person-centered thinking & planning and engage personcentered tools.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Navigating Work and Housing for People with Disabilities
1:45 - 3:15 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
Rajean P. Moone, PhD, LNHA, Consultant; Beth Grube, and Heidi Sandberg, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Care Transitions Through the Senior Linkage Line
Marquette 8 & 9 Disability Benefits 101 is designed to provide a safe, neutral place where people with disabilities can explore the impact of work on their federal and state benefits. Housing Benefits 101 is designed to help people in need of affordable housing and services to maintain housing, explore options, and build a plan. This session includes a number of interactive tools that help dispel myths and break down barriers to achieving competitive employment and housing goals.
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH) Outcomes of 2015 Study of Traumatic Brain Injury Services for Minnesotans Manfred Tatzmann, Chairman, TBI Advisory Committee Francie Streich, PhD, Research Scientist and Lead Investigator Mary Enge, Regional Resource Specialist, DHS DSD
Salon E
Stephanie Minor, MPP, Senior LinkAge Line Policy Analyst, Minnesota Board on Aging, Department of Human Services, Aging and Adult Services Division Darci Buttke, MPP, Care Transitions Policy Analyst, Minnesota Board on Aging
Duluth Room The Senior LinkAge Line helps consumers aged 60+ with transitions from the community to nursing home, nursing home to home, and everywhere in between. Senior LinkAge Line assists with conducting the Pre-Admission Screening, responding to Section Q referrals, triaging level of care referrals, and general options counseling. Health care providers can make referrals to the Linkage Lines via a secure online website.
Helping Families Find Hope in Helping their Child Recover from an Eating Disorder Heather Gallivan, PsyD, LP, Clinical Director, Melrose Center Kelly Senesac, MA, M.Ed, Functional Behavioral Therapist, Melrose Center
Rochester Room
As part of the DHS GAPS Analysis, the Wilder Foundation, with support of the Minnesota TBI Advisory Committee, conducted a survey of survivors, caregivers, lead agencies, and advocates, to determine the level of services available to persons with brain injuries in Minnesota. The presentation will describe the benefits and gaps in the existing system based on the research findings.
Medication-assisted Treatment
Anorexia Nervosa is the third most common chronic illness of adolescence and the most lethal of all psychiatric disorders. This presentation will discuss the basics of eating disorder diagnosis and prevalence, as well as screening tools that can be used in general mental health practice. We will then outline an evidence based treatment model for adolescents with eating disorders that is showing great promise in treating what is often times a very difficult to treat diagnosis.
Bud Lile, PhD, Meridian Behavioral Health
Salon F Cover the role of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that combines behavioral therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders, including opioid addiction.
Behavior: Just a Way to Manipulate People or a Form of Communication Annette Steensland, M.Ed, Learning and Development Consultant, Learning and Development Consulting
Conrad BC CP
Trauma is Ubiquitous: Equal Yet Different Perceptions of Trauma Geoffrey Meyer, MA, Division Director of Homeless Services, People Incorporated
Salon G CP When working with individuals who have experienced trauma it is not uncommon to hear comparisons across situations. In this session, we will look at the role perception plays in trauma and reconstruction. Participants will consider different roles in assisting individuals through trauma.
Historically, the word “behavior” has had a negative connotation. This is unfortunate as everything we do is a behavior from getting up in the morning to answering a phone. By taking the time to sit back and listen and observe, we might just begin to see what people are trying to communicate. By bringing trust, dignity and respect we can begin to build better relationships with those we support and those with whom we work.
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Succeeding as an Online Learner Mary Ann Saurino, MA, EdS, Training Director, Corner House
Healing the Wound: The Family’s Journey Through Chemical Dependency Matt Karayan, MA, LADC, Family Therapist and Family Program Educator, New Beginning
Conrad D Current professional development programs increasingly incorporate e-learning, or learning activities mediated through a computer interface. In-service practitioners may not be prepared to make the most of these experiences, however, because they require skills and strategies different from traditional professional development programs. This presentation will outline strategies practitioners can engage in order to succeed in a range of on-line learning environments.
Felony Unfriendly 2.0: The Latest in Overcoming Rental Housing Barriers
Marquette 1 & 2
CP PT
This presentation will challenge the practitioner to look at Chemical Dependency in the family system from an innovative point of view. It will include practical therapeutic encounters for education, therapy, and intervention. This presentation is solution-based and will address a healing perspective on how to work with afflicted families. It will also challenge beliefs and concepts the practitioner may assume to be true. This seminar is interactive.
Josh Dye, MA, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, HousingLink
Symphony 1 & 2 Criminal, credit, and rental history barriers continue to plague the most vulnerable renters. With so few “felony friendly” landlords, what are you supposed to do? In this refreshed training featuring new tips, Josh Dye will share helpful strategies and resources to help you house those with bad backgrounds.
A Treatment Center that’s as Unique as You Are
Exclusively Serving the LGBT Community Located in the Minneapolis Metro area of Minnesota, we specialize in: • Drug & Alcohol Abuse • Crystal Meth and Sexual Compulsivity • Residential & Intensive Outpatient Programs • Exclusively providing the LGBT community a comfortable safe alternative to traditional treatment programs for 30 years.
Find yourself at PRIDE Institute 952.934.7554/ 800.547.7433 | www.pride-institute.com AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children Heather Joyce, Ph.D., Outpatient Therapist, The Village Family Service Kelli Gast, MSW, LICSW, Director of Grants and Early Intervention Services, Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
Marquette 3, 4 & 5 CP This presentation will focus on symptoms children and adolescents exhibit as a result of witnessing domestic violence. It will provide case examples and discuss interventions used in these case examples. This presentation will also discuss safety planning and preventative factors that providers can apply when working with families where domestic violence has occurred.
Parental Fees for Parents with Disabled Children on Medical Assistance Joe Jarosz, Parental Fee Unit Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Human Services Brenda Nelson, Program Administrator, Minnesota Department of Human Services Tammy Baker, Program Administrator, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Marquette 6 & 7 Minnesota Department of Human Services assesses parental fees to parents of children with disabilities on TEFRA, CAC, CADI, DD and TBI waivers, and certain out-of-home placements. Learn the impact of recent legislative changes, which MA eligibility types have fees, how the state determines the fee and the legal variances that can reduce or eliminate the fee.
Adolescent Sexual Offenders and Child Victims: Getting it Right for Families Jon Brandt, Board of Directors, Minnesota Council of Child Caring Agencies, and clinical member, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Marquette 8 & 9 CP
Respect Response Choice
When adolescents are involved in sexual misconduct they are typically very treatable, and more than nine out of ten teenagers will not sexually reoffend, but kids might never recover from the stigma of being a “sex offender.” This workshop will discuss how sexual behaviors have become criminalized in the US, explain sexual violations between children, and present a new paradigm for how we can help children and their families successfully recover from child sexual abuse.
Towards a Culture of Oneness: Cultural Acceptance in Client-Therapist Relationships Rihab Alsaeed, MS-Family Therapy
Salon E CP Driven by the theories of psychotherapist Murray Bowen, this presentation will examine the ways in which identity and the layers of culture contribute to a positive client-therapist relationship built on trust. The presentation will examine ways that therapists and clients can work to mutually accept each other’s cultural differences to achieve a strong ground for human connection and communication.
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Day One
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Hope for Healing: Understanding Trauma and Attachment for Caregivers and Professionals
Making a Case for Safety
Mary M. McGowan, Executive Director, Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh)
Symphony 3 & 4 CP
Salon F CP This presentation will focus on the cycle of trauma and brain development and therapeutic care-giving techniques. It is based on the book “Hope for Healing, A Parent’s Guide to Trauma and Attachment”. Regulation vs. dysregulation will bring insight for teachers, parents and professionals working with youth. This is theory with practical hands-on application. Join us for this interactive workshop.
Why Some Clients Don’t Change Susan Pye Brokaw, MA, LMFT, Founder and Core Faculty Member, Adler Graduate School
Salon G Some clients, though capable of changing, don’t change or improve. This presentation will identify the underlying reason these clients don’t change. Participants will learn how to help clients understand what is keeping them stuck and how to resolve the underlying problems that keep them from achieving their goals. Participants will practice a method for identifying the underlying problem.
Chief Jim Holler, Holler Training
Each day thousands of social workers make home visits in the United States, and during these visits they investigate allegations of abuse and sexual assault, update safety plans for children, and monitor on-going foster care. Social workers are at risk for hostile behavior from the public when visiting clients at hotels, apartments, or homes in unfamiliar or dangerous locations, especially at night. Social workers have often been assaulted with knives and fists while attempting to visit homes where parents are facing various court actions, or where children are being placed into foster care. Most of these home visits are made by a single social worker, without a radio or other means of adequate communications and social workers have been assaulted and/or killed while making such home visits. This workshop will address safety concerns from the law enforcement perspective by providing social workers with important safety related information that they can utilize each time they make a home visit on their own. The workshop will provide social workers with ways they can identify potentially harmful conditions and defuse volatile situations when encountered.
1:45 - 5 p.m. Sessions (3.25 CEH) Working with Self-Neglecting Clients (NAPSA Core Competencies Module 10) Melissa Vongsy, BS, LSW, Adult Protection Resource Specialist, Minnesota Department of Human Services Kelli Klein, BS, Adult Protection Resource Specialist, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Conrad A AP Minnesota Department of Human Services Adult Protection Resource Specialists will present training developed by Project MASTER, a program of the Academy for Professional Excellence. In this interactive and thought-provoking training, participants will learn the definition of self-neglect, how prevalent it is, and the risk factors and indicators to watch for when assessing a case. Participants will learn how to assess self-neglect across five domains (medical, psychological, environmental, financial, and social). Participants will be exposed to tools used to evaluate self-neglect cases and learn about promising methods to work with self-neglecting adults. Participants will learn how to develop interventions, how to document a self-neglect case and what agencies they might want to partner with to work these cases.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
VA 101: Introduction to VA Benefits and Advocating for Veterans
Marsha Berry, MA, Education Director, Training to Serve
Jill Vinge, MSW, Lead Care Coordinator, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Patrick Foley, LGSW, Case Manager, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Duluth Room
Rochester Room PT
Whether you know it or not, you serve LGBT older adults. Learn unique issues they face and how these affect their willingness to seek out services. This session will outline LGBT aging and offer actions you can take to make your services welcoming.
The presentation will help to demystify the different branches of the VA, the benefits available under each of those, and the best practice approaches to working with veterans and military service members. We will also dispel common myths and misunderstandings about the VA and services. Lastly, we’ll discuss considerations for working with veterans so you can learn how to be helpful in assisting veterans who access VA benefits and care.
Gay and Gray: Providing Welcoming Services to LGBT Older Adults
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Person-centered Practices in Culture and Disability
Chemical Use: Recovery Adlerian Style
Anab A. Gulaid, MPA, Project Coordinator, University of MN Institute on Community Integration, Research and Training Center
Marina Bluvshtein, PhD LP; MA LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Adler Graduate School; Gina Adamski, BS, BA, LADC, CSAC
Conrad BC This cultural awareness session is designed to strengthen practitioners’ capacity to serve and provide culturally competent support and services to Minnesotans living with disabilities. The session focuses on the role of culture in providing personcentered care services for Minnesota’s diverse populations living with disabilities. Specifically, the session highlights how cultural norms, traditions, and language barriers may influence communication, accesses to care, and the delivery of personcentered services.
MinnesotaHelp.info Redone Elissa Schley, BA, BS, MinnesotaHelp Network Consultant, Minnesota Board on Aging Krista Boston, Director of Consumer Assistance Programs, Minnesota Board on Aging
Conrad D This session briefly introduces participants to MinnesotaHelp. Info including the type of information available, what to do if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, and tips on using the search tools and on-line chat function. We will highlight new resources added to the database this year including the Home and Community Services Finder. We will also discuss the user review pilot program, which was launched in Fall 2015.
Housing First: Barriers to Housing Monique Barnes, BS, Case Manager; Famatta Hayes, BA, Case Manager, RS Eden
Symphony 1 & 2 What exactly is Housing First? Homelessness in Minnesota has been a huge, multi-faceted dilemma that the state has been struggling to rectify for decades. Homelessness does not solely affect one particular group of people, yet low-income people of color with a mental and/or physical disability are the most affected. Although a number of agencies in the social services realm that are currently tackling this problem using the Housing First Model, there are still barriers that continue to keep people from getting into housing.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
Marquette 1 & 2 Abstinence is often seen as an ultimate goal in chemical use treatment. Yet, abstinence as a goal is frequently measured in terms of the type, length, frequency, amount, and manner in which substance is consumed. Relational roots and purposes of the use are frequently disregarded. This presentation will address Adlerian understanding of chemical use and Adlerian concepts of symptom being not a problem but a relational solution to a problem.
Working with Children in Foster Care Through a Safety Developmental Lens Heather Joyce, Ph.D., Outpatient Therapist, The Village Family Service; Kelli Gast, MSW, LICSW, Director of Grants and Early Intervention Services, Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
Marquette 3, 4, 5 CP This presentation will discuss how to view children in foster care through a safety developmental lens. This presentation will give an overview of symptoms children exhibit in foster care related to safety concerns and how to help these children to feel safe. It will provide case examples with specific interventions.
Direct Support Competency Framework and Blended Learning Nancy McCulloh, MS – HR Development & Training, DirectCourse Director of Implementation, Research and Training Center on Community Living – University of Minnesota
Marquette 6 & 7 With the right training, direct support professionals develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities that help them focus on the outcomes wanted by the individuals they support. With the right training, staff will be united around common values, standards and attitudes — which will lead to better job performance. With the right training, employers can reduce turnover and vacancy rates. This session will walk you through how using a competency framework and a blended approach to learning can help you develop the right training.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Key Features of the Positive Behavior Support Planning Process
Understanding Transition: Issues in Adolescence and Young Adulthood for Individuals with Autism
Rachel Freeman, Ph.D., Research Associate, Institute on Community Integration
Beth Pitchford, MA, Mental Health Service Provider, Autism Society of Minnesota
Marquette 8 & 9
Salon E CP
This presentation will describe how positive behavior support (PBS) is used to improve quality of life and prevent problem behavior. Attendees will learn how an individual and his or her team can assess problematic situations and settings using functional assessment. Together, team members work together to identify and implement multiple function-based interventions. Examples of PBS plans used to support a variety of individuals will be shared. Opportunities for questions and discussion will be provided.
For those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the transition from the rigid, routine constructs of schools to the more open-ended and socially nuanced world of employment, community engagement, relationships, and independent living can be challenging. It is important to provide the appropriate levels of support and utilizing all of the resources at hand.
PASS Plans and Ticket to Work: How They Help Your Client Reach Their Goal Joani Werner, BS, Area Work Incentive Coordinator, Social Security Administration
Salon F Learn about two work incentives, Plans to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) and Ticket to Work and hear updates from Social Security experts in our return to work programs.
Suicide in the Digital Age
Minnesota Office of Justice Programs Helping you help victims • Assistance with medical and counseling expenses for victims of violent crime
Elizabeth “Libby” Bergman, LICSW, Executive Director, Family Enhancement Center
Salon G CP Suicide is a serious issue that is affecting more and younger children. This problem is complicated by social media and the speed with which youth are affected by the actions of others. Come learn the latest on risk assessment, prevention, and contagion. There will be information on adolescents and children under 10 who are impacted by suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
• Information and referral • Training on crime victim issues
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Evening Social Event
• Professional resources
The Amazing FundRacer
• Free crime victim brochures and materials to distribute
The Gallery (ticket required)
Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs State of Minnesota ojp.dps.mn.gov 651-201-7310
Join your colleagues for fun and fresh air on Nicollet Mall. See facing ad for details. Fee: $25
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The Amazing FundRacer MSSA’s new take on the popular reality show “The Amazing Race” A two mile race around Nicollet Mall Solve clues and visit points of interest around town Race back to the hotel to win the race Racers will be judged on race time, clues solved and bonus points accumulated Fabulous prizes! A portion of the net proceeds from racer registrations will benefit the MSSA Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, March 16 The Gallery, First Floor Racer Registration Fee: $25
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Racer Check-in: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Start: 5:30 p.m.
Race Results/Awards Ceremony: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Must be present to win.
Health & Human Services Improv Comedy Theater Thursday, March 17
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Gallery, First Floor
1.0 CEUs
Ticket: $40
This part interview/ part improv show will provide both CEU education and entertainment via The Theater of Public Policy—an improv comedy troupe that will shed a whole different light on health and human service issues that you’ve not seen before! A cash bar and a variety of tasty hors d’oeuvres will kick off the show. Bring your colleagues, friends and family (21 years old & up)—this is a show you won’t want to miss! Purchase tickets at Registration.
Special Guest/Interview with Dr. Eduardo A. Colon Navarro, New Chief of Psychiatry, Hennepin County Medical Center. Hear his views on the severe shortage of in-patient beds, transitional housing, limited access to services, fighting the stigma, treating mental illness and more!
Day Two
Thursday, March 17, 2016 Sessions at a Glance 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Duluth Room
Health Care Access
Supporting Justice-Involved Women in Transition Back to Community
Rochester Room
I Hate Exercise
Estate Planning Issues You and Your Clients Need to Know
Conrad A
Addiction and the Family: A Shared Journey to Recovery
It’s OK To Call Us Queer And Other Things To Know About Us
Conrad BC
Promising Practices: Interviewing Vulnerable Adults Pt. 1
Conrad D
Working Toward Social Justice
Metro District Meeting (Reg. 11, 12, 13)
Symphony 1 & 2
Reducing the Power Differential: The Power of the Person-Centered Approach
Person-Centered Counseling Professionals for Long Term Services and Supports Access
Symphony 3 & 4
You Can’t Make Me Do It, I Want To: Creating Lasting Change
Working with Challenging Families
Marquette 1 & 2
The Growing Population of “Nones”: How to Work with the Secular Client
Stigma: Didn’t We Fix That Already?
Marquette 3, 4, 5
Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients
Marquette 6 & 7
Getting from “What if?” to “What to Do!”: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety
Creative Therapeutic Techniques
Marquette 8 & 9
Foster Care Alternatives — A Metro Initiative to Create More Options for People with Disabilitie
Being the Change We Seek: The Ethics of Transforming Lives through Psychotherapy
Salon ABCD
Expo Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Change Your Mind: Creating the Foundation for Positive Change in Your Life
Salon E Salon F
Sexuality, Dating, and Relationships on the Autism Spectrum
Toward More Meaningful Relationships with Money Accommodating Individuals with PTSD in the Workplace
Salon G
LGBTQ: Being an Ally & Creating a Safe Space
BREAK — 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Duluth Room
Using Person-centered Thinking Skills in Assessment
Living with Brain Injury
Rochester Room
Ethical Social Work: Challenges, Benefits, and Practice
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: The Real Deal, Imitators & What Lies Ahead
Conrad A
Getting Your MSW Degree: When, Why & How?
An Often Untold Story: Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Conrad BC Conrad D
Promising Practices: Interviewing Vulnerable Adults Pt. 2 MSSA Northwest District Meeting (Regions 1,2,4,5)
Symphony 1 & 2
MSSA Soutwest District Meeting (Regions 6 & 8)
Strategies for Working with Clients with ADD/ADHD
Symphony 3 & 4
Creating a Gender Affirming Environment: Delivering Mental Health Services to Transgender Persons
Colorism, Intersectionality, & Double Consciousness: Advancing the Racism Discussion
Marquette 1 & 2
Resilient Leadership
Supervision: It’s Not for Everyone
Marquette 3, 4, 5
The Legal and Ethical Game Show Challenge
Marquette 6 & 7
Deconstruction of Islamophobia: A Case Study of Muslim Citizens and Residents in Minnesota
A Family’s Journey into Autism Genetics
Marquette 8 & 9
Upholding Dignity: Addressing Micro-aggressions in the Workplace
21st Century Treatment
Salon ABCD
Expo Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Salon E
The Healing Power of Words
Stress Busters: Bring More Peace into Your Life
Salon F
What Have Poor and Marginalized Communities GOT to Teach Us?
Thinking Outside of the “Man Box:” Traits of Healthy Masculinity
Salon G
Introduction to the Culture of Homelessness
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Gallery
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH) Health Care Access
Working Toward Social Justice Christina Zeise, MSW, MPP, Executive Director, Minnesota Social Service Association
Jen Johnson, BA, Senior Advocate, The Arc Greater Twin Cities
Conrad D CP
Duluth Room
Do you view our public policy system as a complex waste of time that results in more rules than sense? Do you feel policy makers are hard to reach let alone influence? Then we hope you will join MSSA’s Legislative and Public Policy Committee as we engage in an important conversation that will transform this line of thinking by providing a basic knowledge of MSSA’s public policy program and how your participation can impact Minnesota’s health and human service systems, impact the lives of your clients and ultimately work towards achieving social justice.
This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act & MNsure’s second year of operation. Despite improvements, applicants with disabilities still face barriers to accessing health care. Depending upon a person’s age, stage of life and what services they’re looking for, there are different Medical Assistance programs that can help support them. The Arc Greater Twin Cities’ Navigators assist applicants with disabilities through the process and can help reduce existing barriers to health care access.
I Hate Exercise
Reducing the Power Differential: The Power of the Person-centered Approach
Marjorie Ames, Dependable Home Care
Sadie McKinley, MA, CPRP, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, ResCare
Rochester Room
Symphony 1 & 2
Exercise goals are common and so is disinterest in them. Exercise, or a change in diet or are often important for a person on our caseload or somebody we support. But a doctor’s order often isn’t motivating and change is hard. In this interactive session we will use person centered thinking processes to learn how to best to support people in doing something that is important for their health. People who have received support for health related goals will share examples of what works and what doesn’t work.
It can be challenging to avoid the power differential in delivery of mental health services. The imbedded medical model paradigm can reinforce external locus of control and perspectives of the ‘clinician knows best.’ This presentation will focus on how to partner with persons served in mental health services by strengthening their internal locus of control and giving the power back to the individual.
Addiction and the Family: A Shared Journey to Recovery Tanya Friese, MSW, LICSW, Mental Health and Family Program Manager, Project Turnabout
Conrad A CP Addictions to alcohol, drugs and/or gambling wreak havoc on individuals and families in all aspects of their lives. This session will introduce providers to the effects addiction has on the family when present in the household, explore common barriers and challenges individuals and families face while seeking treatment and while in the early stages of recovery, and review the providers influence on the recovery process.
You Can’t Make Me Do It, I Want To: Creating Lasting Change Geoffrey Meyer, MA Counseling Psychology, Division Director of Homeless Services, People Incorporated
Symphony 3 & 4 CP My son politely pointed out that I could not “make him” do something; he “wanted” to do it. So why wouldn’t he just do it? In this session we will explore “resistance” and the role we play in preventing our clients and ourselves from being “successful.” There will be a discussion of motivational interviewing and harm reduction.
Visit the Exhibits! Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Salons A-D 3rd Floor Foyer
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Growing Population of “Nones”: How to Work with the Secular Client
Getting from “What if?” to “What to Do!”: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety
Susan Campion, MS, LADC, Certified Gambling Counselor/ Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Fairview & North Star Problem Gambling Alliance
Tamarah Gehlen, LMFT, National Director of Training, Nexus
Marquette 1 & 2 CP
Attendees will learn easy-to-use skills to help clients who struggle with depression and anxiety create movement in treatment.
The population of people who are religiously unaffiliated is growing rapidly in America. Clients may self-identify as atheists, agnostics, or say they don’t practice any religion. We will look at ways our culture is slanted towards religion/God/spirituality from “In God We Trust” on the dollar bill to the “War on Christmas” in the mainstream media. This presentation will talk openly about this demographic and how to best work with these clients. Including, but not limited to, modifying 12 step programs, finding meaning in life, and the final stages of death and dying.
Marquette 6 & 7 PT
Foster Care Alternatives: A Metro Initiative to Create More Options for People with Disabilities Dennis Price, Supervisor, Resource Development and Adult Foster Care Licensing, Dakota County Social Services; Louella Kaufer, MSW, LICSW, Program Manager, Hennepin County; Jodi Beckstrom, Principal Planning Analyst, Hennepin County; Joanna Hottinger, Principal Planning Analyst, Hennepin County
Marquette 8 & 9 This session will report on the progress of a Department of Human Services-funded metro initiative to create more options for people with disabilities to live in their own homes. We will discuss what we’ve learned and where we’re headed in this significant residential services systems change.
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Change Your Mind: Creating the Foundation for Positive Change in Your Life Jennifer May, MA, Vice President of Operations, STAR Services
Salon E CP “The only thing that is constant is change!” Sometimes with enthusiasm, more often with dread, we deal with change continuously. This session will teach how employing positive psychology can help you create the mindset and determination to succeed and find happiness during times of change. Through storytelling and multi-media examples, you’ll be moved by individuals who created positive change in the world around them, while reaffirming that you too can succeed in changing landscapes.
Adoption • Foster Care • In-Home Services • School Based Services Chemical Health Assessment & Outpatient Treatment I.T.A.S.K.I.N. Center: Stabilization Shelter 35 Day Evaluation & Detention Center Outpatient Mental Health Services Residential: Treatment Cottage, Boys Program & Teens in Transition Girls Program & Teens In Transition
Toll Free ~ 1-888-430-3055 Grand Rapids, MN ~ (218) 327-3000 Bemidji, MN ~ (218) 751-0282 Duluth, MN ~ (218) 733-3000
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 Accommodating Individuals with PTSD in the Workplace Thad Strom, PhD, LP, Supervisory Psychologist, Asst. Director of Training, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and Adjunct Asst. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota
Salon G Traumatic experiences are an all too frequent occurrence in today’s society. For individuals who develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, virtually all life roles are impacted. One of the more important of these roles is the ability to work. The present workshop will provide a theory-based overview of the DSM-V PTSD diagnosis. The impact of PTSD on an individual’s functioning in the work setting will be discussed, and recommendations for reasonable accommodations will be provided.
8:30 - 11:45 a.m. Session (3.25 CEH) Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients Clifton Mitchell, PhD, LP, Mind Management Seminars
Marquette 3, 4, 5
CP PT
The successful management of resistance is the pivotal point of effective therapy. It is also a critical component in alleviating therapists’ stress. This is a fast paced, highly practical seminar is designed to teach innovative approaches to prevent, avoid and resolve resistance. These techniques are applicable across a wide array of clients and problems including substance abuse, dual diagnosis, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adolescent issues. The techniques can be integrated with all theoretical approaches. Emphasis is on “how to” aspects of breaking through resistance at pivotal points in the therapeutic dialogue. Upon completion of the training, participants will have a broad array of techniques to add to their repertoire and to aid in reducing the stress that accompanies their most frustrating clients. This is a laugh while you learn training that includes a healthy dose of humor.
Maybe it’s just a stage. But maybe not. 50% of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14. Don’t ignore the signs. If your child is struggling or in crisis, contact Cambia Hills today for help. Call 1.800.644.4557 or visit CambiaHills.org/Help.
Toward More Meaningful Relationships with Money Darryl Dahlheimer, LICSW, Program Director, Lutheran Social Services Financial Counseling
Salon F
CP PT
The stories we tell ourselves about money have critical consequences that go beyond spending and budgeting. In this experiential workshop, attendees will be guided to decipher personal money history and injunctions, and gain insight into family and societal norms that drive attitudes and behaviors. Learning circles, small group discussion, and talking back to advertising will help illuminate this often avoided topic. Relevant personally and for helping clients.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
Visit us at our booth to learn more!
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PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All Day Session (6.5 CEH)
It’s OK to Call Us Queer and Other Things to Know About Us
Promising Practices: Interviewing Vulnerable Adults Laura Gapske, BS, Forensic Program Coordinator, Interviewer & Trainer, First Witness Child Advocacy Center; Rachel Johnson, First Witness Child Advocacy Center
Kathy Hermes, BS, Program Coordinator, Lutheran Social Services; Paige Smith, Teen Clinic Coordinator, Lutheran Social Services; Angela Skogstad, Another Door Manager, Lutheran Social Services
Conrad BC AP
Conrad A CP
The Child Advocacy Center and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) model is best known for its work in memory recall of trauma information from children after a report of abuse is filed with police or social services. These centers are being utilized more to reach a much larger percent of the population. We know the type of question you ask, directly relates to the quality and quantity of information elicited from a survivor/victim being interviewed. Learn how to use promising narrative practice in interviews of alleged cases of maltreatment including physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
This presentation is part of educational outreach done by Lutheran Social Service’s Together for Youth, a social support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied youth. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges young people face from living life in the closet to being tentatively out to being out and proud. In addition to personal stories, topics covered will include heterosexual privilege, cisgender privilege, presumed heterosexuality as well as micro-aggressions versus micro-affirmations and the important role of allies.
MSSA Metro District Meeting
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH) Supporting Justice-Involved Women in Transition Back to Community Mary Ann Saurino, MA, EdS, Training Director, Corner House
Duluth Room Women in transition from incarceration back into the community face a myriad of challenges, many of which are different from the difficulties men confront on their release back to community. Thus, the programs, services, and support that formerly incarcerated women need in order to transition successfully back to community must be designed to meet their unique needs. This presentation provides an overview of evidence-based practices that support women in transition and includes specific action that individuals can take based on these best practices.
Estate Planning Issues You and Your Clients Need to Know Dan Blakely, Director of Guardianship Options, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Rochester Room This presentation will address what needs to be part of an estate plan for incapacity planning including Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, HIPAA Authorization to Release Medical Records, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), as well as avoiding the alternatives of Guardianship and Conservatorship.
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Christina Zeise, MPP, MSW, Executive Director, Minnesota Social Service Association
Conrad D Learn how you and your colleagues from the 7 county metro area can become involved with MSSA public policy and professional development efforts. Please join us if you live or work in one of the following counties: Region 11 — Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, Washington; Region 12 — Hennepin or Region 13 — Ramsey.
SAVE THE DATE! Metro District Conference September 29, 2016 Person-Centered Counseling Professionals for Long Term Services and Supports Access Merrie Haskins, MS, Susan O’Neil, Research and Training Center, University of Minnesota
Symphony 1 & 2 How do we allow people choice, direction, and control in accessing Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS)? What about letting people live and participate in the community of their choosing? University of Minnesota’s Research & Training Center is supporting federal agencies through No Wrong Door curricula so all people have easier access to LTSS and life on their terms. The coursework supports trauma-informed care, personcentered thinking and person-centered planning skills. This aligns with Minnesota’s Olmstead vision of community participation and greater independence. Hear about its potential impact in Minnesota.
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Day Two
Thursday, March 17, 2016 Working with Challenging Families
Stigma: Didn’t We Fix That Already?
Mary Jamin Maguire, MA, LP, LICSW, Adler Center for Family & Community
Geoffrey Meyer, MA-Counseling Psychology, Division Director of Homeless Services, People Incorporated
Symphony 3 & 4
CP PT
This presentation will include elements of successful collaborations with families with multiple issues and complicated challenges who lack trust in the process, including: connecting/developing a collaborative relationship, aligning goals, developing empathy, understanding private logic and the purpose of behavior, using a kind & firm approach (encouraging responsibility), building on strengths/assets, considering family atmosphere and cultural/social context, and developing creative solutions. Three case studies will be presented/discussed to demonstrate the principles/techniques using crisis as an opportunity.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
Marquette 1 & 2 CP We are all working to end stigma, so why is it still so pervasive? This session will challenge what we think and “know” of stigma. What role do we as individuals and as part of society play in perpetuating different forms of stigma?
Creative Therapeutic Techniques Tamarah Gehlen, LMFT, National Director of Training, Nexus
Marquette 6 & 7
CP PT
Attendees will leave the session with at least 13 tools that they can use with clients of all ages to add creative components to therapy and help clients uncover needs and address issues in less threatening ways with some creative or artistic interventions.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 Being the Change We Seek: The Ethics of Transforming Lives through Psychotherapy
Sexuality, Dating, and Relationships on the Autism Spectrum
Kirsten Lind Seal, PhD, LMFT, Assistant Professor, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Ellie Wilson, MA, Director of Education and Mental Health Provider, Autism Society of Minnesota
Marquette 8 & 9
Salon E
In this presentation we will focus on the importance of role modeling in ethical practice of therapy. How can we ask our clients to do what we are not willing to do ourselves? Self-oftherapist issues will be discussed as well as common ethical dilemmas that come up for us as we navigate the therapeutic relationship.
Due to the social and communication deficits associated with autism, many on the spectrum face significant and nuanced challenges related to dating, intimacy and sexuality. This training will highlight those nuances, and offer strategies to support clients who struggle to understand the unwritten boundaries of the romantic world.
LGBTQ: Being an Ally & Creating a Safe Space Erin Miller, BA, LADC Program Director, PRIDE Institute Intensive Outpatient Program
Salon G CP Increase your understanding of what it means to be part of the LGBTQ community, identify specific needs and barriers to care, and learn ways of creating a safe and accepting environment. Discuss the differences in terminology and identify ways of incorporating more affirming language into daily practice.
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH) Using Person-centered Thinking Skills in Assessment ™
Support to navigate your own course
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Merrie Haskins, MS, Research and Training Center, University of Minnesota; Kathy Rogers, Hennepin County; Sarah Radanke, Hennepin County; Nancy Hafner, Hennepin County; Katherine Krieger Pieper, Dakota County
Duluth Room Hennepin County and Dakota County have each been working to incorporate person-centered practices into their organizations. Two of their focus areas have been assessment and MnChoices. In this presentation, we’ll talk about efforts to impact MnChoices with person-centered thinking and how these are working together and shaping processes along the way.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 Ethical Social Work: Challenges, Benefits, and Practice Mary L. Pfohl, MSW, Ph.D., LISW, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, St. Cloud State University; Sara DeVos, M.S.W. Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, St. Cloud State University
Rochester Room CP Social work professionals strive to practice ethically in daily interaction with clients, organizations, and society. However, threats to ethical practice abound: complex client needs, organizational and societal expectations, technology, government or organization policy changes, and funding security. Using a workshop format with case scenarios, participants will review social work code of ethics, discuss benefits of proactive understanding and application of ethical values and principles, examine challenges to professional boundaries, and consider ethical decision-making processes.
MSSA Northwest District Meeting Christina Zeise, MPP, MSW, Executive Director, Minnesota Social Service Association
Conrad D Learn how you and your colleagues from the northwest Minnesota area can become involved with MSSA public policy and professional development efforts. Please join us if you live or work in one of the following counties: Region 1 — Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman; Region 2 — Lake of the Woods, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen; Region 4 — Clay, Becker, Wilkin, Otter Tail, Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Sevens, Pope; Region 5 — Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena.
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Getting Your Master’s Degree in Social Work: When, Why & How? Zer Vang, MSW, Director of Admissions, University of Minnesota Twin Cities; Elizabeth Cutter-Wilson, MSW, LGSW, Director of Continuing Education, Former Director of Admissions, University of Minnesota Twin Cities; Annelies Hagemeister, PhD, MSW, LISW, Professor and Interim MSW Program Director, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Dawn Eckdahl, MSW, LGSW Student Support Coordinator, Child Welfare Scholars Program, Center for Regional and Tribal Child Welfare Studies, Department of Social Work, University of Minnesota Duluth; Gary Whitford Holey, PhD, MSW, MDiv, LISW, Professor and MSW Program Director, St. Cloud State University; Lois Bosch, PhD, LISW, Professor and MSW Program Director, Augsburg College; Paula Tracey, MSW, LICSW, Assistant Professor/Field Director, Masters of Social Work Program, The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth; Sarah Ferguson, MSW, MA, PhD, LISW, Social Work Program Director/Associate Professor, School of Social Work, St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas; Stephanie Van Pay, MSW, Program Coordinator, MSW Program, University of Wisconsin – Madison
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 Creating a Gender Affirming Environment: Delivering Mental Health Services to Transgender Persons April Olson, LICSW, Clinical Director, Shannon Gullette, Laura Kahler Loftness, Sadie McKinley, ResCare
Symphony 3 & 4 Description: This presentation will educate providers in delivering services in mental health settings when working with persons who are transgender. It is critical that mental health services create a safe, competent working relationship with the transgender community. The barriers that trans people face are immense and attempted suicide rates are 41% (compared to 4.6 percent of the overall population).
Resilient Leadership Lindsay Walz, M.Ed, Resilience Coach and Trainer, Independent Consultant, Walz Well-Being
Marquette 1 & 2 CP Leaders are charged with holding the tension of competing views and expectations. During this workshop, program leaders will reflect on the impact of their well-being on their teams and areas of service. We will explore the role of stress, truth and power in every day leadership and bring forward strategies for supporting teams through times of change or challenge.
Deconstruction of Islamophobia: A Case Study of Muslim Citizens and Residents in Minnesota Consoler Teboh, Ph.D., LISW, Assistant Professor, St. Cloud State University; Sylvester Lamin, PhD, LISW, St. Cloud State University
Marquette 6 & 7 CP Fifteen years after September 11th, coupled with the rise of radical Islam, Minnesotans of the Muslim expression continue to face serious discrimination, if not outright Islamophobia. As a society and as a state it is our duty and responsibility to ensure that everyone in our state leads a safe, secure and fully productive life. This presentation addresses some of the challenges faced by Muslims in Minnesota, and suggests solutions.
Upholding Dignity: Addressing Micro-aggressions in the Workplace Mary Bridget Lawson, MA, Sr. Staff Development Specialist, St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services; Shelley Saukko, Deputy Director, St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services; Kyle Heyesen, MSW Planner, St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services; Joaquim Harris, Supervisor, St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services
Marquette 8 & 9
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This session will share the St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services diversity & inclusion initiative. We will explore strategies and tools that bring awareness, understanding and action by upholding, honoring and valuing dignity as a way to manage micro-aggressions and promote micro-affirmations. This ongoing work is part of an organizational development model called You Matter.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Healing Power of Words
Introduction to the Culture of Homelessness
Nadine Dassier, B.S. Human Development, Reiki 4+Cert., Reiki Master Teacher & Intuitive Healer, and Frannie Dassier, Reiki Master Healer and Teacher EnergyWorks! Intuitive Healers
Marti Maltby, MA, Program Director, House of Charity
Salon E
Those who are homeless for long periods have developed an identifiable culture of values, priorities, and beliefs. This presentation will look at this culture and how social services engage (often ineffectively) with it.
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Yet countless studies have proven this to be untrue. The words we think and speak have a tremendous impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. Yet, in a world driven by social media, where our words can go viral in an instant, we often fail to recognize the power our words carry. Together, let’s discover ways we can harness the natural power of word to create positive changes in our lives and the lives of others. For the propensity of word to harm, is the same as its ability to heal.
Salon G
What Have Poor and Marginalized Communities GOT to Teach Us? Darryl Dahlheimer, MSW, LICSW, Program Director, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Salon F
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Many social service practices are based on WEIRD (western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) norms where only the dominant culture and economic group is studied, and other groups’ experiences are marginalized. There is a much greater breadth and variation of human experience available to learn from. We will share lessons from three additional groups: 1) working class, 2) marginalized but vital other cultures within the US, and 3) other world traditional cultures.
1:15 - 4:30 p.m. Sessions (3.25 CEH) Strategies for Working with Clients with ADD/ADHD Susan Pye Brokaw, MA, LMFT, Founder and Core Faculty Member, Adler Graduate School
Symphony 1 & 2 CP Those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD struggle with issues demanding executive functions and sometimes do not have strategies to deal with these issues. This leads to major discouragement and underachievement or failure in work, at home and in relationships. This presentation will identify strategies that work and offer a demonstration on how to use them to overcome problems in life that occur due to ADD/ADHD.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
Colorism, Intersectionality, & Double Consciousness: Advancing the Racism Discussion
Living with Brain Injury
Arlene Arias, EdD, LICSW, Program Manager, Western CT Mental Health Network
Paula St. John, Education and Community Outreach Manager, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
Duluth Room Brain injury is a serious public health problem in the United States. The severity of brain injury may range from what some may consider ‘mild’ to ‘severe’. Every brain injury is unique, and an injury that may be mild for one person could be very severe for another. In this presentation, you will learn some basics facts about the brain and brain injury; living with brain injury and its effects. You will also have the opportunity to listen to a brain injury survivor’s journey.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: The Real Deal, Imitators & What Lies Ahead Shauna Feine, LSW, Training Coordinator, MOFAS
Rochester Room CP This session discusses the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure and identifies trends in alcohol use and differential diagnoses of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
An Often Untold Story: Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Marc Maus, Lead Case Manager, Thomas Allen
Conrad A This session will incorporate professional experiences and research to examine domestic violence from a rarely discussed perspective: male victims of female instigated intimate partner violence. We will review the research on incident rates of female instigated intimate partner violence, types of aggression used, and how it compares to male instigated intimate partner violence. This aspect of domestic violence challenges commonly held beliefs and can be controversial. However, this is a very real problem with very real victims who often go unsupported.
Symphony 3 & 4 CP Conventional discussions on racism, discrimination, and social justice issues often end with the acknowledgment that serious inequities exist. This workshop aims to advance the discussion to include subjects such as Colorism, Intersectionality, and Double Consciousness as they relate to the minority experience. Human service professionals will learn about concepts that impact their work with diverse populations.
Supervision: It’s Not for Everyone Annette Steensland, MEd, Learning and Development Consultant, Learning and Development Consulting
Marquette 1 & 2 CP Being a supervisor requires more than telling people what to do. It requires a person to be a coach and mentor. A person to walk alongside their team versus being at the front of the room telling people what to do. It requires a person willing to take responsibility for their actions. It is a person willing to get their hands dirty. A supervisor is a developer of their employees to their greatest potential.
A Family’s Journey into Autism Genetics Jody Van Ness, MEd, Founder, Eye Box Tools, Inc. at Dreamgate Farm; Brian Van Ness, PhD
Marquette 6 & 7 Jody and Brian Van Ness describe an experience that provides insight into challenges in living with autism in their son, followed by attempts to use new genetic testing to understand his condition and potential therapies. This resulted in successful strategies that returned their son to more independence and functional living.
21st Century Treatment
MSSA Southwest District Meeting
Melissa J. Huray, LADC, MS, Chemical Dependency Supervisor, Nystrom & Associates Ltd.
Christina Zeise, MPP, MSW, Executive Director, Minnesota Social Service Association
Marquette 8 & 9
Conrad D Learn how you and your colleagues from the southwestern Minnesota area can become involved with MSSA public policy and professional development efforts. Please join us if you live or work in one of the following counties: Region 6 — Big Stone, Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker, McLeod; Region 8 — Rock, Nobles, Jackson, Cottonwood, Murray, Redwood, Lynn, Lincoln and Pipestone.
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People are seeking treatment less often. A recent meta-analysis found that public attitudes about utilizing professional help have become increasingly negative. In fact, the number of people accessing services has declined 35% over ten years. This figure makes the precious time we do have with our clients even more important. How can we best utilize the hours they will spend in treatment groups? Where should our focus be in order to give them a fighting chance for success in life after treatment? How can we engage and motivate the client to build a better life?
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 Stress Busters: Bring More Peace into Your Life Nadine Dassier, B.S. Human Development, Reiki 4+Cert., Reiki Master Teacher & Intuitive Healer, and Frannie Dassier, Reiki Master Healer and Teacher, EnergyWorks! Intuitive Healers
Thinking Outside of the “Man Box:” Traits of Healthy Masculinity Stephen L. Onell, MS, LISW, Director/Social Worker, FathersFIRST!
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It’s a fact, stress kills. Yet stressors are a natural part of everyday life. Unless you plan to live in a cave for the rest of your life, you simply can’t avoid them. That’s why you need powerful yet practical tools to that help you combat stress and create peace in your life. During this session we will practice both innovative and ancient methods of movement, meditation, visualization, and breath work that will help you to create a sense of peace from within you, regardless of your life’s circumstances. Life is short. Choose peace!
This session on “healthy masculinity” will focus on several writings regarding “masculinity,” defined as the way a boy or man acts out his “maleness.” Writings include: Dr. Michael Obsatz’s “Seven Traits of Healthy Masculinity for the New Millennium;” “Seven Philosophies for the Native American Man;” and, “The New Male Manifesto” by Aaron R. Kipnis, Ph.D. Masculinity will be defined and modern day masculinity will be discussed along with the “man box.”
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Friday, March 18, 2016 Sessions at a Glance 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Duluth Room
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Person-Centered Planning: What Format Do You Use, When?
Rochester Room
Mental Health Providers with Mental Illness: Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Work
Riding Through the Pain: An Equestrian/Social Worker/ Counselor’s Journey into Fibromyalgia
Conrad A
Effective Strategies in Adult Protection
Victim Assistance Basics for the Non-Victim Advocate: Helping Your Client Who is a Victim of Crime
Conrad BC
Bipolar Reality: Separating Truth from Historical Fiction
Exploring the Complexities Involved in Rural Children’s Mental Health
Conrad D
Hennepin County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Initiatives
Managed Care and Long Term Care Ombudsman Roundtable
Symphony 1 & 2
The Role of Police Departments in Providing Social Services to Communities
Taking a Trip to Paris: Understanding People with Developmental Disabilities
Symphony 3 & 4
Moral Positioning
The Loss of Humanity: Moving Cients Through the Grief of an Oppressive Reality
Marquette 1 & 2
When is Guardianship and or Conservatorship the Best Option?
The Multidimensional Nature of Eating Disorders
Marquette 3, 4, 5
Millennial Madness: Working Effectively With the Millennial Generation
Lead! Create! Your Agency, Clients & Our World Needs You
Marquette 6 & 7
TXT4Life: Crisis Counseling and Suicide Prevention via SMS Messaging
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders): What You Need to Know
Marquette 8 & 9
Understanding and Working with Psychopaths
Salon ABCD
Expo Hall Open 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Salon E
Embracing Life After Loss: Key Survival Strategies to Navigate Personal and Professional Crises
Salon F
Ethical, Legal Perspectives and Risk Management
Salon G
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth Pt. 1
The Gallery, First Floor
MSSA Southeast District Meeting (Regions 9 & 10)
BREAK — 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Duluth Room
Challenges of Aging in the Diaspora: Narratives of Older African Elders in Central Minnesota
Did Somebody Say Bed Bugs?: A Case Manager’s Approach to a Growing Problem
Rochester Room
Understanding Hoarding Disorder
Protecting Your PERA Pension
Conrad A
Harm Reduction: It’s Not Just For The Aristocrats Anymore
Better Together: Partnership in the Human Services Performance Management System
Conrad BC
Social Work & Youth Development DIRT GROUP: An Old, New Way...Getting Back to our Roots
Conrad D
MSSA Northeast District Meeting (Regions 3 & 7)
Symphony 1 & 2
Parents with Disabilities in the Child Protection System
Symphony 3 & 4
What is the Matter? Black Lives and All Lives
Understanding the Ethical Implications of Guardianship
Marquette 1 & 2
Life Challenges with Mental Illness: Then and Now
Openness to Stories Coming Through Empowering Listening for Mental Health Workers
Marquette 3, 4, 5
When it Hits the Fan: Navigating Mistakes & High Stress Moments
The Clutter Conundrum
Marquette 6 & 7
Super Powers Within You: Tools to Feel Safer in the Community
Mental Health First Aid
Marquette 8 & 9 Salon ABCD Salon E Salon G
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Ethics and Boundaries: Navigating the Grey in an Ever-Changing World
Understanding DSM-V Personality Disorders: Past Present & Future Expo Hall Open 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Expo Hall Closed
The Implications of Climate Change on Minnesota and Health and Human Services Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth Pt. 2
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Friday, March 18, 2016 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
Hennepin County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Initiatives
Mental Health Providers with Mental Illness: Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Work
Cynthia Arkema-Oharra, Program Manager, Hennepin County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Initiatives & Chemical Health
Melissa Anne Hensley, MHA, MSW, PhD, LISW, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Augsburg College
Rochester Room PT This is an opportunity for providers with mental illness working in any aspect of the human service delivery system to come together and share strategies for wellness.
Effective Strategies in Adult Protection Kelli Klein, BS, Adult Protection Resource Specialist, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Melissa Vongsy, BS, LSW, Adult Protection Resource Specialist, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Conrad A AP Adult Protection Resource Specialists with the Minnesota Department of Human Services will discuss documentation and collaboration as effective strategies that are often underutilized in adult protection. When it comes to documentation, the better job you do, the better chance you have in getting your clients the services and the justice they deserve. The bottom line is documentation helps you, your agency, and the legal system, but it helps your client the most. You never know who will read it. Collaboration implies a process of shared planning, decision making, responsibility, and accountability in the care of the client. In collaborative practice, partners work well together through effective communication, trust, mutual respect, and understanding of each other’s skills. While some skills and services appear to overlap, most skills and services are complementary and reinforce each other.
The Role of Police Departments in Providing Social Services to Communities Sylvester Amara Lamin, MSW, MSS, PhD, LICSW
Symphony 1 & 2 CP Traditionally, police departments and social workers have worked together to deal with community problems. Thus effective prevention, intervention and stabilization may require more than police action and goes beyond the capability of any single agency. Studies show that social service provision has always been a key part of policing alongside serving victims of crimes and enforcing the law against offenders. Drawing from responses of forty police chiefs in the state of Minnesota, this study explores and analyzes the current trend in the provision of services and collaboration with and hiring of police social workers.
Moral Positioning
Symphony 3 & 4 CP
Andrew James Archer, LICSW, Midwest Center for Human Services
CP PT
Is bipolar disorder a biological illness? Do psychotropic medications treat chemical imbalances in the brain? These are some of the questions I have pondered since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2002. This presentation offers anecdotes of what mania and depression feel like through my personal and clinical experience with symptoms of bipolar disorder. You will leave with a new impression of old asylum problems: confinement, differential diagnosis and pharmaceutical mistreatment.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
The presentation will provide an overview of the Hennepin County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Initiative. This initiative is a county wide horizontal initiative that has brought together the criminal justice and health and human service agencies to align resources, reform policies, and improve service delivery system for individuals involved in the criminal justice system with mental illness and substance use disorders. The county is using the sequential intercept model to make changes throughout the system to improve client outcomes.
Andre Koen, MA, Chief Facilitator/Founder, AM Horizons Training Group
Bipolar Reality: Separating Truth from Historical Fiction
Conrad BC
Conrad D
Who the leader is can be more important than what they are able to accomplish. What allows a person to operate with integrity, honor and respect? In this session we examine the Golden Rule in practical terms and how it can be helpful in creating an effective moral position for individuals and organizations.
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Friday, March 18, 2016 When is Guardianship or Conservatorship the Best Option? Joan Gish, MA, National Certified Guardian, Senior Program Manager, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Marquette 1 & 2 Join professional guardians/conservators as we discuss the role of a surrogate decision maker for incapacitated vulnerable adults. We will explore how we manage the affairs of wards, ensure needs are met, balance the ethical principles of decisional capacity, substituted judgment, and best interest. We will examine the relevant risks, benefits, and uncertainties related to the legalities and limitations of what guardians/conservators do.
Millennial Madness: Working Effectively With the Millennial Generation Josh Dye, MA, President/Founder, Convene LLC
Marquette 3, 4, 5 CP Selfies, social media and sharing (bikes, cars, and more) are hallmarks of the Millennial Generation — the largest generation in U.S. history with birth years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. Some have called this group selfish and entitled. In
this session, Josh will talk about the challenges of working with Millennials (Hint: He IS one!) and how to effectively work with staff, co-workers, and clients from this generation.
TXT4Life: Crisis Counseling and Suicide Prevention via SMS Messaging Eric McClellan, MA, LMFT, TXT4Life Program Supervisor, Habilitative Services, Inc.
Marquette 6 & 7
TXT4Life is a texting platform that allows anyone with a mobile device to reach a trained crisis counselor immediately for crisis and suicide prevention counseling.
MSSA Southeast Minnesota District Meeting (Regions 9 & 10) Christina Zeise, Executive Director, MSSA
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Friday, March 18, 2016 work in one of the following counties: Region 9 — Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Brown, Martin, Blue Earth, Faribault, Watonwan, Waseca; Region 10 — Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Houston, Filmore, Mower, Freeborn, Dodge, Olmstead, Steele.
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8:30 - 11:45 a.m. Session (3.25 CEH) Person-Centered Planning: When and What Format Do You Use?
Ethical, Legal Perspectives and Risk Management Brian Nystrom, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, ACSW, President/CEO, Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.
Salon F CP This session will identify core ethical principles underlying good clinical practice, landmark legal cases impacting clinical practice, risk management strategies, minimizing liability, managing ourselves as clinicians and evaluating actual case examples. Clinicians and supervisors will integrate their own knowledge plus new material from an “ethics/risk management” perspective. Brian brings a cogent perspective from many years as a clinician, supervisor and program creator. Fasten your seatbelts for a robust presentation and interaction!
Angela Novak Amado, Ph.D., Research Associate/Project Director, Institute on Community Integration, and Susan O’Nell, University of Minnesota
Duluth Room PT There are various requirements for person-centered planning, and person-centered approaches are required in assessment and planning. However, formats and types vary; some person-centered planning approaches are more useful than others in different situations and for different types of individuals. This session will present at least five different types (Personal Futures Planning, PATH, MAPS, WRAP, and Picture of a Life) and discuss which methods and tools are most beneficial.
Understanding and Working with Psychopaths Jillian Peterson, PhD, Assistant Professor, Hamline University
Marquette 8 & 9 ‘Psychopath’ has become a common term in popular culture. This presentation will examine the latest research on defining, measuring, and understanding psychopathy and its origins. Myths and realities about psychopaths will be explored. This presentation will also provide tips for working with individuals with psychopathic traits in a variety of criminal justice or mental health settings.
Embracing Life After Loss: Key Survival Strategies to Navigate Personal and Professional Crises Janina Wresh Cich, MA, COO, American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies; Caryn Sullivan, Author and Columnist, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Salon E CP Though we are certain to experience loss and tragedy, we are often unprepared. Navigating personal and professional loss and grief can be overwhelming, fraught with feelings of helplessness. Yet we can control our attitude. We can choose to be bitter or better, ultimately steering a negative or positive course. The speakers will reveal insights and provide key strategies for managing personal and professional challenges, and supporting others who are doing so. AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
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Friday, March 18, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All Day Session (6.5 CEH)
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth
Riding Through the Pain: An Equestrian/Social Worker/Counselor’s Journey into Fibromyalgia
Cedric Okoi, MA, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Michelle Seymore, MPNA, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Beth Holger-Ambrose, Executive Director, The Link; Quisha Stewart, Safe Harbor Division Director, The Link
Salon G CP This course will review Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). It will provide information on how to identify red flags and risk factors associated with CSEC. Trainers from The Link will be presenting on best practices when working with Sexually Exploited Youth. The course will discuss legislative efforts including Minnesota’s Safe Harbor Law and No Wrong Door Model. Participants will also learn about DHS current guidance on responding to Sexually Exploited Youth within Minnesota’s Child Welfare System.
Elizabeth (Libby) Fonder, MA, MS, Owner/Mental Health Practitioner, TRANSCEND Counseling LLC
Rochester Room Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people. This session will review the latest research, treatments, and symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Elizabeth will discuss her personal story of Fibromyalgia and the healing power of her horse, Simon. This session will also provide education and awareness from the perspective of a social worker and also as a therapist. This workshop will discuss “invisible illnesses” and how to live an extraordinary life with an invisible illness.
Victim Assistance Basics for the Non-Victim Advocate: Helping Your Client Who is a Victim of Crime Suzanne Elwell, JD, MA, Director, Crime Victim Justice Unit, Minnesota Office of Justice Programs; Danielle Kitto, Reparations Claims Manager, Minnesota Office of Justice Programs
The Faces of Addiction Remind you of anyone?
Conrad A AP This workshop is geared toward social service professionals who encounter crime victims in their work but are unfamiliar with the criminal justice process, the implications for their clients, and the available crime victim resources. The presenters will provide an overview of criminal justice terminology and process, key victim rights, resources and service agencies, and the Minnesota Crime Victim Reparations Board which can be instrumental in the physical and emotional recovery of the victim.
Taking a Trip to Paris: Understanding People with Developmental Disabilities Terilyn Malone, Director of Training, Thomas Allen For more than 30 years, MnTC has been restoring hope to those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.
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Symphony 1 & 2 Every trip you take involves minor or major adjustments along the way. We should expect the same evolutionary process to occur when we try to understand another human being! Take the time to discover the person first by deciphering their own indigenous language. Ask yourself… Why is it important to document and communicate in the person’s primary language? How do individuals with different cognitive levels of developmental disabilities communicate? Take a Trip to Paris… and by developing dynamic recipient profiles, support ONE individual’s UNIQUE journey through life!
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Some have careers. Others have callings. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work • 570 hours of field experience • Graduates eligible for advanced standing in most MSW programs • Options to finish in 16 months or two years, depending on location
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Master of Social Work • Clinically focused curriculum • Hybrid learning through online and on-campus components • Two tracks - for those with and without a B.A. in Social Work
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Day Three
Friday, March 18, 2016 Exploring the Complexities Involved in Rural Children’s Mental Health
Managed Care and Long Term Care Ombudsman Roundtable
Joan Najbar, LICSW, Clinical Supervisor, and Erin LaVenture, LADC, Accurate Home Care, LLC
Linda Foth, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Conrad BC CP As a provider of children’s therapeutic supports and services in rural Minnesota, Accurate Home Care’s mental health professionals began noticing trends among their clientele. Children who live in rural communities appear to face many unique challenges that could be road blocks to accessing services and treatment. We will describe complexities, explore the barriers and discuss solutions to this large issue during this seminar.
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Day Three
Friday, March 18, 2016 The Loss of Humanity: Moving Clients Through the Grief of an Oppressive Reality
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders): What You Need to Know
Andre Koen, MA, Chief Facilitator/Founder, AM Horizons Training Group
Barb Clark, BS, FASD Consultant
Symphony 3 & 4 CP I have been paralyzed by a range of emotions in the last 12 months, from anger to depression, and many of my colleagues feel the same way. I searched for a reason behind my own and others’ anguish and discovered we are all caught up in a grieving process. As a “human” family we are in different phases of the process, but what is most alarming is that it is our humanity that we are grieving. Join us for an illuminating and insightful presentation and discussion.
Marquette 6 & 7 CP One out of twenty children are suspected of having a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This session will cover FASD basics and helpful strategies for social service professionals. We will discuss indicators and behaviors of FASD, learn strategies for supporting families who live with FASD, and learn to identify red flags. This session will help practitioners better understand the diagnosis and the brain damage aspect of FASD.
The Multidimensional Nature of Eating Disorders Emily Monson, BSW, LSW, Community Educator, and Keri Clifton, BA, Administrative and Outreach Manager, The Emily Program Foundation
Marquette 1 & 2 Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening conditions that require better understanding by the human services community. This session provides basic information to increase understanding around the development of eating disorders including signs and symptoms and presence of co-morbidities, the complications of recovery, and guidelines for how to be advocates for early treatment and prevention. This session supports health at every size and addresses the challenges of dieting and building positive relationships with food.
HOUSING?
Lead! Create! Your Agency, Clients & Our World Needs You Josh Dye, MA, President/Founder, Convene LLC
Marquette 3, 4, 5 CP Leading and creating is no longer about hierarchy. It is about taking initiative, having the guts to do something different, and risking failure. It is about caring enough to put in extra thought, time, emotion, and energy to make something remarkable happen. Do you want your work to feel more fulfilling and special? Then lead and create, regardless of your position. Learn how in this inspiring presentation!
WORK?
PLAN. AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Friday, March 18, 2016 Understanding Hoarding Disorder
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
Elizabeth (Libby) Fonder, MA, MS, Owner/Mental Health Practitioner, TRANSCEND Counseling LLC
Challenges of Aging in the Diaspora: Narratives of Older African Elders in Central Minnesota
Rochester Room
Sylvester Lamin, PhD, LISW, St Cloud State University
Duluth Room
AP
In the last two decades many older African elders have immigrated to the United States to join their children through resettlement programs, family reunions or as visitors or tourists on B1 and B2 visas and subsequently overstay. Some emigrated to the U.S as refugees and others were granted asylum status. Indeed aging in the “other world” (a developed country like the USA) brings many challenges for older African elders as some of them may feel the pinch of the lack of social integration. This study looked at social theories of aging such as activity theory, continuity theory, disengagement theory and aging in place and through the use of in-depth interviews explores the lived experiences of African elders age 65 and older who reside in Central Minnesota.
This session will help you identify and understand the symptoms of Hoarding Disorder as listed in the new DSM-V. You will understand effective interventions, the public impact and public safety concerns, and the impact of Hoarding Disorder on the person, their family, and the community.
Harm Reduction: It’s Not Just For Aristocrats Anymore Geoffrey Meyer, MA Counseling Psychology, Division Director of Homeless Services, People Inc.
Conrad A CP Harm reduction has endured a bad reputation these past couple decades and yet it has been appearing more and more as a solution to “mainstream” issues. In this session we will explore the facts about what harm reduction is and what it isn’t, how it gets used in our lives everyday, and why it is viewed the way it is.
MRCIWorkSource EMPOWERING LIVES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT Client Directed Services • CDCS • Veteran Services • PCA Choice • Personal Support • Support Grant • Private Pay www.MRCICDS.org
• Day Training & Habilitation • Employment Programs • Transitional Services • Job Skills Training For more information about MRCI, and its programs visit:
www.MRCIWorkSource.org
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Friday, March 18, 2016 MSSA Northeast Minnesota District Meeting Christina Zeise, MSW, MPP, Executive Director, Minnesota Social Service Association
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Inspire Hope. Change Lives. Build Community.
Learn how you and your colleagues from the northeast Minnesota area can become involved with MSSA public policy and professional development efforts. Please join us if you live or work in one of the following counties: Region 3 – Koochiching, Itasca, Aitkin, Carlton, St. Louis, Lake, Cook; Region 7 – Pine, Mille Lacs, Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec.
SAVE THE DATE! MSSA Region 7 Meeting Friday, October 28, 2016 Parents with Disabilities in the Child Protection System Kristine N. Piescher, PhD, Director of Research & Evaluation, Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota
Symphony 1 & 2 CP This study examined information about parents with disabilities in the child protection system: What are the characteristics and experiences of parents with disabilities who are involved in CPS? Are parents with disabilities disproportionately represented in CPS as compared to parents without disabilities or with other types of disabilities? Does the presence of disability predict CPS progression over and above other parent characteristics of poverty, gender and ethnicity? Find out more as you learn about this study’s outcomes!
What is the Matter? Black Lives and All Lives Andre Koen, MA, Chief Facilitator/Founder, AM Horizons Training Group
Symphony 3 & 4 CP This session will explore the historical rationale for the statement “Black Lives Matter.” Through videos and interviews from professionals in the fields of psychology, organizational development, and regular folks on the streets, we will examine the push and pull factors that ask us to think critically when we say “Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter.” When we think of social change it is easy to be focused on one aspect. In this conversation, we will examine tricks used by the system to distract social movements from staying on mission.
People reach their goals when we #DoMoreTogether Visit the LSS booth Adoption Behavioral Health Caregiver Support Crisis Nurseries and Shelters Debt/Financial Counseling Employment Services Foster Care Foster Grandparents Guardianship Homeless Youth Services Independent Living Skills for Youth Pregnancy Counseling Refugee Resettlement Services for People with Disabilities Senior Companions Senior Nutrition Transitional Housing Veterans Services
www.lssmn.org
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Friday, March 18, 2016 Life Challenges with Mental Illness: Then and Now Brian Guess, MSW, Certified Peer Support Specialist, and Sherri Mielke, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Supervisor, South Central Crisis Center
Marquette 1 & 2 This presentation will identify affirmations, assertive communication techniques, and reframing that can be used to assist clients in developing solutions to create positive outcomes in challenging situations. The TEA cycle (Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions) will be used as a framework to understand the decision making process. This presentation will also identify the importance of teaching self-forgiveness and letting go of the shame that is often associated with making poor choices.
When it Hits the Fan: Navigating Mistakes & High Stress Moments Josh Dye, MA, President/Founder, Convene LLC
Marquette 3, 4, 5 CP Divorce. Break ups. Bankruptcy. Foreclosure. Eviction. Recovery. Accidents. Mistakes. Failure. Sometimes our personal and professional lives (and the lives of our clients) just ‘hit the fan.’ How we navigate mistakes and stressful moments determines health and well-being professionally, personally, and for loved ones around us. In this session, attendees will learn effective strategies for handling the harder times of life and how to turn past mistakes into current strengths!
Super Powers Within You: Tools to Feel Safer in the Community Robyn Bernardy, MSW, Director, Travel Training, MTM, and Susan Olson, Orientation, Mobility, and Travel Instructor, St. Paul Public Schools
Marquette 6 & 7
AP CP
Knowing how to respond in potentially dangerous situations is difficult but critical in our world. During our hands-on, interactive presentation, we will go through self-protection skills around the topics of body language, voice, eye contact, and distance.
The Implications of Climate Change on Minnesota and Health and Human Services David Swenson, PhD, LP, Professor of Management/ Forensic Psychologist, College of St. Scholastica
Heartland Girls’ Ranch provides strength-based, trauma-informed services and therapeutic equine programming in a safe and supportive environment that empowers girls to experience success and write a new story for themselves.
Programming Includes: • Mental Health Services • Individualized Case Plan • Employment Skills & Recreational Activities • School Program • Counseling (individualized and group) • Family Therapy
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This session will summarize climate change and focus the impact of climate change on Minnesota’s environment, employment, recreation, and specifically the implications of these effects on physical and mental health. A systems approach will show the interconnections among these change drivers, and implications for health and human services training and agency and community response will be discussed.
Contact Us:
heartlandgirlsranch.org (320) 843-4815 For more information about our work with sexually exploited/ trafficked youth please visit: heartsforfreedom.org
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Friday, March 18, 2016 1:15 - 4:30 p.m. Sessions (3.25 CEH)
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Sessions (1.5 CEH)
Social Work & Youth Development Dirt Group: An Old, New Way... Getting Back to Our Roots
Did Somebody Say Bed Bugs?: A Case Manager’s Approach to a Growing Problem
Kenny Turck, MSW, LGSW, Chief Executive Officer/Co-Owner, Crow River Family Services, LLC
Ryan Singleton, Case Manager, People Incorporated
Conrad BC CP Dirt Group is an experiential group skills training program for atrisk youth experiencing a mental health disorder. This workshop will identify how participation in this gardening/farming program influences social skill development in at-risk youth and results in tangible increases in social competencies, social identity formation, and social inclusion. This workshop will identify applied theories and discuss key elements in utilizing this group to increase participant’s mental health through a social skill development program.
Understanding DSM-V Personality Disorders: Past, Present & Future Jill Stiber, LICSW, BCD, Clinical Mental Health Teaching Specialist, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Marquette 8 & 9
AP CP PT
Time travel as we explore the evolution of our ideas about personality. Learn what distinguishes a disorder from normal behavior, and how our ideas about personality have been shaped by culture and history. Discover the tools that are most effective in working with persons suffering from personality disorders. Gain an understanding of the ten DSM-V personality disorders as we trace our conceptions from ancient times into the present and look at how they may change in the future.
Duluth Room CP Bed bug infestations are increasing throughout the US, and case managers often work in places where such insect populations are high. As a long-time case manager, I have created this presentation to educate audiences about the life cycle of bed bugs and to discuss strategies for managing the risk of spreading an infestation.
Protecting Your PERA Pension Don Nikkola, President, Public Employees’ Pension Service Association
Rochester Room The Public Employees’ Pension Service Association (PEPSA) was established in the late 1970’s and continues to this day to work on your behalf. Come learn about the one association that exists only to monitor all public conversations related to PERA Pensions.
Better Together: Partnership in the Human Services Performance Management System Gary Mortensen, Manager, HS Performance Management, and Marisa Hinnenkamp, Minnesota Department of Human Services
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In 2013, the state legislature authorized the DHS commissioner to implement a Human Services Performance Management system. This system aims to ensure effective services and positive outcomes for Minnesota residents through accountability, continuous improvement, cultural responsiveness and partnership. Now in its third year of implementation, the system is exploring innovative ways for all partners to work together to create better solutions for people served.
Ethics and Boundaries: Navigating the Grey in An Ever-changing World Geoffrey Meyer, MA, Division Director of Homeless Services, People Incorporated
Symphony 1 & 2
AP CP
In the world of Ethics and Boundaries there are some choices that are easy and some that are not as easy. This session will explore the grey between the black and white and will give five questions to ask when making uncertain choices.
AP = Approved by DHS Adult Protection Div.
CP = Approved by DHS Child Protection Div.
PT = Clinical Post-test Provided
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Friday, March 18, 2016 Understanding the Ethical Implications of Guardianship
The Clutter Conundrum
Anita Raymond, CMC, LISW, Program Manager, Volunteers of America-Minnesota; Eric Jonsgaard, National Certified Guardian, VP of Operations, First Fiduciary Corp.
Marquette 3, 4, 5 CP
Josh Dye, MA, President/Founder, Convene LLC
Symphony 3 & 4 AP Guardianship is among the most serious interventions available. Participants will learn about the ethics involved in seeking guardianship, as well as effective, less restrictive alternatives which will preserve the client’s right to self-determination.
Clutter has a way of choking energy, productivity, and even money in our personal and professional lives. Clearing away the clutter will reawaken your creativity and passion. In this session, Josh Dye will provide practical, actionable tips for eliminating clutter in our offices, emails, computers, homes, relationships, and more.
Mental Health First Aid Openness to Stories Coming Through Empowering Listening for Mental Health Workers
Lee Berlinquette, National Trainer/Quality Evaluator, Mental Health First Aid USA
Robert Wieber, PhD, NCC
Marquette 6 & 7 CP
Marquette 1 & 2
CP PT
How therapists present themselves to clients sends a pivotal message of how one values listening. What is your passion for reflective listening?
Mental Health First Aid will discuss risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems and show you a 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
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MSSA An intergenerational center with a nourishing environment where children attend daycare and interact with seniors participating in the day program. Here they build relationships, inspire, give, and learn freely.
A licensed care organization that provides residential and in-home services to persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and the elderly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Minnesota Social Service Association
124th Annual Training Conference & Expo March 22-24, 2017 Hilton Minneapolis
Visit our websites www.oluscenter.com | www.olushome.com Or call us at (612) 824-1142
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COME NORTH IN THE FALL & EXPERIENCE THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE CONFERENCE
Our keynote speaker, Kevin Kling, will address our conference theme: “The Losses and Laughter We Grow Into.” n Choose from over 100 workshops/ institutes n Featuring 155 exhibits n Board of Social Work C.E.U.s available n Registration: $50 n Students, seniors: $40 n Brochures and registration will be sent in August Conference materials posted online at:
www.stlouiscountymn.gov/ hhsconference For more information contact: Mary Bridget Lawson, Conference Chair email:
[email protected] phone: 218-726-2140
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oin us for the 34th Annual Saint Louis County Health and Human Service Conference, Thursday through Friday, October 13-14, 2016 at the DECC, in Duluth, Minnesota.This conference draws together over 2,600 health and human service practitioners from the public and private sectors for two days of training and networking.
Helping Minnesota’s Youth & Families Find Brighter Futures
Girls’ Programs l Boys’ Programs l Intellectual Delay Programs l Specialty Foster Care l In-Home Care
Residential Treatment Programs Short-Term Programs Bridging Programs Crisis Nursery Foster Care Adoption CTSS
Ready to Join Us?
We are looking for people who want to positively influence the lives of youth, families, and communities for generations to come. Go to www.Nexus.jobs to See Current Openings and Descriptions. Clinical Directors l Clinical Supervisors l Counselors l IT Help Desk Housekeepers l Mental Health Practitioners l Mental Health Therapists Night Counselors l Nurse RNs l Psychologists l Regional Supervisors l Teachers Unit Supervisors l Visitation Monitors l Youth Care Professionals
Exhibits Accessible Space, Inc. St. Paul, MN (651) 645-7271 www.accessiblespace.org Exhibit 1713
Argosy University, Twin Cities Eagan, MN (651) 846-3300 www.argosy.edu Exhibit 1407
Cambia Hills Duluth, MN (218) 728-7500 www.woodlandhills.org Exhibit 201
Accra Hopkins, MN (952) 935-3515 www.accracare.org Exhibit 106 – 107
Arrow Lift Bloomington, MN 763-355-8749 www.arrowlift.com Exhibit 108
Camp Character & Camp of Champs Laporte, MN 218-760-8442 www.familyfoundationsmn.com Exhibit 311
Accurate Home Care Otsego, MN (866) 214-3800 www.accuratehomecare.com Exhibit 409
ARS Brooklyn Center, MN (763) 585-8500 www.arsprofessionals.com Exhibit 508
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN (612) 204-8500 www.cctwincities.org Exhibit 1404
ActivStyle Minneapolis, MN (612) 968-1805 www.activstyleforcaregivers.com Exhibit 604
Augsburg College MSW Minneapolis, MN 612-330-1390 www.augsburg.edu/msw Exhibit 1003 – 1004
Adler Graduate School Richfield, MN (612) 767-7094 www.alfredadler.edu Exhibit 1110 – 1111
Beauterre Recovery Institute Owatonna, MN 612-454-2307 www.beauterre.org Exhibit 801 – 802
Advanced Behavioral Health Brooklyn Center, MN (763) 560-8331 www.abhtherapy.com Exhibit 134
Bethany Christian Services Plymouth, MN (763) 553-0344 www.bethany.org Exhibit 1105
Alcoholics Anonymous Minnetonka, MN (651) 328-1737 www.area36.org Exhibit 1708
Bethel University College of Adult & Professional Studies/ Graduate School St. Paul, MN (651) 635-8000 www.bethel.edu Exhibit 706
Amramp Minneapolis, MN (651) 399-3075 www.amramp.com Exhibit 1208 Anu Family Services St. Paul, MN (651) 964-4750 www.anufs.org Exhibit 805
Beyond Barriers Forest Lake, MN (651) 462-3444 www.beyondbarriers.com Exhibit 312 Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN and Blue Plus Eagan, MN 651-662-4523 www.bluecrossmn.com Exhibit 901
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud/St. Cloud Children’s Home St. Cloud, MN 320-650-1500 www.ccstcloud.org/SCCH Exhibit 607 Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare Saint Paul, MN (612)625-8121 cascw.umn.edu Exhibit 707 Chrestomathy, Inc. Eden Prairie, MN (952) 974-0339 www.chrestomathyinc.org Exhibit 1211 Clinicare Wauwatosa, WI (414) 545-9490 www.clinicarecorp.com Exhibit 701 – 702 Cochran Recovery Services, Inc. Hastings, MN (651) 437-4209 www.detoxone.org Exhibit 1209
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Bringing Healthcare Home TM
P: 651.792.3860 TF: 877.309.4271 keymedicalsupply.com
Innovative programs. Outstanding customer service.™ ©2016 Key Medical Supply, Inc. Registered trademark of Key Medical Supply, Inc. All rights reserved.
Exhibits Community Compliance Monitoring Service Armstrong, IA (844) 582-4990 www.community-compliance.com Exhibit 509 Community Connections Partnership, Inc. St. Paul, MN (763) 540-6833 www.comconpar.com Exhibit 1308 Community Involvement Programs Minneapolis, MN (612) 248-8635 www.cipmn.org Exhibit 307
Companion Housing Programs Saint Louis Park, MN (952) 285-5950 www.companionhousingprograms.com Exhibit 803 – 804
CornerHouse Minneapolis, MN (612) 813-8325 www.cornerhousemn.org Exhibit 1103
Concordia University, St. Paul St. Paul, MN (888) 859-0641 online.csp.edu Exhibit 1207
Crow River Family Services, LLC Hutchinson, MN 320-587-7342 www.crowriverfamilyservices.com Exhibit 806
Conference Connections Bookstore Lakeland, MN (651) 214-8282 Exhibit 126 – 127
Cummings Mobility Roseville, MN (651) 633-7887 www.cummingsmobility.com Exhibit 301 – 302
Consumer Directions, Inc. Saint Cloud, MN 320-257-6058 www.consumerdirections.info Exhibit 1710
Dependable Home Health Care St. Paul, MN (651) 503-8618 www.dependable-care.com Exhibit 708
Therapeutic Services Agency A private agency offering specialized mental health services for: - Individuals - Children and Teens - Couples and Families Outpatient Mental Health Family Based Services Mental Health Services in Schools Day Treatment Psychological Evaluations Child and Adolescent Treatment Programs Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Shelter and Respite Close to Home NEW Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health Services for children in the Northeast Region of MN
With offices in: - Pine City - Cambridge - Coon Rapids - North Branch - St. Paul More Information? Please feel free to call: 320-629-7600 or 651-224-4114
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Exhibits DHS - Adoptions St. Paul, MN (651) 431-5723 http://mn.gov/dhs Exhibit 133 DHS - Disability Services Division St. Paul, MN 651-431-6355 http://mn.gov/dhs/ Exhibit 204 DHS - Disability Services Division HIV Care Services St. Paul, MN 651-431-2849 http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/ adults/health-care/hiv-aids/ Exhibit 1714
DHS - Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Programs St. Paul, MN (651) 431-2668 www.dhs.state.mn.us/ managedcareombudsman Exhibit 205
Disability Partners St. Paul, MN (651) 633-4882 www.disabilitypartners.net Exhibit 905
DHS - Child Safety and Permanency Division St. Paul, MN (651) 431-4002 Exhibit 1311
Disability Specialists Cook, MN (218) 666-2676 www.disabilityspecialists.net Exhibit 704 – 705
Disability Benefits 101/Housing Benefits 101 (MN DHS) St. Paul, MN 1-866-333-2466 www.db101.org / www.hb101.org Exhibit 206 – 207
Dungarvin Minnesota, LLC Mendota Heights, MN (651) 699-6050 www.dungarvin.com Exhibit 122 – 123 EquipALife Maple Plain, MN (763) 479-8239 www.equipalife.org Exhibit 308
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Exhibits Express Durable Medical Equipment LLC St. Paul, MN 651-252-9909 www.expressdme.org Exhibit 711
HealthPartners Government Programs Minneapolis, MN (952) 967-5184 www.healthpartners.com Exhibit 609
Fraser Minneapolis, MN 612-861-1688 www.fraser.org Exhibit 118 – 119
Heartland Girls Ranch Benson, MN (320) 843-4915 www.heartlandgirlsranch.org Exhibit 109 – 110
Gillette Children’s Speciality Healthcare St. Paul, MN 612-291-2848 www.gillettechildrens.org Exhibit 1210
Hennepin Health Minneapolis, MN 612-543-0055 hennepinhealth.org Exhibit 511
Habilitative Services, Inc. Lakefield, MN 507-233-4410 www.habsvinc.com Exhibit 120 – 121 Hammer Travel Wayzata, MN 952-277-2465 www.hammertravel.org Exhibit 703 Handi Medical Supply St. Paul, MN (651) 644-9770 www.handimedical.com Exhibit 510
Hennepin Technical College/ North Hennepin Community College Customized Training Brooklyn Park, MN 763-488-2732 www.hennepintech.edu/cts Exhibit 104 – 105 Homestyle Direct Twin Falls, Idaho 866-735-0921 x102 www.homestyledirect.com Exhibit 605 – 606 Homeward Bound, Inc. Plymouth, MN (763) 525-3186 www.hbimn.org Exhibit 610
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies Center City, MN (651) 213-4251 www.hazelden.edu Exhibit 1007
HousingLink Minneapolis, MN (612) 522-2500 www.housinglink.org Exhibit 1106
Headway Emotional Health Services Richfield, MN (612) 861-1675 www.headway.org Exhibit 608
Humana MarketPOINT Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 952-253-3501 www.humana.com Exhibit 709
Hunger Solutions Minnesota St. Paul, MN (651) 486-9860 www.hungersolutions.org Exhibit 1712 Integrity Living Options, Inc. Minneapolis, MN (612) 236-1720 www.integrityliving.com Exhibit 710 J and J Holmes Inc. Baxter, MN (218) 839-9136 www.jandjholmes.com Exhibit 124 – 125 Karcher Foster Services, Inc. North Branch, MN (651) 674-2031 www.kfscare.com Exhibit 101 Key Medical Supply, Inc. Shoreview, MN (651) 792-3860 www.keymedicalsupply.com Exhibit 305 – 306 Keystone Treatment Center St. Cloud, MN (320) 248-9710 www.keystonetreatment.com Exhibit 1107 KidsPeace Mesabi Academy Buhl, MN (218) 258-2274 www.mesabiacademy.org Exhibit 1206 Laura Baker Services Association Northfield, MN (507) 645-8866 www.laurabaker.org Exhibit 1108 Leo A. Hoffmann Center, Inc. St. Peter, MN (507) 934-6122 www.hoffmanncenter.org Exhibit 1306
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Exhibits LifeSpan of Minnesota, Inc. Burnsville, MN (952) 562-8500 www.lifespanmn.com Exhibit 1709 Lifeworks Services Eagan, MN (651) 454-2732 www.lifeworks.org Exhibit 1008 Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota St. Paul, MN (651) 642-5990 www.lssmn.org Exhibit 1005 – 1006 Mains’l Services, Inc. Brooklyn Park, MN (763) 494-4553 www.mainsl.com Exhibit 303 – 304 Maple Lake Recovery Center Maple Lake, MN (320)963-6865 www.mlrecovery.org Exhibit 1001 – 1002 Mary T Inc. Coon Rapids, MN 763-754-2505 www.marytinc.com Exhibit 111 – 112 MBW Company New Ulm, MN (507) 233-3030 www.mbwcompany.com Exhibit 102 – 103 McLeod Treatment Programs, Inc. Hutchinson, MN (320) 587-9790 www.mcleodtreatmentprograms.org Exhibit 1707 Medica Minnetonka, MN (952) 992-8392 www.medica.com/youbelong Exhibit 128 – 129
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Mental Health Association of Minnesota St. Paul, MN (651) 493-6634 www.mentalhealthmn.org Exhibit 807 Meridian Behavioral Health New Brighton, MN (612) 326-7600 www.meridianprograms.com Exhibit 1405 – 1406 Meridian Services Golden Valley, MN (763) 450-5007 www.meridiansvs.com Exhibit 502 – 503 Metro Meals on Wheels Minneapolis, MN (612) 623-3363 www.meals-on-wheels.com Exhibit 808 MidWest Center for Personal & Family Development St. Paul, MN (651) 647-1900 www.midwestcenter4u.com Exhibit 809 Millennium Health San Diego, CA (612) 202-7829 www.millenniumhealth.com Exhibit 810 Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN (612) 373-3366 www.mntc.org Exhibit 1601 – 1602 Minnesota Board of Social Work Minneapolis, MN (612) 617-2100 http://mn.gov/health-licensing-boards/ social-work/ Exhibit 1411
Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Roseville, MN (612)597-2953 www.braininjurymn.org Exhibit 811 Minnesota Center for Chemical & Mental Health (MNCAMH) St. Paul, MN (612) 626-9042 mncamh.umn.edu Exhibit 611 Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) St. Paul, MN (651) 917-2370 www.mofas.org Exhibit 1202 Minnesota Prevention Resource Center North Branch, MN (877) 935-4426 www.mnprc.org Exhibit 1705 Minnesota Recovery Connection Minneapolis, MN (612) 584-4158 minnesotarecovery.org Exhibit 313 Minnesota State University Mankato, Department of Social Work Mankato, MN (507) 389-6504 sbs.mnsu.edu/socialwork Exhibit 1506 MinnesotaHelp Network (800) 333-2433 minnesotahelp.info Exhibit 202 – 203 MN Mental Health Clinics (MMHC) Eagan, MN (651) 395-5783 www.mnmentalhealthclinics.com Exhibit 1706
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Exhibits MNET by MTM Mendota Heights, MN (651) 645-9254 www.mtm-inc.net Exhibit 1704
Natural Neuro Balance Moorhead, MN (218) 841-7039 NaturalNeuroBalance.net Exhibit 309
Mom’s Meals NourishCare Ankeny, IA (866) 716-3257 www.momsmeals.com Exhibit 1102
Neuro Strength, LLC Edina, MN (952) 888-0011 www.neurostrength.com Exhibit 310
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Chanhassen, MN (952) 474-5974 www.mtolivetrollingacres.org Exhibit 1504 – 1505
New Beginnings MN Waverly, MN (800) 487-8758 www.nbminnesota.com Exhibit 906
MRCI - Client Directed Services Kasota, MN 507-386-5704 www.mrcicds.org Exhibit 209 – 210
Nexus Plymouth, MN (612) 619-2319 www.nexustreatment.org Exhibit 115 – 117
Minnesota Social Service Association St. Paul, MN (651) 644-0556 www.mnssa.org Exhibit 100
North Homes Children and Family Services Bemidji, MN (218) 751-0282 www.northhomesinc.org Exhibit 211 – 212
Musicmakers Therapy Stillwater, MN 651-439-9120 www.harpkit.com Exhibit 213
Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance Roseville, MN (612) 424-8595 www.northstarproblemgambling.org Exhibit 1304
Mutual of America, Retirement Service Provider Bloomington, MN 952-820-0089 www.mutualofamerica.com Exhibit 1703
Northwest Passage Ltd. Frederic, WI (715) 327-4402 www.nwpltd.org Exhibit 1305
NAMI Minnesota St. Paul, MN 888-NAMI-Helps www.namihelps.org Exhibit 1702
Northwood Children’s Services Duluth, MN (218) 724-8815 www.northwoodchildren.org Exhibit 904
National Association of Social Workers Minnesota Chapter St. Paul, MN (651) 293-1935 www.naswmn.org Exhibit 1109
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. New Brighton, MN (651) 628-9566 www.nystromcounseling.com Exhibit 113 – 114
Office of Justice Programs, MN Department of Public Safety St. Paul, MN (651) 201-7318 https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/ Exhibit 1403 Olu’s Home, Inc. Minneapolis, MN (612) 824-1142 www.olushome.com Exhibit 131 – 132 Opportunity Matters Sartell, MN (320) 240-1900 www.opportunitymatters.org Exhibit 1510 Options-Family and Behavior Services Burnsville, MN (952) 564-3030 www.OptionsFamily.com Exhibit 601 Options-Residential Burnsville, MN (952) 564-3030 www.optionsres.com Exhibit 602 Options-River Ridge Burnsville, MN (952) 894-7722 www.riverridgetreatmentcenter.com Exhibit 603 Orion ISO Golden Valley, MN (763) 450-5000 www.orioniso.com Exhibit 504 – 505 Paradigm Residential Services, Inc. Princeton, MN (763) 856-7700 www.paraserv.org Exhibit 1701 Park Avenue Center Minneapolis, MN 612-871-7443 Ext 106 www.parkavenuecenter.com Exhibit 402
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Exhibits Park Nicollet Melrose Center St. Louis Park, MN (952) 993-6200 www.parknicollet.com/melrose Exhibit 404
PrairieCare Brooklyn Park, MN 763-762-8800 www.prairie-care.com Exhibit 910
PATH Rochester, MN (507) 923-4030 www.pathinc.org Exhibit 401
PRIDE Institute Eden Prairie, MN (952) 934-7554 www.pride-institute.com Exhibit 1010
People Incorporated Mental Health Services St. Paul, MN (651) 774-0011 www.peopleincorporated.org Exhibit 909
Project Turnabout Granite Falls, MN (320) 564-4911 www.projectturnabout.org Exhibit 407 – 408
Phoenix Recovery Programs Maplewood, MN (651) 209-0560 www.phoenixrp.org Exhibit 1503 Pinnacle Services, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 612-977-3100 www.pinnacleservices.org www.summitfiscalagency.org Exhibit 1605 – 1606 Placement Partners MN, Inc. St. Louis Park, MN (612) 414-2073 www.ppmninc.com Exhibit 911 PORT Group Homes Brainerd, MN (218) 829-2123 www.porthomes.org Exhibit 907 Prairie Lakes Youth Programs Willmar, MN (320) 231-1729 www.prairielakes.net Exhibit 1309 – 1310 Prairie St. John’s Fargo, ND 218-280-7785 www.prairie-stjohns.com Exhibit 405 – 406
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Provide Care Inc. North Branch, MN (651) 674-8312 www.providecare.com Exhibit 1603 – 1604 Quality Disability Services Brainerd, MN (218) 724-1146 www.qdservices.net Exhibit 1303 Reach for Resources, INC. Minnetonka, MN 952-200-3030 www.reachforresources.org Exhibit 1301 Red Wing Healthcare Community Red Wing, MN (651) 385-4808 www.welcov.com Exhibit 1608 Reliable Medical Supply Brooklyn Park, MN (763) 255-3800 www.reliamed.com Exhibit 1408 – 1409 REM St. Peter, MN (952) 922-6776 www.remminnesota.com Exhibit 1610
ResCare, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Exhibit 208 Riverplace Counseling Center Anoka, MN (763) 421-5590 www.riverplacecenter.com Exhibit 1609 RSI Laboratories Minneapolis, MN (612) 287-1614 www.rsilabs.org Exhibit 1501 Sengistix, LLC Mendota Heights, MN (612) 558-4338 www.sengistix.com Exhibit 1607 Sequel Youth and Family Services Woodward, IA (641) 431-1355 www.sequelyouthservices.com Exhibit 1611 Sholom St. Louis Park, MN (952) 935-6311 www.sholom.com Exhibit 501 St. Catherine University - University of St. Thomas School of Social Work St. Paul, MN (651) 962-5800 www.stthomas.edu/socialwork Exhibit 1203 St. Cloud State University Social Work Department St. Cloud, MN (320) 308-4880 www.stcloudstate.edu/socialwork Exhibit 1502 St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development Minnetonka, MN (952) 548-8700 www.stdavidscenter.org Exhibit 130
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Exhibits St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference Duluth, MN (218) 726-2140 www.stlouiscountymn.gov/ hhsconference Exhibit 1204 STAR Services St. Paul, MN (651) 644-3140 www.starsvcs.com Exhibit 1507 Stella and Dot Plymouth, MN (651)295-7795 www.stelladot.com/sites/aliciadonahue Exhibit 1508 Supportive Living Solutions St. Paul, MN 651-209-8483 www.supportivelivingsolutions.org Exhibit 1410 The College of St. Scholastica St. Paul, MN (651) 403-8654 www.css.edu Exhibit 1612 – 1613 The Emily Program St. Paul, MN 888-Emily77 www.emilyprogram.com Exhibit 1104 The Retreat Wayzata, MN (952) 476-0566 www.theretreat.org Exhibit 1302 The Salvation Army Roseville, MN (651) 746-3400 www.salvationarmy.org Exhibit 1401 – 1402
Therapeutic Services Agency Pine City, MN (320) 629-7600 www.hoperealized.com Exhibit 1307
ViVi - Formerly Cookie Lee Jewelry Arden Hills, MN 651-765-8432 www.bevivi.com/amywielinski Exhibit 1011
Tranquility Premium Protection Dunbridge, OH 1-800-467-3224 www.tranquilityproducts.com Exhibit 403
Volunteers of America MN & WI- Amicus Services Minneapolis, MN 612-877-4257 www.voamnwi.org/rehabilitative-andveterans-services Exhibit 1009
Tree Trust - JobPrep Programs St. Louis Park, MN (952) 767-3890 www.treetrust.org Exhibit 908 True Friends Annandale, MN (952) 697-2294 www.truefriends.org Exhibit 1205 University of Minnesota Medical Center Minneapolis, MN (612) 736-1678 www.uofmmedicalcenter.org Exhibit 902 – 903 University of Wisconsin, Madison Part-Time MSW Program Eau Claire, WI (715) 836-5404 https://socwork.wisc.edu Exhibit 1711
Volunteers of America/Residential Treatment Services Anoka, MN 763-252-4582 www.voamn.org Exhibit 410 – 411 Wellcome Manor Family Services Garden City, MN (507) 546-3295 www.wellcomemanorfamilyservices.org Exhibit 1201 WINGS Litchfield, MN (320) 593-0440 www.wingsats.com Exhibit 1511 Zumbro House, Inc. Woodbury, MN (651) 264-1000 www.zumbrohouse.com Exhibit 1509
VA Suicide Prevention Program Minneapolis, MN (612) 467-3620 www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_ prevention/index.asp Exhibit 1101 Vinland National Center Loretto, MN (763) 479-4519 www.vinlandcenter.org Exhibit 506 – 507
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