Presented by the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals.
September 6-7, 2013
October 11-12, 2013
November 8-9, 2013
Each three-month course is $255 for MAAP/NAADAC members and $300 for non-members.

The Counseling Process will acquaint the student with the theoretical and practical aspects of the addiction counseling process. Provides 45 contact hours of instruction - 15 hours each weekend.

After completing the four Core Courses, students will have earned 180 contact hours toward the 270 hours required for certification.

September 6,7 and 13,14, 2013
Ann Arbor, Mich.

This workshop covers the nature of trauma, the consequences of traumatic incidents and the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) technique, a one-on-one, highly-structured, yet person-centered approach to resolving the emotional charge contained in traumas and permanently eliminating their negative aftereffects in a brief amount of time. It also contains data on how past traumas may be triggered, and how unwanted feelings, emotions, sensations, attitudes, and pains (themes) arising from past trauma may be traced back to their origins and eliminated. The workshop also teaches Unblocking a technique that is highly useful in preparing a client for TIR and for handling issues that are not directly trauma-related relationships.

Presented by the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals.
September 6-7, 2013
October 11-12, 2013
November 8-9, 2013
Each three-month course is $255 for MAAP/NAADAC members and $300 for non-members.

The Counseling Process will acquaint the student with the theoretical and practical aspects of the addiction counseling process. Provides 45 contact hours of instruction - 15 hours each weekend.

After completing the four Core Courses, students will have earned 180 contact hours toward the 270 hours required for certification.

September 6,7 and 13,14, 2013
Ann Arbor, Mich.

This workshop covers the nature of trauma, the consequences of traumatic incidents and the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) technique, a one-on-one, highly-structured, yet person-centered approach to resolving the emotional charge contained in traumas and permanently eliminating their negative aftereffects in a brief amount of time. It also contains data on how past traumas may be triggered, and how unwanted feelings, emotions, sensations, attitudes, and pains (themes) arising from past trauma may be traced back to their origins and eliminated. The workshop also teaches Unblocking a technique that is highly useful in preparing a client for TIR and for handling issues that are not directly trauma-related relationships.

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

September 6,7 and 13,14, 2013
Ann Arbor, Mich.

This workshop covers the nature of trauma, the consequences of traumatic incidents and the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) technique, a one-on-one, highly-structured, yet person-centered approach to resolving the emotional charge contained in traumas and permanently eliminating their negative aftereffects in a brief amount of time. It also contains data on how past traumas may be triggered, and how unwanted feelings, emotions, sensations, attitudes, and pains (themes) arising from past trauma may be traced back to their origins and eliminated. The workshop also teaches Unblocking a technique that is highly useful in preparing a client for TIR and for handling issues that are not directly trauma-related relationships.

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

September 6,7 and 13,14, 2013
Ann Arbor, Mich.

This workshop covers the nature of trauma, the consequences of traumatic incidents and the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) technique, a one-on-one, highly-structured, yet person-centered approach to resolving the emotional charge contained in traumas and permanently eliminating their negative aftereffects in a brief amount of time. It also contains data on how past traumas may be triggered, and how unwanted feelings, emotions, sensations, attitudes, and pains (themes) arising from past trauma may be traced back to their origins and eliminated. The workshop also teaches Unblocking a technique that is highly useful in preparing a client for TIR and for handling issues that are not directly trauma-related relationships.

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

September 6,7 and 13,14, 2013
Ann Arbor, Mich.

This workshop covers the nature of trauma, the consequences of traumatic incidents and the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) technique, a one-on-one, highly-structured, yet person-centered approach to resolving the emotional charge contained in traumas and permanently eliminating their negative aftereffects in a brief amount of time. It also contains data on how past traumas may be triggered, and how unwanted feelings, emotions, sensations, attitudes, and pains (themes) arising from past trauma may be traced back to their origins and eliminated. The workshop also teaches Unblocking a technique that is highly useful in preparing a client for TIR and for handling issues that are not directly trauma-related relationships.

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

Davenport, IA
September 10, 2013
Best Western Plus
100 W 76th Street
Davenport, IA 52806-1339

As CMS continues to make swift changes for 2013 and the future, it is more important than ever that psychologists, social workers, counselors and therapists have an understanding of proper coding and billing for inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy and mental health services, and the constantly changing requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurers. In addition to significant CPT coding changes for 2013, providers will need to understand how to use the newly released DSM-5 for assigning accurate ICD-9-CM codes to support mental health diagnoses and services provided. Providers will also need to prepare for the 2014 implementation of ICD-10-CM and the crosswalk from ICD-9-CM codes.

This timely one-day workshop will provide behavioral health professionals with guidelines for ensuring accurate use of diagnosis and procedure codes, and the documentation and clinical reasoning necessary to support medical necessity for services provided. You will understand the documentation requirements of Medicare and third-party insurers, why claims are denied, and the proper procedures for appealing denials.

September 10-11, 2013

Syracuse, NY

This training will offer an opportunity for Prevention, Addiction and Mental Health professionals to familiarize themselves with motivational interviewing concepts and techniques. In addition, recent MI-3 updates for this evidenced-based therapeutic method will be highlighted.

September 6,7 and 13,14, 2013
Ann Arbor, Mich.

This workshop covers the nature of trauma, the consequences of traumatic incidents and the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) technique, a one-on-one, highly-structured, yet person-centered approach to resolving the emotional charge contained in traumas and permanently eliminating their negative aftereffects in a brief amount of time. It also contains data on how past traumas may be triggered, and how unwanted feelings, emotions, sensations, attitudes, and pains (themes) arising from past trauma may be traced back to their origins and eliminated. The workshop also teaches Unblocking a technique that is highly useful in preparing a client for TIR and for handling issues that are not directly trauma-related relationships.

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

September 10-11, 2013

Syracuse, NY

This training will offer an opportunity for Prevention, Addiction and Mental Health professionals to familiarize themselves with motivational interviewing concepts and techniques. In addition, recent MI-3 updates for this evidenced-based therapeutic method will be highlighted.

Innovations in Addiction and Mental Health Research

September 11-13, 2013

The Coast Plaza Hotel

Calgary, Alberta

Addiction & Mental Health Research Showcase 2013

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

Innovations in Addiction and Mental Health Research

September 11-13, 2013

The Coast Plaza Hotel

Calgary, Alberta

Addiction & Mental Health Research Showcase 2013

Peoria, IL
September 12, 2013
Wingate by Wyndham
7708 N. Route 91
Peoria, IL 61615

As CMS continues to make swift changes for 2013 and the future, it is more important than ever that psychologists, social workers, counselors and therapists have an understanding of proper coding and billing for inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy and mental health services, and the constantly changing requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurers. In addition to significant CPT coding changes for 2013, providers will need to understand how to use the newly released DSM-5 for assigning accurate ICD-9-CM codes to support mental health diagnoses and services provided. Providers will also need to prepare for the 2014 implementation of ICD-10-CM and the crosswalk from ICD-9-CM codes.

This timely one-day workshop will provide behavioral health professionals with guidelines for ensuring accurate use of diagnosis and procedure codes, and the documentation and clinical reasoning necessary to support medical necessity for services provided. You will understand the documentation requirements of Medicare and third-party insurers, why claims are denied, and the proper procedures for appealing denials.

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

Innovations in Addiction and Mental Health Research

September 11-13, 2013

The Coast Plaza Hotel

Calgary, Alberta

Addiction & Mental Health Research Showcase 2013

September 7 - 13, 2013
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I, Level II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam Period
Testing locations nationwide.

To apply for the NCAC I, NCAC II, MAC or NDS credential, as well as the Adolescent Specialtist endorsement applicants must (among other requirements) successfully complete a NAADAC written examination.

This intensive, four-day workshop covers the nature of trauma, the distressing consequences of traumatic incidents, and the three techniques in the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) model that help to reduce, and in many cases, permanently eliminate these symptoms, whether the client has full-blown PTSD or not. Participants are trained in this client-centered, non-judgmental, non-hypnotic, non-intrusive, one-on-one, directive techniques to provide a safe environment for recovery of previously unavailable pieces of traumatic incidents. Once recovered, these memories are no longer triggering and the person is no longer burdened by them.

Anyone who has a sincere desire to help others, and agrees to abide by the Rules of Facilitation, may take this workshop. There are no prerequisites and no college degree is required. Techniques can be utilized after workshop completion; no other training is required but is available.

This intensive, four-day workshop covers the nature of trauma, the distressing consequences of traumatic incidents, and the three techniques in the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) model that help to reduce, and in many cases, permanently eliminate these symptoms, whether the client has full-blown PTSD or not. Participants are trained in this client-centered, non-judgmental, non-hypnotic, non-intrusive, one-on-one, directive techniques to provide a safe environment for recovery of previously unavailable pieces of traumatic incidents. Once recovered, these memories are no longer triggering and the person is no longer burdened by them.

Anyone who has a sincere desire to help others, and agrees to abide by the Rules of Facilitation, may take this workshop. There are no prerequisites and no college degree is required. Techniques can be utilized after workshop completion; no other training is required but is available.

This intensive, four-day workshop covers the nature of trauma, the distressing consequences of traumatic incidents, and the three techniques in the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) model that help to reduce, and in many cases, permanently eliminate these symptoms, whether the client has full-blown PTSD or not. Participants are trained in this client-centered, non-judgmental, non-hypnotic, non-intrusive, one-on-one, directive techniques to provide a safe environment for recovery of previously unavailable pieces of traumatic incidents. Once recovered, these memories are no longer triggering and the person is no longer burdened by them.

Anyone who has a sincere desire to help others, and agrees to abide by the Rules of Facilitation, may take this workshop. There are no prerequisites and no college degree is required. Techniques can be utilized after workshop completion; no other training is required but is available.

This intensive, four-day workshop covers the nature of trauma, the distressing consequences of traumatic incidents, and the three techniques in the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) model that help to reduce, and in many cases, permanently eliminate these symptoms, whether the client has full-blown PTSD or not. Participants are trained in this client-centered, non-judgmental, non-hypnotic, non-intrusive, one-on-one, directive techniques to provide a safe environment for recovery of previously unavailable pieces of traumatic incidents. Once recovered, these memories are no longer triggering and the person is no longer burdened by them.

Anyone who has a sincere desire to help others, and agrees to abide by the Rules of Facilitation, may take this workshop. There are no prerequisites and no college degree is required. Techniques can be utilized after workshop completion; no other training is required but is available.

Cultural Competency in Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention The Consciousness Raising and Affective Component

September 17 - 19, 2013

West Brentwood, NY

This three (3) day training is a highly experiential training, in which participants will examine their own biases, prejudices, and stereotypes. It is not designed to provide the practice skills needed to work with specific racial, ethnic, or cultural groups, but rather to provide a forum for self-exploration. It will be an intellectually and emotionally challenging experience.

Cultural Competency in Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention The Consciousness Raising and Affective Component

September 17 - 19, 2013

West Brentwood, NY

This three (3) day training is a highly experiential training, in which participants will examine their own biases, prejudices, and stereotypes. It is not designed to provide the practice skills needed to work with specific racial, ethnic, or cultural groups, but rather to provide a forum for self-exploration. It will be an intellectually and emotionally challenging experience.

September 18 - 20, 2013

Highland Conference Center

Mitchell, South Dakota.

Conference Registration Fees: 

$125.00 SDAAPP members for all three days

$175.00 Non-Members for all three days

$25.00 Full-Time Students

Daily Rates:

$75.00  Wednesday

$75.00  Thursday

$50.00  Friday

$25.00 Late Fee for registrations after September 6

Recovery Workforce Outreach and Education.

Exhibit booths and conference sponsorship are available.

Essential Substance Abuse Skills Webinar Series

Hosted by the National American Indian and Alaskan Native ATTC

September 18, 2013

12:00 PM To 1:30 PM

Iowa City, Iowa

Part of the Essential Substance abuse skills webinar series, this training is designed to provide entry-level substance abuse counselors a review in preparation for the substance abuse certification/licensure exam and provide continued education for advance professionals. This session discusses working with diverse populations; confidentiality, documentation, crisis intervention and management, personal attitudes and values and ethical issues.

Cultural Competency in Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention The Consciousness Raising and Affective Component

September 17 - 19, 2013

West Brentwood, NY

This three (3) day training is a highly experiential training, in which participants will examine their own biases, prejudices, and stereotypes. It is not designed to provide the practice skills needed to work with specific racial, ethnic, or cultural groups, but rather to provide a forum for self-exploration. It will be an intellectually and emotionally challenging experience.

September 18 - 20, 2013

Highland Conference Center

Mitchell, South Dakota.

Conference Registration Fees: 

$125.00 SDAAPP members for all three days

$175.00 Non-Members for all three days

$25.00 Full-Time Students

Daily Rates:

$75.00  Wednesday

$75.00  Thursday

$50.00  Friday

$25.00 Late Fee for registrations after September 6

Recovery Workforce Outreach and Education.

Exhibit booths and conference sponsorship are available.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

This course is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques in the fields of Business & Industry, Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

 After learning the CISM techniques it is important to get the experience in using and maintaining the skills necessary to do quality interventions. This course has been designed to provide participants with direct application and practice of skills of crisis intervention techniques. The course emphasizes a broadening of the knowledge base concerning critical incident stress management interventions as well as the practice of each application. Participants will learn some training techniques and activities that they might use to assist their teams in additional skill building.

This course has been developed for Employee Assistance Programs, human resources staff, public safety personnel, mental health professionals, chaplains, paramedics, firefighters, physicians, police officers, nurses, dispatchers, airline personnel and disaster workers to increase mastery and confidence in the skills learned during the CISM core courses.

Completion of “Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams” and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (13 Contact Hours) qualifies as a course in ICISF’s Certificate of Specialized Training Program.

Two-Day course: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 13 Contact Hours; 13 CE Credits for Psychologists; 13 PDHs for EAPs; 13 CE Hours for Calif. MFTs & LCSWs; 13 Contact Hours for National Certified Addiction Counselors; OR 1.3 General CEUs from UMBC

Continuing education information listed is only applicable when attending an ICISF Regional Conference.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

 Healthcare has become a high stress environment and the effects of acute, chronic, and cumulative stress on healthcare professionals has become increasingly obvious. This program is designed to explore the types of stressors in the healthcare environment; appropriate stress management and critical incident interventions in the healthcare setting; important modifications of interventions and services; mechanisms to provide staff support; team development considerations; implementation of a crisis support, CISM, or peer support program; and personal coping techniques.

This program is an important building block for any healthcare professional who wishes to explore the implementation of a crisis support, critical incident stress, or peer support program in their organization or a in a multi-hospital setting. This program supplements the Individuals Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and the Group Crisis Intervention courses.

Program Highlights

Critical incidents in the healthcare setting Challenges in providing CISM services CISM team interventions that are most effective CISM intervention and process issues Designing a CISM team for a healthcare organization 3 types of stressors in the healthcare setting The nature of givers and the implications for crisis support Adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies Potential administrative and legal issues Considerations in CISM team development

Completion of “Staff Support in the Healthcare Setting” and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (13 Contact Hours) qualifies as a class in ICISF’s Certificate of Specialized Training Program.

Two- Day Course: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 13 Contact Hours; 13 CE Credits for Psychologists; 13 PDHs for EAPs; 13 CE Hours for Calif. MFTs & LCSWs; 13 Contact Hours for National Certified Addiction Counselors; OR 1.3 General CEUs from UMBC

Continuing education information listed is only applicable when attending an ICISF Regional Conference.

September 18 - 20, 2013

Highland Conference Center

Mitchell, South Dakota.

Conference Registration Fees: 

$125.00 SDAAPP members for all three days

$175.00 Non-Members for all three days

$25.00 Full-Time Students

Daily Rates:

$75.00  Wednesday

$75.00  Thursday

$50.00  Friday

$25.00 Late Fee for registrations after September 6

Recovery Workforce Outreach and Education.

Exhibit booths and conference sponsorship are available.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

 Healthcare has become a high stress environment and the effects of acute, chronic, and cumulative stress on healthcare professionals has become increasingly obvious. This program is designed to explore the types of stressors in the healthcare environment; appropriate stress management and critical incident interventions in the healthcare setting; important modifications of interventions and services; mechanisms to provide staff support; team development considerations; implementation of a crisis support, CISM, or peer support program; and personal coping techniques.

This program is an important building block for any healthcare professional who wishes to explore the implementation of a crisis support, critical incident stress, or peer support program in their organization or a in a multi-hospital setting. This program supplements the Individuals Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and the Group Crisis Intervention courses.

Program Highlights

Critical incidents in the healthcare setting Challenges in providing CISM services CISM team interventions that are most effective CISM intervention and process issues Designing a CISM team for a healthcare organization 3 types of stressors in the healthcare setting The nature of givers and the implications for crisis support Adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies Potential administrative and legal issues Considerations in CISM team development

Completion of “Staff Support in the Healthcare Setting” and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (13 Contact Hours) qualifies as a class in ICISF’s Certificate of Specialized Training Program.

Two- Day Course: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 13 Contact Hours; 13 CE Credits for Psychologists; 13 PDHs for EAPs; 13 CE Hours for Calif. MFTs & LCSWs; 13 Contact Hours for National Certified Addiction Counselors; OR 1.3 General CEUs from UMBC

Continuing education information listed is only applicable when attending an ICISF Regional Conference.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

 After learning the CISM techniques it is important to get the experience in using and maintaining the skills necessary to do quality interventions. This course has been designed to provide participants with direct application and practice of skills of crisis intervention techniques. The course emphasizes a broadening of the knowledge base concerning critical incident stress management interventions as well as the practice of each application. Participants will learn some training techniques and activities that they might use to assist their teams in additional skill building.

This course has been developed for Employee Assistance Programs, human resources staff, public safety personnel, mental health professionals, chaplains, paramedics, firefighters, physicians, police officers, nurses, dispatchers, airline personnel and disaster workers to increase mastery and confidence in the skills learned during the CISM core courses.

Completion of “Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams” and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (13 Contact Hours) qualifies as a course in ICISF’s Certificate of Specialized Training Program.

Two-Day course: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 13 Contact Hours; 13 CE Credits for Psychologists; 13 PDHs for EAPs; 13 CE Hours for Calif. MFTs & LCSWs; 13 Contact Hours for National Certified Addiction Counselors; OR 1.3 General CEUs from UMBC

Continuing education information listed is only applicable when attending an ICISF Regional Conference.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

This course is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques in the fields of Business & Industry, Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

 In the course of one’s career, it is inevitable that professionals will encounter traumatic death and loss issues both personally and professionally. Professionals often feel ill prepared to provide effective care throughout the grief process. This course will cover key grief and loss concepts relating to trauma and traumatic death. Participants will increase their knowledge of how trauma impacts the grief process and will gain skills for evaluating and supporting persons who have experienced traumatic death and loss.

This course is designed for anyone who works with people who experience grief and loss following a traumatic event.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.

This course is designed for anyone in the fields of Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

Why do people kill themselves? How do I ask someone if they are feeling suicidal? What do I do if they say they ARE suicidal? How do I deal with the strong emotions suicide generates? This course will provide answers for these and other questions many of crisis interventionists have about suicide. It will provide participants with basic information about suicide as well as help participants develop practical skills for prevention, intervention and postvention. Small group role plays will allow participants to apply the suggested techniques as they are learned.

This course is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about intervening across the suicide spectrum. Professionals from the fields of Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress may all benefit.

September 21, 2013

Providence, Rhode Island

Governor Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island will be one of the many elected officials standing up for recovery at the 2013 National Hub event in Providence, Rhode Island on September 21, 2013. Patrick Kennedy will be serving as the Grand Marshal, linking events around the nation and the world. Faces & Voices is partnering with the Rhode Island Rally4Recovery planning committee.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

 In the course of one’s career, it is inevitable that professionals will encounter traumatic death and loss issues both personally and professionally. Professionals often feel ill prepared to provide effective care throughout the grief process. This course will cover key grief and loss concepts relating to trauma and traumatic death. Participants will increase their knowledge of how trauma impacts the grief process and will gain skills for evaluating and supporting persons who have experienced traumatic death and loss.

This course is designed for anyone who works with people who experience grief and loss following a traumatic event.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.

This course is designed for anyone in the fields of Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Seattle, WA

September 19-22, 2013

Why do people kill themselves? How do I ask someone if they are feeling suicidal? What do I do if they say they ARE suicidal? How do I deal with the strong emotions suicide generates? This course will provide answers for these and other questions many of crisis interventionists have about suicide. It will provide participants with basic information about suicide as well as help participants develop practical skills for prevention, intervention and postvention. Small group role plays will allow participants to apply the suggested techniques as they are learned.

This course is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about intervening across the suicide spectrum. Professionals from the fields of Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress may all benefit.

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD

September 23-25, 2013

Shaw Conference Centre

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This international conference will address primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of FASD. In addition to plenary sessions focusing on promising and innovative FASD prevention efforts, sessions will focus on identifying barriers and possible solutions for overcoming obstacles to FASD prevention.    

September 23-26, 2013
Palm Beach, Fla.

Back by popular demand, this event will present some of the most relevant topics Foundations has offered across the spectrum that is integrated treatment. The fall conference will provide a fresh face to the annual The Moment of Change conference as we bring you the most pertinent topics presented by industry experts. Given the exceptional venue at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL, and the premium experience, including top entertainment and sober fun, you can expect this year’s conference to be better than ever!

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD

September 23-25, 2013

Shaw Conference Centre

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This international conference will address primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of FASD. In addition to plenary sessions focusing on promising and innovative FASD prevention efforts, sessions will focus on identifying barriers and possible solutions for overcoming obstacles to FASD prevention.    

September 23-26, 2013
Palm Beach, Fla.

Back by popular demand, this event will present some of the most relevant topics Foundations has offered across the spectrum that is integrated treatment. The fall conference will provide a fresh face to the annual The Moment of Change conference as we bring you the most pertinent topics presented by industry experts. Given the exceptional venue at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL, and the premium experience, including top entertainment and sober fun, you can expect this year’s conference to be better than ever!

Lansing, MI
September 24, 2013
Lansing Center
333 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-7400

As CMS continues to make swift changes for 2013 and the future, it is more important than ever that psychologists, social workers, counselors and therapists have an understanding of proper coding and billing for inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy and mental health services, and the constantly changing requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurers. In addition to significant CPT coding changes for 2013, providers will need to understand how to use the newly released DSM-5 for assigning accurate ICD-9-CM codes to support mental health diagnoses and services provided. Providers will also need to prepare for the 2014 implementation of ICD-10-CM and the crosswalk from ICD-9-CM codes.

This timely one-day workshop will provide behavioral health professionals with guidelines for ensuring accurate use of diagnosis and procedure codes, and the documentation and clinical reasoning necessary to support medical necessity for services provided. You will understand the documentation requirements of Medicare and third-party insurers, why claims are denied, and the proper procedures for appealing denials.

September 23-26, 2013
Palm Beach, Fla.

Back by popular demand, this event will present some of the most relevant topics Foundations has offered across the spectrum that is integrated treatment. The fall conference will provide a fresh face to the annual The Moment of Change conference as we bring you the most pertinent topics presented by industry experts. Given the exceptional venue at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL, and the premium experience, including top entertainment and sober fun, you can expect this year’s conference to be better than ever!

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD

September 23-25, 2013

Shaw Conference Centre

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This international conference will address primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of FASD. In addition to plenary sessions focusing on promising and innovative FASD prevention efforts, sessions will focus on identifying barriers and possible solutions for overcoming obstacles to FASD prevention.    

Teaneck, NJ
September 25, 2013
Doubletree Fort Lee
2117 Route 4 Eastbound
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 461-9000

Client expectations are changing. Clients are seeking mental health services that are not only available face-to-face, but also available via technology, using email, chat, VOIP, videoconferencing and even gaming platforms.  Clinicians should understand how mental health services are delivered within the culture of cyberspace so that clients benefit from technology-assisted counseling and client confidentiality is maintained.

This course will provide an overview of the core components to delivering services online that follow the best standard of care. A review of best practices will be offered that include such issues as proper informed consent, delivering services that are confidential and HIPAA compliant. Proper client screening will be reviewed within the context of cyberculture. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed including scope of practice, licensure, crossing state lines and maintaining a professional online presence. A review of appropriate website content and proper use of social media will be offered.

September 25-26, 2013

Saranac Lake, NY 

This training will offer an opportunity for Prevention, Addiction and Mental Health professionals to familiarize themselves with motivational interviewing concepts and techniques. In addition, recent MI-3 updates for this evidenced-based therapeutic method will be highlighted.

September 23-26, 2013
Palm Beach, Fla.

Back by popular demand, this event will present some of the most relevant topics Foundations has offered across the spectrum that is integrated treatment. The fall conference will provide a fresh face to the annual The Moment of Change conference as we bring you the most pertinent topics presented by industry experts. Given the exceptional venue at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL, and the premium experience, including top entertainment and sober fun, you can expect this year’s conference to be better than ever!

September 25-26, 2013

Saranac Lake, NY 

This training will offer an opportunity for Prevention, Addiction and Mental Health professionals to familiarize themselves with motivational interviewing concepts and techniques. In addition, recent MI-3 updates for this evidenced-based therapeutic method will be highlighted.

Parsippany, NJ
September 26, 2013
Holiday Inn Parsippany
707 US Hwy 46 East
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-2000

Client expectations are changing. Clients are seeking mental health services that are not only available face-to-face, but also available via technology, using email, chat, VOIP, videoconferencing and even gaming platforms.  Clinicians should understand how mental health services are delivered within the culture of cyberspace so that clients benefit from technology-assisted counseling and client confidentiality is maintained.

This course will provide an overview of the core components to delivering services online that follow the best standard of care. A review of best practices will be offered that include such issues as proper informed consent, delivering services that are confidential and HIPAA compliant. Proper client screening will be reviewed within the context of cyberculture. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed including scope of practice, licensure, crossing state lines and maintaining a professional online presence. A review of appropriate website content and proper use of social media will be offered.

Fort Wayne, IN
September 26, 2013
Hotel Fort Wayne
305 E Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 484-0411

As CMS continues to make swift changes for 2013 and the future, it is more important than ever that psychologists, social workers, counselors and therapists have an understanding of proper coding and billing for inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy and mental health services, and the constantly changing requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurers. In addition to significant CPT coding changes for 2013, providers will need to understand how to use the newly released DSM-5 for assigning accurate ICD-9-CM codes to support mental health diagnoses and services provided. Providers will also need to prepare for the 2014 implementation of ICD-10-CM and the crosswalk from ICD-9-CM codes.

This timely one-day workshop will provide behavioral health professionals with guidelines for ensuring accurate use of diagnosis and procedure codes, and the documentation and clinical reasoning necessary to support medical necessity for services provided. You will understand the documentation requirements of Medicare and third-party insurers, why claims are denied, and the proper procedures for appealing denials.

An event with a rich, successful history preceded once again by a pre-conference Ethics Workshop conducted by Pamela Harmell, PhD. Chaired by Cardwell Nuckels, PhD the Counseling Skills conference is the nation’s premier conference for those working in mental health, family therapy, addiction disorders and related fields. You will experience:

An event with a rich, successful history preceded once again by a pre-conference Ethics Workshop conducted by Pamela Harmell, PhD. Chaired by Cardwell Nuckels, PhD the Counseling Skills conference is the nation’s premier conference for those working in mental health, family therapy, addiction disorders and related fields. You will experience:

New Brunswick, NJ
September 27, 2013
La Quinta Inn & Suites
60 Cotton Tail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 560-9880

Client expectations are changing. Clients are seeking mental health services that are not only available face-to-face, but also available via technology, using email, chat, VOIP, videoconferencing and even gaming platforms.  Clinicians should understand how mental health services are delivered within the culture of cyberspace so that clients benefit from technology-assisted counseling and client confidentiality is maintained.

This course will provide an overview of the core components to delivering services online that follow the best standard of care. A review of best practices will be offered that include such issues as proper informed consent, delivering services that are confidential and HIPAA compliant. Proper client screening will be reviewed within the context of cyberculture. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed including scope of practice, licensure, crossing state lines and maintaining a professional online presence. A review of appropriate website content and proper use of social media will be offered.

An event with a rich, successful history preceded once again by a pre-conference Ethics Workshop conducted by Pamela Harmell, PhD. Chaired by Cardwell Nuckels, PhD the Counseling Skills conference is the nation’s premier conference for those working in mental health, family therapy, addiction disorders and related fields. You will experience:

Long Branch, NJ
September 28, 2013
Sheraton Eatontown
6 Industrial Way East
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-6500

Client expectations are changing. Clients are seeking mental health services that are not only available face-to-face, but also available via technology, using email, chat, VOIP, videoconferencing and even gaming platforms.  Clinicians should understand how mental health services are delivered within the culture of cyberspace so that clients benefit from technology-assisted counseling and client confidentiality is maintained.

This course will provide an overview of the core components to delivering services online that follow the best standard of care. A review of best practices will be offered that include such issues as proper informed consent, delivering services that are confidential and HIPAA compliant. Proper client screening will be reviewed within the context of cyberculture. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed including scope of practice, licensure, crossing state lines and maintaining a professional online presence. A review of appropriate website content and proper use of social media will be offered.