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Skip to content 2017 APNC Spring Conference Spring Conference 2017: Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) APNC Home 2017 APNC Spring Conference Lodging 0 No products in the cart. Subtotal: £ 0.00 View Cart Checkout APNC Home 2017 APNC Spring Conference Lodging 2017 APNC SPRING CONFERENCE April 19-21 st , 2017 Crowne Plaza Golf & Tennis Resort in Asheville, NC WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Addiction Professionals of North Carolina is a statewide organization dedicated to helping the individual, family and community understand, prevent, and treat the disease of addiction. Our educational conferences, held each year in the fall and spring, are designed for Psychologists, Counselors, Prevention Specialists, DWI Assessors, Therapists, EAP consultants, Social Workers, Educators, Students, and others interested in the field. Conference Highlights: 20+ Insightful Experts & Keynote Speakers 18 NCSAPPB Credit Hours Up to 15 Hours of CE Credits Available* Nationally Recognized Speakers Networking Opportunities Nationally Recognized Speakers Learn about the latest trends and data from nationally renowned speakers. Diverse Topics Choose from several diversified Substance Abuse (SA) focused sessions. Coffee Breaks Included Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages during our various breaks during the 3-day conference. Networking Opportunities Meet experts and leaders in the field. Grow your connections! CEUs/CE Credits NCSAPPB Credits, PLUS optional CE Credits available. Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) 2017 Spring Conference ONLINE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE DAY 1: Wednesday, April 19 8:00 am - 8:45 am | Registration & Networking Welcome and Plenary Session Topic: Overview of the Opioid Abuse Epidemic, History, & Situations Speaker: Dr. Collins, M.D., B.A. Sponsored By: FirstHealth Behavioral Services 8:45 am – 10:15 am Morning Plenary Session (Part II) Topic: 20 Strategies for Reducing Recidivism and Increasing Recovery Rates with Chemically Dependent Clients Speaker: Mark Sanders 10:30 am – 12:00 Noon Lunch Session Topic: APNC Organization Updates Speaker: Tony Beatty 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Break Sponsored By: TBD Concurrent Sessions I 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm ( Afternoon Break: 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm ) Session A: Effectiveness of Community Involvement Melissa R. Enoch-DeBerry Session B: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices for Sustainable Recovery Eddie LeShure Session C: Technology-Based Supervision: Extending the Reach of Clinical Supervision Theresa Palmer, LCSW, LMFT, AAMFT Session D: Preventing the Revolving Door Syndrome: Recovery Management with Clients in the Criminal Justice System Mark Sanders Session E: African American Men & Depression (Suicide): The Invisible Mental Health Epidemic Johnathan Brunson 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Networking Event for Students, Providers, & Peer Support Open 12-Step Meeting Speaker: TBD 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm DAY 2: Thursday, April 20 Concurrent Sessions II 8:30 am – 11:45 am (Morning Break: 10:00 am – 10:15 am ) Session A: New Ethical Dilemmas in the Digital Age Ed Johnson, M.Ed., MAC, LPC Session B: Cultural Humility Kathy FitzJefferies, LCSW LCAS CSI Session C: Clinical Supervision Part 1 Darlene Hopkins Session D: Opioid Prevention Sarah Potter, Melinda P., & Alan Asbun Session E: Provider Track Panel Lunch Session & Awards NAADAC and DHHS Remarks, and APNC Awards Presentation 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Break Sponsored By: TBD Concurrent Sessions III 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm ( Afternoon Break: 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm ) Session A: Humor and the Recovery Process Lorrainne Bilodeau, CCS, LCAS Session B: HIV: The Evolving Virus: Exploring the Ever-changing Nature of HIV and Addiction Eli Branscom, LCAS, LPCS, CSI Session C: Clinical Supervision Part 2 Darlene Hopkins Session D: Changing Course: Modifying Treatment Interventions for Individuals with an FASD Ruth Richardson Session E: Provider Track Panel 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Networking Event for Students, Providers, & Peer Support DAY 3: Friday, April 21 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Registration & Announcements Concurrent Sessions IV 8:30 am – 10:00 am (Afternoon Break 3:15-3:30) Session A: Creative & Expressive Arts Theory William Faulkner & Will Carter Session B: Positive Responses to Aggressive Episodes Lorrainne Bilodeau, CCS, LCAS Session C: Sex and/or Internet Pornography Addiction: What Every Addiction Professional Needs to Know Eric Belsterling, LPC, LCAS, CSAT 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break Sponsored By: TBD Closing Plenary Session Topic: Demystifying Behaviors Speaker: John Donovan Sponsored By: Choices for Recovery 10:15 am – 11:45 am Closing Announcements & Door Prizes 11:45 am – 12:00 pm SPEAKERS Dr. Collins, B.A., M.D. Dr. Collins earned B.A. & M.D. degrees from Ohio State University (OSU). He completed psychiatric residency training at OSU. He also served as a U.S. Navy psychiatrist at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Dr. Collins also founded and ran the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center at Cleveland Clinic for 35 years. Currently, he is Medical Director for Behavioral Health at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Opioid Abuse Epidemic, History, and Situations This presentation will be an overview of the opioid abuse epidemic, history and situations. It will include demographic trends, mortality data and the case for novel approaches in treatment. Lorrainne Bilodeau, CCS, LCAS Lorrainne Bilodeau has worked in the field of SUDs for more than thirty-five years. Since receiving her MS from Virginia Commonwealth University, she has authored two books, been interviewed on radio talk shows, including NPR, and (always with the help of a humorous style) has presented different topics in various venues. Humor and the Recovery Process Humor is important as a means to and as a result of recovery. Therefore, this session will identify the types and functions of humor, how they occur in the stages of recovery, and how these functions can be used to further the recovery process. Techniques to help clients tap into healthy humor will be explored, as well as considerations necessary to determine when to use humor in the therapeutic process. Eli Branscom, LCAS, LPCS, CSI Eli Branscom has worked in many settings with clients pursuing sobriety: psychiatric unit, community health clinic, inpatient addiction treatment, and private practice. He embraces a person-centered and strengths-based approach. HIV: The Evolving Virus In this session, counselors will acquire techniques and knowledge to facilitate the incorporation of HIV topics into treatment. Obtain current data on medical treatment/prognosis with information about 43+ medications for HIV management. Key points: significance/relevance of HIV for counselors working in addiction, lethal interactions of some HIV medications, and addictive substances accelerate HIV. Johnathan Brunson, MSW, LCAS-A Johnathan Brunson holds a Masters in Social Work from East Carolina University. His research interests involve African American men and depression, African American adolescent youth gang members and PTSD, and the retention of minority male students within college. He is an author, public speaker, and social worker passionate about inner-city youth. He is a native of Wilson, NC. African American Men and Depression/Suicide This workshop will provide journalistic evidence concerning Black men and depression/ suicide. It will involve group participation and anecdotes regarding the facilitator’s personal bout with depression. This is done in order to educate professionals about the barriers which prevent African-American men from attending therapy and their reluctance to be involved in counseling. This session will also provide insight concerning what we can do as professionals to better assist this population. Kathy FitzJefferies, LCSW, LCAS, CSI Kathy FitzJefferies has over thirty-five years as a Clinical Addictions Social Worker and Educator. Currently, she is a Social Worker with Winsto...