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W01
W01 - 2:00pm-3:30pm
W01 Karen Moran, LADAC II, NCAC II, QCS 
“Vagal Toning 101 (Otherwise Known as an Opportunity to Practice What We Preach)” Participants will engage in experiential exercises referenced in the plenary in order to assist in personal self regulation. This will enhance the clinical experience for counselor and client when the clinician is able to rebound from an activated body state to a state of calm in order to assist activated clients in co-regulation. Participants will be strongly encouraged to identify, examine, and create a plan for areas of clinical performance that have been affected by dysregulation and counter transference.
*** Vagal Toning 101 ***
*** What Happens In Vagus ***

W02
W02 - 2:00pm-3:30pm
W02 Charlz Harper, LADAC II
“Difficulties of Change” Have you ever asked yourself “Why don’t clients get it?” This presentation will explore some of the reasons why clients just don’t understand and ways to help reach them through MET - Motivational Enhancement Therapy - with techniques to help you understand where they are and why their emotional maturity level is not where it needs to be for sustainable recovery. We will explore how society and social engineering create more problems than solutions for everyone.
*** Not Provided yet ***

W03
W03 - 2:00pm-3:30pm
W03 Cinde Stewart Freeman, RN, MA, MAC, LADAC II, QCS
“The Bridge to Action: Integrating Steps 2 and 3 into Clinical Practice” This workshop examines the development and practicality of the 12-Step Program's Step 2 and 3, looking at how issues of complex grief, trauma and common co-occurring disorders may pose barriers to be navigated. Participation in selected Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy tools will spark ideas of how these tools and the larger theory/skills of these counseling approaches can be used to assist the client's progress.
*** See M08 for Handouts ***

W04
W04 - 2:00pm-3:30pm
W04 Jerry Jenkins, M.Ed., LADAC, MAC  
“Handling Country Counseling Conundrums” Some say that Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling is the same regardless of setting or location. This may not be accurate for a counselor or peer support specialist working in a rural setting. Rural settings can and do bring clinical, logistical as well as ethical challenges. This workshop will use scenarios to highlight some of the possible ethical issues working in rural settings can bring.
*** See M03 for Handouts ***

W05
W05- 2:00-3:30pm
W05 Thad Oliver, PhD, LADAC II
“Neuroscience, art, or faith? Yes please! Integrating brain science, imagination, and devotion in long-term recovery” Recovery is often framed through competing lenses: neuroscience explains behavior mechanically, art transforms suffering into expression, and faith grounds change in meaning. This session integrates these through the shared human process of differentiation. Participants will explore how people move from chaos to articulated meaning and will learn an integrated model supporting sustainable recovery from addiction, trauma, and despair.
*** Not Provided yet ***

W06
W06 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
W06  Karen Moran, LADAC II, NCAC II, QCS  
“A Closer Look at the Trauma Egg: A Tool for Shame Reduction and Self-Compassion” Participants will gain a deeper understanding and enhance competency around utilizing the Trauma Egg as a tool that effectively enhances client insight and self-compassion, while reducing shame. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in a hands-on experience with this tool and the therapeutic possibilities it offers. 

W07
W07 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
W07 Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM
“Understanding employee burnout and the Ethics of self-care” This session addresses preventing and recovering from burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma for healthcare professionals. Participants in this training will learn to assess burnout and vicarious trauma using evidence-based tools, while setting professional development goals across eight self-care domains. Interactive exercises will result in an updated self-care maintenance plan, tailored for the behavioral healthcare professional.
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*** RESOURCE-2_Addressing-Burnout_Behavioral-Health_SAMHSA ***
*** RESOURCE-CODs-Understanding-the-Connection-FLYER ***
*** SLIDES-Self-Care_Teklemariam-2026***

W08
W08 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
W08 Jodi Oliver, PhD, LPC-mhsp, NCC TH1
“Relational Harm and Recidivism: Preventing Relationally-Driven Relapse” Addiction relapse is often relationally driven. This workshop explores how coercive control and harmful attachment dynamics dysregulate the nervous system and increase recidivism risk. Participants will learn to identify relational harm patterns, integrate somatic warning signals into relapse prevention, and apply radical acceptance and attuned presence as protective clinical strategies in long-term recovery work.
*** Not Provided yet ***

W09
W09 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
W09 Jon Buffington, LCSW, LADAC II
“Addressing Communication/Conflict Management Needs in SUD counseling from an individual, family and group counseling perspective” This topic will address the differences between effective and ineffective communication as well as conflict management and how to approach this topic effectively whether in a group, family or private setting. Components of this presentation will include a conflict resolution frame work that will be incorporated in experiential ways that will use willing audience participants.

W10
W10 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
W10 Curtis Long, LADAC I
“Examining 12-Step Recovery and Language Through a Trauma-Informed Lens” This presentation examines 12-Step recovery and its language through a trauma-informed lens. Using clinical experience, trauma-informed principles, and lived recovery, the presenter will explore how traditional recovery language and practices may unintentionally impact trauma survivors. Participants will be invited to reflect on recovery concepts such as powerlessness, accountability, and sponsorship, and consider trauma-informed alternatives that support safety, empowerment, and choice within recovery spaces.
*** Trauma-Informed12-stepRecovery ***

W11
W11 Ross Lester,
Founder of Everybody Drum Some “Drumming for Life ”
Ross and Everybody Drum Some will conduct a low-stress, enjoyable drum circle for all interested conference attendees. Participants will experience collaborative music making in a relaxed environment and will leave feeling refreshed, energized, and encouraged.
No experience or skills required.
*** No Handouts Needed ***

W12
W12 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
W12 Orisha Bowers, MEd, PhD
“Restorative Healing Pathways: Integrating Mindfulness, Sound, and Wellness Practices in Addiction Care ” This experiential session introduces participants to restorative practices, mindfulness based strategies, and sound healing techniques that support individuals and families impacted by addiction. Participants will explore how these modalities can reduce stress, regulate the nervous system, deepen connection, and strengthen recovery oriented relationships. The workshop blends theory, demonstration, and guided practice, offering clinicians and service providers tools they can immediately integrate into treatment, prevention, and relapse prevention work.
Restorative Healing Pathways_ Integrating Mindfulness, Sound, and Wellness Practices in Addiction Care

W13
W13 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
W13 James Nihan, LADAC
“Totems and Metaphors: A Medicine Wheel Experience” Many of our clients have an aversion to the religious beliefs they were taught, and are  rigidly opposed to the idea of surrender or of asking for help. The use of metaphor can open a door to introspection, and that can lead to improved trust and connection. The  medicine wheel and its totems provide an opportunity for us to awaken and increase our awareness, using the symbolic traits of our animal friends, as well as the four directions that represent the cycle of life. The group will include educational information, music and meditation. Participants may process personal insights and engage in Q&A. Handouts will be provided. Chairs will be available, as well as a dozen pillows. Bring a personal blanket or pillow, if desired, to ensure comfort.
*** Not Provided yet ***

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