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Annual

Professional Training Series

1992 to 2018

Over 29,000 participants since 1992.

26 th

Anniversary

1 26th Annual Professional Training Series

McLeod Addictive Disease Center’s 2018 Professional Training Series

Treatment Programs

Residential Services

Non-Hospital Medical Detox

Adult Residential

Adolescent Residential

Outpatient Services

Adult Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (SAIOP)

Adolescent Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (SAIOP)

DWI Services

DWI Assessment

Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School (ADETS)

20/40/90 Hour Treatment

Residential DWI

Criminal Justice

Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC)

Drug Screening Services/Lab

Drug Education School (DES)

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI)

Deferred Prosecution

Opioid Treatment Programs

Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Marion,

Monroe, Statesville, Hickory, Boone, Lenoir

26th Annual Professional Training Series 2

January 19th Handling Tricky Situations in Therapy Barbara Melton, M.Ed., LPC, NCC/MAC, CACII February 16th Understanding Substance Use, Opioid Use Disorder, Addictions & Treatment Kenny House, LCAS, CCS

March 16th Experiential Group Therapy Mark Pimsler, LAPC, NCC, MAC, CCS

April 20th How to Deal Effectively with the Patient Suffering from a Substance

Use Disorder Connie Mele, Advanced Practice Certified Addiction Nurse

May 18th Strengthening Attachment in the Family System during Residential Treatment Lynn Wadsworth, PCAS, CSI, LPC & Corrine Brown, CMHC, NCC

June 15th Marijuana: “Weeding” Through the Facts—History & Evidence-based

Scientific Overview

Lisa Marzilli, PharmD

July 20th HIV/Ethics David Zealy, LPC, LCAS, CSI & Andrea Skidmore, CCS, LCAS

August 17th Beyond Opioids: Epidemic, Treatment, Evolving Science of Co-Morbid

Pain & Addiction Dr. Darryl Inaba, Pharm D

September 21st Working with Persons in the Criminal Justice System Dale Willets, CCJP

October 19th Group Counseling Geri Miller, Ph.D LCAS CCS LPC

November 16th The Challenging Client—Using MI Tools to Engage and Treat Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS

December 14th Understanding the Language of Addiction & Lessons Learned from

Community Stakeholder Groups Angela Colistra, Ph.D, LPC, CAADC, CCS




HANDLING TRICKY SITUATIONS IN THERAPY

Barbara Melton, M.Ed., LPC, NCC/MAC, CACII

Charleston, SC

Clinical Counseling is not cut and dried or simple. Tricky situations happen all the time, and as cli-

nicians, we want to prepare ourselves as much as possible for this eventuality. We will look at video

vignettes and discuss case histories and entertain nightmare scenarios throughout the day towards

this end. Situations we will discuss will include boundary transgressions, dual relationship dilem-

mas, angry clients, sexual attraction issues, legal and/or ethical dilemmas, transference and counter-

transference, dangerous situations, and more!

Barbara Melton, M.Ed., LPC, NCC/MAC, CACII, has been in private practice in downtown Charleston since 1991. She

is a clinical supervisor under contract by Dorchester Alcohol & Drug Commission, as well as an LPC supervisor. She has

been in private practice in Charleston since 1991 and also periodically teaches at Webster University.

Understanding Substance Use,

Opioid Use Disorders, Addiction & Treatment

Kenny House, LCAS, CCS

Coastal Horizons Participants will understand addiction as a chronic, relapsing, but treatable brain disease Participants will better understand the opioid epidemic as it is being experienced both nationally and statewide. Participants will increase understanding of substance use disorders in general and of opioid use disorders specifically Participants will better understand treatment strategies for opioid dependent individuals.

Kenny is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Supervisor with over 35 years of experience in

the Substance Use and Mental Health field. He has been involved in program development that has covered a wide

range of services - from Prevention to Outpatient Treatment for both adult and adolescent populations, and more

recently, to integrating primary care with behavioral health. Kenny is the Vice-President of Clinical Services for

Coastal Horizons and currently the Chairperson of the NC Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, a

Board member for Cape Fear HealthNet and for the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence.

February 16, 2018

January 19, 2018



Experiential Group Therapy

Mark Pimsler, LAPC, NCC, MAC, CCS

Come and play!!! If you are bored with your groups guess who else is bored with them, —-YOUR

CLIENTS!!!! Join us in this session as we learn the powerful art of therapeutic play. Experiential

group therapy is a powerful way of introducing skills, rehearsing skills, and uncovering powerful in-

sights that are otherwise unexplored. So much comes up when utilize this powerful technique proper-

ly. In this session participants will practice with the actual skills as well as learn the art of debriefing.

You will walk away with several new group ideas that will change the way you and your clients ap-

proach group counseling.

Since 2004 Marc Pimsler has worked in a variety of counseling and consulting capacities in and around the metro At-

lanta area. Marc is the Chief Creative Officer for MVP Consulting and is a sought after trainer with ACTS Consulting.

Marc maintains a private practice where he serves individuals and families in need of substance abuse counseling

specializing in addressing Shame and Trauma. He is certified as a national master addictions counselor, certified clini-

cal supervisor, certified yoga and meditation teacher, and is also a certified practitioner with the Institute for Rapid

Resolution Therapy. Marc is passionate about recovery, both his own as well as his clients’, believing that sometimes all

we need is a helping hand and a fresh perspective. Grounded in the belief system that everyone has the capacity to

recover, Marc brings humor and spirituality to everything he is involved in.

How to Deal Effectively with the Patient Suffering

From a Substance Use Disorder

Connie Mele, Advanced Practice Certified

Addiction Nurse

Assistant Health Director

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC

Some of the most challenging patients nurses/clinicians treat are those with the disease of addiction. Come learn why they act the

way they do and how you can effectively work with them. Learn about the causes of their addiction and why they just can‟t stop

using drugs ( including alcohol which is a drug). Why treatment is important and what‟s this thing called medication assisted

treatment? What are the principles of detoxification? How to work with people who have co-occurring disorders.

Connie Mele: Having worked in Community Health since 1979, with a concentration in Behavioral Health, she has been fo-

cused on improving the quality of care for persons with mental and substance use disorders. She has held various positions over

the years as a staff nurse, nurse manager, Director of Nursing, Faculty Member, Program Director/Administrator, and Depart-

ment Director. Currently she is the Assistant Health Director for Mecklenburg County.

April 20, 2018

March 16, 2018



Presentation will include overview of family systems dynamics from an

attachment perspective and a clear description of how attachment wounding

impacts the client and why it matters. We will utilize power point, handouts

and small group activities to create a comprehensive learning experience.

Learning objectives include : Assessing intergenerational attachment wounds, How to educate family members about attachment and guide

them to repair of wounds., and Micro skills used in the interactive repair process.

Lynn is licensed as a professional counselor and an addictions specialist. She holds a Master’s degree in mental health

counseling from Western Carolina University. Lynn has worked with adolescents, young adults, and families for over 20

years and has received advanced training in the area of Internal Family Systems Therapy and Emotionally Focused

Family Therapy.

Corinne was one of the developers of the women’s program at Red Oak Recovery from its inception in August 2014.

Corinne has worked as a therapist for the past ten years and as an educator for 17 years. Corinne now works on The

Willows’ campus as our Family Support Specialist. She provides education and support for the families of our clients

including weekly family phone sessions, webinars, and co-facilitating monthly 2-day family workshops. Corinne focus-

es on the specific needs of each individual family and assists them in exploring ways to strengthen relationships within

the family system.

Marijuana: "Weeding" Through the Facts- History &

Evidence-based Scientific Overview

Lisa Marzilli, Pharm D

Despite its documented human use for thousands of years, what marijuana is and what it does to the

brain and body remains shrouded by strong biases that result in contradictory “scientific” studies and

findings. As states continue to approve medical marijuana facilities and legalize recreational use, econom-

ic gain and political platforms magnify the level and extent of misinformation.

This educational session will strive to clarify the basics: Is marijuana a drug? And, does its use have potential harm or benefits?

A review of marijuana‟s history, pharmacology, plant species, monitoring trends, and current concerns will be presented. Am-

ple time for discussion and questions will be provided.

Lisa Marzilli holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of

Rhode Island, is a diabetes educator, and an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island. She has worked in

the home infusion/oncology industry and community pharmacy since 1989, focusing primarily on outpatient educa-

tional services and wellness programs in disease-state-management. In 2009, she began working at Dominion Diag-

nostics, initially focusing on medication monitoring in pain management and addiction recovery, and then contin-

ued into clinical research and education

Strengthening Attachment in

the Family System during Res-

idential Treatment Lynn Wadsworth, LCAS, CSI, LPC

Corrine Brown, CMHC, NCC

May 18, 2018

June 15, 2018

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HIV/ETHICS

Andrea Skidmore, CCS, LCAS

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center

David Zealy, LPC, LCAS, CSI

McLeod Addictive Disease Center

Catawba Valley Community College

Andrea Skidmore is a Certified Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a Master Addiction

Counselor. Andrea currently works at the Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center in Charlotte, NC where she is the

Clinical Manager of Detox and Residential Services. Andrea has worked in the education field as a School Counselor,

the criminal justice field as a Clinical Case Manager/Counselor/Coordinator, a collegiate instructor, and in the Sub-

stance Abuse field as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Educator and Clinical Supervisor.

Beyond Opioids: Epidemic, Treatment, Evolving

Science of Co-Morbid Pain & Addiction

Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD

Dominion Diagnostics

N. Kingstown, RI Participation in this presentation will result in the following::

Appreciation of the problems involved in the use of opiate/opioids to treat pain in patients with co

morbid substance use disorders.

Increased understanding of neural adaptations that result from the use of long-term opiates to treat

chronic pain.

Familiarity with the wide range of opiate/opioid substances of abuse addiction, and fatal overdos-

es.

Improved awareness of alternative non-opioid treatments for chronic pain

August 17, 2018

David graduated from Catawba Valley Community College in 2005 earning an Associate in Arts, Lenoir-Rhyne Univer-

sity in 2008 earning a BA in Psychology, and in 2010 an MA in Agency Counseling. He enjoys working with diverse pop-

ulations and has experience with children, teens, adults, seniors, and couples. His specialty areas include addiction,

HIV, depression, anxiety, life changes, men’s issues, relationships, and LGBTQIA issues. David is currently an Associate

Professor of Psychology at Catawba Valley Community College, a clinician in private practice at Solutions of Hickory

and a clinical supervisor for clinicians pursuing a substance abuse credential at McLeod Addictive Disease Center.

David has extensive public speaking experience presenting sensitive material in a way that blends both humor and

compassion.

Dr. Darryl S. Inaba, is recognized internationally as one of the foremost authorities on drugs and addiction. He was

one of the original founders of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics, Inc., in San Francisco and directed its Drug Detoxifica-

tion, Rehabilitation and After Care Program until 1998. Dr. Inaba also served as their Chief Executive Officer and Presi-

dent. He currently serves as the Director of Education and Training for CNS Productions, Inc. During his career he has

supervised the clinical treatment of over 120,000 substance abusers most of whom were self-referred into "recovery

oriented", outpatient treatment. Dr. Inaba is noted for his work in developing innovative treatment and culturally rele-

vant services especially in the Asian and African American communities. Dr. Inaba is the author of Uppers, Downers,

All Arounders.

July 20, 2018



Working with Persons in the Criminal Justice

System

Dale Willetts CCJP

NC TASC Training Institute

of Coastal Horizons Center

Wilmington, NC

This six-hour course reviews the NIDA Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations, the National Insti-

tute of Corrections Principles of Effective Interventions, and the principles of criminogenic risk, need, and responsivity. Then

we‟ll explore the practical application of those principles in your work providing treatment and services for adults involved in

the criminal justice system.

Dale Willetts, is the Director of the North Carolina TASC Training Institute, at Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., providing

criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health training focusing on continuing clinical education, distance

learning, and staff credentialing. Dale has worked over 25 years in Community Corrections and SUD treatment sys-

tems of North Carolina. At Coastal Horizons he also administered TASC programs, Drug Treatment Court, the Day Re-

porting Center, a variety of educational programs, and previously served with the North Carolina Division of Commu-

nity Corrections as an Intensive Probation/Parole Officer and Correctional Instructor. He is credentialed in North Caro-

lina as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional.

Group Counseling

Geri Miller, Ph.D

Appalachian State University

Asheville, NC

Group therapy is an effective addiction counseling approach because of the specific needs of the

addicted client. These needs include: having their interactions with others observed, receiving

support and feedback, and developing hope for their recovery from their addiction. This work-

shop provides an overview of establishing and facilitating an addiction counseling group as it re-

lates to common issues in addiction counseling groups. Leadership skills and specific techniques that facilitate the specific needs

of addicted clients are provided as well as a discussion on self-care.

Geri Miller, Ph.D., LP, LPC, LCAS, CCS, is a Professor in the HPC Department at Appalachian State University.

She has a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from

the APA College of Professional Psychology. Dr. Miller has worked in the counseling profession since 1976 and in the

addictions field since 1979. She has published two books on addiction counseling with Wiley Press: Group Exercises for

Addiction Counseling (2012) and Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling (4th ed.) (2015). She serves on the

North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board.

October 19, 2018

September 21, 2018


The Challenging Client--Using MI Tools to

Engage and Treat

Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS

Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based practice with profound positive outcomes in both engaging

and working with the challenging or „resistant‟ client in identifying and achieving change goals. In this

workshop, the learner will be able to understand, from a MI consistent perspective, who or what is the

“challenging or resistant.” Taking it an important step further, the learner will be able to identify tools to

engage the client and to move with the client through the change process. There will be an opportunity for

hands-on practice to really get a feel for application of the theory and skills!

Morning Goals: Identify what makes a client “resistant or challenging” from the MI theoretical perspective. Identify the Spirit of MI and how

this is the foundation of working with the challenging client. What is engagement-what helps it and what derails it. Identify strategies the cli-

nician can use to engage the client and not get caught in the “resistance” or challenging dynamics.

Afternoon Goals: How to use the OARS Communication skills to partner with a client to identify and achieve change goals. How to use evo-

cation to help clients identify their values and intrinsic motivation for change. Practice using these communication techniques and the MI con-

versation style.

Laurie Conaty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with over 30 years of experience providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment, training, professional consultation and clinical interventions. She is a member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and is trained in “Love First Clinical Interventions” by Jeff and Debra Jay. She has held clinical faculty appointments at both Duke University and UNC-CH and in 2004 was selected NC Clinical Social Worker of the year by her peers.

December 14, 2018


Understanding the Language of Addiction & Lessons Learned from Community

Stakeholder Groups Angela Colistra, Ph.D, LPC, CAADC, CCS

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Angela Colistra, Ph.D. LPC, CAADC, CCS will present her research findings from her qualitative

research study titled: Developing an Opioid Overdose Intervention and Prevention Training. This presen-

tation will review how one community interviewed key community stakeholders in an effort to improve

opioid overdose intervention and prevention. Lessons learned from the five stakeholder groups: behav-

ioral health specialists, national naloxone trainers, recent overdose victims, first responders, and family

members and loved ones will be shared. In addition, understanding the etiology of addiction and why our beliefs about substance

use disorders and the language we use as professionals and community members matter in order to improve effective care deliv-

ery and to decrease stigma. Recommendations will be offered about how professionals can use inclusive language to reduce stig-

ma associated with substance use disorders and how communities can improve their Interprofessional efforts to combat the opi-

ate epidemic.

Dr. Angela Colistra is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy (COFT) within

the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) at Drexel University and teaches all related course work in ad-

diction treatment and education. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug

Counselor, and Certified Clinical Supervisors and prior to her work in academia Dr. Colistra worked with individuals

managing co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders and as a clinical supervisor for addiction counselors in a

variety of treatment settings that exist across a continuum of care for thirteen years. She spent seven years working

directly with individuals struggling with opioid use disorders and the past 12 years advocating for medicated assisted

treatment and other forms of harm reduction approaches.

November 16, 2018


Directions

Online registration is required for every training

Participants must register online at www.mcleodtraining.com. Registration will open at 9:00am

on the 1st Wednesday of each month for the corresponding month’s training.

There is NO CHARGE to attend McLeod Center trainings.

From I-77, heading North: (Heading towards Uptown Charlotte); Exit 7 (Clanton Rd),

make a right onto Clanton Road. McLeod Center will be on the right.

From I-77, heading South: (Coming from Uptown Charlotte); Exit 7 (Clanton Rd), make a

left onto Clanton Road. McLeod Center will be on the right.

From South Blvd, heading North: (Heading towards Uptown Charlotte); Take South Blvd

going North. Make a left onto Clanton Road. McLeod Center will be located on the left

following the first (N. Tryon) light, immediately after the Super 8 Motel.

From South Blvd, heading South: (Coming from Uptown Charlotte); Take South Blvd going

South. Make a right onto Clanton Road. McLeod Center will be located on the left fol-

lowing the first (N. Tryon) light, immediately after the Super 8 Motel.

McLeod Addictive Disease Center 2018 Professional Training Series


McLeod Addictive Disease Center 2018 Professional Training Series

Credit Hours

Qualifying trainings provided by McLeod Center are certified through the North Carolina Substance

Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB). Training is for six continuing education credit hours. Train-

ing begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 4:00 pm. McLeod Center has a responsibility to each practice

board to grant credit hours only to those who have attended the entire training. In order to receive a

certificate, participants must check in at the beginning of training, attend the entire session, and turn in

an evaluation form at the conclusion of the training program.

Attendance for the complete training is required in order to receive credit.

McLeod Center will not provide duplicate certificate replacement for any reason.

McLeod Training Guidelines/Dress Code Requirements

McLeod Center employees are required to present and conduct themselves on a profes-

sional level at all work functions and training events hosted by McLeod Center and any oth-

er organization. At McLeod Center, significant attention is given to create a professional and

courteous work environment that will reflect positively the important and serious nature of

the field of addiction services. Welcomed guests are asked to conform to the following

guidelines that apply to all McLeod Center Employees:

Appropriate professional or business casual clothing is required. Jeans, cropped pants,

capris and other recreational attire are not acceptable.

Respect for the presenter, staff and the rights of other attendees is required in order to re-

ceive full benefit from the training.

Electronic devices and outside literature will not be permitted in the training center. Cell

phones must be silenced.

Participants will be denied admission if the attire standards described above

are not met.

Disclaimer

The Professional Training Series is provided for the staff of McLeod Center. Others are

welcome to attend as guests of McLeod Center, free of charge, with an understanding

that special accommodations required by participants, other than McLeod Center staff,

are not the responsibility of McLeod Center.

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