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21st Annual Conference June 12, 13, and 14, 2013 Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
Heather Clark, Executive Director Sam Vigil, President Martha Beltramo Helen Cooley, Secretary Marcia Hawthorne Catharine Harding Silent Auction Kimmie Jordan, web designer Patrick Loyd Roger Pipkins Martha Rimmel Awards Gail Robertson Workshops, Program
Board of Directors
PSRANM would like to invite new members to be on our board and explore ways to help with next years conference. Please see any of the people listed above for more information. (A sign-up sheet is located on the registration table) Thank you!
Dear Conference Participant: The Executive Committee, Conference Chairs, and Conference Committee would like to welcome you to the 21st Annual Conference of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Association of New Mexico in coordination with the Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA). Conference Committee members will be located in the registration area in the lobby throughout the conference to assist you with any questions or problems. We appreciate your participation in this conference and trust it will be a positive and rewarding experience! I. General Information A. B. Name Badge Your name badge must be worn to be admitted to all sessions. Room Monitor Workshops may have a room monitor available for speakers or participants who need assistance. Monitor volunteers need to report to the registration table at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each workshop to pick up the packet of evaluation forms. Packets are to be returned at the end of each workshop. Smoking restrictions: Smoking is permitted in designated areas ONLY. Please watch for signs. Messages and Announcements Throughout the conference there will be space at the registration table where messages, employment opportunities, opportunities to volunteer, and announcements may be posted. Refreshment breaks 15 minute breaks will occur between the workshops. Beverages will be available in the morning during registration on June 13th and during both of the afternoon breaks. Lunch will only be served on Thursday, June 13, 2013 and a continental breakfast will be served on Friday, June 14, 2013. Silent Auction: We want to thank Catharine Harding and volunteers for their hard work in organizing our Silent Auction. Please take the time to view and bid on the many wonderful items that will be available to the highest bidder.
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II. Conference Schedule: A complete workshop schedule as well as a map of the hotel has been included in this program. The Chaco Ballroom (where we begin our Conference) breaks into Valle Grande I, Tijeras, and Bandelier. The Rio Grande Room (the Hospitality Room) is located III. PSRANM Annual Meeting: The Association and Executive Committee would like to invite EVERYONE to attend this meeting, Thursday June 13th at 12 noon during lunch. IV. Evaluations: A. Forms to evaluate the speakers on their presentations will be distributed prior to the start of each workshop. Please submit your completed forms to the room monitor or speaker before you leave each session. B. Total Conference Evaluation To receive your Certificate of Attendance, a completed Overall Conference Evaluation Form must be submitted to the registration table. Your responses will be carefully reviewed by the PSRANM board and used to develop future conferences. We appreciate you taking the time to express your opinions as completely as possible.
Certificate of Attendance and CEUs: You will exchange your completed Overall Conference Evaluation Form at the registration table for your Certificate of Attendance at the end of the conference on Friday after 5:15 p.m. If you need to leave early and need partial CEUs, please see Heather Clark, PSRANM Executive Director A. CEUs: Workshops that have been approved for CEUs under the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board are indicated in this program. In order for you to receive CEUs, you will need to complete the CEU Verification Form that has been included in the program. Room monitors or presenters must initial the CEU Verification Form for each workshop for which you are requesting CEUs. Please sign into the workshop as well. A possible twelve (12) units are available for Thursday and Friday. This is in addition to the six (6) units if you attend the Ethics Workshop on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 (Total possible = 18). B. CPRP CEUs The entire conference is appropriate for CPRP CEUs. C. CPSW CEUS There are 12 CEUs available for Certified Peer Support Workers plus the 6 Ethics CEUs for a total of 18 possible CEUs. CPSW CEUs will be sent to participants by mail.
Thank you for your support and participation in this years Conference. We hope that you will enjoy the workshops, activities and networking. Plan to attend next year at the 22nd annual PSRANM Conference. If you are interested in joining the 2014 Conference Planning Committee or becoming a board member of PSRANM, please sign up at the registration table!
Michael G. Maestas has been in the behavioral health field for over thirty years having served in various leadership and management capacities. He has directed the statewide operations of mental health programs and systems throughout New Mexico. Mr. Maestas is currently the Clinical Therapy Manager of the Psychotherapy and Inpatient Clinical Social Work Departments for UNM Psychiatric Center. He is currently the Chair of the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board. Michael has also served on a number of Boards over the years. Mr. Maestas has provided professional development seminars at local, state, national and international conferences throughout his entire career. Mr. Maestas has taught Psychology, Criminal Justice and Ethics courses as a part-time adjunct faculty for the last 20 years.
Dr. Michael Fuller serves as a faculty clinician and advisor for The Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service. He has been a faculty member with UTMB since 1989 and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Fuller attended the U.S. Army Academy of Health Science eventually completing his premed education at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1980. He received his medical degree from UTMB in 1984 and then completed a two-year internship at the United States Air Force Medical Center in San Antonio. In 1986, Dr. Fuller returned to Galveston and UTMB for a four year psychiatry residency followed by a two-year fellowship in consultationliaison services. As an associate clinical professor, Dr. Fuller advises residents, fellows and medical students in accurate, effective patient evaluation, treatment and referral. His expertise comes from years of experience with the Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service where he evaluates and treats hundreds of patients requiring immediate interventions during their hospitalization in any of the UTMB facilities or in the Emergency Department. Dr. Fuller also brings to psychiatry his vast knowledge of general medicine derived from his two years of providing instruction in the Family Medicine Department of UTMB. This enables him to easily incorporate or differentiate medical issues into his treatment decisions involving psychiatric interventions. His research activities have included investigation into the progression of AIDS encephalopathy and the effect of various medications shown to slow this process. Dr. Fuller has also participated in research and medication trials in an effort to better treat depression in AIDS patients and in trials aimed at treating Traumatic Stress Syndrome in combat injured soldiers. Dr. Fuller has given numerous lectures and seminars throughout Texas on several subjects including anxiety disorders, treatment of depressive disorders, psychiatric manifestations of AIDS, clinical hypnosis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, emergency psychiatric interventions and substance abuse.
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implementing a program designed to help LGBT individuals in rural NM receive support from specially trained LGBT peers. LGBT in rural NM communities often struggle to receive effective, affirming behavioral health care. Since 2012, the communities of Farmington, Socorro and Gallup have had LGBT peer specialists providing supports and assistance to LGBT-identified individuals. Along with an LGBT peer from the team, Dr. Ley provides an update on this projects goals, successes, and challenges.
Valle Grande I NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25 Workshop #8: 2013 Legislation Affecting Behavioral Health Nancy Koenigsburg, MSW, Esq. Nancy is the legal director for Disability Rights New Mexico and will present an update on the 2013 New Mexico Legislative Session. Tijeras Workshop #9: Recovery in a Homeless Environment Carol Luna Anderson, Ph.D., LPCC This workshop will look at the various wellness services and self-management tools that can be utilized for and by the homeless. How do we define housing and economic stability and how can I get there? Topics that will be covered include building your own support system, simple tools to help gain control of self, and resources Peer Support Workers have available to benefit the homeless. Bandelier NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25
Tijeras Workshop #12: Justice Involved Veterans, Recovery and Support Camila Lopez, LISW
The Presentation will discuss the VHA Initiative to outreach to Justice Involved Veterans and the importance of access to VHA and Community support. The role of peer support and mentoring within both VHA and the Veterans Court Model is key to recovery success for Justice Involved Veterans.
Dr. Moyers is a clinical psychologist who began her as a psychologist in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the VA Medical Center. She is now an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico and a Senior Researcher at the Center on Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addiction (CASAA). She is the principal investigator for two federallyfunded grants exploring process variables in the effectiveness of MI and optimal strategies for teaching it. Dr. Moyers has published more than thirty chapters and articles on motivational interviewing. She has taught MI workshops in 38 states and 6 countries. When not working, she is a frequent competitor in the sport of dog agility.
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Valle Grande I NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board CEUs 1.25 Workshop #20: Vocational Rehabilitation Services Jack Osborne, MS, CRC and Kristina
Daniels, M.Ed. An overview of Vocational Rehabilitation Services with the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will be given that will include how DVR can assist you in obtaining employment. The difference between general disabilities caseloads and Severe Disabling Mental Illness caseloads will be explained. The process of getting started in DVR, the application process, what to expect, and eligibility and services for an employment outcome for you will all be explained.
PSRANM is grateful to all of the individuals who have worked to further the values of PSRANM and to support the association including all of its board members current and past.
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