2022 PSRANM Conference Program

Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Association of New Mexico

Presents the
28th Annual Conference
Collaboration: Listening is Key!
June 8, 9, 10, and 11th 2022
Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM

Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor!
Thank you to the Kiva Centers, Brenda Vezina and staff for the Conference sponsorship, Keynote
presentation, and Supervision of peers Presentation.
Brenda Vezina is the CEO and Executive Director of Kiva Centers in Massachusetts. As an indigenous female,
she leads Kiva Centers mission and vision through her dynamic sense of collaboration and multicultural
community involvement. She has over 35 years of experience working within communities of people who
have experienced mental health issues, substance use, and all traumatic experiences as a program creator,
administrator, and direct service worker. Brenda is a survivor of childhood trauma and a thought-leader
regarding the effects of childhood trauma and its lasting effects in adulthood. She worked closely with Dr.
Rob Anda, formerly of the CDC, on a movie called, “What Happened To You” (2014), which explored the
basis for the ACE Study and the ongoing effects of trauma throughout the lifespan. Brenda oversees Kiva
Centers’ statewide Certified Peer Specialist Program and is also a skilled trainer in that program. Brenda has
grown the Kiva Centers in both depth and breadth of service delivery and seeks the opportunities for the
advancement of trauma-informed care approaches for recovering or creating the life that everyone
deserves. Recently, Brenda was elected to serve on the 2021-2024 Board for the National Association for
Rural Mental Health (NARMH). She also serves on the advisory board for mental health for Brandeis
University.
“No model, no system, no amount of empathy or understanding erases the depths of these traumatic events.
But what helps is self-awareness, and trying to make sense of it yourself: these things happened. They
happened to you, and you still matter.” – Brenda Vezina
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Table of Contents
PSRANM Board Members ……...………………………………………….………...………………….......5
PSRANM General Information ……...………………………………....…………………….......................6
Information on Certificates of Attendance and CEU’s ……..…..…………………………………..…......7
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sandia Ballroom: Ethics For Paraprofessionals- Kimmie Jordan & Kenneth Helberg..8
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Volunteer Meeting (Santa Fe Room) …………...………..………………….……….....9
Thursday, June 9, 2022
7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration – Foyer E Outside of Ballrooms..………………..………....……..9
8:30 am – 8:45 am Welcome – Gail Robertson & Kimmie Jordan.....................................................9
Salons E & F: “Collaboration: Listening is Key!”
8:45 am – 10:15 am Keynote Speaker ……………................................................................................9
Salons E & F: “Reimaging Help: Creating Solutions for Traumatized Communities” – Brenda Vezina
10:15 am – 10:30 am Intermission
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Breakout Workshops ……………......................................................................10
Salon A-D: LEAD-The 21st Century Approach to Crime and Addiction Not Incarceration – Glen St.
Onge, Raul Gonzales
Salon G-J: Enhancing Peer Led Nonprofit Competencies & Services – Stanley Weinstein, Gary Mares
Sandia Ballroom: - Having A Successful Marriage or Companionship: Loving Someone with a
Mental Illness - Kenneth and Laurie Helberg
12:00 am – 12:15 pm Intermission
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Session …………......………………….................................................11
Salons E & F: Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony, Board Elections - Lunch Provided
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Intermission
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm Breakout Workshops …………...……………………….……………..……...13
Salon A-D: Speaking Out: True Stories from the Developmentally Disabled Mentally Ill – Shana
Heath, Carol Peterson, Martin Gonzales, Sergo Resendiz, Jamie Campbell
Salon G-J: Conflict Resolution: The Foundation of Health – Rachel Donovan
Sandia Ballroom: Mobile Crisis Response Team and CIT: Making It Work– Jeanette Borunda &
Tracy Rivera
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Breakout Workshops (1st Floor) …………………………………..…..…..14
Salon A-D: Advancing Unity for Better Mental Health for All – Barbara Ibanez, Carol Peterson,
Jamie Campbell, Judith Stevens, Joan Curtiss
Salon G-J: A Peek Inside: Food Trays Wait for No One– Micah Pearson
Sandia Ballroom: Yogic Science to Break Habits and Addictive Behaviors – Mukta Khalsa
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm NAMI Connection Support Group .....…………………………....…….....….14
Hospitality Room: Facilitated by NAMI – Carree Cook and Kenneth Helberg with Pizza and Soda
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Friday, June 10, 2022
7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration (Foyer E) …..….…......................................................................15
Foyer E: Registration - with Free Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:30 am Breakout Workshops (1st Floor) …..…….......................................................15
Salon A-D: Cultural Sensitivity In New Mexico – Joell Jones, Nelson Simpson, Porfirio Bueno
Salon G-J: Conflict Resolution and Principles of Communication – Dawn Koons
Sandia Ballroom: Beyond CIT Basics: The Role of CIT ECHO in the Provision of Continuous CIT
Training, Networking and Case Specific Feedback – Ben Melendrez
9:45 am – 10:45 am Breakout Workshops (1st Floor) ……….....…..……………..…...….......…..16
Salon G-J: The Consumer Quality Team: Peers engaging in Quality Oversight - Kate Wyer
Sandia Ballroom: Dialogue on Therapeutic Support Skills - Micah Pearson

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakout Workshops (1st Floor) ……........…………...….…………….......17
Salon G-J: Motivational Interviewing – Andrew Parrish
Sandia Ballroom: An Introduction to Working with Veterans and Basics of Military Culture – Lora
Smalley
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch on your own
12:00 pm– 12:15 pm Silent Auction Closing .....………………………………...................….….17
Santa Fe Room: Come up and place your final bids
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Addicts to Athlete Exercise for Recovery…. …………………..........…..….17
Zuni Terrace: Led by Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm Breakout Workshops ………….……..…….………………..……….……...18
Salon G-J: Fostering Integration: Supervision of Peer Roles in Support Services – Brenda Vezina
Sandia Ballroom: Ethics of Self-Care for Providers Battling Through Pandemic Fatigue - Lora Smalley
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Breakout Workshops …………..….……………………………….……..…19
Salon G-J: Fostering Integration: Supervision of Peer Roles in Support Services – Brenda Vezina
Sandia Ballroom: The Importance of Music In Mental Health– Annette Minnich
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Handing out of Certificates, CEUs and the Story of Litoi …….……….…....
Saturday, June 11, 2022
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Mental Health First Aid Training……………………..…………………..….21
Sandia Ballroom: Adult Mental Health First Aid – Wendy Linebrink-Allison
Sponsors and Acknowledgments…………………………...……………………………………………....22
Map of the Hotel ..………………………………………..……………………………...………………….25
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PSRANM
Board of Directors
• Executive Director - Kimmie Jordan, LMFT, CPRP, LADAC

• President - Gail Robertson, LMHC, CPRP
• Vice-President - Andrew Parrish, LMFT
• Secretary – Steven Harrison, CPSW
• Treasurer – Elise Padilla, MSW, MBA
• Community Engagement – Kenneth Helberg, CPSW
Members At Large
Lesliy Sanchez CPSW, Sandy Rapp CPSW, Wendy Linebrink-Allison MSW, NCPSS, Carree
Cook CPSW, COAPS, CSHPS
Community Partners:
Pat Loyd, Helen Cooley CPRP, CHES, Micah Pearson, David Stein
PSRANM would like to invite new members to be on the PSRANM board, and explore ways
to help with next year’s conference.
Please see any of the people listed above for more information.
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PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION of NEW MEXICO
Annual Conference
June 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 2022,

Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM
Dear Conference Participant:
The Executive Committee, Conference Chairs, and Conference Committee would like to welcome you to the
28th Annual Conference of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Association of New Mexico. Conference
Committee members will be located in the registration area throughout the conference and can assist you with
any questions or concerns. We appreciate your participation in this conference and trust it will be a positive
and rewarding experience!
I. General Information
A. Name Badge – Your name badge must be worn to be admitted to any of the conference sessions.
B. Room Monitor – We will try to have room monitors available for speakers or participants who need
assistance. Please remember to give the room monitor your completed evaluation form at the end of
each workshop/breakout session.
C. Smoking restrictions – Smoking is permitted in designated areas ONLY. Please watch for signs.
D. Messages and Announcements – There is a space at the registration table where announcements will
be posted. These include employment opportunities, volunteering, and general announcements.
E. Intermissions – breaks will occur between the workshop/breakout sessions.
F. Refreshment Breaks – Thursday and Friday complimentary beverages will be available in the
morning during registration. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available during one of the
afternoon intermission breaks.
G. Meals – Complimentary lunch will be served on Thursday. A complimentary continental breakfast
will be served on Friday. All other meals are on your own.
II. Conference Schedule: A complete workshop schedule has been included in this program
A. Keynote and Luncheon: Salons E & F
B. Workshop and Breakout Rooms: Sandia Ballroom, Salon A-D and Salon G-J
C. Hospitality Room:
D. Silent Auction: Santa Fe (across from registration tables)
E. Health and Wellness Fair: Foyer F Hallway outside of Ballrooms
III. PSRANM Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony: The Association and Executive Committee invite
EVERYONE Thursday at 12:00 pm for a lunch meeting with plated lunch provided. Thank you to The
Recognition place for their contribution to the awards!
IV. Elections: Thursday at 12:00 pm- The Association and Executive Committee would like to invite
EVERYONE to attend the elections that will occur during lunch.
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V. Evaluations:
A. Forms to evaluate the speaker(s) on their presentations will be distributed prior to the start of each
workshop.
B. Please submit your completed forms to the room monitor or speaker before you leave each session.
C. 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
your detailed feedback.
VI. Certificate of Attendance and CEUs: Please exchange your completed Overall Conference
Evaluation Form at the registration table. Certificate of Attendance will be handed out at the end of the
conference on Friday at 5:00 p.m. If you need to leave early and need partial CEUs, please see Kimmie
Jordan, PSRANM Executive Director.
F. CEUs: All Workshops have been approved for CEUs under the New Mexico Counseling and
Therapy Practice Board & the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential (CPRP)
for licensed participants, and under the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health
Professionals (NMCBBHP) for Certified Peer Support Workers (CPSW). In order 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 at the end of each workshop for which
you are requesting CEUs. (6) CEUs are available for the Ethics Workshop on Wednesday. (12)
CEUs are available for the workshops on Thursday and Friday. (This includes the option of 3-6
CEUS for Cultural Competency and 3 CEUS for Supervision)
G. CEUs for Saturday’s MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 8-hour workshop are available for an additional
fee of $80 (unless you have received a scholarship $20.00 material fee that cannot be waived).
Checks can be made out to Wendy Linebrink Allison.
VII. Save the Date. We hope that you plan to attend the PSRANM Annual Conference again next year. Save
the Date: June 7-10th, 2023.
VII. Join us. If you are interested in joining the 29th Annual PSRANM Conference Planning Committee, or
becoming a volunteer for PSRANM, please talk with any member of the board, or sign up at the
registration table.
Thank You for your support and participation in this year’s conference. We hope that you enjoy the key-note
speaker, workshops/breakout sessions, activities, and networking.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Ethics for Paraprofessionals
Kimmie Jordan LMFT, CPRP & Kenneth Helberg CPSW
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Coffee and Afternoon Snack Provided. Lunch on Your Own.
Kimmie Jordan is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and

Independently Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that has worked in the
behavioral health field since 2000. She currently has a private practice in
Alamogordo New Mexico providing direct services, mental health
contracting, and consulting. She specializes in working with individuals and
families affected by mental health conditions, specifically, doing psychiatric
rehabilitation and mental health counseling for individuals living with mood
and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, dual diagnosis,
substance abuse, and involvement with the legal system. She is the mental
health lead and a trainer for the 40-hour Crisis intervention training for police
officers and first responders in Otero County and is the state trainer for mental
health treatment guardians. She is active in advocating for system changes and
access to needed services.
Kenneth Helberg is an engaging and involved peer in New Mexico,

championing and advocating for inclusive support for all individuals in NM
with mental health concerns. Mr. Helberg provides community engagement
for PSRANM. Mr. Helberg also serves on the NAMI Albuquerque board and
as Peer Education Director. Mr. Helberg has over 45 years of lived
experience with mental health and wellness and is a trained NAMI
Connections, In Our Own Voice, Peer to Peer, and Provider Education. Mr.
Helberg has been a recipient of the PSRANM Person in Recovery in 2019 and
the Behavioral Health Star winner in 2022. Mr. Helberg resides in
Albuquerque with his wife.
Sandia Ballroom
NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or NMCBBHP (CPSW) CEUs 6 hours
The idea that Ethical behaviors and practices are the same for all behavioral health disciplines is a
misconception. This interactive workshop will focus on identifying the ethical demands and differences
between traditional clinical office based services and home and community based services. Guest speaker
Andrew Parrish addresses the differences of traditional clinical staff and paraprofessionals including peer
support workers and comprehensive community support service providers.
Santa Fe Room Across from Registration Tables in Foyer E Outside of Ballrooms
4:30 pm to 5:30 Volunteer Meeting

Calling all volunteers to help with conference planning, organization, and stuffing attendee bags.
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Thursday, June 9, 2022
Registration
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Foyer E Outside of Ballrooms
Check In, Visit Exhibitors, Say Hello to Friends and Colleagues!
Conference Opening
8:30 am – 8:45 am
Salons E & F
Workshop #1: Welcome and Keynote - “Collaboration: Listening is Key!”

Presenters: Kimmie Jordan and Gail Robertson
Keynote Presentation
8:45 am – 10:15 am
Salons E & F
NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or NMCBBHP (CPSW) CEUs 1.5 hours
Brenda Veniza
Executive Director, Kiva Center
Reimaging Help:
Creating Solutions for Traumatized Communities”
Brenda Vezina is the CEO and Executive Director of Kiva Centers in
Massachusetts. As an indigenous female, she leads Kiva Centers
mission and vision through her dynamic sense of collaboration and
multicultural community involvement. She has over 35 years of
experience working within communities of people who have
experienced mental health issues, substance use, and all traumatic
experiences as a program creator, administrator, and direct service
worker.
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Intermission
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break Out Workshops

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Salon A-D
Workshop #2: LEAD-The 21st Century Approach to Crime and Addiction Not Incarceration
Presenter: Lt. Glen St. Onge (Ret) Albuquerque Police Department, Raul Gonzales, Program Specialist
– Bernalillo County
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) or Let Everyone Advance with Dignity, is a national model for
harm reduction. It is a community-based diversion approach with the goals of improving safety and public
order. LEAD reduced unnecessary criminal justice system involvement of people who are experiencing
homelessness, substance use disorder, and unmet behavioral health needs.
Salon G-J
Workshop #3: Enhancing Peer Led Nonprofit Competencies and Services – Stanley Weinstein Gary Mares
Best Chance, a clinically supervised Peer-led nonprofit founded in 2015, serves formerly incarcerated
individuals. This population presents with many psychosocial challenges. The lessons learned assisting this
population serve to instruct psychosocial rehabilitation professionals across a broad spectrum of agencies.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #4: Having A Successful Marriage or Companionship: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness
- Kenneth and Laurie Helberg
This presentation will help educate peers, loved ones, and clinicians by introducing coping skills and
necessary self-care that works when loving someone with diagnosed with a serious mental illness This couple
will share their life experiences and proven skills from their 25 years marriage.
Intermission
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
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Luncheon
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony, & Secretary Election
Salons E & F
Meal provided to all conference attendees attending the luncheon
Award Descriptions
DeAnn Evans: This award is in memory of DeAnn Evans, an exceptional behavioral health worker in NM
supporting PSR Core Principles and Values who made a difference in the lives of their clients, co-
workers, and throughout the state. This award is presented to an individual who has earned the recognition
from their peers and are recognized as exemplifying the traits most admired in DeAnn Evans.
Enthusiasm: For new projects and ideas
Willingness: To do whatever is required to get the task done
Dedication: To the needs of psychiatrically disabled individuals
Compassion: For the understanding of the needs of others
Commitment: To the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and the dignity of individuals.
PSR Practitioner: Awarded to the direct care, or supervisory staff who has demonstrated the exemplary
leadership skills in implementing PSR service. Whose diligent work, ethics and values contribute to positive
recovery outcomes in their agency or program over the past year.
PSR Person in Recovery: Awarded to a person in recovery that attends a PSR program and has demonstrated
exemplary leadership skills as a member of a PSR program. Someone who has contributed to positive program
outcomes, community or civic improvement, and advocacy on behalf of the PSR services over the past year.
Certified Peer Support Worker: Awarded to a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) who has demonstrated
exemplary skills as a person in recovery (with their CPSW credential). A CPSW whose diligent work, ethics
and values contribute to positive recovery outcomes for people, an agency, the community, civic improvement,
and/or in peer advocacy over the past year.
Comprehensive Community Support Services Worker: Awarded to a Comprehensive Community Support

Worker (CCSS) who has demonstrated exemplary skills. A CCSS worker whose diligent work, ethics and
values contribute to positive recovery outcomes for people, an agency, the community, civic improvement,
and/or in advocacy over the past year.
Family Member: Awarded to a family member who has supported a local PSR program and contributed to
positive program outcomes, community or civic improvement, or advocacy on behalf of PSR services.
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Advocacy in Mental Health: Awarded to a person who has demonstrated exemplary advocacy skills. A person
whose diligent work, ethics and values contribute to positive advocacy outcomes for people, agencies, the
community, and/or civic improvement over the past year.
Community Advocacy in Action: Awarded to a person who has demonstrated exemplary advocacy skills
within the Public Safety Field. A person whose diligent work, ethics and values contribute to positive advocacy
outcomes for people, agencies, the community, and/or civic improvement over the past year.
Board Nominations: (All Positions are up for election)

• Board Positions: Board Positions are required to attend each scheduled meeting and will serve a 3-year
term. Board members have assigned duties and will provide input to decision making and planning.
• Thank you to our outgoing Officers, Members at Large, and Community Partners
• President: Gail Robertson
• Vice-President: Andrew Parrish
• Secretary: Steven Harris
• Treasurer: Elise Padilla
• Community Liaison: Kenneth Helberg
• Member at Large: Catherine Harding, Wendy Linebrink-Allison, Pat Loyd, Micah Pearson
Members at large are requested to attend each meeting scheduled if possible as we will need a minimum
of three members at large for voting requiring a quorum. Members at large will have minimal duties
and will be able to provide input to decision making and planning.
• Community Partners: Helen Cooley, and Pat Lloyd
Community Partners are encouraged to attend as they are able and to assist with executing aspects of the
conference when the next conference occurs. Community Partners do not need to be present for voting
meetings and will not be needed for a quorum. Community Partners are able to provide feedback and
participate in planning.
Intermission
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
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Breakout Workshops
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Salon A-D
Workshop #5: Speaking Out: True Stories from the Developmentally Disabled Mentally Ill – Shana
Heath, Carol Peterson, Martin Gonzales, Sergo Resendiz, Jamie Campbell
A panel of four, including two people living with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness, a family
member, and a professional, will address issues concerning the treatment and experiences of people living
with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Issues (DDMH). Questions will focus on real life
experiences of persons living with developmental disabilities and mental illness in the Mental Health system.
Salon G-J
Workshop #6: Conflict Resolution: The Foundation of Health – Rachel Donovan
Conflict is everywhere because we are human. Every relationship has the potential for conflict. Improving
interpersonal competencies with new concepts and tools to manage conflict effectively decreases stress. In
this presentation we'll focus on hearing, communication and their characteristics, conflict, the cost of conflict,
its sources and dynamics, and tools that can be used in everyday life to help reduce conflict and
misunderstanding. We will talk about how mental health is impacted by conflict. How those with mental
health diagnosis typically have conflict on many fronts.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #7: Mobile Crisis Response Team and CIT: Making It Work– Jeanette Borunda & Tracy
Rivera
This presentation will discuss the implementation of the CIT Program and MCRT within the Alamogordo
Police Department. The MCRT is a co-response model that includes a Clinician and Peer Support Specialists
to support and stabilize individuals in crisis in the community. We will share our process and discuss
successes and challenges faced or on-going in our community.
Intermission from 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
snack & coffee provided
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Breakout Workshops
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Salon A-D
Workshop #8: Advancing Unity for Better Mental Health for All – Barbara Ibanez, Carol Peterson,
Jamie Campbell, Judith Stevens, Joan Curtiss
This workshop will teach mental health and developmental disability workers about how to effectively
support people with mental health issues and developmental disabilities. Presenters will discuss how to
support relationships in people living with Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Health issues. The
workshop begins with an incredible reality-based overview of the negative impact of the current mental health
system on supporting people with developmental disabilities
Salon G-J
Workshop #9: Peek Inside: Food Trays Wait for No One

Presenters: Micah Pearson
Viewing and discussion of the pilot episode of a series of short films featuring readings from “A Peek Inside:
Illustrated Journeys in Life with Mental Illness. This short features an excerpt from the sequel, discussing the
author’s time in solitary confinement and how it related to COVD quarantine. Trust me, it gets happier by the
end and after all, I am here talking to you. Plus, there’s cool art.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #10: Yogic Science to Break Habits and Addictive Behaviors – Mukta Khalsa
This dynamic workshop provides a place for the profound personal transformation needed to live a life of
increased awareness and deeper insight. Experience Kundalini Yoga (Yoga of awareness), breathwork,
meditation (for mental self-control), nutritional therapeutic formulas, and detoxification recipes that support
whole-body rehabilitation.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Hospitality Room
NAMI Connection Support Group with Pizza and Soda

Host: NAMI Connection Facilitators: Carree Cook and Kenneth Helberg
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has
experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and
successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.
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Friday June 10, 2022
Registration & Complimentary Continental Breakfast 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Foyer E Outside of Ballrooms
Cultural Sensitivity In New Mexico

8:30 am – 12:00 pm
and/or 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm
(Breakout Workshops #11, #14, #17, 20 & 23)
Joell Jones, Nelson Simpson, Porfirio Bueno
Breakout Workshops
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Salon A-D
NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or NMCBBHP (CPSW) CEUs 1 hour
Workshop #11: Cultural Sensitivity In New Mexico – Joell Jones, Nelson Simpson, Porfirio Bueno
Starting with an overview of the State of New Mexico’s demographics, our presentation will address health
disparities, social determinants of health, historical trauma and trauma informed healing. This presentation is
intended to help behavioral health professionals understand New Mexico’s rich history and challenges and
promote healthy respectful cross-cultural relations.
Salon G-J
Workshop #12: Conflict Resolution and Principles of Communication – Dawn Koons
Consistency is the key….to communication and conflict resolution. If we communicate effectively, we may
be able to avoid conflict. As a human being, conflict is unavoidable so lets put together some strategies to
work together and process differing opinions.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #13: Beyond CIT Basics: The Role of CIT ECHO in the Provision of Continuous CIT Training,
Networking and Case Specific Feedback – Ben Melendrez
This workshop introduces participants to the CIT ECHO; a collaborative networking and training approach that
uses the Project ECHO model to provide a diverse curriculum built around key training themes: CIT Policing,
Resource Knowledge, Psychiatric Diagnosis, De-Escalation and Communication Skills, Officer Self Care,
Substance Use and Special Training.
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Intermission
9:30 am – 9:45 am
Breakout Workshops
9:45 am -10:45 am
Salon A-D
Continued – This presentation is intended to help behavioral health professionals understand New Mexico’s
rich history and challenges and promote healthy respectful cross-cultural relations
Salon G-J
Workshop #15: The Consumer Quality Team: Peers engaging in Quality Oversight - Kate Wyer
The Consumer Quality Team (CQT), a program of The Mental Health Association of Maryland, employs
people with lived experience of behavioral health disorders to interview consumers in Maryland’s public
behavioral health system about their satisfaction with the services provided. CQT visits all publicly funded
psychiatric hospitals, day programs, wellness and recovery centers, and youth residential treatment programs.
CQT’s process empowers consumers to be full participants in their own care. In this way, CQT works to
reduce alienation and disengagement and honors the insight and wisdom of service recipients.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #16: Dialogue on Therapeutic Support Skills - Micah Pearson
This workshop will be a facilitated dialogue to explore the nature of therapeutic support and the skills required
to provide quality support for individuals going through mental health challenges. We will explore how we can
get better at providing support for each other and what skills need to be developed based on the support we have
received on our personal journeys.
Intermission
10:45 am – 11:00 am
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Breakout Workshops
11:00 am -12:00 pm
Salon A-D
Salon G-J
Workshop #18: Motivational Interviewing – Andrew Parrish
This workshop will help to develop a basic understanding of the tools and MI interaction process and
incorporating them in professional work.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #19: An Introduction to Working with Veterans and Basics of Military Culture – Lora Smalley
This presentation is designed to help those who are not familiar with the branches, levels of duty, some basic
terms, and how the deployment cycle can impact families. Working with this information and basic
understanding of trauma informed care this presentation will also work to help increase engagement and
improve outcomes for veterans.
Lunch on your own

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
12:15 pm Silent Auction ends. Place your final bids in the Santa Fe Room Across from Registration Table
During the silent auction, bids should be written on the paper next
to the item. At the end of the auction, the highest listed bidder
wins the item. All items must be paid for and picked up by 1:30pm
on Friday, 6/15. If item is not paid for, the prize will be forfeited.
NOTE: Fundraiser to support scholarships for participants to attend the 2023 PSRANM conference.
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Zuni Terrace and Hospitality Room
Lunch Activity: Addicts to Athlete Exercise for Recovery – Followed by lunch meeting in hospitality room.
Host: Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery – Johnny Armijo & Denato Velasco
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Supervision Track
Fostering Integration:
Supervision of Peer Roles in Support Services
1:15 pm – 4:30 pm
(Breakout Workshops #21 and #24)
3-hour Block with (1) 15-minute break
Brenda Vezina
Breakout Workshops
1:15 pm -2:45 pm
Salon A-D
Salon G-J
Workshop #21: Fostering Integration: Supervision of Peer Roles in Support Services – Brenda Vezina
During this workshop we will concentrate on supervision of the Certified Peer Specialist profession in the
service system and understanding the role, effective hiring, and job descriptions. We will examine how to
bring ongoing fidelity to the CPS Code of Ethics daily, including increasing organizational understanding of
the uniqueness and effectiveness of the CPS role.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #22: Ethics of Self-Care for Providers Battling Through Pandemic Fatigue - Lora Smalley
In 2020 life changed. No matter where you stood, we all felt it, we all were impacted, but how has mental
health and its providers been impacted? Mental health professionals at all levels of services from front line
staff up all find that if they are unable to leave the job at the job burnout occurs impacting client care.
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Intermission
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
snack & coffee provided
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Breakout Workshops
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Salon A-D
Salon G-J
Workshop #24: Fostering Integration: Supervision of Peer Roles in Support Services – Brenda Vezina
Continued: During this workshop we will concentrate on supervision of the Certified Peer Specialist
profession in the service system and understanding the role, effective hiring, and job descriptions. We will
examine how to bring ongoing fidelity to the CPS Code of Ethics daily, including increasing organizational
understanding of the uniqueness and effectiveness of the CPS role.
Sandia Ballroom
Workshop #25: The Importance of Music In Mental Health– Annette Minnich
I propose to show via demonstration, slides and group activity the positive effects that music can have on
brain functions showing how the act of making music can build new neural pathways.
Please turn in your Evaluation Forms for Certificates and CEUs

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Foyer E Registration Table outside of Ballrooms
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Litoi, the man in the maze
The story of Litoi is also the story of every human being,

traveling life as through a maze, taking many turns while growing
stronger and wiser as life continues until the end at the dark center of the maze.
Tracing the light path with your finger you will find one more turn at the end, away from
the center. Here we can look back on the trail and find acceptance of the last step.
Hope and Recovery

We believe that people CAN recover from even the most serious and persistent
mental illnesses; such as schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar
disorder. Studies suggest that individuals recover, or significantly improve, when
provided the appropriate treatments and support systems. Psychiatric rehabilitation
services are the result of the past 35 years’ effort to use more effective and lower-
cost alternatives, in leu of long-term institutionalization.
Thank you for attending the

28th Annual PSRANM Conference
We look forward to seeing you next year at the

29th Annual PSRANM Conference
June 7-10th 2023!
Watch the website for more details: http://psranm.com/
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
Mental Health First Aid Training

9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Coffee, Lunch, and Afternoon Snack Provided
Wendy Linebrink-Allison, MSW, MBA, CPSW
Sandia Ballroom
NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or NMCBBHP (CPSW) CEUs 8 hours
UnitedHealth Care Community Plan, Presbyterian Health Plan, and Centennial Care
Mental Health First Aid is designed to help people

recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness, fight
stigma associated with mental illness, and address the
real desire to help someone who is struggling.
Participants that attend the Mental Health First Aid 8 hour course will learn:
• Potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including:
depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, psychosis, eating disorders,
and substance use disorders
• An understanding of the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the United States and why we
should all work together to reduce stigma on mental health concerns in our communities
• A 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to:
assess situations when people may be experiencing a mental health disorder, how to select and
implement appropriate interventions, tools to help an individual in crisis, tips on how to connect with
appropriate professional care
• Evidence-based professional, peer, social, and self-help resources that are available to help.
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Albuquerque Mediation Services L
LC
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Map of locations to attend workshops:
Meeting Space Diagram:

LIBRARY
SALON J SALON D
CIMARRON
SALON I SALON C
SALON F SALON E
PECOS SANDIA
SALON H SALON B
LAS
CRUCES
SALON G SALON A
ACOMA
BANQUET OFFICE
REGISTRATION
DESK Second Level
CARLSBAD SANTA FE
Taos
Boardroom
AUDIO VISUAL OFFICE
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2260 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Association of New Mexico

Collaboration: Listening is Key!

June 8, 9, 10, and 11th 2022

Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM

10:45 am – 11:00 am Intermission

• Executive Director - Kimmie Jordan, LMFT, CPRP, LADAC

June 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 2022,

Kimmie Jordan is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and

Kenneth Helberg is an engaging and involved peer in New Mexico,

Santa Fe Room Across from Registration Tables in Foyer E Outside of Ballrooms

4:30 pm to 5:30 Volunteer Meeting

Check In, Visit Exhibitors, Say Hello to Friends and Colleagues!

Workshop #1: Welcome and Keynote - “Collaboration: Listening is Key!”

Break Out Workshops

Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony, & Secretary Election

Comprehensive Community Support Services Worker: Awarded to a Comprehensive Community Support

Board Nominations: (All Positions are up for election)

Workshop #6: Conflict Resolution: The Foundation of Health – Rachel Donovan

Intermission from 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm

snack & coffee provided

Workshop #9: Peek Inside: Food Trays Wait for No One

NAMI Connection Support Group with Pizza and Soda

Cultural Sensitivity In New Mexico

Workshop #12: Conflict Resolution and Principles of Communication – Dawn Koons

Workshop #16: Dialogue on Therapeutic Support Skills - Micah Pearson

Workshop #18: Motivational Interviewing – Andrew Parrish

Lunch on your own

Workshop #25: The Importance of Music In Mental Health– Annette Minnich

Please turn in your Evaluation Forms for Certificates and CEUs

Foyer E Registration Table outside of Ballrooms

The story of Litoi is also the story of every human being,

Hope and Recovery

Thank you for attending the

We look forward to seeing you next year at the

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid is designed to help people

Meeting Space Diagram:

2260 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

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