Master Session Summaries: - Louisiana Counseling



NOTE: Please note that all workshops have limited capacity as indicated at the end of each workshop summary. NASW-LA and the hotel will adhere to these numbers in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Also, note that the workshops have been assigned their room location and that some of the workshops are being held outside of the Hilton Hotel at the Shaw Center in the rooms Hartley/Vey Studio and Hartley/Vey Workshop.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

7:00 am – 12:30 pm Registration/Check-In

7:00 am – 12:30 pm On-Site Office Open

7:30 am – 9:00 am Exhibit Viewing and Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:30 am Opening General Session and Keynote Address Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler, Ph.D., MSW, MPH – Sponsored by NASW National – General.

“Social Work Practice – The Promise, the Passion and the Challenge”

The social work profession has been an integral part of social action for over six decades. This keynote presentation will provide the participants with critical knowledge needed to identity, situate and celebrate key historical contributions of Social Work to issues of social justice, equity and health and human services in the United States. In addition, the presentation will focus on specific examples of ways in which Social Work is an added value service toward the eradication of health and social inequalities and human rights. The presentation will provide and opportunities and challenges facing the profession in competitive health and human service delivery environment. The profession of social work also needed to celebrate and reinforce the many unique contributions of Social Work to issues of human and social justice. Limited to 600. Riverview A & B (1.5 CEU)

10:30 am – 10:45 am Exhibit Viewing and Coffee Break

10:45 am – 12:15 pm Wednesday Plenary Session – Dr. James Hussey, Medicaid Behavioral Health Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals - Clinical

“Taking Control of Your Mental Health: Learning How to Practice Self-Healing Through Mindfulness and Meditation”

This interactive presentation will cover the “stress response,” including how the body reacts to stress. “Stress loading” (a.k.a. allostatic loading), causes of increased stress loads, discursive thought, and medical conditions linked to stress will be discussed. Self-care solutions will be detailed and demonstrated, including the complimentary role of mind-body techniques, which elicit the “relaxation response. Those in attendance will be able to understand causes and types of stress (internal and external); understand how the body reacts to stress, including resulting hormonal, genomic, and anatomical changes related to chronic stress; understand the medical conditions linked to stress; learn the physiologic, genomic and overall health benefits of eliciting the “relaxation response”; learn several self-care/mind-body techniques, which elicit the “relaxation response” and obtain resource listings for free and low cost meditation scripts, apps, and other web-based self-help solutions for managing stress. Limited to 600. Riverview A & B (1.5 CEU)

12:15 pm – 12:45 pm Exhibit Viewing

12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Awards Luncheon – Limited to 500. Riverview A & B

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Exhibit Viewing

2:00 pm – 5:30 pm On-Site Office Open

2:30 pm – 5:45 pm Master Session A (3.0 CEU)

A-1 Working With Suicidal Patients – Core Skills – Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Public Practice; William M. Schmitz Jr, Psy.D.

While the most frequently encountered behavioral emergency (and most distressing outcome) encountered by therapists is suicide, the majority of social workers have insufficient, if any, training in the assessment and treatment of suicidal patients. This 3-hour workshop will not only cover how to appropriately assess suicide risk but also how to work with suicidal patients and specifically address suicidality. Specific attention will be focused on understanding fluid vulnerability theory and the interpersonal theory of suicide, which both have great bearing on suicide risk and treatment. Limited to 100. Governor Room

A-2 GRIEF: Emotionally Charged, and Multi-layered Work – Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Private Practice; Darryl W. Bruno, ACSW, LCSW-BACS and F. David Southern

Grief: Normal reaction to any type of loss. Loss can be a death of a loved one. Loss can also be any type of change or perceived change in physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual status. This workshop will provide the clinician opportunities to explore their own grief experiences and history and to offer treatment practices/strategies for this sensitive, emotionally charged, and multi-layered work. Limited to 50. Victory Room

A-3 Self-Compassion in Therapy – Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Private Practice; G. Meda Killgore, LCSW

Self-compassion can powerfully influence our client’s well-being. Teaching it to clients has lifelong benefits for them personally and in their relationships. Workshop participants learn about the many aspects of self-compassion including: understanding the need, the role of mindfulness, how self-compassion affects strong emotions, self-concept and relationships, the importance of balanced compassion and specific techniques and homework assignments to share with clients to enable them to access self-compassion when needed. Limited to 40. Louisiana Room

A-4 Three “C” and the “D” rules of Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls – Intermediate; Ethical; Pamela L. Ebel, BA, MA, JD

Whether swamped with the increased caseloads and paperwork of public sector practice or dealing with shrinking clientele and the economic roller coaster of private practice social work professionals find themselves in a world very different from the one they entered. This workshop will cast a laser beam on the daily activities that may lead practitioners into the quicksand of ethical violations. The attendees will consider their individual personal and practice management habits as they relate to an ethical work environment, using the NASW Code of Ethics. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Studio Room

A-5 Gender Matters: Ethical Considerations Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations - Intermediate; Ethics; Social Justice/Advocacy; Robin Toler, ATR-BC, LAC; Bradley A. Leger, MPS, Ph.D.

Psycho-pathologizing, an over-utilized, antiquated practice is at odds with public health gains: improving, promoting and maintaining healthy families and communities. Cultural competence, as informed by the NASW Code of Ethics, impacting equity, quality, and accessibility is the antithesis of longstanding injurious health care practices, Further consistent and repeated patterns of trauma against women negatively impact public health outcomes. Pertinent terminology, current events, statistics, clinical innovations, new perspectives on domestic violence, sexual assault, and economic disparity, mental illness, and substance abuse issues will be covered. Limited to 100. Heidelberg Room

A-6 Microaggression 101: The Little Things We Don’t Talk About – Advanced; General; Child Welfare; Social Justice/Advocacy; Cassandra A. Porter, JD; Delores Kennedy-Williams, MS; Michael Fleischman

Microaggressions are brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain individuals because of their group membership. The most common are racial, gender and sexual orientation microaggressions, but what does this look like for the social worker who sees this occur? Will their clients be comfortable work with social workers who unknowingly commit micoaggressions? How do we move away from being offended to learning and making change? Limited to 65. King Room

A-7 Emotional Focused Therapy: Evidence Based Success with Couples –Intermediate/Advanced; Clinical; Marriage and Family; Parker Sternbergh, MHA, LCSW; Steven K. Bordelon; Angela L. Centanni, LCSW; Debbie Wray, LCSW; Michele Louviere, LMFT

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidenced-based approach to work with couples has come to Louisiana! Join the state wide community of professionals who are actively using the approach and supporting one another to effectively heal the multi-stressed couples of Louisiana. Learn about the history and development of the approach, the steps and stages of implementing EFT. Learn about the cycles that couples find themselves in and how to unite the couple to work against negative patterns of interaction. Limited to 90. Capitol Room Same as C-40

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Session 1 (1.5 CEU)

1-8 Legal and Financial Issues When Planning for Long-Term Care – Intermediate; General; Aging/Gerontology; John E. Sirois, JD, MBA, CFP, CIMA, CIMC

With the current trends of increasing life expectancy and aging of our population, the need to plan, provide, and pay for an extended long-term care need will continue to be a key component of elder care. This workshop will provide the participants with an explanation of care options and payment for care by Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, private insurance and private pay. The presentation will examine the details of qualifying for Louisiana Medicaid long-term care and planning situations involving a spouse, exempt resources, transfers, penalties and other planning concepts. The workshop will also include a discussion of planning for diminishing capacity including powers of attorney, advanced directives, and interdiction. Limited to 40. Paramount Room

1-9 What You Should Know About Bleeding Disorders – Basic; Clinical; Health; Edgar Guedry, LCSW-BACS, ACSW, ACHP-SW; Erica Simpson; Donna LeBrun

This workshop will focus on understanding psychosocial needs and issues that arise out of a person/family dealing with a bleeding disorder. Education will be given on various forms of a bleeding disorder such as Hemophilia, Von Willebrand, severe, moderate, inhibitors, etc. A parent will present on what it is like to have a child/children with a bleeding disorder and how the family copes and assist the child to deal with everyday life. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Workshop Room

1-10 Pharmacogenetics: Using Personalized Medicine to Increase the Safety and Efficacy of Patient Treatment – Basic; Clinical; Health; Mental Health; Gus Bonin, LMFT

Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. Workshop participants will learn the basics of pharmacogenetics, how testing is performed, and how test results can identify appropriate medication options and dosing recommendations for patients. Participants will learn about clinical applications and economic implications in the three specialties that gain the most from pharmacogenetics testing today. Associated costs of testing and maximizing financial resources will also be explored. Limited to 30 University Room

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Exhibit Viewing and Refreshment Break

4:15 pm – 5:45 pm Concurrent Session 2 (1.5 CEU)

2-11 Safety Planning & Suicide Prevention – Intermediate; General; Mental Health; Danita LeBlanc, LCSW-BACS

Safety planning for suicidal individuals is part of a comprehensive suicide care plan. Learn what a safety plan is and how to engage the individual at risk for suicide in the process of keeping him/herself safe. The six steps for collaboratively creating a safety plan with an individual at risk for suicide will be presented. The workshop will utilize an interactive format that involves opportunities to practice applying the steps. Limited to 40. Paramount Room

2-12 A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Informed Program for Weight Loss and Other Wellness Choices – Advanced; Clinical; Health; Mark S. DeBord, LCSW

The Beck Diet Solution and The Diet Trap are books from the Beck Institute which outline a variety of behavioral and cognitive exercises to assist people in their efforts to persist in their dieting behaviors. This seminar will focus on an adaptation of those concepts to help people focus on beliefs and attitudes that are barriers to being consistent with their wellness behaviors, whether that is dieting, exercising or other self-care behaviors. It relies on small, attainable steps consistently applied with a daily task designed to challenge faulty thinking that often prevents success in making healthier choice. Limited to 30. University Room

2-13 Improving Lives for Families and Children in Louisiana: Policy Initiatives – Basic; General; Child Welfare; Policy/Research; Robert Gorman, LCSW, ACSW and Ashley Herad

The Earned Income Tax Credit has lifted 10 million people out of poverty since its inception and has enjoyed broad biparitsan support. You will learn how the credit works on the federal level and in Louisiana and why it is important to both preserve and enhance this credit for hard working families. You will also hear about a statewide initiative, the Bread or Stones Campaign, a way for churches and individuals throughout Louisiana to act on the moral obligation to improve our children’s health, reduce their poverty, help them to stay in school and support Louisiana families.

Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Workshop Room

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm NASW-LA Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, March 17, 2016

7:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration/Check-In

7:00 am – 12:00 pm On-Site Office Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am Exhibit Viewing and Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:30 am Thursday Plenary Session – Sophia F. Dziegielewski, Ph.D.,

LCSW – Clinical

Change Starts with Us: Effective Communication, Making a Difference and Having Other People Notice

This workshop is designed to help social workers “take charge” by increasing their own power for successful communication. Information covered includes learning how to identify your own learning styles and that of others. Particular emphasis is placed on taking this information and using it to increase your communication skills and maximize your meaning across to all types of audience, including our clients. Communicating with Adult Learners and Understanding How We Learn Learning styles, personality types and behavior: Type A and Type B Auditory/Visual and Kinesthetic Learning what type are YOU? What Style do others have? Ways to increase your communication Effectiveness. Limited to 600. Riverview A & B (1.5 CEU)

9:30 am – 9:45 am Exhibit Viewing and Coffee Break

9:45 am – 11:15 am Concurrent Session 3 (1.5 CEU)

3-14 School Social Work Network Meeting

The School Social Work Network will facilitate a discussion related to current issues involving school social workers. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Workshop Room

3-15 Social Worker’s Self Concept and Emotional Intelligence in the Helping Relationship – Basic; General; Professional Relationships; Dr. Jeanine C. Bozeman, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS and Loretta G. Rivers, Ph.D., LCSW

The presenters of the topic believe that the worker’s self-concept and emotional intelligence affect either positively or negatively the worker/client relationship. Therefore they desire to encourage worker to examine their own present assumptions about the relationship of these two components to the worker/client relationship and to evaluate these two concepts in their own client relationships. In addition, they desire to challenge workers to improve these two concepts in their own client/worker relationships. Limited to 40. Louisiana Room

3-16 Mental Health Courts: Building a Better Justice Response to Mental Illness – Intermediate; General; Corrections/Forensic/Justice; Mental Health; Angela R. Wood, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS, CCS, C-CATODSW

The number of individuals with mental illness who come in contact with the criminal justice system is staggering. A 2006 federal study found that up to 64% of people in jail displayed symptoms or had a history of a mental disorder. Of those on probation, individuals with a mental disorder were nearly twice as likely to have their supervision revoked. Mental health courts (MHCs) are one response to address the mentally ill offender. This workshop will discuss the goals of MHCs, differences between MHCs and Drug Courts, and describe the current Behavioral Health Court program of the 22nd JDC in Covington, Louisiana. Limited to 65. King Room

3-17 Ethical, Legal, and Strategic Issues for Social Workers in Holistic Juvenile Defense Settings – Intermediate; Ethics; Corrections/Forensic/Juvenile Justice; Heather Kindschy, LCSW, MPH; Margaret Samra, LCSW; Meghan Garvey, JD

This session will focus on both the holistic defense model and legislative advocacy of the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights and the challenges social workers in this setting face. The session will address some of the more difficult intersections of the legal and social work professions that can arise in interdisciplinary work and the ways in which LCCR successfully works through them. Panelists will discuss specific issues such expressed interest versus best interest, mandatory reporting, and confidentiality and privilege. We will be addressing how work on multi-disciplinary legal/social work teams brought conflicting ethics to the forefront and how social workers relied on the NASW Code of Ethics to address the situation and later to inform Louisiana legislation to alleviate the conflict. Limited to 150. Heidelberg Room

3-18 Provider Updates from the Beneficiary and Family Centered Care – Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) and the Medicare Administration Contractor (MAC) for Louisiana – Basic; General; Administration/Management; Lisa Stansbury, MHSA; Glenda Thorton, Novitas Solutions

An overview of the CMS Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization Scope of Work in Louisiana which may impact your Medicare patient population’s care delivered in inpatient acute, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation, home health and hospice levels of care. This includes a discussion of the various Medicare patient rights to discharge appeals, quality of care complaints and Immediate Advocacy. This workshop will also provide an overview of the latest Medicare coverage and billing updates and hot topics. Limited to 100. Governor Room

3-19 The Emergency Room: A Wealth of Opportunity for Social Work – Intermediate; Clinical; Health; Mental Health; Holly M. McKenney, LCSW-BACS, DSW Candidate 2017

In the fast paced environment of the Emergency Room (ER), there are many missed opportunities for social work intervention. These missed opportunities can result in increased hospital readmissions, unnecessary admissions, and result in the misuse of the ER as a primary care or social services clinic. Opportunities for psychosocial triage and “modified” outpatient social services will be discussed and explored as means of improving patient care and satisfaction, preserving hospital resources, and decompressing the ER volume. Limited to 60. Victory Room Same as 9-60

3-20 Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Social Group Work Sessions! – Intermediate; Clinical; Aging/Gerontology; Child Welfare; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Corrections/Forensic/Juvenile Justice; Marriage and Family; Mental Health; Private Practice; School Social Work; Marvin Clifford, Ph.D., LCSW

This presentation will focus on DBT concepts and interventions for social group work as a method various client age children, adolescents and adults will discuss and DBT concepts applied using social group work as the context. Mindfulness, Destress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Relationships, and the Middle Path are the areas of DBT that will be focused on. Application of specific client problems using a DSM-V diagnosis will be highlighted. The context of intervention will be groups. Limited to 30. University Room

3-21 Combat Social Work in Vietnam: Lessons for Iraq/Afghanistan/Civilian Trauma –Understanding and Interventions, Both Military and Civilian; Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Trauma-Related Practice, Ray Scurfield, DSW, LCSW, ACSW

This workshop describes the presenter’s experiences and perspectives as a Social Work Officer on one of the Army’s two psychiatric teams in Vietnam, salient influences pre-war/during the war/post-war, the clinical lessons learned in understanding and treating psychiatric casualties of war, the relevance to civilian trauma per the presenter’s experiences post-Katrina and in private practice and the salient role of the trauma survivor’s relationship with community/country as a legitimate focus of the healing process. Limited to 90. Capitol Room

3-22 Working with Couples is Fun!?? – EFT – A Healing Roadmap to Intimacy – Intermediate, Clinical; Marriage and Family; Private Practice; Steven K. Bordelon, MSW, LCSW; Tanya Radecker, MS, RN, LPC-S, EFT Certified; Patt Aptaker, Ph.D.

Working with couples in distress can be challenging, overwhelming, and discouraging. Even the most trained clinician can become disheartened in helping an escalated couple. Couples in distress don’t seem to be able to use skills such as “Fair Fighting” or “I messages” when their feelings are wounded. Viewing couples through an attachment lens brings chaos into focus. EFT is based on Attachment Theory. We thought that theory only applied to parent-child bonding, but we now know it is applicable to couples. When couples argue, the bond is threatened and a partner will protest. Although the bond threat for couples is not life and death, like for an infant, it feels like life and death emotionally. We need that connection in this age of isolationism. Couples argue using the same dysfunctional pattern over and over. It doesn’t matter if the fight is about jealousy, money, sex, or anything else, they employ the same circular dance they can’t escape, with brings the same terrible results. EFT provides the skills necessary to stop the destructive cycles and establish true intimacy and passion. EFT addresses what is really going on under the surface. Accessing the primary, and often unacknowledged, emotions is essential to stop the craziness of the reoccurring patterns of communication. Through a defined 3 stage process, an EFT clinician helps couples find exits from their old pattern of arguing by accessing the softer, primary emotions instead of the harder secondary emotions, like anger. Change to emotions and you change the dance Three seasoned therapists, with over 75 years of clinical experience and now all certified in EFT, will share how this therapy has transformed their couple counseling. Their panel presentation will include a discussion of how EFT is research proven to be 70-90% effective with couples. Participants will be introduced to the 3 stage, structured EFT process, as an outline of skills in working with couples in distress. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Studio Room Same as 7-49

3-23 Social Workers – The Elder Abuse Safety Net – Basic; General; Aging/Gerontology; Marriage and Family; Social Justice/Advocacy; Ralph A. O’Neal

This class will offer insight into the nature of Elder Abuse and provide vital information for social workers to intervene and prevent victimization of the elderly. The presentation will also include the basic tenets of Louisiana law regarding Elder Abuse, including the reporting requirements for social workers. The concept of “Undue Influence” will be presented to give social workers a perspective on the manipulation of elders that leads to exploitation and abuse. Limited to 40. Paramount Room

11:15 am – 11:45 am Exhibit Viewing

11:45 am – 1:30 pm Business and Networking Luncheon – General

The purpose of the Business and Network meeting is to update the membership of NASW-LA and other social workers on the status of the association.  We provide the participants with an overview of the profession in the state.  Limited to 500. Riverview A & B (1.5 CEU)

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Exhibit Viewing

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm On-Site Office Open

2:00 pm – 5:15 pm Master Session B (3.0 CEU)

B-24 Updates from LABSWE – Advanced; Ethical; Judith Haspel, LCSW, LMFT; Yolanda Burnom, LCSW, MSW; Emily DeAngelo

This will be an interactive workshop with audience participation. The audience will be given an ethics test and will learn about new and proposed rule changes and the panel will present some complex ethical issues and there will be opportunity for the audience to process the application of the law and rules to various possible infractions thereof. Limited to 100. Governor Room

B-25 Treating Sexual Trauma – Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Private Practice; Laura Campbell, LCSW, LMFT

Understanding the neurobiology and essential evaluation processes for sexual trauma are essential for anyone treating or advocating for clients affected by this form of violence. Recognizing the unique characteristics between single episode and ongoing abuse will assist recognizing the unique characteristics between single episode and ongoing abuse will assist in preparing your client for treatment and establishing a realistic prognosis. Utilizing rapid therapies, including EMDR can provide quick relief and reduce retraumatization of the client. This workshop will focus on practical methods to assist therapists in treating sexual trauma. Limited to 60. Victory Room

B-26 Getting a Good Night’s Sleep: Assessment, Treatment and Practice Implications – Intermediate; Clinical; Sophia F. Dziegielewski, Ph.D., LCSW

This workshop is designed to cover the basics on how to enhance sleep, stressing the ways “lack of” or “disturbed” sleep can affect mental health and human performance in both children and adults. The basics for completing the diagnostic assessment related to several common sleep disorders and the subsequent treatment planning and intervention strategy will be covered. Practice application will be explored stressing the supportive role that social work professionals can take in understanding and treating such common conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on recognition of mental health attitudes and behaviors that can be directly linked to problematic sleep patterns. Limited to 150. Heidelberg Room

B-27 Ethics and Communication: A Healthy Perspective – Intermediate; Ethics; Kay Clemons, MSW, LCSW-BACS

Ethics and communication are closely correlated concepts that are crucial elements for a successful social worker. The purpose of this workshop is to identify NASW’S stance on ethical communication and the habits of healthy listening techniques, using the NASW Code of Ethics. Attention to healthy boundary-setting, active listening techniques, and ethics are all parts of an ethically appropriate social worker to patient relationship. This workshop offers techniques and open class participation to bring new perspectives and revive forgotten techniques. Limited to 100. Governor Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Workshop Room

B-28 Recruiting Adoptive Families for Children of Color – Stop the Insanity! – Advanced; General; Child Welfare; Social Justice/Advocacy; Cassandra A. Porter, JD; Delores Kennedy-Williams, MS; Michael Fleischman, BS

Insanity is defined as “doing the same thing over and over again while yet expecting a different outcome.” How many of our recruitment plans are insane? How many of our match events are insane? Do we know how to move past insanity to successful outcomes for our children? Limited to 90. Capitol Room

B-29 Self-Care: The Heart of All Healthcare: Healing Others, Helping Ourselves – Intermediate; Clinical; Administration/Management; Health; Mental Health; Public Health; Toni Bankston, LCSW, BACS

This workshop will introduce participants to the possibilities available to them by integrating mine-body medicine into their daily professional lives as well as integrating this model as a staff wellness program into systems, such as hospitals, schools and trauma-focused treatment centers. The workshop will include exercises that will expand the participant’s toolkit both in enhancing their own self-care as well as working with trauma-exposed populations. Several examples of application of this model will be highlighted including group work with children and teens at a local Child Advocacy Center (CAC), integration of wellness programs in a Hospital System. And use in international war and disaster settings. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Studio Room Same as D-56

B-30 Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Philosophy and Application – Advanced; Clinical; Mental Health; Mark S. DeBord, LCSW

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) was developed by Albert Ellis, Ph.D., in the 1950s and is one of the premier Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) which has been well researched. The ABC model developed by Albert Ellis has been used extensively in many of the CBT models and is an effective way to conceptualize how people come to react emotionally and behaviorally to their circumstances. REBT is based on the philosophical premise that it is not the external circumstances that people experience that cause emotional disturbance, but the interpretation and evaluation that the person attributes to them. REBT is a practical, logical model that is highly steeped in philosophy. It is flexible enough to enable the therapist to adjust interventions to client need and preference. Limited to 40. Louisiana Room

B-31 The Social Worker’s Role with Terminally Ill Clients – Intermediate; Clinical; Edgar Guedry, LCSW-BACS, ACSW, ACHP-SW; Demetria Ally, RN; Angelle Barras, LMSW

This workshop will focus on working with the terminally ill patient and his/her caregiver utilizing various therapeutic techniques and coping strategies, case scenarios will be utilized regulations will be reviewed pertaining to the social work field and keeping current with compliance. Signs and symptoms of a dying patient will be reviewed so as the social worker attending will have the knowledge base to assist the patient/caregiver deal appropriately. Limited to 65. King Room

B-32 Sexual Addiction/Compulsion – Basic; Clinical; Mental Health; Addiction; Eddie Windham, LCSW

This workshop will include recent research on sexual addiction, including Internet pornography. Attendees will learn diagnostic criteria, differences between sexual addicts and sexual offenders, stages of addiction, treatment options, and risks of cross addictions for all addicts. Things to consider when working with a partner of a sex addict will also be covered. Limited to 40. Paramount Room Same as C-44

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Session 4 (1.5 CEU)

4-33 Planning for Persons with a Disability – Intermediate; General; Aging/Gerontology; John E. Sirois, JD, MBA, CFP, CIMA, CIMC

Creating a care plan for a person with a disability is critical to help ensure their wellbeing. This workshop will provide the participants with an explanation of governmental programs for persons with a disability including Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, and Social Security Disability Income. The presentation will examine the details of qualifying for Medicaid and SSI in Louisiana and how special needs trusts and ABLE accounts help maintain eligibility. The presentation will explain the need for parents of children with a disability to plan ahead to ensure their child has sufficient resources and proper care after the parents are deceased or no longer able to provide care,. The workshop will also include a discussion of powers of attorney, advanced directives, and interdiction. Limited to 40. University Room

4-34 Developing Rapport: Therapeutic Techniques to Engage the School-Aged Child – Basic; Clinical; Angela V. Huval, MSW, LCSW

Building rapport with clients is one of the most important therapeutic skills to possess. Keeping a child focused and engaged in therapy can be a challenge. Creative, play therapy techniques can help a child effectively participant in therapy. Participants will take a glimpse of the therapeutic relationship through the eyes of a child by evaluating the development of the child, utilizing play therapy activities, and master skills to conduct interviews with special populations. Limited to 30. Academy Room

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Exhibit Viewing and Refreshment Break

3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Session 5 (1.5 CEU)

5-35 Student Presentation – Basic; General; Ruth T. Weinzettle, Ph.D., LCSW

Sponsored by the Louisiana Council on Social Work Education, this workshop features exemplary papers completed by students at Louisiana’s schools of social work. All social work programs in the State of Louisiana are invited to submit one outstanding student paper to be considered for presentation. Through review by a committee, the top three papers are selected and presentations are made in this workshop. Topics reflect current issues in the field of social work. Limited to 30. Academy Room

5-36 Louisiana Platform for Children – Basic; General; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Social Justice/Advocacy; Sherry S. Guarisco, M.Ed.

In an effort to inform elected officials, policymakers and citizens of Louisiana about issues facing children, child advocacy organizations combined their expertise to develop the Platform for Children. This workshop will discuss child health, social-emotional issues, early childhood education, juvenile justice, developmental disabilities, family economic stability and child welfare services. Recommendations to improve child outcomes will be shared, including budget recommendations.

Limited to 40. University Room

Benefits of NASW-LA Membership

1. Be a part of the largest organization of professional social workers in the United States. We have over 130,000 in U.S. and Louisiana has 1,950 members.

2. Since we are accessible on more of a local level, there is more opportunity to go to educational and networking meetings and conferences.

3. Great way to build your network of colleagues and friends.

4. Plus, for members only, you get many discounts and services, such as workshops and annual conference, car rental, hotel, credit cards, etc.

5. NASW has a liability insurance that can cover you if there should ever be a time that a client may file a grievance.

6. There is also other insurance offered including group term life, long-term liability, hospital daily cash, or accidental death & dismemberment.

7. NASW gets involved in legislative issues that affect their members and the member’s clients. We also, have PACE (Political Action Candidate Election) to help elect people to political office that has the same type of values that the social work profession needs.

 

Join NASW On-Line at or fill out the Membership Application and mail it to the National Office at

750 First Street NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20002-4241.

NOTE: Attach a copy of the completed Membership Application to your Annual Conference Registration form to ensure that you receive the membership price.

Friday, March 18, 2016

7:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration/Check-In

7:00 am – 1:00 pm On-Site Office Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am Exhibit Viewing and Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:30 am Friday Plenary Session – Nancy Sidell, BA, MSW, M.A. Ph.D., author of Social Work Documentation. Clinical

Ten Dirty Secrets About Social Work Documentation – This plenary session will focus on little-discussed secrets about social work documentation. The history of recording in the profession and the current state of documentation today will be explored, along with research findings and anecdotal stories about professional social work case recording. Suggestions regarding the future of social work documentation will also be provided. Interwoven throughout the presentation, Dr. Sidell will share secrets about documentation that are rarely discussed in professional circles. This session is designed to energize participants and to raise awareness regarding the role we all share in social work documentation.

Limited to 600. Riverview A & B (1.5 CEU)

9:30 am – 9:45 am Exhibit Viewing

9:45 am – 1:00 pm Master Session C (3.0 CEU)

C-37 Making Choices: Problem Solving Strategies for Families in Crisis – Basic; General; Child Welfare; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; School Social Work; Jacenta (Jay) Settoon, RSW

The present culture is all about crisis. Work environments, consumers of services, personal life changes including the hourly mass media reports of local and global crises, demand learning simple and specific strategies in making choices that move us forward to make functional choices. This workshop shall review, reflect and renew specific strategies designed to help professionals working with families. Limited to 40. Paramount Room

C-38 PTSD and Evidence Based Therapies – Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Laurie Guillory, MSW, LCSW-BACS; Kelley Pears, Ph.D.; Dana Rippy, MSW, LCSW

The purpose of this workshop is to help the participant be able to properly diagnose Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Participants will learn which disorders are commonly co-occurring with PTSD. Participants will learn about the evidence based practices available for the treatment of this disorder. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat PTSED. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Studio Room

C-39 Fun With Ethics: You Can Be A Good Example Or A Horrible Warning – Advanced; Ethics; Joseph V. Keegan, LCSW

Using research and available public information, this ethics seminar will summarize some of the different types of ethical mistakes made by social workers. It will provide a framework for evaluating potential ethical dilemmas. Finally, it will apply group discussion to modify hypothetical cases to make them more and less ethical. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of the NASW Code of Ethics, . Limited to 100. Heidelberg Room

C-40 Emotional Focused Therapy: Evidence Based Success with Couples –Intermediate/Advanced; Clinical; Marriage and Family; Parker Sternbergh, MHA, LCSW; Steven K. Bordelon; Angela L. Centanni, LCSW; Debbie Wray, LCSW; Michele Louviere, LMFT

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidenced based approach to work with couples has come to Louisiana! Join the state wide community of professionals who are actively using the approach and supporting one another to effectively heal the multi-stressed couples of Louisiana. Learn about the history and development of the approach, the steps and stages of implementing EFT. Learn about the cycles that couples find themselves in and how to unite the couple to work against negative patterns of interaction. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Workshop Room Same as A-7

C-41 Anger-The Beast Within a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Therapeutic Fables Approach – Advanced; Clinical; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; School Social Work; G. Bert Allain LCSW

Most children and many adults see their emotion of anger as being outside their control and the result of external factors. This workshop will consider the core irrational beliefs that frequently are at the base of destructive anger and provide tools to help youth and even adults identify, challenge and change those beliefs. Participants will be provided CBT therapeutic fables to use in a supportive, non-threatening manner to help clients change “The Beast Within”. Limited to 30. University Room Same as A-7

C-42 Clinical Social Work with Clients at Midlife: A Jungian Perspective – Intermediate; Clinical; Mental Health; Linda Kelly Woodruff, MSW, DSW, ACSW

Through lecture, group exercises and discussion, this workshop will offer an understanding of the needs challenges, opportunities and strengths of many clients at midlife from the perspective of the psychology and philosophy of C.G. Jung. Participants will learn techniques and skills useful to clinical work such as active imagination, dream work, spirituality and religion, and projection. Knowledge and skills in resource development and referral to adjunct sources to support clinical work will be addressed. Limited to 50. Capitol Room

C-43 Leadership in The 21st Century: A Fresh Look At How To Motivate People – Intermediate; General; Administration/Management; Alan B. Kirk, LCSW, Ph.D.

Social work agencies struggle with poor morale, staff burn out, inconsistent quality, and un-empowered leaders. Many agencies are impaired by long standing staff problems. We are all overwhelmed with the ever present “too many consumers and not enough resources” Leadership within these impaired organizations can be both frustrating and discouraging. This workshop will explore the concept of a warrior leader and use this perspective to help people mobilize passion and motivation within human service organizations. Limited to 65. King Room

C-44 Sexual Addiction/Compulsion – Basic; Clinical; Mental Health; Addiction; Eddie Windham, LCSW

This workshop will include recent research on sexual addiction, including Internet pornography. Attendees will learn diagnostic criteria, differences between sexual addicts and sexual offenders, stages of addiction, treatment options, and risks of cross addictions for all addicts. Things to consider when working with a partner of a sex addict will also be covered. Limited to 60. Victory Room Same as B-32

C-45 Adverse Childhood Experiences: What Social Workers Need to Know – Basic; Clinical; Health; Mental Health; Public Health; Social Justice/Advocacy; Betsy Wilks, LCSW-BACS, ACSW, BCD

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest investigations ever conducted to assess associations between childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being. The study is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente’s Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego. This workshop will provide an explanation of the neurobiology that explains why and how trauma and ACE’s impact our lives so powerfully. Social workers are uniquely positioned to be participants in utilizing this data and science to create ways to improve health and increase resiliency. We will explore implications for our profession and ways we might become key players in creating healthy sustainable empowerment strategies and change. Limited to 40. Louisiana Room

9:45 am – 11:15 am Concurrent Session 6 (1.5 CEU)

6-46 Pharmacogenetics: Using Personalized Medicine to Increase the Safety and Efficacy of Patient Treatment – Basic; Clinical; Health; Mental Health; Gus Bonin, LMFT

Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. Workshop participants will learn the basics of pharmacogenetics, how testing is performed, and how test results can identify appropriate medication options and dosing recommendations for patients. Participants will learn about clinical applications and economic implications in the three specialties that gain the most from pharmacogenetics testing today. Associated costs of testing and maximizing financial resources will also be explored. Limited to 40. Governor Room Same as 1-10

6-47 Improving Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health – State and National Directions – Basic; General; Policy/Research; Public Health; Amy Zapata, MPH

This presentation will encompass highlights from Louisiana’s 2015 Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Needs Assessment, and the state and national public health priorities for woman, children, and children and youth with special health care needs. Participants will learn about the major programs and cross-sector initiatives through OPH. The emerging science and frameworks underlying the priorities will be discussed, including early brain development, toxic stress, lifecourse, and effects to understand the drivers of disparities. Limited to 30. Academy Room

11:15 am – 11:30 am Exhibit Viewing and Coffee Break

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Concurrent Session 7 (1.5 CEU)

7-48 Understanding the Mandated Reporter Role – Basic; General; Child Welfare; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Linda Carter, LCSW-BACS; Leslie Lyons, LMSW

Attendees will understand the definition of mandated reporter responsibilities under Louisiana law. Attendees will be able to recognize child maltreatment and high risk children. Attendees will understand how to handle disclosures when received by a child. Attendees will learn the process of reporting abuse and neglect. Attendees will understand the information necessary to make a mandated report of abuse and neglect. Limited to 30. Governor Room

7-49 Working with Couples is Fun!?? – EFT – A Healing Roadmap to Intimacy – Intermediate, Clinical; Marriage and Family; Private Practice; Steven K. Bordelon, MSW, LCSW; Tanya Radecker, MS, RN, LPC-S, EFT Certified; Patt Aptaker, Ph.D.

Working with couples in distress can be challenging, overwhelming, and discouraging. Even the most trained clinician can become disheartened in helping an escalated couple. Couples in distress don’t seem to be able to use skills such as “Fair Fighting” or “I messages” when their feelings are wounded. Viewing couples through an attachment lens brings chaos into focus. EFT is based on Attachment Theory. We thought that theory only applied to parent-child bonding, but we now know it is applicable to couples. When couples argue, the bond is threatened and a partner will protest. Although the bond threat for couples is not life and death, like for an infant, it feels like life and death emotionally. We need that connection in this age of isolationism. Couples argue using the same dysfunctional pattern over and over. It doesn’t matter if the fight is about jealousy, money, sex, or anything else, they employ the same circular dance they can’t escape, with brings the same terrible results. EFT provides the skills necessary to stop the destructive cycles and establish true intimacy and passion. EFT addresses what is really going on under the surface. Accessing the primary, and often unacknowledged, emotions is essential to stop the craziness of the reoccurring patterns of communication. Through a defined 3 stage process, an EFT clinician helps couples find exits from their old pattern of arguing by accessing the softer, primary emotions instead of the harder secondary emotions, like anger. Change to emotions and you change the dance. Three seasoned therapists, with over 75 years of clinical experience and now all certified in EFT, will share how this therapy has transformed their couple counseling. Their panel presentation will include a discussion of how EFT is research proven to be 70-90% effective with couples. Participants will be introduced to the 3 stage, structured EFT process, as an outline of skills in working with couples in distress. Limited to 30. Academy Room Same as 3-22

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch on Your Own

2:00 pm – 5:15 pm On-Site Office Open

2:00 pm – 5:15 pm Master Session D (3.0 CEU)

D-50 Ethics and Risk Management in the New Era of Social Work – Intermediate; Ethics; Yvonne M. Chase, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW

This session, developed especially for social workers, is sponsored by NASW Assurance Services, Inc. (ASI) of Frederick, MD, and describes the most significant malpractice risks in social work today and numerous methods of mitigating and reducing one’s risk of being sued for malpractice. The presentation is intended for social workers in all settings and positions, not just the clinical, therapeutic mental health setting. The session will cover key concepts in risk management, such as confidentiality and its exceptions, duty to warn, and informed consent. The seminar will reveal the major reasons why social workers are sued and what you can do about those risks. We will define what constitutes a malpractice case and emphasize important recordkeeping issues, guidelines for supervision, special tips for clinical and private practitioners, and brief you about your malpractice insurance, its special features and implications for your practice. A free attendee toolkit will be distributed at the workshop which contains information about ASI, the workshop presenters, resources for managing your malpractice risk, insurance FAQs, and insurance applications. Limited to 100. Heidelberg Room

D-51 Reincarnation: An Introduction From A Clinician’s Perspective – Basic; Clinical; Mental Health; Clinical Theory; Gary Tiemann, LCSW

This workshop is intended to promote and familiarize social workers with the topic of reincarnation. It is specifically useful to psychotherapists since many are running into this in their work. Reincarnation is currently controversial in our profession and this workshop intends to promote a legitimate discussion of the theories and hypothesis associated with the topic. This will include a review of some of the literature as well as a presentation of some of my own cases. Limited to 40. Paramount Room

D-52 Mapping Your Story – Intermediate; Clinical; Marriage and Family; Kay Clemons, MSW, LCSW-BACS

Social workers have many experiences both professional and personal. The purpose of this workshop is to allow social workers to identify the many aspects of their life and identify the correlation to their practice. Although many therapists encourage journaling for their clients, How many journal their own experiences? A retrospective glance into the life of the social worker may allow the social worker o freshen their perspective and approach to client care. Limited to 30. University Room

D-53 Clinical Considerations in Adoption Practice – Intermediate; Clinical; Child Welfare; Paula C. Davis, LCSW-BACS; Stephanie Sterling, LCSW; Devon Harrigill, LCSW; Mary M. McKee, MSW, LMSW.

Though adoption is a positive way to provide children with the stability of a permanent family, can also be complicated by factors such as grief/loss, racial/ethnic identity, navigating relationships with birth families, and histories that may include abuse, neglect, or institutionalization. In this presentation, you will hear professionals with extensive adoption experience discuss common, yet often overlooked clinical issues that are present in our work with birth parents, adopted people, and adoptive parents. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Workshop Room

D-54 Child Sexual Abuse: Myths and Facts About Young Victims – Basic; Clinical; Child Welfare; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Michele M. Many, LCSW, BACS

Participants will discuss current statistics on child sexual abuse, current research on disclosure patterns, recantation, and offender characteristics. Common myths and misconceptions will also be identified to support best practices with younger children who have been sexually abused. Family, evidence-based or informed treatment options will be identified to assist in appropriate referral or treatment of these young survivors. Supporting research citations will be included to provide attendees with reference materials for further reading. Limited to 90. Capitol Room

D-55 Challenging the Status Quo as Allies for LGBTQ+ Clients – Intermediate; Clinical; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Social Justice/Advocacy; Capi A. Landreneau, LCSW, CGP

This workshop will provide in depth knowledge and clinical skills for working with clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other groups of sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+). Risk and protective factors, evidence based theory of treatment, cultural differences and challenges will be presented. Concepts and terminology in the areas of orientation, bias and gender will be discussed and explored utilizing interactive discussion and activities. Limited to 65. King Room

D-56 Self-Care-The Heart of All Healthcare: Healing Others, Helping Ourselves – Intermediate; Clinical; Administration/Management; Health; Mental Health; Public Health; Toni Bankston, LCSW, BACS

This workshop will introduce participants to the possibilities available to them by integrating mine-body medicine into their daily professional lives as well as integrating this model as a staff wellness program into systems, such as hospitals, schools and trauma-focused treatment centers. The workshop will include exercises that will expand the participant’s toolkit both in enhancing their own self-care as well as working with trauma-exposed populations. Several examples of application of this model will be highlighted including groupwork with children and teens at a local CAC, integration of wellness programs in a Hospital System. And use in international war and disaster settings. Limited to 100. Shaw Center Hartley/Vey Studio Room Same as B-29

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Session 8 (1.5 CEU)

8-57 Foster Care In Louisiana – Basic; General; Child Welfare; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Toni Buxton, MSW, LCSW, BACS; Karen Faulk, Ph.D., LCSW

The participant will have a greater appreciation of the children in Louisiana served by the Foster Care system, and how those services are delivered in accordance with legal and practice standards.

Limited to 100. Governor Room

8-58 Co-Occurring Disorders and Gambling – Basic; Clinical; Mental Health; Quinetta Rowley Womack, LAC, CCGC, CCS

Health Care providers traditionally narrow their scope of practice by focusing on individual or program specialties. More than 60% of individuals present for care in the behavioral health industry with co-occurring disorders. Addiction providers are seeing an increased rate of persons suffering from multiple cognitive, emotional and /or behavioral conditions. The session will provide an overview of the occurrence of gambling disorder in the behavioral health population and a framework for improving treatment outcomes. Participants will gain an increased knowledge base on tools for brief and in-depth assessment of gambling disorder, benefits of treatment in relation to other issues, and treatment and relapse prevention options. Limited to 40. Louisiana Room

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Exhibit Viewing and Refreshment Break

3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Session 9 (1.5 CEU)

9-59 Teaming for Permanency – Intermediate, General; Child Welfare; Children, Adolescents & Young Adults; Nell Aucoin, MSW, LCSW

The learner will understand the importance of building teams of support around families to achieve safer living environments for their children, so the family unit can be successfully maintained. Participants will have a greater appreciation of the importance of family engagement and empowerment in decision making processes as part of involuntary working relationships to effectively achieve lasting change. Limited to 40. Louisiana Room

9-60 The Emergency Room: A Wealth of Opportunity for Social Work – Intermediate; Clinical; Health; Mental Health; Holly M. McKenney, LCSW-BACS, DSW Candidate 2017

In the fast paced environment of the Emergency Room (ER), there are many missed opportunities for social work intervention. These missed opportunities can result in increased hospital readmissions, unnecessary admissions, and result in the misuse of the ER as a primary care or social services clinic. Opportunities for psychosocial triage and “modified” outpatient social services will be discussed and explored as means of improving patient care and satisfaction, preserving hospital resources, and decompressing the ER volume. Limited to 100. Governor Room Same as 3-19

NOTE: Upon arrival at the Hilton Hotel for the 2016 NASW-LA Annual Conference on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 7:30 am – 10:30 am, attendees that have pre-registered either by registering online, via mail or fax may pick up their packets in the University Room of the hotel.

After 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 all packets will be in the Hotel’s Board Room where the NASW-LA Chapter Office will be located.

All onsite registrations are conducted in the Hotel’s Board Room where the NASW-LA Chapter Office is located.

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AWARDS LUNCHEON

Presentation of Annual Leadership Awards

Please visit our website at for nomination forms

and criteria. The information is located under Leadership.

OR

Check with your Regional Chair for more information

Deadline for submitting nominations is January 29, 2016

The luncheon is included with the conference registration fee for Members, but members must pre-register by checking the appropriate box on the registration form .

Full Time Students and Unemployed Social Worker Members,

as well as, Non-Members may attend for an additional

$25.00 luncheon fee at time of registration.

NASW-LA Business Luncheon:

Report to the Membership

Presiding: Latonya Charles, Board President

and the Executive Committee

The luncheon is included with the conference registration fee for Members, but members must pre-register by checking the

appropriate box on the registration form .

Full Time Students and Unemployed Social Worker Members,

as well as, Non-members may attend for an additional

$25.00 luncheon fee at time of registration.

T-SHIRT DAY

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Wear NASW T-Shirts to be

eligible for prizes!

A new T-shirt design is available

at the

NASW logo sales booth,

along with some NASW logo items.

Continuing Education Requirements

Registered Social Workers, Certified Social Workers, Licensed Masters Social Workers, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers are required by law to collect at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education in approved programs each year with three (3) hours of ethics every two years. For the LCSW, ten (10) of the twenty (20) hours must be of clinical content including diagnosis and treatment. The current collection period is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Beginning July 1, 2008, first time Board Approved Clinical Supervisors (BACS) must complete six and one half (6.5) hours of LABSWE approved clinical supervision education. All other Board Approved Clinical Supervisors (BACS) must complete three (3) hours of continuing education in clinical supervision every two years. Workshops are designated as ethical, clinical, general and supervision in content and meet the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiner requirements for licensure renewal.

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