2023 Conference
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Workshop Presentations
Neurodiversity Panel Discussion: Perspectives of Autism - Magellan Behavioral Health
The panel discussion is an open and safe space to discuss aspects of disability in the context of a social model. The panel includes clinicians, educators, community based organizations, law enforcement, and individuals or family members. Magellan will describe new tools available to guide people to healthy, vibrant lives.
Opening Pathways to Hope and Healing; Holding Hope for Those Who Cannot Hold It for Themselves - Lee and Dennis Horton
*Sponsored by Step by Step, Inc.*
Working through and dealing with the experiences they had in prison led them to finding WRAP, which was a recovery tool that would essentially change their lives. This talk will center around how the Horton brothers learned to utilize WRAP to not only change their own trajectory, but also the course of many other inmates around them.
Recovery Specialist, Case Management, and Counseling - MARS
This presentation will help social workers and other helping professionals understand how to utilize different services i.e., CRS. This presentation will also assist the helping professional to ensure they are making available to those in treatment the various services that are available to them. The session objectives are to (1) provide community members and other professionals with a clear understanding of how case managers, counselors, and certified recovery specialists work together as a treatment team, as well as understand the importance of each role to an individual’s recovery.
You Can Become an LGBTQ + Advocate - Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Lazy or ambitious? Out or stealth? Queer or a queer ally? No matter how you describe yourself, there are many ways that you can take action to become a better advocate for LGBTQ+ people. In this interactive workshop we will explore what an advocate is and the actions big and small that you can take to make a difference!
Journey of the ACT Teams - Horizon House
The presentation will take us through the memory lanes of the birth of ACT teams. It will highlight, its necessity, logistics, challenges and evolution through the years. It will highlight the current model of care, how it functions and integrates various disciplines. It will provide evidence based data to support its necessity and role in preventing suicides, violence, and repeated hospitalizations. Lastly, the workshop will discuss future prospects and challenges.
Artificial Intelligence: Innovations in Youth Mental Health - St. Luke's University Hospital
In this discussion, we delve into the strengths and potential pitfalls of AI technology as we examine its promising applications in youth mental health. Discover how AI can be a cutting edge innovation and explore the challenges that may come along the way.
Integrative Community Therapy: Mobilizing the Power of Communities to Heal Themselves [Lunch and Learn]
*Sponsored by Lehigh County Mental Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network*
Our society is facing a mental health emergency and our usual approach is overwhelmed: we need innovation. Integrated Community Therapy is a groundbreaking large group method of helping people help themselves and each other through the power of dialogic emotional expression. This presentation will discuss the method, what it might do for us and how it is being introduced to the community; a demonstration of ICT will be part of the presentation.
Question, Persuade, & Response: Three Steps to Prevent Suicide - New Vitae
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify risk for and protective factors against suicide. They will learn the techniques and science behind three crucial steps to prevent suicide (QPR, clinical suicide risk assessment, and evidenced based treatments for the suicidal patient) through a person centered approach.
How to Improve the Health and Wellness of the Lehigh Valley - Lehigh Valley Health Network
*Note: Due to technical issues, Dr. Norris will be providing a re-tape of his presentation. The video will be updated once available.*
In Dr. Norris’ presentation, he will review the overall health of the Lehigh Valley community as well as speak to the local work and systems level initiatives that LVHN is engaged in with our area partners to better meet the needs of our patients and our community that will sustainably improve health over time.
Empowering Veterans: Harnessing Functional Fitness and Nutrition for Mental Resilience - Soldier's Heart
In this enlightening presentation, we delve into the powerful synergy between
functional fitness and nutrition, specifically tailored to enhance the mental well being
of veterans. Drawing from the latest research and real world experiences, we explore how a holistic approach to health can have a profound impact on mental resilience. Join us to discover how functional fitness and nutrition can serve as vital tools on the
journey to improved mental health and a renewed sense of well being for those who
have served our nation.
PA ABLE: Transform Your Finances and Your Lifestyle! - PA Treasury
PA ABLE is a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians to save for disability related expenses while maintaining government disability benefits. PA ABLE allows for up to $17,000 in savings per year and up to $100,000 total without impacting government benefits. More if the disabled individual is employed. Funds are easy to access and may be used for a wide range of expenses. PA ABLE is helping Pennsylvanians with a disability to Achieve a Better Life Experience. For eligibility information and more details, visit paable.gov or call (855)-529-2253.