7th Rocky Mountain Disaster Mental Health Conference: RETURNING TO EQUILIBRIUM
Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 8:00 AM - Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 5:00 PM (MT)
RETURN TO EQUILIBRIUM
When a disaster or other critical incident occurs, people are traumatized at different levels, mostly dependent upon how directly affected they are. Much effort and much discussion revolves around returning to normal. However, "normal" has changed. It is a concept with many different meanings. It tends to be a term that is very difficult to define and, consequently implement. What was "normal" before can never be the same again. What can happen and what is constructive, and more easily defined is a "Return to Equilibrium". This involves integrating the event, its effects and its meanings into one's life and recognizing it as now part of one's life. Taking that and building a new balance in life can bring one into a new and enriched life. To use a concrete example, it is quite akin to taking an old-fashioned balance and adding or subtracting to one side or another in order to gain a balanced scale. Experience in life changes each of us whether the experience is good or bad. Integrating that experience into our life creates that new balance. It is a changed normality that results from the new balance and a return to equilibrium. Returning to Equilibrium following a major hurricane or other natural event is different from Returning to Equilibrium following a man-made traumatic event, critical incident, terrorism event or war. However, in all cases, re-establishing a balance in life that integrates the event as part of one's life and moving forward into the future in a constructive manner is what develops our new "normality". Such a "Return to Equilibrium" is a goal of recovery. Returning To Equilibrium is the overall theme of this Conference and the two Pre-conference Workshops.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The conference is a must experience for anyone working in the fields of: emergency medical services and trauma units, crisis intervention, mental health, traumatic stress, emergency services, disaster mental health, military, National Guard & Reserve, schools, law enforcement, firefighters, chaplains and other first responders.
RETURN TO EQUILIBRIUM
Tentative Conference Agenda
The following is subject to change. Check http://www.rmrinstitute.org for updates. Registration available online at Agenda with links is at: http://www.rmrinstitute.org/pre-conf.html
Registration and payment: http://laramie-dmh--conference-2008.eventbrite.com
Pre-Conference Workshops: Run Concurrently
Pre-Conference Workshops are Co-sponsored by Peak Wellness Center in Laramie. Both Workshops will take place at Peak Wellness Center.
Wednesday November 5, 2008
8 AM - 5 PM
1. The Colorado Crisis Education and Response Network’s Field Response Training - Marguerite McCormack, Trauma consultant, trainer, and practitioner. 8 Hours
Fee: $30 Covers materials costs (manuals, certificates, etc.) Disaster Mental Health Track (DMH)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Click Here
Presenter Bio
Register for Workshops online at: http://laramie-dmh-conference-2008.eventbrite.com
or call 307-399-4818. Enrollment is limited.
Please register prior to October 17 to ensure a place.
8 AM - 5 PM
2. Hensley Model of Biological, Psychological, and Sociological Military Wellbeing: A Practical Approach to Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment of PTSD and Trauma-Related Guilt - LCDR Alan Hensley (USN RET), PhD Candidate, BCETS, FAAETS 8 Hours
Fee: $30 Covers materials costs, certificates. Returning Military Track (RMT)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Click Here
Presenter Bio
Register for Workshops online at: http://laramie-dmh--conference-2008.eventbrite.com
or call 307-399-4818. Enrollment is limited.
Please register prior to October 17 to ensure a place.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Also online at: http://www.rmrinstitute.org/pre-conf.html
Register for Conference online at: http://laramie-dmh--conference-2008.eventbrite.com or call 307-399-4818. Enrollment is limited. Disaster Mental Health Track = DMH Returning Military Track = RMT
Thursday – November 6
• 8:00 AM - Emphasizing Alliances: The Roles of Mental Health Professionals in All-Hazards Emergency Management. Melinda Koenig, Psy.D., Clinical Director, Adult Psychiatry Coordinator, Mental Health Emergency Preparedness, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital , New York, New York and Nicholas V. Cagliuso, Sr., MPH, Corporate Director, Emergency Management, Continuum Health Partners, New York, New York - 1 Hr DMH
Abstract
Bio-Koenig Bio-Cagliuso
• 9:30 AM - Federal Emergency Service Function #6: Mass Care: Mini-Workshop. Art Storey, Voluntary Agency Liaison FEMA Region 8 - 2 Hrs DMH
Abstract
Bio
• 1200 Lunch
• 1:00 PM - FEMA Sequence of Delivery/Long Term Recovery – Mini-Workshop. Art Storey, Voluntary Agency Liaison FEMA Region 8 - 2 Hrs DMH
Abstract
Bio
• 3:30 PM - Linking Disaster Victims to Resources: A Case Study of Equity in Post-Katrina Crisis Counseling Referrals. Kelli R. Pribanic, MA Candidate - 1 Hr DMH
Abstract
Bio
• 4:30 PM – Table Top Discussions.
Friday – November 7
• 8:00 AM - Gender, Personality and Coping: Unraveling Gender in Post-deployment PTSD (Preliminary Results). LCDR Alan Hensley, (USN RET), PhD Candidate, BCETS, FAAETS - 1.5Hrs RMT
Abstract
Bio
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - New Wounds, New Trauma: Treating Disability and Trauma in Military Service Members and Their Families. Adele D’Ari, Ed.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Vice President of the Board of Give an Hour, Arlington, Virginia - http://www.giveanhour.org 2 Hrs RMT
Abstract
Bio
• 12:00 PM - Lunch
• 1:00 PM - Betrayal Trauma: Insidious Purveyor of PTSD. LCDR Alan Hensley (USN RET), PhD Candidate, BCETS, FAAETS - 1.5 Hrs RMT
Abstract
Bio
• 3:00 PM - Dept of Veterans Affairs: Providing Services to Returning Combat Veterans. Marti Salas, LCSW and Shellie Franklin, MA, LPC- 1 Hr RMT
Abstract
Bio-Salas
Bio-Franklin
• 4:00 PM - Panel Discussion
Saturday – November 8
• 8:00 AM - The Colorado Crisis Education and Response Network – (CoCern): An Introduction. Curt Drennen, PsyD, RN, Colorado Behavioral Health Disaster Response Coordinator and Planner - 1 Hr DMH
Abstract
Bio
• 9:15 AM - Trauma and Forgiveness Dennis B. Klein, PhD, Director Jewish Studies Program and Professor of History at Kean University, New Jersey - Co-sponsored by: University of Wyoming Department of Social Work; Department of History; Department of Religious Studies; Department of International Relations; Department of Psychology; and St. Matthew’s Cathedral - 1 Hr DMH, RMT
Abstract
Bio
• 10:30 AM - Native American Culture & Spiritualism in Healing of Military Personnel, Families & Communities. LCDR Alan Hensley (USN RET), PhD Candidate, BCETS, FAAETS - 1.5 Hrs RMT
Abstract
Bio
• 10:15 AM - Triage, Treatment and Tracking for a Mass Casualty Event: Behavior Health Considerations. Curt Drennen, PsyD, RN, Colorado Behavioral Health Disaster Response Coordinator and Planner - 2 Hrs DMH
Abstract
Bio
• 12:00 PM - Lunch
• 1:00 PM - National Guard Family Services. Debbie Russell, Specialist, Wyoming Family Assistance Program and Daniella Hamilton, Wyoming Family Assistance Program. 1 Hour RMT
Abstract
Bio-Russell
Bio-Hamilton
• 2:00 PM - “In The Moment Relief And Training For Responders Utilizing Dramatic Reenactment And ‘Authentic Witnessing’ For The Treatment Of Trauma In Returning Soldiers, Accident Victims And Others Traumatized By Disastrous Events“ - Mini-Workshop. Jamie Egolf, MSW, LCSW, Jungian Psychotherapist and Chavawn Kelley, MA, Writer - 3 Hrs RMT
Abstract
Bio-Egolf
Bio-Kelley
• 2:00 PM - Planning for Pandemic- Quarantine, Isolation and Social Distancing: Behavioral Health Concerns Curt Drennen, PsyD, RN, Colorado Behavioral Health Disaster Response Coordinator and Planner - 3 Hrs DMH
Abstract
Bio
NUMBER OF Continuing Education Hours Available:
• Total of Conference Disaster Mental Health DMH = 13 Hours
• Total with DMH Pre-conference Workshop 8 Hours = 21 Hours
• Total of Conference Returning Military Track RMT= 12.5 Hours
• Total with RMT Pre-conference Workshop 8 Hours = 20.5 Hours
• Maximum Hours available from Conference = 19.5 Hours
• Maximum Hours + one Pre-conference Workshop = 27.5 Hours
Additional Meetings: WYO CISM NET and Board of Directors
Conference Hotel Location: 3715 E. Grand Avenue Laramie, WY 82070 To reserve your room:
1. Go to http://www.Hamptoninn.com; 2. Type in Laramie & then WY.
3. Type in dates of stay & click Find it.
4. Click on Hampton Inn Laramie.
5. In Check Availability box click Go if dates are right.
6. Enter # of rooms & # of guests.
7. Select room type.
8. Under Special Accounts, in Group/Convention code box put RMR, click Continue.
9. Continue name, address, credit card…Code in step #8 for reservations made on 1-800-Hampton or 307- 742-0125. Ask for rooms under Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Conference ($85/night) prior to October 6, 2008. Deadline: October 6, 2008
ADDITIONAL: Attendees reserving a rental car through Enterprise may be booked by Enterprise at the Hilton at the University of Wyoming Conference Center for $99.00/night. Customers must call (307-721-9876) to make reservations. Refer to Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute Corporate Account Number: 12AAB32
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CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
Call conference delegates will be provided with Certificates of Attendance. Each presentation will be listed on the reverse with the number of contact hours. It is the responsibility of the delegate to have each presenter sign off on their certificate. Your Certificate of Attendance will be printed with your name exactly as it appears on your Registration form. Please make sure that you print it clearly. A small fee of $5.00 will be assessed to make and mail a duplicate certificate. If you register late or onsite, your certificate will be printed and mailed approximately 3 weeks post-conference.
Transportation Information
CONFERENCE LOCATION: Air: Laramie provides three flights to Denver International Airport daily. Great Lakes Aviation currently has code share agreements with United and Frontier Airlines. An average of 10,000 travelers per year depart from Laramie. For best fares go to http://www.flygreatlakes.com
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Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Insti
The Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation whose mission is to promote the development and application of practice, research, and training in disaster mental health, Critical Incident Stress Management, traumatology and other emergency response interventions and the promotion of community awareness, resilience and recovery. This includes hazards vulnerability and mitigation research, planning and training for first responders, mental health professionals, chaplains and related personnel.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Institute is to provide a forum for presentation of research results, education, training and consultation in Disaster Mental Health Services (DMHS) and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISD/CISM), advances in delivery of DMHS and CISD/CISM, discussion and sharing of information, ideas and plans, development of a DMHS and CISD/CISM research and service delivery network, presentation of Continuing Education training for mental health professionals, first responders and chaplains, training for newly recruited DMHS and CISD/CISM volunteers and first responders, and publication of program proceedings and papers as appropriate for dissemination to DMHS and CISD/CISM professionals and first responders locally, regionally and nationally.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Mental Health Services before, during and following disasters, critical incidents, crises, and terrorist activities are becoming an integral part of disaster and critical incident preparedness, mitigation, response, and follow-up. Disaster Mental Health Services is a relatively new field which has expanded significantly within the past ten years. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Critical Incident Stress Management have been around since the early 1980s. In order to continue to grow and meet identified needs, both will require continued development as well as focused research and training. Research will help identify how Mental Health Services can best be utilized as well as how relevant changes need to be made in practice. Networking and sharing experiences can also help develop resources.
The long-term goal includes training emergency Disaster Mental Health teams and CISM teams to conduct interventions for corporations, states, municipalities and rural communities in the Rocky Mountain region and to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing the effects of trauma on first responders and others as well as affected communities and organizations.
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