[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Understanding Educational Requirements, Opportunities and Submission Requirements for Chemical Addictions Counselors in Idaho [28 remaining]

This presentation will address certification and scope of practice requirements for the SUDA and other certifications through the IBADCC, IDAPA standards, submission of educational and ongoing educational materials, and programs to obtain training through the University of Idaho and Idaho State University.

Speaker(s): Steven E. Meier, PhD; Cindy Hansen, MA, ACADC, CCS; Jake Wilson, LCSW, COO; Idaho Board of Alcohol Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC)

[Rm: HATCH BALLROOM] Medical Perspective for a Team Approach to Treating Opioid Use Disorder [85 remaining]

In 2017 “accidental poisonings” became the number one cause of accidental deaths in America. This really meant drug overdose deaths. Many assumed this was due to prescription opioids, but in reality it was due to more potent forms of fentanyl coming into America. At the Walker Center we have developed a successful multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. I will discuss how we use neuroscience, a multi-disciplinary approach, and medications to support successful outcomes.

Speaker: Reid W. Lofgran, DO, The Walker Center

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Assessment Tools and Treatment of Suicidality. How To Effectively Utilize Safety Planning in Therapy Sessions [8 remaining]

Participants will learn and recognize warning signs, intervene with current and proven strategies, evidence based assessment tools and safety planning with suicidal clients. Participants will receive a comprehensive approach to suicide risk assessment, intervention and safety planning. Participants will leave the training with tools they can start using in there respected practices.

Speaker: Brett Hampton, LCSW; Rehabilitative Health Services (RHS)

[Rm: HATCH BALLROOM] Navigating Life in Early Recovery (OUD) [105 remaining]

This session will describe the importance of recovery supports for individuals with opioid use disorder in addition to medication assisted therapies. Discuss the need for continued substance use disorder treatment and mental health care. Learn the
importance of promoting recovery including removing barriers, connecting people and encouraging hope, optimism and healthy living. Discuss tools for encouraging individuals to stay engaged in treatment, set goals, and overcome obstacles by providing positive reinforcement and celebrating milestones.

Speaker: Debbie Thomas, LPC, ICADC, MAC; The Walker Center

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Learn the basics of writing a clinical assessment, ASAM, and treatment plans for both mental health and SUDs [41 remaining]

Participants will get to view redacted comprehensive diagnostic assessments (CDAs), and redacted treatment plans/ASAMs for review and knowledge on how to write treatment plans to drive treatment levels.

Speaker: Stephanie L. Beidman; LCSW, SWICL; New Beginnings Counseling and Support Services

[Rm: HATCH BALLROOM] Staying Balanced: Ethics and Professional Integrity [72 remaining]

In this interactive presentation, we will explore self-care as an ethical responsibility, ethical collaboration with colleagues, and the importance of accurate documentation. By upholding these principles we can reduce burnout, uphold professional standards and create a balanced, fulfilling career while providing the highest quality of care to clients.

Speaker: JoAnn Martinez, LCSW; Gateway Counseling

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] The Adolescent Brain: Understanding Development to Prevent Substance Use [20 remaining]

This session delves into the critical developmental stage of the adolescent brain, highlighting its susceptibility to substance use. Participants will gain insights into the neurological changes that occur during adolescence, the factors that contribute to increased risk, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention. The session aims to equip attendees with a deeper understanding of adolescent brain development to effectively address and mitigate the potential for substance use.

Speaker: Florina Ruvio; Idaho Resilience Project

[Rm: HATCH BALLROOM] Boundaries Matter: Protect Your Purpose [93 remaining]

This interactive presentation highlights the importance of strong professional boundaries. We will dive into real-life challenges with dual relationships, digital communication, confidentiality and self-disclosure. You will gain practical strategies to maintain healthy boundaries to ensure you stay grounded in your professional purpose.

Speaker: JoAnn Martinez, LCSW; Gateway Counseling

[Rm: JORDAN BALLROOM] Keynote: One-Up, One-Down: The Ethics of Mutual Respect in Therapy

The ICADD Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to present Calvin D. Armerding, MA, LPC-S, as a keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency.

Calvin Armerding, MA, LPC-S is a Senior Associate at Travelers Rest Counseling Associates, where he works with adults, couples, and families. Calvin is the author of The Cooperative Family (Henosis Press, 2021) and co-creator of The Telos Project, a web-based self-help program. He serves as President of the South Carolina Society of Adlerian Psychology, and is co-founder of The Alfred Adler Fellows Program, a postgraduate training in Adlerian psychology. Calvin also enjoys spending time with his children, studying architecture, and creating music in his spare time.

This keynote presentation explores the essential principles of equality and mutual respect within the therapeutic relationship, drawing from the theories of Alfred Adler. It examines the dynamics of power differentials between therapist and client, highlighting how these imbalances can hinder or facilitate therapeutic progress. Particular focus is given to the concept of unreasonable entitlements, judgments, “pet theories,” and ego-driven expertise, as well as their potential to disrupt the collaborative nature of therapy. Attendees will gain insights into fostering an egalitarian relationship that respects the dignity and agency of clients, emphasizing the ethical responsibility of therapists to maintain balance and equity in their
professional interactions.

Keynote Speaker: Calvin D. Armerding, MA, LPC-S

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[Rm: HATCH CD] Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age [34 remaining]

Lisa Tabb, co-director and co-producer of Screenager Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, will discuss evidence-based practices and strategies revealed in the film that teachers, families and community members can use to support healthy decision making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create confidence and autonomy for adolescents navigating the aggressive substance influences in the digital age.

Speaker: Lisa Tabb, co-director and co-producer of Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age

[Rm: HATCH A] Evidence for Smoking Cessation in Recovery [31 remaining]

Smoking is a major, if not the leading cause of premature mortality among individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) The rate of tobacco-related deaths is substantially higher for people who have received SUD treatment services compared with the general population.
Less than half of all U.S. substance use disorder treatment facilities offer tobacco cessation services.

Tobacco cessation is associated with improved SUD treatment outcomes. Tobacco cessation can have mental health benefits.
Quitting smoking has synergistic benefits for SUD clients, increasing their sense of mastery and helping them focus on a positive lifestyle.

Speaker: Theresa Davis, MPA, M.Ed, TTS; North Idaho Alliance of Care (NIAC)

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Anxiety and Depression in Youth. How Can We Help? [18 remaining]

Early signs of anxiety and depression in young people often look like increased worry and sadness. These feelings have become more common, especially after the isolation and fears many faced during COVID. In this presentation, Doug Rogers explain what anxiety and depression are, including their causes, risk factors, and early warning signs as well as the roll substance abuse plays in coping. Attendees will learn how widespread these issues are and how they can affect mental, emotional, and physical health. Doug will also share helpful resources and practical tips for parents/educators and counselors on how to support young people.

Speaker: Doug Rogers MEd, MPE, CCCS, ICADC; SD22 (Vernon, BC, Canada)

[Rm: SIMPLOT AC] Symptoms as Solutions: An Adlerian Approach to Understanding and Treating Substance Use Disorders [40 remaining]

This workshop workshop delves into the Adlerian perspective on addiction as a purposeful behavior that serves as a solution to underlying psychological challenges. Participants will explore the concept of "symptoms as solutions" to uncover the underlying goals and life styles driving substance use. This approach emphasizes understanding the individual's unique context and social dynamics to develop effective, respectful, and empowering treatment strategies. The workshop offers practical tools and techniques for applying Adlerian principles to support recovery and foster long-term well-being.

Keynote Speaker: Calvin D. Armerding, MA, LPC-S

[Rm: HATCH B] Building a Re-Entry Program in Rural Idaho [31 remaining]

We had unique challenges when creating our Re-Entry program. Most Re-Entry programs are created for individuals coming out of prison. Our program is based in rural Latah County, and works with county specialty courts in Latah and Nez Perce counties. Latah County average jail population is 20-25 inmates.

Speaker: Elizabeth Reynolds, BS, Re-Entry Case Manager

[Rm: HATCH B] Liquid Normalcy [10 remaining]

This presentation explores how the normalization of alcohol use within military culture contributes to patterns of alcohol misuse among Service Members. By examining the unique pressures and social dynamics that reinforce drinking behaviors, this session highlights the need for proactive prevention and education as effective tools to combat alcohol misuse. Attendees will gain insights into the impact of this cultural norm on military readiness and well-being and learn about evidence-based approaches to fostering a healthier, more resilient force.

Speaker: Morgan Proud, MPH; Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce

[Rm: SIMPLOT AC] The Synergy of Recovery Coaching and Trauma Treatment: A Holistic Approach to Healing [74 remaining]

This presentation aims to explore the powerful integration of recovery coaching into trauma treatment, demonstrating how combining these two therapeutic modalities can support holistic healing for individuals dealing with both trauma and addiction. Attendees will learn about the unique role of recovery coaches, how they complement traditional trauma therapies, and strategies for implementing this approach within clinical settings.

Speaker: Amy McKenzie, LCPC, ACADC and Andrew Micklus, CPRC, CPSS ; Trivium Life Services

[Rm: HATCH A] Investing in Tomorrow: Strategies for Upstream Prevention for Youth Substance Use [4 remaining]

We will highlight the critical issue of youth substance use and mental health in rural Idaho, sharing that: 22% of high school students reported alcohol use, and 30% show symptoms of depression. We will discuss the connection between untreated mental health issues and substance use, and upstream prevention strategies. By fostering resilience, providing mental health education, and empowering educators, we can create a supportive environment for our youth, paving the way for a healthier future.

Speaker(s): Cynthia Floyd BSN, MSN, FNP-BC; Marsing School District and Mark Keele, BS, CADC II, Clinical Supervisor; Altruistic Recovery

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Case Discussions with ECHO Idaho [35 remaining]

Join an interdisciplinary panel of Idaho healthcare experts to discuss cases related to opioid and substance use disorders. Also, learn how to access this free ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) Idaho resource year-round.

Speaker: Shannon McDowell, MPH; ECHO Idaho, University of Idaho

[Rm: HATCH CD] Substance Use Treatment and Harm Reduction Implementation in a Rural County Jail [31 remaining]

This session aims to discuss the state of substance use disorders in the carceral system in the United States and why it is important to identify, treat, and prevent the harms relating to substance use. We will also look at how to implement SUD treatment including using evidence-based medications and protocols, train staff, and educated incarcerated people on options for treatment and harm reduction all within the context of implementation in a rural county jail.

Speaker: Paula Cook, MD, FASAM; Moab Regional Hospital, University of Utah School of Medicine

[Rm: JORDAN BALLROOM] Keynote: The Power of Connection

The ICADD Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to present Geoff McLachlan, Professionals at Play founder, as a keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency.

The Power of Connection is a highly active, keynote whereupon attendees will laugh, play, experience connection and learn to incorporate play into their prevention efforts and into their communities.

Geoff McLachlan is a professional speaker, trainer, and coach. He has given well over 1000 speeches to almost two million individuals and has facilitated learning from schools to multibillion dollar companies. Geoff is the founder of Professionals at Play, a training organization that specializes in growing highly productive and engaged teams through the power of play.

Keynote Speaker: Geoff McLachlan; Professionals at Play founder

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[Rm: JORDAN BALLROOM] Keynote: Suffer From BURNOUT? Give’em the F.I.N.G.E.R.!

The ICADD Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to present Mark Yarbrough, author, retired District Attorney, as a keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency.

Burnout affects millions of Americans each year and has been called “the disease of our civilization.” The unhappiness and detachment burnout causes can threaten your job, your relationships, and your health. But there’s good news -- burnout can be healed.

Former 20-year elected District Attorney, Mark Yarbrough, personally experienced burnout, learned how to successfully overcome it, and went from “Burnout” to “On Fire!” He has since become a “burnout expert” and has written and published on the subject.

Audience members will learn the definition of Burnout and the symptoms thereof. But more importantly, attendees will be laughing, and at the same time learning how to apply Mark’s F.I.N.G.E.R. philosophy to help themselves or their co-workers avoid and/or recover from Burnout. This is a training that you won’t want to miss!

Keynote Speaker: Mark Yarbrough, author, retired District Attorney

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[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Safety First: Understanding and Preventing Adolescent and Young Adult Drug Usage (Part 1 of 2) [17 remaining]

New tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and other drugs are infiltrating the market, including new disposable e-cigarettes, e-cigarettes shaped like watches, highlighters, and other household products, “non-nicotine” e-cigarettes, cannabis edibles, psychedelics, and fentanyl. This presentation will provide a brief overview of these products, including nicotine and THC levels, addiction, and other health effects, health concerns, as well as marketing of these products. The presentation will then focus on how best to educate, prevent, and reduce use, including several Stanford REACH Lab-created evidence-based curriculums and resources that can be used to help prevent and reduce use.

Speaker: Bonnie L. Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM; REACH Lab, Stanford University

[Rm: HATCH B] The Recovery Capital Roadmap for Recovery [30 remaining]

Recovery Capital consists of the external and internal assets that support and strengthen recovery. As recovery capital increases, recovery grows, and as recovery grows, recovery capital increases. This presentation will identify the myriad of assets individuals have, and can develop, to support and strengthen their recovery and offer strategies and tools to assist peers or clients identify their recovery capital and develop plans to grow that capital.

Speaker: Norma D. Jaeger, PhD, Recovery Idaho

[Rm: HATCH CD] Idaho Assessment Centers Panel [45 remaining]

Idaho's 12 assessment centers are dedicated to preventing youth involvement in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems by addressing the root causes of concerning behaviors. These centers offer a centralized point of contact to assess and identify underlying issues, guiding youth and families toward personalized services and resources. In this special session, representatives from five of these assessment centers will join us at ICADD to share inspirational stories of success, discuss their approaches to community-based solutions, and answer questions about their work. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the vital role these centers play in fostering positive change in young lives and preventing system involvement.

Speakers: Traci Jamieson, LPC; Nancy Winmill CEO, Executive Director; Savannah Nalder; Todd Mauger; Becky Leatham, SPaRC; Danielle Osgood, IDJC

[Rm: SIMPLOT AC] Increasing Motivation: Rewards vs Consequences [41 remaining]

This session will discuss how to build motivation for clients to work a recovery program and to stop using substances. It will look at how different programs, including drug courts, utilize both an incentive and consequence program and the how effective this is. Also looking at how positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment can be used in the most effective ways possible to increase motivation for change.

Speaker: Kari Y Wolbert, LPC, CADC; Cognitive Restructuring

[Rm: HATCH A] Recovery Coaching in The Treatment Courts [23 remaining]

This session will cover the evidence behind the use of recovery support services in treatment courts and the implementation of these services in Bonneville County. Three recovery coaches will present on their own lived experience in graduating from a treatment court that they now serve.

Speakers: Nancy Espeseth, Director; Michelle Smoley, Recovery Coach and Peer Support Specialist; Kyle Brown, Recovery Coach and Peer Support Specialist; The Center For Hope; Aimee Austin, D7 Treatment Court Manager

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Safety First: Understanding and Preventing Adolescent and Young Adult Drug Usage (Part 2 of 2) [27 remaining]

This presentation will provide a brief overview of the n ew tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and other drugs that are infiltrating the market, including nicotine and THC levels, addiction, and other health effects, health concerns, as well as marketing of these products. The presentation will focus on how best to educate, prevent, and reduce use, including several Stanford REACH Lab-created evidence-based curriculums and resources that can be used to help prevent and reduce use.

Speaker: Bonnie L. Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAH; REACH Lab, Stanford University

[Rm: HATCH CD] We Do Recover [30 remaining]

This session will focus on the change process from treatment to recovery in the community. Participants will discuss community based recovery and what they can and cannot do as well as the change process and how this requires and entire psychic change in our fundamental belief system, thoughts, feeling and actions. Participants will also discuss recovery support and how to establish a healthy and supportive recovery network which sustain long term change in our lives and the lives of others.

Speaker: Kenneth J Taylor LCSW, CADC; Cognitive Restructuring

[Rm: HATCH A] Building Resilient Families in a Digital Age: Empowering Youth Through Connection, Communication, and Positive Leadership [17 remaining]

This session explores how family resilience, peer influence, digital safety, and positive role models intersect to create a powerful foundation for youth substance use prevention. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to strengthen family bonds, help youth navigate peer pressure, establish digital safety boundaries, and harness the influence of positive role models in prevention efforts.

Speakers: Mahrika Gagnon, LSW, MSML, MBA; Idaho Drug Free Youth, Inc.

[Rm: SIMPLOT AC] Treating Addictive Behaviors [51 remaining]

This session will focus on addictive behaviors outside of SUD. We will cover the fundamentals of addiction, exploring both its underlying mechanisms and related psychological conditions. We will distinguish between substance-based and behavioral addictions, highlighting their shared and unique characteristics.

Speaker: Ashley Weiss, LCSW, ACADC

[Rm: HATCH B] Procedural Justice: Key to Compliance and Positive Outcomes [31 remaining]

The five key principles of procedural justice have been shown to increase compliance with the expectations of authorities such as judges, probation officers, correctional officers and workplace supervisors. These principles will be clearly identified and approaches for implementing them within the criminal justice system will be presented.

Speaker: Norma D. Jaeger, PhD; Recovery Idaho

[Rm: HATCH B] Jewels and Science of Prevention in Pop Culture [36 remaining]

Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to present themselves in a digital space setting themselves up for success in their post-secondary endeavors.

Speaker: Cedric Hall, Girard College

[Rm: BISHOP BARNWELL] Wellness Recovery Action Plan®: A Peer Delivered Evidence-based Intervention [42 remaining]

Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®) is an evidence based collaborative planning process that encourages a peer to take control of their health, mental health and wellbeing. It is a process that is well designed for use by a peer support specialist or recovery coach in their interactions with a peer seeking long-term and self-directed recovery.

Speaker: Martha Ekhoff, MA, MDiv

[Rm: HATCH A] Idaho Youth Challenge Academy: Changing Lives & Changing Families [22 remaining]

Teaching young people the importance of respect, integrity, courage and commitment while providing a safe, secure, distraction-free environment in which they can thrive as students and develop into young adults, is the goal of IDYCA.

We break down how our 8 core components: Responsible Citizenship, Academic Excellence, Leadership/Followership, Physical Fitness, Health and Hygiene, Service to Community, Job Skills and Life-Coping Skills can lead to a happier, more productive individuals, which improves overall family outlook.

Speaker: Danielle Lueckeman, B.S.; Idaho Youth Challenge Academy

[Rm: SIMPLOT AC] Complex Trauma and Addiction [16 remaining]

This presentation aims to explore the psychological mechanisms linking complex trauma and addiction, examining how traumas disrupt relational and intrapersonal functioning, leading to maladaptive coping strategies. Drawing from the work of Gabor Maté, Philip J. Flores, and current research, participants will explore how trauma-related dysregulation contributes to substance use as a means of self-soothing and survival. Emphasizing trauma-informed care, the course provides practical intervention strategies to support individuals in building resilience, fostering emotional regulation, and developing sustainable coping strategies for recovery.

Speaker: Cloeie Hood, LCSW, AADC; Tegmentum Counseling Services LLC

[Rm: HATCH CD] Idaho Law Enforcement Diversion [40 remaining]

This session will discuss the development, utilization, and progress of the Boise Police Department Diversion Program with Corporal Cody Evans.

Diversion is a short-term case management program for youth and their families to voluntarily address an offense outside of the traditional Juvenile Court system. It is a collaborative and effective way to understand and prevent future delinquency without creating a formal court record.

Speakers: Cpl Cody Evans, Boise Police Officer