Professional Events
Sierra Tucson is a leader in the industry for providing innovative,
progressive, and clinically sound workshops, conferences, and events
nationwide. Networking opportunities also allow professionals to better serve clients and assist one another by expanding our knowledge of resources. Professional/clinical events are listed on these pages and
are updated regularly. Please use the convenient online "Register Now" buttons for quick, secure registration.
Also see the Alumni
Events.
Professional Events - Conferences/WorkshopsSensory Processing Disorder and the Trauma Continuum
August 6 - 8, 2010
3-day Workshop presented by Sierra Tucson
Speakers: Robert C. Scaer, M.D. and Ana do Valle, OTR, SEP
18 Continuing Education Credits Available!
Schedule:
August 6 – 8, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. each day
Location:
Workshop will be held in Los Angeles, California,
10 miles from the Los Angeles
International Airport (map will be provided).
Workshop Description:
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a major contributor to impaired self-regulation in children, adolescents, and adults in our society. It is commonly present in such conditions as anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, Tourette’s syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities, and a variety of chronic pain and somatic syndromes. SPD joins related trauma-based disorders that reflect the pervasive effects of negative life experiences in early childhood, including Developmental Trauma Disorders (DTD), Attachment Disorders, and Disorders of Extreme Stress, NOS (DESNOS). All are under consideration for inclusion in the DSM-V and reflect a burgeoning interest in the field of psychotherapy in the role of early childhood trauma on many complex emotional symptoms in adulthood, including the Axis II disorders.
Difficulties regulating activity level, attuning, coordinating and planning body movement in space, and making sense of sensory input are common in SPD. Sensitivity to and avoidance of various sensory stimulus (auditory, visual tactile, movement, olfactory), as well as attraction, or seeking such sensory input are common in SPD.
This workshop will provide basic knowledge of the basis for SPD in brain physiology and link this with the physiology of trauma. It will present many diseases and syndromes that are related to trauma physiology. The Polyvagal Theory and new theories of dissociation will be emphasized. This will provide a basis for effective trauma therapy.
Experiential training will include screening of SPD as well as practical intervention techniques for regulating sensory motor processing skills. The participants will review case studies and learn exercises that will facilitate the processing and integration of sensory stimuli, promoting embodiment and regulation within the nervous system.
This workshop is appropriate for healthcare professionals: physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, addiction counselors, and body-workers.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the inter-connection between the body senses and auto/self-regulation and their importance in trauma recovery.
- Apply the Sensory Integration model for treating disorders of trauma, both mental and physical.
- Recognize the relationships between trauma, sensory processing disorder, and disease.
- Define Dissociation in relationship to the Polyvagal Theory and the dorsal vagal nucleus.
Robert C. Scaer, M.D., is a neurologist, specializing in the field of traumatic stress. He has written two books, The Body Bears the Burden and The Trauma Spectrum, which present a new, neurophysiological theory of trauma that expands the meaning and role of dissociation and explores sources of unrecognized culturally-based trauma, the link between trauma and poorly understood somatic and behavioral syndromes, and the implications of these theories for the healing of trauma. He is retired from clinical practice and continues to travel and lecture widely.
Ana do Valle, OTR, SEP, SIC, NDTC, is an Occupational Therapist and body-centered therapist who specializes in self-regulation related to trauma and sensory integration dysfunction. She is certified in Sensory Integration and Neuro-developmental Treatment and has extensive experience working with physical disabilities related to trauma and dissociation. She has studied cross-cultural perspectives of trauma (Susto) with Indigenous and Shamanic Communities in South America. She is approved by the Foundation for Human Enrichment to provide all levels individual and supervision sessions for Somatic Experiencing practitioners. She is in private practice in Boulder, Colorado, providing services for infants, children and adults.
Cost & Registration: 
Early Bird Registration: $500 Online Registration with credit card by July 15, 2010.
If you need to pay by check (checks payable to Joan Luly), contact Joan Luly, CMT, SEP, at JoanSEhealing@mac.com or 858-273-2240.
(No Early Bird Registration refunds after July 15, 2010.)
Late Registration: $550 by check or credit card starting July 16, 2010. Contact Joan Luly, CMT, SEP, at JoanSEhealing@mac.com or 858-273-2240. Registration will remain open as long as space is available.
(No Late Registration refunds after August 2, 2010.)
Group Discount for 3 or more: When you invite 2 or more colleagues, all 3 of you will receive a 10% discount ($50), which will reduce your registration fee to $450 each. You must register on or before July 15. Starting July 16, group discounted rate is $495 each. The discount is not available online. Please call or email the names and contact information (names, phone numbers, and emails) for your group members to:JoanSEhealing@mac.com or 858-273-2240.
Rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express West Los Angeles for 05-Aug-2010 to 08-Aug-2010. Click here to book your room:
The Dr. Bob Scaer Workshop
You may also call the toll free number for General Reservations - 1 800 HOLIDAY (800 465 4329) and provide your group name The Dr. Bob Scaer Workshop and code EG2. Please make reservations as soon as possible, as space is limited.
Group rates are valid for booking from June 23,2010 through July 15,2010
18 Continuing Education Credits Available!
- NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) provided by the Foundation for Human Enrichment. Participants must pay $15 and sign in and out all three days to obtain this certificate.
- MFT, LCSW provided by Sierra Tucson as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Approval #PCE3587.
- NAADAC - Sierra Tucson is a provider approved by NAADAC. Approved Education Provider Program, Provider #471 for 18 Contact Hours.
- RN provided by Sierra Tucson as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Approval #CEP12719.
- Psychologists – This program is sponsored by Sierra Tucson. Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- Certificate of Attendance offered (no additional fee).
For additional information about this event, please contact: Joan Luly at 858 273-2240.
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Grand Rounds
Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment:
08/13/2010
Professionals are invited to attend the August 13 Grand Rounds presentation at Sierra Tucson.
1.5 CE Credits Available!
Schedule:
Friday, August 13, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Sierra Tucson Auditorium
Location:
Sierra Tucson
39580 S. Lago del Oro Parkway
Tucson, AZ 85739
"Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment:
Decreasing sex/drug-linked relapse and increasing client retention
;
Presenter: Douglas Braun-Harvey, MFT, CGP
While great strides have been made in treating drug and alcohol dependency, the sexual health of those in recovery from addiction is too often ignored among treatment professionals. This marginalization of sex often leads to treatment failure, relapse, and untold costs in the lives of addicts and their families. Mr. Braun-Harvey will present his Sexual Health in Recovery Pathway for assessment, triage and treatment of sex/drug-linked addiction among clients in all levels of drug and alcohol treatment. The sexual health pathway model is a process for drug and alcoholism counselor readiness, screening and assessment of client sex/drug-linked addiction patterns. When counselors are trained and provided with a useful clinical assessment of determining individual client sex/drug-link relapse risk then treatment planning and implementation can include relapse prevention techniques for improving client retention and decreasing risk for sex/drug-linked relapse. Participants will experience a fun and stimulating psycho-educational curriculum exercise from “Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Group facilitator’s manual” to learn the “Core Four” of sexual
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants should be able to:
- Learn key elements of the Sexual Health in Recovery Pathway model for integrating sex/drug-linked relapse prevention and sex positive drug and alcohol treatment.
- Review sexual health in recovery assessment measure and clinical application for identifying and treating varying levels of client sex/drug-linked addiction.
- Participate in psycho-educational curriculum exercises from Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: group facilitator’s manual to learn the “Core Four” of sexual health in recovery.
Douglas Braun-Harvey, MFT, CGP, Certified Sex Therapist: Sexual health psychotherapist Douglas Braun-Harvey facilitates organizational change and treatment improvement by bridging sexual and mental health. He founded The Sexual Dependency Institute of San Diego in 1993 providing sexual health based outpatient individual and group therapy for men with out-of-control sexual behavior. From 2001 – 2007 he collaborated with Stepping Stone of San Diego to create the nations first sexual health based psycho-educational drug and alcohol treatment intervention for improving client retention and decreasing sex/drug-linked relapse. He is author of Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Group facilitator’s manual published in 2009 and the soon to be published Sexual Health in Recovery: An assessment and counseling manual. Mr. Braun-Harvey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) and Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT Certified). He is on Facebook at Doug Braun-Harvey and the web at www.BridgingSexualHealth.com.
CE Credit:
1.5 Continuing Education Credits available:
- MFT, LCSW as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Approval #PCE3587.
- Sierra Tucson is a provider approved by NAADAC. Approved Education Provider Program, Provider #471 for 1 Contact Hour.
- RN as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Approval #CEP 12719.
- Psychologists - This program is sponsored by Sierra Tucson. Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Cost & Registration:
There is no charge for professionals to attend this Grand Rounds presentation.
Seating is limited, so please use the "Register Now" button above to reserve your place by August 6, 2010
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Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®) Training
09/01/2010 - 09/05/2010
Presented by IITAP and Hosted by Sierra Tucson.
Training Facilitators: Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D.
Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., CSAT
Tami VerHelst, Vice President, IITAP
30 CECs Available!
Therapists are invited to take the first step toward joining the ranks of distinguished Certified
Sex Addiction Therapist professionals and being recognized as expert in the field of sex addiction treatment.
IITAP’s mission is to provide cutting-edge training
and promote the highest level of professional standards among practitioners worldwide that treat
those individuals with sex addiction and associated disorders.
The CSAT® Program has become the industry’s standard certification for all therapists working with
individuals who suffer from addictive and compulsive sexual behaviors. The program is designed to provide
formal knowledge and training in the task-centered approach to the treatment of sexual addiction and sexual compulsivity. It is IITAP’s role to facilitate the CSAT Certification
Process and other educational programs, as well as to assist CSATs in creating a support network. IITAP is
committed to guiding new CSAT candidates through the certification process and keeping the current CSAT community up-to-date on the latest news and developments in addiction research. Some preparation work required for the training, so please register as soon as you can for your convenience. Please see the
Brochure for more information about this training. Also see
Certification Criteria and Training Outline.
Hotel Accommodations:
Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
10000 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704 (520-544-5000)
Participants may book rooms through the hotel at 520-544-5000 or
www.hiltonelconquistador.com. Ask for the “SIE” Group rate.
The rate is $99 per room/night plus tax. Group rate expires on Friday, August 2, 2010.
Training Schedule - September 1-5, 2010:
The training will be held at two locations - Sierra Tucson and the Hilton El Conquistador:
Wednesday, September 1 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hilton El Conquistador
Thursday, September 2 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hilton El Conquistador
Friday, September 3 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sierra Tucson
Saturday, September 4 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sierra Tucson
Sunday, September 5 8:00 a.m. – Noon Hilton El Conquistador
CE Credit:
30 CECs available (including 2 CECs of Ethics) awarded through CABBC, NBCCC, NASW, and NAADAC. IITAP is approved by the American Psychological Association
to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IITAP maintains responsibility for this program
and its content.
Attendees must be present for all training classes in their entirety to receive credit. Please schedule your flights accordingly to allow ample transportation time to/from the airport.
Registration:
The cost for the five-day Module 1 (of 4) Training
is $1,250.00. Payment plans are available. Please complete the
CSAT Registration Form and submit to IITAP by July 30, 2010. A
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Training Application Form must also be submitted to the IITAP office.
Each attendee will receive a Recovery
Start Kit and Recovery Start Kit Manual as part of the
registration.
You may contact the IITAP staff at
480-575-6853 or toll-free 866-575-6853 (in the U.S.
only) with any questions or comments about upcoming events and workshops.
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2010 Chicago Professional Development Series
10/07/2010
Presented by Sierra Tucson and Rosecrance Health Network, this series addresses timely issues for today's healthcare professionals.
2 CEUs/PDHs approved for each lecture:
•CEUs for IAODAPCA, LPC, NASE
•PDHs for EAPA/EACC
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Mon Ami Gabi
260 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration & Appetizers
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Presentation
"Money Matters: The Business of Psychotherapy"
Speaker: Sally Palaian, Ph.D.
Do you avoid dealing with your client’s money dilemmas? Do you feel you must apologize for your rates? Do you allow some clients to accrue large balances? Are you afraid to charge for late cancels or hold firm money boundaries? If so, you are not alone. It is very common in the helping professions to not value your training, talent and time. In this seminar, you’ll see how your own financial beliefs may be preventing you from greater success with your practice.
You will gain an understanding of:
- How money is an important dynamic in the therapeutic relationship.
- The origin of a person’s belief about money.
- Problems with the business of therapy.
- Transference issues regarding money dysfunction.
- How to be more successful in your practice.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Evanston Golf Club
4401 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentation
"Money Matters: Understanding and Treating Money Disorders"
Speaker: Sally Palaian, Ph.D.
Are your clients out of control with their shopping or spending? Are your marital clients fighting about money? Do they know how to set up a budget? Do you wish you knew how to intervene with your clients with money problems? Do you want to help them discern their real values and dreams in life?
Financial addictions are rampant in our modern materialistic culture. It is no surprise that the average person carries a greater debt load than in days past. Still, talking openly and honestly about money is very taboo – even for therapists. In this seminar, we will explore the full spectrum of money addictions and basic treatment for these disorders.
You will gain an understanding of:
- How money is an important dynamic in the therapeutic relationship
- The origin of a person’s belief about money.
- Identification of different types of money disorders.
- Basic treatment techniques for these disorders.
Sally K. Palaian, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice for over 20 years, specializing in the treatment of Addictive Behaviors (Money, Food, Alcohol, Gambling, Relationships, and Sex) as well as Imago Couples Therapy. Dr. Palaian is the author of Spent: Break the Buying Obsession and Discover Your True Worth (Hazelden, 2009). An expert on the psychology of money, treating money disorders, compulsive spending &shopping, paying off debts, developing budgets, and financial underachievement, Dr. Palaian has worked with countless individuals to crunch numbers, visioning the future, and making long-term financial and lifestyle decisions.
Cost & Registration:
Seating is limited so please pre-register with credit card and pay the $10 fee by
September 30, 2010 (no refunds after this date). Please use the appropriate "Register Now" button above for each presentation you wish to attend. (Late registration at the door, $15 cash or check.)
For additional information, you may contact Carla Chludzinski at 866-609-0799.
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Phoenix Area Professionals' Networking Breakfast
Bimonthly
Presented by Sierra Tucson, Pia's Place, and Prescott House.
2.0 Contact Hours Available!
Schedule:
Held the second Wednesday on the following months, 8 - 10 a.m.
January 13, 2010
March 10, 2010
May 12, 2010
July 14, 2010 September 8, 2010 (See topic/speaker below)
November 10, 2010
Location:
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 North 16th Street (& Morten Avenue)
Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602-997-2626)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $15 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to each breakfast (no refund after this date). Please use "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, and credit card information -
card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
(Late registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information you may call Lisa Jane Vargas at 888-935-4488.
September 8, 2010
"The Enneagram and 9 Points of View Toward Recovery"
Speaker: Renee Siegel, MA, LISAC, NCGC-II, BACC, LMT
The Enneagram is a nine point diagram that illustrates nine different points of view that we commonly refer to as personality. Each of these point types has particular assets and liabilities or what we would refer to as strengths and defects of character. Particular characteristics of each point type are hard wired and have both a nature –nurture component.
Objectives:
- Each participant will be able to identify with at least 1-3 possible point types.
- Each participant will be able to describe the focus of attention and the automatic thoughts associated with at least one point type.
- Each participant will be able to discuss an event that has driven or supported their point type.
Renee Siegel, MA, LISAC, NCGC-II, BACC, LMT has been working in the field of addictions for over 30 years. She is an Arizona licensed substance abuse counselor specializing in family therapy with a holistic approach to recovery. She is an internationally certified enneagram instructor and has been using this tool to assist with the personal and professional growth of clients throughout the world.
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Denver Area Professionals' Networking Luncheon
See schedule
Presented by Sierra Tucson.
2.0 Contact Hours Available!
Schedule:
Held on Friday on the following dates, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(Lunch served at noon)
February 26, 2010
April 9, 2010
June 25, 2010
August 20, 2010 (See Topic/Speaker below)
October 1, 2010
December 3, 2010
Location:
Cool River Cafe
8000 East Belleview Avenue
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303-771-4117)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $15 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to each luncheon (no refund after this date). Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, credit card information -
card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
(Late registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information, you may call Lisa Jane Vargas at 888-935-4488.
August 20, 2010
"The Journey From Co-Dependency To Self-Empowerment: Who Are You, Where Do You Come From, Where Are You Going?"
Speaker: Meira Yaer, RN, MA, MFT, CBIS
Moving out of co-dependent behaviors and becoming aware of how we react to emotionally charged situations is an on-going process of self awareness. Once aware, it is harder to remain stuck in old behavioral patterns that are self defeating to ourselves and to our relationships. Learning how to set boundaries with others is crucial in moving toward self-empowerment.
Objectives:
- We will explore the beginnings of co-dependent behaviors in our family of origin and how these behaviors affect our present day relationships.
- Identify belief systems that come out of family of origin and discuss their influence on adult behaviors.
- Discuss how to move from codependency to interdependency and self- empowerment through self awareness and the setting of boundaries with others.
Meira Yaer, RN, MA, MFT, CBIS is a Nurse, Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Her work focuses on the healing of Body–Mind–Spirit through Self-Awareness and Self-Empowerment. She is currently the Family Program Coordinator at Sierra Tucson in Tucson, AZ and is the Family Therapist for the Eating Disorder Program. She has a private practice working with individuals with brain injury and their families helping them connect and heal through the gift of interacting with her horses and burros.
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Tucson Area Professionals' Networking Breakfast
Monthly
Presented by Sierra Tucson, Pia's Place, and Prescott House.
2.0 Contact Hours Available!
Schedule:
Held the second Thursday of each month, 8 - 10 a.m.
January 14, 2010
February 11, 2010
March 11, 2010
April 8, 2010
May 13, 2010
June 10, 2010
July 8, 2010
August 12, 2010 (See Topic/Speaker below)
September 9, 2010 (See Topic/Speaker below)
October 14, 2010
November 11, 2010
December 9, 2010
Location:
Arizona Inn
2200 East Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85719 (520-325-1541)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $15 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to each breakfast (no refund after this date). Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, and credit card information -
card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
(Late registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information, you may call Courtney Henson at 800-624-5858 x2132.
August 12, 2010
"Talking About Sex: A Sexual Health Approach to Improving Drug and Alcohol Treatment"
Speaker: Douglas Braun-Harvey, MFT, CGP, AASECT Certified
While great strides have been made in treating drug and alcohol dependency, the sexual health of those in recovery from addiction is too often ignored among treatment professionals. This marginalization of sex often leads to treatment failure, relapse, and untold costs in the lives of addicts and their families. Mr. Braun-Harvey will present his pioneering, evidence-based curriculum designed to integrate concepts of sexual health, current sex research, and recent developments in relapse prevention. He will discuss counselor readiness to both assess and treat sexual health based relapse prevention. Participants will experience fun and stimulating psycho-educational curriculum exercises to learn key elements of the program. He will discuss program design, implementation, and outcome effectiveness measures for integrating sexual health in recovery within current addiction treatment and outpatient psychotherapy.
Objectives:
- Recognize key principles for implementing sex/drug-linked relapse prevention and sex positive drug and alcohol treatment.
- Discuss client retention data from a three-year study and hypothesize key sexual health variables leading to treatment improvement
- Participate in psycho-educational curriculum exercises from Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: group facilitator’s manual to learn specific lesson content and implementation of lesson relapse prevention skill sets.
Sexual health psychotherapist Douglas Braun-Harvey facilitates organizational change and treatment improvement by bridging sexual and mental health. He founded The Sexual Dependency Institute of San Diego in 1993 providing outpatient individual and group therapy for men with out-of-control sexual behavior. From 2001 – 2007 he collaborated with Stepping Stone of San Diego to create the nations first sexual health based psycho-educational drug and alcohol treatment intervention for improving client retention and decreasing sex/drug-linked relapse. He is author of Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Group facilitator’s manual published in 2009 and the soon to be published Sexual Health in Recovery: An assessment and counseling manual. Mr. Braun-Harvey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) and Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT Certified). He is on Facebook at Doug Braun-Harvey and the web at www.BridgingSexualHealth.com.
September 9, 2010
"Incorporating Spirituality into Treatment"
Speaker: Denise C. Hausler, MC LPC
Spirituality and “place of being” can be used to help reduce conflict and suffering and can provide a deep sense of purpose and meaning of life. (Dalai Lama) Ascertain how your clients’ beliefs and spiritual practices can be a useful focal point for exploration and healing.
Objectives:
- Understand how spiritual and religious values are therapeutically relevant.
- Learn how to effectively incorporate your patients’ religious or spiritual beliefs to support the healing process.
- Access your own comfort level and potential barriers when incorporating your client’s spiritual practices.
Denise C. Hausler, MC LPC and Certified Nurtured Heart Therapist, is the founder of Treehouse Counseling & Consulting and the Director of Assessment and Referral at Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital. Ms. Hausler’s practice shares personal fulfillment, growth and development by teaching others the value of spirituality in their day to day life through individual counseling/coaching and workshops.
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The 2010 East Bay Professional Development Series
Monthly
Presented by Sierra Tucson and Bodin.
1.0 CE Credit Available!
Schedule:
Held the third Wednesday of the following months, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
January 20, 2010
February 17, 2010
March 17, 2010
April 21, 2010
May 19, 2010 (See topic/speaker below)
Summer Hiatus
September 15, 2010
October 20, 2010
November 17, 2010
Location:
Massimo Ristorante
1604 Locust Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925-932-1474; public parking lot across the street)
Google Maps Link
CE Credit:
1 Continuing Education Credit available:
- MFT, LCSW as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Approval #PCE3587.
- Sierra Tucson is a provider approved by NAADAC. Approved Education Provider Program, Provider #471 for 1 Contact Hour.
- RN as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Approval #CEP 12719.
- Psychologists - This program is co-sponsored by Sierra Tucson and Bodin. Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $20 per person with pre-registration by the Wednesday prior to each luncheon (no refund after this date). Seating is limited, so walk-ins are accepted on a first-come basis. Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, credentials and license number for CE credit, address, organization, telephone, and credit card information - card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code. (Late Registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information, you may call Rhonda Daley at 877-906-4930, Ext. 2211.
May 19, 2010 <05/19/2010>
"Eating Disorders and the Secret Multiple Diagnoses"
Speaker: Ms. Jeannette Rojas
Eating disorders often co-exist along with trauma, depression and self-harm behaviors. Although clinicians have the DSM-IV-TR as a tool, with clear descriptions of different criteria for the various mental disorders, there is some disagreement in cases of dual diagnosis, selecting what is the primary problem. This workshop will provide strategies and interventions to treat eating disorder patients who have a dual diagnosis such as eating disorder, depression, trauma, and self-harm behaviors.
Objectives:
- The participant will be able to identify the relationship between eating disorders and trauma, self harm behaviors, and depression and practical techniques to address and stop self harm behaviors.
- To provide practical techniques to help patients to express anger in a healthy way.
- The participant will learn practical tools, exercises to treat eating disorder patients who have depression, trauma or self harm behaviors.
Ms. Jeannette Rojas, is a clinical psychologist (Mexico City), LASAC, EAP II, specializing in addictions and eating disorders. She is a primary therapist for the Eating Disorder Program at Sierra Tucson. Jeannette has served as the Vice President of Avalon, the first center for Eating disorders in Latin America in Mexico City, which based its treatment on Sierra Tucson’s “Sierra Model”. Additionally, Ms. Rojas has served as the Clinical Director of Mexico’s first full service Employee Assistance Program at Oceanica, a model developed by Betty Ford Center serving 18,000 members. Ms. Rojas¨ has presented at IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals on “Eating Disorders: Families, Healing and Diversity Treatment Solutions. A Latin American Perspective.”
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The 2010 Seattle Professional Development Series
See Schedule
Presented by Sierra Tucson.
1.0 CE Credit Available!
Schedule:
Held the second Thursday of the following months, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
February 11, 2010
April 9, 2010
August 12, 2010 (See topic/speaker below)
October 14, 2010
Location:
Seastar Restaurant
205 108th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425.456.0010)
Google Maps Link
CE Credit:
1 Continuing Education Credit available:
- MFT, LCSW as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Approval #PCE3587.
- Sierra Tucson is a provider approved by NAADAC. Approved Education Provider Program, Provider #471 for 1 Contact Hour.
- RN as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Approval #CEP 12719.
- Psychologists - This program is co-sponsored by Sierra Tucson. Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $20 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to each luncheon (no refund after this date). Seating is limited, so walk-ins are accepted on a first-come basis. Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, credentials and license number for CE credit, address, organization, telephone, and credit card information - card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code. (Late Registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information, you may call Rhonda Daley at 877-906-4930.
August 12, 2010
"Eating Disorders and the Secret Multiple Diagnoses"
Speaker: Ms. Jeannette Rojas
Eating disorders often co-exist along with trauma, depression and self-harm behaviors. Although clinicians have the DSM-IV-TR as a tool, with clear descriptions of different criteria for the various mental disorders, there is some disagreement in cases of dual diagnosis, selecting what is the primary problem. This workshop will provide strategies and interventions to treat eating disorder patients who have a dual diagnosis such as eating disorder, depression, trauma, and self-harm behaviors.
Objectives:
- The participant will be able to identify the relationship between eating disorders and trauma, self harm behaviors, and depression and practical techniques to address and stop self harm behaviors.
- To provide practical techniques to help patients to express anger in a healthy way.
- The participant will learn practical tools, exercises to treat eating disorder patients who have depression, trauma or self harm behaviors.
Ms. Jeannette Rojas, is a clinical psychologist (Mexico City), LASAC, EAP II, specializing in addictions and eating disorders. She is a primary therapist for the Eating Disorder Program at Sierra Tucson. Jeannette has served as the Vice President of Avalon, the first center for Eating disorders in Latin America in Mexico City, which based its treatment on Sierra Tucson’s “Sierra Model”. Additionally, Ms. Rojas has served as the Clinical Director of Mexico’s first full service Employee Assistance Program at Oceanica, a model developed by Betty Ford Center serving 18,000 members. Ms. Rojas¨ has presented at IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals on “Eating Disorders: Families, Healing and Diversity Treatment Solutions. A Latin American Perspective.”
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Philadelphia Peer Supervision Group for ED
See Schedule
Schedule:
Held on the following dates, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
March 4, 2010
April 1, 2010
May 6, 2010
June 3, 2010
Location:
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Fedock Ballroom
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215-546-9000)
Google Maps Link
Peer Supervision Group focused on the Treatment of Eating Disorders
This group will provide a forum for professionals practicing in the field of Eating Disorders and for those interested in doing so. Meeting topics will evolve from within the group and will include:
- Case Presentations & Discussions
- Best Practices
- Sharing of Treatment Resources
- Literature Review
- Professional Networking
Registration:
Contintental breakfast will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Deborah Schweiger-Whalen, M.S.W., LCSW, within 4 business days of the meeting you plan to attend:
888-839-6066 or DWhalen@SierraTucson.com.
Please note that seating is limited to 15 people per meeting.
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Fairfield County "What's New With You?" Professional Breakfast Series
See Schedule
Presented by Sierra Tucson, Marworth, and Mountainside Treatment Center.
Each breakfast will incorporate thoughtful discussion on a clinical topic, networking, and the sharing of resources including treatment resources, case studies, journal articles on designated topics, and more. Each will be facilitated in an open discussion forum by a local clinician who is knowledgeable in the topic's field.
Schedule:
Held on the following dates from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
March 11, 2010
April 8, 2010
May 20, 2010
June 10, 2010 (See topic/speaker below)
September 16, 2010
October 14, 2010
November 11, 2010
December 9, 2010
Location:
Le Farm Restaurant
256 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
$10 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to the Breakfast (no refund after this date). Seating is limited to 30 participants for each session, with no exceptions. Therefore, walk-ins may not be accommodated at this event. Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, and credit card information - card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
For additional information, you may call Carrie Hunnicutt at 888-452-8458.
Registration for the May 20th event is closed.
May 20, 2010 <05/20/2010>
Doug Bunnell PhD, will facilitate discussion on "Eating Disorders"
June 10, 2010 <06/10/2010>
Bruce Dechert, M.Ed, LADC, ICADC, Family Program Director at Mountainside, will facilitate discussion on "Moving from Family Illness to Family Wellness"
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Boulder Area Professionals' Networking Dinner
See Schedule
Presented by Sierra Tucson.
2.0 Contact Hours Available!
Schedule:
Held on the following dates, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
April 8, 2010
September 30, 2010 (See Topic/Speaker below)
Location:
The Ranch Country Club
11887 Tejon Street
Westminster, CO 80234 (303-460-9700)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $15 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to each dinner (no refund after this date). Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, credit card information -
card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
(Late registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information, you may call Lisa Jane Vargas at 888-935-4488.
September 30, 2010
"The Role of Neuroimaging in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
Speaker: Robert Johnson, D.O.
Description: Dr. Robert Johnson, the Medical Director of Sierra Tucson, who is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, will review the role and controversies related to the use of functional imaging in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric illness and addiction medicine.
To describe the difference between DSM's reliability and validity.
To understand the reasons psychiatry historically has not used neuroimaging.
To learn the differences between SPECT, fMRI, PET, MET, and QEEG
To know the potential benefits of neuroimaging
Board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Johnson’s previous roles include Senior Medical Director of College Hospital (a 140-bed facility) for ten years, Vice President for Medical Affairs of College Health IPA, Certified Executive Coach, Behavioral Health consultant for public and private mental health organizations, and private practice. Dr. Johnson received bachelor's degrees in both Biological Sciences and Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. Graduating from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his Medical Internship at Phoenix General Hospital and his Residency in Psychiatry at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident. He has done research on depression, immune functioning in psychiatric patients and physical illnesses that produce psychiatric symptoms and has a great deal of experience treating patients with addictions and co-occurring disorders. Dr. Johnson lectures nationally and internationally and has received numerous awards. He has been involved with the Special Olympics and Down Syndrome Association.
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East Valley, Arizona, Professional Connections Luncheon
08/06/2010
Presented by Sierra Tucson.
1.0 Credit Hour Available!
Schedule:
March 26, 2010
June 11, 2010
August 6, 2010 (See Topic/Speaker below)
October 29, 2010
Location:
Women in New Recovery
860 N. Center St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480-464-5764)
Google Maps Link
Agenda:
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Registration
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Lunch & Networking
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Presentation
Cost & Registration:
$10 per person with pre-registration by 7/30/10 (no refund after this date). Seating is limited. Pre-registration only for this event. Sorry, no walk-ins.
Please use the "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, and credit card information - card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
For more information, you may call Lisa Jane Vargas at 480-722-0893.
August 6, 2010
"Demystifying the Career Process for You and Your Client"
Speaker: Rhonda Weaver, Ph.D.
Many clients struggle at one time or another with either unemployment or unrewarding employment. You will learn some career guidance skills that will assist in supporting your client during the transition process. This presentation includes a combination of theory and hands-on assessment activities. This may come at a good time when you may be seeing this issue more in your practice due to the current state of the economy.
- To obtain information about the Career Development Process.
- To participate in the John Holland ‘Self-assessment’ Activity.
- To help with ideas about strategizing with your client.
Rhonda Weaver has worked in the Phoenix area for over 20 years, applying career principles to individuals in her private practice; teaching college courses at local East Valley colleges; and providing workshops for corporations during downsizing. She was recently selected as the the critical response site coordinator for British Airways in Arizona. She has an M.A.Ed and her Ph.D. is in clinical psychology.
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Columbus Resource Dinner
08/19/2010
Sierra Tucson cordially invites you to attend a Resource Dinner. Bring business cards and information to share on your practice, and Sierra Tucson staff will share information on our programs with a focus on the Eating Disorder and Trauma Programs. There is no charge for the event. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule:
August 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Location:
Buca de Beppo
343 N. Front Street
Columbus, OH
(860-434-1667)
Cost & Registration:
$0 per person with pre-registration by the Thursday prior to the Dinner.
For additional information you may contact Carrie Hunnicutt, Clinical Outreach Coordinator at(888-452-5458) or chunnicutt@SierraTucson.com.
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Flagstaff Professional Development Luncheon
09/10/2010
Presented by Sierra Tucson.
2.0 Contact Hours Available!
Schedule:
September 10, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:
The Little America Hotel
2515 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff , AZ , 86004
(800-865-1401)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Sign up and save! $15 per person with pre-registration by September 2, 2010 (no refund after this date). Please use "Register Now" button below to register online with credit card. Include your name, address, telephone, and credit card information -
card number, exact name on card, expiration date, security code.
(Late registration at the door, $25 cash or check.)
For additional information you may call Lisa Jane Vargas at 888-935-4488.
September 10, 2010
"Retrieving The Missing Pieces: A Cross-Cultural Approach to Memory Fragmentation;
Speaker: Sarah Jenkins, LPC
Ancient cultures, across continents, have identified the importance of processing dissociated aspects of the self. With this in mind, and staying true to the eight-phase EMDR treatment model, a cross-cultural, shamanic approach to processing sensory-motor aspects of trauma is provided.
Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to identify the relationship between the fragmented aspects of the sensory-motor aspects of trauma, ego state therapy, and cross-cultural shamanic approaches to trauma treatment.
- Attendees will be able to identify specific indicators, including incomplete client narratives, that unprocessed fragments of the sensory-motor aspects of trauma are impeding client processing during EMDR.
- Attendees will gain an increased understanding of fragmentation and its impact on trauma processing.
Sarah Jenkins is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Her private practice is located in Tempe, where she specializes in treating survivors of childhood abuse. Ms. Jenkins is also an adjunct professor for the Arizona State University and University of Phoenix. In addition, she has also served as a Clinical Supervisor for a government funded, EMDR trauma treatment program. Ms. Jenkins has lived in Europe and the United States, and seeks to bring a cross-cultural perspective to her clinical work.
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South Florida "Gratitude for Giving" Breakfast
10/01/2010
Sierra Tucson will be recognizing professionals in South Florida for their years of giving to others. Please join us in honoring your selected peers who have made a significant contribution to our community. Sierra Tucson staff and tables to display your literature will be available.
Schedule:
Friday, October 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Presentation of Awards, and Networking
Location:
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Miami Ballroom
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
(305-381-3088; Non-hosted Parking available)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Tickets to this event are $40 per person or $300 per table of 10. All tickets must be purchased by September 20, 2010. Only table tickets purchased by August 13 will be recognized in the "Gratitude for Giving" Program. Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. If purchasing a table, please provide the names of guests, if possible.
We invite you to nominate your peers for the awards below before August 9, 2010. You may print the PDF and fax to 954-922-6681.
South Florida Nomination Form
Categories of Recognition:
- Compassion Recognition honors someone in the medical community for their contributions to the wellness of others.
- Hope Recognition is for one who has contributed to prevention and
education in the field of addictions and/or mental health.
- Humility Recognition recognizes someone who has served as
an outstanding advocate to others.
- Spirit Recognition highlights clinical professional who has assisted clients in different specialty areas such as eating disorders, chemical dependency, or mental health.
- Vision Recognition recognizes a researcher who has expanded knowledge and understanding through scientific inquiry.
- Pillar of the Community is a professional whose work has contributed positively to the community.
- Gratitude Recognition gives lifetime achievement recognition for a professional in the community.
For additional information, you may call 800-624-5858, Ext. 2303.
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Dallas "Gratitude for Giving" Breakfast
11/12/2010
Sierra Tucson will be recognizing professionals in Dallas for their years of giving to others. Please join us in honoring your selected peers who have made a significant contribution to our community. Sierra Tucson staff and tables to display your literature will be available.
Schedule:
Friday, November 12, 2010
8:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Breakfast, Presentation of Awards, and Networking
Location:
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
(214-559-2100; Hosted Parking available)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Tickets to this event are $30 per person or $250 per table of 10. All tickets must be purchased by September 10, 2010. Only table tickets purchased by October 8 will be recognized in the "Gratitude for Giving" Program. Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. If purchasing a table, please provide the names of guests, if possible.
We invite you to nominate your peers for the awards below before September 10, 2010. You may print the PDF and fax to 512-445-3298.
Dallas Nomination Form (PDF)
Categories of Recognition:
- Compassion Recognition honors someone in the medical community for their contributions to the wellness of others.
- Hope Recognition is for one who has contributed to prevention and
education in the field of addictions and/or mental health.
- Humility Recognition recognizes someone who has served as
an advocate to others.
- Spirit Recognition highlights clinical professionals who have assisted clients in different specialty areas such as eating disorders, chemical dependency, or mental health.
- Vision Recognition recognizes a researcher who has expanded knowledge and understanding through scientific inquiry.
- Pillar of the Community is a professional whose work has contributed positively to the community.
- Gratitude Recognition gives Lifetime Achievement Recognition for a professional in the community.
For additional information, you may call 800-624-5858, Ext. 2303.
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Chicago "Gratitude for Giving" Breakfast
11/19/2010
Sierra Tucson will be recognizing professionals in Chicago for their years of giving to others. Please join us in honoring your selected peers who have made a significant contribution to our community. Sierra Tucson staff will be available.
Schedule:
Friday, November 19, 2010
8:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Presentation of Awards, and Networking
Location:
W Chicago Lakeshore
Altitude, 33 Floor
644 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
(312-943-9200; Hosted Parking available)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Tickets to this event are $30 per person or $250 per table of 10. All tickets must be purchased by November 10, 2010. Only table tickets purchased by October 15 will be recognized in the "Gratitude for Giving" Program. Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. If purchasing a table, please provide the names of guests, if possible.
We invite you to nominate your peers for the awards below before October 1, 2010. You may print the PDF and fax to 773-338-2445.
To complete the online form, click here:
Click Here
Chicago Nomination Form (PDF)
Categories of Recognition:
- Compassion Recognition honors someone in the medical community for their contributions to the wellness of others.
- Hope Recognition is for one who has contributed to prevention and
education in the field of addictions and/or mental health.
- Humility Recognition recognizes someone who has served as
an outstanding advocate to others.
- Spirit Recognition highlights clinical professionals who have assisted clients in different specialty areas such as eating disorders, chemical dependency, or mental health.
- Vision Recognition recognizes a researcher who has expanded knowledge and understanding through scientific inquiry.
- Pillar of the Community is a professional whose work has contributed positively to the community.
- Gratitude Recognition gives Lifetime Achievement Recognition for a professional in the community.
For additional information, you may call 800-624-5858, Ext. 2303.
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Phoenix "Gratitude for Giving” Celebration
12/10/2010
Sierra Tucson will be recognizing professionals in the Phoenix area for their years of giving to others. Please join us in honoring your selected peers who have made a significant contribution to our community. Sierra Tucson staff and networking tables will be available.
Schedule:
Friday, December 10, 2010
8:30 a.m. – Registration and Networking
9:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Presentation of Awards
Location:
Arizona Biltmore
Grand Ballroom
2400 East Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 95016
(602-955-6600; Non-hosted Parking available)
Google Maps Link
Cost & Registration:
Tickets to this event are $30 per person or $270 per table of 10. All tickets must be purchased by November 30, 2010. Only Table tickets purchased by November 12 will be recognized in the "Gratitude for Giving" Program. Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. If purchasing a table, please provide the names of guests, if possible.
We invite you to nominate your peers for the awards below before October 22, 2010. You may print the PDF and fax to 520-818-5869.
Phoenix Nomination Form (PDF)
Categories of Recognition:
- In Memoriam honors colleagues who have recently passed on, who have dedicated their life work to helping others with mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Compassion Recognition honors someone in the medical community for their contributions to the wellness of others.
- Hope Recognition is for one who has contributed to prevention and
education in the field of addictions and/or mental health.
- Humility Recognition recognizes someone who has served as
an outstanding advocate to others.
- Spirit Recognition highlights clinical professionals who have assisted clients in different specialty areas such as eating disorders, chemical dependency, or mental health.
- Vision Recognition recognizes a researcher who has expanded knowledge and understanding through scientific inquiry.
- Pillar of the Community is a professional whose work has contributed positively to the community.
- Gratitude Recognition gives Lifetime Achievement Recognition for a professional in the community.
For additional information, you may call 800-624-5858, Ext. 2303.
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