The 60th Annual South Carolina Counseling Association Conference

This session will introduce participants to a comprehensive model for resilience that integrates emotional resilience, psychological flexibility, mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices.  The model includes core principles of healthy human functioning, several evidence-based theories, and is presented in the context of social justice education.

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This training will explore ethical considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the context of utilizing bibliotherapy. Bibliotherapy is an empirically validated expressive arts therapy encouraging connection through storytelling, narratives, poetry, and the written word.

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The presentation will consist of didactic and experiential components. The basic skills of CCPT will be reviewed. Application of skills to current clinical work will be discussed as well as multicultural considerations. A review of assessment, treatment planning, and documentation of client progress through a CCPT lens will be introduced. Participants will watch videos of CCPT sessions and will practice ways to document treatment goals and progress inside and outside of the session.

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This interactive workshop supports and inspires therapists to think creatively as they provide services for children and adolescents. The activities discussed will be useful for working with young clients who are being treated for a variety of clinical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, and trauma. Therapists working with children and adolescents will explore creative play-based techniques using a variety of clinical tools, common children’s board games, books, many free resources and inexpensive materials. The strategies, games, books, and activities presented in the workshop will support and enhance the delivery of quality therapy.

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Mental health professionals can experience frustration and stress when working with clients who resist attending counseling sessions. The reasons clients present themselves as unmotivated, angry, or defiant to the therapeutic process vary in complexity. This presentation provides mental health professionals, coaches, and service providers with effective strategies, interventions, empirical techniques, and faith base principles to facilitate a favorable therapeutic outcome when working with difficult clients.

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The SC-APT will discuss the process of becoming a play therapist along with the benefits. 

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All counselors will have clients who are dealing with grief and loss. Grief and loss doesn't exclusively apply to death; many client experiences are part of a grief and loss process. Counselors may feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to best work with these clients. In this presentation, we will share creative interventions on how to best work with clients experiencing grief and loss across the lifespan, as well as how to take care of ourselves as counselors. You will leave this presentation with hands on information you can use in your practice tomorrow- and you will also leave with some specific tips on staying grounded and well as a counselor.

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Join Troy Love on an enlightening expedition of self-discovery. In this captivating session, attendees will delve deep into the profound influence of self-compassion on personal growth and resilience. Through Troy's engaging anecdotes and actionable insights, you'll embark on a transformative journey. Learn to courageously confront past emotional burdens, embrace vulnerability, and skillfully nurture self-compassion. The practical tools and empowering wisdom gained will empower you to navigate life with enhanced emotional well-being and authenticity. This is an unmissable voyage towards self-love and empowerment.

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Are you on the management track? Have you wondered about hiring employees in your private practice? Has anyone ever told you what a great clinician you are? If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, this presentation is for you. This session will explore the qualities that make a great clinician a poor manager; the qualities that make a great clinician a great manager; and the skills needed to successfully transition from clinical work to management.

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In this session, participants will explore the complexities of grief. After the last 3 years of having incredible loss due to COVID 19 and the increase of violence in today’s society, it is important to allow clients and us as therapists to emotionally release, accept our authentic feelings, and understand how death affects our entire being.

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Presenters will provide a brief discussion on using hip-hop in counseling as well as its therapeutic benefits. Presenters will provide interventions and other hip-hop activities that are clinical, through experiential and observational learning.

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Eating disorders are extremely misunderstood by the community, as well as the mental health field. Though the illness does have a high rate of mortality, as well as relapse, recovery is possible. Part of facilitating recovery as clinicians ourselves is learning the barriers to treatment, misunderstandings, and successful interventions for the population. Kayla King, M.Ed. LPC-A is a recovered clinician that focuses on this population and will be holding this presentation to break down these barriers to help!

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Approximately 36 million people in the United States participate in organized sports. This substantial participation underscores the need to look beyond the fanfare to understand the mental health needs of athletes. The demands of training, pressures of competition, commercialization, and visibility of their performances can make athletes uniquely susceptible to a variety of mental health issues. This presentation provides counselors with valuable insights, evidence-based techniques, and practical strategies for navigating the intricacies of working with athletes of any age. By steadfastly addressing these mental health needs, counselors can help athletes achieve peak performance and optimal mental health.

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Intimate partner violence affects 1 in 4 individuals and has significant physical and mental health implications. Therefore, counselors must identify and respond to intimate partner violence appropriately. Motivational interviewing can improve clinicians' responses to clients experiencing intimate partner violence by focusing on the client's individual goals and increasing their self-efficacy. We will present the results of a single case design research study that investigated the use of motivational interviewing with victims of intimate partner violence in South Carolina. Participants will hear about the data collected in the study, implications for future research, and implications for current practice with victims of intimate partner violence.

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This presentation will discuss preliminary results of two multicultural lessons infused within a Diagnosis and Assessment related course to enhance discussion of students and challenging implicit biases of students prior to professional work.

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Polyvagal theory offers a roadmap for connecting with our clients in deeper, more meaningful ways. In this session, you will learn how to use mindfulness, breath work (pranayama), and your powerful presence to create an environment that supports co-regulation and healing.

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This presentation will discuss preliminary results of a Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) curriculum that was infused within a Multicultural Course through an additional virtual format outside of university required materials. Students were asked to voluntarily participate in 'Courageous Conversations' to discover if using virtual platforms allows for students to participate in race-based conversation more through guided 'threads'. The threads were previously chosen and included current event articles, youtube videos, social media posts, and more as well as posed questions to respond to openly together throughout the semester. Discussion of the curriculum, participation, and active demonstration will be discussed during the presentation.

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In our dynamic world, mental health and health behaviors are interconnected, influencing each other in profound ways. There is a growing body of evidence showing their strong reciprocal relationship. Yet, from the intake to the treatment plan, health behaviors are often minimized in the counseling process, potentially undermining treatment and reducing positive outcomes. This presentation will explore the connection between mental health and health behaviors like exercise, nutrition, sleep, and screen time. Counselors will gain practical strategies to integrate these factors into their treatment plans, unlocking new dimensions of therapeutic success.

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Studying best practices can involve studying the best practitioners. A snowball sampling approach was used to identify a group of 10 therapists – holding a variety of licenses – identified by their professional peers as “master therapists.” This presentation focuses on the ethical commitments of these “best of the best” therapists.

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Emotional distress is negatively impacting students' ability to learn and educators ability to perform effectively. Individuals who possess the necessary skills to remain regulated, participate in healthy relationships and respond to hardships in positive ways (resilience) are much more likely to thrive. The 28,000 student Hall County School District has developed, and is utilizing, a unique Tier-2 skills-based curriculum and facilitator training program that is showing encouraging results. Last school year over 1,100 middle and high school students participated in the groups, and adults within the district are now asking, and participating, in groups of their own.

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This session will introduce participants to the Spartan Resilience Training Model used at Michigan State University to harness the vital skill-building people gain in counseling and make it accessible for people across an organization or community.  Scaling resilience education creates greater access to life-enhancing skills and reduces the burden on existing systems of care. 

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This presentation is designed to empower counseling professionals with practical self-care techniques that enhance their well-being and resilience. In the demanding field of counseling, it's crucial to prioritize self-care to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide effective support to clients. We will explore the transformative power of breathwork, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness in reducing stress, preventing burnout, and fostering emotional resilience. Through this session, attendees will gain valuable insights, actionable strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose to enhance their personal and professional lives. Join us in the journey toward self-care and self-discovery.

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Human flourishing is at the heart of every counselor's work. Research studies demonstrate that experiences of gratitude, awe, social support, flow, and positive emotions are effective in increasing well-being. In this presentation, counselors will learn the PERMA model for well-being and targeted clinical interventions to improve client flourishing.

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The ACA Code of Ethics and our multicultural competencies reinforce counselors' need to have a diversity of theoretical approaches and interventions to meet diverse client needs. Creativity in counseling allows the counselor to individualize case conceptualization and treatment planning. Art in therapy has been found to be applicable to many specialized populations. Participants will engage in two experiential creative interventions infusing art artificial intelligence (AI) as a new therapeutic tool in this presentation.

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For many people, social media usage consumes a significant portion of their daily life and mental energy. As such, research shows that social media has changed the relational landscape with many humans actively participating in both virtual and real world communities. For counselors and counselor trainees, intentional dialogue is needed to explore the socio-cultural impact of social media usage in both the professional and personal domains. To address this evolving technology, the presenters will review the guidance on professional and ethical social media usage for counselors, counselor trainees, and counselor educators and apply this guidance to case studies and social media trends within the counseling community.

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The wound of infidelity to one’s perceived secure attachment often leaves both the offending and nonoffending partners dealing with traumatic reactions, including depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, loneliness, shame, and despair. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is an empirically based treatment that has demonstrated positive outcomes in repairing attachment injury. This presentation will discuss the efficacy of utilizing EFCT as an effective psychotherapy treatment for couples recovering from infidelity. It will analyze the three stages of EFCT, describe integrated interventions that are value-driven and structured for working with couples, and provide an attachment repair model for a therapist to be both clinically sound and spiritually attentive in recovery work with couples.

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Presenters will share the dynamics of the school leadership team from Indian Land Middle School. We will discuss the importance of including a variety of stakeholders and the roles and responsibilities of each member to ensure every student has the opportunities to be successful.

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This session dispels myths and empowers counselors around case note best-practices focusing on the imperatives of audit compliance. Participants will learn standardized protocols for complete, timely records that stand up to regulatory scrutiny. Expert perspectives on infractions to avoid and exemplars across treatment settings will clearly define policy-congruent note principles while strengthening safeguards for counselors and clients alike.

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Clinical Supervision is an important component of effective training for counselors. This presentation will go over the components of effective trauma-informed supervision as well as how to integrate trauma-informed supervision into other supervision models. This presentation is designed for those who supervise clinicians (students or post-master's).

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Mindfulness is a hot topic these days and rightfully so. A mindfulness practice is shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in its participants. But what if you or your client comes from a different religious background? Can you fuse mindfulness within faith-based practice outside of the Buddhist tradition? Yes! During this presentation we will learn the basic principles of mindfulness and discuss how to blend mindfulness with a faith-based practice.

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Church hurt, is a religious phenomenon that has gained more acknowledgement and discussion in social media and in the church world. Within the past decade, the research has extended exploring church hurt within the Black church. This presenter will explore the complexity of church hurt providing a historical context of the Black church. Additionally, the clinical significance and implications for treating Black clients will be discussed.

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This presentation will discuss current challenges LGBTQ+ students face within the educational system. Research-based interventions and best practices for school counselors to support LGBTQ+ students in school will be discussed along with the ASCA ethical codes. Participants will have the opportunity to share what they are currently doing now to support LGBTQ+ students given the current political climate in South Carolina. Resources and ideas for how to fit support this population in the MTSS framework will also be shared.

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This presentation will give participants a basic understanding of addiction, the classifications of substances and the criteria for substance use disorders, the stages of change, and its impact on recovery. Participants will also learn how to access resources for individuals struggling with substance misuse.

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Participants will examine the modification and integration of adaptive strategies for different phases of the EMDR process. A brief examination of autonomic responses and how they can impact EMDR for both children and neurodiverse. Play therapy methods will be shared to increase processing with children.

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Neuroscience informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (n-CBT) is a novel scientific approach that enhances the efficacy of traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a well-established psychotherapy method that helps individuals modify maladaptive or distressing thoughts, but it can often neglect the underlying neuroscience and physiological mechanisms that are associated with those thoughts. This poster presentation will elucidate the neuroscientific foundations of n-CBT through three objectives: 1. Explaining what n-CBT is and how it differs from traditional CBT, 2. Showing evidence for n-CBT's effectiveness in treating disorders such as anxiety and depression, and 3. Offering recommendations for mental health counselors on how to implement it in their practice.

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In their social-cultural course, graduate students encounter the dual challenge of comprehending intricate theoretical frameworks and understanding diverse perspectives. This presentation underscores the pivotal role of self-reflection in unraveling these complexities, urging participants to engage deeply with the material. Central to this exploration is a commitment to respect: respect for diverse viewpoints, for cultural richness, and for each student's unique journey. Through interactive sessions, including a panel discussion where graduate students share reflections, attendees will embark on a transformative journey of introspection.

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One of the pitfalls in the mental health field are the racial disparities that exist within it. The push for cultural sensitivity/multiculturalism has helped deter this setback but nevertheless it still exists in many forms. This presentation will discuss the ways racial disparities takes root in the counselling field, how it affects minority clients, and how it affects the counselor's abilities. It will expand on the benefits of teaching multiculturalism and how to tailor it towards practical skills to work with minority groups.

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I will be presenting a poster board talking about the aspects of IFS and the impact it can have on clients when correctly executed.

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The purpose of this presentation is to shine light on a topic in the counseling and psychological world that has been kept in the dark for too long. Whether it be because of the internal biases against offenders that can exist in practicing counselors, or the general hands-off, out of sight out of mind approach that many take regarding our prison systems, the prison rape epidemic is rampant and in need of attention. This presentation will explore and analyze the current literature regarding the sexual victimization of men in the United States prison systems and the factors contributing to their aversion to reporting.

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Artificial Intelligence Technology (AI) is showing promise as a means of providing counseling services to a broader population. AI can be used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. This technology can also be used to provide treatment to otherwise inaccessible populations. What exactly does this mean for the future of counseling? This presentation will discuss how artificial intelligence can be utilized by counselors to benefit clients, and highlight the potential concerns associated with the use of AI in the counseling setting.

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Over the past few years there has a been a rise in the number of emerging adults who rely on cannabinoids to act as a replacement SSRI. Some cannabinoids produce effects similar to SSRIs. This can lead to individuals establishing a coping mechanism used to ease impacts of depression, anxiety, their symptoms and many more things, which are treated by SSRIs. In our presentation, we will cover: types of cannabinoids, pros and cons of cannabinoid use, cannabis use disorder, differences in cannabinoids and SSRIs, and other selected topics related.

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From the beginning of time, individuals have consumed alcohol in small and large quantities. However, with too much consumption, many of these individuals have experienced its negative effects, proving to be harmful or even deadly. Until recently, studies have shown that one group that has been frequently overlooked is the homeless population. Thankfully, researchers are beginning to take interest in finding ways to help this group of people. Several studies have been conducted within the past ten years that have focused on a newly developed Harm Reduction Treatment for homeless individuals experiencing Alcohol Use Disorder (HaRT-A). The presented poster will help addiction counselors to understand the results of current research that has been done surrounding Harm Reduction Treatment for homeless individuals, explain potential limitations and risks of current HaRT-A studies, and recognize the need for more research going forward.

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This presentation discusses the importance of raising the next generation of counselors in to their roles as advocates and developing their expertise as clinicians.

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For the last four years, First Responders have been at the forefront of our care and crises without the opportunity for much respite. First Responders are survivors of critical incidents but are traditionally not categorized as “survivors” due to the nature of their role in the event. First Responders have been repeatedly exposed to various difficult and traumatic experiences during many COVID variations and unprecedented deaths. COVID aside, historically, First Responders have faced higher rates of PTSD compared to the general population. This presentation will discuss historical, current, and future trauma resilience treatment for first responders.

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This session is being presented as an open presentation of ideas on interventions that may be implemented with clients who have experienced sudden and tragic losses due to unexpected and sometimes mass tragedies

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Counselor burnout is an all-too-common phenomenon, yet balancing clinical work, continuing education, and life responsibilities can be an ongoing challenge. Our research has revealed a practice that may help buffer against the assault of counselor burnout. We have found that as counselors increase their trait-based emotional intelligence their levels of counselor burnout decrease. We have worked with a team of researchers to develop the Teleological Emotional Intelligence and Self-compassion Training and to measure the impact of this research-based curriculum on counselors in training. In this workshop we will share a tool kit of activities that have been associated with increased self-compassion, gains in emotional intelligence, increased attachment security, and decreased burnout.

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Using two treatment modalities, Multidimensional Family Therapy and Play Therapy, will provide a framework for professionals to utilize when working with the LGBTQ+ population. 

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Ecosystemic play therapy is a seminal theory recognized by the Association for Play Therapy. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the history, core tenets, procedure and logistics of Ecosystemic play therapy.

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**CANCELLED** This session will provide an overview of Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) for use as an alternative to traditional one-on-one play therapy. Essential concepts of CPRT will be discussed in order to equip counselors with the knowledge and skills to use CPRT in working with children and their families. 

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This presentation will share results on the contributing factors of clinical reasoning in mental health diagnosis of counselors in training and how self-efficacy in diagnosis skills as well as counselor biases contribute to clinical reasoning processes. A model will be presented and discussed to share about the statistical significance of factors that contribute to the clinical reasoning process in CITs.

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In this session, we will delve into real-life case studies of ethical violations and the resulting disciplinary actions in the field of counseling. By examining these cases, we will gain valuable insights and lessons that can inform our own ethical practices. Through a combination of interactive discussions and group activities, participants will have the opportunity to analyze the ethical dilemmas presented in each case and explore alternative courses of action.

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Despite the overwhelming amount of literature that purports that engaging in strengths-based frameworks for counseling, research, and teaching is important, particularly for disadvantaged minority groups, there is an underwhelming amount of literature on the strengths of the LGBTQ+ population. This systematic review examined the literature from 1978 to 2023 regarding resilience, family resilience, and coping for the LGBTQ+ population. Results suggest that while some studies indicate that concepts such as coping, resilience, and family resilience may be important when looking at factors such as LGBTQ+ health, more studies are needed to fill in the gaps in the literature. Clinical implications will also be discussed. 

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Therapeutic alliance is of the utmost importance in our work. Car, Joe, and Guy will offer a primer/refresher on rapport building, featuring practice opportunities and an overview of habits that promote connection. Join us for this lively, upbeat session on the art of active listening and facilitation.

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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) victims are likely to suffer from mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidality. Furthermore, IPV between couples affects the whole family.For couples with children, intimate partner violence, as well as the modeling of unhealthy conflict resolution, negatively affects the m Due to the prevalence of IPV, it is important for counselors to assess for IPV and its typology. The Continuum of Conflict and Control-Relationship Scale (CCC-RS) is a 10-item measure in which participants rate their behaviors and those of their partner. Items include behaviors ranging from controlling behaviors to conflict resolution behaviors. The use of  the CCC-RS can assist counselors with the identification of the correct intimate partner typology, leading to the most appropriate and effective treatment of an individual or couple. This session will discuss clinical and training implications of the CCC-RS.

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Information about integrating play therapy with MTSS in schools will be presented. Examples for K-12 usage as well as examples of how counselors in private practice can contribute to overall student success will be provided. Discussion will be encouraged about how counselors are currently thinking about play therapy in conjunction with school success.  

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Join our breakout group as we come together to discuss the crucial role of advocacy in addressing legislation that directly impacts our profession. Together, we will explore strategies for effective advocacy and the importance of leveraging the association's resources to influence legislative decisions. This is an opportunity to collaborate and develop actionable plans to advance the interests of the profession through informed advocacy. Don't miss the chance to be part of this vital conversation.

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This presentation will provide an overview of human trafficking for clinical counselors. The overview will include identifying the various types of trafficking and where, how, and why it occurs, debunking common myths associated with human trafficking, and highlighting South Carolina law specific to human trafficking. Also, identifying risk factors and recognizing behavioral indications of students at school, who are at risk of being trafficked, will be covered. Evidence-based clinical practices that aid individuals in healing from being traumatized and victimized by this criminal act will be highlighted. Additional resources to further equip clinical counselors will be provided.

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In response to a surge of teen suicides in the same community, social work faculty and students at Winthrop University developed Project Resilience, a community-based resilience initiative. Project Resilience prepares teens and young adults to tap into inner strengths and family and community resources when exposed to a traumatic event.

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Various entities throughout the world are now touting the successes of psychedelics for treating and possibly curing everything from alcohol substance use disorders to complex PTSD, and in some cases end of life issues. Journey with us as we discuss the use of psychedelics, substances used in clinical trials and the schedule III drug that has changed the way we look at depression.

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Arts and Crafts in Counseling is an untapped resource for enhancing your therapy sessions. Evidence shows that creative interventions break down communication barriers, build rapport, and empower client decision-making. Clients achieve success by harnessing their creative healing power and challenging the part of the brain that is used less frequently, while drawing out emotional responses and giving language to the parts of the traumatized brain that cannot access verbal communication.

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**CANCELLED** Bullying among academics, while one of the highest rates of workplace bullying, remains to be understudied as a topic limiting our understanding of it. It is largely addressed as interpersonal conflict, as opposed to an experience that is integrated into the culture of an institution. Utilizing a System?s Model perspective, we evaluated how the culture and structure of academic departments influenced bullying rates. We noted that culture and structure do have an impact on bullying rates, including how social engagements, relationships, and support determined rates of bullying.

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Historically, social systems have relied on the U.S. Census? definition of family, which defines a family as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption, and residing together. However, poverty, education, and public policies influence the transitions and the complexity of how more contemporary family structure and organization is defined, as well as how we conceptualize family and individual health and functioning. Drawing on interventions from family systems and family-oriented theories, together presenters and attendees will explore creative ways these theories can be implemented to support advocacy and social justice efforts when working with traditionally marginalized and disadvantaged individuals and families.

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Kasey will Review the licensure laws and show you step buy step how to get licensed in SC

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In this presentation, we invite you to get to know supervisors from various regions across the state. Through their shared experiences and unique supervisory styles, you will gain valuable insights to help you make informed decisions when choosing the supervisor that best aligns with your needs and preferences. Join us as we delve into the world of supervision and discover how to find your perfect match.

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There are questions to be answered ? there seems to be confusion about the distinctions between mindfulness, hypnosis, meditation, and contemplation and about how they are practiced. For example, the use of hypnotic induction in mindfulness exercises occurs with increasing frequency. How should these tools be utilized in clinical practice and what is the current understanding of how they work? Does psilocybin work by inducing a dissociative phenomenon similar to hypnosis?

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The 1960s were a time of sweeping social change, punctuated by the Civil Rights Movement. A cause whose principles and strategies have proven to be highly adaptable to a variety of other social issues, including modern public mental health advocacy. The era's focus on direct action, strategic organization, legislative advocacy, lobbying, and public education have served as key building blocks in the evolution of advocacy and social justice action agendas in various disciplines. In mental health, professional practitioners, and clinicians across the discipline, can leverage the strengths of these historical models to better serve marginalized communities who are disproportionately affected by the social determinants of mental health (Brown, 2015; James, 2018). This presentation aims to explore the utility and application of 1960s civil rights models and action for today's mental health professionals committed to justice, advocacy, and social action (Maher, et al., 2019).

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The interplay between intergenerational trauma, generational curses and genetic factors is a complex multidimensional phenomenon. Intergenerational trauma is defined as transmission of trauma experiences and their effects across generations. This occurs primarily through socialisation, learned behavior and passing down of family narratives, beliefs and coping strategies. Generational curses are conceptual across different cultures and belief systems which some believe is passed down through generations due to ancestral transgressions.

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If your practice involves children and families, you likely work with those who are involved with foster care or who have been adopted. This is a specified population needing specialized treatment and trained clinicians. Unfortunately, many kids and families seek counseling and are left feeling more frustrated. This session will outline the foundation of treatment considerations, guiding principles, and insight into how to gain further training and expertise to better serve those impacted by foster care adoption.

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Some of our most vulnerable populations and those with lower socio-economic barriers often have difficulty accessing high quality therapeutic interventions outside of the state mental health system. Rural providers struggle with barriers due to the economic situations in their counties, as well as navigating the labyrinth of a system created to provide support but often feels like it is anything but. A brief overview of the Medicaid system, the different HMOs and ways the changes that have occurred will be discussed. Ethical conflicts will be explored related to both Medicaid billing and practice.

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This continuing education course is designed for clinicians and therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of somatic attachment, somatic embodiment, and the ethical integration of bodywork techniques into therapeutic treatment. Participants will explore the role of the fascia in somatic experiences, gain practical skills for working with clients' bodies, and develop a comprehensive approach to fostering attachment and embodiment in therapeutic settings.

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Most clinicians that work in substance use treatment are used to navigating an ever-evolving world of designer/synthetic drugs and behaviors associated with use, but perhaps no other population sees more rapidly changing trends in substance use than adolescents. In addition, we saw a rapidly growing population of children and adolescents that were living on the streets or at constant risk of facing homelessness during the pandemic. This presentation examines the clinical, cultural, and community considerations that are crucial in understanding and addressing the unique needs of homeless youth. Attendees will be introduced to evidence-based practices that embody a youth-friendly approach to treating this high-risk, high-need population.

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Enhancing resilience in trauma survivors is an important aspect of trauma recovery. Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back and adapt in the face of adversity. This session will discuss empirically supported interventions for trauma survivors and provide ways to enhance resilience factors and provide support for everyday stressors.

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Overview of suicide prevention and crisis intervention procedures in a correctional setting, to include identification of unique risk factors, review of two evidenced-based suicide risk assessments, and standard safety protocol.

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Medical Trauma is dramatically different from other types of trauma ? it is an enduring threat. The typical approach to trauma work is founded in ?safety and stabilization? but what if you cannot get safe? Research on medical trauma is growing, but the focus on all aspects of medical trauma and its impact on families and caregivers of patients is sorely lacking. Caregivers of medically complex patients cannot find themselves in the mainstream approach to ?trauma informed care?. The medical system focuses largely on ?patient factors?, but the does not take ownership that the system can be a large part of the problem. With a better understanding of medical trauma and its impact on families and caregivers of patients, we can validate the experiences for caregivers and empower them to understand their reactions, and reclaim their ability to cope through the lens of polyvagal regulation.

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ADHD has been getting a lot of attention on social media and there is an increase of diagnosis. However, statistics show us that as much as 80% of the information is inaccurate. First diagnosed in 1902 as Kinesthetic Brain Disorder of Youth there has been a plethora of advances in understanding of this element of neurodiversity, including its tendency to overlap with other mental health disorders. Problems with diagnosis will be examined and effective treatment modalities will be explored, as well as the overlap between ADHD and trauma.

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