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Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute

2012 Topic Schedule

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* Workshops suggested for therapists.
† Workshops suggested for educators.

Monday, July 9, 2012
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:45–10:15 a.m. Summer School Registration, Residence Hall Check-in, Academic Credit Registration  
10:15–10:30 a.m. Summer School Opening Ceremonies  
10:30 a.m.–Noon "Prescription Drug Addiction: Current Challenges and Treatment Approaches" Dennis C. Daley, Ph.D.
Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch  
1:15–2:45 p.m. "An Integrated Model for Treating Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders: Dual Disorders Recovery Counseling (DDRC)" Dennis C. Daley, Ph.D.
2:45–3:00 p.m. Break  
3:00–4:30 p.m. "Managing Emotions and Moods in Substance Use and/or Psychiatric Disorders" Dennis C. Daley, Ph.D.
4:30 p.m. Welcome Reception  
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:15–9:45 a.m. "Adolescent Gambling: Prevalence and Prevention" John D. Massella, Ed.D., LPC, CCS, CCDP, NCC
9:45–10:15 a.m. Break  
10:15–11:45 a.m. "Finding Hope in Teen Depression" John T. McCarthy, Ph.D., NCC
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch  
1:00–2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops  
  * A. "Problem / Pathological Gambling: What We Know and How to Treat It" John D. Massella, Ed.D., LPC, CCS, CCDP, NCC
  † B. "Making the Black Cloud Go Away: Change Approaches for Adolescent Depression" John T. McCarthy, Ph.D., NCC
  * C. "Prevention Ethics for Counselors, Social Workers and Chemical Dependency Professionals: Part I" Douglas A. Wentz, M.A., OCPS II
  † D. "Youth Internet Gambling...Anybody, Anywhere, Anytime" Carl E. Robertson, M.A., MDiv
2:30–3:00 p.m. Break  
3:00–4:30 p.m. All Afternoon Workshops Repeated Except  
  * C. "Prevention Ethics for Counselors, Social Workers and Chemical Dependency Professionals: Part II" Douglas A. Wentz, M.A., OCPS II

Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:15–9:45 a.m. "It's Everybody's Business: Recognizing Child Abuse"  Shannon Cossaboom, B.S. 
9:45–10:15 a.m. Break  
10:15–11:45 a.m. "Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Teams: From Individual Action to Coordinated Response" Teresa M. Smith, Ph.D., LSW
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch  
1:00–2:30 p.m. "It's Everybody's Business: Reporting Child Abuse"  Shannon Cossaboom, B.S.
2:30–3:00 p.m. Break  
3:00–4:30 p.m. "Children's Advocacy Centers: Adapting the Model to the Community" Teresa M. Smith, Ph.D., LSW
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:15–9:45 a.m. "Sexualities: If We Don't Ask, They Won't Tell" Robert B. Heasley, Ph.D., CMFT
9:45–10:15 a.m. Break  
10:15–11:45 a.m. "Saving Lives: Understanding Depression and Suicide in Our Communities" Ellen J. Anderson, Ph.D., PCC-S
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch  
1:00–2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops  
  A. "Understanding How Class, Gender and Race Work in Adolescent Girls' Aspiration Formation" Melissa L. Swauger, Ph.D.
  † B. "Building a Community of Support: Schools and Suicide Prevention" Ellen J. Anderson, Ph.D., PCC-S
  † C. " 'Ouch That Hurt!': Anti-Bullying Strategies for Parents and Educators" Raymond T. Brannon, M.Ed
  * D. "Get Out of My Life, But First Can You Take Me to the Mall?: Working with High Risk Resistant Adolescents" Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
2:30–3:00 p.m. Break  
3:00–4:30 p.m. All Afternoon Workshops Repeated  

  

Friday, July 13, 2012
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:15–9:45 a.m. "A Sigh of Belief: Helping Parents to Raise Their Confidence" Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
9:45–10:15 a.m. Break  
10:15–11:45 a.m. "Overcoming the Inability to Receive: Personal Growth and Wellness" Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
11:45 a.m.–Noon Summer School Closing and Awarding of Certificates  
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  • Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research and Training Institute
  • Stright Hall, Room 107E
    210 South Tenth Street
    Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-4405
  • Fax: 724-357-3944
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  • MARTI Office Hours
  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Send general office email to:
  • vgarcia@iup.edu