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2009 MARTI Summer School Topic Schedule

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* Workshops suggested for therapists.

† Workshops suggested for educators.

‡ Workshops suggested for college personnel.

Monday, July 13, 2009
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Summer School Registration, Residence Hall Check-in, Academic Credit Registration
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Summer School Opening Ceremonies
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keynote Address:
“The Emotional and Behavioral Impact on Children in Dysfunctional Families”		 Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. “The Emotional and Behavioral Impact on Children in Dysfunctional Families” (continued) Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “From Victim to Advocate: My Story” Alicia Kozakiewicz
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Questions and Answers with Alicia Kozakiewicz and Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
4:30 p.m. IUP Welcome Reception  

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time Scheduled Item Speaker
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Managing Emotions” Dennis C. Daley, Ph.D.
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. “Reaching and Teaching the Millennial Generation” Isabel Burk, M.S., CPP, CHES
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops
* A. “Helping Families and Children When a Love One Has an Addiction” Dennis C. Daley, Ph.D.
† B. “Secrets of the Street: What Kids Know That We Need to Know” Isabel Burk, M.S., CPP, CHES
* C. “Ethics and Boundaries in Community-Based Behavioral Health Care”  Ralph May, Psy.D.
† D. “Female Adolescents and Bullying” Tricia Murin, M.Ed., L.P.C.
  * E. “Adolescent Depression: From Identification to Therapeutic Approaches” John McCarthy, Ph.D., N.C.C.
‡ F. “Success Not Excess: Helping Young Adults Transition from High School to College” Ann Sesti, M.A., N.C.C., L.P.C.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All Afternoon Workshops Repeated Except
‡ F. “Adult Children of Alcoholics: Helping College Students and Young Adults with Recovery” Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
5:00 p.m. Summer School Picnic

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Translating Prevention Research for Parents” Ellen Morehouse, LCSW, CASAC, CPP
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. “Translating Prevention Research for Parents” (continued) Ellen Morehouse, LCSW, CASAC, CPP
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops
† A. “Converting Your Student Assistance Program (SAP) to Project SUCCESS” Ellen Morehouse, LCSW, CASAC, CPP
B. “Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention” Jo Ellen Bowman, M.S.W., L.S.W.
‡ C. “Sex and the Univer(city): Issues of Sexuality on College Campuses” Christine Black, Ph.D.
* D. “Co–Occurring Disorders: Looking at The Big Picture” Neil A. Capretto, D.O., FASAM
‡ E. “Developing and Leading Early-Alert Crisis Intervention Teams” Terry Appolonia, M.A.
‡ F. “Adult Children of Alcholics: Helping College Students and Young Adults with Recovery” Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. All Afternoon Workshop Repeated Except
‡ F. “Success Not Excess: Helping Young Adults Transition from High School to College” Ann Sesti, M.A., N.C.C., L.P.C.

Thursday, July 16, 2009
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Current Trends of Abuse with Legal and Illegal Drugs” Kenneth A. Dickinson, M.S., R.Ph.
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. “Helping Families Break the Cycle of Neglect and Violence, Part I” Steve Simms, Ph.D.
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops
* A. “The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Behavioral Health and Recovery” Kenneth A. Dickinson, M.S., R.Ph.
  B. “Helping Families Break the Cycle of Neglect and Violence, Part II” Steve Simms, Ph.D.
* C. “Introduction to Problem/Pathological Gambling” John D. Massella, Ed.D., LPC, CCS, CCDP, NCC
* D. “How to Maintain a Successful Therapeutic Relationship without Bias: Does Social Class Impact a Therapist’s Approach” Christine Zernick, M.A. and Dana DeStefano, RN, LCSW, CCDP–D
‡ E. “When Alcohol and Other Drugs Come to School: What Educators Need to Know” Holly Livingston, B.A., CAC
‡ F. “A School and Community-Based Counseling Model for Multi-stressed Adolescents and Their Families: Part I” Norbert A. Wetzel, Th.D.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. All Afternoon Workshops Repeated Except
‡ F. “A School and Community-Based Counseling Model for Multi-stressed Adolescents and Their Families: Part II” Norbert A. Wetzel, Th.D.

Friday, July 17, 2009
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “All Stressed Up and No One to Choke” Karen Vadino, M.S.W., LPCC, OCPS II
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. “All Stressed Up and No One to Choke” (continued) Karen Vadino, M.S.W., LPCC, OCPS II
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 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.