MSPHI/MSBHLN CATALOG JAN-JUN 2022

MSBHLN

Behavioral Health Learning Network
Course Catalog 2022

JANUARY 2022
– JUNE 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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6 MSBHLN2020 Introduction

9 Course Descriptions

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21 May.............................................Our Presenters

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28 *Credit for Cover Design: John Taylor, MSPHI

Our Presenters

This publication was produced by the Mississippi Behavioral Health Learning
Network (MSBHLN) with funding provided by the Mississippi Department of

Mental Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health/Addiction Services

DMH
Mississippi Department of Mental Health

Supporting a Better Tomorrow...One Person at a Time

The course2s offered by MSBHLMNSaBHreLNdCeoulirvsee rCeatdaliong a| Javniurtaurya2l0-2li0v-eDfeocermmbaert 2v0i2a0 Zoom and other online
learning platforms. This format is subject to change as we move into 2022. Updates will be
provided on the Mississippi Behavioral Health Learning Network (msbhln.org) website. You may
also email [email protected] for the most up-to-date information. To recieve credit
for participation in live virtual trainings, the participant must have audio and video. You must have
your camera on during the entire training.

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2022 AT A GLANCE

JANUARY 2022

12th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | What is Your Idea of Success?
14th 9:00 AM – Noon | Teleservice Delivery: Clinical, Ethical and Operational Perspectives
19th 10:00 – Noon | Emergency Preparedness for Behavioral Healthcare Professionals: Lessons
Learned From COVID
25th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Mastering Prevention: Moving Beyond Frameworks
26th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Noon Inside-out Leadership
27th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Engaging the Faith Community
28th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Human Trafficking

FEBRUARY 2022

8th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STI’s, Tuberculosis
and COVID-19
10th 9:00 AM – Noon | Tobacco Merchant Education
16th – 18th Mississippi Addiction Conference (for info: Https://professionalshealthnetwork.com)
22nd-23rd 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Opioid Use Disorders
28th 9:00 AM – Noon | Empower Others Through Positive Actions

MARCH 2022

1st 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Learning My Real Colors
2nd 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Prevention at a Glance
8th 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Drugs of Abuse: Current Trends
10th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Ethics for Behavioral and Mental Health Practitioners
11th 9:00 – 12:30 PM | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s)
28th 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | OUD, MAT and Dual Diagnosis
31st 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Opioids: An Intro to the Epidemic

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2022 AT A GLANCE

APRIL 2022

7th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Prevention Evidenced Based Practices (EBP’s)
11th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Stories of Our Ancestors: Understanding the Impact of Culture, Race and
Trauma on Addictions
13th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Understanding and Implementing the Mississippi Levels of Care
14th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Understanding and Implementing the Mississippi Levels of Care
19th – 22nd Mississippi Conference for Addiction Professionals, Hattiesburg MS (MSCAP)
26th – 29nd 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST)

MAY 2022

5th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Prevention Ethics
6th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Using Mississippi Levels of Care Criteria to Guide Recommended Levels
of Care and Clinical Documentation
11th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Building Faith Based Coalitions
12th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Grant Writing Basics
16th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | A Multifaceted Approach to Cravings Management

JUNE 2022

6th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Trauma Informed Care
7th 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Managing Disruptive Audiences
8th 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | The Alliance Project: Suicide Gatekeeper Training
15th 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Working Effectively with the Relapse Prone Client
15th 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Improving Treatment Outcomes with Formerly Incarcerated Clients with SUD
21st-24th Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals Conference, Pearl MS (MAAP)

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INTRODUCTION

About Mississippi Department of Mental Mission
Health Bureau of Behavioral Health/ MSBHLN is dedicated to the progress of Mississippi’s
Addictive Services behavioral health workforce by providing evidence-
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health based, relevant and effective training and professional
administers the public system of alcohol and drug development opportunities.
addiction prevention and treatment services, mental
health, and intellectual/developmental disabilities Our Training Program
in Mississippi. These services are provided through The professional development curriculum developed
a statewide network, which includes state-operated by MSBHLN is designed to support professionals as
facilities, regional community mental health centers, they gain a better understanding of substance abuse
and other nonprofit community-based programs. prevention and substance use disorder treatment, assist
with acquisition of current strategies and to provide
The Bureau of Behavioral Health /Addictive Services participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence
is responsible for establishing, maintaining, monitoring to effectively and efficiently perform the responsibilities
and evaluating a statewide system of alcohol and of their jobs.
drug use services, including prevention, treatment
and rehabilitation. The Bureau has designed a system Registration Information
of services for alcohol and drug use prevention and Please register online at www.msbhln.org. Although
treatment reflecting its philosophy that alcohol and drug we are happy to answer any questions by telephone,
use is a treatable and preventable illness. registrations must be completed online.

The goal of this system is to provide a continuum of Only those who have registered in advance will be alerted
community-based, accessible services. The Bureau to any changes or revisions in the training schedule
is committed to quality care, cost-effective services, including dates, times, and location.
and the health and welfare of individuals through the
reduction of alcohol and other drug use.

About Mississippi Behavioral Health Confidentiality Statement
Learning Network MSPHI/MSBHLN strives to protect the
The Mississippi Behavioral Health Learning Network confidentiality of participant information related
(MSBHLN) was established by the MS Public Health to qualifying programs, including the identity of
Institute (MSPHI) in July 2017 in a partnership with participants, and the information and materials
the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Bureau submitted to the MSBHLN by the participants.
of Behavioral Health Services/Addictive Services MSBHLN does not disclose or give access to any
to provide workforce development opportunities to confidential information to anyone outside of the
behavioral health providers in Mississippi. program, staff and funding sources. MSPHI/
MSBHLN does not sell participant information.

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Complaints and Grievances Payment
If a participant or potential participant would like The MSBHLN is funded by the Mississippi
to express a concern about his/her experience with Department of Mental Health Bureau of Behavioral
MSPHI/MSBHLN, he/she may call or email Glenda Health Services/Addictive Services. Therefore,
Crump at 601-398-4406 or [email protected]. there is no cost for programs, agencies and CMHCs
Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, certified by MDMH.
the individual can expect us to consider the complaint,
make any necessary decisions and respond within a Others interested in attending MSBHLN training will
reasonable amount of time. be assessed a $25.00 fee payable by credit card or check
to the MS Public Health Institute. This fee is collected
ADA Accommodations for attending the course even if you, the participant
The MSPHI facility is in compliance with Section 504 does not wish to earn continuing education credits.
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101336) Special Provisions
pursuant to the Mississippi Department of Mental Military personnel and students are allowed to attend
Health Operational Standards. Anyone needing special workshops at no cost.
accommodations not already specified should contact
MSPHI in advance. MSPHI will make every effort to Cancellation Policy
provide the necessary assistance. MSBHLN requests that anyone wishing to cancel
their registration does so within 24 hours of the
Nondiscrimination Policy training start time. You may cancel via email to
MSBHLN does not discriminate against any individual [email protected].
or group with respect to any service, program, or
activity on the basis of gender, race, creed, national Inclement Weather Policy
origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, organizational In the case of inclement weather, please contact
membership, or any other basis prohibited by law. MSBHLN to determine if classes are canceled or
delayed. MSBHLN staff will make every effort to
Training Location contact registered participants immediately by email and
Unless otherwise noted, all in-person trainings then by phone should a workshop be delayed or canceled.
will be held at the Mississippi Behavioral Health
Learning Network training facility located at the Waiver and Disclaimer
MSPHI building, 829 Wilson Drive, Suite C, In the event of a cancellation by MSPHI/MSBHLN
Ridgeland, MS 39157. due to inclement weather conditions, or other acts of
God, MSPHI/MSBHLN shall not be held responsible
for any and all expenses incurred by the participant or
their employer.

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MSPHI and MSBHLN shall not be responsible Continuing Education Hours
for any loss, accident, injury, delay, defect, omission The Mississippi Behavioral Health Learning Network
or irregularity which may occur or be occasioned, plans the courses with the aid of a Curriculum
whether by reason of any act, negligence or default of Committee from a variety of disciplines. The 2022
any company or person engaged in or responsible for Curriculum Committee Members are as follows:
carrying out any of the arrangements for attending a
training, or otherwise in connection therewith. Esther Faye-Clay- Arant, LMSW, Director of
Chemical Dependency Services, Pine Belt Mental
Confirmation Health Center, MS Gulf Coast
Participants will receive an email confirmation. Please
keep the confirmation email for your records. Please James Cook, MS, CAT, Co-Occurring Disorders
review confirmation notices for any changes in time, Specialist, Region 4 Chemical Dependency Complex
date, or location.
Jordon Hillhouse, CPS,
How We Contact You Mississippi Public Health Institute
Any schedule changes will be communicated via email.
Additionally, updates, revisions and changes will be Jerome Kolbo, Ph.D., MSW, University of Southern
posted on the MSBHLN website at: www.msbhln.org. Mississippi School of Social Work

Periodically, we send announcements regarding Jacqueline Lampley, MS, MAC, CADC II, CC,
new workshops, upcoming events, or continuing Harbor House of Jackson, Inc.
education credits.
LaTarsha Michael, Ph.D., CMHT, Mississippi
Please provide a correct email, phone number, and Department of Mental Health
mailing address in case we need to reach you. We
are not responsible for any errors or mistakes that Pamela Moore, Transitional Counselor, Harbor House
bear a direct relationship to providing incorrect or of Jackson, Inc.
incomplete information or providing an email that is
not checked frequently. Adrian Owen, LPC, CAT, BC-TMH, Region 4
Chemical Dependency Complex

Nikki Tapp, LPC-S, LCMHT,
Region 4 Mental Health Center

Randi Tolliver, Ph.D., CADC,
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Contact MSBHLN
Toll Free: 1-877-740-9889
Phone: 601-398-4406
Fax: 769-524-4719
Web: www.msbhln.org

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Some trainings are not eligible for each listed discipline. Replacement certificates are available for a fee of $5.00
To find out which continuing education hours are being USD providing the certificate was issued within the
offered, visit msbhln.org/events. Continuing education past 3 years. Participants are encouraged to maintain
hours provided are listed under course descriptions on a separate folder (hardcopy or electronic) in which to
the website and are updated frequently. Contact hours: maintain their continuing education certificates to
Certificates indicating the number of contact hours avoid fees. If you need a replacement certificate please
earned are issued to any participant who indicates provide the following information: Date of Class
on the course evaluation the need for an attendance (must include month/year), Title of Class (as close to
certificate. Participation in the entire course from exact as possible), Presenter’s Name (if known). If you
the beginning time to the ending time is required for are unable to provide this information an additional
continuing education credit. Participants without full $15.00 research fee will be assessed. You will be
attendance will not receive continuing education credit. provided payment instructions upon receipt of your
Please ensure you are able to dedicate the time needed request. Questions regarding continuing education
to attend your selected session. hours, requests for replacement certificates, research
or consideration of additional CE’s may be made by
Contact hours: Certificates indicating the number contacting: [email protected]
of contact hours earned are issued to any participant
who indicates on the course evaluation the need for E-Learning Opportunities
an attendance certificate. Participation in the entire Moodle is a learning management system through
course from the beginning time to the ending time is which courses are offered. These courses currently do
required for continuing education credit. not offer continuing education credits. This system
offers self-paced learning, archiving of completion
Maintenance of contact hour records, certificates, certificates, and learner interaction. Please view course
licensure/certification requirements etc., is the offerings and registration link at https://msbhln.
sole responsibility of the individual. Questions moodlecloud.com.
regarding continuing education hours or requests
for consideration of additional types of continuing
education hours can be made by contacting
[email protected].

MSPHI strives to accommodate the needs of all
student-professionals attending any of our workshops,
conferences or seminars. Student-Professionals are
responsible for maintaining copies of their individual
continuing education certificates and records.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF SUCCESS? TELESERVICE DELIVERY: CLINICAL,
ETHICAL AND OPERATIONAL
January 12, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM PERSPECTIVES
Michael E. Walsh, MS, MCAP, CIP
January 14, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us for the first time offering of this course! Scott Luetgenau, MSW, LCAS
Often, I hear: “Treatment doesn’t work” or “I tried
therapy and it was a waste of time and money.” But This course should count for continuing education
are those statements true? Self-help books and New credits for those who are certified for tele-counseling.
Year’s resolutions—how do they compare? I am
also asked regularly what is success or what is the COVID-19 has rapidly changed the service delivery
success rate of a particular program? My answer is of substance use disorders and mental illness to
always a question, “WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF accommodate the needs of target populations.
SUCCESS”? This new world brings with it a series of ethical
landmines, clinical challenges and operational
• Medication treatment shifts. This training will explore the latest regulatory
• “California Sober” requirements around teletherapy practice while
• Moderation management exploring ways to successfully engage individuals
• Harm reduction using a virtual platform. Attendees will explore
• Total abstinence preliminary statistics regarding the user experience,
impact on recovery and how to best satisfy the
What do they all mean? What are the facts? And just requirements of regulatory bodies.
what does “work” mean?

Objectives Objectives
After completion of this course, the participant will After completion of this course, the participant will
be able to: be able to:

• Identify 3 distinct paths of recovery. • Explore Mississippi and federal regulations around
• Describe success and implement treatment plans telehealth requirements.

designed to facilitate and monitor success and • Review the challenges and opportunities around
evaluate programs. virtual patient care from both a clinical and
• Describe a successful intervention regulatory standpoint.
and treatment experience and identify
“red flags” when making referrals. • Assess ways to use this model of treatment to reach
formerly unavailable populations (rural areas devoid
2.5 CE’s for: of SUD/MI treatment).
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• DMH – Licensed Administrator • Discuss interdisciplinary collaboration
• DMH – Community Support Specialist to ensure whole-person care while
• DMH – Mental Health Therapist engaging with clients virtually.
• MAAP (Mississippi Association
2.0 CE’s for:
of Addiction Professionals) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• NBCC/LPC (National Board • DMH – Licensed Administrator
• DMH – Community Support Specialist
for Certified Counselors) • DMH – Mental Health Therapist
• SW (Social Work) • DMH – Peer Support Specialist
• DMH – Prevention Specialist

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• MAAP (Mississippi Association Objectives
of Addiction Professionals) After completion of this course, the participant will
be able to:
• NBCC/LPC (National Board
for Certified Counselors) • Describe emergency preparedness and how
emergency preparedness supports quality behavioral
• SW (Social Work) *counts for ethics hrs. healthcare.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS • Analyze risks relevant to his or her company or
FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE agency, including infection control risks.
PROFESSIONALS: LESSONS LEARNED
FROM COVID • Describe the four phases of emergency
management.
January 19, 2022 | 10:00 AM – Noon
Lee R. Neagle, LPC 1.5 CE’s for:
Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CJCP, CSSG • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• DMH – Addiction Therapist
MSBHLN is happy to have this NEW • DMH – Licensed Administrator
course for 2022. Join us to enhance skills • DMH – Mental Health Therapist
learned during the pandemic. • DMH – Community Support Specialist
• DMH – Intellectual and Developmental
While all healthcare providers should be versed in
emergency preparedness, daily demands can distract Disabilities Therapist
from planning for emergencies that may feel unlikely • MAAP (Mississippi Association
or far-off. As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown
us, extraordinary events can arise with little warning. of Addiction Professionals)
These events significantly impact the delivery of • NBCC (National Board for
care, especially if we are not prepared. Throughout
this presentation we will review the responsibility Certified Counselors)
of behavioral health outpatient, day treatment, • SW (Social Work)
and residential care providers for emergency
preparedness, including planning for infection 3 DAY PREVENTION SUMMIT
control and prevention. We will also review how to
create and maintain an emergency preparedness plan Please register for each day. You may attend one, two
and how to monitor the ever-changing regulatory or all three days.
environment.
January 25th, 26th, 27th 2022
Speakers provided by the Prevention Technology
Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

Carlton J. Hall, Ed.D. (C) and Tracy T. Johnson, BA

This summit is specifically planned for Prevention
Specialists. However, The Mississippi Public Health
Institute was awarded a Congregational Recovery
Outreach Program (CROP) grant by the Mississippi
Department of Mental Health. The purpose of
the grant is to partner with and leverage Hinds
County’s faith-based organizations to provide
linkage to quality accessible care, increase outreach,

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build recovery pathways and provide an educated, January 26, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
welcoming, and supportive environment for African Inside-out Leadership
American (adults and adolescents) struggling with Research shows that leadership is a key ingredient to
behavioral health challenges to find help and hope on successful coalition building. This interactive training
their pathway to recovery. Prevention Specialists and session is a half day and will help you develop
those working with persons in recovery will benefit effective leadership skills through presentations and
from this 3 day summit. exercises on these topics: concepts of leadership,
evolving leadership styles, motivation, and teamwork.
This prevention track is designed for anti-drug This course will help you better understand and
coalition leaders, community leaders, drug prevention develop your leadership abilities.
personnel, education professionals, and those who
want to launch a community anti-drug coalition in Objectives:
their environment. This training will feature both After completion of this course,
didactic instruction, breakouts and engaging group participants will be able to:
exercises. The track will offer three training sessions:
• Describe the concepts of leadership and evolving
January 25, 2022 | 9:00 AM –12:30 PM leadership styles.
Mastering Prevention: Moving Beyond Frameworks
There are effective communities, coalitions and • Assess their strengths in leadership and examine
change agents. Yet despite having access to all of blind spots that can compromise their effectiveness.
the tools, knowledge and innovative models, far too
many communities and leaders are feeling frustrated, 3.0 CE’s for:
inadequate, underappreciated and under-resourced. • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
This session will focus on how prevention leaders • MAAP (Mississippi Association
and coalitions can move beyond merely learning
prevention frameworks toward mastery of their craft. of Addiction Professionals)
• SW (Social Work)
Objectives:
After completion of this course, January 27, 2022 | 9:00 – 12:30 PM
participants will be able to: Engaging the Faith Community
This course will not only aide those in the prevention
• Describe the primary frameworks utilized in field, the course is also offered for those working in
substance misuse prevention. recovery. The Mississippi Public Health Institute
was awarded a Congregational Recovery Outreach
• Will have tools and be able to use them Program (CROP) grant by the Mississippi
to develop a coalition. Department of Mental Health. The purpose of
the grant is to partner with and leverage Hinds
• Understand how to strengthen and sustain the County’s faith-based organizations to provide
coalition infrastructure and resource base. linkage to quality accessible care, increase outreach,
build recovery pathways and provide an educated,
3.0 CE’s for: welcoming, and supportive environment for African
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) American (adults and adolescents) struggling with
• MAAP (Mississippi Association behavioral health challenges to find help and hope on
their pathway to recovery.
of Addiction Professionals)
• SW (Social Work) This half-day session will provide participants with a
broad overview of the issues of faith and spirituality
as protective factors, outline the significant assets

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religious organizations possess and describe how they provided for youth, adult, male, female, and LGBTQ
can be mobilized to reduce substance abuse problems. as well as information on the Mississippi Human
Participants will learn about some of the challenges Trafficking Council.
of working with the faith community and hear about
how several coalitions have successfully partnered Objectives:
with congregations in their communities. At the completion of this course,
the participant will be able to:
Objectives:
After completion of this course, • Identify sex and labor trafficking.
participants will be able to: • Identify potential trafficking victims.
• Understand how to respond to
• Describe the relationship between race/ethnicity,
substance misuse and spirituality. potential trafficking victims.
• Identify resources in Mississippi.
• Apply the information to connect with the faith
community around prevention. 5.5 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• Implement strategies aimed at identifying resources • CPH (Certified Public Health)
in their community to support a congregation. • DMH – PLACE
• MAAP (Mississippi Association
3.0 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) of Addiction Professionals)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work)
of Addiction Professionals)
• SW (Social Work)

HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES:
HIV/AIDS, HEPATITIS, STIS,
January 28, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM TUBERCULOSIS AND COVID-19
Kimberly Hogan, Ph.D.(c), LMSW, University of
Southern Mississippi Trafficking Research Initiative February 8, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
and Tamara E. Hurst, Ph.D., LCSW, University of Mauda Monger, Ph.D. MPH
Southern Mississippi Trafficking Research
Learn to keep yourself and your clients safe with this
Join two of Mississippi’s most informed presenters informative presentation by one of our most sought-
on Human Trafficking for MSBHLN’s first all-day after speakers.
trafficking course.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide a
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking broad overview of the most common communicable
Prevention month. Join us to learn about Human diseases locally, nationally, and globally. This
Trafficking. This course will cover Sex Trafficking presentation is especially relevant to the continuation
101 and Labor Trafficking. Special topics in of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing rates
trafficking that will be covered include the LGBTQ of hepatitis, STIs, and HIV/AIDS. Additionally,
population and trafficking, Trauma Informed Care participants will learn how social determinants and
and barriers to care. Mandated reporting, which is lifestyle may impact one’s health and impact the
always a hot topic for social services workers, will spread and treatment of communicable diseases.
also be discussed. Mississippi Resources will be

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Objectives Objectives
After completion of this course, After completing this course,
the participant will be able to: participants will be able to:

• Define communicable disease. • Explain tobacco laws and the Synar Amendment.
• Discuss the most common communicable diseases, • Identify documents to share with merchants to

HIV/AIDs, hepatitis, tuberculosis, STIs and verify their compliance with the law.
COVID-19 and how they are transmitted. • Demonstrate merchant education training
• Discuss Mississippi laws surrounding
communicable diseases. techniques.

3.5 CE’S for: 2.5 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health) • DMH – Addiction Therapist
• DMH (PLACE) • DMH – Community Support Specialist
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • DMH – Licensed Administrator
• DMH – Prevention Specialist
of Addiction Professionals) • MAAP (Mississippi Association
• NBCC/LPC (National Board
of Addiction Professionals)
of Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work) MISSISSIPPI ADDICTION
CONFERENCE
TOBACCO MERCHANT EDUCATION
February 16-18, 2022
February 10, 2022 | 9:00 AM – Noon 14th Annual Mississippi Addiction Conference
Glenda Crump, MS, CPM, CAO of Mississippi Public
Health Institute and Bubba Bland, Chief Investigator Sheraton-Refuge and Conference Center, 2200
of the Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Division (State Refuge Blvd., Flowood, Mississippi
Unit) of the MS Attorney General’s Office
For more information call Donna Young at
Merchant education is a strategy to increase 601-261-9899 or 601-516-0382 or email
awareness and knowledge of store employees, store [email protected].
managers and store owners about the importance
of preventing tobacco product sales to anyone To register go to
under the age of 21. In this workshop, participants https://professionalshealthnetwork.com
will receive a packet of information on current
state law requirements regarding minors and This conference is not a Mississippi Behavioral
tobacco, employee/employer training resources, and Health Learning Network conference.
general information in seeking assistance to ensure
compliance with the state law.

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ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT • DMH – Mental Health Therapist
THERAPY (ACT) FOR OPIOID USE • DMH – Peer Support Specialist
DISORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION • MAAP (Mississippi Association of Addiction
TO ACT
Professionals)
February 22-23, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM • NBCC/LPC (National Board for Certified
Scott Luetgenau, MSW, LCAS
Counselors)
• SW (Social Work)

Running away from any problem only increases the EMPOWER OTHERS THROUGH
distance from the solution. The easiest way to escape POSITIVE ACTIONS
from the problem is to solve it. Learn how to teach
clients to solve their problems with this therapy. February 28, 2022 | 9:00 AM – Noon
Danielle Seale, LCSW
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in
the treatment of opioid use disorders is not focused Strength-based supervision is different from
on the content of negative thoughts, feelings and hierarchical supervision and other leadership styles.
emotions but rather on the individual’s relationship Strength-based supervision focuses on the unique
with them. Attempts to avoid these thoughts and strengths of individuals, emphasizes these positive
emotions have led to destructive avoidance strategies attributes, and builds on them to empower and grow
that reliably exacerbate symptoms longterm. Join us as others into the co-workers, supervisors, and leaders
we explore different strategies to improve individuals’ that agencies need. It is a relationship model that
relationships with psychological distress in an effort to accentuates a person’s autonomy and ability to solve
become more psychologically flexible around emotions problems. It emphasizes opportunities for leaders to
that historically led to the misuse of opioids. complement and support existing strengths in others.
Strength-based leaders focus on what people can do
Objectives rather than what they cannot do, builds on these
After completion of this course, abilities, and acknowledges there may be challenges
the participant will be able to: to address. This workshop will explore and expand
your skills as a leader, providing you with alternative
• Explore with clients’ avoidance reactions inherent options for your toolkit as a leader.
with opioid use and their root causes.
Objectives
• Understand the six core processes of Acceptance & After completion of this course,
Commitment Therapy (ACT) and explore examples the participant will be able to:
through the lens of OUDs.
• Identify four positive strengths within themselves
• Understand actionable interventions to counter and how they use these traits as a leader.
maladaptive coping mechanisms common with
OUDs and mental illness. • Identify four approaches used within strength-based
leadership.
• Practice case conceptualization and treatment
planning using the ACT model. • Verbalize three strengths within co-workers and
how they will be able to empower the co-worker to
3.0 CE’s for: use these strengths.
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH – Licensed Administrator
• DMH – Community Support Specialist

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2.5 CE’s for: Objectives:
• LCSW (this is an LCSW Supervision Course. At the end of a Real Colors session,
participants will be able to:
2.5hrs for LCSW’s)
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • Recognize their own strengths
and the strengths of others.
LEARNING MY REAL COLORS
• Build rapport quickly with clients, peers, family,
March 1, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM and students.
Glenda Crump, MS, CPM, CAO of Mississippi
Public Health Institute • Listen and speak in the language of other colors.
• Understand how others process information.
Kendria D. Lyles, DHA • Recognize the learning styles of others.
• Modify their communication style
The Real Colors® Personality Instrument is a
simple, intuitive system for identifying the four to connect with others.
temperaments (Blue, Gold, Green or Orange)
common to all people. It provides users with an 3.0 CE’s for:
effective tool for understanding human behavior, for • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
uncovering motivators specific to each temperament • CPH (Certified Public Health)
and for improving communication skills. The Real • DMH (PLACE)
Colors Adult Personality Instrument serves as • MAAP (Mississippi Association
the foundation for dynamic workshops designed
to address common organizational issues such as of Addiction Professionals)
leadership, stress reduction, conflict prevention, team • NBCC/LPC (National Board
building, improving customer service and much
more. Grounded in the personality theory of Carl for Certified Counselors)
Jung. Validated through research of Myers-Briggs • SW (Social Work)
and Keirsey-Bates.
PREVENTION AT A GLANCE

March 2, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Jordon Hillhouse, MBA, CPS

Real Colors is a stepping stone to: RELAX! It’s not as scary as you may think. We’ll
• Integrating new employees tell you all about it!
• Enhancing company culture
• Increasing productivity Alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention can be a
• Reducing conflicts daunting task at first glance. Many times, there is no
• Increasing employee engagement and longevity single source to find all the answers. Prevention is an
extremely fulfilling and rewarding profession. In this
Real Colors is ideal for a variety of audiences: training, Jordan Hillhouse will explain the basics of
• Teachers alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention services. Past
• Organizations successes will be celebrated and new innovations
• Leaders welcomed as you explore what it truly means to be a
• Criminal Justice Prevention Professional.
• Faith-based organizations
• Youth
• and many more!

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Objectives: 2.5 CE’s for:
After completion of this course, • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialists)
the participant will be able to: • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH (PLACE)
• Discuss the necessity of collaboration and • MAAP (Mississippi Association
networking as it relates to prevention services.
of Addiction Professionals)
• Describe environmental services. • NBCC/LPC (National Board
• Discuss implementation of
of Certified Counselors)
evidence-based programs. • SW (Social Work)

3.5 CE’s for: ETHICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
• MAAP (Mississippi Association
March 10, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
of Addiction Professionals) Fred Hall, Ed.D., LPC-S, MPH, ACS, MCHES
• SW (Social Work)

DRUGS OF ABUSE: CURRENT TRENDS This course will help those working in the field
to maintain clinical excellence in the area of
March 8, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ethics. Behavioral and mental health providers
John Harless, Lieutenant, Mississippi Bureau are responsible for much more than just providing
of Narcotics, Department of Public Safety, services to clients. They are responsible for protecting
Pharmaceutical Diversion Unit the patient, their communities, the ethics of their
profession, the confidentiality of everyone involved,
By understanding current trends of the streets you and much more when providing care. It is essential
can better understand how to serve your clients. for behavioral and mental healthcare professionals
to understand and apply the ethical and legal
This presentation will educate the participant on the requirements in behavioral health practices to avoid
latest trends in substance abuse. National and state- ethical errors.
level statistics will be provided as well as personal
and anecdotal information to assist in understanding Objectives
these trends. After completion of this course,
the participant will be able to:
Objectives
After completion of this course, • Describe 2 tenets of ethical practice in therapy.
the participant will be able to: • Identify a process model of resolving ethical issues

• State the evolution of drugs of abuse from street and be able to demonstrate proficiency in usage of it.
drugs to prescription drugs. • Apply the competencies to a real-world case scenario

• State 3 current drug overdose trends. for resolution.
• Apply 2 prevention strategies to lessen
3.0 CE’s for:
the impact of street drug use and prescription • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
drug overuse and abuse. • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association

of Addiction Professionals)

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• NBCC/LPC (National Board 3.0 CE’s for:
of Certified Counselors) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• DMH (PLACE)
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • MAAP (Mississippi Association of Addiction
• CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH – PLACE Professionals)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work)
of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) OUD, MAT AND DUAL DIAGNOSIS
• SW (Social Work) general hrs.
March 28, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES Dr. Akiva Daum, M.D., FAPA Opioid Response
(ACE’S) Network (ORN)

March 11, 2021 9:00 – 12:30 PM Substance use disorders commonly occur with other
James E. Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII mental health conditions. Opioid Use Disorder is no
exception. With the current rise in opioid overdose
The impact of early childhood experiences, positive deaths and increase in mood and anxiety disorders,
or negative, on individuals throughout the course of especially in the context of the recent pandemic,
their lifetime is significant. These events also directly medical and mental health practitioners now more
correlate to the risk and resiliency factors of those than ever must be armed with the knowledge of how
who experience them. Unfortunately, many of those to manage these conditions and work with these
we serve have experienced a disproportionate number individuals. Additionally, there remains a paucity of
of adverse childhood experiences. Some of these prescribers of MAT, despite the available evidence of
experiences may involve a general lack of support its benefits and it being the standard of care. This
or a nurturing environment; others, however, may presentation will seek to offer guidance and
cross over into the realm of trauma. This session education to multilevel practitioners on how to
will emphasize not only our mandate to “do no diagnose and manage and when to refer these
harm” in working with those who have previously patients.
been wounded but also will focus on ways to help • Identify the current barriers to practitioners
reestablish a sense of empowerment to those who Objpercotvivideisn:g MAT especially to patients with other
may have come to feel disempowered and who are at
increased risk for negative life experiences. co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Discuss varying methodologies for coordinating
Objectives:
After completion of this course, care of patients with co-occurring mental health
the participant will be able to: and substance use disorders.
• Create a treatment plan for managing
• Utilize and interpret the results of the Adverse patients with co-occurring mental health and
Childhood Experiences Questionnaire. substance use disorders.

• Identify at least three negative outcomes correlated
with experiencing adverse childhood experiences.

• Verbalize two practical steps they can take to help
mitigate adverse childhood experiences and foster
greater resiliency in those they serve.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

3.5 CE’s for: 5.0 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health) • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH – PLACE • MAAP (Mississippi Association
• MAAP (Mississippi Association
of Addiction Professionals)
of Addiction Professionals) • NBCC/LPC (National Board
• NBCC/LPC (National Board
for Certified Counselors)
for Certified Counselors) • SW (Social Work)
• SW (Social Work)

OPIOIDS: AN INTRO TO THE PREVENTION EVIDENCED BASED
EPIDEMIC PRACTICES (EBP’S) WITH EMPHASIS
ON OPIOIDS
March 31, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Jordon Hillhouse, MBA, CPS April 7, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Scott Luetgnau, MSW, LCAS

Each day, more than 130 people in the United States Learn the balanced and responsible use of current
overdose on opioids. Many of these overdoses result research in your practice with clients by using EBP’s.
in death. The misuse of and addiction to opioids
— including prescription pain relievers, heroin, Prevention activities work to educate and support
and synthetic opioids — is a serious national crisis individuals and communities to prevent the use and
that affects public health and social welfare. The misuse of opioids and the development of opioid use
Mississippi Public Health Institute aims to inform disorders. Ongoing opioid use and mental disorders
mental health professionals about the history, dangers can make daily activities difficult and impair a
and current trends of opioids. Participants of this person’s ability to work, interact with family, and
training will be able to define opioids, their common fulfill other major life functions. This presentation
prescription forms, their addictive qualities, and will explore current, evidence-based prevention
withdrawal symptoms. efforts with actionable interventions targeting
individuals, families and communities susceptible
Objectives: to misusing opioids. Join us as we discuss palpable,
After completion of this course, evidence-based programming to instill resilience into
the participant will be able to: the communities you serve.

• Provide an introduction to opioids for professionals Objectives
from multiple disciplines. After completion of this course,
the participant will be able to:
• Discuss the most common prescription opioids as
well as potential causes of opioid addiction.

• Explain common prevention strategies and the • Understand the impact of opioid misuse in

CDC’s Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic. Mississippi and nationally.

• Know community-based interventions to instill

resilience, knowledge and to identify resources.

• Explore best practices for preventing opioid misuse

with adolescents and college students.

• Understand best-fit programs and practices for

prevention-focused professionals.

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3.5 CE’s for: Objectives:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) After completion of this course,
• CPH (Certified Public Health) the participant will be able to:
• DMH – PLACE
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • Describe research that demonstrates the impact
of historic and intergenerational trauma on brain
of Addiction Professionals) development and health risks later in life.
• NBCC/LPC (National Board
• Understand the racial underpinnings of the lived
for Certified Counselors) experiences of BIPOC clients and communities.
• SW (Social Work)
• Identify ways to explore the lived experience of
STORIES OF OUR ANCESTORS: BIPOC clients and be able to connect with cultural
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF norms and values.
CULTURE, RACE AND TRAUMA ON
ADDICTIONS 3.0 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
April 11, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM • CPH (Certified Public Health)
Carolyn Ross, M.D • DMH – Licensed Administrator
• DMH – Community Support Specialist
New invigorating course for 2022! • DMH – Mental Health Therapist
• MAAP (Mississippi Association
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) are
increasingly seeking mental health resources to of Addiction Professionals)
help them address addictions and co-occurring • NBCC/LPC (National Board
mental health issues. In light of the increasing
recognition of the impact of systemic racism and for Certified Counselors)
associated historical and intergenerational trauma on • SW (Social Work) cultural/diversity hrs.
everything from brain development to one’s ability
to fulfill one’s genetic potential, it is incumbent UNDERSTANDING AND
on professionals to understand at the deepest level IMPLEMENTING THE MISSISSIPPI
possible the lived experience of these trauma effects. LEVELS OF CARE
The cultural underpinnings of the training and
supervision of most mental health professionals April 13, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
does not include an understanding of the lived April 14, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
experiences of BIPOC individuals. These experiences Barbara R. Zander, MA, AADC
include and are often influenced by the events their
ancestors were subjected to as well as experiences (These are one-day trainings of the same material.
of ongoing microaggressions and discrimination. Please only register for one day.)
This experiential presentation will provide attendees
with a unique and more heartfelt understanding of This course incorporates didactic and experiential
these issues and will enable them to connect with learning. The primary focus is to gain a
their BIPOC clients seeking help for addictions and comprehensive understanding of how the Mississippi
mental health issues. Levels of Care can provide a framework for better
treatment outcomes.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Objectives There are two parts to the Substance Abuse Prevention
After completion of this course, Skills Training (SAPST): a required online course,
the participant will be able to: titled Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention:
Understanding the Basics, which must be completed
• Understand the Mississippi Levels of Care. before attending the four-day, face-to-face training.
• Understand how the proper implementation the
What does the SAPST cover?
Levels of Care can enhance treatment outcomes. 1. Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention:
• Learn how each Level of Care builds on higher or
Understanding the Basics (online), including an
lower Levels of Care. overview of basic terminology and facts, history
of substance use and prevention in the U.S.,
4.5 CE’s for: addiction and the brain, and the effects and
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) health risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
• DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association 2. Setting the Foundation: From Theory to
Practice (in-person), including an exploration
of Addiction Professionals) of behavioral health, the Institute of Medicine’s
• NBCC/LPC (National Board Continuum of Care, the public health approach
to prevention, risk and protective factors, and the
for Certified Counselors) developmental perspective.
• SW (Social Work)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION 3. Application: SAMHSA’s Strategic
SKILLS TRAIING (SAPST) Prevention Framework (in-person), including
presentations on assessment, capacity, planning,
April 26-29, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily implementation, evaluation, cultural competence,
Jordon Hillhouse, MBA, CPS and sustainability.

Participants must attend all 4 days of training to Objectives
receive credit. After completion of this course,
the participant will be able to:
Participants will learn a plethora of information
about prevention, themselves, and clients in this • Address substance abuse prevention in the context
four-day training with one of MSPHI’s most of behavioral health.
sought after presenters.
• Improve practice by developing a comprehensive
The Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training approach to prevention.
(SAPST) is the foundational course of study in
substance abuse prevention, grounded in current • Reduce behavioral health disparities by identifying
research and SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention the needs of vulnerable populations and improving
Framework. It prepares practitioners to implement cultural competency.
effective, data-driven prevention programs and
practices that reduce behavioral health disparities and • Sustain prevention by collaborating effectively across
improve wellness. The SAPST is for practitioners sectors to address shared risk factors and improve
new to the substance abuse prevention field and/or the health and well-being of communities in a
working in related discipline. This innovative training comprehensive way.
blends a four-day, in-person component with an
interactive online unit.

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26 CE’s for: 5.5 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH (PLACE) • DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • MAAP (Mississippi Association

of Addiction Professionals) of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC/LPC (National Board • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health)
for Certified Counselors) • DMH – PLACE
• SW (Social Work) • MAAP (Mississippi Association

PREVENTION ETHICS of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
May 5, 2022 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM • SW (Social Work) general hrs.
Jordon Hillhouse, MBA, CPS
Jacquelyn McDougle, MEd, MS, LPC, NCC USING MISSISSIPPI LEVELS OF CARE
CRITERIA TO GUIDE RECOMMENDED
The Ethics in Prevention in-person training LEVELS OF CARE AND CLINICAL
provides participants with knowledge and skills DOCUMENTATION
regarding ethical responsibilities and practices,
then familiarizes them with the six principles of May 6, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
the Prevention Code of Ethics. Through interactive Jerri Avery, LPC
activities and discussions, participants will explore
the role of ethics in their work and apply a four-step, The necessity for providers who bill commercial
decision-making model for assessing, addressing, and insurance to become adept at justifying the assessed
evaluating a range of ethical issues. level of care needed for patients is pertinent. For
levels of care more intensive than general outpatient,
Objectives including Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Partial
After completion of this course, Hospitalization, Residential Treatment and
the participant will be able to: Withdrawal Management, insurance companies rely
on clear documentation from medical and clinical
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills regarding staff to explain why a particular level of care is needed.
ethical responsibilities and practice. This training will review levels of criteria for meeting
medical necessity for each level of care and how to use
• Identify the six principles of the Prevention the criteria to guide treatment and documentation.
Code of Ethics.
Objectives
• Explore the role of ethics in their work through After completion of this course,
interactive activities and discussion. the participant will be able to:

• Apply a four-step, decision-making model for
assessing, addressing, and evaluating a range of
ethical issues.

• Document in a manner that justifies
the level of care recommended.

• Write documentation using knowledge gained for
insurance billing purposes.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

3.0 CE’s for: often seek support from within their faith community
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) when an individual or family faces a behavioral
• DMH – Addiction Therapist health challenge or when a community experiences
• DMH – Licensed Administrator a traumatic event. This means faith leaders are often
• DMH – Mental Health Therapist first responders, and knowing how to respond to
• DMH – Intellectual and Developmental these situations can make a huge difference in how
the individual, family, and community cope and heal.
Disabilities Therapist
• MAAP (Mississippi Association Objectives
After completion of this course,
of Addiction Professionals) a participant will be able to:
• NBCC (National Board for
• Discuss what it means to partner
Certified Counselors) with a faith-based organization.
• SW (Social Work)
• Learn how to have difficult conversations with your
BUILDING FAITH-BASED COALITIONS local church or faith-based community.

May 11, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM • Discuss the spiritual implication of substance use
Preston Crowe, Counseling Pastor, Broadmoor disorders and other mental health challenges.
Baptist Church, Madison, MS

If you work with people in recovery, adults or 3.0 CE’s for:
adolescents, you will want to participate in this course! • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health)
The Mississippi Public Health Institute was awarded a • DMH – Community Support Specialist
Congregational Recovery Outreach Program (CROP) • DMH – Certified Peer Support Specialist
grant by the Mississippi Department of Mental • DMH – Mental Health Therapist
Health. The purpose of the grant is to partner with • MAAP (Mississippi Association
and leverage Hinds County’s faith-based organizations
to provide linkage to quality accessible care, increase of Addiction Professionals)
outreach, build recovery pathways and provide an • NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
educated, welcoming, and supportive environment for • SW (Social Work)
African American (adults and adolescents) struggling
with behavioral health challenges to find help and GRANT WRITING BASICS
hope on their pathway to recovery.
May 12, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Recovering from behavioral health conditions June Gipson, Ph.D.
requires faith that individuals can overcome
incredible odds. Recovery from life’s challenges can One of our HOTTEST CLASSES is back by
also be helped by having faith in something greater popular demand. This course is designed to increase
than ourselves. In fact, research shows spirituality, the capacity of organizations to conceptualize
one of the eight dimensions of wellness, helps and submit grant applications. The training will
improve our mental and physical health and can offer utilize case-based learning and practice and
a path to important social support. That is one reason provide feedback on educational techniques to
why faith-based communities play a key role in assist participants in reviewing, analyzing, and
prevention, referral to treatment, fostering resilience, conceptualizing grant applications.
and supporting recovery in our communities. People

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Objectives Objectives
After completion of this course, the participant will After completion of this course,
be able to: the participant will be able to:

• Define key terms related to the grant research, • Identify one way the addition of "cravings" to the
development, and submission process. DSM 5 impacts the work of SUD treatment.

• Assess readiness to submit a grant proposal. • Compare and contrast four craving types.
• Utilize skills to develop and submit grant proposals. • Demonstrate at least one new intervention to assist
• Describe how funding evaluation teams analyze
clients in cravings management.
grant proposals.

5.5 CE’s for: 3.0 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health) • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH – (PLACE) • DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • MAAP (Mississippi Association

of Addiction Professionals) of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC/LPC (National Board • NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work)
of Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work) TRAUMA INFORMED CARE

A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO June 6, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
CRAVINGS MANAGEMENT James E. Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII

May 16, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Many of those we serve have experienced significant
Douglass Paul, LPC, CPCS, LMHC trauma in their lives. Trauma-Informed Care is a
means of ensuring we “do no harm” in working with
The DSM 5 added “cravings” to the criteria for those who have been wounded while demonstrating
substance use disorders in October 2015, while what is effective in working with them. Different
noting that cravings may persist well past the types of trauma, the impact of trauma and clinical
period of post-acute withdrawal. Just as addiction consideration in working with trauma are reviewed,
can impact every area of life, so, too, must the and creating a culture of trauma-informed care is
approach for cravings management. The goals for this emphasized. A fundamental understanding of the
workshop will be to review the literature on cravings brain will be discussed with attention given to areas
management techniques, describe in detail four most impacted by trauma. The correlation between
craving types and elicit a discussion of multi-faceted trauma and physical responses to trauma triggers will
approaches to use in a variety of treatment settings to also be explored.
assist clients in cravings management. This dynamic
presentation is both experiential and educational with Objectives
the use of mixed-media and pop-culture references. After completing this course,
participants will be able to:

• Articulate three different sources of trauma.
• Identify two physiological responses to trauma.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

3.0 CE’s for: 5.0 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • CHES (Certified Heath Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health) • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH (PLACE) • DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • MAAP (Mississippi Association

of Addiction Professionals) of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) • NBCC/LPC (National Board
• SW (Social Work)
for Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work)

MANAGING DISRUPTIVE AUDIENCES THE ALLIANCE PROJECT: SUICIDE
GATEKEEPER TRAINING
June 7, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Jordon Hillhouse, MBA, CPS June 8, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Rachel Clair-Franklin, LPC-S, BC-TMH, CHES
Participants of this training will be able to recognize
types of disruptive audience members and implement The Alliance Project is suicide prevention training
methods for intervening while preserving a disruptive designed in response to sustainability concerns
audience member’s dignity. Participants will explore regarding costs, skill retention and utilization and to
how disruptions affect learning and have negative engage individuals in more active learning strategies
effects on programs through interactive role play to improve gatekeeper skill development. Participants
and models. During this workshop, we explore what will learn the 5 steps to helping someone in distress
makes the “perfect” facilitator and the impact the while also utilizing these skills actively to become
facilitator has on the workshop and participants, more comfortable applying these skills when needed
setting group norms and expectations, learning throughout life. The training curriculum is for
styles, behaviors that “bug” you, the perfect (and individuals with and without mental health training.
not-so perfect) participant, the different types of
participants, how to handle difficult participants and Objectives
situations, and how to engage all learners. After completion of this course,
the participant will be able to:
Objectives
After completing this course, • Identify common themes in elevated stress response,
participants will be able to: how real-life events can impact stress response, and
behavioral clues to chronic stress.
• Recognize the types of different participants, the
effects of disruptive audience members on others • Understand how social support can ease the stress
and the behavior of the perfect participant. response and increase help-seeking behaviors among
those with depressive symptoms.
• Identify what makes for the “perfect” facilitator
by learning the characteristics of the perfect • Identify the steps within The Alliance Project of:
facilitator and the impact of the facilitator on identifying distress, making a connection, and
the learning environment. rapport building.

• Demonstrate skills needed to develop capacity for
managing difficult people and situations in a program
setting and engage all audiences by developing skills
to accommodate different learning styles.

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5.0 CE’s for: 3.00 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) • CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health) • CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH (PLACE) • DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association • MAAP (Mississippi Association

of Addiction Professionals) of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC/LPC (National Board • NBCC/LPC (National Board

for Certified Counselors) for Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work)

WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE IMPROVING TREATMENT OUTCOMES
RELAPSE-PRONE CLIENT WITH FORMERLY INCARCERATED
CLIENTS WITH SUD
June 15, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Roland Williams, MA, MAC, LAADC, NCAC II, June 15, 2022 | 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
SAP, ACRPS Roland Williams, MA, MAC, LAADC, NCAC II,
SAP, ACRPS

Relapse is not uncommon. Join us for this new to This engaging and challenging presentation is
2022 course on relapse prevention. NEW to our catalog for 2022. This course allows
participants to examine the positive and negative
Some persons with addiction who go to treatment implications of cultural considerations in the
can maintain sobriety. Others recover but have recovery and treatment of addiction with formerly
difficulty staying in recovery. This training will help incarcerated clients. We will examine the impact of
the participants to understand and help the relapse- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We will examine how
prone client. In this training, the participant will the Recovery Movement itself is a culture, complete
gain an understanding of relapse prevention planning with rituals, language, bias and prejudices. We will
along with information on clinical skills needed explore the specific challenges members of various
to inspire hope and help the relapse-prone client cultures experience as they participate in treatment
to maintain long-term recovery and to develop a and self-help support groups. We will also examine
recovery plan that helps avoid repetitive relapses. symptoms experienced by formerly incarcerated
clients, particularly Post-Incarceration Syndrome and
Objectives Institutionalized Personality Syndrome. Participants
After completion of this course, will have an opportunity to identify their own
the participant will be able to: prejudices and biases. We will approach these issues
in solution-oriented proactive manner that seeks to
• Assist clients in the creation and management of empower and encourage the clients and participants.
individualized Relapse Warning Signs.

• Demonstrate to clients the Relapse Process, i.e. how
one goes from stable recovery to relapse.

• Know how to assist the clients in the creation of
a Revised Recovery plan that incorporates and
addresses the client’s individual relapse warning signs.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Objectives
After completion of this course,
the participants will be able to:
• Identify and acknowledge their own prejudices and

biases with formerly incarcerated individuals with
SUD.
• Identify and understand the symptoms of Post-
Incarceration Syndrome and Institutionalized
Personality Syndrome.
• Understand strategies that work and strategies
that do not work when working with the formerly
incarcerated individuals with a substance use
disorder (SUD)

2.0 CE’s for:
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• CPH (Certified Public Health)
• DMH (PLACE)
• MAAP (Mississippi Association

of Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC/LPC (National Board

for Certified Counselors)
• SW (Social Work) cultural/diversity hrs.

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OUR PRESENTERS

Glenda Crump, MS, CPM

Glenda is Chief Administrative Officer for the MS Public Health Institute (MSPHI).
In this role, she coaches staff, helps improve internal controls and works with the CEO
and Board of Directors to set strategic directions for the organization. She has over
29 years of experience in nonprofit management. She worked in the youth substance
abuse prevention field for 23 years and for 10 years served as CEO of DREAM, Inc.,
Mississippi’s largest and oldest youth substance abuse prevention organization. She
has extensive experience in project management, partnership development, event
coordination, board development, training, public speaking, curriculum development,
coaching and supervision. She received a Master’s of Science degree in Communications from Mississippi College;
a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Journalism from Tougaloo College; and is a Certified Prevention Manager.

James E. Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII

James Campbell has been working professionally in the human services field for over
twenty-five years. His passion is helping individuals, families, and relationships to
heal and assisting them in building on the strengths they possess. He is a Licensed
Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, a Master Addictions Counselor
through NAADAC, a Certified Addictions Counselor II through SCAADAC, and is
a member of both NAADAC and ACA. James is the current President of SCAADAC.

James is the Founder of Family Excellence, Inc., the Director and Lead Trainer of
Family Excellence Institute, LLC, the Training and Technical Manager for Southeast Addiction Technology
Transfer Center, and a nationally recognized author and speaker. programs for addiction, divorce, grief, trauma, and
mental illness in multiple church settings and has a deep desire for the church to be actively involved in addressing
these issues, which are so common to our communities.

Jerri Avery, Ph.D. LPC

Dr. Avery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 20 years
of behavioral health experience. I have served in executive leadership roles such
Executive Director, Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor for treatment programs
serving individuals with co-occurring addictive and mental health disorders. Dr.
Avery holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration and 18 years of public
service in a leadership position at the MS Department of Mental Health.

Her counseling practices offer a trauma-focused hope-centered therapeutic environment
where she believes the heart of change is our ability to more clearly see the way things truly are and imagine the way
things can be if the path is created. She is trained in EMDR. She works with a myriad of issues ranging from addiction,
depression, and anxiety to relational issues, and adjustment problems. I value and welcome diverse populations.

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OUR PRESENTERS

June Gipson, Ph.D.

Dr. Gipson is the President/CEO of My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. in Ridgeland MS.
MBK is a leading provider of HIV care in the South.
Dr. Gipson has worked in the public health arena for over 14 years. During her tenure,
she has worked diligently as an educator and health professional to implement an array
of community-oriented programs that focus on improving the health and wellness
of minority communities. Her work is responsible for Mississippi's first LGBTQIA
primary healthcare clinic, Open Arms Healthcare Center.
Dr. Gipson holds a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master
degree in Education Administration from William Carey College, a Specialist degree in Education Leadership,
and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University.

Renee Shakespeare

Renee has served as Continuing Education Coordinator for the Workforce Development
program since October of 2019. A lifelong Mississippian, Renee has a wide array of
experience working with government institutions and programs including grant writer
and programs administrator for the City of Jackson, MS Police Department and Hinds
County Sheriff’s Office external funding divisions where she oversaw and coordinated
activities designed to enhance community engagement and improve systems and
processes within those organizations. Renee served as continuing education coordinator
for FTC Prevention Services from 2015 – 2019 serving the Mental Health, Prevention
and Social Services Professionals Community. Affectionately known as the “CE Police”, Renee helps the Institute
ensure compliance with licensing board requirements while ensuring our Mental and Behavioral Health workforce.

Dr. Fred Hall, Ed.D., MPH, M.S., B.A.

Dr. Fred Hall, Ed.D., MPH, M.S., B.A. is an author, speaker, coach, trainer,
innovator, podcaster, blogger, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Hall
Consulting Services LLC, which develops and trains leaders worldwide both online
and onsite.
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor in Mississippi and Louisiana.

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Jordon Hillhouse, MBA, CPS

Jordon is a Certified Prevention Specialist with over ten years of experience in substance
use prevention. In the past, he has worked with state agencies targeting the opioid crisis,
underage drinking, and mental health awareness efforts. His passion is with alcohol
and drug prevention education. He has developed many prevention-related trainings
and has had the opportunity to speak to thousands of students across the country. He
holds a master’s degree in business from Alcorn State University and is a published
author. Jordon is currently the program manager at MSPHI for OD2A and SORII.

Scott Luetgenau, MSW, LCSA

Scott is the founder of Gate Spring Counsulting (www.gatespringconsulting.c om), a
consulting and treatment agency. Scott has also acted as director for MAT programs
and manager of opioid treatment programs as well as delivered services through IOP.

Scott is a graduate of University of North Carolina and North Carolina State
University. He is very involved in his local community as well as nationwide in the
recovery community.

Jacquelyn McDougle, MS, NCC, LPC

Jacquelyn serves as the Drug Prevention Coordinator for Pine Belt Mental Healthcare
Resources. In addition to coordinating and conducting prevention events, Jacquelyn
provides supervision to prevention staff and promotes drug and alcohol prevention
programs throughout the community.

Jacquelyn received her undergraduate degrees from the University of Southern
Mississippi. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in Education Administration
and a master’s degree in Psychology from William Carey University. She has presented
at numerous conferences in Mississippi and across the Southeast. Jacquelyn has published a peer reviewed article
and is active in numerous community service and professional organizations. An asset to the prevention programs
in Mississippi, all who interact with Jacquelyn are impacted by her contagious dedication to prevention efforts.

Mauda L. Monger, MPH, Ph.D.

Dr. Mauda Monger is a native of Jackson, Mississippi; she has a Bachelor of Arts in
Economics/Business Administrations from Tougaloo College, and a Master’s degree in
Public Health, Health Policy & Management from Jackson State University. She earned
her Doctorate of Higher Education from Jackson State University.

Dr. Monger serves as Chief Operating Officer and Clinical Manager for the CDC
Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) for High Impact HIV Prevention Program
Integration at My Brother’s Keeper, Inc.

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OUR PRESENTERS

Rachel-Clair Franklin, LPC-S, BC-TMH, CHES

Ms. Franklin, is the Licensed Training and Response Clinician for the Garrett Lee
Smith (GLS) suicide prevention grant at The Mississippi State University. She received
her BA in Psychology from Mississippi University for Women, her Master’s of Science
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s of Science in Public Health
Education from Mississippi University for Women.

Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS

Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS is an African American author, speaker, expert the
treatment of eating disorders, trauma and addictions. She is the CEO of The Anchor Program™,
a non-diet online (telemedicine) program for individuals with binge eating disorder, emotional
eating and food addiction. Dr. Ross is a graduate of The University of Michigan Medical School.
She completed a residency in Preventive Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) at
Loma Linda University and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
She is board certified in Preventive Medicine and in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Ross has been an
international speaker and consultant on issues of mental health, trauma and workplace productivity. Dr. Ross presented a
TEDxPleasantGrove talk on “Historical and Intergenerational Trauma in January 2020. She is co-founder of the Institute
for Antiracism and Equity (antiracismandequity.com), a consulting group that offers trainings to organizations on diversity
and equity in the workplace.

Doug Paul, LPC, CPCS, LMHC, QS

Doug Paul, LPC, CPCS, LMHC, QS, has been practicing clinician with a specialization
in substance use disorders since 2007. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
from University of Central Florida in 2002. He went on to complete a Master of Science in
Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University in 2007. During his graduate training,
he presented University-sponsored research findings at the American Counseling Association’s
Annual Convention in Montreal, Quebec in 2006. While at Talbott Recovery from 2007-2014,
he assisted with development of the Young Adult program. Moving into Clinical administration
in 2014, with Foundations Recovery Network’s Atlanta outpatient programs and currently in Private Practice in Atlanta,
GA, Doug continues to provide therapy, program management support/consultation and supervision to growing clinicians.
Doug continues to practice his own recovery program over the last 22 years.

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Michael E Walsh, MS MCAP CIP

Michael E Walsh is a Board Certified Interventionist and Masters Level Counselor who has
spent over two decades helping individuals, families and businesses come up with strategies that
work. As former President and CEO of NAATP, current Board member of the Florida Alliance
of Recovery and C4 Recovery Solution, Michael has led on issues affecting the industry and
collaborate with the most respected Professionals available in a variety of disciplines.

Akiva M Daum, MD, FAPA

Akiva M Daum, MD, FAPA received his Bachelor of Science in microbiology and molecular
biology from the University of Central Florida and his medical degree from the University of
South Florida, College of Medicine. Dr. Daum went on to complete his residency in general
psychiatry and addiction fellowship through Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Daum's special interests include community and provider education, program development
and ways to improve access to treatment for patients with co-occurring mental health and
substance use disorders. He has studied and implemented the use of the shared medical appointment model, treatment
of patients with co-occurring chronic pain and addiction and the use of medication assisted treatments for substance use
disorders. Previously, in his role as Director of Addiction Services for Chrysalis Health and Harmony Hills, he worked to
develop and expand upon already existing addiction services for the South Florida Community.

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