About the Conference
Overview
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, in partnership with New Century Institute and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, is pleased to host The 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery: Inspiring Leadership, Changing Lives. This years conference will focus on developing the capacity for improving outcomes for women and their families who are affected by substance use disorders. An important measure of the success of the 2008 conference will be the extent to which participants receive information that they can use and share with professional colleagues.
This 2 ½ day conference brings together the program directors, managers, clinicians, researchers and other stakeholders in women's services to hear about current research and practices and to discuss implementation of the strategies and approaches that are discussed. Participants will be encouraged to apply the information that is shared to their work with women and women with children.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including substance abuse treatment; health and human services, maternal and child health; mental health, domestic violence, child welfare, criminal justice and other related disciplines. This conference is intended for program directors, managers, clinicians, researchers and policymakers at all levels (local, State, national); and others interested in women-specific addiction and recovery issues.
Session Descriptions, Workshops and Mini-Plenaries
Plenary Presentations
Understanding Substance Use Patterns & Treatment Experiences Among Women
H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM
Director
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Drawing from SAMHSA’s survey research, National Outcome Measures and data from CSAT’s Programs of National Significance, Dr. Clark will update the field about latest trends and findings related to substance use and abuse, treatment experience, and progress being made to address the treatment needs of women and girls. Dr. Clark will address how the treatment field is responding to the unique treatment needs of distinct subpopulations of women, including women with children, pregnant women, and women using a variety of different substances. The importance of supporting evidence based practices to treat women will be discussed.
Women Under the Influence: A Call to Action
Susan E. Foster, M.S.W.
Vice President and Director of Policy Research and Analysis
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University
This presentation will provide a comprehensive look at substance abuse and addiction among girls and women in America based on more than at decade of research at CASA. The presentation will cover the different vulnerabilities to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs that women face as they move through the life cycle, and the influence of genetics, family, peers, advertising and the media on their use of these drugs. It will examine how drugs of abuse affect women differently than men, and the health consequences of use. The presentation will cover the treatment needs and availability of services for women and the steps that must be taken to assure that addictive disorders among women are prevented, recognized early and treated effectively.
The Art of Cross-Generational Leadership
Marilyn Moats Kennedy
Founder and Managing Partner of Moats/Kennedy, Inc
Workplace 2008 is here with four age cohorts now and a fifth coming soon. These five groups share some traditional work values but differ on such important ones as the role of managers, employer/employee loyalty, telecommuting, technical competence, and what constitutes a good day’s work. This presentation will provide an overview of the workplace values, lifestyle, and social values of the groups who will dominate the workplace in the next two decades. There are communication styles that deliver the same message in ways each group understands and responds to. Leading and managing a cross-generational workforce will be discussed.
Culture and Gender: Factors in Recovery and in Leadership
Frances L. Brisbane, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Social Welfare
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
This session will discuss the way gender determines women’s behavior based on their cultural background, societal expectations, family roles, workplace culture, and how these factors intersect with the culture of the recovery community. Many cultural factors may inhibit or enhance women’s recovery lifestyle and these same factors will be compared and contrasted as potential assets or deficits when women assume leadership positions. For example, many women are the “third person” in their own lives. This can have consequences in their recovery and in the way they lead.
Lessons for the Next Generation
Kana Enomoto, M.A., Principal Senior Advisor to the Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, moderator
Francine Feinberg, Psy.D., L.C.S.W., Executive Director, Meta House, Inc., panelist
Anita Bertrand, M.S.W. Executive Director, Northern Ohio Recovery Association, panelist
Nancy Hamilton, M.P.A., C.A.P., C.C.J.A.P. President/Chief Executive Officer, Operation PAR, panelist
Pioneering women in addressing women’s alcohol and other drug problems will respond to the question “If you could share three lessons to the next generation of women working with women with substance use disorders – what would they be?” Using story-telling and a talk-show format, this panel will offer morsels of knowledge, inspiration and a critical look at leadership for women’s recovery from substance use disorders.
You as a Leader
Judy Nelson, JD, MSW, Certified Professional Coach
Coach Judy Nelson
A veteran leader of nonprofit organizations will engage participants in looking at leadership in new ways and to re-examine their views of themselves as leaders. Using stories from her experience, the presentation will stimulate thinking about leadership from a woman’s point of view. The presentation will offer audience members insight into their own leadership abilities and their potential—as well as steps to take to maximize both.
Gender Matters: Changing the World with Our Work
Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW
Co-Director
The Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender and Justice
Over the past thirty years, our knowledge of women’s lives has increased dramatically, and we have added significantly to our understanding of the treatment needs of women and girls. Nevertheless, most women with substance-use disorders continue to be served in programs that do not address women’s ways of learning or their priorities and needs. This closing session reviews the rationale for gender-responsive services and discusses strategies for promoting their adoption. Using examples from her research and experiences in developing services for women and girls around the world, Dr. Covington provides us with the inspiration and motivation to see ourselves and our work as catalysts for social change.
Mini-Plenary Presentations
At the Crossroad: Adolescent Girl and Substance Use and Abuse Patterns
Barbara J. Guthrie, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N.
Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Yale University School of Nursing
Although substance abuse and the associated addictive behaviors are widespread health concerns, there still remains little data about adolescent female’s substance use and abuse and the identification of effective and responsive treatment. The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of what is known and understood about girls and substance use. In addition gender and ethnic responsive framework and strategies will be described.
Developing an Integrated Recovery Continuum
for Women and Families with Multiple Vulnerabilities
Norma Finkelstein, Ph.D., LI.C.S.W., Executive Director, the Institute for Health and Recovery
Vivian Brown, Ph.D., Retired Founder and CEO, Prototypes
This session will focus on the multiple vulnerabilities of women and children affected by substance use disorders including; how to develop a gender-responsive, trauma-informed, family-centered continuum of care, from outreach through permanent housing for women, children, and families; how to engage women following a “steps for change” framework given the multiple issues that need to be addressed in treatment; how to prioritize issues to address in treatment and strategies to integrate children/partners/families into the recovery continuum. Development of this integrated recovery continuum from both a comprehensive treatment provider and state system’s perspective will also be addressed.
Application of Evidence-Based Principles and Practices for Women with Substance Use Disorders
Joan Zweben, Ph.D.
Executive Director, East Bay Community Recovery Project
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco
The current emphasis on the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) requires providers to be active in defining the key elements of the EBP debate, particularly with funders. This session will begin with an overview of evidence-based principles and practices, differing definitions and a practical approach to implementation of EBPs in treatment programs. We will review effective practices for women, such as gender-responsive services; integrated co-occurring disorder treatment, including interventions for trauma; medications combined with counseling; and the importance of the therapeutic alliance. We will highlight existing research and discuss developing a body of evidence from programmatic experience. Participants will be encouraged to analyze their current programs.
Continuing Education Units
Participants can earn up to 15.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for this conference. Additional information will be given at time of registration.
Continuing education units will be available from the following authorities:
- The National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) (Application pending)
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) (Application pending)
The Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association is an approved provider for the following authorities:
- Florida Certification Board (FCB # A-001)
- FADAA is a board-approved provider (CE Provider # 50-676) for:
• Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (Exp. 3/31/09) - Florida Board of Nursing (Exp. 10/31/09)
Pre-Conference Site Visit
Do not miss this opportunity! Join Operation PAR President and Chief Executive Officer Nancy Hamilton on a tour of the nationally renowned Family Achievement in Recovery (FAIR) at PAR Village. Ms. Hamilton pioneered one of the first gender-specific women and children treatment programs in the nation. Today, this facility is one of only 4% in the nation providing long-term residential substance abuse treatment to pregnant, postpartum and parenting women, allowing their children to live with them in the residential program. You will also visit the PAR Village Developmental Center where these children receive developmental services while their mothers are participating in the program. These mothers focus on sustained recovery while abstaining from alcohol and other drugs; participating in family-centered treatment; learning positive child development skills and developing self-sufficiency skills. FAIR at PAR Village was awarded Exemplary Program in the 2007 Best Practices Awards sponsored by the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA) and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and has been highlighted in local and national print and television media. On this 45 minute tour of the eight acre site, you will meet clients and have the opportunity to talk with management about this innovative program and gain insight on how to manage a women and children’s treatment program.
Transportation will be provided from the conference hotel to Operation PAR and back.
Limited to the first 45 registrants!
Recovery Month Celebration
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