Presenter Documents
The list of presenters and biographies is accurate as of date posted. However, this list may change up until the 9th World Congress. An addendum will be distributed on-site reflecting any changes after publication of the Proceedings.
Presenters are listed alphabetically by last name unless they requested otherwise. To search for a particular presenter, please scroll through the listings.
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Paw Prints On Our Hearts, Inc.
Cortlandt Manor, New York
Diane Anderson has worked as a Social Worker since 1988, severing an array of special populations. Ms. Anderson became involved in animal assisted therapy (AAT) in 1999. She is a Delta Society Pet Partner Team Instructor & Evaluator. Since 2002, she has been an AACR Team Evaluator; she also chaired the Training & Certification Committee for HOPE AARC. In June 2001, Ms. Anderson co-founded Paw Prints On Our Hearts, Inc, a not-for-profit training people & their animal to become effective & responsible AAT teams.
Mitigation of Risk Associated with Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Poster 7, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Introduction to Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Afternoon Workshop “D7”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Faculty
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Seabrook, New Hampshire
Paul has over 20 years of fire/EMS experience, holding various positions including Chief of Department In addition, Paul has 11 years of law enforcement experience. Antonellis is on the faculty for two colleges teaching in the undergraduate and graduate Fire Science programs and he has lectured to emergency service providers nationally and internationally. Paul has authored and published many articles and published two books.
Forced Retirement: Gone But Not Forgotten
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SM”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Chief , Critical Incident Stress Management Unit
United Nations
New York, New York
Dr. Ba is a Senegalese national who worked as an Associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at the Fann University. He has also worked as the Principal advisor to the Ministry of Women, Family and Youth of Senegal and as a Director of Medical Research at the Department of Planning and Cooperation. Dr. Ba also has served as UNICEF program Officer in emergency and post conflict countries and has built stress and trauma programs and systems in various African countries.
The U.N. Approach on CISM: Lessons Learned from the Pakistan Earthquake & the
Lebanon Crisis
Plenary Session “SA4”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 10:30am – 11:10am
UN International Crisis Response: How Can We All Work Together?
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SA”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
State Coordinator/Clinical Director
Rhode Island CISM Team
Cranston, Rhode Island
Anne Balboni, Psy D, is the State Coordinator and Clinical Director of the RI Critical Incident Stress Management TEAM, Inc. She is a member of ICISF's faculty for the “CISM Application with Children” course, and is an ICISF approved instructor for several courses. Dr. Anne serves as the ICISF Region I Liaison. Private Practice includes CISM intervention, education and consultation with emergency service organizations, schools and industry.
Developing a CISM Protocol for Disaster Responders from "Invitation Only" to "Reach Out"
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SK”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Employee Assistance Program Administrator
United States Coast Guard
Mandeville, Louisiana
Teresa Blais is the Employee Assistance Program Administrator for the USCG Gulf Coast Region. She is an ICISF approved instructor for several courses and has conducted training for all military branches, law enforcement, fire suppression, medical and mental health participants. Recently, she was the USCG CISM Incident Commander for Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis, Katrina and Rita.
Lessons Learned from Katrina & Rita: ‘Tools You Can Use' for CISM Disaster Response
Afternoon Workshop “B1”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
US Coast Guard: CISM in a Winning Model
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SH”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Grace General Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
As a Psychiatric Nurse, Michelle works in hospital based inpatient units to treat the most disturbed children, teenagers, and adults. Michelle is also a co-educator in training Emergency Nurses in Mental Health which has given her vast insight into assessing suicide risk. Michelle’s interests include: the management of traumatized youngsters, gang-related violence, and parasuicidal behavior in relation to counter-culture. Michelle’s varied life history includes living in the Middle East and owning a kosher restaurant.
A Psychiatric Emergency Nurse's Assessment Of Suicidality In Children & Adolescents
Poster 2, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Owner/Director
The Counseling Team International
San Bernardino, California
Nancy K. Bohl, PhD has worked in the field of Police and Fire Psychology since 1983. She is Director of The Counseling Team International and the Southern California Critical Incident Stress Management Team. She has responded to more than 800 officer involved shootings and assisted in the following disasters: TWA Flight 800, Unabomber incident, Oklahoma City bombing, school shootings in Springfield, Oregon, Littleton, Colorado and San Diego, California, the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
New Directions in Early Intervention Research
Afternoon Workshop “B7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Claire C. Boland Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
Cocoa, Florida
Claire Boland is a licensed Mental Health Counselor/Certified Employee Assistance Professional and Substance Abuse Professional who began her counseling career in California in 1980. She has had 2 private practice locations in Florida while serving as the onsite EAP for a major contractor at Kennedy Space Center since 1990. Claire has been involved in numerous critical incidents locally with the most significant being as a first responder to the Columbia Shuttle tragedy in February, 2003.
Disaster Mental Health Services Following the Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster
Afternoon Workshop “D4”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Disaster Training Specialist
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Disaster Management Center
Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Rich is the Disaster Training Specialist in the UPMC Disaster Management Center. In 1987 he took a position at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) as EMS Coordinator. In 1989 after years of peer counseling with veterans groups, he started a Critical Incident Stress Management program, which has become the Pittsburgh CISM Team. Rich is also an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
Incident Command IS 100 and National Incident Management System IS 700 courses
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “D”, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Preparing Your CISM Team to Respond to a Disaster
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SG”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Director of Center for Trauma & Loss
Project HEART: Heal the Hurt
Far Rockaway, New York
Moshe Borowski, LMSW, ACSW, is the director of the Center for Trauma & Loss, a nationwide program of Project HEART: Heal the Hurt, assisting families, schools & communities coping with crisis. Previously, Mr. Borowski helped found Chai Lifeline's Crisis Intervention & Bereavement Dept.; & Metropolitan Jewish Hospice in Brooklyn, NY, serving as Social Worker & Community Liaison. He has been involved with Jewish schools & organizations around the world regarding issues of mental health, education & outreach for 20 years.
Utilizing Biblical Narratives When Death Impacts a Parochial School
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FK”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Fire and Explosives Investigator
Montgomery Co. Fire and Rescue, Fire and Explosives Investigations
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Donny Boyd, CFEI, has been with Montgomery Co. Fire Dept. for twenty year and has been involved with USAR’s MD-TF1 since its inception. He is a squad leader and has been deployed to the Oklahoma City Bombing, the Atlanta Olympics, the Pentagon after 9/11 and many hurricanes. He became involved in CISM in April, 1995, and is now an advanced level peer and a shift manager on his Department’s CISM team. He is also a certified Fire and Rescue Instructor with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute.
EMDR & Peer Support: What You Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask
Afternoon Workshop “A3”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Lieutenant (Ret.)
Boston (MA) EMS
Roslindale, Massachusetts
Neal has more than 30 years of experience with the City of Boston (MA) Emergency Medical Services. He recently retired at the rank of Lieutenant. Braverman is the recipient of a number of awards for his life long commitment to preserving the mental health of co-workers in and around the City of Boston. His CISM experience spans over 20 years with Dr. Mitchell. Neal has published several articles, presented various times at the World Congress, and lectured across the State of Massachusetts.
Forced Retirement: Gone But Not Forgotten
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SM”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Faculty
School of Social Work, San Diego State University
San Diego, California
Dr. Bray is a faculty member at San Diego State University; a Past President of the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists; Secretary of the Association for Thought Field Therapy; and an active member of the San Diego County CISM team. He is an approved ICISF instructor for the “Group Crisis Intervention” and “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” courses; leads trainings in crisis intervention and TFT nationally and internationally, and consulted with numerous companies and agencies. He has been in private practice over 20 years specializing in traumatic stress recovery.
A Trauma Worker’s Care Package: Building Intentional Resilience & Balance— ATSS
Workshop
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “P”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Lessons Learned from Katrina by Non-Medical Responders. Helping Ourselves & Our
Families
Afternoon Workshop “A5”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
What's this Tapping Stuff? Thought Field Therapy & Energy Psychology in the Big Picture
Afternoon Workshop “D9”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Associate Professor
California State University Sacramento
Lodi, California
Dr. Stephen E. Brock is a professor at California State University Sacramento (CSUS). A Nationally Certified School Psychologist, he worked for 18 years as a school psychologist before joining the CSUS faculty. Dr. Brock is a member of the National Association of School Psychologist’s (NASP) National Emergency Assistance Team and editor of the publication “Best Practices in School Crisis Prevention and Intervention.” Dr. Brock has authored over 140 publications and made over 65 state/national conference presentations.
Crisis Intervention & Recovery: The Roles of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “Q”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Counselor
Burke County Public Schools
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Tina Swanson Brookes has been teaching crisis management skills for 20 years. She co-coordinates the Burke County Public Schools' ASSIST Team. She has worked with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health, NCCISM,and the NC State Emergency Response Team. Tina volunteered at 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. She is an ICISF approved instructor for “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support”, “Responding to School Crises”, and “CISM Application with Children”. She co-coordinates a community CISM team for 6 counties. Tina is published in the book Your Exceptional Life Begins Now.
Blending School & Community CISM Response Teams
Afternoon Workshop “D3”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Deputy Administrative Officer
Disaster Medical Assistance Team California 4
San Diego, California
Nancy Brown is a long-standing member of the San Diego CISM Team, serving on the Board of Directors. As a member of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) she has deployed to multiple disasters starting with the Northridge Earthquake in 1994 to Hurricane Katrina Airport Operation in 2006. When not working for NDMS Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) California 4, she is employed as a Counselor for a non-profit emergency assistance organization.
Lessons Learned from Katrina by Non-Medical Responders. Helping Ourselves & Our
Families
Afternoon Workshop “A5”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Lieutenant
Wilmington Fire Department
Wilmington, Massachusetts
John Brown became a firefighter in 1968 & holds the rank of Lieutenant. John served on the Massachusetts Fire Training Council for 10 years. In 1999 he was elected to the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Executive Board, he is a Peer Counselor for the PFFM & the MetroBoston CISM Teams. In 1999 John worked at the Worcester Cold Storage Fire & assisted in firehouse visits. In 2001 he worked with the IAFF in NYC after the World Trade Center Attacks. After Hurricane Katrina, he again worked with the IAFF.
CISM…Outside of the Box: Firefighter Support on the Gulf Coast
Afternoon Workshop “A2”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Major
U.S. Army
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
MAJ Brusher was commissioned through direct accession February of 1994 as a Licensed Military Social Work Officer. He entered active duty in March of that same year. He is currently assigned to the USA MEDCOM as the COSC Program Manager.
Serving our Soldiers: U.S. Army Combat Stress Control Program
Plenary Session “FR4”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 11:00am – 11:40am
Combat & Operational Stress Control
Afternoon Workshop “A1”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Superintendent
Burke County Public Schools
Morganton, North Carolina
David Burleson is the superintendent of Burke County Public Schools in North Carolina. His unparalleled list of accomplishments include the National Magna Award of Excellence, as well as procuring millions of dollars in grant monies to develop a number of exceptional alternative educational programs. Professionally, David has received the 2001 North Carolina Middle School Association Superintendent of the Year Award, and many regional and state Principal of the Year Awards. David started the school crisis team in 1997.
Blending School & Community CISM Response Teams
Afternoon Workshop “D3”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Mississippi State CISM Coordinator
MS Department of Health- Office of Emergency Planning and Response
Brookhaven, Mississippi
Dena Campbell is the Mississippi State CISM Coordinator through the Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Emergency Planning and Response. She developed the CISM program for the State of Mississippi which was then initiated by Hurricane Katrina. Before holding this position, she was and still is a street medic with a passion to see that responders are not forgotten.
After Katrina: How Mississippi's S.O.S. was Answered
Afternoon Workshop “D2”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Director
Cop 2 Cop Program UBHC-UMDNJ
Piscataway, New Jersey
Cherie Castellano, MA, CSW, LPC, AAETS is the Program Director for Cop2 Cop, the first legislated law enforcement crisis hotline in the United States. She is a faculty member of the New Jersey Medical School Department of Psychiatry and has pioneered adaptations of CISM applications with First Responders in Both 9/11/01 and Hurricane Katrina. Awards include ICISF “Outstanding response in a Mass Disaster”, PAPD Rescuer Award, Governor's Excellence in Volunteerism, and NJ AG Outstanding Service Award.
Helping Law Enforcement Post Disaster: A Comparison of 3 Models
Afternoon Workshop “B8”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Regional CISM Director
MS Department of Health
Kosciusko, Mississippi
C. J. is a United Methodist Pastor serving the Mississippi Annual Conference. He is certified as a trainer for Police Suicide Awareness through the National Police Suicide Foundation. An ICISF approved instructor for the “Group Crisis Intervention” and “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” courses, he holds membership in several organizations intended to heighten awareness in the area of stress and its mitigation in emergency services personnel including the International Conference of Police Chaplains. He is a Diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
Are You REALLY Prepared? Lessons Learned During the Response to Katrina in Mississippi
Plenary Session “SA1”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 8:00am – 8:40am
Sergeant
Fremont California Police Department
Fremont, California
Sergeant Curt Codey is a founding member of the Fremont California Police Department Peer Support Team. He is currently team coordinator and maintains resonsiblity for inservice training on CISM issues and coordinating all response functions of the team. Curt developed and wrote team policies and protocols and serves as liaison to the clinical coordinator and management staff. He is dedicated to the delivery of high quality services in support of the men and women of the Fremont Police Department.
Taking “The Basic” Home: Establishing CISM in Your Agency
Afternoon Workshop “B3”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Outpatient Director (Civilian job)
Howard Center for Human Services
Burlington, Vermont
Jonathan Coffin is a Colonel in the Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) & the Deputy Commander of the State Medical Command. COL Coffin is also in charge of the VTARNG CISM Team, which has uniquely debriefed 64 VTARNG platoons to date. He was a platoon leader serving in Southeast Asia from 1968-1970 and has also commanded an infantry battalion in the VTARNG. His civilian position is the outpatient director of Vermont's largest mental health center and the clinical director of a local police 'peer officer support team.'
Applying the ICISF Model to Debrief National Guard Soldiers at Demobilization Sites
Plenary Session “SU1”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 8:00am – 8:40am
Program Development Administrator
Weber State University
Fruit Heights, Utah
Richard J. Conroy, MS is a principal investigator of a CISM grant at Weber State Univ. He retired as an assistant chief of police and helped coordinate a CISM team in Florida. He has published on CISM and developed a recruit training curriculum on crisis intervention. He holds a Certificate of Specialized Training from ICISF in Emergency Services.
Online CISM Training—A New Resource
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FF”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
EAP Coordinator
United States Coast Guard
Seattle, Washington
Kristin L. Cox, MA , is the Coordinator of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest CISM Team. She is an ICISF approved instructor for several courses and a member of the Coast Guard's Incident Management Team. She is experienced in CISM strategic planning, intervention, disaster management, education and consultation with emergency service, military and state organizations.
Deckplate Strategic Planning: The CG's CISM Response for Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
Plenary Session “FR1”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 8:30am – 9:10am
Clinical Psychologist
Omaha, Nebraska
Edward Dale, PsyD recently completed his contract with KBR in the Middle East where he served on the LOGCAP-III project for 18 months. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Nebraska. He has worked as a Psychologist for the past 25 years providing a variety of psychological services. Dr. Dale specializes in working with depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders & marital issues. He has also taught numerous college level courses. He is married and has three adult sons, one of whom served as a combat medic in Iraq.
CISM in a War Zone
Plenary Session “SU5”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 11:10am – 11:50am
Owner
The Psychological Services Group
Concord, California
Beth Dansie is a licensed therapist in Northern California and co-owner of The Psychological Services Group dedicated to serving the emergency services community. She is an ICISF approved instructor for the “Group Crisis Intervention”, “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support”, and “Advanced Group Crisis Intervention” courses as well as “Suicide: Prevention, Intervention & Postvention” and the “Strategic Response to Crisis” courses. Beth’s professional activities include serving as an expert consultant and clinical coordinator to several CISM teams.
Taking “The Basic” Home: Establishing CISM in Your Agency
Afternoon Workshop “B3”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Senior Chaplain
Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Rob Dewey has served as the full-time chaplain for all police, fire and EMS personnel in the Lowcountry of SC - they also respond to scenes to assist individuals who have experienced an unexpected loss of a loved one. He began the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy program in 1990. The Chaplaincy has a board of directors, 15 volunteer chaplains and 3 full-time staff. This ministy is a 501(c)3 - non-profit organization, funded by donations. Rob is a co-author of ICISF's two Pastoral Crisis Intervention courses.
Chaplaincy & the Community: Effective Ways to Begin & Sustain a Chaplaincy Program
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SF”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Behavioral Health
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Sherwood, Oregon
Tim has 25 years of fire service experience, and is currently a Training Officer/Behavioral Health Specialist with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Oregon.An internationally known speaker on human emotional crisis and staying happy and healthy in the emergency services, he sits on the Board of Directors for Oregon’s CISM Network. He assisted the Coast Guard CISM Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Tim is author of the book Scenes of Compassion, A Responder’s Guide for Dealing with Emergency Scene Emotional Crisis.
Coping Beyond the CISM Response—Practical Approaches for Reframing Traumatic Events
Plenary Session “SA6”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 11:50am – 12:30pm
Flight Instructor
FedEx Express
Memphis, Tennessee
Following 8 years in the Navy, Pete has been with FedEx for over 16 years. Originally a 727 pilot, he has worked for 9 years in Flight Training as the Basic Indoc coordinator for 2000 new pilots. He has also spent 12 years developing the FedEx Flight Operations CIRT, with 150 trained team members. He has worked with Flight Ops Management, ALPA & the company’s EAP on 4 major accidents & numerous aircraft incidents since 1995. He is currently developing CIR teams within Maintenance, FedEx Feeders & Corporate Aviation.
Aviation Day: Critical Airline Industry Stress
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
President
Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute
Laramie, Wyoming
George Doherty is President/CEO of the Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute, Inc & Clinical Coordinator of the Snowy Range Critical Incident Team. He was Guest Editor of 2 Special Issues of Traumatology (1999, 2004) & has authored several articles in the traumatic stress field. A former US Air Force officer, he served 11 yrs with Air Search & Rescue-CAP (USAF Auxiliary) in WY. He is an Adjunct Instructor with Warren National University & University of Wyoming & an ICISF approved instructor.
CISM in Rural America
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SO”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Psychologist
US Coast Guard
New Rochelle, New York
Dr. Michael J. Doria, USCGR, recently received his Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition, Dr. Doria has obtained two Master’s Degrees; one in Counseling and the second in Rehabilitation Counseling. He has satisfied the requirements to obtain both national and state credentials in the counseling profession as a CRC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, and has a limited license to practice psychology in NY State. Dr. Doria is currently conducting his fellowship in Neuropsychology at NYU Medical Center.
CISM Interventions Utilized with Military First Responders in Critical Inicidents
Poster 6, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Clinical Supervisor, Military One Source
Ceridian
St. Petersburg, Florida
Chuck is now with Ceridian after 27 months with KBR EAP as Theater Manager in Baghdad, Iraq. Under his leadership, the EAP program has exceeded all organizational performance standards, while becoming one of the largest internal EAP programs in the world. Prior to providing EAP services in a war zone, Chuck was the District EAP Consultant for USPS, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Chuck has over 18 years of counseling experience. He received his MSW from the Univ. of Pittsburgh. Chuck is married and has five children.
CISM in a War Zone
Plenary Session “SU5”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 11:10am – 11:50am
Director
FireStress Solutions
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
John Durkin was a firefighter in the UK before he pursued a psychology degree and graduated with a Masters degree in Psychological Research Methods in 1998. John is an ICISF approved instructor and heads FireStress Solutions, a research, training and consultancy business operating in support of the emergency services. He is the current Chair of the Research & Studies committee at the Traumatic Incident Reduction Association and is carrying out PhD research into post-traumatic growth at the University of Nottingham, UK.
Resilience & Post-traumatic Growth: Bouncing Back, Then Bouncing Higher
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FG”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Dog Behavior Specialist/Consultant
National Organization for Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Eugene, Oregon
Cindy Ehlers is the president & founder of National Organization for Animal Assisted Crisis Response. She is the author of the AACR Team Training Manual & co-author of AACR Standards of Practice. In addition to numerous local relieft efforts, Ms. Ehlers has responded to the Thurston High School Shootings (1998), New York-Ground Zero & Family Assistance Center (2001), Nebraska tornados (2004) & Hurricanes Katrina & Rita (2005). Ms. Ehlers was founder & first president of HOPE Crisis Response.
Mitigation of Risk Associated with Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Poster 7, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Introduction to Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Afternoon Workshop “D7”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Territorial Disaster Services Coordinator
The Salvation Army
Des Plaines, Illinois
Kevin Ellers is the Territorial Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army Central Territory and president of the Institute for Compassionate Care. He serves as ICISF faculty and teaches broadly in the topics of Medic First Aid, grief, trauma, disasters, and emotional and spiritual care. Kevin is completing the final project for a Doctor of Ministry degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has a strong background in disasters, chaplaincy, pastoral ministries, marriage and family therapy and social services.
CISM: Emotional & Spiritual Care in Disasters
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “O”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
George S. Everly, Jr., PhD is the non-governmental Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the Board Emeritus of ICISF. He serves on the faculties of Loyola College in Maryland and The Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness, and the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Changing Face of Crisis & Disaster Mental Health Intervention: A Competency-based
Update
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “A”, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Psychological First Aid: A Competency-Based Workshop
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “H”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Psychological First Aid: Making It Work
Plenary Session “SA2”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 8:40am – 9:20am
The Role of PFA & CISM
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SB”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Evidence-Based Studies on Suicide Lethality Assessment & Treatment: Avoid Costly Lawsuits
Plenary Session “SU4”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 10:30am – 11:10am
Chart a Course for Progress
Plenary Session “SU7”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Director CISM Services
Delaware County Pennsylvania CISM/EMA
Media, Pennsylvania
Lynn Ewing serves as the director for CISM services in Delaware County, PA, a position she has held for over 20 years. In addition, Lynn is a faculty member for ICISF, Drexel University, and St. Joseph's University. She serves as the Region II Liaison for ICISF, is an instructor for several ICISF courses, and co-authored the ICISF course “Families and CISM: Developing a Comprehensive Program.” She provides planning and response services to many communities and schools for disasters and emergencies.
Using Technology & the Internet in CISM Practice
Afternoon Workshop “C6”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Clinical Psychologist
President, Baytree Behavioral Health
Melbourne, Florida
L. Scott Fairchild, PsyD is the Founder and Co-Director of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Disaster Mental Health Services Support Team. The team of professional volunteers utilized CISM education, intervention, and consultation following the Columbia Disaster. The success of the KSC Team has resulted in the formation of similar teams at various NASA installations. Dr. Fairchild, a retired Army and Aviation Psychologist, completed his doctoral work in Human Interaction in Space Travel and Space Operations.
Disaster Mental Health Services Following the Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster
Afternoon Workshop “D4”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Assistant Executive Director
National Association of School Psycholoigsts
Silver Spring, Maryland
Dr. Ted A. Feinberg is the NASP Assistant Executive Director. His administrative responsibilities at NASP include program development, supervision, and advocacy for many of the NASP initiated or shared efforts on behalf of crisis response. He has developed and taught Crisis Prevention and Intervention graduate courses for the University of New York and the University of Maryland. He is also a founding member of the NASP National Emergency Assistance Team.
Crisis Intervention & Recovery: The Roles of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “Q”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Psychologist
Chairman of Crisis/Disaster Response Committee, Suffolk County Psych.
Dix Hills, New York
Dr. Feldman holds a Diplomate in Group Psychotherapy and has been a frequent presenter at the American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Conferences. He is currently president of the New York State Psychological Association Division of Group Psychotherapy. He is also Chairman of the Crisis/Disaster Response Committee of the Suffolk County Psychological Association and Liason to the NY State Disaster Response Network. He was on-site on 9-11 and has worked with many survivors and their families.
The Use of Psychological First Aid (PFA) & Group Psychological First Aid (Group PFA)
Afternoon Workshop “D8”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Massage Therapist
Michigan Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association
Walled Lake, Michigan
Julie Finn, NCTMB is the Massage Emergency Response Team Chapter Coordinator for the Michigan Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association. Ms. Finn has been practicing massage therapy for 16 years and has a practice in Wixom, Michigan where she specializes in Sports Massage, deep tissue, therapeutic and relaxation techniques. She is a member of ICISF and the Michigan Association of Emergency Technologists. Ms. Finn has had training in CISM through ICISF.
Integrating Massage Emergency Response Teams into Disaster Response
Afternoon Workshop “C10”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
President
Associated Mental Health Specialists
Towson, Maryland
Dr. Larry Fishel is the President of Associated Mental Health Specialists in Towson, Bel Air and Essex, MD. In addition to his general practice, Dr. Fishel created the Grief Support Training Program for the Airline Pilots Association. He also serves as the Mental Health Consultant for ALPA. His duties have included providing direct service on 9/11 and airline accidents, layoffs, near misses, disruptive passengers, simulator failures, traumatic loss and other mental health related services.
Aviation Day: Critical Airline Industry Stress
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology
Harvard Medical School
Newton, Massachusetts
Raymond B. Flannery, Jr., PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist, is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester. The author of six books and over one hundred science articles, he has designed and fielded the Assaulted Staff Action Program (ASAP), a CISM program for victims of violence. He received a lifetime achievement award from ICISF for excellence in crisis intervention research in 2005.
Psychological First Aid: Preliminary Data
Plenary Session “FR3”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 10:20am – 11:00am
Graduate Student
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Washington, DC
Victoria A. Franz, MA is a clinical psychology doctoral student at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Her research interests include trauma, psychotherapy process and outcome, and suicide.
A Review of Fatal and Nonfatal Suicide Behavior in the Military
Poster 1, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Assistant Professor
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Bethesda, Maryland
Marjan Ghahramanlou Holloway, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist, a fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical & Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University. Prior to her current position, she held a Research Associate and Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the University of Pennsylvania under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron T. Beck. Research interests include interventions for suicide attempters in the military, psychotherapy outcome, and anxiety disorders.
A Review of Fatal and Nonfatal Suicide Behavior in the Military
Poster 1, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Immediate Past President
Concerns of Police Survivors
Camdenton, Missouri
Shirley began her 2nd career in 1998, a year after the murder of her son, a Metropolitan Police Officer in Washington, DC. She created the 1st DC Chapter of COPS and served as its President for 4 years while also serving as the Northern Seaboard Trustee on the National COPS Board. In 2004-2006 she served as the National President of COPS and was the 1st parent and African American to hold that position. She now serves as the Immediate Past President of National COPS.
The Traumas of Law Enforcement Death: Personal Experience and Reflection
Afternoon Workshop “B10”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Crisis Management Specialist
Centerstone
Nashville, Tennessee
Susan Gillpatrick, MEd, LPC, CTS is Crisis Management Specialist with Centerstone, the 9th largest behavioral health organization in the nation. She is an ICISF approved instructor, and leads a variety of crisis prevention and personal and professional growth trainings, as well as provides immediate on-site post-incident behavioral health care (CISM) after any traumatic event in the workplace. She is also the Wellness Expert for a local noon news program, More at Midday, Nashville.
Comprehensive Management Consultation for Preparation & Response to Workplace Trauma
Afternoon Workshop “B6”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
School Social Worker
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Katie is a school social worker with Grant Wood Area Education Agency and is the Clinical Consultant for the GWAEA CISM Team. Katie is a founding member of the CISM team and has had numerous experiences with school-based responses. She is an ICISF approved instructor.
Creating and Maintaining a Multi School Based CISM Team from the Ground Up:
'How To' Ideas
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “E”, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Program Director
Fraternal Order of Police
Worthington, Ohio
Mike Haley is a retired police officer, current Chairperson of the National Fraternal Order of Police & Director of Ohio FOP's Critical Incident Programs. He is the founder of the Mid-Ohio Critical Incident Stress Management Team which serves law enforcement in the Columbus, OH metro area. Mike responded several times to the World Trade Center disaster as part of a law enforcement CISM response & provided CISM services to the NOPD after hurricane Katrina. Mike also serves as an ICISF instructor.
"It's my job?" Officer Involved Shooting
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FD”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
EMDR & Peer Support: What You Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask
Afternoon Workshop “A3”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Certification Administrator & Consultant
Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists
Georgetown, Texas
Ms. Halligan has 25 years experience working with victims of violent crime, and 20 years experience providing training—to state, national and international audiences—on trauma, crisis intervention, self-care and topics related to non-profit organizations. Ms. Halligan serves as the Certification Administrator for ATSS and Director of Education for Texas Mental Health Consumers.
A Trauma Worker’s Care Package: Building Intentional Resilience & Balance— ATSS
Workshop
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “P”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Occupational Health Nurse
VT Army National Guard
Colchester, Vermont
MAJ Patricia Hammond has been in the health care field for 32 years, encompassing 18 years as an LPN and 14 years as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care. She also has extensive experience in Community Health and Hospice and is a former Certified Hospice Registered Nurse and Critical Care Registered Nurse through AACN. She has been a member of the Army Nurse Corps since 1992 and is currently assigned to the VT Army National Guard Medical Detachment. She is the Unit Training Officer and a Facilitator on the CISM Team.
Applying the ICISF Model to Debrief National Guard Soldiers at Demobilization Sites
Plenary Session “SU1”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 8:00am – 8:40am
Jack Harris & Associates
Tucson, Arizona
Jack Harris has trained people throughout the country on topics aimed at helping Keep Good People Good. His results-oriented training helps people develop skills they can use in everyday, real-life situations. Jack is a licensed counselor, ICISF approved instructor, trained mediator & former police commander. He provides CISM services to public safety, criminal justice & other organizations nationwide. He holds a Masters Degree from the University of Arizona and a Bachelors Degree from Western Illinois University.
Keeping Good People Good
Afternoon Workshop “C1”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Director, Employee Assistance Program
Association of Flight Attendants
Washington, DC
Heather Healy is Director of the Employee Assistance Program for the Assn of Flight Attendants offering peer support services to flight attendants at 22 airlines. Active in the EAP field for over 20 years, she has designed & overseen delivery of EAP services, including CISM, to 450 workplaces in the public & private sector. Ms. Healy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She also serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the Maryland Dental Hygienist Rehabilitation Committee & is a psychotherapist in private practice.
Aviation Day: Critical Airline Industry Stress
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Lic. Acupuncturist
Community Relief & Rebuilding through Education & Wellness (CRREW)
New York, New York
Wendy Z. Henry, LAc, lectures nationally and internatonally on the National Acupuncture Detoxification (NADA) protocol, for post-trauma care. She's implemented programs for the FDNY. Community Relief & Rebuilding through Education & Wellness (CRREW), a group she co-founded in the aftermath of '9-11' serves rescue workers and those directly affected by disasters using acupuncture, imagery, massage and Feldenkrais. In Louisiana CRREW offered over 1000 acupuncture sessions to rescue workers & survivors of the Hurricanes.
Integrating Ear Acupuncture into Trauma Intervention
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FO”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Consultant
Metro
Atlanta, Georgia
Elliott R. Hill, LCSW-BACS, ACSW, BCD has been a clinical social worker for 14 years and currently works as consultant. His work experience includes mental health, addictions, community outreach, prevention and clinical supervision. Mr. Hill has been a consultant for: SAHMSA on the Katrina Assistance Project; Johnson Basin & Shaw, Inc; Metropolitan Human Services District; and the LA Office of Addictive Disorders. He received his BSW from Southeastern LA University and his MSW from the University of Southern MS.
'Who's in charge anyway?' How to Avoid Crises through Organization & Communication
Afternoon Workshop “D5”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
President
Sky Help Trauma Intervention Services
Moorestown, New Jersey
A Nationally Board Certified Counselor, Ms. Howland has spent the last 10 years training in the most effective interventions for severe stress reactions including, E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Thought Field Therapy, C.I.S.M. (Critical Incident Stress Management), and Bessel Van der Kolk’s intensive training in trauma symptoms and effective treatment options. She has participated in various 3-5 day trauma recovery group experiences worldwide.
How to Develop a Trauma Recovery Retreat
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SN”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Aeromedical Advisor
Air Line Pilots Association
Aurora, Colorado
Donald E. Hudson, Jr., MD, MPH is the Aeromedical Advisor for the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Director of Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS), located in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Hudson came to AMAS in 1987 from active duty as a Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. He is a 1978 graduate of the Mayo Medical School and is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Aerospace Medicine. His staff at AMAS assists over 7000 airline pilots each year with FAA medical issues.
Aviation Day: Critical Airline Industry Stress
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among Airline Pilots 1990-2005
Plenary Session “FR5”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 11:40am – 12:20pm
Director of Programs and Counseling
DVIS/Call Rape
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Missy Behrents Iski, MA, LPC, LMFT, is Director of Programs & Counseling, Domestic Violence Intervention Services and private practice, Tulsa, OK. Missy has a Masters degree from TU & is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Marital & Family Therapist.She has provided mental health services for adults, adolescents, children and families for over 25 years. She developed a sexual abuse treatment program for children and adolescents at Shadow Mountain Hospital for 15 years as the Clinical Director.
A Trauma Worker’s Care Package: Building Intentional Resilience & Balance— ATSS
Workshop
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “P”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Assistant Professor
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Jodi M. Jacobson, PhD, LCSW-C, CEAP is assistant professor and chair of the Employee Assistance Program Specialization at University of Maryland, School of Social Work. Dr. Jacobson is also the co-chair of the EAPA Workplace Disaster Preparedness Subcommittee.
EAP Continuum of Services: Workplace Response
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FI”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Counselor Supervisor
CT Department of Correction
Waterbury, Connecticut
Jaqueline Jennett is a 12 year veteran of the Dept. of Correction and has been the agency's CISRT Coordinator for 8 years. During her tenure, she has developed an advisory board, Administrative Directives governing mandatory referrals and new grief support & stress maintainence support programs. Currently a Counselor Supervisor, she manages an acute care facility for mental health inmates. She is trained through the ICISF and the CT Behavioral Health Authority, and is a team member with the CT Trauma Program.
Stress Management in Corrections
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “F”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
President
Peer Support Networks, Inc.
Somers, New York
Paul Jockimo is a veteran of over 20 years in emergency services. An ICISF Faculty member, Instructor and Speaker's Bureau member, Paul is recognized internationally not only for his presentations on CISM and Line of Duty Death, but for his motivational programs as well. The subject of the 1974 book Don't Feel Sorry for Paul, he brings his unique life experiences to his teaching. Paul is also the founder and President of Peer Support Networks, Inc.
Line of Duty Death—The First 24 Hours
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SJ”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Psychotraumatologist, Co-founder
Seccredo AB
Stockholm, Sweden
Mr. Jonsson’s background is 15 years of work experience with the Swedish police and Swedish Security Police (SAPO). In 1995 he was certified as a Tactical Instructor with the Law Enforcement Training for Safety and Survival Program of the FBI. He holds over 20 different certificates in law enforcement training programs given throughout Europe and America. He is also the only certified psychotraumatologist in Scandinavia.
The Tsunami & Workplace Trauma: Crisis Intervention for Impacted Businesses
Afternoon Workshop “A8”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Vice Chair Clinical Affairs
Johns Hopkins University Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baltimore, Maryland
Michael Kaminsky is Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs of the Johns Hopkins Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, where he has been on staff and faculty for 27 years. He chairs the Johns Hopkins Mental Health Disaster Planning Committee and serves on JHU’s Committee on Crisis Management. He was co-principle on the State of MD Disaster Mental Health Volunteer Corps training grant and participated in HRSA sponsored grants to develop Disaster Mental Health curriculum for clergy. He deployed twice to LA following Katrina.
A Re-examination & Expansion of the Role of Psychiatry in Disaster Mental Health
Plenary Session “SU2”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 8:40am – 9:20am
Assitant Director
Counseling Service Unit, FDNY
Brooklyn, New York
Dianne Kane has provided crisis intervention services to first responders since 1994. She is currently the Assistant Director of the FDNY Counseling Unit and has been responsible for the development of post 9/11 services to Firefighters, EMS personnel and family members of the survivors and deceased. She is co-author of the recently released FDNY Crisis Counseling: Innovative Response to Firefighters, Families and Communities. In addition Dr. Kane is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Hunter College.
The Use of Psychological First Aid (PFA) & Group Psychological First Aid (Group PFA)
Afternoon Workshop “D8”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Social Worker
Mercy Behavioral Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ms. Kearney is the Clinical Director of the Pittsburgh CISM Team. She has extensive experience as a clinical social worker and in disaster response.
New Directions in Early Intervention Research
Afternoon Workshop “B7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Mental Health Coordinator
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Beverly Hills, California
Anne Kellogg is the Mental Health Coordinator for The Los Angeles County Fire Department. She also coordinates a civilian-based Crisis Response Team serving the Westside of L.A. County and is an ICISF instructor. Private practice includes first responders and their families, survivors of trauma, children and adolescents, and Clinical Art Therapy. In 2005, Anne was part of the L.A. County CISM Team deployed to Louisiana to work with the International Association of Fire Fighters Firefighter Support Team.
CISM…Outside of the Box: Firefighter Support on the Gulf Coast
Afternoon Workshop “A2”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Program Director
Southwest Ohio CISM Team, Inc.
Springdale, Ohio
Linda King-Edrington is Program Director for the Southwest Ohio CISM Team & co-chair of the Ohio CISM Network. She also serves as the Region IV Liaison to the office of the ICISF Executive Director & is an approved instructor for several ICISF courses. Linda recently retired from her career in public service that began in 1976 as a volunteer/paid firefighter and EMS (paramedic) provider. She is active as a volunteer & educator, and is a member of the tri-state task force for effective CISM management & education.
Privilege Communication: From Proposal to Law
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FL”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Development Manager
Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Gayle Kohr is a volunteer pet therapy and crisis K-9 handler from south central Pennsylvania. She is a member of the ICISF, ATSS, Susquehanna Valley CISM team, American Red Cross pet therapy program, and her county PIO team. Kohr also served as a volunteer search and rescue K-9 team officer/handler for five years. Currently she is working toward certification as an ATSS Certified Trauma Responder, and toward the recognition of standard protocols for training and deploying canines for animal assisted crisis response.
Canine Assisted Intervention
Poster 4, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Div. of Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Towson, Maryland
Amie Kolos is a research assistant in the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has crisis intervention training from several ICISF courses and completed a thesis on posttraumatic cognitions and PTSD symptomatology in spring 2006. Ms. Kolos completed an internship at ICISF in 2006 and is currently working towards her Master's degree in Clinical Community Counseling at Johns Hopkins University.
Integrating Awareness of Posttraumatic Cognitions into CISM
Afternoon Workshop “A9”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Incorporating Risk Communication Principles into Comprehensive Crisis Intervention
Afternoon Workshop “C7”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Clinical Psychologist
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Mrs. Rosalie Kwong is the director of the Corporate Clinical Psychology Services of the Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. Her team is responsible for providing psychological services (spanning from crisis intervention to personal development) to health care workers working under the organization. She is an ICISF approved instructor for several courses. She is one of the authors of a recently published book Challenges of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
From SARS to Avian Flu Pandemic: Psychological Services for Health Care Workers
Plenary Session “SA5”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 11:10am – 11:50am
Psychologist
Kantu Consultants
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dr. LaBerteaux is a licensed clinical psychologist who, since 1975, has worked in Community Mental Health and private practice. Paul’s specialties have been community based and school populations. Since 1990, Paul has helped to train hundreds of crisis teams throughout Michigan, and has been especially focused on school-based teams in West Michigan. Paul is also a co-author of the book Practical Concepts and Training Exercises For Crisis Response Teams with Dennis Potter and Jim Stevens.
Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams
Two day Pre- Congress Workshop “M”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Director Workplace Psychiatry
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Langlieb has broad experience in increasing public awareness of important health issues, especially through the media. He has expertise in preventive medicine and psychiatry and is currently a faculty member of both The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He continues to work with industry to identify strategic solutions that impact the health and well-being of employees.
Is There a Duty for Private Employers to Provide Emergency Mental Health Services?
Plenary Session “SU3”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 9:20am – 10:00am
Phoenix, Maryland
Tammara Langlieb has worked as an attorney for the US Postal Service and for Piper Marbury and Rudnick.
Is There a Duty for Private Employers to Provide Emergency Mental Health Services?
Plenary Session “SU3”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 9:20am – 10:00am
Little Rock, Arkansas
Donna Langston is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a Substance Abuse Professional and a retired flight attendant from United Airlines. She has been in the EAP field since 1992. Ms. Langston served as the Master Executive EAP Chair for the Association of Flight Attendants from 1995-2002. She coordinated and advanced peer based EAP and CISM services for 26,000 United flight attendants at 20 councils worldwide including in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Aviation Day: Critical Airline Industry Stress
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Prevention Services Program Manager
Centerstone
Erin, Tennessee
Camille Lashlee has received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Murray State University and a Masters Degree in Human Services Administration from Norwich University. Camille has worked for Centerstone in Prevention Services since 1993 and currently serves as the Prevention Program Manager. Camille serves as Chairman of the Houston County Board of Education and serves on the Foster Care Review Board, Health Council, TN Dept. of Health-Prevention Advisory Council, & the TN Legislative Network Board of Directors.
The Aftermath of the Dover, Tennessee School Bus Driver Shooting
Afternoon Workshop “C5”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Professor of Psychology
Loyola College in Maryland
Cockeysville, Maryland
Dr. Jeffrey M. Lating earned his PhD from the University of Georgia, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was the Chief Psychologist and Director of Clinical Training (DCT) at the Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and is currently a Professor and DCT at Loyola College in Maryland. Dr. Lating has co-edited and co-authored three books in the areas of stress and posttraumatic stress. In 1999, he became inaugural Managing Editor of the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health.
New Directions in Early Intervention Research, Moderator
Afternoon Workshop “B7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
The Impact of Different Symptoms in the Course of Posttraumatic Psychological Distress
Plenary Session “SU6”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 11:50am – 12:30pm
Retired Firefighter
Cambridge Fire Department
Medford, Massachusetts
Spike Lawless was a Firefighter for 32 years. He was a Vice President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Mass for 13 years & developed the first state wide Member Assistance Program. Spike was CISM Coordinator at the Worcester Cold Storage Fire. In 2001 he worked at Ground Zero. In 2005 he served in Louisiana after Katrina & helped establish a Regional Counseling Service. He was on an IAFF Team doing needs assessments in Louisiana in 2006. Spike is a member of the MetroBoston CISM Team & assists the PFFM & IAFF.
CISM…Outside of the Box: Firefighter Support on the Gulf Coast
Afternoon Workshop “A2”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
North Carolina State CISM Coordinator
North Carolina Critical Incident Stress Management
Wilson, North Carolina
Cheryl M. Leonard is the Chairman of the North Carolina Critical Incident Stress Management Advisory Council as well as the State Critical Incident Stress Management Coordinator. She is an EMT and an active member of the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team (North Carolina Division of Emergency Management) since 1983. She has coordinated and instructed numerous “Group Crisis Intervention” programs throughout North Carolina as an ICISF instructor.
After Katrina: How Mississippi's S.O.S. was Answered
Afternoon Workshop “D2”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Safety Engineer, NC Department Of Transportation
North Carolina Critical Incident Stress Management
Wilson, North Carolina
Debroah L. Leonard is employed as a Safety Engineer with the NC Department of Transportation. Her areas of expertise include crash reconstruction and hazardous material spill response. In addition, she is certified as a North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer with over 20 years experience in law enforcement. She is an active member of the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team (North Carolina Division of Emergency Management) and the Central Carolina Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
After Katrina: How Mississippi's S.O.S. was Answered
Afternoon Workshop “D2”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Safety Manager
German Air Traffic Control Services DFS
Langen, Germany
Jörg Leonhardt holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. He is a family therapist, ICISF approved instructor, and is currently working as human factors expert in the Safety Management Division of the German air navigation service provider (ANSP) Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS). He developed the DFS CISM program and conducted peer trainings for several ANSPs throughout Europe.
Assessing the Return on Investment of a CISM Program
Afternoon Workshop “C9”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
CISM to Go
Afternoon Workshop “D6”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Operations Manager
Partners Healthcare System, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Allison C. Lilly is the Operations Manager at Partners Employee Assistance Program. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Employee Assistance Program provider. As part of her role, she coordinates the critical incident requests for Partners EAP, which covers 50,000 employees. She has provided hundreds of assessments and workgroup interventions over the 9 years she's worked at Partners EAP.
Assessment is Key: Responding to Critical Incidents in the Workplace
Afternoon Workshop “A7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
School Social Worker
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sidney serves as a school social worker and mental health professional on the Grant Wood Area Education Agency CISM team. She has responded to numerous requests for assistance from coordinating team activities to leading debriefings and providing individual assistance for staff and students. Sid is a co-founder of the GWAEA CISM Team and is an ICISF approved instructor.
Creating and Maintaining a Multi School Based CISM Team from the Ground Up:
'How To' Ideas
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “E”, Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Coordinator CCISM Program
Providence Health Care
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Linda MacNutt is a Social Work Practioner currently coordinating the Providence Health Care Cumulative & Critical Incident Stress Management. Her work is designed to address primary and secondary traumatic incidents and cumualtive stess in Acute and Residential health care. Current research addresses the issue of sustaining Health Care Staff during Pandemic Influenza. She is a member of ICISF and NOVA.
Evolution of CISM to CCISM: A Hospital Based Program
Poster 5, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Pandemic Influenza: Challenges for First Responders, Health Care Staff & Community
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FJ”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Mental Health Professional
Regional EMS Council of New York City Critical Incident Response Team
Franklin Square, New York
Jason Maffia holds a Masters Degree in Psychology as well as the designation of Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Diplomat, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Mr. Maffia is also Board Certified in Emergency Crisis Response and Certified in Acute Traumatic Stress Management. Jason is currently a volunteer member, mental health professional and team coordinator with the New York City REMSCO Critical Incident Response Team, as well as a mental health professional with the Nassau County CISM Team.
The Effectiveness of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing in the Reduction of PTSD
Poster 8, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Psychiatrist
United Christian Hospital
Hong Kong
Dr. Ivan W.C. Mak is a psychiatrist working in the United Christian Hospital in Hong Kong. He obtained the membership of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is responsible for general adult psychiatric services and managing the psychiatric problems of SARS survivors in the integrated post-SARS clinic.
Long Term Psychiatric Morbidity among SARS Survivors in Hong Kong
Afternoon Workshop “C4”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Mental Health
Nova Southeastern University
Denver, Colorado
Abigail S. Malcolm, PsyD is a recent graduate of Nova Southeastern Center for Psychological Studies and current Adjunct Faculty at NSU Criminal Justice Program. While currently pursuing licensure in Delaware, she continues to focus her research on trauma, assessment of stress, and clinical applications of crisis intervention.
Law Enforcement Officer Stress Survey (LEOSS): The Research and the Reality
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SL”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Director, Counseling and Training Centers
Denver Seminary
Littleton, Colorado
Rev., Dr. Jan McCormack, BCC, serves as the Director of Chaplaincy/Counseling Training Centers & Assistant Professor of Chaplaincy/Pastoral Counseling at Denver Seminary, CO. An ABCUSA minister and retired USAF chaplain, she has written and presented widely on the topics of chaplaincy, counseling, crisis/trauma and Grief Counseling as well as been consultant/trainer for the military, BGTC & an ICISF approved instructor. She co-authored, The Work of the Chaplain and developed a technique of “Counter-terrorism Ministry” for the USA chaplaincy.
The Role of Religion & Spirituality in Crises & Disasters: Appropriate Interventions
Afternoon Workshop “C2”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
DMH, Manager
American Red Cross
Kenmore, New York
Margaret (Peggy) McGee-Smith is a licensed RN with 35 years experience in psychiatric nursing with over ten years as a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Program. She has served on multiple national and international disasters. During the past year, she has served as the Volunteer Partner to Dr. Susan Hamilton, DMH Senior Associate at Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, DC, and has been involved in developing new DMH membership criteria and expanding behavioral health partnerships.
Interagency Communication & Collaboration during Disasters
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FM”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
President
Crisis Preparation and Recovery, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tom McSherry, MC has over 23 years of experience in emergency disaster services. He has been involved in managing response and recovery efforts to disasters such as: earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildland fires, air and train crashes, the Columbine High School shootings, and the September 11th disaster. He is an adjunct instructor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and an ICISF approved instructor of nine CISM courses. He holds a Masters of Counseling degree and is a trained mediator.
'Best Training Practices' for the CISM Instructor
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “J”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Consultant
Emergency Management Consultants
Salisbury Mills, New York
Douglas J. Mitchell, MPA, Lt. (Ret.) FDNY - is a member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s faculty, serves as a representative to the United Nations for ICISF, and serves as the On-scene Disaster Coordinator for ICISF providing consultation, advice, interventions, and training during and after major disasters. He has developed the “When Disaster Strikes: Linking Emergency Management with Disaster Management” and “Domestic Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A CISM Perspective” courses.
Mississippi Mission: ICISF's Response to Hurricane Katrina
Afternoon Workshop “C8”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
President Emeritus
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Ellicott City, Maryland
Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, is Clinical Professor of Emergency Health Services, University of Maryland, and President Emeritus of ICISF. A former firefighter/paramedic, he developed a comprehensive, systematic, integrated and multi-component crisis intervention program (CISM.) Author of 250 articles and 10 books on stress and crisis, he is also a reviewer for JAMA and the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health. The United Nations has appointed him to the UN Department of Safety and Security Working Group on Stress.
Strategic Response to Crisis
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “K”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
A Lunchtime Conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “FB”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Strategic Approach to Crisis Intervention
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “SD”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 12:45pm – 2:00pm
CISM to Go
Afternoon Workshop “D6”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Chart a Course for Progress
Plenary Session “SU7”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Coordinator, Trooper Assistance Program
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Lt. Morris has been with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for 22 years. He has completed numerous CISM and traumatology courses, including “Group Crisis Intervention,” “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” and “Advanced Group Crisis Intervention.” Since helping to create the Trooper Assistance Program for the OK Highway Patrol in 1999, Lt. Morris has provided CISM services to numerous officers and agencies across the state of Oklahoma, as well as CISM services following the Oklahoma City Bombing and the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks in the NY/NJ area.
EMDR & Peer Support: What You Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask
Afternoon Workshop “A3”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Crisis & Respite Services Clinical Program Manager
Centerstone
Clarksville, Tennessee
Kristin is responsible for Mobile Crisis Services for Centerstone’s North Middle Tennessee area. Kristin graduated with a BSW from The University of Texas at El Paso. She went on to receive her Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kristin is a LCSW with 8 years of experience in mental health services. Her professional experience has included both clinical and management responsibilities. Kristin’s clinical experience has covered clinical assessments & therapy, and CIS debriefings.
The Aftermath of the Dover, Tennessee School Bus Driver Shooting
Afternoon Workshop “C5”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Consultant and Trainer
Private Practice
Royal Oaks, California
Diane Myers is a licensed Psychiatric Nurse in private practice, with advanced certification as a specialist in traumatic stress. She has twenty-five years experience with disaster and trauma, and has provided mental health services in over 36 major disasters and terrorist events. Diane is a consultant and trainer for federal, state, local, and nonprofit agencies, fire, police, EMS, the military, schools, healthcare, and private industry. She has written over 50 publications on trauma, disaster and terrorism.
Intro to Disaster Mental Health & CISM: Comprehensive & Integrated Services
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “L”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
National Chairman, CIRP
Air Line Pilots Assn, Intl.
Orlando, Florida
Rob Neighbour serves as National Chair of the CIR team for ALPA International. His flying career started in the USAF, where he rose to Aircraft Commander in the KC-135Q, as well as Safety Officer for his squadron. Rob flew for WestAir, USAirways, Mesa, and has taught at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, before landing at Federal Express, where he is flying the 727 out of Memphis. Rob has been involved with CIRP since 1995 when the USAirways team was formed. He has captained the KC135, 737, and CRJ.
Aviation Day: Critical Airline Industry Stress
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Psychologist
The Workplace Trauma Center
Owings Mills, Maryland
Dr. Ottenstein is CEO of The Workplace Trauma Center, a licensed Psychologist, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional and a Certified Trauma Specialist. He has responded to hundreds of workplace critical incidents and created the Workplace Trauma Center Corporate Quick Response Team which responds to complicated corporate crisis situations. He is a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Team, the Carroll County, Maryland Fire Department CISM team and the ICISF faculty.
Coping with Prolonged Distress: A Group Protocol for Building Resilience
Afternoon Workshop “C3”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Chaplain
FBI
Bellville, Texas
Rev. Naomi Paget, DMin, BCC is a certified crisis interventionist and FBI Chaplain. Author of Disaster Relief Chaplaincy and Work of the Chaplain, Dr. Paget is a member of the ARC Spiritual Care Response team, Adjunct Professor at Denver Seminary and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a disaster relief chaplain trainer and curriculum writer for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Private practice includes CISM intervention and consultation with crisis intervention organizations and the faith-based community.
Preparing Local Clergy for Disaster Response
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “I”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Psychologist
Intermountain Health Care
Sandy, Utah
Angie Panos, PhD, is the Coordinator and Clinical Director of the Intermountain Healthcare CISM Team. She is an ICISF approved instructor and researcher in the field of traumatic stress. She has provided crisis consultation to over 100 corporations and organizations.
Promoting Resiliency in the Workplace: What Makes a Difference?
Poster 9, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Training CISM Team Members in Ethical Behavior & Appropriate Boundaries
Afternoon Workshop “D1”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Faculty
Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness
Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Cindy L. Parker is on the faculty at the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness. In her position for the Center, Dr. Parker focuses on crisis communication during a disaster, developing curriculum, and providing training for the public health workforce in disaster preparedness. Her research interests include disaster mental health, public health disaster preparedness, risk communication, and the relationship between global climate change and disasters. She is board certified in Preventive Medicine.
Psychological First Aid: A Competency-Based Workshop
One day Pre-Congress Workshop “H”, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Psychological First Aid: Making It Work
Plenary Session “SA2”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 8:40am – 9:20am
Assistant Professor
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
Debra Pender, PhD, LCPC, NCC serves as both the Clinical Director of the Southern IL CISM team, and as a leader for the IL Network of CISM teams for 17 years. Deb is an approved instructor for ICISF and recently completed an international study on the effectiveness of CISD group process variables. Dr. Pender received recognition as an “Emerging Leader in Group Work” given by the Association for Specialists in Group Work. She co-chairs the ASGW Ethics committee. Deb is an Assistant Professor at Northern Illinois University.
New Directions in Early Intervention Research
Afternoon Workshop “B7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Firefighter/Paramedic
Johnston City Fire Dept.
Johnston City, Illinois
Dan Pender, EMTP/Firefighter, is the Peer Coordinator for the Southern IL CISM team. Dan is certified as an Illinois EMS lead instructor as well as a Fire Instructor I. He also serves on the IL Network of CISM teams. Dan has served as trainer for many rural fire and EMS departments and teaches First Aid and Safety courses for school children through the Save-A-Life Foundation.
New Directions in Early Intervention Research
Afternoon Workshop “B7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Psychologist, Adjunct Clinical Professor
Doctoral Psychology Program, Long Island University
Northport, New York
Dr. Phillips is a licensed psychologist and diplomat in group psychology. She is Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Doctoral Program, LIU and consultant for the Counseling Unit FDNY. Dr. Phillips has presented, published, and provided direct service in areas of trauma and disaster mental health. Based upon the response to 9/11, she recently co-edited the book, Public Mental Health Service Delivery Protocols: Group Interventions for Disaster Preparedness and Response. New York: AGPA (In press).
The Use of Psychological First Aid (PFA) & Group Psychological First Aid (Group PFA)
Afternoon Workshop “D8”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Social Worker
Grassroots Crisis Center, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
Dwight is the Paramedic Program Director at the University of Maryland (UMBC) and is a Crisis Counselor on the Mobile Crisis Team for the Grassroots Crisis Center in Howard County, Maryland. He is a licensed social worker and a nationally recognized speaker on the assessment and care of prehospital mental health clients.
Mobile Crisis Teams (MCTs) & the Role of CISM
Afternoon Workshop “A10”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
CEO
Kantu Consultants LLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dennis Potter helped to form one of the first community based Crisis Response Teams in Michigan, is one of the founding members of the Mid-West Michigan CISM Team and the Michigan Crisis Response Association. Dennis is recognized as a Diplomate by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Dennis is also a co-author of the book Practical Concepts and Training Exercises For Crisis Response Teams with Paul LaBerteaux and Jim Stevens.
Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “M”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Associate Professor
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
Karen K. Prichard, PhD, is Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work, a member of the American Counseling Association Governing Council, a clinical member of the Southern IL CISM team, and an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Prichard has over 20 years experience in counselor education with specialties in group work, ethical and counselor preparation. She is a member of a research team examining the effectiveness of CISD work through the study of group process variables.
New Directions in Early Intervention Research
Afternoon Workshop “B7”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Consultant
HealthNet and Westover Consultants
Tustin, California
Falu Rami, SAP, MA, LMFT, has been a therapist since 1999. She is an EAP Advisor and is in private practice. She was a mental health specialist through the Katrina Assistance Project, with Westover, contracted with SAMHSA, and provided crisis counseling services to victims. She was also a Military and Family Life Consultant through Health Net Federal Services and provided short term services to soldiers and families. Ms. Rami graduated from the University of San Francisco, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology.
'Who's in charge anyway?' How to Avoid Crises through Organization & Communication
Afternoon Workshop “D5”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Firefighter/Paramedic
AMR EMS Service
Saucier, Mississippi
Carlos is a Regional CISM Director for the coastal region for the State of Mississippi. A former police officer, Carlos currently works as a firefighter/paramedic as well as the Coordinator of the Gulf Coast Search and Rescue Team for over 20 years. An excellent instructor in many areas and dedicated peer, Carlos works tirelessly within the CISM program to make it work. Carlos brings a wealth of experience, a keen sense of intuition, and years of CISM interventions as a natural leader.
Are You REALLY Prepared? Lessons Learned During the Response to Katrina in Mississippi
Plenary Session “SA1”, Saturday, February 17, 2007, 8:00am – 8:40am
Adjunct Lecturer
Winthrop University
Huntersville, North Carolina
Melissa A. Reeves, PhD, is a school psychologist and adjunct faculty member. She has consulted with and trained various school districts in the areas of crisis prevention/intervention and has conducted over 40 invited or refereed presentations. She was a founding member of the Colorado Society of School Psychologists State-Wide Crisis Response Team where she responded to various local crises, including student and faculty deaths and Columbine. She is a co-chair of NASP’s Crisis Prevention and Intervention Workgroup.
Crisis Intervention & Recovery: The Roles of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
Two day Pre-Congress Workshop “Q”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 14 & 15, 2007,
8:00am – 5:00pm
Principal Behavioural Psychotherapist
Traumatic Stress Service, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Stephen Regel is Director of the Centre for Trauma Studies/Traumatic Stress Service, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, the largest mental health service in the UK. He is an ICISF approved instructor, visiting therapist at the family Trauma Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland and consultant to the International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Reference Centre for Psycho-social Support. He has been delivering a unique 5 day CISM training to the emergency and the other services throughout the UK since 1995.
Current Use & Status of CISM in Emergency & Other Services in the U.K.
Afternoon Workshop “B5”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Internal Auditor
Agere Systems, Inc.
Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Donna Reinert is a volunteer providing support in a traditional pet therapy environment in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has volunteered in a hospice grief support capacity, with a canine SAR team, is an EMS First Responder, and is an active member of the Eastern PA EMS CISM team, ICISF, ATSS, and the American Red Cross. She is currently working toward certification as an ATSS Certified Trauma Responder, and toward the recognition of standard protocols for training and deploying canines for animal assisted crisis response.
Canine Assisted Intervention
Poster 4, Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2007
Colonel
Office of the Army Surgeon General, U.S. Army
Falls Church, Virginia
COL Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD, MPH, is currently the psychiatry consultant to the US Army Surgeon General. She trained at Harvard, George Washington, Walter Reed, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Her assignments have taken her to Korea, Somalia, Iraq, Israel, and Vietnam. An internationally recognized expert, she brings a unique public health approach to the management of disaster and combat mental health issues and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Psychological Surveillance: A Missing Element in Effective Disaster Mental Health Response
Plenary Session “FR2”, Friday, February 16, 2007, 9:10am – 9:50am
Professor of Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
Kendall Park, New Jersey
Dr. Roberts is a Professor of Criminal Justice and Social Work, Rutgers University. He has over 200 publications to his credit including 32 books.
Evidence-Based Studies on Suicide Lethality Assessment & Treatment: Avoid Costly Lawsuits
Plenary Session “SU4”, Sunday, February 18, 2007, 10:30am – 11:10am
Professor
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sheila Roth is a professor of social work at Carlow University. She has been a clinical social worker for 22 years and the majority of her work experience has focused on crisis intervention and medical social work. She has served as Program Counselor for the Center for Emergency