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Department of Psychiatry

2021 ACT & IPS Annual Conference

Photo: Pablo Heimplatz

HOPE & RESILIENCE

WORKING THROUGH A PANDEMIC

January 13 – 15, 2021

Thursday, Jan. 14th

Focus: ACT & IPS

9AM – 4PM

Time Topic/Title Presenter Link
9AM – 9:30AM Welcome and Introductions ACT/IPS Trainers See PDF
9:30AM – 10:15AM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Leadership and Organizational Change Nate Thomas, Ph.D.
10:15AM – 10:30AM BREAK
10:30AM – 11:45AM Work and the Dignity of Risk Patricia Deegan, Ph.D.
11:45AM – 12PM Explanation of Afternoon Breakout Sessions ACT/IPS Trainers
12PM – 1PM LUNCH BREAK

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

1PM – 1:40PM The Status of TCLI and Hope for the Future Marti Knisley
The First Episode Psychosis Pilot: An Exciting Service Taking Off in NC Jimmy Treires
Training and Supporting Peer Support Staff Across ACT and IPS Lyn Legere
1:45PM– 2:30PM Reintegration: Mental Health Recovery and Probation Gary Cuddeback, Ph.D.
Stabilization through participation: Facilitating participation in meaningful activities with technology during COVID-19 Antoine Bailliard, Ph.D.
Stress First Aid Mary Beth Prieur, PhD
2:30PM–2:45PM BREAK
2:45PM – 3:15PM How it Started. How It’s Going. Lorna Moser, Ph.D.
3:15PM – 3:30PM Closing Remarks ACT/IPS Trainers

Thursday, Jan. 14th

Focus: ACT & IPS

9AM – 4PM

Time Topic/Title Presenter Link
9AM – 9:30AM Welcome and Introductions ACT/IPS Trainers See PDF
9:30AM – 10:15AM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Leadership and Organizational Change Nate Thomas, Ph.D.
10:15AM – 10:30AM BREAK
10:30AM – 11:45AM Work and the Dignity of Risk Patricia Deegan, Ph.D.
11:45AM – 12PM Explanation of Afternoon Breakout Sessions ACT/IPS Trainers
12PM – 1PM LUNCH BREAK

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

1PM – 1:40PM The Status of TCLI and Hope for the Future Marti Knisley
The First Episode Psychosis Pilot: An Exciting Service Taking Off in NC Jimmy Treires
Training and Supporting Peer Support Staff Across ACT and IPS Lyn Legere
1:45PM– 2:30PM Reintegration: Mental Health Recovery and Probation Gary Cuddeback, Ph.D.
Stabilization through participation: Facilitating participation in meaningful activities with technology during COVID-19 Antoine Bailliard, Ph.D.
Stress First Aid Mary Beth Prieur, PhD
2:30PM–2:45PM BREAK
2:45PM – 3:15PM How it Started. How It’s Going. Lorna Moser, Ph.D.
3:15PM – 3:30PM Closing Remarks ACT/IPS Trainers

Friday, Jan. 15th

Focus: ACT (All are welcome.)

Time: 9AM – 4PM

Time Topic/Title Presenter Link
9AM – 9:30AM Welcome, Introductions ACT Trainers See PDF
9:30AM – 10:30AM Intentional Peer Support: Reclaiming the Intent Cherene Allen-Caraco
10:30AM – 10:45AM Break
10:45AM – 11:30AM Applying Genetic Discoveries in Schizophrenia to Clinical Care: Are we there yet? Dr. Rose Mary Xavier
11:30AM – 12PM Join Us for a Tour of Relevant Online ACT Resources Lorna Moser and Stephen Betuker
12PM – 12:30PM 21 Cross Training Ideas Chris Fournier and Stacy Smith
12:30PM-12:45PM Closing Remarks Lorna Moser, Ph.D.

IPS AWARDS

Recovery Champions: Magen, Robert, & Joseph

Move Creative COVID-19 Intervention: Emmanuel and Marcilla Smith with Monarch Wake

Most Valuable VR Counselor: Mahogany Graham (High Point office)

Most Valuable Community Partner: CouncilmanBrian Jackson (City of Jacksonville)

Most Valuable Clinician: Shana Midgette with Positive Life Changes

Most Valuable Agency: Physician Alliance Mental Health

Most Valuable Employer: People of Potential, Dawn McCullen (owner)

Program Assistants of the Year: Kelly Shelby and Wendy Larosa with PAMH

Employment Specialists of the Year: Terry Shiver (with ESUCP Wilmington) and Damion Gibson (with ESUCP Greenville)

Employment Peer Mentor of the Year: Anna Felts with PQA

Team Lead of the Year: Robert Hudson with PAMH