Monday, July 27th
Transformational leadership is a theory of leadership where a leader works with teams to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group (ex, a coalition). Transformational leaders typically perform four distinct behaviors, also known as the four I’s. These behaviors are inspirational motivation, idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration. This presentation is a practical application of the theory and tools of Transformational Leadership to prevention science and the capacity development of prevention leaders.
Tuesday, July 28th
Along with increased legalization of recreational marijuana use by 10 states, there has been a resurgence interest in past and new psychoactive substances for both mental health treatment as well as for abuse purposes. Kratom, Kava Kava, Salvia, psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, LSD, ibogaine, DMT, Khat, ayahuasca/damiana/cohoba/ yopo), ibogaine and many other phytochemicals, psychostimulants and designer drugs have recently experienced a research revival and a reinterest in use for abuse purposes. Despite their mystique and although these may have very diverse pharmacology and effects on users, all can be generally viewed as being CNS stimulants, depressants or psychedelics: Uppers, Downers, All Arounders. This presentation will explore these developments as well as the new forms of phyto and synthetic cannabis (Spice, K2) being abused and then provide an update on what is known about their pharmacology and toxicology.
Wednesday, July 29th
A yoga model for recovery uses the yogic philosophy to address spirit, asana/bodywork, breathwork, and mindfulness to address the traumas that live within the body, and the cognitive approach of 12 step programs to address the mind. You will discover why the yoga model of recovery can be a more holistic and sustainable model for those who may have used 12 step programs to maintain sobriety, only to shift dependence to other substances (food) or behaviors (codependence). Yogic philosophy can help provide grounding and purpose during the recovery process. This presentation will demonstrate why movement and meditation are necessary to success in helping people reconnect with their body and feel less disconnected from the world.
Thursday, July 30th
Shame is a corrosive state of being that sends the message “I am not good enough, I am not worthy and I don’t belong.” Shame is different from guilt in that the latter is anchored in what we do and the former is tied to who we see ourselves to be. As seen through the lens of the biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual, experiential model of addiction, shame is the affective energy that ignites the biology of the disease. Specific attention will be given to issues of limbic resonance and the potential clinical pitfalls that can damage the therapeutic relationship which is essential to supporting the recovery of patients with substance use disorders. Recovery must harness the energy of connection to combat the toxicity of shame in the lives of the addicted. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other self-help programs challenge shame messages and they will be examined in this presentation as a form of “shame resilience.”
Friday, July 31st
The prevention of substance use disorders is of great importance to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve. This presentation will explore the history of prevention strategies, the lessons learned and review the latest developments in prevention science.
