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February 14-15, 2008
Featuring:
Thomas D. Robbins, Ph.D.
Family Therapy and Teens
Purpose of the Conference:
• Provide an opportunity to network with other therapy professionals
• Showcase effective treatment interventions, modalities, programs, and resources
• Impact effectiveness of Marriage and Family Therapy in Mississippi
• Provide awareness regarding legislative agenda related to MFT in Mississippi
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
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| 7:15 – 8:00 |
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Registration |
| 8:00 – 8:30 |
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Welcome and Opening Plenary Session |
| 8:45 – 10:45 |
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Ethics 101: The Intersection of Ethics and
Legal Risk Management or...
Addressing Ethical and Legal Issues
Without the Usual Guilt and Boredom |
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
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Break |
| 11:00 – 1:00 |
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Continuation of Ethics 101 |
| 1:00 – 2:00 |
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Lunch (On your own) |
| 2:00 – 3:30 |
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Concurrent Workshops:
#201: Death, Dying and Grief: The Counselor's Path
#202: Pitfalls to Avoid in Private Practice and Other Self-Employment Related Jobs
#203: Using Structural Therapy with Families |
| 3:30 – 3:45 |
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Break |
| 3:45 – 5:15 |
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Continuation of Concurrent Workshops:
#201: Death, Dying and Grief: The Counselor's Path
#202: Pitfalls to Avoid in Private Practice and Other Self-Employment Related Jobs
#203: Using Structural Therapy with Families |
| 5:30 – 6:00 |
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Student and Associate Member Meeting |
| 5:30 – 6:00 |
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Clinical Member Meeting |
Friday, February 15, 2007
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| 7:00 – 8:15 |
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MAMFT Board Meeting Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 10:00 |
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Keynote Address: Family Therapy and Teens |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
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Break |
| 10:15 – 12:00 |
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Keynote Address |
| 12:00 – 1:30 |
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MAMFT Annual Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon |
| 1:30 – 3:00 |
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Keynote Address |
| 3:00 – 3:15 |
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Break |
| 3:15 – 4:30 |
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Keynote Address |
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Ethics 101: The Intersection of Ethics and Legal Risk Management or…Addressing Ethical and Legal Issues Without the Usual Guilt |
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Objectives: Participants in this workshop
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1. Participants will be able to outline what constitutes acceptable
standard of care for clinical practice.
2. Participants will be aware of guidelines for developing
effective informed consents.
3. Participants will learn about the key information necessary for
informative case notes.
4. Participants will learn about ethical and legal concerns with
child abuse reporting and treatment of suicidal clients. |
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Dr. Scott Ketring, Ph.D |
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Dr. Ketring is an Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Auburn University, where he has received several university teaching awards. He has been an invited speaker nationally and internationally. His most recent international presentation was on child abuse, neglect, and spousal abuse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was one of five invited presenters by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development for the Malaysian Government. Professionally, he also received frequent requests to present on the topic of Ethics within the state of Alabama and the Southeast. Dr. Ketring speaks fluent Spanish and works with migrant workers, helping to coordinate community social services, aid families in need, and teaches English. Scott Ketring is an avid hiker, being raised at the Grand Canyon. He has been married for 16 years and has four boys whose ages range from 4 to 14 years.
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Dr. Tom Smith, PhD. |
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Dr. Smith is the Director of the COAMFTE Accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Auburn University and a faculty member there since 1985. He is an AAMFT Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor. He is currently the President of the Alabama Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He has taught or co-taught the Professional Issues and Ethics course in the Auburn MFT program for many years. Dr. Smith has presented over 30 refereed and 20 invited papers, workshops, etc on a wide variety of clinical topics over the years.
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#201 Death, Dying and Grief : The Counselor’s Path |
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A workshop intended to discuss therapeutic and contemplative wisdom tradition perspectives of death, dying, and grief. The participant will learn how to help clients and families cope with loss, the importance for clients’ and families’ stories, and care and healing for the therapist who works with clients and families coping with these issues. |
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Dean Worsham, LMFT, LPC |
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Dean serves as a staff counselor at the University of Mississippi Counseling Center and is a member on the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapists. He also leads the “Just One Breath” meditation group conducted at the University of Mississippi Counseling Center.
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#202 Pitfalls to Avoid in Private Practice and
Other Self-Employment Related Jobs |
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Participants in this workshop will explore how personal finances and decisions impact effectiveness as a therapist and clinician in the areas of physical health, wealth, practice, and family life. There will be an evaluation of various tools or methods for improving the business side of private practice such as budget planning, basic self-employment taxes, marketing, referral building, and using financial software. Common barriers to a clinician’s success in private practice will also be discussed, such as fees, lifestyle, work ethic, personality, and building value. |
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Scotty Rogers, LMFT |
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Scotty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is a graduate of Mississippi College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Health. He received his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary. He also has certifications in life and health insurance, PREPARE-ENRICH, Dave Ramsay Financial Counseling and Youth Ministry. Since 2003, Scotty has worked in private practice counseling, bi-vocational youth ministry, small business operations management, and church consulting work with small group community building and leader training. Scotty resides in Clinton, MS with his wife, Amy and three children, Caleb, Collin and Claire. He enjoys running and has completed three marathons since 2004. Other hobbies include deer hunting and reading.
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#203 Using Structural Therapy with Families |
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This presentation will provide participants with an overview of Structural Therapy core concepts and introduce a variety of approaches and techniques for applying those concepts when dealing with family problems. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss these methods as well as create structural maps and develop interventions on current and/or example cases. |
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Harper Gaushell, Ed.D. |
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Dr. Gaushell currently servers as Professor and AAMFT Approved Supervisor for the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Louisiana in Monroe, Louisiana. He holds doctorate degrees in Counseling and in Counseling and Guidance and a Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology. Dr. Gaushell has presented nationally on topics including therapist burnout, structural therapy techniques, using humor in therapy, and spirituality in the therapy context. Dr. Gaushell has served as President of Northeast Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Co-Founder of the ULM Marriage and Family Therapy M.A. degree program.
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Family Therapy and Teens |
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Family Therapists have a unique role in caring for adolescents. This is particularly important as parents and other adult caregivers attempt to raise and care for current-day teenagers in a world unfamiliar to their caregivers. This presentation will describe the current life experience of teens, the challenge of parenting today’s teens and the essential role of Family Therapists to guide modern day living. |
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Thomas D. Robbins, Ph.D. |
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Dr. Tom Robbins is Director of Counseling and Safe and Drug- Free Schools for the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky. He serves as adjunct faculty in the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. He earned his doctorate in marriage and family therapy at Florida State University and is an Approved Supervisor and Clinical Member of AAMFT. He presents to parents and school faculties at church events and state conventions and has a weekly radio forum where he promotes the work of family therapists.
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LOCATION:
Lake Terrace Convention Center
Hattiesburg, MS
The conference will be held at Lake Terrace Convention Center, located at
1 Convention Center Plaza, Hattiesburg. This is located directly off of Highway 49. The Lake Terrace Convention Center telephone number is (601) 268-3220.
LODGING:
Two area hotels are holding blocks of rooms for conference attendees. Please ask for “MAMFT” rates when making reservations.
Holiday Inn – (601) 296-0302 – rates are $99.00
10 Gateway Drive
Inn on the Hill – (601) 599-2001 – rates are $72.00
6595 Hwy. 49
A room block is being held until January 13, 2008. After this date, rooms will be reserved on a space-available basis.
REGISTRATION:
Registrations will be accepted by fax, mail or online. Registration fees may be paid by check, Visa or Mastercard, or by money order. Faxed registrations must include a credit card payment in order to be processed. A faxed registration that does not include payment will not be processed. An email confirmation will be provided upon receipt of registration, and written receipts for payment will be available at the conference registration table. A printable 2008 Registration Form may be downloaded here.
CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS:
Full refunds of conference fees, less a $15 processing fee, will be granted if request for cancellation is made prior to January 18, 2008. After that date, no refunds will be given. However, substitutions are encouraged and are permitted. To authorize a substitution, notify MAMFT Executive Director, Denease Bishop, at (601) 278-6790 or by email at deneasebishop@comcast.net prior to the conference date.
CONFERENCE ESSENTIALS:
Since the conference is held in February and the temperature in meeting rooms tends to vary, it is recommended that participants dress in layers. Please remember to bring note-taking materials and a writing instrument.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
The conference has been approved for 13 hours of CEU credit by the Mississippi Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The conference has also been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and by the National Association of Social Workers, Mississippi Chapter.
Certificates of Attendance will be available for participants at the close of the conference. Certificates may be emailed following the conference if needed, but there will be a $3.00 handling fee for certificates that must be mailed to participants.
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