Agenda for the
Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists
15th International Conference
Eastland Park Hotel ~ Portland, Maine (Room Rate $99.00 +tax)
April 3 - 6, 2008
General Information
The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS) is a non-profit multi-disciplinary international organization founded in 1987 to provide professional education and international board certification and recognition to those actively involved in services, response and treatment to individuals affected by traumatic stress. Our conferences offer a dynamic learning experience by experts actively engaged in their fields. Our focus is on realistic, practical information you can apply on the job. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with, respond to, manage, and treat individual victims, groups of victims, survivors and witnesses experiencing traumatic stress and longer-term traumatic reactions events such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, war, conflicts, acts of violence and victimization.
Conference Tracks
1. Preparation ~ Certification, Basics, Energy Therapies, etc.
2. Crisis Intervention & Beyond ~ Response, Therapy, Counseling, Aftercare, Acute Care, etc.
3. Self-care ~ Mental, Physical, Spiritual, etc.
Continuing Education
This conference is offering Continuing Education credit for professional organizations.
Stress Reactions
Workshops which may induce stress reactions will be identified as such on the final agenda with a RED S.
Full Conference Agenda
Thursday, April 3 ~ 5p – 10p
5:00p – 7:00p Conference Registration
7:00p – 10:00p President’s Reception – Complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres
Friday, April 4 ~ 7a – 8p
7 :00a to 8:00a ~ Breakfast for the Brain
Meet with presenters and others over breakfast while you learn and share!
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Session A |
Session B |
Session C |
Session D |
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Understanding ATSS Certification |
Conquering the Hidden Trauma: The Effectiveness of Critical Incidence Stress Management |
Human Potential, What Is It & How Do We Reach It? |
Do I Want to Be a Sponsor? Sure You Do! |
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Diane Travers, LCSW, CTS & Barbara Maurer, MA, LPC, CTS |
Jason Maffia, BCETS & Anthony Maffia, LCSW-R |
Marian Volkman, CMF, CTS |
Jo Halligan, CTS, CTSS |
8a – 9a Conference Registration
8:00a – 8:30a Complimentary Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 Welcome & Keynote Speaker
David Feinstein, PhD
The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Growth
10:00 – 10:15 Morning Break
10:15 – 11:45 ~ 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A |
Session B |
Session C (S) |
Session D |
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Effective Early Response: Fundamental Skills for Containment of Traumatic Reactions |
Mental Health Professionals on Serial/Spree Task Forces |
Teaching Trauma Ethics to the Refugee Mental Health Workers |
Supporting Families of Missing Children: Intervention Modality & Program Development |
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Jane Shea, PhD Eileen & Long-Farias, LCP |
Chuck Wright, LMFT, LMHC, CTS |
Elena Cherepanov, PhD, CTS |
Duane T. Bowers, LPC & Abby Potash |
12:00 – 1:30 Membership Luncheon (Part of full registration fee)
1:45 – 3:15 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B |
Session C |
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Part I: The Damaging Consequences of Trauma: Findings May Alter Mental Illness Definitions & Causation Factors |
Part I: Tapping Therapy: Clinical Considerations & Practice (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
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Ethics in Traumatic Stress Work: Balancing Standards of Care with Cultural Awareness |
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Jo Halligan, CTS, CTS & Mike Halligan, LPC |
David Feinstein, PhD |
Robert Bray, PhD, CTS |
3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break
3:30 – 5:00 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B |
Session C (S) |
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Part II: The Damaging Consequences of Trauma: Findings May Alter Mental Definitions Illness & Causation Factors |
Part II: Tapping Therapy: Clinical Considerations & Practice (Intermediate/Advanced Level) |
The Trauma of Law Enforcement Death |
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Jo Halligan, CTS, CTS & Mike Halligan, LPC |
David Feinstein, PhD |
Deb Noyes, C.O.P.S. |
6:30p – 7:00p Complimentary Evening Refreshments
7:00p – 8:00p 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B |
Session C |
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“Tarmacked” & Other Traumas of Airline Travel |
Indirect Exposure to Trauma: Experiences of 9-1-1 Telecommunicators |
Trauma & the Therapist |
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Lizbeth Binks, PhD |
Roberta Troxell, RN, CNM, MS |
Bruce Lackie, PhD |
8:00p – 10:00p “Karaoke Debriefing” with Bruce Lackie, PhD
Saturday, April 5 ~ 8a – 5p
7a – 8a 3 “Breakfast for the Brain” Sessions
Meet with presenters and others over breakfast while you learn and share!
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Session A |
Session B |
Session C |
Session D |
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Understanding ATSS Certification |
A Model for Effectively Utilizing Disaster Behavioral Health Teams |
Resilience Throughout the Emergency Management Continuum |
Caregivers: At Risk |
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Diane Travers, LCSW, CTS & Barbara Maurer, MA, LPC, CTS |
Diane Fojt, MSc |
Susy Sanders, PhD, CTS |
Jim McAninch, CTR, CEAP |
8a – 9a Conference Registration
8:30 – 10:00 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B (S) |
Session C (S) |
Session D (S) |
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Part I: Psychosocial Needs in Post War Liberia |
Love & Trauma: How Trauma Impacts Relationships |
Becoming a Wounded Healer |
Preparing Articles for Submission to Journals
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Sharon Fowler, LPC, CTS & Barbara Barham, RN, MS, CTS |
Marian Volkman, CMF, CTS |
Richard B. Patterson, PhD |
Paul Carney, MA, MEd
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10:00 – 10:15 Complimentary Coffee & Tea
10:15 – 11:45 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B (S) |
Session C |
Session D |
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Part II: Psychosocial Needs in Post War Liberia |
Viewing the Body after Death: Implications for Those Supporting Bereaved People |
Using Cranial Electro- therapy Stimulation in the Treatment of Trauma |
The Healing Power of Pets: Disaster Crisis Intervention
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Sharon Fowler, LPC, CTS & Barbara Barham, RN, MS, CTS |
Anne Eyre, PhD, CTS |
Terry Argast, PhD |
Frank Shane, CTR, CTSS |
12:00 – 1:30 Awards Luncheon (Part of full registration fee)
1:45 – 3:15 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B |
Session C (S) |
Session D |
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Part I: The New Energy Medicine for Trauma Recovery |
Part I: Disability & Trauma: What All Providers Need To Know |
Part I: Progressive Counting: A New Trauma Resolution Method |
Mindfulness & Stress Reduction for the Trauma Workers |
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Steven R. Vazquez, PhD |
Penny Acrey, LMSW |
Ricky Greenwald, PsyD |
Susy Sanders, PhD, CTS & Missy Iski, MA, LPC, LMFT |
3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break
3:30 – 5:00 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B |
Session C (S) |
Session D |
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Part II: The New Energy Medicine for Trauma Recovery |
Part II: Disability and Trauma: What All Providers Need To Know |
Part II: Progressive Counting: A New Trauma Resolution Method |
What’s This Tapping Stuff? Thought Field Therapy & Energy Psychology in the Big Picture |
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Steven R. Vazquez, PhD |
Penny Acrey, LMSW |
Ricky Greenwald, PsyD |
Robert Bray, PhD, CTS |
Sunday, April 6 ~ 8:30a – 12:00p
8:30 – 10:00 3 Breakout Sessions
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Session A (S) |
Session B |
Session C |
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One Eye Integration for PTSD |
How to Do Bank Robberies & Get Paid Well Without Going to Jail |
Traumatic Stress 101: Three Models of Understanding & Application |
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Rick Bradshaw, PhD, R.Psych & Laurie Detwiler, MA, CCC |
Amy Stevens, EdD (ABD) |
Marian Volkman, CMF, CTS |
10:00 – 10:15 Complimentary Coffee & Tea
10:15 – 12:00 Panel Discussion & Closing Address
For More Information:
ATSS Conference Coordinator, PO Box 246, Phillips, Maine 04966
USA: 800 991-ATSS (2877) International: 207-639-2433
E-mail: Admin@ATSS.info