The focus of Region 2's inaugural Regional Training and Development Conference, The Power of Collaboration: Strengthening Behavioral Health Systems Together, is on the professionals whose dedication and commitment to serving others continues to strengthen our behavioral health system. Presenters were carefully selected to provide timely, relevant, and impactful sessions. Our hope in hosting this conference is to provide attendees new skills, fresh insights, and valuable connections to support their continued success.

• Conference Program Book

Conference Presentation Reference Materials

Morning Keynote Session:

• Keeping P.A.C.E. with the Brain: Neuroscience-Inspired Professional Development
  Rick Griffin

Morning Breakout Sessions:

• From Reactivity to Resilience: Shaping Workplace Interactions with Brain Science
  Rick Griffin

• The Impact of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on Youth with Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions
  V.J. Petillo

• Empowering Peer Relationships Through Healthy Boundaries: An Ethical Approach
  Carla Pappas & Bently Wood

• Navigating Recovery: Embracing Multiple Pathways to and of Healing
  Jan Brown (Opioid Response Network)

• Self-Care Focused Stress First Aid: Thriving in a Complex World
  Vickie Taylor & Kelly Tappenbeck

• Resolving Ethical Dilemmas Using the ETHICS-A Decision-Making Tool
  Amber Vernon

  • ETHICS-A Worksheet

Afternoon Keynote Session:

• What if Everything You Thought You Knew About Burnout Was Wrong?
  Brian Miller

Afternoon Breakout Sessions:

• The CE-CERT Model: A Model for Sustaining a Career in Helping Professions
  Brian Miller

• Working with Neurodiverse Clients in Clinical Settings
  V.J. Petillo

• Roles Across Behavioral Health Services: Working on a Multi-Disciplinary Team
  Carla Pappas, Bently Wood, Amanda Cooper Kalna

  • Handouts and References from "Roles Across Behavioral Health Services"

• Transforming Approaches to Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
  Nick Szubiak (Opioid Response Network)

• Empowering Youth and Families Through Family Peer Support
  Cristy Corbin, Kathryn Shackleford, Diana McAllister

• Resolving Ethical Dilemmas When Capacity is in Question
  Amber Vernon