Workshops and Presentations

January 25,2007, Dallas,TX: “The Insanity of the First Drink: a Psychotherapist’s View.” NOVA 2007: The Annual Update on Addictions – Dallas, TX “TAAP” Conference original 90-minute talk given for first time.

Notes:Seemed very well-received by an audience of about 50, several of whom indicated interest in the Dallas workshop in June. Had a chance to trot out my “DSM Wannabe’s” and talk about the mental health implications.

May 5, 2007, Bellevue CC, Bellevue, WA: “Motivation for Maintenance, Developing Discrepancy from Moments of Relapse” One-day version focused mostly on the discrepancies of “wishful thinking” as we had only one day. 25 students actively participated, many of whom are already out in the field. Have been doing this for Larry Lombard (Instructor) for years, and always have a blast. Did get to use the decision tree, especially the left-hand trunk.

May 7, 2007, Anchorage, AK: “Motivation for Maintenance, Developing Discrepancy from Moments of Relapse” Alaska Annual School, Anchorage. Workshop fit right in with the conference theme of “Recovery: Creating and Sustaining Change.”

Notes: Did a condensed version, as I had only two hours, but 52 motivated souls showed up for this Monday morning workshop. It was great to be back in Anchorage, third time at this conference. Saw old friends like Vacharee Howard and Janet Carter and made some new ones, like Tony Dekker from Phoenix Indian Medical Center. A real bonus was a day in the workshop on “Mindfulness: Building Cognitive Skills and Abilities to Sustain Behavior Changes” with Robert Lane, PhD of Alaska Human Services.

June 1, 2007, Bellevue, WA: “The Motivation for Maintenence Decision Tree.” The 20th Annual Northwest Conference on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders.” Bellevue Hilton, Bellevue, WA.

Notes: At least my third time at this conference, first one presenting the “Decision Tree,” which emerged from discussion at the workshop in Dallas last June. The “decision tree” traces the clinical path from assessment to intervention to discrepancy to menu of tasks for maintenance. At any given moment, the therapist can know where we are in the process, and which set of options is most relevant.

CANCELLED. June 7/8: Dallas, TX: “Motivation for Maintenance, Developing Discrepancy from Moments of Relapse:” Day One (“Wishful Thinking”) and Day Two (Expletive Thinking”) back at Paula Garland’s offices in Dallas for two days, which can be taken separately or together. All info at www.cdstudies.com or www.recoverytoday.net.

CANCELLED: June 13 and 14, Houston, TX: “Motivation for Maintenance, Developing Discrepancy from Moments of Relapse:” Day One (“Wishful Thinking”) and Day Two (Expletive Thinking”) First time in Houston for me, Carol Cloud hosting at her offices at 501 garden Oaks blvd. Again for two days, which can be taken separately or together. All info at www.cdstudies.com or www.recoverytoday.net.

Cancelled: September 21,2007, Vancouver,WA: “Motivation for Maintenance, Developing Discrepancy from Moments of Relapse:” Day Two (Expletive Thinking”) First time at WSU campus. Info to be available at addictionceu.org, website for SouthWest WA Consortium of treatment Providers.

January 25, 2008: “Getting It – Eight Realizations of Those Who are Motivated To Keep Working at Recovery:” Back at TAAP’s NOVA Conference for another original talk, to be given for the first time, other than rehearsals! Had a blast last year and looking forward to this.

March 7, 2009: “One Won’t Hurt – Understanding the Process of relapse” Bellevue CC, Bellevue WA. This is actually Relapse Workshop I under a different name. The cost is 62.50 for 7 CEU. Call 425-564-2012 for registration. The item number is K488.

May 16,2009 “Expletive Deleted – Understanding the Process of Relapse” Bellevue CC, Bellevue WA. This is actually Relapse Workshop II under a different name. You do NOT have to have attended Mrch 7 in order to participate effectively in this workshop. The cost is 62.50 for 7 CEU (NAADAC, NASW, MFT, LMHC). Call 425-564-2012 for registration. The item number is unkown!

Friday, February 12, 2010 9:00am to 4:30pm

. “Motivation for Maintenance, Part I – Developing Discrepancy from ‘Wishful’ Decision-making.” Gateway I Conference Room, SE 8th and 114th Ave SE. $25.00 for 6 CEU’s(NAADAC, NASW, MFT, LMHC). Call 425-213-2657 for registration.

Friday, April 2, 2010 9:00am to 4:30pm

. “Motivation for Maintenance, Part II – Developing Discrepancy from ‘Expletive’ Decision-making.” Gateway I Conference Room, SE 8th and 114th Ave SE. $25.00 for 6 CEU’s(NAADAC, NASW, MFT, LMHC). Call 425-213-2657 for registration.
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Friday, May 21. Workshop, Part I
Friday, February 4, 2011 9:00am to 4:30pm
. “Motivation for Maintenance, Part II – Developing Discrepancy from ‘Expletive’ Decision-making.” Board Room, Conference Center, Bellefield Office Park, SE 8th and 114th Ave SE. $25.00 for 6 CEU’s(NAADAC, NASW, MFT, LMHC). Call 425-213-2657 for registration.

Friday, May 11, 2012 4:00 PM “Motivation for Maintenance of Recovery”  United Kingdom/Europe Symposium on Addictions (UKESAD), Guoman Tower, St. Katherine’s Way, London. See ukesad.org for conference info and registration.  A ninty-minute overview of the motivational discrepancies developed in workbook and workshops.

Friday, October 4, 2013 – Dinnertime: “Realization, Relapse and Recovery,” Keynote for WASIOP conference, Ellensburg, WA.

Wed Oct. 16 thru Friday, October 18 2013 (pending and in negotiation) Two-part “motivation for maintenance” (“Getting It”) workshops for RADACT in Anchorage, Alaska.

Monday December 2 thru Friday December14, 2013 “UK Tour” (See link on this page)