The conference will take place from October 17, 2012 to October 19, 2012. Elevate your standards. this event strives to provide comprehensive training concerning Mental Health needs for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Reach your peak..this year’s conference destination is a great way enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Taking time for you, a little down-time to unwind can help you recharge your outlook. Visit the website for more information and how to register.

Sponsor: NADD

Web Site: thenadd.org/conferences/29th-annual/

The conference will take place from October 18, 2012 to October 20, 2012. Some of our speakers include: Bill Callaghan (CDC), Russell Kirby, Washington Hill, Michael Fant, Susan Ludwig, Bill Sappenfield, Leslie Parker, Cecilia Jevitt, and others. Topics include: maternal mortality, increasing milk supply of mothers of premature infants, drug use in pregnancy, prescription drug abuse in pregnancy and impact on the newborn, perinatal quality collaborative, and much more! Take advantage of the early registration discount. You can find out more about the topics and speakers and register online by going to the NPA website.

Sponsor: National Perinatal Association

Web Site: www.nationalperinatal.org

This annual two-day event is for professionals and individuals interested in relationship dynamics. Nationally-known experts will be on hand to offer keynote addresses and workshops on a variety of topics focused on developing and sustaining healthy relationships in today’s society.

Website Registration: www.breakthroughatcaronconference.org/register.html

Participants may attend one or both days.

Conference Purpose and Goals

The Second Annual Breakthrough Relationship Conference, October 26 – 27th, 2012, offered by Caron Treatment Centers is designed to provide a unique opportunity to look specifically at the health and dysfunction in our human connections and the overall impact on quality of life. Experts from both the mental health and addiction fields will shed light on relevant issues and offer current, innovative approaches to promoting change and facilitating ongoing relationship health.

Why you don’t want to miss this conference

• Refresh and renew your work on the most current issues affecting relationships;
• Learn from experts about how to address important life transitions from a systems perspective including remarriage with children, couples coping with results of trauma, families and sex addiction, the stress of extended separations, adjusting to career changes and growth through life stages;
• Experience and take away state of the art approaches for use in individual, couples and group therapy;
• Network with peers and restore your passion as a helping professional and a human being.

A conference about hope, ideas, gaining new skills, learning about research, discovering resources you didn’t know were there, developing a talent for advocacy, and fostering a better understanding of issues relating to mental illness.

Here’s your chance to:

• Hear experts and ask questions.
• Connect to people who understand and share your experiences.
• Expand your network

Plenary Speakers
We are pleased to announce special Plenary speaker Lt. Governor Anthony Brown!

• Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Charles J. Milligan, Jr., JD, Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Dr. Brian Hepburn, Executive Director, Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration
• Voices of Recovery, an inspiring plenary where special guests will share their story of hope and recovery

On Friday and Saturday there are workshops for everyone:

For mental-health consumers, families, faith leaders, community members and others: 

- Find out how the new health-reform law will change mental-health care

- Find out more about resources for insurance coverage of Mental Health treatment

- Learn how to advocate for better services and better treatment

For mental-health professionals:

- Find out how to help families expedite Social Security benefits

- Understand the rationale for integration and approaches to integrated care

- Learn about the latest updates on treatment options

- CEU’s available

For criminal-justice professionals:

- Learn how to recognize when people are psychotic

- Find out how to safely defuse a mental-health crisis

- Hear about crises from the consumer’s point of view

- Learn how law-enforcement agencies can develop a curriculum to train new officers in dealing with mental-health issues

Learn more about the workshops being offered!

Friday evening events:

Author Reception:

NAMI Maryland is hosting a special reception featuring authors and creative minds behind books focusing on mental illness. Authors to include Dr. Mark Komrad, Rachel Pappas, and more!

Michael Mack Performance:

After the reception, join us for a special presentation of Michael Mack and his award-winning solo show, Hearing Voices (Speaking in Tongues).  He has inspired audiences nationwide with his family’s story of love and redemption. Click here for more information.

Registration: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e64pe02ra5141468&llr=bog8aicab

*** Come for one day or both days ***

*** Special rates for people who need financial assistance ***

Certificates for Continuing Education Units or Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon completion of this training and submission of a completed evaluation.

• Continuing Education Credit (CEU) Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors
• Certification of Attendance (COA) Nurses and other disciplines