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SUNSERVE INSTITUTE
CONFERENCES ON QUALITY CARE
For the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community
2ND ANNUAL MULTIDIMENSIONAL
EXPERIENCE IN GROUP
October 17, 2014
Sunshine Cathedral MCC, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft Lauderdale, FL
11th ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, NURSING and
ADDICTION TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS
November 7, 2014
Broward College South Campus, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL
Up to 13 CEUs available for all Florida licensed mental health, nursing and addictions treatment professionals
LINK TO REGISTRATION IS AT THE END OF THIS E-BROCHURE
SCHEDULE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
SCHEDULE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8:30 – 9:00
9:00 – 9:40
9:45 – 12:15
8:30 – 9:15
9:15 – 9:25
9:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:10
11:10 – 12:40
12:40 - 1:30
12:15- 1:00
1:00 – 3:30
3:30 – 3:45
3:45 – 4:45
Registration
Opening Session and Goal Setting
Small Working Groups (groups with
process reflection)
Deli lunch (included with full
registration)
Networking with special
presentation by IASWG
Small Working Groups
Break
LARGE GROUP Learning Summary
1:30 –
3:00 –
3:10 –
3:00
3:10
4:40
Registration
Welcoming Remarks
Session 1
Break
Session 2
Deli lunch (included with full
registration)
Presentation of Valuing Our
Families Professional Award
Session 3
Break
Session 4
2014 Valuing Our Families Professional Award
Author of “Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight”
Loren A. Olson, MD, DLFAPA was recognized by the American Psychiatric Association with the peer-nominated
award of Distinguished Life Fellow. After having been nominated by his patients, he received the “Exemplary
Psychiatrist” award from the National Alliance for Mental Illness. For many years he served as a medical
executive for two of the largest hospitals in Iowa, working to improve the quality of care in their psychiatric
programs. He has also taught psychiatry to psychiatric residents, medical students, physician assistant students
and a variety of other allied health professionals.
Loren Olson, MD
Dr. Olson has received awards from the American Psychiatric Association for his writing and editing. He has
conducted independent research on a non-clinical population of mature men who have sex with men. He was
inspired to write about the subject because of general lack of professional and lay information on the subject of
coming out of the closet at mid-life or later. He writes for his own blog, MagneticFire. com, which has a strong
following among mature gay men, and he is a regular featured blogger for HuffingtonPost.com and
PsychologyToday.com.
OCTOBER 17, 2014 “A MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF GROUP” (REGISTRATION LINK BELOW)
(This unified program is entirely devoted to group work. Participants will have various opportunities to participate in experience based training activities
according to their areas of professional concern)
This full day training event is designed for persons responsible for leading groups in various clinical settings. It provides multiple opportunities for inculcating, refreshing,
enhancing and expanding skills for group work leadership in a variety of settings with an emphasis on addressing LGBT concerns in group. At the end of the day,
participants will:
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Achieve enhanced understanding of the experience of group from the members’ perspective
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Understand foundational skills for facilitating groups such as creating safety, group norms and group culture
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Understand approaches that address group dynamics including: conflict, lack of participation, safety issues and processing “taboo” subjects or
topics
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Understand the dynamics of group co-leadership, including leadership style, differing theoretical orientations and gender diversity
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Identify and understand means to address special issues of sexual orientation and gender identity in group work
NOVEMBER 7, 2014 WORKSHOPS and SEMINARS (REGISTRATION LINK BELOW)
A series of highly interactive seminars and workshops with a focus on specialty treatment concerns within each segment of the LGBT community.
Some are focused on foundational skills for providing care. Some are more ‘advanced” with the LGBT experienced clinician in mind. Others focus
specifically on care for LGBT clients in treatment facilities. And still others cover topics ‘required’ for licensure renewal for psychologists, social
workers, marriage/family therapists and mental health counselors. Trainings have been prepared to address the needs of participants from different
backgrounds and levels of experience working in the LGBT community. The codes will help guide you in making you choices for training sessions.
FS = Foundational Skills (These trainings do not presume prior experience working with LGBT clients)
AS = Advanced Skills (These trainings explore specific topics in LGBT care in deeper detail)
AD = Addiction and Co-occurring disorders
RC = These are the courses required for licensure renewal for SW, MF, MH and PY
TG = These sessions include special emphasis in care for transgender or gender con-conforming clients
SESSION
9:30 –
11:00
A-1 Building a Working
Alliance with LGBT
Clients (FS)
A-2 Gay Men
Negotiating Open
Relationships (AS)
B-2 The Layers of
Lesbian Identity
(AS)
A-3 Cross-Cultural Care
Fundamentals for Treatment of
LGBT Clients with Cooccurring Disorders (FS, AD)
B-3 Current Issues in
Substance Abuse for the LGBT
Community (AD)
A-4 Working, Living and Loving
in the Same Community
(Ethics/Boundaries)
(RC)
B-4 Working, Living and Loving
in the Same Community –
continued (Ethics/Boundaries)
(RC)
SESSION
11:10 –
12:40
B-1 Transgender Care
Essentials (FS, TG)
12:40
SESSION
1:303:00
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
C-1 LGBT Elders: A
Long Invisible
Population Ages (FS)
C-2 AcceptanceCommitment Therapy
for LGBT Clients (AS)
C-3 The Wellness Approach
for LGBT Behavioral Health
(AD)
C-4 Working With Gender
Variant Children and Their
Families (AS, TG)
SESSION
3:104:40
D-1 Teens Coming
Out: A Primer on
Therapy for LGBTQ
Youth (FS, TG)
D-2 Intimate Partner
Violence in the LGBT
Community
(2 hours)
D-3 Trauma Issues in Group
Treatment: An LGBT Focus
(AD)
D-4 Prevention of Medical
Errors (RC) (2 hours)
REGISTRATION OPTIONS & COSTS: (registration costs include deli luncheon for each day)
Registration package for both days
$150
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Single day registration either Oct 17 event OR Nov 7 event
$ 85
Single day registration – walk-in
$ 95
“A la carte” for single workshops
$ 30
Call 954-764-5150 for special discount rates if you are:
 A member SunServe’s Therapist Collective
 A full time non profit agency employee (when two or more register from the same agency)
 A graduate student in a counseling, social work, nursing or psych training program.
Cancellations: With written request sent to events@sunserve.org, full refund less $10 available until 10 days before
the training delivery date.
REGISTRATION LINK AT BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR BOTH EVENTS
Continuing education credits for all workshops: LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, CNAs, RNs, ARNPs: 1CEU per hour per individual
workshop (6 CEUs for Oct 17th Group Workshop), Florida Board of Psychology (Exp. 5/31/2016), Florida Board of Clinical Social
Work, Marriage & Family Therapy& Mental Health Counseling Provider (Exp. 3/2015) and Florida Board of Nursing Provider
(Exp. 10/31/14). CEBroker #50– 5251. Addictions Professional CEUs cannot be uploaded to CE Broker. Participants need to
submit certificates of attendance on their own for credit
NOVEMBER 7 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
A-1 Building a Working Alliance with LGBT Clients (FS)
Presenter: Katherine Campbell, PhD, LCSW
Especially valuable for clinicians new to this population, this interactive workshop equips the clinician with a practical understanding of the path of identity
development for gays and lesbians. Participants will focus on the challenges and opportunities to building a working alliance with gay and lesbian clients. The
working alliance is the key factor for success in the counseling room, whatever may be the presenting issues of gay and lesbian clients.
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Identify the key challenges of building a gay identity and their impact on therapy.
Identify and contrast the values that a non-gay/lesbian identified therapist brings to treatment along with those that a gay/lesbian identified therapist
brings.
Understand how to determine whether a presenting issue is central, or marginally related or not at all related to the client’s sexual orientation.
Identify the impact of bias on treatment and understand approaches to correction.
A-2 Gay Men Negotiating Open Relationships (AS)
Presenter: Arlen Keith Leight, PhD, LCSW
Many gay men in long term intimate relationships find a yearning for extracurricular sexual contact. All too often this leads to dishonesty and "cheating".
Participants will examine a working model for helping gay couples negotiate honest open relationships that protect the emotional integrity of the primary
connection. The purpose of this session is to open minds while giving therapists tools for helping men create open relationship contracts.
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Identify the reasons gay men choose to open their relationships sexually.
Identify the parameters necessary for an open arrangement to be successful
Be able to implement open relationship contracting in therapeutic practice with gay couples
A-3 Cross-Cultural Care Fundamentals for Treatment of LGBT Clients with Co-occurring Disorders (FS, AD)
Presenter: Gary Sullivan, LCSW
The National Culturally Linguistic and Appropriate Standards (CLAS) published by the Office of Minority Health at the US Dept. of Health and Human
Services have just been revised after 12 years. The enhanced CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help
eliminate health care disparities. This workshop will suggest how service providers can apply these standards, specifically in serving the LGBT
community with awareness, sensitivity and respect. The workshop will also present suggestions for LGBT persons who can inform, advocate, and
educate governance, leadership, and workforce on “best ways” they can apply these standards with thoughtful and inclusive policies and actions.
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Understand how the enhanced National CLAS Standards evolved, what they are, and how they can provide effective, equitable,
understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred
languages, health literacy, and other communication needs. (Handouts provided)
Identify specific ways to inform, advocate, educate or influence governance, leadership, workforce and service providers in ways to honor
and respect our LGBT brothers and sisters
A-4 Working, Living and Loving In the Same Community: Special Issues For LGBT Therapy (3hrs – RC – Ethics and
Boundaries).
Presenters: Paul Briggs, LCSW, LMT and Lyle Davis, LCSW
This training is thoroughly interactive. After moderating a discussion to articulate a common understanding about ethical standards and professionally accepted
principles that apply to dual relationship management (referencing Florida law that addresses ethics in the mental health professions and the codes of ethics of
the various professions) presenters facilitate a consultation process on case vignettes. Participants discuss a variety of dual relationships and boundary crossing
challenges faced by therapists in the LGBT community. (This fulfills the biennial requirements
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Understand the fundamental requirements of Florida laws and statutes concerning ethical behavior for mental health professionals.
Apply specific ethically based principles to make practical choices about personal and professional behaviors in potential relationships that
arise in their work with GLBT clients.
B-1 Essentials for Working with Gender Variant Clients (DSM-5 and WPATH-7 Standards of Care)(FS, TG)
Presenter: James Lopresti, PhD, LMHC
In this seminar we will focus on the role of the mental health professional in assisting clients who experience distress about gender identity and expression. We
will examine the clinical assumptions about “Gender Identity Disorder” in the DSM IVTR vs. “Gender Dysphoria” in DSM 5. And we will critically reflect on the
major standards of care documents for working with clients who are seeking some form of “transitioning” as that is understood by those who seek counseling.
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Understand the limitations of binary gender identity models (male v female) especially when addressing the needs of gender variant clients
Identify and critically understand the basic roles and expectations for therapists in the WPATH (formerly Harry Benjamin) Standards of
Care, 7th Edition.
Identify resources available for therapists working with gender variant clients as well as resources for their clients
B-2 The Layers of Lesbian Identity(AS)
Presenters: Kris Drumm, LCSW and Deborah Grayson, PhD, LMHC
This seminar is designed for therapists interested in honing their skills and broadening their understanding and approach to working with the lesbian population.
Participants will be guided through case studies that address common conflicts, transitions, and issues that correspond to the needs of lesbian women. The
intention is to create a safe, stimulating environment for the dynamic exchange of counseling strategies and suggestions their implementation.
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Understand the challenges of identity and the labels and the names by which we call ourselves
Identify the relationship issues that arise when women partner with women.
Understand the impact of sexism on issues lesbians present with, and how it relates to behavior and cognition.
Understand the unique issues in coming out to family and friends
Strategize ways to address the developmental issues unique to lesbians over the lifespan
B-3 Current Issues in Substance Abuse for the LGBT Community (AD)
Presenter: David Fawcett, PhD, LCSW
This workshop will examine unique aspects of substance use in the LGBT community. Aspects of LGBT identity development (false self; coming out, internalized
homophobia, stigma, shame) on such behaviors will be examined, along with notable trends in the use of specific substances in certain populations. A case
study on methamphetamine use among gay men will illustrate these concepts. Complications for recovery, including sexual behavior and post acute withdrawal
syndrome will be included. Participants will learn strengths-based tools for assisting LGBT clients with relapse prevention, building recovery networks, and
developing client strengths as they experience a second “coming out” in recovery.
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Understand specific aspects of LGBT identity development and their impact substance abuse.
Identify epidemiological trends and risks of other compulsive behaviors for various subpopulations in this community.
Demonstrate awareness of bio-psycho-social-spiritual issues complicating LGBT recovery from substance use disorders.
B-4 Working, Living and Loving In the Same Community: Special Issues For LGBT Therapy (3hrs – RC – Ethics and Boundaries).
This is a continuation of Session A-4 to fulfill the 3 hr training requirement from the Florida Dept of Health – Participants need to be signed in, and attend, both
sessions in order to receive CEUs. No partial CEUs will be provided.
C-1 LGBT Elders: A Long Invisible Population Ages (FS)
Presenters: Wayne Pawlowski, LCSW and Chris MacLellan, MS
Due to the “youth focus” of much of the LGBT “Community,” LGBT Elders find themselves invisible within their own “community” as well as within the larger
world of Elder Care and Services. This workshop will explore the unique needs and issues faced by three “generations” of LGBT Elders and will explore the
differences between those elders who are out vs. those who are closeted. How marriage equality or the lack thereof impacts the needs of and services available
to LGBT Elders will also be explored. The need for advocacy for LGBT Elders will be emphasized.
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Identify three “generations” of LGBT Elders
Identify the greatest fears of LGBT Elder couples and singles
Describe the needs/issues of a variety of different “groups” of LGBT Elders (Ls vs. Gs vs. Bs vs. Ts, vs. those who are out vs. those who are closeted,
those who are institutionalized vs. those who are independent, etc.)
Explain the impact of marriage equality or the lack thereof on LGBT Elders
List some of the advocacy needs of LGBT Elders
C-2 Acceptance-Commitment Therapy for LGBT Clients (AS)
Presenter: Raul Machuca, PhD, LMHC
This presentation explores the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles as an instrument in facilitating cognitive, behavioral, and emotional
wellness among LGBT clients. Specifically, this presentation will focus on the particular way in which Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques can be
used to address issues associated to the client’s sexual and/or gender identity. It represents an alternative route to the classic cognitive therapy approach to
dealing with cognitions, behaviors and emotions.
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Understand general principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its processes, as well as its benefits in clinical practice with LGBT clients.
Identify particular and distinctive way in which ACT techniques can be used to address self-stigma, internalized homophobia, and similar issues
associated with client’s LGBT identity.
Understand the process of implementation as well as the applicability of ACT through case studies.
C-3 The Wellness Approach for LGBT Behavioral Health (AD)
Presenter: Stephen Ferrante, MSW
This session provides attendees with an overview of the health promotion model. Health promotion is a prevention and intervention strategy focused on what
determines wellness; the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that increase protective factors and reduce risk. Health promotion strategies have been proven as
effective behavioral health treatment approaches. This workshop will cover the components of a health promotion paradigm along with specific programming
initiatives.
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Understand the tenants of health promotion
Gain knowledge of existing health promotion interventions
Explore application of health promotion within behavioral health treatment
C-4 Working With Gender Variant Children and Their Families (AS, TG)
Presenter: Deborah Grayson, PhD, LMHC
Working with gender variant children and their families requires a sharp skill set that includes, but is not limited to: experience with the many facets of gender
non-conformity, proper assessment, knowledge of local and state-wide resources, and creative networking with other medical and health care professionals in
the field. This workshop will guide health care professionals through the various stages of transition, hormone therapy, the need for safety considerations in the
schools and the community, and the importance of support and guidance for gender variant youth and their families. Various case studies and scenarios will be
introduced with an emphasis on creative, experiential activities and applications so that participants will integrate core concepts and practices. An emphasis on
mental health considerations will also be addressed.
Participants in this workshop will:
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Define what it means to be gender variant or gender non-conforming
Understand how to navigate the various challenges of working with social, physical and psychological transitioning
Develop resources and techniques specific to assisting gender non-conforming youth and their families
D-1 Teens Coming Out: A Primer on Gay, Lesbian and Questioning Youth (FS, TG)
Presenters: Kris Drumm, LCSW with Mandi Hawke and LGBT Youth Group Members
This highly interactive training will provide an opportunity for participants to hear first hand from gay and lesbian youth about their experiences of coming to
terms with their sexuality with family, friends, in schools and social settings.
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Understand the key psycho-social issues affecting the development of personal identity for youth who are questioning their sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Understand the key elements in the process of development of a gay/lesbian identity
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Identify clinical strategies for assisting youth and families in coming to terms with questions about sexual orientation
D-2 Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBT Community (RC)
Presenters: Ruth Swissa, PhD Cand., and Miriam Guerrero, MSW
LGBT survivors of intimate partner violence face increased barriers in seeking safety and receiving services and support. Participants in this training will
understand the dynamics of intimate partner violence as they specifically relate to people who identify as LGBT. Specific considerations for the counseling and
social service professional will be discussed as well as resources and services for LGBT survivors of intimate partner violence and those who have abused them.
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Have an increased understanding of the dynamics and impact of intimate partner violence among people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender and/or Queer
Be able to identify the strategies that batterers may use which exploit the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identify to gain or maintain power and
control
Be able to identify barriers for LGBTQ victims of intimate partner violence who are seeking services, support and safety
Be able to identify key issues for effective intervention with batterers
Be able to list important safety planning tools for use with victims who identify as LGBTQ
D-3 Trauma Issues in Group Treatment: An LGBT Focus (AD)
Presenter: Mark Smith, PhD., LCSW
Research evidence convincingly suggests that the neuro-biological processes that respond to intense stressors directly impact the “social” and interpersonal
sectors of brain. As a result, mental health professionals increasingly recognize the impact that traumatic life experiences can have on attachments, social
relationships, and overall life satisfaction. For traditionally marginalized communities whose members typically experience actual or realistic threat of
interpersonal violence, trauma focused groups provide powerful healing and restoration. In this presentation a model of a short-term, trauma recovery group will
be demonstrated via bother content presentation and experiential facilitation.
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Identify recent neurological findings that suggest Trauma Recovery Groups as a preferred modality for vulnerable populations.
Understand a model of structuring Trauma Recovery Groups focused on LGBT community.
Understand principles of practice through direct supervised experience facilitating Trauma-Informed-Groups.
D-4 Prevention of Medical Errors with an Emphasis on LGBT Clients
Presenter: James Lopresti, PhD, LMHC
This 2 hour class covers topics require by Florida law for licensure renewal for psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family
therapists. Areas of focus include root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention as well as patient safety in behavioral healthcare practice. Provider is
uniquely equipped to address special concerns that arise in serving the gay and lesbian population.
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Define medical errors for behavioral health practitioners.
Identify root causes/factors that contribute to the occurrence of behavioral health care practice errors.
Identify situations that are especially error prone in mental health settings and contexts.
Understand approaches to improving outcomes in those error prone situations
Understand reporting responsibilities in practice settings/contexts and how reporting errors arise.
Identify ways to minimize the occurrence of such reporting errors.
Understand fundamentals of client safety and client rights that underlie responsible and careful clinical practice.
REGISTRATION LINK AT BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR BOTH EVENTS
- - - - - - ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS - - - - - - Each presenter in this conference is a clinician or community expert with extensive experience in addressing LGBT concerns
MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF GROUP (Oct 17)
(Program lead trainers and group co-facilitators)
Kris Drumm, LCSW ACHT, former Group Program Coordinator at Sunserve, has over 25 years of experience of working with the LGBT
community. Now in private practice at A Healing Space in Wilton Manors where she specializes in creating and facilitating
transformative healing processes with individuals and groups, she has led treatment groups in various clinical in-patient and outpatient settings with special emphasis on LGBT care
Scott Fehr, PhD, a Florida Licensed Psychologist in private practice specializing in Group Psychotherapy for over 35 years, is a
Certified Group Therapist and is a professor at Nova Southeastern University where he teaches graduate classes in group work at the
Center for Psychological Studies. Dr. Fehr has also written 5 text books in Group Therapy and is a Post Clinical Supervisor for Mental
Health Counselors and licensure eligible doctoral candidates.
Victoria Gray, LCSW, is a Clinical Instructor at Florida International University where she teaches undergraduate classes
in group work. She is also a clinician in private practice specializing in grief and loss.
Rachel Konnerth, MS, Intervention and Prevention Therapist at Broward House , co-leads both process and psycho-educational
groups in both agency and private practice settings
James Lopresti, Ph.D., LMHC, SunServe’s Director of Clinical Education and Senior Clinical Supervisor, is a frequent presenter on gay
and lesbian issues for professionals, and has taught at various graduate level programs including Barry University, Loyola University
of Chicago and the Johns Hopkins University. He has led group programs and mentored group leaders in clinical settings in
Washington, DC and South Florida serving the LGBT community
Mark Smith, PhD, LCSW, associate professor in Barry University’s School of Social Work where he teaches graduate classes in group
work, co-leads the Florida Chapter of the International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG).
Cindy Sterne, LCSW, CAP, Director of Clinical and Residential Services at Broward House teaches group work in the School of Social
Work at Florida Atlantic University
Tom Wasik, MFA, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with individuals, couples and groups in private practice and is a
member of SunServe’s Therapist Collective. Trained in psychodrama, he is especially interested in the group process and its potential
to create community and support while fostering change.
11th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY CARE (Nov 7)
Paul Briggs, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor for the Miami VA Healthcare System and member of SunServe’s Therapist Collective, has
assisted SunServe in the formulation of policies and practices in previous years as member of the Clinical Advisory Committee
Katharine Campbell, PhD, LCSW, Clinician and consultant in private practice, is the former Director of Clinical Services at SunServe,
and past chair of the Broward Unit of the Florida Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Lyle Davis, LCSW, a clinician in private practice and member of SunServe’s Therapist Collective, completed his registered internship
for licensure as a volunteer clinician and SunServe
Kris Drumm, LCSW, ACHT, former Group Program Coordinator at Sunserve, has over 25 years of experience of working with the
LGBT community. Now in private practice at A Healing Space in Wilton Manors where she specializes in creating and facilitating
transformative healing processes with individuals and groups, she has led treatment groups in various clinical in-patient and outpatient settings with special emphasis on LGBT care
Stephen Ferrante, MSW, PhD Cand. , Managing Partner of Group Victory, a strategy and organization development consulting firm,
has dedicated his 30 year professional career to working direct service, managerial, and leadership capacities overseeing community
care, mental health, substance abuse, evidence-based and supportive services for vulnerable populations. A nationally recognized
trainer, he is on faculty of the School of Social Work at Barry University
Deborah Grayson, PhD, LMHC, PTR, is a Clinical Sexologist and Registered Poetry and Expressive Arts Therapist in private practice.
She is a published author of four books on poetry, psychology and human sexuality. Her dissertation, “Counseling Transgender Youth
Utilizing the Expressive Art Therapies” was published to assist transgender youth and their families as well as the helping
professionals in medicine and mental health. She is also a long-standing member of SunServe’s Therapists Collective
Miriam Guerrero, MSW, former Case Manager in SunServe’s HIV services programs, is co-facilitator of SunServe’s support group for
LGBT survivors of domestic violence and member of the LGBT Domestic Violence Task Force
Mandi Hawke is the Youth Services program coordinator at SunServe and author of the newly released “Proud Empowerment for
LGBTQA Youth.”
Ruth Kline, PhD Cand., has extensive experience in the US and the UK in the field of services addressing community needs to reduce
domestic violence. She developed Pathways to Respect, a batterers’ intervention program that is especially tailored for the LGBT
community
Arlen Keith Leight, PhD, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Sex Therapist in private practice in
downtown Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Leight is founder of One Broward Marriage Counseling for Men (MarriageCounselingForMen.org)
and the author of Sex Happens: The Gay Man’s Guide to Creative Intimacy.
James Lopresti, Ph.D., LMHC, SunServe’s Director of Clinical Education and Senior Clinical Supervisor, is a frequent presenter on gay
and lesbian issues for professionals, has taught at various graduate level programs including Barry University, Loyola University of
Chicago and the Johns Hopkins University.
Raul Machuca, PhD, LMHC, NCC is an Assistant professor of Counseling at Barry University, and a Diplomate of the Academy of
Cognitive Therapy. He is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and serves as the Clinical Supervisor for counseling services at the
Barry University Family CARE Center. He is a member of the planning team for SunServe’s clinical education programs.
Chris MacLellan, MA cand. , Coordinator of Senior Services at SunServe has over 10 years of personal LGBT Caregiving experience.
With a professional background in social work and crisis intervention, Chris advocates for LGBT Seniors and LGBT Caregiving issues
through his blog, 'The Purple Jacket'.
Wayne Pawlowski, LICSW, the former Director of Training for Planned Parenthood Federation of America is Education Ambassador,
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging Education
Mark Smith, PhD, LCSW, associate professor in Barry University’s School of Social Work, co-leads the Florida Chapter of the
International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG)
Gary Sullivan, LCSW , Director of Contracts for Broward House in Fort Lauderdale has worked in the field of Substance Abuse
treatment and HIV/AIDS service delivery care for over 30 years. He has lectured extensively on culturally appropriate and
competent services delivery to LGBTQ adults and youth, especially among those with co-occurring and other challenging conditions.
WORKSHOP SELECTION
Workshop rooms will be assigned to provide sufficient space in each workshop for all pre-registered participants. Please make
your selection with that in mind. Your advance selection of a particular workshop, however, does not mean that you cannot
change your mind and choose a different workshop at the Conference. But we do use the advance choice list to assist us in
determining room assignments.
ADA ACCOMMODATION
We will make every reasonable attempt to accommodate special needs. Please communicate those needs directly to SunServe by
e-mail to events@sunserve.org or by calling 954-764-5150 ext 111.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Full cancellation less a $10 processing fee is available through November 2, 2014.
LIABILITY STATEMENT
The conference schedule is subject to change without notice. SunServe is not responsible for losses experienced due to schedule
changes, weather or travel restrictions, loss or injury due to theft or negligence. Your registration indicates agreement with these
terms.
CE CREDIT
SunServe uploads CE credit information to the Florida CEBroker website for psychologists, school psychologists, clinical social
workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, ARNPs, RNs and LPNs. In order to receive CEs, participants
must sign in at the beginning of each session and complete an evaluation form at the end of each session. Certificates will be
distributed at the end of the session in exchange for a completed evaluation form. Partial credit is not available for any of these
workshops.
Addictions Professionals, however, must submit their proof of attendance to the Florida Certification Board on their own.
PY, MH, SW and MF participants in “Working, Living and Loving In the Same Community: Special Issues For LGBT Therapy” must
attend both sessions to receive credit for completion of Florida licensure requirements for “ethics and professional boundaries.”
REGISTRATION LINK FOR BOTH EVENTS BELOW
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ANNUAL MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN GROUP
October 17, 2014
Sunshine Cathedral MCC, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33015
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ADDICTION TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS
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November 7, 2014
Broward College South Campus, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024
https://www.regonline.com/QualityCare2014.
Registration is done separately for each event
If you intend to register for both programs you will be
able to apply the discount rate when registering for the
November 7th Conference
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