Meet the Masters

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Meet the Masters is a day-long professional development event featuring innovative presentations from Senior Fellows of The Meadows.
Schedule 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Sign-in, networking, and continental breakfast 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.: Welcome 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Presentation by Drs. Patrick and Stefanie Carnes 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.: Break 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Presentation by Dr. Shelley Uram 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.: Lunch provided by The Meadows 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.: Special guest talk 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Presentation by Dr. Jon Caldwell 3:30 – 3:45 p.m.: Break 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.: Presentation by Dr. Kevin McCauley
About the Presentations
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Sex Addiction as Emerging Science: What We Knew, What Has Been Discovered, and What Is Next by Patrick Carnes, PhD, CAS, and Stefanie Carnes, PhD, CSAT-S 
Early writing on sex addiction was dismissed as a cultural phenomenon by many in the scientific community and reviewed by some as an intriguing possibility. Over the past 30 years, serious research has brought an emerging coherence to sex addiction as a viable, helpful clinical theory and a strategic, timely element of addiction medicine. Reviewing the key moments of scientific clarity raises urgent questions for clinicians and all interested in public health. Addiction is our number one health problem, and sex addiction sheds light on its importance for both culture and species, for both addicts and their family members, and for all who work as therapists in the real world and their providing residential partners.
Learning Objectives After this presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify aspects of sex addiction and available resources for clinical practice. 2. Explain the impact of the Internet on children and adolescents. 3. Identify the importance of addressing addictions in general and sex addiction specifically.
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Essential Living: A Game Plan for Reclaiming our Essential Self by Shelley Uram, MD
Many people think that the key to happiness and fulfillment is having more money, greater career success, or a happy family. Yet, even if they achieve these things, they usually still find themselves unsatisfied, unhappy, and in an endless cycle of wanting more. Why is this? When we peel back the layers to reveal what we really want most in life, what remains are: a sense of peace, happiness, love, freedom, and connectedness. All too often we don’t realize this until the end of our lives, not knowing that we were actually born with an unlimited source for all these qualities at the very core of our being—the Essential Self.
Dr. Uram explains how our ancient survival brain mechanisms short-circuit our connection to our Essential Self beginning when we are children, which ultimately leads us away from who we really are and down a path of unnecessary suffering. We are conditioned by our brains to live in a state of fear and anxiety. Dr. Uram then provides readers with insightful self-assessment exercises, invaluable frameworks, and helpful tools to chart a personalized return to the Essential Self. By learning how to quiet the ancient survival brain and reclaim our essence, we can discover an unlimited wellspring of what will truly sustain and fulfill us. 
Learning Objectives After this presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify three of the deepest desires most people have but are usually not aware of. 2. Identify which part of the human brain best facilitates our reconnecting with our deepest needs/desires. 3. Identify two practices that most support this brain area.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Developmental Trauma, Attachment, and Addictive Disorders by Jon Caldwell, DO, PhD
Childhood maltreatment can profoundly influence human development, resulting in a variety of mental, emotional, and social challenges – including addictive disorders. Attachment theory is a useful framework for understanding how early relational experiences can have far-reaching effects. Developmental trauma and attachment disturbances can lead to deficits in nervous system regulation. Addictive behaviors can be seen as an attempt at short-term regulation, with long-term consequences. This presentation will explore the scientific linkages between trauma, attachment, and addiction, and will offer ideas on how to help clients restore the capacity to self-regulate through mindfulness and self-compassion.
Learning Objectives After this presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify general principles of attachment theory. 2. Describe how attachment theory can be used to better conceptuatlize childhood maltreatment. 3. Describe how mindfulness and self-compassion can help restore the capacity for self regulation.
3:45 - 5:15 p.m. Memo to Self: Protecting Sobriety with the Science of Safety by Kevin McCauley, MD
Early recovery can be a frightening time, but several groups of professionals have excellent success getting through the first year of sobriety and into long-term remission. This is the exciting new area of “Recovery Management” - the philosophy of organizing coordinated, integrated support systems around people seeking sobriety to help them begin, maintain, and strengthen their recovery. Kevin McCauley describes his experience observing the behaviors adopted and challenges faced by pilots and doctors in professional health programs. Using Recovery Management practices, it is possible to overcome the most difficult part of addiction: making choices with a broken choice system.
Learning Objectives After this presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. Define the elements and identify examples of Recovery Management, post-treatment support, and recovery-oriented systems of care. 2. Create an ongoing care plan, drawing from the concepts of Recovery Management and Impaired Professional Programs. 3. List the advantages and limitations of screening tests for drug and alcohol use.
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Cost and Registration Early bird registration until August 15, 2017: $80 per person Regular registration after August 15, 2017: $100 per person Registration will close on September 8, 2017
 
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6.0 Continuing Education Credits or NBCC Clock Hours available.
Please note you must register to receive a continuing education certificate. 6.0 CE credits or NBCC clock hours are available; no partial credit will be given. 
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The Meadows is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Meadows maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Course meets criteria for 6.0 hours of continuing education for psychologists. 
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The Meadows is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for for all aspects of the program. Provider #5687.
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This course has been approved by The Meadows, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6.0 CE. NAADAC Provider #62791, The Meadows is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Course addresses Counseling Services from NAADAC Counselor Skill Group.
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