Presenter Documents
The list of presenters and biographies is accurate as of date posted. However, this list may change up until the 10th World Congress. An addendum will be distributed on-site reflecting any changes after publication of the Proceedings.
Presenters are listed alphabetically by last name unless they requested otherwise. Then, scroll through the listings within that section.
Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
Memphis, Tennessee
Lisa Alex, PhD. is a Clinical Psychologist, currently in private practice, with a focus on assessment and psychotherapy with a diverse adult population. Dr. Alex is also a consultant with the Psychological Services Division of the Memphis Police Department. She is a member of the Crisis Support Team of Northwest TN. She has also worked as a human resources consultant, and has nine years of experience in community mental health. Clinical interests include: CISM, ethnic-cultural issues, and psychology in the workplace.
Cultural Competence in CISM
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT14”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Paw Prints On Our Hearts, Inc.
Cortlandt Manor, New York
Diane Anderson has worked as a Social Worker since 1988, serving an array of special populations. Ms. Anderson became involved in animal assisted therapy (AAT) in 1999. She is a Delta Society Pet Partner, Team Instructor & Evaluator. Since 2002 she has been an AACR Team Evaluator; she also chaired the Training & Certification Committee for HOPE AACR. In June 2001, Ms. Anderson co-founded Paw Prints On Our Hearts, Inc., a not-for-profit training people & their animals to become effective & responsible AAT teams.
Comparison of Attitudes toward Pets of Attendees and AAT Managers
Poster 3, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Proposed Quasi-Experimental Design to Test AACR with CISM Debriefing
Poster 4, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Reverend
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Guttenberg, New Jersey
Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley, Sr., DMin., DH, is the Director of Supervised Ministry and Associate Professor of Practical Theology, New Brunswick Theological Seminary; senior pastor of the Abundant Joy Community Church, Jersey City, NJ; a psychoanalytic psychotherapist; and co-editor of the book, Disaster Spiritual Care. He is the Vice President of Disaster Chaplaincy Services; Co-Chair, Instituto Latino de Cuidado Pastoral, Inc., New York, NY; and a board member of Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ.
Multi-faith Spiritual Care Response Teams: How They Work & Why They're Needed
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A6”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Director, Personnel Support Service
Irish Defence Forces
Dublin, Ireland
Ollie is a Lt Col in the Irish Defence Forces and a registered psychotherapist. He has served with UN Missions in Lebanon, Western Sahara, East Timor and Liberia. In 2007, Ollie served as the Deputy Military Advisor to the European Special Representative on Darfur. He has an MSc in Trauma Management. Ollie is an ICISF Approved Instructor and has conducted training in Ireland, England and Scotland. He is Chairman of the Irish Critical Incident Stress Network Ireland and is a member of the European Office Advisory group.
An Evaluation of CISM with the Irish Defence Forces on UN Duty Liberia
Plenary Session “SA5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 11:10am - 11:50am
Lead Clinician
PAR Foundation
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sam is the President of the PAR Foundation specializing in psychological crisis and disaster mental health services. He is licensed in Psychology and is a National Certified Gerontological Counselor. He completed an undergraduate internship on a gerontology unit in a state psychiatric hospital in Virginia. He is founder of the Tri-State CISM Team, Tri-State Suicide Postvention Response Team and the Tri-State School Crisis Support Cooperative, all in Chattanooga, TN. He is an Approved Instructor for 11 ICISF courses.
Crisis Intervention for the Elderly and Disabled
1-Day Pre-Congress Workshop “E”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Psychologist
Delaware County CISM
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Christine L. Blaine, PsyD earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from Hahnemann University. She is licensed and school certified, and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. Dr. Blaine has been adjunct professor at Immaculata College and West Chester University and has authored the “Shaping Children’s Behavior” parenting program. She is in private practice in Ridley Park, PA. Dr. Blaine has been a volunteer on the Delaware County CISM team since 1992.
The Influence of ""Grieving Style" in CISM Practice
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009
Owner/Director
The Counseling Team International
San Bernardino, California
Nancy K. Bohl, Ph.D. has worked in the field of Police and Fire Psychology since 1983. She is Director of The Counseling Team International and the Southern California Critical Incident Stress Management Team. She has responded to several disasters such as: TWA Flight 800, Oklahoma City bombing and the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Her team also responded to the California Wildfires of 2003 and more recently assisted the U.S. Forest Service in the loss of Engine 57 firefighters in the Esperanza Fire of 2006.
Esperanza Fire – Organization & Support Services
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A3”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Danish Army Operational Command
Copenhagen, Denmark
The use of ICISF Crisis Intervention Models in Hostage Takings or Other Crisis
Plenary Session “FR5”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 11:40am - 12:20pm
Clinical Social Worker
Burke County Public Schools
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Tina Brookes facilitates the Burke County ASSIST team responding to student/faculty deaths. She chairs the BCPS Safe Schools Task Force and volunteers with Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, Red Cross and NCCISM. She co-coordinates a CISM Regional Team, sits on the Burke County Homeland Security Task Force, and is an avid CISM instructor and presenter with schools, law enforcement, chaplains, and first responders regionally and at national conferences. She is an EdD student at ASU in Boone, NC. Tina is known for her high energy!
Sandbox to Playground: Introducing CISM to Schools
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A4”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Clinical Coordinator
Adventist Healthcare
Rockville, Maryland
Glenn Calkins, M.Div., LCSW, BCC is Clinical Coordinator for Adventist Healthcare in Rockville, MD. He has been active in Fire Service & EMS for 30 years. He is a Board Certified Chaplain and ACPE Certified Supervisor, as well as a licensed Social Worker. Glenn currently serves on the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue CISM Team and the American Red Cross national Crisis Response Team. He was activated for 5 air mishaps, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the attack on the World Trade Center, NYC in 2001.
Pastoral Crisis Intervention I and II
3-Day Pre-Congress Workshop “O”, Tuesday - Thursday, February 24 - 26, 2009
Captain
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Austin, Texas
Art Cardenas is a 24 year veteran of the Travis County Sheriff's Office. He has held supervisory positions in SWAT, Patrol, Homicide, and Corrections. Cardenas has been a member of the TCSO CISM Team since 1995 and has served as the CISM Peer Coordinator since 2000. Notable CISM deployments: New York after 9/11 attacks and the Columbia Shuttle Recovery in 2003. Deployed as member as TCSO SWAT Team to Branch Davidian Compound in 1993. Cardenas has a Master Peace Officer's License from TCLEOSE.
Critical Incident Stress Interventions for Communications Personnel
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Program Director
COP 2 COP, Vet 2 Vet-UBHC-UMDNJ
Piscataway, New Jersey
Ms. Castellano LPC, AAETS is Program Director for Cop 2 Cop and "Vet 2 Vet" and is an Approved Instructor for ICISF. She has honed her skills as an expert in critical incident stress management for first responders, receiving over 6 million dollars in DOD grants post 9/11/01 and Hurricane Katrina. Cherie co-authored Psychological Counterterrorism and World War IV with Dr. George Everly and The Ultimate Back-up with Dr. Jim Reese. She has taken "crisis lessons learned" to the military with new innovative approaches in 2008.
Warrior Spirit & Critical Incident Stress in the Military
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B2”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Psychologist
DynCorp International
Baghdad, Iraq
Michael Catalanello, PhD is a Health Psychologist assigned to DynCorp International’s Civilian Police and Border Enforcement Training Mission in Iraq. His current assignment has included providing CISM services, fitness for duty assessments, and consultation with State Department contractors living and working in a war zone. He has taught psychology courses at Asian University in Chonburi Province in Thailand.
Delivery of CISM Interventions in the Iraq Civilian Police (CIVPOL) Program
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C9”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clinical Director
State of Florida Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team
Tampa, Florida
Dr. Cohen is a practicing clinical psychologist and consultant, licensed in Florida. Since 1986 Dr. Cohen has been Clinical Director of the Tampa Bay Region Critical Incident Team. He has debriefed other debriefers, and has trained thousands of professionals in the technologies of managing traumatic stress. Dr. Cohen was also involved with the development of Florida’s Comprehensive Disaster Behavioral Health Response Plan and is also Clinical Director of its Disaster Behavioral Health Deployment Team.
Nuts and Bolts of Designing a Statewide Disaster Behavioral Health Response Plan
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C8”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Captain
California Highway Patrol
West Sacramento, California
Captain Susan Coutts is the commander of the Employee Assistance Unit of the California Highway Patrol with responsibility to deliver CISM services to the 11,000 members of the patrol. She commands the unit responsible for the Patrol's suicide prevention program, “Not One More”.
“Not One More!” California Highway Patrol's Suicide Solution
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “C”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Staff Care Advisor
World Vision International
Weetangera, Australia
Tony Culnane is a humanitarian aid worker. For the past 20 years, he has worked in Australia and Southeast Asia in community counseling, community development and emergency relief roles with international agencies including World Vision International (WVI), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank. His principal focus is psychosocial care and support to aid workers. Tony is currently Staff Care Advisor with WVI.
Challenges in Providing Staff Care for Humanitarian Aid Workers
Plenary Session “SA2”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:40am - 9:20am
Lieutenant
Blacksburg, VA Police Department
Blacksburg, Virginia
Kit Cummings is a 19 year veteran of the Blacksburg Police Department, currently as an administrative lieutenant. He is a former paramedic and life member of the Blacksburg Rescue Squad and a current volunteer firefighter with the Snowville Volunteer Fire Department. He has been a multi-discipline peer debriefer with Western Virginia EMS CISM Team since 1994, and area coordinator the New River Valley since 1998. In 2008, he was invited to join the SC Law Enforcement Assistance Program's group as a peer debriefer.
Virginia Tech: Lessons Learned After Tragedy
Afternoon Workshop “B10”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Consultant
Competence Company
Stockholm, Sweden
Born 1951, Graduate from the University of Umeå, Social Studies 1974. Mental health professional in forensic psychiatry 1975-84. Teacher at the Swedish Police Academy 1980-81. Internal consultant and HR in the Swedish Air Force and in the Stockholm Police department 1984-1988. Trainer and consultant at Gällöfsta, Centre for leadership and organizational development for the Swedish Defence. External consultant since 1993. Leader for the consultants network, Competence Company, with 80 members in Europe 1996 – present.
Tools for Team Training: Maintenance and Overhaul for Successful Teams
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Owner
The Psychological Services Group
Concord, California
Elizabeth Dansie is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Northern California. She is owner of the Psychological Services Group and responds frequently to the California Highway Patrol. She is an ICISF Approved Instructor and is contracted to provide CISM services to numerous law enforcement and fire agencies throughout Northern California.
“Not One More!” California Highway Patrol's Suicide Solution
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “C”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Colonel
Headquarters, UK Second Medical Brigade
Shropshire, United Kingdom
Martin Deahl is a Consultant Psychiatrist in the English National Health Service. He is also a Colonel in the UK Reserve Forces. He has deployed on operations four times and latterly commanded coalition medical forces in the south of Iraq in 1995. Dr Deahl has a special interest in Psychological Trauma and has published widely. He is an advisor to the Royal Air Force, National Director for the inpatient care of service personnel and prepares Field Hospitals for deployment on operations.
PTSD...Always What it Seems?
Evening Military Symposium “FRPM”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Behavioral Health Specialist
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (retired)
Aloha, Oregon
Tim has over 27 years of fire service experience in Oregon, where he just recently retired as the Behavioral Health Specialist with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. He is an internationally known speaker on human emotional crisis, grief, and staying happy and healthy in the emergency services professions. Tim has devoted his career to teaching emergency responders how to better serve the needs of emotionally traumatized people they may encounter at the scenes of injury or death. He is author of the book Scenes of Compassion.
Death Notification: Practical Skills for First Responders and Clinicians
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D9”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Doctor
On-Site Academy
Gardner, Massachusetts
Hayden Duggan founded the On-Site Academy in 1992, a non-profit residential and out-service treatment and training center for first responders. He is Deputy Chief of the Hubbardston Fire Department in Massachusetts, and an EMT-I. Hayden is the CISM team clinician for Boston EMS, Boston Police, and the Greater Lowell CISM teams. He coordinates staff services at the Massachusetts Fire Academy, and works with the Structural Firefighting program. Hayden has a B.A. and Ed.D. from Harvard University, and is a forensic psychologist.
From Battlefield to Street: One Uniform to Another
2-day pre-Congress Workshop “M”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 25 & 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
CISM with Returning Public Safety Combat Vets: RESTORE
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A9”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chief
California Highway Patrol
Sacramento, California
Lauren Dummer is a veteran of 34 years in law enforcement attaining the rank of Chief in the California Highway Patrol. She holds a bachelor’s from Cal State University, Long Beach. As commander of the Employee Assistance Unit she and her staff created, developed and trained nearly 11,000 CHP employees in the “Not One More” program. She is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the California Peace Officer Association and the National Association of Women in Law Enforcement Executives.
"Not One More!" California Highway Patrol's Suicide Solution
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “C”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
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President
National Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Eugene, Oregon
Cindy Ehlers, CTR, CTSS is Founder of Animal Assisted Crisis Response and President of National AACR. She has developed Animal Assisted Crisis Response training materials, created the first certification and standards for AACR teams and co-written standards of Practice for AACR. Cindy founded HOPE Crisis Response after assisting NOVA in providing animal assisted therapy with her Delta Society Pet Partner, Bear, in response to the tragic high school shooting May of 1998 in Springfield, OR.
Crisis Response Dogs: Extending care from the Rescued to the Rescuer
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B4”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Health Aide Program Support Counselor
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Bethel, Alaska
Carl Evans was a Child Life Specialist at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham, NC for 15 years prior to moving to Alaska in 2000. Carl was a counselor at the McCann Center, a residential adolescent inhalant treatment facility, of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. He became the Project Coordinator for a HRSA Special Project of National Significance five-year federal HIV grant that looked at ways to increase HIV testing in rural Alaska. That project introduced the 20-minute HIV rapid test to Alaska.
Delivery of CISM Services in Rural Alaska
Poster 8, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Chairman and CEO Emeritus
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Ellicott City, Maryland
ICISF Chairman and CEO Emeritus; Professor of Psychology, Loyola College (Affiliate Faculty); Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Faculty, Center for Public Health Preparedness, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Pastoral Crisis Intervention I and II
3-day pre-Congress Workshop “O”, Tuesday - Thursday, February 24 - 26, 2009, 8:00am – 6:00pm
The Changing Face of Crisis & Disaster Mental Health Intervention: A Competency-Based Update
1-day pre-Congress Workshop “A”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
The Importance of Crisis Training for Your Community and For the World
Plenary Session “FR1”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 8:30am - 9:10am
Resilience: the Final Frontier
Plenary Session “SA6”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 11:50am - 12:30pm
The Crossroads of Crisis Intervention History and Vision
Plenary Session “SU3”, Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:25am - 11:15am
Director CISM Services
Delaware County Pennsylvania CISM/EMA
Media, Pennsylvania
Lynn Ewing, MA, LPC is Program Coordinator for the Delaware County, Pennsylvania CISM Team, one of the Nation's first and highly active teams. Lynn's 23 full time years in the field also include serving on the staff of several major universities providing both undergraduate and graduate CISM related courses, serving as an ICISF Faculty member, ICISF Liaison and busy instructor for many ICISF courses. Her publications also include co-authorship of ICISF’s “Families and CISM: Developing a Comprehensive Program”.
The Influence of "Grieving Style" in CISM Practice
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Figley is the Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health at Tulane University. He was founder/director of the FSU Traumatology Institute. Among other achievements, the Institute created the Green Cross Projects, following the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. He established Green Cross Foundation and the Academy of Traumatology to support the emerging field of traumatology. Dr. Figley has written more than 186 scholarly works including 20 books and is considered one of the world’s experts on trauma and stress.
Non Traditional First Responders and Volunteers: Their Unique CISM Needs
Plenary Session “SA4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10:30am - 11:10am
Registered Nurse
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Registered nurse for 12 years, 11 of them in the Emergency Department at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Lead facilitator for CISM Team in the ED since 2004 while simultaneously becoming part of the New Jersey State Team. Became an ICISF Approved Instructor in 2008 for “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” and “Group Crisis Intervention” and is presently working with the AtlantiCare administration and CISM Team to initiate hospital-wide education on CISM at the unit base. She is married and has 5 children, ages 2 – 16.
CISM: Empower Staff to Create a Culture of Caring & Improve Quality of Care
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A8”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
CEO
Corporate Crisis Management
Tampa, Florida
Diane F. Fojt is the CEO of Corporate Crisis Management, Inc., a Florida based company specializing in Crisis/Disaster Planning, Training, Response and Management. Currently, Diane is the Operations Director for the Florida Crisis Consortium and oversees all behavioral health assessment team deployments during times of mass disaster. Diane was one of the co-authors of Florida’s Comprehensive Disaster Behavioral Health Response Plan which was the first of its kind in the US.
Nuts and Bolts of Designing a Statewide Disaster Behavioral Health Response Plan
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C8”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chaplain
U.S. Army Fort Dix
Fort Dix, New Jersey
CH (COL) David Forden, MDiv, was ordained as a minister in the American Baptist Churches of the USA in 1973. In his civilian life he is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for 25 years in Bakersfield, California. He is currently an Installation Chaplain, serving Mobilizing and De-mobilizing Soldiers and the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Dix, NJ. Chaplain Forden and his wife Ann have been married since 1980. Together they have raised two children, their daughter Cambria and their son Graham.
Returning Home from War: the Beginning of Reintegration at Fort Dix, NJ
Evening Military Symposium “FRPM”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Reintegration Officer In Charge (OIC)
U.S. Army
Edgewood, Maryland
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Michael Gafney is in charge of the Reintegration of combat veterans of the Maryland Army National Guard following their return from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Reintegration has been a part of Maryland's Deployment Cycle Support (DCS) effort since 2005. LTC Gafney is also the State Aviation Medicine Officer. He is assigned to the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB).
MD National Guard's Reintegration Program: Preliminary Findings
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT12”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Principal Investigator
Department of Psychology, National University of Ireland at Maynooth
Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland
Sharon Gallagher was awarded a psychology degree at NUI Galway and a Higher Diploma in Health Psychology at the University of Southampton. She was subsequently awarded with a Masters degree (1.1) in psychology at NUI Maynooth in the area of Critical Incident Stress in the ambulance service. She worked in programme development with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council from 2001–2007, after which she was commissioned by the National Ambulance CISM Committee to undertake a three-year research project on CISM in Ireland.
Irish National Ambulance Service Stress Study 2008: Findings and future research
Poster 11, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Regional Peer Coordinator/Member Assistance Program
Pennsylvania State Police
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Corporal Shawn H. German is a 23-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police. Corporal German is currently assigned as the Southeast Regional Peer Coordinator in the Member Assistance Program since 2004. Corporal German served in patrol, was a Criminal Investigator, and Certified Physical Fitness and Firearms Instructor during his career.
PA State Police Member Assistance Program Response to the Amish School Shooting
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D1”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Independent Consultant in Psychological Trauma Management
Belfast, United Kingdom
Marion Gibson began her career as a nurse and then trained as a social worker, working in both hospital and community settings. Dealing with trauma has been central to all her practice. Marion is an ICISF Approved Instructor, an Accredited Counselor, the author of Order from Chaos - Responding to traumatic incidents and lectures globally on trauma subjects. Marion is a retired Director of Staffcare (an EAP) which she helped found. She is a member/trainer for British Red Cross Society Psychological Support Team and the International Christian Maritime Association.
Developing CISM Training to Meet the Needs of the International Market
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D7”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Social Work Department Chair
New Trier High School
Evanston, Illinois
Thomas Golebiewski is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in practice for 30 years and is Chair of the Social Work Department at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL. In this position he has served in multiple roles as a department supervisor, clinician, and on the leadership team. He is Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Golebiewski is certified as a provider for the Lake County Domestic Violence Intervention Program. He is a founding member of the New Trier Township Community Response Network.
Community Teams: Building Partnerships, Relationships & Structures
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT13”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Instructor, ICISF
Billerica, MA Police Department
Billerica, Massachusetts
Thomas Greenhalgh is a Lt. in the Billerica, Ma. Police Department, the Executive Director of National Public Safety Solutions, a former full-time firefighter/paramedic in Hyannis, MA, a Dive Instructor, and Co-Director of the Greater Lowell CISM Team, as well as a registered paramedic. He is an ICISF Approved Instructor, and TFT (Diagnostic Level RCT), and a member of the ATPT Trauma Relief Committee and the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee of the American Heart Assoc. Tom is an MSW candidate at Salem State College.
From Battlefield to Street: One Uniform to Another
2-day pre-Congress Workshop “M”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 25 & 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
CISM with Returning Public Safety Combat Vets: RESTORE
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A9”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Director
Killology Research Group, LLC
Jonesboro, Arkansas
One of the world’s foremost experts and speakers on the psychology of conflict. Army Ranger, West Point Psychology Professor, author of the Pulitzer nominated books: On Killing, and Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill, and the new book, On Combat. Has written numerous encyclopedia entries and an entry in The Oxford Companion to American Military History. Presented papers to the AMA, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Psychological Association. Testified before House and Senate committees.
The Bulletproof Mind
1-day pre-Congress Workshop “F”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
School Guidance Counselor
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, Ohio
Carl E. Grueninger has worked as a school guidance counselor and science teacher in the Cincinnati Public Schools since 1978. From 2000 to the present, he has worked at Gilbert A. Dater High School, a 7th-12th grade college preparatory school. Prior to that, he was a school guidance counselor at a grade 6-8 middle school, Lafayette Bloom Middle School, from 1988-2000. Previous to being a counselor he was a teacher of Biology and General Science Teacher at Withrow High School.
CISM in a School Setting Following Police Shooting of an Adolescent
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Johns Hopkins University/Division of Public Safety Leadership
Columbia, Maryland
Dr. Christina Harnett is a licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Johns Hopkins University, Division of Public Safety Leadership. She holds the rank of Major in the Maryland Defense Force, 10th Medical Regiment through which she initially became involved in the Maryland National Guard Reintegration Program. Dr. Harnett has participated in all phases of Maryland's program and authored the Resilience Module used in training. In addition, she has extensive clinical and teaching experience.
MD National Guard's Reintegration Program: Preliminary Findings
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT12”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Counselor
Greater Goteborg Fire and Rescue Department
Tollered, Sweden
Born 1958. Firefighter and Paramedic since 1981. Works today in personnel division in the Fire department of Goteborg. Team coordinator for FD CISM-team.
Tools for Team Training: Maintenance and Overhaul for Successful Teams
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “G”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Battalion Chief
Baltimore City Fire Department
Clarksville, Maryland
After graduating from the University of Maryland with a business degree, Frank followed his heart into the Baltimore City Fire Department where he is currently a battalion chief duly tasked as a suppression chief in the downtown district and with special operations response oversight citywide. For the past 10 years, Frank has served the members of his department as a CISM team peer counselor. He has been involved with numerous CISM activations including several line-of-duty deaths and protracted incidents.
Sustaining a CISM Team over Time
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C1”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Director of Staff Care
World Vision International
Federal Way, Washington
Michael Hegenauer is a humanitarian aid worker. His primary interest is in delivering psychosocial care to aidworkers and children that live in especially difficult circumstances. He lived for 23 years in Southeast Asia where he worked in community development & emergency relief for several aid organizations. For the past 16 years he has worked for World Vision. He is currently Director of Staff Care to the World Vision partnership. He is married to Ellen-Charity and has two young sons, Jet & JJ.
Challenges in Providing Staff Care for Humanitarian Aid Workers
Plenary Session “SA2”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:40am - 9:20am
Sr. Victim Witness Counselor
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Austin, Texas
Kelly Hibbs is a Senior Victim Witness Counselor with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and is the Co-Coordinator of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team. She has developed a Reintegration Program for officers returning from combat. Kelly serves on the Executive Committee of the Austin/Travis County Victim Services and is a member of the Texas Victim Services Association.
Critical Incident Stress Interventions for Communications Personnel
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Instructor
Danish Army Operational Command
Copenhagen, Denmark
Captain Peter Ilsted Holm-Larsen has the leading responsibility for the implementation of ICISF crisis intervention models in the Danish defence with focus on hostage takings and other crises. He has participated in training conducted by ICISF instructors in both USA and Denmark and is a specialist on the subject of stress management and survival in hostage situations.
The use of ICISF Crisis Intervention Models in Hostage Takings or Other Crisis
Plenary Session “FR5”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 11:40am - 12:20pm
School Psychologist
Prince Georges County Public School System
Millersville, Maryland
Robert leads the Trauma Management Committee of Prince Georges County Public Schools School Psychology Department. He has presented at numerous conferences on the special issues with educating children with trauma histories. He has degrees in school psychology and public health from Johns Hopkins University. Robert has over 25 years of experience in stateside as well as the Department of Defense School System. He recently received a lifetime service award from the Maryland General Assembly for his work with children.
Decreasing PTSD in the Victims and Families of Traumatic Military Events
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D6”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Sergeant
Winnipeg Police Service
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
G. Paul Isaak has been a member of the Winnipeg Police Service for the past 22 years and has worked as a uniform officer and undercover drug investigator. He spent 10 years in the forensic identification unit where he received two promotions. For the past five years, Paul has been assigned as the Service’s Wellness Officer. He oversees the Post Critical Incident Program, various wellness initiatives and related training for the Police Service which is comprised of 1,325 sworn officers and 357 civilian staff members.
Critical Incident Support – Getting It Right - Everybody Wins!
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT11”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
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President
Peer Support Networks, Inc.
Somers, New York
Paul Jockimo is a veteran of 25 years in emergency services, currently employed as a Training Officer for the Westchester County (NY) Dept. of Emergency Services. Paul has been an ICISF Approved Instructor since 1998 and a Faculty member since 2001. A co-author of the ICISF "Line of Duty Death: Preparing the Best for the Worst" curriculum, he has responded to, and consulted on, numerous of LODDs internationally. The subject of a 1974 best selling book, Paul brings his unique life experience to his teaching style.
Line of Duty Death Strategic Planning Workshop
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “I”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Executive Director
The Metro CISM Team
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sue Johnston, LICSW, is the Executive Director of The Metro CISM Team in Minneapolis, MN. She is also a psychotherapist in private practice, with a specialty in adult and child psychotraumatology. A founding member of the United and Children’s Hospitals CISM Team, she has 13 years experience in implementing CISM interventions, including deployment to Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina and coordinating the CISM response to the 35W bridge collapse (Minneapolis) in August, 2007.
The 35W Bridge Collapse: CISM Lessons Learned
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A2”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Using Technology to Expedite Team Responses
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D10”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Associate Director Counseling Office
Fire Department of New York
New York, New York
Diane Kane is Assistant Director of Counseling FDNY and Adjunct Professor at Hunter College School of Social Work. She developed and implemented trauma response programs for first responders and families following 9/11 and works with military firefighters and EMTs pre and post deployment. Publications include FDNY Crisis Counseling: Innovative Responses to Firefighters, Families and Communities (Wiley) and Healing Together: A Couple's Guide to Coping with Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress ( Harbinger-in press).
Til Trauma Do Us Part: Protecting the Marriages of First Responders and Military
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C7”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registered Nurse
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
New Gretna, New Jersey
Maureen Kane has been a Registered Nurse for 27 years, working in the Emergency Dept for 23 years. She has been a New Jersey State Team and Emergency Dept. CISM facilitator for four years. She became an ICISF Approved Instructor in “Group Crisis Intervention” and “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” in 2008, and is part of a team that is initiating Unit Based CISM for AtlantiCare health professionals. She plans to train co-workers this year. Maureen is a BLS Instructor and Safe Sitter Instructor.
CISM: Empower Staff to Create a Culture of Caring & Improve Quality of Care
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A8”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Public Health Analyst
US Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
Rachel Kaul is a clinical social worker and received her training at the University of Michigan Health Systems working with adults, children and families impacted by trauma. Ms. Kaul serves as a senior analyst for the Center for Mental Health Services Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Services Branch of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). She has published articles and chapters on trauma, disaster mental health, crisis intervention, and provider self-care.
Federal Resources for Crisis Responders and Teams
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT6”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Death Notification: Practical Skills for First Responders and Clinicians
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D9”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Social Worker
Mercy Behavioral Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ms. Kearney is a clinical social worker with extensive experience in crisis and disaster response. She currently works as a component service director for Mercy Behavioral Health and as an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Social Work at Carlow University. Ms. Kearney has been a member of the Pittsburgh CISM Team for over 20 years and currently serves as the team clinical director.
Crisis on Campus: Essential Considerations for CISM teams
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B1”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mental Health Coordinator
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Los Angeles, California
Anne is licensed in the states of California and Oregon as a Marriage and Family Therapist serving in the field of mental health since 1992. She received two Masters Degrees from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Anne has extensive clinical experience working with trauma, grief, and loss; resiliency training and stress management; addictive behaviors; anger management; and relationship issues. She serves as a consultant, trainer, public speaker, program manager and coordinates two Peer-Based support teams.
Esperanza Fire – Organization & Support Services
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A3”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Psychologist
NSW State Emergency Service Australia
Milsons Point, New South Wales, Australia
Monica has been involved in CISM since 1989. She won the Director General’s Award for Excellence in the field of CISM in Schools in NSW in 1992 for developing a modified CISM program in schools. After several years with professional and volunteer fire fighters of her state, she was appointed Clinical Director of CISP in the NSW SES in 2002. This Program won a major state award in 2007. She is a member of the Management Committee of the CISMFA and an Approved Instructor in several ICISF Programs.
CISM – Psychological Injury Risk Management
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C2”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Psychologist
Kantu Consultants
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Paul is a fully licensed clinical prsycholgist who has worked in Community Mental Health settings and private practice. Paul helped to form on the first community based Crisis Response Teams in Michigan in 1985. He continues to participate with this team. Paul has helped to establish crisis response plans and trained school personnel in the west Michigan Area. Paul is a co-author of the book, Practical Concepts and Training Techniques for Crisis Intervention Teams. He has presented at numerous conferences and workshops.
Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams
2-day Pre-Congress Workshop “L”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 25 & 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Post Action Staff Support (PASS) & other Activities For the Care of a CISM Team
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A5”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Professor of Psychology
Loyola College in Maryland
Sparks, Maryland
Dr. Jeffrey M. Lating earned his B.A. from Swarthmore College, his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, and his postdoctoral fellowship from Johns Hopkins. He was the chief psychologist and director of clinical training (DCT) at the Union Memorial Hospital, and is currently a professor and DCT at Loyola College in Maryland. He has co-edited and co-authored three books in the areas of stress and posttraumatic stress and was the inaugural managing editor of the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health (IJEMH).
Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support & Group Crisis Intervention
3-day pre-Congress Workshop “N”, Tuesday - Thursday, February 24 - 26, 2009, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Grant Wood AEA CISM Team Coordinator
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Katy’s involvement and training in the CISM model began in 1997 as part of the St. Luke’s Hospital crisis management team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been a member of the Grant Wood Area Education Team since its inception in 1999 serving on the leadership team, as the Clinical Consultant (2007-08) and currently as the Team Coordinator. As a team member she has responded to several crisis events at schools each year. She responded to seven events in the 2007-2008 school year, serving as the on-site team leader.
Creating and Maintaining a Multi-School Based CISM Team: Lessons and Tools
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “H”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Investigator
Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Occupational/Professional Regulation
Floyd, Virginia
Libby Legg is a retired lieutenant from the Roanoke Police Department. After 14 years, first as a patrol officer and then sergeant, she became the first female lieutenant in the history of the Roanoke PD. Libby joined the WVEMS CISM Team in 1992, welcoming the opportunity to help first responders. She lives in Floyd, Virginia with her husband, assorted farm critters and feels her greatest accomplishment is her three children, who are all in the process of saving the world, one patient or one call at a time.
Virginia Tech: Lessons Learned After Tragedy
Afternoon Workshop “B10”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Research Chemist
Bend Research Inc.
Powell Butte, Oregon
Kim Lightley was a surviving USFS Prineville Hotshot crewmember from the July 6th, 1994 Storm King Mountain Fire in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. After coping with PTSD, Kim has gained a new level of strength and is an advocate for taking care of surviving co-workers following critical incidents. She is actively encouraging agencies to incorporate the CISM system in pre-incident planning. Other interests include human factors and the decision making process when stress, fear and panic enter the equation.
Journey to Recovery Following Storm King Mountain
Plenary Session “SU1”, Sunday, March 1, 2009, 8:45am - 9:25am
Liaison
NH Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team
Littleton, New Hampshire
Mark Lindberg, PhD, is Liaison for the New Hampshire Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team. He has been a therapist, university professor, city manager, city counselor, and consultant to a wide variety of clients, from the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to President Carter’s National Commission on Neighborhoods. His current work includes CISM, psychotherapy, disaster planning and response, training and consulting.
Layers of Community Resilience: A Model for Disaster Planners
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
National Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Eugene, Oregon
Amy J. Linder has been involved in the fire service for over 15 years, serving in the rank of firefighter, engineer, lieutenant, EMT, and deputy fire marshal. Amy has been delivering a fire safety program featuring a Dalmatian, Cody, for the last three years and is actively involved in therapy dog work and Animal Assisted Crisis Response. Amy and Cody are certified as a Type I, national crisis response team and responded to Northern Illinois University in February, 2008 following the tragic campus shootings.
Crisis Response Dogs: Extending care from the Rescued to the Rescuer
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B4”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Being an experienced clinical psychologist and the head of the corporate clinical psychology services, Dr. Rosalie Lo has extensive experience in handling disasters and providing crisis intervention to health care workers. She also provides consultation to managers and department heads on ways to handle different staff problems. She is a certified traumatologist and Approved Instructor of courses on crisis intervention, who organizes related training courses for different organizations.
Psychological Services in the Disaster Context -- Sichuan Earthquake
Plenary Session “FR2”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:10am - 9:50am
Vice President
National Animal Assisted Crisis Response
Crete, Nebraska
Gale Lothrop has been involved in the field of Animal Assisted Crisis Response for five years. She started her own organization in Nebraska, working diligently to expose this new modality to other disaster relief organizations in the state. She is now actively involved with National Animal Assisted Crisis Response as Vice President, approved AACR evaluator, certified team and certified team leader. She also assists in coordinating disaster response and deployment efforts for AACR.
Crisis Response Dogs: Extending care from the Rescued to the Rescuer
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B4”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Social Worker
PHSA: BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Linda MacNutt, MSW, RSW, coordinated the Providence Health Care Cumulative & Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CCISM) from 2000-2008. A member of ICISF, NOVA and TIRA, her current CISM focus is related to the psycho-social risks and interventions following the health care providers’ primary and secondary exposure during a pandemic influenza. A proponent of a model of service continuum her interest includes the exploration of a standardized assessment and appropriate referral following early intervention.
CISM Follow Up: A Standardized Assessment for Triage and Referral
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT7”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sustaining Health Care Professionals during Pandemic Influenza
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C3”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chairman of the Board, Emeritus
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Severn, Maryland
For over 20 years, Dr. Mark Maggio has been a national and international crisis intervention trainer and consultant and a direct provider of crisis intervention services in hundreds of incidents nationwide. He is the author of articles on crisis intervention, workplace violence, domestic violence, suicide, and resiliency and trauma. Dr. Maggio is ICISF’s Chairman of the Board, Emeritus and is an ICISF approved instructor for five courses. He holds a PhD in human development from the Univ. of Maryland in College Park.
ICISF Chairman of the Board and President’s Reports
Plenary Session “SA1”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:00am – 8:40am
Research Director
UMBC/EHS
Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Maguire is the Director of the Center for Emergency Education and Disaster Research at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County as well as an administrator and faculty member in the Department of Emergency Health Services where he coordinates and teaches in the EHS management master's degree program. His 23 publications include articles and book chapters in the areas of epidemiology, workforce safety, policy, management and preparedness. He is a former NYC paramedic. http://userpages.umbc.edu/~maguire/
Occupational Risks Among Emergency Services
Poster 12, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Psychologist
The University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio
John Malacos, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology at The University of Findlay as well as a licensed Psychologist in private practice. He graduated in 1974 with a doctoral degree from Michigan State University in counseling psychology and has worked at various universities and mental health centers. He specializes in helping those with mood and anxiety disorders.
A Community's Collaborative Response to a 100 Year Flood
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT8”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
CISM Program Coordinator
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Bethel, Alaska
Louis Mallette has worked as a behavioral health clinician for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, in Southwestern Alaska, since June 2003. He has coordinated the Bethel Area CISM team since its inception in March 2007. Louis graduated from high school in Kalskag, Alaska, in 1992. After serving in the Army as a truck driver at Fort Bragg, NC, he graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (BA, Psychology), and Alaska Pacific University (MS, Counseling Psychology).
Delivery of CISM Services in Rural Alaska
Poster 8, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Co-Ordinator Volunteer and Staff Support
NSW State Emergency Service Australia
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Gina has worked in SES since 1990 and been the Co-Ordinator Volunteer and Staff Support since 2003. She won the Director General’s Commendation for service for her dedication to volunteer support in 2005. Gina presents on behalf of Peter Kueffer from Victoria SES.
Line of Duty Death - When it's One of Your Own
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B9”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Managing Director
Royal Marines Stress Trauma Programme
Portsmouth, Hants, United Kingdom
Cameron March MBE Royal Marines (Retired) is the Director of the Royal Marines Stress Trauma Programme at the Royal Naval Fleet Headquarters, in Portsmouth, UK. He served for over 34 years in the Royal Marines. In 1996 he developed a combat stress strategy for the Royal Marines. Since then he has consulted with many organizations. In May 2001, his achievements in the field of traumatic stress were recognized when he was made a ‘Member of the British Empire’ by Her Majesty the Queen.
Creating Individual and Team Resiliency
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B3”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Executive Director
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Alexandria, Virginia
In 2000 Will Marling was trained by NOVA in crisis response and brought that added dimension to his skill set and experience base in responding to people in crisis. While living in and studying the culture of the Republic of Ireland, Marling was appointed as Interim Executive Director for The NOVA in July 2007. In April 2008, the NOVA Board of Directors made his position permanent. Residing in Alexandria, Virginia, Marling enjoys domestic tranquility with his wife Cheryl and their two children Kate (12) and Alex (9).
Crime’s Unique Contribution to Stress, Trauma and Coping
Plenary Session “SA3”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 9:20am - 10:00am
Manager, Member Assistance Program
Pennsylvania State Police
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Corporal Govan A. Martin, III, is a 24 year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police. Corporal Martin became Manager of the Member Assistance Program (an internal Employee Assistance Program for the Pennsylvania State Police) in 2000. Corporal Martin started the Law Enforcement Employee Assistance Program Conference in 2006 for State Police agencies, along with the FBI, to build a cooperative network among Law Enforcement EAP agencies to better assist personnel from their respective Departments.
PA State Police Member Assistance Program Response to the Amish School Shooting
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D1”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Assistant Professor of Chaplaincy/Pastoral Counseling
Denver Seminary
Littleton, Colorado
Rev. Dr. Jan McCormack, BCC, is the Assistant Professor of Chaplaincy/Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy Mentoring Director at Denver Seminary, CO. An ABCUSA minister and USAF chaplain (Ret), she has written and presented widely on the topics of chaplaincy, counseling, crisis/trauma and Brief Counseling as well as been consultant/trainer for the military, BGTC, ACPE, APC, MCA & an ICISF Approved Instructor. Jan co-authored, The Work of the Chaplain. Her Denver Seminary CISM team responds to Higher Education and Religious Institution incidents.
Personal Resilience – Pre and Post Compassion Fatigue
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D2”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Clinical Psychotherapist / Trauma Psychotherapist
STRS: Severn Trauma Relief Services / Georgian CISM Team
Washago, Ontario, Canada
Clinical psychotherapist Trish McCracken works with individuals, couples, families, and workplace/community groups. She works with adults, adolescents and children. Ms. McCown specializes in trauma and family therapy, and is a Level 2 trained provider of EMDR. As a volunteer MH member of the Georgian CISM Team, she provides CISM interventions and serves as the North-End coordinator. She is an ICISF Approved Instructor for the “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” course and has her CTS. She provides services for rural and urban residents.
Supporting Traumatized Communities with Family CISM
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C10”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Commander
US Army Medical Research Unit-Europe
Heidelberg, Germany
MAJ Dennis McGurk is the Commander of the US Army Medical Research Unit-Europe, Heidelberg, Germany. He was commissioned in 1994 and received his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Texas Tech University in 2001. Major McGurk is an investigator on the WRAIR Land Combat Study Project, the Battlemind Training System Studies and was the Senior Scientist on Mental Health Advisory Teams in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and has presented at numerous conferences.
Research and Application of Battlemind Psychological Debriefing (modification of CISD)
Evening Military Symposium “FRPM”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Reverend
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
Roderick McNidder has a background in education, parish ministry and full time hospital chaplaincy, leading to a full time post as Critical Incident Stress Management Coordinator for NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
CISM and Staff Care in the National Health Service in Scotland
Poster 6, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
President
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tom McSherry, MC is President of ICISF. He is also the owner and President of Crisis Preparation and Recovery, Inc (CPR), In the past 18 years, he has performed hundreds of individual and group CISM interventions and trainings, nationally, and internationally for emergency services’ personnel, businesses, and voluntary organizations. Tom has 25 years of experience in emergency disaster services; which he began as a firefighter/EMT. He is also adjunct faculty for FEMA and is an ICISF approved instructor of 10 courses.
“Now what do I do?” or “What the H*** just happened?”
Afternoon workshop “B7”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
ICISF Chairman of the Board and President’s Reports
Plenary Session “SA1”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:00am – 8:40am
Founder and President
National Veteran's Foundation
Los Angeles, California
Shad Meshad is President and Founder of the National Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing crisis management, referral and information services for veterans and families since 1987. Mr. Meshad is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who served as a psych officer in Vietnam. His book Captain for Dark Mornings is about that experience. Meshad founded and directed the Vietnam Veterans Re-Socialization Unit at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles. In 1979, he founded the Vet Center Out Reach Program.
Acknowledging and Understanding the Invisible Wounds of War
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
School Psychologist
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ron Miller has been a school psychologist with Cincinnati Public Schools since August 1988. He is currently the Clinical Director of Cincinnati Public Schools Critical Incident Stress Management Team. He is also an ICISF Approved Instructor for “Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support”, “Group Crisis Intervention”, and “Managing School Crises from Theory to Application”.
CISM in a School Setting Following Police Shooting of an Adolescent
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Critical Support Staff
Restoration House Ministries
Manchester, New Hampshire
Bob Miller, pastor for 31 & crisis management 26 years, founded Dyersburg, TN Police Chaplains & Crisis Support Team in TN. Relocating to New England, Miller anticipates supporting emergency service & church personnel in crisis. He holds ICISF Certificates of Specialized Training in Spiritual Care & Emergency Services. Bob is an ICISF Approved Instructor for several courses & holds membership with the ICPC, AACC, AAETS/NCCM, ATSS, and ICISF. Bob & Carol, a LMFT, have three grown children (Rachel,Joel, & Benjamin).
Building Partnerships: the CISM Model in a Faith-Based Ministry
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C6”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
President Emeritus
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Woodbine, Maryland
Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, is Clinical Professor of Emergency Health Services, University of Maryland, and President Emeritus of ICISF. A former firefighter/paramedic, he developed a comprehensive, systematic, integrated and multi-component crisis intervention program (CISM.) Author of 250 articles and 10 books on stress and crisis, he is also a reviewer for JAMA and the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health. The United Nations has appointed him to the UN Department of Safety and Security Working Group on Stress.
Advanced Group Crisis Intervention
2-day pre-Congress Workshop “K”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 25 & 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
The Importance of Crisis Training for Your Community and For the World
Plenary Session “FR1”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 8:30am - 9:10am
The Crossroads of Crisis Intervention History and Vision
Plenary Session “SU3”, Sunday, March 1, 2009, 10:25am - 11:15am
President/Owner
Emergency Management Consultants
Washingtonville, New York
Douglas J. Mitchell, MPA, Lt. (Ret.) FDNY, a member of ICISF’s faculty, is an Approved Instructor for several courses and has additionally authored two specialty courses, “CISM: When Disaster Strikes: Linking Emergency Management with Stress Management” and “Domestic Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A CISM Perspective.” Mr. Mitchell serves as the “On-Scene Disaster Coordinator” for the ICISF and has provided consultation, advice, interventions and training before, during and after major disasters around the country.
The Walking Wounded - 911 Attacks Still Killing
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT9”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Assistant Director/Clinical Sport Psychologist
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland
Dr. Jessica Mohler is a clinical sport psychologist and Assistant Director of the Midshipmen Development Center at the United States Naval Academy. She previously served as an active-duty psychologist in the US Navy. Dr. Mohler earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Loyola College in Maryland and her master’s degree in kinesiology (sport & exercise psychology) from University of Maryland. She provides performance psychology consultation to military personnel, developing and elite athletes, coaches, and medical staff.
Crisis Intervention in Sport
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Associate Director
NJ Center for Rehabilitation of Torture Victims
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Eugene Packer, Ph.D. is the Associate Director of the NJ Center for Rehabilitation of Torture Victims. He pioneered many of the techniques he now uses when he was employed in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the V.A. Hospital in the Bronx, NY in 1977. Dr. Packer has completed the “Group Crisis Intervention” course, and also holds certificates from the National Association of Forensic Counselors and the International Trauma Studies Program.
A Longitudinal Study of Trauma Survivors after Treatment
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT10”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Chaplain
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Rev. Naomi Paget, DMin, BCC, BCETS is a crisis interventionist and FBI Chaplain. Author of Disaster Relief Chaplaincy and The Work of the Chaplain, Dr. Paget is a member of the ARC Spiritual Response Team, Adjunct Professor at Denver Seminary and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, disaster relief chaplain trainer and curriculum writer for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, and ICISF Approved Instructor. Clinical practice includes CISM intervention/consultation for numerous agencies and the faith based community.
Spiritual Care and Pandemic—Awareness, Preparation, and Implementation
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B5”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Psychologist
Intermountain Health Care and SkyWest Airlines
Sandy, Utah
Angie Panos, PhD, is the Coordinator and Clinical Director of the Intermountain Health Care CISM Team. She is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Panos has provided consultation, nationally and internationally, to over 100 organizations affected by effects of trauma, disaster, or war. Dr. Panos holds a Board Certification and Diplomate as an expert in traumatic stress. She received an Award for Meritorious Service (AAMFT-1991), recognizing her work with the victims of the Altaview Hostage Siege.
Creating Individual and Team Resiliency
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B3”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Police Officer
Metro CISM Team
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Michael Passig is a police officer and Lead Coordinator for the Metro CISM Team, based in Minneapolis, MN. He has been a member of the Metro CISM Team for four years and has been instrumental in implementing technology for many of the team’s activities. This has included an internet-based call out system and utilizing the team website to keep materials up to date and available to all members.
Using Technology to Expedite Team Responses
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D10”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Assistant Professor
Northern IL University
DeKalb, Illinois
Debra Pender, PhD, LCPC, NCC has served as the Clinical Director of the Southern IL CISM team for 20 years. Dr. Pender served as a faculty liaison/crisis consultant during the February 14, 2008 incident at Northern Illinois University, where she is an Asst. Professor in Counseling. She received the 2008 “Group Practice Award” given by the Association for Specialists in Group Work, a division of the American Counseling Association. Deb is an active researcher in the CISM field.
The Northern Illinois University Response to the 2/14 Shooting
Plenary Session “FR4”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 11:00am - 11:40am
Planning, Performing and Processing: Best Practices in CISM Group Work
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A7”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Firefighter, Paramedic, CISM Coordinator
City of Johnston City Fire Department
Johnston City, Illinois
Dan Pender, EMTP/Firefighter, is the Peer Coordinator for the Southern IL CISM team. Dan is certified as an Illinois EMS lead instructor as well as a Fire Instructor I. He also serves on the IL Network of CISM teams. Dan has served as trainer for many rural fire and EMS departments and teaches First Aid and Safety courses for school children through the Save-A-Life Foundation.
Planning, Performing and Processing: Best Practices in CISM Group Work
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A7”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Psychologist
American Group Psychotherapy Association
Northport, New York
Dr. Phillips is an Adjunct Professor of Doctoral Psychology Program at L.I.U., NY, and Postdoctoral Group Training, Adelphi University, NY. Her trauma work includes direct service, consultation and training. As outreach co-chair of AGPA, she has given testimony before Congress for the needs of military and their families. Publications include Public Mental Health Service Delivery Protocols: Group Interventions for Disaster Preparedness and Response (2008) and Healing Together: A Couple's Guide to Coping with Trauma and PTSD.
Til Trauma Do Us Part: Protecting the Marriages of First Responders and Military
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C7”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Team Leader, HOPE and PATH Programs
Centerstone Associates
Clarksville, Tennessee
Barbara Polidura, MS, serves as the team leader for Centerstone's HOPE and PATH programs, which deal with homeless or about-to-become homeless people. HOPE addresses substance abuse and dual diagnosis, while PATH focuses on mental illness and homelessness. Previously, Barbara worked as Critical Incident Counselor for Centerstone, delivering services to victims of crime under the Victims of Crime Act. She holds a BS in Psychology from APSU and a MS in Human Services from Murray State. She is a member of ICISF and the AAETS.
After the Debriefing: A Look at Services Available to Victims of Crime
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B6”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
CEO
Kantu Consultants LLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dennis is a licensed social worker who helped to form one of the first community CISM teams, as well as a team for first responders. Dennis was also one of the founding members of the Michigan Crisis Response Association. Dennis is recognized as a Diplomate by the AACTS. Dennis is the coauthor of the book Practical Concepts and Training Techniques for Crisis Intervention Teams. He has presented at many conferences in the US, Canada, Latvia and Denmark.
Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams
2-day Pre-Congress Workshop “L”, Wednesday & Thursday, February 25 & 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Post Action Staff Support (PASS) & other Activities For the Care of a CISM Team
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A5”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Danish Army Operational Command
Copenhagen, Denmark
Captain Søren Rasmussen is head of the training element in the Conduct After Capture Section, Danish Army Operational Command. He is a trained CISM debriefer and is responsible for the implementation of the CISM tools for debriefing hostage survivors throughout the Danish military. Prior to his current function he has served more than 15 years with the Army, most of them as a military police officer and as moment control officer. He has served 3 tours of duty respectively in the former Yugoslavia, Iraq and Kosovo.
The use of ICISF Crisis Intervention Models in Hostage Takings or Other Crisis
Plenary Session “FR5”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 11:40am - 12:20pm
CEO
James T. Reese and Associates
Williamsburg, Virginia
Dr. James T. Reese is an internationally known award-winning author, lecturer, and consultant in stress management, trauma response, and leadership. He was a platoon leader in Vietnam, earning the Distinguished Service Cross (RVN) and the Bronze Star Medal. He retired from the FBI after 25 years as a Supervisory Special Agent and was an original criminal profiler. He is CEO of James T. Reese and Associates. Dr. Reese has responded to rescuers at the World Trade Center, TWA 800, Swiss Air 111, Lockerby, Piper Alpha, and more.
Leading in Crisis
Plenary Session/Keynote “SU2”, Sunday, March 1, 2009, 9:25am-10:25am
Director
Trauma Support Network
Blue Springs, Missouri
Nancy is an Approved Instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), and holds a Certificate of Specialized Training on Schools and Children Crisis Response. She is Board Certified in Traumatic Bereavement by the National Center for Crisis Response, and is a member of their speaker’s bureau. Nancy is the director of the Trauma Support Network in Kansas City.
Crisis Intervention for the Elderly and Disabled
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “E”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Professor of Social Work
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sheila Gillespie Roth, Ph.D. is a professor and chair of the Social Work Department at Carlow University. Dr. Roth has over 20 years of clinical social work experience, most of which has been in crisis management, health care and behavioral health settings. She has been a member of the Pittsburgh Critical Incident Stress Management Team, since 1987, and continues to be a steering committee member and participate as a behavioral health volunteer for the team.
Crisis on Campus: Essential Considerations for CISM Teams
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “B1”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Accredited Psychotherapist
Pathways through Trauma
Bolton, Lancashire UNITED KINGDOM
Liz Royle leads the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies task force on Managing Psychological Trauma in the Uniformed Services. She worked initially within the police service and her areas of interest are crisis intervention and vicarious trauma. She currently works with clients suffering from PTSD and acute trauma reactions following suicides, accidental deaths, serious assaults, child sexual abuse and major incidents. Liz is a founder member of the UK Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Managing Trauma in the Uniformed Services: A European Survey
Poster 2, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
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Director
Leslee Sandberg - Educational Resources
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Leslee Sandberg, Ph.D. is a member and former Team Coordinator of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency Critical Incident Stress Management Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is an ICISF Approved Instructor for the “Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support” and “Group Crisis Intervention” courses. Over the past 10 years she has had extensive experience with school crisis planning and response within 33 school districts in eastern Iowa. Dr. Sandberg has been the project director of a federal grant to enhance emergency preparedness and response for schools.
Creating and Maintaining a Multi-School Based CISM Team: Lessons and Tools
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “H”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Public Education Coordinator
Everett Office of Emergency Management
Everett, Washington
Mary has worked in CISM and Emergency Management for over 25 years. Her experience includes paid and volunteer projects managing or responding within the field of Emergency Management. She has worked with schools, government, businesses and communities to help them prepare and respond. Mary has responded to high profile communities such as Littleton, Colorado, New Orleans, and San Diego. She is on the Board of the Washington State CISM Net, has received the ICISF Lifetime Achievement Award and is President of Green Cross.
Non Traditional First Responders and Volunteers: Their Unique CISM Needs
Plenary Session “SA4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10:30am - 11:10am
Director
Paw Prints On Our Hearts, Inc.
Cold Spring, New York
Kay Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and substance abuse counselor with extensive experience relating to grief, loss and secondary trauma. Ms. Scott is a Director at St. John's Riverside Hospital & is working on her Ph.D. at Fordham University. She trains & evaluates therapy dog/handler teams for animal assisted therapy and crisis response work. She was part of the NY area AACR response to 9/11 & currently develops mental health trainings for therapy animal handlers to decrease secondary trauma.
Comparison of Attitudes toward Pets of Attendees and AAT Managers
Poster 3, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Proposed Quasi-Experimental Design to Test AACR with CISM Debriefing
Poster 4, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Chaplain
Fairfax County Police Department
Falls Church, Virginia
Cantor Shochet is the Police Chaplain Coordinator with Fairfax County Police; FBI Washington Field Office; and co-chair of the Metro DC Council of Government’s Public Safety Chaplain’s Committee. He is a full time clergy - Senior Cantor - of Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA. From 1994-1998 he served as Cantor of Temple Sinai, New Orleans and police chaplain with the New Orleans Police. Prior to seminary at the Hebrew Union College in NYC, he was a Baltimore City Police Officer. From 1983-1987 he was a News Reporter at WMAR TV in Baltimore.
Spiritual Survival in Law Enforcement
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D3”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Clinical and Sport Psychologist
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi
Dr. Amy Stapleton is a clinical and sport psychologist. She earned a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Loyola College in MD and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Virginia Tech Counseling Center. She currently works at Mississippi State University Student Counseling Services and provides performance psychology services to the MSU Department of Athletics. She has consulted with emergency responders, social service agencies, and universities on crisis intervention, trauma and psychiatric emergencies.
Crisis Intervention in Sport
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D4”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Coordinator of Emergency Services
Century Health, Inc.
Findlay, Ohio
Nancy Stephani is a clinical social worker with extensive background in Emergency Services of all types. She manages a Community Behavioral Healthcare Center's Emergency Services Department, is clinical director of the county CISM team and has responded to a number of local and national disasters. She is a frequent presenter to local community groups on topics ranging from suicide prevention to disaster services and is active in a variety of professional organizations including NASW and Red Cross.
A Community's Collaborative Response to a 100 Year Flood
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT8”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
ICISF Trained Trainer
Stewart McCord & Associates
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Patty Stewart McCord has many years of experience as an ICISF Approved Instructor for First Nations Community Crisis Response Teams in Canada and the United States. While sharing her knowledge with aboriginal people, she has developed an effective method of blending the ICISF models of group and individual crisis intervention with indigenous cultural practices. Because of her work, Patty Stewart McCord has been honored with the Cree name, “Black Lynx Who Swims”.
When Cultures Differ: Blending Crisis Interventions with Cultural Traditions
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A10”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Licensed Professional Counselor
The Manassas Group
Roanoke, Virginia
Carol has been an active mental health member of the Western Virginia EMS CISM team since 1995, and before that, served as a member of a Northern Virginia CISM team.
Virginia Tech: Lessons Learned After Tragedy
Afternoon Workshop “B10”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Director, Crisis Management Strategies
Centerstone
Nashville, Tennessee
Becky Stoll is responsible for the overall operation of Centerstone’s Crisis Services and Crisis Management Strategies. Ms. Stoll received her Master’s in the Science of Social Work from the University of Tennessee in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomate of the American of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Ms. Stoll is on the faculty of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and serves on their Board of Directors.
Getting CISM Legislation Passed in Your State
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A1”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
“Now what do I do?” or “What the H*** just happened?”
Afternoon workshop “B7”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Clinical Supervisor
Medical Resources Home Health Corp
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Ms. Stubbs is a clinical supervisor with Medical Resources Home Health Corp. She has 25 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse with over 12 years in home care.
Stealth CISM: Establishing Systematic Staff Support in a Home Care Agency
Poster 7, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
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Administrative Director, Department of Psychiatry
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Evanston, Illinois
Ms. Taber has been a psychiatric nurse and held administrative positions for over 30 years. She is an active member of her hospital Emergency Preparedness Committee and co-leads the Psychosocial/Spiritual Response Team. As a member of the steering committee for the New Trier Township Community Response, she has strengthened the collaboration between the hospital network and the community, including support of annual workshops for education and training of the community volunteers.
Community Teams: Building Partnerships, Relationships & Structures
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT13”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Reverend
Disaster Chaplaincy Services
New York, New York
Rev. Julie Taylor is the executive director of Disaster Chaplaincy Services and author of the chapter “Spiritual First Aid” in Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy. She is a Certified Trauma Responder through the ATSS, an ICISF Approved Instructor, and received her Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. Julie serves as a member of the Hudson Valley CISM Team and has served at local and national disasters.
Multi-faith Spiritual Care Response Teams: How They Work & Why They're Needed
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “A6”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
President
International Mass Fatalities Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Peter R. Teahen is a Funeral Director, mental health professional, and founder of the International Mass Fatalities Center. Peter has been involved in leadership roles in more than 45 major disasters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Sri Lanka, and the Darfur Region of Sudan. In 2007 and 2008, Peter was selected to design a comprehensive three-day psychological trauma management-training program for aid workers serving in areas of humanitarian conflict.
CISM Helping Aid Workers Cope with Hostile Environments
Plenary Session “FR3”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 10:20am -11:00am
Director PTSD Program
V.A. Medical Center, Kansas City MO
Lenexa, Kansas
Dr. Hemant Thakur is a medical doctor, Assistant Clinical Professor, an inventor, entertaining motivational speaker, author, businessman, a Reiki Master, a board certified Psychiatrist with specialized training in Psychosomatic medicine and specialist in PTSD. He is also Colonel in the United States Army Reserve who has worked with thousands of soldiers/veterans who were traumatized in various wars. Dr. Thakur is an Iraq war veteran who returned from Iraq after treating hundreds of soldiers for Combat Stress in Iraq.
Importance of Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury during Disaster
Evening Military Symposium “FRPM”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Manager
HealthONE Swedish Medical Center
Denver, Colorado
Pat is the Director of EMS and Trauma for HealthONE in Denver, Colorado. In 1985, she organized the Mayflower Crisis Support Team and also coordinates the Colorado Crisis Support Network. She is an ICISF Approved Instructor for seven courses.
Crisis Support Team Development: Best Practices
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “B”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Role of CISM in the Ever-changing Healthcare Environment
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT1”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Coordinator of Psychological Services
Memphis Police Department
Memphis, Tennessee
Ray A. Turner, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist, currently serving as the Coordinator of Psychological Services with the Memphis Police Department. Dr. Turner is also in private practice. He is a member of the Crisis Support Team of Northwest Tennessee. He has clinical experience in community mental health, and as a clinician with the Arkansas Department of Correction. Clinical interests include: Critical Incident Response Patterns, Psychopathology, Police Psychology, Stress Management, and Ethnic-cultural issues.
Cultural Competence in CISM
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT14”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
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Senior Clinical Psychologist & Coordinator; Crisis,
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Matieland, Western Cape, South Africa
Louis Vlok is the Senior Clinical Psychologist at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He has been the founder, Coordinator and supervisor of Crisis Services at the university since 1986 and teaches students on Trauma and Crisis Intervention. He consults with students, Faculty and management of the University on matters relating to crises and trauma.
Crisis Intervention at Tertiary Institutions in Southern Africa
Poster 5, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Crisis Intervention on University/College/School Campuses
Ask the Experts/Hot-topic Lunch “HT3”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:45pm - 2:00pm
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Chief, Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Service
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Adelphi, Maryland
Dr. Harold Wain is Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Wain has had extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of the physically injured as of a result of traumatic events and has been a leader in attempting to destigmatize mental health for military trauma victims. He has his Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nebraska. He has conducted multiple trainings internationally on the subject of stress in injured military members.
Decreasing PTSD in the Victims and Families of Traumatic Military Events
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D6”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Psychotherapist
SINUS-Supporting Schools in Crisis
Barsinghausen, Lower Saxonia, Germany
Frank worked for many years as R.E. Teacher and MFSC. He is an experienced EMS, EMT and has been active for over 15 years in the field of crisis intervention and CISM as team leader, director and trainer. Currently he is an executive coach and consultant. His company provides EAP, psychotherapy services, critical incident stress, trauma coaching and crisis management services for communities, schools, NGO's and commercial. He is an expert adviser for different organizations providing crisis-intervention services.
Lessons Learned in School Crisis Response - 10 Years
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D8”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
CISM Team Coordinator
Pathways through Trauma
Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom
As team coordinator of the Pathways Through Trauma UK crisis response team, Trish’s particular area of expertise is early interventions for traumatic incidents. Previously with Cheshire Constabulary, she was responsible for the establishment and delivery of the force’s traumatic incident management policy. She also managed and provided ongoing training to their peer debriefing teams. Trish is an EMDR practitioner, CBT therapist and an ICISF Approved Instructor for the “Group Crisis Intervention” course.
CISM - alive and well in the United Kingdom
Poster 1, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Chief, Dept. of Behavioral Medicine
Winn Army Community Hospital
Ft. Stewart, Georgia
MAJ Warner received his BS from West Point and his MD from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and completed his Family Practice/Psychiatry residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He recently returned from his second year-long deployment to Iraq as the Psychiatrist for the 3rd Infantry Division and has been recognized Army-wide for his efforts in pushing behavioral health care forward to the front lines. He has performed more than 250 debriefings in a combat environment.
Research and Application of Battlemind Psychological Debriefing (modification of CISD)
Evening Military Symposium “FRPM”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Counselling Consultant
Providence Health Care
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Paul is a Counselling Psychology Consultant with the Centre for Practitioner Renewal, with expertise in the treatment of traumatic and vicarious traumatic stress, work-related stress and compassion fatigue. Currently, Paul assists the Cumulative and Critical Incident Stress Management team at Providence Health Care as a mental health professional. Paul's recent research interests include maintaining the resilience of healthcare providers during disaster situations, specifically, during pandemic influenza.
Sustaining Health Care Professionals during Pandemic Influenza
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “C3”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Family Nurse Practitioner
Alberta Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jocelyn Whittier graduated from McMaster University with a BSc and a BScN and from Athabasca University with a MN in Advanced Nursing Practice. She is a licensed Nurse Practitioner and has worked in the Alberta Children's Hospital ER in Calgary for 15 of 20 years. Ms. Whittier was involved in developing a CISM team with St. John Ambulance and is one of the developers of the CISM team in the ER. Currently she is a primary investigator studying the use of CISM in the ER among pediatric ER nurses, and a peer defuser involved with St. John Ambulance and the ER CISM teams.
Helping Nurses Cope with Stress: CISM in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Poster 10, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Associate Professor
Professional Renewal Center
Lawrence, Kansas
Dr. Williams earned her Masters in Public Health at Boston University and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern California. Dr. Williams works with high accountability professionals on issues including sexual misconduct and disruptive behavior. She is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Rush University on efficacy of continuing medical education. She is Clinical Program Director of the Professional Renewal Center Kansas.
Risk Factors for Long-term Psychological Sequelae of Trauma
Poster 9, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Principal
PRC-International
Lawrence, Kansas
Mr. Williams is a Principal of PRC-International. He has over 20 years of experience in the professional services field. Prior to joining PRC International® he had his own practice, Wales Behavioral Assessment. Formerly, Dr. Williams was a Principal at Planmetrics in Chicago and Booz•Allen&Hamilton. He has published peer-reviewed scholarly work in the areas of organizational behavior, quality improvement, lifespan development, and neuropsychology. Dr. Williams received his doctorate in psychology from the USC.
Risk Factors for Long-term Psychological Sequelae of Trauma
Poster 9, Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, 2009
Director/Owner
Trauma Recovery Education and Counseling Center
Warrenton, Virginia
Dr. Williams is in private practice in Warrenton, Virginia. She is the author, co-author, editor of numerous books on trauma including The PTSD Workbook. Dr. Williams is an ICISF Approved Instructor and faculty member, and instructor for OVC/TTAC, and NASW, among other organizations. She also is an international adoptions caseworker and a former school social worker.
Ethical Decisions in CISM: Dealing with Dilemmas, Identifying Standards & Values
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “J”, Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Consultant
LGW Consulting, LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
An educator and keynote speaker, Lindy has been deployed to national and international disasters. She has worked with hospitals, mental health agencies, emergency services, military, schools, churches, and others, and has lectured on disaster response, stress, PTSD and Trauma. As a consultant for the National Veterans Foundation Lindy trains veterans who serve as telephone counselors and works with referred high risk callers. Lindy is an ICISF Approved Instructor for several CISM courses and consults with a variety of clients.
Acknowledging and Understanding the Invisible Wounds of War
Afternoon Concurrent Workshop “D5”, Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Commandant
National Guard Academy for Innovative Ministry, USAF
Knoxville, Tennessee
Col. Woods has served as chief of crisis operations for multiple national emergencies including air crash fatalities, natural disasters, suicides, weapons of mass destruction and acts of terrorism such as the Pentagon Attack in 2001. He has a MA degree in counseling, a MDiv degree, and is a candidate for the PhD degree in Counselor Education. He has served as a university faculty member and a mental health professional and is the recipient of the 2007 ICISF Cofounders Award for Excellence in Crisis Intervention.
Thinking the Unthinkable: Crisis Intervention during a Nuclear Event
1-day Pre-Congress Workshop “D”, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Moderator
Evening Military Symposium “FRPM”, Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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