Alcoholism/Addiction Awareness, Prevention & Recovery Fair |
| Saturday, August 28th, 12 to 4 pm |
| UCH, 1280 Clover Lane |
| Come to Learn, Come to Share September is Recovery Month. To celebrate recovery and respond to needs expressed in our congregational survey, we're hosting an information fair that will be open all members of our congregation and to the public. The fair will feature an exciting line-up of seminars and workshops, as well as a wide variety of exhibits by recovery fellowships and service providers. Free and confidential consultations with licensed recovery professionals will also be available. Please save the date and join us for this event, and please invite others you know who may be interested in attending. Admission is free and child care will be provided free of charge (donations gratefully accepted). If you will be needing child care, please contact Holly by clicking on the link below so we can be sure to have enough child care providers available. SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS For Parents: Drug & Alcohol Awareness and Prevention with Debra Thompson This seminar will address questions commonly asked by parents such as: What are the most commonly abused substances by youth in our area? What steps can I take to decrease the chances of my child becoming involved with drugs or alcohol? How can I tell if my child is using or experimenting with drugs or alcohol? If my child is experimenting or using, what can I do about it? Debra Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor. She is currently the Agency Director for Mazzitti and Sullivan Counseling Services, Inc. The Legacy of Addictions: Adult Children of Alcoholics with Claudia Dewane People who have grown up with alcoholism in the home have experienced a form of trauma, which some experts have likened to a form of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. This workshop will explore the long-term residuals of living with alcoholism in the formative years. Participants will receive a self-help tool to quell unhealthy “emotional flashbacks” stemming from patterns learned as a child in an alcoholic environment. Claudia Dewane received a Doctorate in Adult Education & Health Psychology from Penn State University, and Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and maintains Board Certified Diplomate status in Clinical Social Work. She is founder of Clinical Support Associates, providing supervision, consultation and training to professional social workers. She has presented numerous workshops on clinical, supervisory, and ethical issues in social work. Her clinical work has been with PTSD and military sexual trauma. She worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 30 years in various clinical, supervisory, and policy capacities. Dr. Dewane has maintained academic affiliation with Temple University Graduate School of Social Administration since 1991 and is currently a full-time Associate Professor at Temple, Harrisburg. Alcoholism, a Trip Down the Drinking Continuum with Bill Milchak In this seminar we'll become familiar with the diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and dependence, discuss issues related to the assessment of substance abuse disorders, review the basic assumptions regarding co-occurring mental illness and substance abuseand identify obstacles to treatment and treatment options. Bill Milchak, LCSW, CAC, CCDP Diplomate is a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor who has been working with substance abuse for over thirty years. The past 22 years he has been a faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry at the Hershey Medical Center. In this capacity, he served as director of the hospital’s co-occurring disorders treatment program. Currently he consults with the trauma surgery and liver and kidney transplant programs where he conducts comprehensive assessments of their patients with substance abuse problems. Prior to joining the Hershey medical Center, he spent 10 years with the Veteran’s Administration working with veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and co-occurring substance abuse. Understanding Sexual Addiction with Debra Thompson It is estimated that 3 to 6% of the population in the US have sexual addiction. This workshop presents information on how to identify the condition and what can be done to treat sexual addiction. Debra Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor. She is currently the Agency Director for Mazzitti and Sullivan Counseling Services, Inc. Overcoming Tobacco Dependency with Susan Jones-Sink Tobacco dependency is the #1 cause of premature death and disability in the world, and is responsible for 439,000 deaths in the U.S. every year. Approximately 1 in 5 adult Americans smoke and many people who successfully recover from alcohol and drug dependency die from tobacco dependency. This presentation will address ways to end tobacco addiction. Susan Jones-Sink, RN, BSN, MA is a practicing psychotherapist and medical advocate with over 40 years experience in the dual fields of medicine and psychology. She specializes in addictive disorders, relationship problems and health issues. She is currently an Adjunct Professor in the York College of PA Department of Nursing. Many Symptoms, One Solution: Overeaters Anonymous Members Share Their Experience, Strength and Hope Members from Overeaters Anonymous will share about what life was like for them prior to recovery, and what their lives are like now. Their talks will touch on compulsive overeating, obesity, bulimia, anorexia, and dual recovery from substance dependency/eating disorder. Video Game Addiction is REAL with On-Line Gamers Anonymous Excessive/addictive video gaming can be as harmful as alcohol and drugs to a person, their families and their relationships. On-Line Gamers Anonymous is a fellowship of people sharing their experience, strengths and hope to help each other recover from the damage caused by this new addiction. Men's Issues in Recovery with Steve Barndt Overcoming stereotypical images of what men should be like, handling feelings of loneliness and dealing with intimacy issues can be challenging for men in recovery. In this seminar, we'll talk about meeting those challenges and about developing healthy relationships and lifestyles. Steve Barndt is the founder and Executive Director of Just For Today Recovery Services, a non-profit organization that provides housing for men in early recovery at three locations in central PA. His prior experience includes three years of Drug & Alcohol counseling with Gaudenzia. He is also the founder of a Drug & Alcohol Information Center at his church, and is working to expand this ministry within the faith community. Women and Addiction: Special Issues in Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery with Heather Bridges Alcohol and drug addiction is a chronic progressive disease with behavioral components that requires lifelong management and periodic professional services. Women face unique challenges in addiction, treatment, and ongoing recovery. Learn about the history of substance abuse and addiction among women in America, and about women's unique needs and challenges in treatment as well as ongoing recovery. Heather Bridges is the Program Coordinator for the RASE House and the Buprenorphine Coordinator for Lebanon County. Ms. Bridges serves as a member of the board of directors for DCRAP and recently became a member of the Lebanon County DUI Treatment Court Team. She has more than seven years experience working in substance abuse services, writing and researching program development, and program policy. She received her Masters of Business Administration and Public Administration at the University of Phoenix and completed multiple undergraduate degrees in the social sciences. Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse: The Link Between Addiction, Sexual Violence and Trauma with Karla Vierthaler The links between sexual violence and substance abuse are undeniable, yet rarely discussed. Substances can be used to facilitate sexual violence; victims may have been under the influence at the time of the assault, or using substances as a coping strategy after the assault. This training will highlight information on drug and alcohol use and abuse, and the link between addiction, sexual violence and trauma. Karla Vierthaler, M.P.A., is the Outreach Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Ms. Vierthaler is responsible for curriculum development, coordination and completion of training programs, technical assistance and the creation of educational materials for a variety of audiences. She is currently working on various projects addressing sexual violence in populations historically underserved by the anti-sexual violence movement, including people with mental illness and developmental disabilities, LGBT communities, victims of trafficking, and people living with addiction. The Mind Body Spirit Approach to Healing from Addictions: Creating a Daily Program for Recovery with Deborah Coulston Learning how to integrate complimentary treatment modalities, along with traditional talk therapy, group counseling, family therapy and self-help support groups offers significant hope for sustained recovery from addictions. Incorporating relaxation and stress reduction techniques, “prescribed” fitness plans, holistic nutrition, yoga, meditation, massage and a variety of other integrative therapies into a personal recovery protocol creates the balance and harmony necessary for healing. Harnessing the power of a personal daily program for healing from addictions that starts where you are and incorporates mind body and spirit techniques creates a foundation from which you can grow throughout the many stages of recovery. Deborah Coulston is an experienced professional psychotherapist, marital and family therapist, expressive arts therapist and pioneer in the field of nutrition psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Expressive Therapy from Lesley Graduate School and a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies from Episcopal Divinity School with special competencies in Pastoral Counseling and Women’s Studies. Ms. Coulston has also completed intensive professional training in the clinical application of mindfulness-based meditation and stress reduction techniques at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine. She has completed extensive training in Women’s Psychology at Harvard University Graduate School of Education and received her post-graduate certification in Marital and Family Therapy from Temple University. In addition, she is currently a Diplomat Candidate in Addictionology. Nutritional Interventions for Treating Alcoholism, Addictions and Food Disorders: The Powerful Role of Nutrients and Nutrient Therapy in Recovery with Deborah Coulston Since 75-90% of addicts of all kinds are unable to sustain sobriety over a 1-2 year period. Harnessing the power of biochemical restoration through nutrient therapy offers hope and a missing link in the addiction treatment model. Nutrient biochemical restoration is based on the theory that addiction is the result of unbalanced chemical messengers in the brain; therefore, the addict is using behaviors or substances in an attempt to make him/herself feel better. This is described by researcher Kenneth Blum as “reward deficiency syndrome.” This workshop will introduce how nutrient therapy, including amino acid therapy and vitamin/mineral therapies, along with nutrition and exercise plans, can offer not only relief from withdrawal symptoms but sustained recovery. Deborah Coulston is an experienced professional psychotherapist, marital and family therapist, expressive arts therapist and pioneer in the field of nutrition psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Expressive Therapy from Lesley Graduate School and a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies from Episcopal Divinity School with special competencies in Pastoral Counseling and Women’s Studies. Ms. Coulston has also completed intensive professional training in the clinical application of mindfulness-based meditation and stress reduction techniques at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine. She has completed extensive training in Women’s Psychology at Harvard University Graduate School of Education and received her post-graduate certification in Marital and Family Therapy from Temple University. In addition, she is currently a Diplomat Candidate in Addictionology. God of Our Understanding: Developing Your Own Concept of God with Reverend Howard Dana "Tell me about the God you don't believe in. I probably don't believe in him either." How might we reimagine the Higher Power so that it helps us and does not stand in the way of our recovery? Reverend Howard Dana has been minister at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg since August 2000. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Montana State University, and a Masters of Divinity from Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA. Howard was brought into the Unitarian Universalist Ministerial Fellowship in February, l999 and then ordained in September of that year. SMART Recovery: A Non-religious, Non-12 Step Program for Recovery with Jonathan Egge, Addiction Therapist SMART (Self-Management And Recovery Training) Recovery is an abstinence-based self-help program grounded in well-researched approaches to changing addictive behaviors. Though supportive, it is more than a mutual-support program. As a self-help program it empowers people to learn how to beat their addictions, both in learning how and in following through. It dispels many harmful myths about addiction that can hold people back, undermine their confidence, or delay their recovery. Cultivating Steadfast Presence: An Experiential Workshop in Contemporary Meditation for Transcending Pain, Anxiety, and Suffering with Joshua O'Brien O.M. This workshop will begin with a guided meditation to provide you with both the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation for beginners and the opportunity to experience the benefits of regular practice first-hand. The meditation will be followed by a brief Q&A session and a discussion on how this practice applies directly to the life-long process of recovery from all forms of addiction. Joshua is the founder of the Meditation Community of Central PA and Principal of Meditation Science. He teaches contemporary researched-based mindfulness meditation skills to groups and individuals for stress reduction, chronic pain management, emotional freedom, and overall wellbeing. For more information please visit www.whyimeditate.com." Tai Ji Quan To Change Patterns of Addictions: Explore the use of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) as a Method of Personal Change with Nathan Spivey Nathan Spivey has been a student of the Chinese Wushu Research Institute since 1977. Under the teachings of Grand Master Bow Sim Mark he has learned Taijiquan, Qigong and Taijijian. He also graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1977 with a diploma in Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Nathan later went on to acquire advanced certification at the Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China. For more than twenty years he worked in several medical clinics in Massachusetts, Florida, and Pennsylvania treating conditions ranging from opiate addiction to infertility. He has taught Taijiquan in the greater central Pennsylvania area since 1983. Nathan is presently the head instructor for the Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association-Pennsylvania. He is also a lecturer of Wellness and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nathan has presented to various groups ranging from health professionals, corporate employees, state and community agencies. Nathan is presently teaching beginner classes at the West Hanover Township Recreation Center http://www.westhanover.com The organization is also a member of the Pennsylvania Cancer Control Constortium (PAC3) Prevention Commitee - http://www.pac3.org and Be A Bridge - http://www.beabridge.org/ both excellent organizations dedicated to the wellbeing of Pennsylvanians. Yoga: A Fancy Way to Come to Know Who You Are with Jeanne Shellman Contrary to popular belief yoga has very little to do with standing on your head or twisting into seemingly impossible postures. Yoga is a science that systematically brings you to the ultimate discovery. Be prepared to kick off your shoes, wearing comfortable clothes you can move freely in, as we spend time exploring the body, breath, mind connection. Please feel free to come exactly as you are and let’s see what magic may happen. No yoga mats are required for this class as you may feel free to conduct your experiment right from your chair. This class is appropriate for those who are new to yoga as well as those with experience. AND Meditation is for Beginners Only: Approaching Life from the Beginner's Mind with Jeanne Shellman In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities in the expert’ mind there are few.” -Shunryu Suzuki Whether you come to meditation sitting in a chair, on a cushion, a bench, or lying on the floor, come prepared to leave your expectations, expertise, and shoes at the door as we find a position that is steady yet comfortable… yes comfortable. We will work with finding a posture that allows us to breathe with ease and then simply examine the possibilities of how meditation can bring us to a place where we are true to ourselves. Jeanne Shellman has been an active participant of Mindfulness Meditation Group of the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg since its inception 11 years ago and has been serving as its facilitator for the past five years. Her passion to delve a bit deeper into her personal meditation practice led her to become a certified Yoga Teacher. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a RYT 500 (registered yoga teacher receiving a minimum of 500 hours of training) In addition to attending a registered yoga school for basic and advanced yoga certification, she has completed teacher trainings in Yoga Nidra, an integrated relaxation technique, as well as Yoga Ed, a program promoting health/wellness programs for children, parents, teachers, and health care professionals. Currently a yoga teacher in the Harrisburg area, Jeanne, is beginning her third year of study with her current teacher. This past winter she was privileged to spend five weeks of study with him at his ashram in Malav , India. Holding a B.S. degree in Child and Family Services she has worked extensively in the human services field serving as counselor, caseworker, advocate, mental health worker, and program director. EXHIBITS Al-Anon/Alateen (District 21), Alcoholics Anonymous (District 36), Dauphin County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services, The Family Wellness Center, Gam-Anon, Gamblers Anonymous, It Takes A Village – Family Group Conferencing, Just for Today Recovery Services, On-line Gamers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Mazitti & Sullivan Counseling Services, Narcotics Anonymous, The RASE Project, SMART Recovery, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, Women For Sobriety Schedule of Seminars/Workshops 12:00 For Parents: Alcohol & Drug Awareness and Prevention with Debra L. Thompson, LCSW, CAC - Priestly Room Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse: The Link Between Addiction, Sexual Violence and Trauma with Karla Vierthaler, MPA - Alcott Room Women and Addiction: Special Issues in Addiction, Treatment and Recovery with Heather Bridges, MBA – Fahs Room Cultivating Steadfast Presence: An Experiential Workshop in Contemporary Meditation for Transcending Pain, Anxiety, and Suffering with Joshua David O'Brien, O.M. – Fuller Chapel 1:00 The Legacy of Addictions: Adult Children of Alcoholics with Claudia Dewane, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW – Priestly Room Understanding Sexual Addiction with Debra L. Thompson, LCSW, CAC – Alcott Room Men’s Issues in Recovery with Steve Barndt, Executive Director, Just for Today Recovery Services – Fahs Room Video Game Addiction is REAL with On-line Gamers Anonymous – Thoreau Room Tai Ji Quan To Change Patterns of Addictions: Explore the use of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) as a Method of Personal Change with Nathan Spivey, Head Instructor, Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association-Pennsylvania – Fuller Chapel 2:00 Alcoholism, A Trip Down the Drinking Continuum with Bill Milchak, LCSW, CAC, CCDP Diplomat – Priestly Room Overcoming Tobacco Dependency with Susan Jones-Sink, RN, BSN, MA – Alcott Room The Mind Body Spirit Approach to Healing from Addictions: Creating a Daily Program for Recovery with Deborah Coulston, MA, MATS, LMFT – Fahs Room SMART Recovery: A Non-religious, Non-12 Step Program for Recovery with Jonathan Egge, Addictions Therapist – Thoreau Room Yoga: A Fancy Way to Come to Know Who You Are with Jeanne Shellman, BS, RYT 500 3:00 Alcoholism, A Trip Down the Drinking Continuum with Bill Milchak, LCSW, CAC, CCDP Diplomat – Priestly Room Many Symptoms, One Solution: Overeaters Anonymous Members Share Their Experience, Strength and Hope with Overeaters Anonymous – Alcott Room Nutritional Interventions for Treating Alcoholism, Addictions and Food Disorders: The Powerful Role of Nutrients and Nutrient Therapy in Recovery with Deborah Coulston, MA, MATS, LMFT – Fahs Room God of Our Understanding: Developing Your Own Concept of God with Rev. Howard Dana, Pastor, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg – Thoreau Room Meditation is for Beginners Only: Approaching Life from the Beginner’s Mind with Jeanne Shellman, BS RYT 500 – Fuller Chapel |
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