Welcome to New Mexico for Mothers Against Methamphetamine’s Third Annual Conference “Opening Doors to Recovery” in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico April 21-23, 2010.
You will enjoy a Southwestern flair for this year’s conference with authentic Christian Native American entertainment, food and atmosphere at the height of New Mexico’s beautiful spring season.
Our keynote speaker is Mr. Dave Parnell, a suicide survivor and victor over methamphetamine. He will discuss his brush with death and subsequent renewal by the mercy of Jesus Christ. Other speakers include a suicide prevention specialist, a Biblically based substance abuse counselor, and specialists in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and recent advances in medical treatment of addiction.
Additional topics include the impact of methamphetamine on the unborn child and early childhood development, the developing adolescent brain, and an innovative program to help young children growing up in drug abusing homes called “Kids Like Me.” You will be instructed how to start a “Kids Like Me” program in your community.“
AGENDA
Wednesday April 21, 2010
2:00 pm Preconference Workshop for new chapters
5:30 pm Reception with an airing of the newest Crystal
Darkness Documentary and welcome by the Mayor of Albuquerque, and the District Attorney.
Thursday April 22, 2010
8:30 am Keynote Presentation by Dave Parnell
9:45 am Dr. Richard Burnham on Suicide Prevention *
11:00 am Dr. Mary Holley on Methamphetamine and
Mental Illness *
Lunch—provided
1:00 pm Dr. Daniel Sherman on Biblical Counseling in Substance Abuse Treatment
2:00 pm Dr. Brian Cerna on Motivational Interviewing *
3:15 pm Ms Patricia McKeen on Co-dependency how to recognize it and fight against it
Therapy in Addiction Treatment *
4:30 pm Dr. Mary Holley on Advances in Medical Treatment of Addiction *
6:30 pm Banquet with delicious Southwestern menu and entertainment by Native American’s in Recovery Drum Group.
Friday April 23rd, 2010
8:30 am Dr. Holley on the Effects of Methamphetamine on Fetal and Early Childhood Development *
9:45 am A representative from Confident Kids will present the “Kids Like Me” Program for children from drug or alcohol abusing homes.
11:00 am Dr. Holley on Adolescent Brain Development and the Influence of Drugs and the Drug Culture*
Lunch—provided
12:00 pm Bill Money speaking on Keeping God in the Center of Your Ministry
1:00 pm Paul Jew From the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International will present on Sustainability of the Non-profit Organization
2:15 pm Ann Edenfield will present her nation wide prison ministry “Wings for Life.”
3:00 pm wrap-up and adjourn.
* denotes CEU eligible activity
The hotel will provide free ground transportation to and from the airport.
Continuing Education Credit
A total of 7 hours of continuing education contact hours is available for this conference for Professional
Counselors, Social Workers, and Certified Addictions Counselors.
Pre-conference Workshop
Newly forming and prospective chapters of Mothers Against Methamphetamine are welcome for a 2 1/2 hour pre-conference training session beginning at 2 pm April 21 led by Dr. Holley. We will present the new Chapter Training Manual and cover key subjects including community assessment, programming, fundraising, and financial accountability.
LODGING
Lodging is at the Holiday Inn and Suites near the airport in Albuquerque, NM at the special conference rate of $79.00 for a standard King or 2 Queen bed room if you reserve your room by April 1st, 2009.
Rooms include free hot breakfast, in room microwave and refrigerator free internet access and ground transportation. Starbucks Coffee is available, and the hotel has a small convenience store on site. Call 505-944-2255 to reserve your room.
REGISTRATION
Registration includes the preconference workshop, opening reception, lunch each day, and the Thursday evening banquet. Also included are course handouts for each course. Continuing education credit is at additional charge for those requesting CEU contact hours.
Registration is $100 if you register on or before April 1st, 2010.
Late registration is $125, so sign up early.
Continuing Education Credit is an additional $10 per person.
Please indicate at registration if you wish to receive CEU credit.
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