AADAA Annual Prevention Conference
August 13, 14, and 15th at
Drury Inn and Suites, Montgomery
Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
717 Hwy. 67 S.
Suite 2
Decatur, AL 35603
Conference
Wednesday, August 13th
Registration – 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00-9:30 a.m.– Welcome from AADAA President Gary Wilson
9:30-10 am– Daily overview and introduction of speaker by Ava Gregory,
Education Chair
Understanding Prevention Standards to Master Site Visits 10 a.m. – 1 2 pm
It is important to understand the criteria required to meet the prevention standards in
order to acquire full certification. In addition, this course will equip the preventionist
with all necessary information to attain compliance.
Brandon Folks, MSM, Prevention Associate, DMH
12-1 p.m. – Lunch
Managing Disruptive Audiences 1 p.m. – 5 pm
*Required for AADAA Prevention Certification
Working with groups of high-risk/at-risk children, adolescents and adults is
challenging. Often the behavior of the group or individuals within the group directly
impacts the success we have with meeting our program objectives and obtaining the
desired outcomes. Managing Disruptive Audiences will help you to: 1) Establish
effective ground rules for use in your groups, 2) Understand the different learning
styles and how they affect student learning and behaviors, 3) Identify the
characteristics of an effective trainer, and 4) Learn how to deal with specific problem
behaviors.
Ava Gregory, MA, ICPS, CPM, ADC, ICADC, CAADP, AADAA Board
Ethics for the Prevention Specialist 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
*Required for AADAA Prevention Certification
Participants will become familiar with the ICRC Ethical Prevention Guidelines and
other theoretical concepts. This course will also feature a discussion of related case
studies and ethical dilemmas faced by prevention professionals.
Alex Farish, LPC, CPM, ICPS
Values, good decisions, right choices…These are the core challenges facing our educational, religious and other community organizations serving our
youth today. The Media Guy Inc. came into being expressly to help meet these needs.
Tom Guy, founder and president of
Making a Difference with Media
Encouraging growing in relationships with friends, family, community and God with
presentations, discussion guides, DVDs...
Values, good decisions, right choices...These are the core challenges facing our educational,
religious and other community organizations serving our youth today.
As The Media Guy Inc.'s owner, I have been working with many organizations for over 30
years in the presentation and production of youth orientated media programs throughout the
country. Groups I have worked with include Alive@25, High School Student councils, FCCLA,
SADD, Arrive Alive and Great American Fund Raising
Thursday Morning Courses
August 14th, 2014
10a.m.-5p.m.
Bullies: The Behavior in the Home, School, Workplace and Boardrooms
What constitutes the bully? This course will go over and present the behavior and traits of
the bully. Discussion based on the symptomology of the bully will be part of the course
such as: passive-aggressive behavior, intimidation, splitting, triangulating, and more. It
will cover the results of bullying by discussing the traits developed by the bully and what
motivates the behavior by looking at the perceived power of the bully by the victim(s).
Teaching the concept of “taking your power back” by those affected by the bully. W. Tom
Mihokanich, BA, ADC, CAADP, CCJP, CCDP, ICRC
10a.m 12p.m.
Cultural Diversity: Exploration of the diverse populations substance abuse professionals
deal with in their daily practice. Participants will be familiarized with culturally correct
manners to address issues raised in community settings. Presented by: Jose Olivero, MS,
ADC
Thursday Afternoon
1:00-5:00p.m.
Alternative Methods in Prevention, Presented by Durell Richardson, MS., APS, ADC Nancy Steed APS: This will
be an interactive class that will show some fun and informative ways to present Alcohol and drug education to your
students. This class will 1) Show you different ways you can use innovative games to teach teambuilding and problem
solving skills. 2) also by using a Drunk Busters Pedal Cart and Drunk Busters impairment Goggles we will demonstrate
some fun real life ways to prevent the dangers of underage drinking and the problems of Drinking and Driving.
1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Prevention Certification Preparation Class: This class will help the Prevention Professional to understand and pass
the Prevention Certification Test and requirements. Presenter: Mike Mclemore, MS, CPM, ICPS, ADC, CCS
1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
HIV/AIDS Prevention– This is an innovative and educational course designed for the Prevention Specialist. This course
is required for certification. Richard P. Rogers, Senior Epidemiologist, ADPH
Friday Morning
August 15th
9:00-10:00
Special Speaker : Tom Guy (The Media Guy)
Friday Morning
10 am– 12 pm
Trianglulation Patterns- an Examination of Stressors in Dysfunctional Families:The workshop provides a realistic and
practical description of the disruptive patterns in dysfunctional families. The course identifies and describes the three primary
dysfunctional roles. The workshop also examines the various imbalanced emotional reactions within these family patterns
and the reasons for increased substance abuse problems within these families. Goals: The workshop participant will be able
to: 1) identify the three primary dysfunctional roles, 2) describe at least four primary characteristic of each role 3) identify the
primary emotional reactions of each of the triangle participants. Presenter: Alex Farish, LPC, CPM, ICPS
Friday Morning
10a.m.– 12p.m.
Working With Local Government, Sarom Salase, BS, APS: Working with local government to maximize our community
efforts
Friday Afternoon
August 15th
1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Cultural Diversity: Exploration of the diverse populations substance abuse professionals deal
with in their daily practice. Participants will be familiarized with culturally correct manners to
address issues raised in community settings. Presented by: Jose Olivero, MS, ADC
Keeping Sane In a People Helping Field: Innovative class to discuss ways not to burn out.
How to be productive in the field. Presented By: Bruce Kimbell, LPC
You are responsible for your own rooms. The Drury is holding a block of rooms and there
are other hotels in the area.
Drury Inn & Suites Montgomery
1124 Eastern Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117-1942
Telephone: (334) 273-1101
AADAA Prevention Conference 2014
Prevention Rocks!!!
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717 Hwy. 67 S.
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Deadline for Registration: Thursday, August 7th