Valley Vista
is proud to present the

12th Annual
Vermont Conference on Addictive Disorders

October 5th & 6th, 2017

 at the

Lake Morey Resort 

Addiction and Recovery:
The Journey from
Disconnection to Connection

Featuring:

 
Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. 

Joan is a world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection. Her work has been foundational in an international health-care revolution that recognizes the role of meaning, and the spiritual dimensions of life, as an integral part of health and healing. A licensed psychologist with a doctorate in cell biology from the Harvard Medical School, as well as three postdoctoral fellowships in cancer cell biology, behavioral medicine, and psychoneuroimmunology, she synthesizes cutting edge science with a deep humanity.

Founder and president of Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC in Santa Fe, NM and a New York Times bestselling author of 16 books, Joan has also produced a series of audio programs for meditation and stress management.

Joan’s work has appeared in newspapers ranging from The Washington Post to The Wall Street Journal, as well as on Public Television, where she wrote and starred in a pledge special entitled Inner Peace for Busy People.

Made Possible by These Diamond Level Sponsors:

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Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CIP, CAI  

Heather is the Founder and CEO of Heather R. Hayes & Associates, Inc. She is a Master’s-level Licensed Counselor, Board Registered Interventionist (CIP) and Certified ARISE Interventionist. Mrs. Hayes received her B.A. from Emory University and her M.Ed. from Antioch University in Counseling Psychology. A veteran of the behavioral health field, she has over 30 years of experience working with addictions and other disorders and specializes in the treatment of adolescents / young adults, trauma, brain disorders, complex mental health issues and the full spectrum of addictive disorders. Heather presents nationally and internationally on the topic of co-occurring / psychiatric disorders, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, adolescent / young adult issues and more. She has published many works on these topics and continues to collaborate with peers on publications on these subjects.

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Breakout Session Leaders Include:

Sara Poisson, MA, LCMHCM, LADC, CFC – Sara is the Program Director at Valley Vista Vergennes and has been practicing for 20 years in the fields of mental health, forensic mental health evaluation and addictions. She is dual licensed as a mental health and an addictions therapist and provides clinical supervision. Sara is a trained facilitator of The Daring Way curriculum written by Dr. Brené Brown.

Sara has presented at the National Conference for Forensic Counselors twice addressing issues of connection, empathy and vulnerability as forces of change. Her book, Silent Voices from the Past, was researched with help from inmates at the Sullivan County House of Correction as a metaphor for empathy, connection and positive change. Sara has experience with criminal justice involved clients as well as those who suffer from addiction, depression, anxiety and are survivors of domestic violence and/or trauma.

Ed Baker, LICSW, LADC – Ed has practiced psychotherapy with individuals with substance use disorder for over 30 years in a number of clinical settings ranging from in-hospital care to outpatient private practice. He has an undergraduate and graduate degree in social work from Fordham University in New York City, and he is a Columbia University Revson Fellow. He is presently employed as Education Specialist at Aspenti Health, a patient-centered substance use testing laboratory in Burlington Vermont.

Retired from clinical practice, Ed now is focused upon researching and developing educational programs in the areas of brain addiction, psychoactive drug use and use trends, substance use treatment, recovery, positive messaging to dispel the stigma associated with addiction, and current developments related to emerging novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and synthetic fentanyls.

Charles Hilger, MSW, LADC – Chuck is the Vice President, Clinical Service Line, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Meridian Behavioral Health. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of St Thomas / St Catherine’s in St. Paul MN. He is an adjunct faculty member of Argosy University where he has taught in the Masters of Clinical Psychology program. He has worked in the behavioral health field for 19 years, specializing in treating substance use disorders.

Chuck has held positions as a counselor, director, regional director, Executive Director and Vice President and has specialized in providing MAT services and developing programs for the past 13 years. He is a regular guest lecturer at academic institutions and he is active in educating and consulting with providers throughout Minnesota regarding MAT. Mr. Hilger serves on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH), he has served on state advisory committees for DHS, and is a board member for two local behavioral health organizations.  

October is a wonderful time of year in Vermont featuring specatular fall foliage and mild weather. We hope that you'll join us for this year's Conference providing expert insight on the mind, body and soul in acheiving connection from disconnection in the journey from
addiction to recovery.

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