The DoubleTree Hotel
5400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
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Linda Eurenius
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
linda.eurenius@spectrumsys.org
508-792-5400 x7119
Keynote Speaker
Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW
Gender Matters: Creating Services for Women & Girls
We often hear the term "gender-responsive" used in relation to substance abuse, mental health and trauma treatment for women. But what does it actually mean and what does it actually look like? These are some of the underlying questions motivating the lifelong work of Dr. Covington, a pioneer in the development of gender-responsive treatment programs and curricula. This presentation focuses on the experience and impact of trauma across the female lifespan and the need for gender-responsive and trauma-informed services. It also provides research-based resources for women’s and girls’ services. Dr. Covington’s books and curricula will be available for sale at the conference.
About Stephanie Covington,
Dr. Covington is a clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer. Recognized for her pioneering work in the area of women's issues, Dr. Covington specializes in the development and implementation of gender-responsive services in both the public and private sectors. Educated at Columbia University and the Union Institute, Dr. Covington has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and the California School of Professional Psychology. She has published extensively, including six manualized treatment programs. Dr. Covington is based in La Jolla, California, where she is co-director of both the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender and Justice.
Registration Information
Agenda
8am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45am Welcome Remarks from Susan Moitozo, Spectrum Health Systems Vice President for Clinical Operations
9:00am Keynote Speaker Dr. Stephanie Covington - Gender Matters: Creating Services for Women & Girls
12:00pm Lunch (provided)
1:00pm Workshop Session I
2:15pm Break
2:30pm Workshop Session II
3:45pm Evaluations and Closing
Workshop Session I
Helping Women Recover Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW
Based on Dr. Covington’s manualized curriculum Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction, this workshop offers a comprehensive treatment model that integrates theories of addiction, women’s psychological development, and trauma. The emphasis is on the key issues of self, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, and the therapeutic techniques for dealing with these issues. Throughout the workshop, Dr. Covington also discusses how the treatment program materials can be used with women in the criminal justice system.
Is Recovery Possible for Our Adolescents? Stories from Northshore Recovery High School Michelle Lipinski, MEd
Students from Northshore Recovery High School will share their experiences of access to recovery supports and the challenges they face as young women in recovery in our society. Principal Michelle Lipinski will facilitate the conversation and offer her experience as an educator, an administrator and founder of Northshore Recovery High School. She will also offer ideas for community supports and collaborations to support these young people on their journey.
Preventing and Managing Bullying, Aggression and Violence: Lessons Learned from Working With Girls in Detention Mark Brown, LADC
Working with girls in the juvenile justice system is extraordinarily challenging. Incarcerated girls are younger and younger; many have addictions; have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused; and are involved in prostitution. They are increasingly aggressive and violent and often have a very short length of stay. Spectrum has developed a model girls’ detention program in Dorchester, MA focused on engagement, safety and setting reasonable limits. This workshop will review lessons learned from 20+ years of working with aggressive and violent girls in detention. The workshop will also address staff qualifications, training and team-building techniques, as well as proper use of restraints and rebuilding communication.
Sexual Violence Awareness: Victimology 101 Heidi Sue LeBoeuf, LSW
This workshop will help professionals develop a level of awareness of the sociological perspectives of sexualized violence, as well as an understanding of how victims respond to sexual violence trauma. Having this knowledge helps professionals feel more empowered to respond to disclosures and combat society’s messages which we have all learned regarding victim blaming.
Workshop Session II
Helping Women Recover Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW
Repeat of Workshop Session I.
Mothers First: Pregnant and Parenting Women Transitioning from Incarceration to the Community Claire Kilawee-Corsini, MEd, Jennifer Mathieu, BA, Alyson Whalen, BA
This workshop will demonstrate the unique partnership that exists between the MADOC and Spectrum regarding the care of pregnant and parenting women transitioning from incarceration to the community. This partnership strives to create a nurturing and supportive environment providing access to a continuum of care available both while incarcerated and in the community, while providing residential services to parents who are in need of continued support at the end of their incarceration or after release under post-release supervision at Spectrum’s Women and Children’s program.
The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Girls: Understanding and Responding to Victims Beth Niernberg, LMHC, Audrey Porter
This training offers providers the opportunity to learn key information that will assist them in recognizing and responding to the commercial exploitation of girls. Participants will increase their ability to identify adolescent girls who have been commercially sexually exploited; will be able to explain the current research related to the commercial sexual exploitation of children, the role of pimps and methods of recruitment and the impact of involvement; and, will be able to identify area resources for victims of the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
Eating Disorders and Adolescents: Exploring Strategies for Full Recovery Beth Mayer, LICSW
Ms. Mayer has worked in the field of eating disorders for almost 30 years. In this workshop, she will help attendees gain a basic understanding of eating disorders including common causes, signs and symptoms, and how to help someone who may be struggling (including discussion of levels of care and different approaches to treatment). She then builds on this framework in looking at the essential components of the recovery process and the factors that often contribute to successful outcomes in the process of eating disorder recovery with a specific focus on adolescents.