6th Annual Mental Health Summit

6 ANNUAL
th
Mental Healt h
S u m m it
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.
Hosanna! Lutheran Church
Lakeville. MN
For professionals who serve children and families south of the river
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, Ph.D., L.P.
Executive Director, African American Child Wellness Institute
Going the Distance, Not Far Enough:
The Essential Role of Culture in Mental Health Interventions
Dr. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya is a nationally recognized licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience who has written, presented, and consulted extensively in the areas of diversity, developmental psychology, multiculturalism, severe psychopathology and African-American mental health.
SUMMIT OBJECTIVES:
LEARNING SESSIONS:
Learn about youth mental health trends, gain effective
strategies to intervene, build resources for those you
serve, and identify best practices to work with those who have challenges impacting mental health.
• Anxiety Disorders
• Assessment & Treatment
for African American Youth
• Caring for the Caregiver
• Beyond Mandated Reporting
• Marijuana Myths/Facts
• Truancy
• Spirituality of the Brain
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Professionals in the field of Education, Mental Health,
Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare, Chemical Health, Early Childhood, Faith Community, Law Enforcement, and Violence Prevention.
• Understanding Jail Support
• Staying Compassionate
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Responses to Sudden
Deaths in Schools
and Communities
COST: $40 includes lunch & CEUs
Register on line at http://www.parknicollet.com/cme
Registration deadline is October 7, 2016. Register early — space is limited.
For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education, Park Nicollet Institute at 952-993-3531.
Sponsored by the Dakota County Healthy Communities Collaborative and the Park Nicollet Foundation.
6th Annual Mental Health Summit
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, PhD, LP
Executive Director, African American Child Wellness Institute
November 10, 2016
Location
Hosanna! Lutheran Church Community Life Center
9600 163rd Street W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(View map and directions)
Cost/registration
$40.00 per person includes lunch and CEUs. Register online.
Cancellation and refund policy
You may cancel your registration for a full refund up to October 27th. After October 27th, no
refunds will be given.
All activities are subject to cancellation. In the event that this event would have to be cancelled,
the Office of Continuing Medical Education, Park Nicollet Institute, is not responsible for any
airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants.
Learning Sessions (10:15-11:30 — 1 hour 15 minutes)

Getting from “What if?”to “What to do?”
Tamarah L. Gehlen, LMFT, LADC, Executive Director
River Ridge Treatment Programs
This course is intended for professionals who have a basic to moderate understanding of
anxiety disorders. Participants will receive “go-to”, hands-on activities to help address
clients with anxiety. Information will also include how anxiety manifests, why anxiety is
so challenging, and what interventions are most effective.

Enhancing Assessment and Treatment Approaches with African American Youth
Brownell Mack III, Psy.D., L.P., Director of Clinical Operations
Associated Clinic of Psychology
Learn best practices for assessing and treating mental health challenges presented by
African American children. Emphasis will be placed on applying a biopsychosocial
perspective. Participants will have opportunities to share challenges they've experienced
in working with African American children and receive strategies to improve outcomes.

Caring for the Caregiver: How to Help Those Who Help Others
Claire Haedike, PsyD, MA, LMFT
Lakeville Behavioral Health
Caring for others can come with a variety of joys and stresses. Whether it’s a family
member or as a professional, caregivers often neglect themselves and their own
wellbeing to attend to others. Identifying when a caregiver needs help, including
strategies for improving self care, will be discussed.

Dakota County Child Protective Services: Beyond Mandated Reporting
Joan Granger-Kopesky, Deputy Director
Dakota County Children and Family Services
Go beyond “Mandated Reporting Training” and learn how Child Protective Services are
delivered in Minnesota including steps following initial reporting. Participants will learn
what happens to cases once they are assigned. In addition to state-wide and Dakota
County data, recent legislative changes impacting the service delivery on the local level
will also be covered.
Learning Sessions (12:15-1:15)

Marijuana Myths and Facts
Tamarah L. Gehlen, LMFT, LADC, Executive Director
River Ridge Treatment Programs
This session will explore the common argument, "it's only marijuana - it's not a big deal!"
Participants will learn myths and facts surrounding marijuana and how to have this
conversation with youth and adults alike.

“Why won't Johnny go to school?”: Truancy Causes and Treatment
Luke Spiegelhoff, LICSW, Clinical Director
Family, Adolescent, Children’s Therapy Services (FACTS)
School Refusal Behavior (SRB) affects from 5% to 28% of children at some point in their
childhood. Participants will learn about the current research on factors that affect SRB
and what can be done to help students who are struggling with these behaviors.

The Spirituality of the Brain
Carter Sample, MDiv, High School Pastor
Hosanna! Lutheran Church
How does an individual’s perception of God affect mental health? Is it possible that
pursuit of a healthy spiritual life might also lead to greater mental health? Participants
will learn the connections between spirituality, neuroscience, and cognitive
development.

Life Behind Bars: Understanding the Dakota County Jail Support Services
Cody Swanson, BSW, Dakota County Social Services
Kelsey Knops, BA, Jail Outreach Coordinator, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office
Participants will learn about the programs and support services that are available to
inmates of the Dakota County Jail. An overview of specific programs offered, medical
and mental health services, and information on collaborative efforts to assist inmates
during and post-incarceration will also be covered. This information is important for
professionals who serve students/clients who have an incarcerated family member.
Learning Session (1:30-2:30)

Staying Compassionate While Working with Children’s Challenging Behavior:
The Trauma Informed, Therapeutic Approach
Nergis Petersen, MA, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
Headway Emotional Health
Integrating trauma informed care into the classroom is easier than you may think. Learn
how drawing on your natural compassion for others while maintaining boundaries, is
possible when working with vulnerable youth.

When Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Mental Health Conditions Collide:
How School Services Have Evolved
Renae Oulliette, S.Psy.S., Executive Director of Student Services
Lakeville Area Public Schools
With increased awareness and understanding of ASD, services and supports within the
school environment have evolved over the last 15 years. Participants will receive
updated information on ASD and current intervention models that address both the
characteristics of the disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Best Practice Responses to Sudden Deaths in Schools and Communities
Melissa Heinen, RN, MPH, Violent Death Reporting System Coordinator
Amy Lopez, MSW, Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Health
It’s a moment everyone dreads, but many have to face. Participants will learn how
schools and communities can utilize evidence-based practices to respond to sudden
deaths such as suicides, motor vehicle crashes, and other fatalities.

The Power of Person Centered Planning
Betsy Gadbois, Director of Person Centered Practices, Owakihi, Inc.
Andrew Johnson, B.S., Social Worker, Dakota County Social Services
Jim Moore, Self-Advocate
Person centered planning supports people to have positive control over a life that they
desire and find meaningful. Participants will gain tools to begin a conversation that can
lead to the development of a person centered plan.
2:45 p.m. Closing Session— Young Adult Panel
A panel of young adults will share their experience living with mental illnesses and the resources
supporting them within the community, including what worked, gaps in services, barriers to
recovery, access to services and interventions as well as addressing
Map & Directions
Hosanna! Lutheran Church
9600 163rd Street W
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-435-3332
From 35W/35E Southbound
• 35W and 35E meet and become Interstate 35 in Burnsville.
• From Interstate 35, take the County Road 46 exit.
• Turn left (east) on County Road 46 and travel approximately one mile to Ipava (there is a
stoplight on this corner).
• Turn right onto Ipava. Turn right on 163rd Street (at Hosanna! sign) and then left into
the parking lot.
From Interstate 35 Northbound
• From Interstate 35, take the County Road 46 exit.
• Turn left (east) on County Road 46 and travel approximately one mile to Ipava (there is a
stoplight on this corner).
• Turn right onto Ipava. Turn right on 163rd Street (at the Hosanna! sign) and then left
into the parking lot.
From Cedar Avenue
• Heading north on Cedar, turn left on County Road 46 (160th Street).
• Heading south on Cedar, turn right on County Road 46 (160th Street).
• Turn left onto Ipava. Turn right on 163rd Street (at the Hosanna! sign) and left then into
the parking lot.