Opening Keynote
How Recovery Can Save the World and Not Just Your Ass
Reverend Matthew Russell, Ph.D.
Matt joined the staff at St. Paul’s United Methodist working with community
development and social entrepreneur ventures; formerly he was on faculty at Duke
Divinity. He recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the
University of Cambridge’s where he explored redemptive narratives. His
dissertation explored how women construct alternative narratives of redemption
from years of sustained trauma and drug and alcohol addiction. Prior to
Cambridge he was the Associate Director at Texas Tech University’s Center for
the Study of Addiction and Recovery and was responsible for the replication
model helping to establish collegiate recovery communities in campuses across
the United States. From 1996-2008 founded a spiritual community called Mercy Street for recovering
addicts and people who hated church. The Mercy Street community grew to over 900 people
consisted of 30 community volunteer teams. Matt is married to a gorgeous woman named Michele
and they have 3 crazy boys: Miguel, Lucas and Gabriel.
How Recovery Can Save the World and Not Just Your Ass
Reverend Matthew Russell, Ph.D.
Matt joined the staff at St. Paul’s United Methodist working with community
development and social entrepreneur ventures; formerly he was on faculty at Duke
Divinity. He recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the
University of Cambridge’s where he explored redemptive narratives. His
dissertation explored how women construct alternative narratives of redemption
from years of sustained trauma and drug and alcohol addiction. Prior to
Cambridge he was the Associate Director at Texas Tech University’s Center for
the Study of Addiction and Recovery and was responsible for the replication
model helping to establish collegiate recovery communities in campuses across
the United States. From 1996-2008 founded a spiritual community called Mercy Street for recovering
addicts and people who hated church. The Mercy Street community grew to over 900 people
consisted of 30 community volunteer teams. Matt is married to a gorgeous woman named Michele
and they have 3 crazy boys: Miguel, Lucas and Gabriel.
Honorary Keynote
Rooting the Branch of Community
How does community, the very antitheses of addiction, sustain itself over a long period of time?
As your collegiate recovery program emerges and grows there will be challenges, momentum and change. Keynote speaker Teresa Johnston will outline key issues that come with building a healthy community and how to tackle those issues by understanding the nature of the individual and the collective spirit of community. By exploring how to develop collaborative partnerships and strategies for success, participants will gain insight into fostering a sustainable collegiate recovery community and program.
Teresa Wren Johnston, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor
Teresa Wren Johnston is the founding Director of Kennesaw State University’s Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery in Kennesaw, GA. She holds an academic appointment through the Psychology Department as adjunct faculty. Ms. Johnston is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia specializing in Substance Use Disorders, addiction education, intervention, and recovery. Ms. Johnston sits on the Board of the Georgia School of Addiction Studies and is the founding President of the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. As the State Coordinator for the Georgia Network, a statewide organization that Addresses Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues she proactively addresses the issues of alcohol and other drugs in order to promote healthy campus environments. Ms. Johnston has over twenty years’ in the private sector as a corporate executive specializing in corporate administration, strategic planning and implementation, change management consulting and project management. She lectures and advocates nationally for Collegiate Recovery Communities, Young Adult Addiction and Recovery and other topics related to young adult addiction. Ms. Johnston has been recognized for her dedication and advocacy in the field of young adult addiction and recovery.
Rooting the Branch of Community
How does community, the very antitheses of addiction, sustain itself over a long period of time?
As your collegiate recovery program emerges and grows there will be challenges, momentum and change. Keynote speaker Teresa Johnston will outline key issues that come with building a healthy community and how to tackle those issues by understanding the nature of the individual and the collective spirit of community. By exploring how to develop collaborative partnerships and strategies for success, participants will gain insight into fostering a sustainable collegiate recovery community and program.
Teresa Wren Johnston, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor
Teresa Wren Johnston is the founding Director of Kennesaw State University’s Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery in Kennesaw, GA. She holds an academic appointment through the Psychology Department as adjunct faculty. Ms. Johnston is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia specializing in Substance Use Disorders, addiction education, intervention, and recovery. Ms. Johnston sits on the Board of the Georgia School of Addiction Studies and is the founding President of the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. As the State Coordinator for the Georgia Network, a statewide organization that Addresses Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues she proactively addresses the issues of alcohol and other drugs in order to promote healthy campus environments. Ms. Johnston has over twenty years’ in the private sector as a corporate executive specializing in corporate administration, strategic planning and implementation, change management consulting and project management. She lectures and advocates nationally for Collegiate Recovery Communities, Young Adult Addiction and Recovery and other topics related to young adult addiction. Ms. Johnston has been recognized for her dedication and advocacy in the field of young adult addiction and recovery.
Closing Keynote
Change the Campus, Change the World
Creating places of refuge, hope, and healing on college campuses is more than assisting recovery, it is possibly the most crucial hub for creating lasting change. As we create these programs all over the state and the nation, we have a responsibliity to others to discover and live a purposeful life. As we engage the campus culture with the hope and beauty of recovery, I believe we can change the world.
Daniel Fred, M.S.
Daniel Fred is the Project Coordinator for Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention Community
(N-RAP) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Along with coordinating N-RAP for the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, he teaches the introductory class for CASAT’s 18-credit minor in Addiction Treatment Services. He is in the process of replicating the N-RAP program at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. He is a certified Peer Recovery Coach trainer, and has incorporated recovery coaching into N-RAP. Daniel graduated from Texas Tech University in 2005, where he was a member of the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery. He then moved to Reno and co-founded the Nevada House of Prayer, where he was the collegiate director until 2011. Daniel has his Master’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Addiction Treatment Services from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Change the Campus, Change the World
Creating places of refuge, hope, and healing on college campuses is more than assisting recovery, it is possibly the most crucial hub for creating lasting change. As we create these programs all over the state and the nation, we have a responsibliity to others to discover and live a purposeful life. As we engage the campus culture with the hope and beauty of recovery, I believe we can change the world.
Daniel Fred, M.S.
Daniel Fred is the Project Coordinator for Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention Community
(N-RAP) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Along with coordinating N-RAP for the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, he teaches the introductory class for CASAT’s 18-credit minor in Addiction Treatment Services. He is in the process of replicating the N-RAP program at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. He is a certified Peer Recovery Coach trainer, and has incorporated recovery coaching into N-RAP. Daniel graduated from Texas Tech University in 2005, where he was a member of the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery. He then moved to Reno and co-founded the Nevada House of Prayer, where he was the collegiate director until 2011. Daniel has his Master’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Addiction Treatment Services from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Galvanizing Your Community to Amplify Recovery
Ivana Grahovac, MSW Ivana will be holding a roundtable discussion, and invites all students, faculty/staff and administrators to join this solution-focused discussion about transcending the barriers we experience building collegiate recovery programming into University culture and infrastructure. Included will be discussions on effective fundraising strategies that leverage assets already in place on campus and in the community. Building Capacity for Holistic Support
Robert Reff, Ph.D. Gerry Frank, John Ruyak Our presentation will outline the steps that were taken to build capacity for Oregon State University’s CRC, and will include specific recommendations for increasing support for students in recovery on college campuses. We will describe advisory board involvement in the process of our devlopment, and how campus-wide departmental support has demonstrated OSU’s commitment to providing resources for holistic wellness to our students. Our presentation will also highlight the challenges of creating and filling our recovery living community. Leadership Strategies in a Residential Collegiate Recovery Community
Carly Keyes Danny Buchan "Recovery Cafe" discussion of different challenges that arise in leading a residential collegiate recovery community. Eating Disorders: From Disease to Recovery
Rachel Sherwyn, MA, LMFT Examining the basics of the three main eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa (Binge-eating/Purging type and Restricting type), Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (BED), the symptoms associated with an ED and their misdiagnoses, and then dialoguing about the treatment and recovery process for an individual struggling with an ED, with a final emphasis on how someone can support this individual during this difficult time. Motivational Interviewing
Jerry Phelps, PhD This multimedia presentation will offer an overview of Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered counseling style designed to assist clients in discussing and resolving ambivalence, while increasing motivation to change. Topics covered will include: understanding the "spirit of MI", reviewing the 4 core skills of MI, identifying "change talk", learning the 6 stages of change, understanding how to avoid increasing resistance; show how to increase collaboration while discussing difficult topics. Asset Mapping and Network Modeling for Collegiate Recovery Success
Jenna Parisi, MSPH This presentation will focus on the practice of asset mapping and why it is a critical tool for enhancing on-campus recovery efforts as well as connecting with fellow institutions. It will highlight how asset mapping can be a vehicle for reaching out to other community partners e.g. recovery high schools, treatment centers, community organizations, community colleges, etc. Transforming Youth Recovery will provide an update on nationwide recovery efforts as well as the Capacitype web platform. Additionally, we will provide insights into the California network model. Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Treatment For Native Americans
Keith Goshay, CATC-II Ron L. Vervick, JD Effective treatment for the Native American population, the need for cultural sensitivity and integration of 12-step support groups in overall recovery. Creating Thriving Residential Recovery Communities: 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Got Started
Sharon Weber, M.B.A. Holly Sherman, J.D. Recovery Grads Co-Founders Holly Sherman and Sharon Weber launched The Haven at College two years ago to create a national "fraternity" of residential and extended recovery communities on college campuses. With three Havens now open at USC, Drexel University and The University of Redlands, and expansion planned to additional Universities in 2015 and beyond, Holly and Sharon share key insights and learnings about their journey to date including their experience with community mapping and resource sharing in developing sustainable, thriving recovery communities. Community Building through Appreciative Group Dialogue
Greg Liotta, MSW Appreciative Group Dialogue an experiential approach to community building and recovery support. Invoking reciprocal dialogue, self-reflection, and truth-telling, community members are able to forge genuine connections with each other in a non-threatening forum. Participants are given an opportunity to reflect on questions in a structured environment.. Appreciative Dialogue is an effective and eloquent model for helping diverse groups to connect and bond on a supportive, emotional level. Community is cultivated through shared experiences, expressions of vulnerability, offers of support, guidance from people in deeper stages of recovery, and collaborative initiatives. You Are Not Alone
Phillip Rakowski Naomi Figley This presentation will focus on sharing in the efforts of Oregon State University's Collegiate Recovery Community to help other students in recovery transition from a two year to four year institution. Help lifting the stigma that surrounds those with addiction issues by helping to build partnerships with community agencies. Uncovering Common Beliefs
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