Session #2: Impact of substance use on professional performance.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual/Zoom

Professionals use an array of substances that impact their health and work performance. With each substance having a potential for ergolytic or ergogenic impact, this presentation will review current information on cannabis, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and vaping.

As perceived risks of substances change, it is important to highlight the origin of information and how it is being positioned for professionals. Current assessment, diagnostic information and motivational interviewing techniques will be provided to prepare professionals, managers and staff to have intelligent substance conversations.

Objectives: By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:

• Identify trends in substance use and their impact on performance and health

• Provide information about changes in perceived risk

• Utilize assessment and diagnostic information to provide balanced messaging about the impact of substance use

Speaker: LaTisha L. Bader, Ph.D., LP, LAC, CMPC

Session #3: Learning and Practicing Optimism
Thursday, June 22, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual/Zoom

Pessimists believe that events will not only last a long time, but that they will ultimately undermine everything. Pessimistic individuals often feel helpless and may sink into depression, which is an epidemic today. Optimists, on the other hand, believe that defeat is a temporary setback or a challenge — it doesn't knock them down.

Objective: This training will teach participants to develop a new set of cognitive skills that will enable them to take charge, challenge irrational assumptions and accomplish more.

Speaker: Robert A. Mines, Ph.D.