The 40th Annual FMHAC Conference
March 18-20, 2015

​Board of Directors Elections

President-Elect: Jane Lovelle, LCSW, MPH
Vice President: Sam Knudsen, JD (re-election)
Treasurer: Carrie Gustafson

​Congratulations! 

​FMHAC William T. Rossiter Award Winner

The Judicial Council of California
Accepted by Honorable Judge Richard Loftus

FMHAC Christine M. West Award Winners

John Philipsborn, JD, EdD

Conference Book List

• Nell Bernstein - Burning Down the House: The End of Juvenile Prison
• Charles Graeber &  Ansar Haroun, MD - The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder
• David Naimark, MD - Poker Face in Mental Health Practice: A Primer on Deception Analysis and Detection
• Dean Haycock, PhD - Murderous Minds: Exploring the Criminal Psychopathic Brain: Neurological Imaging and the Manifestation of Evil
• Honorable Judge Morris Hoffman - The Punisher's Brain: An Evolutionary History of Judge and Jury
• Alisa Jordheim - Made in the U.S.A.: The Sex Trafficking of America's Children
• Kent Kiehl, PhD - The Psychopath Whisperer: The Science of Those Without Conscience
• Frederick Lane - Cybertraps for the Young
• Mario Martinez & Ronald Schouten, MD, JD - Mind Body Code: How the Mind Wounds and Heals the Body
• James Silver, JD - Almost a Psychopath: Do I (or Does Someone I Know) Have a Problem with Manipulation and Lack of Empathy?
• Thomas Sheridan - Defeated Demons: Freedom from Consciousness Parasites in Psychopathic Society
• Douglas Starr - Killer of Little Shepherds
• M.E. Thomas - Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight

​Presentation Handouts

OPENING SESSION AND KEYNOTE
Department of State Hospitals-Patton Museum: Exhibiting the Past to Strengthen Our Future

• Anthony Ortega, LCSW

Transforming Mental Health Systems – A Judicial Perspective Strategies for Planning, Leadership, Financing, and Service Development

• Judge Steven Leifman

HANDOUTS: Resources and Links, Program Summary, Eleventh Judicial Criminal Mental Health Project

BREAKOUT SESSION A
​(A1) Child Sex Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation of Juvenile Justice & Child Welfare Involved Youth

• Lisa Conn, MFT, Supervisor for Juvenile Justice Mental Health, Santa Barbara County Alcohol Drug & Mental Health Services (ADMHS)
• Carrick Adam, MD, MSPH, FAAP, Medical Director for Santa Barbara County Juvenile Probation, Institutions

​(A2) Improving Suicide Risk Assessment with Offenders: Collaboration and Research to Inform Practice in the CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of State Hospitals

• Robert Horon, PhD, Sr. Psychologist, Supervisor, Director of Psychology Training Programs, Department of State Hospitals--Vacaville
• Robert Canning, PhD, Sr. Psychologist, Specialist, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Statewide Mental Health Program
• Todd McManus, PhD, Staff Psychologist/Research Coordinator, Department of State Hospitals--Vacaville

HANDOUT: Slides, Black and White Slides

(A3) Unraveling the Mysteries of Criminal Responsibility

• Honorable Judge Morris Hoffman, District Judge, Second Judicial District of Denver, State of Colorado

HANDOUT: Slides, Black and White Slides

(A4) The Psychoanalytic Bridge Between Psychology and the Law in SVP Evaluations: Assessing Emotional and Volitional Impairment

• Eric P. Simon, Ph.D., ABPP, SVP Evaluator, CA Department of State Hospitals Sex Offender Commitment Program

HANDOUTS: Slides, References, Black and White Slides

(A5) Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Incarcerated Youth and Young Adults

• Sam Himelstein, PhD, Founder, Lion Mind Counseling

HANDOUT: Slides

BREAKOUT SESSION B
​(B1) Motivational Interviewing with Involuntary Clients

• Jennifer Baity, LCSW, LAADC, MHRC Program Director, San Francisco General Hospital

HANDOUT: Slides , Article, Effective Listening, Article, Motivational Interviewing 

(B2) Blame in Criminal Misconduct

• David Naimark MD, Supervising Psychiatrist, Adult Forensics, San Diego Health and Human Services Agency; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California; Adjunct Professor of Law, School of Law, University of San Diego
• Brian Benjamin MS IV, 4th Year Medical Student, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA

HANDOUT: Slides

(B3) Legal Foundations For Mental Health Testimony: Updating Your Understanding Of The Courtroom's Legal Requirements For The Presentation Of Mental Health Evidence In California State And Federal Courts

• John Philipsborn, JD, MEd, Private Practice

(B4) Paraphilic Disorders in DSM-5

• Richard B. Krueger, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

HANDOUT: Slides, DSM-5, Black and White Slides

(B5) Practical Assessment and Treatment Methods for Prosocial Reasoning for Probation Youth

• Norbert Ralph, PhD, MPH, Neuropsychologists and Epidemiologist

HANDOUT: Slides

BREAKOUT SESSION C
​(C1) Computer Forensics Learning from Bytes Taken Out of Crime: Prevention, Treatment and Assessment Utilizing Digital Discovery

• Glenn S. Lipson, PhD, ABPP, Program Director/Professor, CA School of Forensic Studies, Alliant International University
• Frederick Lane, JD, Computer Forensics Expert Consultant and Author
• Randy Ellen Kasper, LCSW, Private Practice

(C2) Life After Life: Healthright 360's Experiences With Clients Released From Custody After Up To 50 Years Of Incarceration

• Wayne Garcia, Vice President of Programs, HealthRight 360
• Scott Collier, MSW, PhD, Director of Research and Evaluation, HealthRIGHT 360
• Dr. Mardell Gavriel, Vice President of Mental Health Services, HealthRIGHT 360

HANDOUT: Slides

(C3) Juvenile Misbehavior as a Public Health Issue: The Link between Adverse Childhood Experiences and "Delinquency"

• Marian Gaston, Esq, Deputy Public Defender, County of San Diego

(C4) Paraphilic Disorders in ICD-11

• Richard B. Krueger, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

HANDOUT: Slides, ICD-11, Black and White Slides

-CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS-
(C5) Just Get Over It' Just Isn't Enough: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Trauma-Informed Care

• Alicia Summers, PhD, Program Director, Research & Evaluation, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

HANDOUT: Article, Trauma Audits, Article, Trauma-Informed Practice

BREAKOUT SESSION D
​(D1) Enhanced Treatment Unit: A Successful Intervention for Violent Inpatients

• Marie Cugini Schur, PhD, Senior Psychologist Supervisor, Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero

HANDOUT: Slides, Black and White Slides

(D2) Whole Community Solutions for Mental Health Crisis

• Mark Anderson, MA, Executive Director, Barbara Schneider Foundation

HANDOUT: Slides

(D3) A Defense Attorney's Perspective of MDO and NGI Cases: Expert Witnesses, Cross Examination, Ethical Duties and Juror Response

• Frank Birchak, Esq, Deputy Public Defender, County of San Diego

HANDOUT: Slides

(D4) The Role of Androgen Reduction Therapy for the Treatment of Individuals Who Have Committed Sexual Offenses

• Richard B. Krueger, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

HANDOUT: Slides, Androgen Reduction Therapy, Black and White Slides

(D5) A Social-Ecological Approach to Community Trauma and Optimal Wellness: Practical Tools to Heal from Complex Trauma for Youth and Young Adults

• Robert Hernandez, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Southern California School of Social Work
• Fidel Rodriguez, Professional Wellness Instructor, Spreading Seeds; Mind-Body-Spirit Human Relations and Violence Prevention Specialist, Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission

HANDOUT: Slides

CLOSING PRESENTATION
Addiction Treatment for the 21st Century: New Findings, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

• Mark Willenbring, MD, Founder & CEO, Alltyr, Minnesota

HANDOUT: Slides

​POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Guideline for Prescribing Controlled Psychotropic Medications to Patients with Substance Use

• Majid Talebi, Pharm.D
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Anthony Cozzolino, MD
• Chief Psychiatrist, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 
• Handout

Is it Good to be Bad? The Association of History of Violence and Symptom Change

• Graham S. Danzer, LCSW, MRAS
• Senior Clinician, Abode Services; Clinical Psychology Trainee, John George Psychiatric Pavilion
• David Sugarbaker, MS, MPH
• Samuel H. Barkin, MA
• William Barone, MA
• Doug Cort, PhD
• Handout

Effects of Attachment, Motivators, Type of Crime, and Relationship to Offender on Willingness of Third-Parties to Provide Names to Law Enforcement

• Amanda DeVillez, MA
• Doctoral Candidate, Alliant International University- CSFS, Fresno
• Tamar Kenworthy, PsyD
• PhD/PsyD CSFS Program Director and Core Faculty, Alliant International University, Fresno
• Handout

The Use of Art Therapy to Address Dynamic Risk Factors with Sexual Offenders

• Amy Pfenning, ATR
• Rehabilitation Therapist, Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Long Term Mental Health Effects of Solitary Confinement on Incarcerated Youth

• Jheanett Portobanco, MA
• Doctoral Student, Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University
• Gabriela Pivaral Esturban, MA
• Doctoral Student, American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University
• Jessica Williams, MSW
• Doctoral Student, American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University

Forensic Mental Health Legislation Update

• FMHAC Public Policy Committee
• Handout​

REFERENCES​

The 40th Annual FMHAC Conference 
March 18-20, 2015
Hyatt Regency, Monterey, CA

• Conference Announcement
• Conference Program

2015 GOLD CORPORATE MEMBER

2015 SUSTAINING MEMBERS

• Gilbert Abdalian, MBA, MFT
• Kenneth Carabello
• Sheila Carter
• Carson Chambers, PhD 
• Marianne Davis, PhD
• Jeffery Elias, Esq 
• Harry Goldberg, PhD
• Mark Grabau, PhD 
• Thomas Granucci, LCSW 
• Carrie Gustafson 
• Robert Hart, MD
• Ronald Kaufman, PsyD 
• Samuel Knudsen, Esq
• Robert Leark, PhD 
• Cynthia Lermond, PsyD 
• David Meyer, Esq
• Kelly Ross, LCSW 
• Armando Sandoval
• Munir Sewani, PhD 
• Douglas Taylor Smith, LCSW

​CONTINUING EDUCATION

Board of Behavioral Science Examiners / Board of Registered Nursing
11 CEUs available in 2015:

• 2 CEUs Wednesday Opening Session
• up to 6 CEUs for the 2nd day
• up to 3 CEUs for Wrap-up Session

Mandatory Continuing Education for Psychologists (MCEP)
FMHAC is an approved provider through the CPA (FOR005):
11 CEUs available in 2015:

• 2 CEUs Wednesday Opening Session
• up to 6 CEUs for the 2nd day
• up to 3 CEUs for Wrap-up Session

CE Statement: FMHAC is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. FMHAC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Continuing Medical Education (CMEs)
The 2015 FMHAC Conference has been approved for CME, selected sessions.
Selected Sessions:

• Mark Anderson, MA
• Jennifer Baity, LCSW
• Lisa Conn, MFT
• Wayne Garcia
• Robert Hernandez
• Sam Himelstein, PhD
• Hon. Morris Hoffman
• Robert Horon, PhD
• Richard Kreuger, MD
• Hon. Steven Leifman
• Glenn Lipson, PhD
• David Naimark, MD
• John Philipsborn, Esq
• Norbert Ralph , PhD
• Marie Schur, PhD
• Eric Simon, PhD
• Alicia Summers, PhD
• Mark Willenbring, MD

CME Statements: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) through the joint sponsorship of SCVMC and FMHAC. The SCVMC is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The SCVMC designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

California State Bar (MCLE)
FMHAC is an approved provider, Provider #15388, selected sessions.
Selected Sessions:

• Frank Birchak, Esq
• Marian Gaston, Esq
• Hon. Morris Hoffman
• Hon. Steven Leifman
• Glenn Lipson, PhD
• David Naimark, MD
• John Philipsborn, Esq
• Eric Simon, PhD
• Mark Willenbring, MD

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
FMHAC applies for POST credit for this conference, selected sessions. Check back for number of POST credits this year.
Selected Sessions:

• Mark Anderson, MA
• Hon. Morris Hoffman
• Hon. Steven Leifman
• Glenn Lipson, PhD

Board of State and Community Corrections (STC)
For Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) participants who need STC training credit for this event, please either arrange a work related special request before the event or apply for Special Certification after the event. Both of these go through your STC training manager/coordinator.  

The process for a Special Certification:
Inform your training manager that you will be attending this conference and you will be asking for a Special Certification. 
Upon returning from the conference, inform your training manager how many hours you attended and ask them to submit a Special Certification for those hours.