Rosecrance is pleased to offer webinars featuring our licensed, experienced, and compassionate professionals and our community partners. Check back for new webinars as they become available.
Your Choice Prevention Education Webinars
Rosecrance is proud to partner with Your Choice and help sponsor their Spring Webinar series.
Register for all webinars here.
May 17, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gone in a Snap
Presented by Amy Neville
Since losing Alexander, I have dedicated my life to educating and spreading awareness of the dangers that killed him. If you know me already or have seen my work, you know that I cannot say enough about the pain of losing my baby, but this is bigger than one fourteen-year-old. So many more adolescents and people of all ages are having their lives cut short through no fault of their own.
It is my mission to bring light to this issue and advocate for changes. In the last year, I have met with students, school counselors, school boards, PTAs, Scout troops, DEA agents, prosecutors, Law enforcement, State and Federal politicians, and many more people to share and learn what WE can do to help. This is a difficult hill to climb, but I know that our efforts are helping.
Presentation description:
Did you know that 12-to-17-year-olds are the fastest growing demographic for Fentanyl poisoning? Join our discussion as Amy Neville shares her son’s story and her personal experience of losing him to fentanyl poisoning & how social media plays a part in this crisis. The presentation will include information like what fentanyl is, why it is so dangerous, where are our kids getting it, what professionals, parents, and caretakers can do to protect the youth in our lives.
May 24, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Creating a Connection of Support for LGBTQ+ Youth: The Power of Awareness
Presented by Mike Lopez & Yvette Topete
Mike Lopez (he/him/his) holds a Master’s in Psychology specializing in LGBTQ Youth Studies. Mike’s position at the Los Angeles LGBT Center focuses on addressing substance misuse, leading prevention initiatives focused on LGBTQ youth, and building capacity for a coalition. Managing school-based programs, he and his team provide training and support to students, teachers, and administrators to make impactful changes on school campuses in Los Angeles and nationwide. He has brought his experience to national conferences helping prevention workers identify strategies to make their communities more inclusive for LGBTQ youth. Mike has over a decade of experience working with LGBTQ youth and communities.
Yvette Topete (she/her/ella), has worked for the Los Angeles LGBT Center with the Community Action Network Program since November 2021. She brings years of experience in working with low-income students in the Santa Ana School District and volunteering at her University’s LGBTQ+ Center. After finishing her education at the University of California, Irvine, Yvette immediately started working with non-profit organizations and pursued opportunities to work with LGBTQ+ youth to prioritize the importance of representation, resources, and community support. As a first-generation Mexican American, Yvette’s experience with little to no resources in the LGBTQ+ community during her youth drives her passion for creating safe and affirming spaces to support youth who identify as queer in her community.
Presentation description:
This workshop will look at research, evidence-based practices, and experience to identify the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth and what systems, resources and networks effectively help to prevent substance misuse among this population. In this session, participants will receive informative data and identify protective factors in reducing substance misuse among LGBTQ+ youth. Presenters will share practical examples and best practices in reaching this population, focusing on building systems that enhance community support, and network development. This will include Coalition youth engagement methods, media advocacy, systems of support, and training adults who work with LGBTQ+ youth.
Learning objectives:
- Articulate some of the research which underscores the unique risks facing LGBTQ+ youth and how they contribute to substance misuse.
- Identify protective factors that are effective in reducing substance misuse among LGBTQ+ youth.
- Name resources that have been found to be effective in helping LGBTQ+ youth connect to others, build protective factors and increase youth’s sense of self.
- Consider what their communities have or need to develop in order to support LGBTQ+ youth and reduce substance misuse.
May 31, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Peer Supporting Mental Health Stigmas and Challenges for Veterans
Presented by Peter Borucki
Presentation description:
Peter Borucki is the Veteran Peer Services Coordinator for Mental Health America of Wisconsin and operates the R&R House. The R&R House is a peer-run respite for Wisconsin veterans. During this presentation, Peter will talk about what is the R&R House and what services they provide. We will also discuss stigmas, mental health, and substance use challenges veterans face.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding what is the R&R House and what services we offer
- Why is peer support important for veterans
- Discuss veteran stigmas
- Learn about mental health and substance use challenges that veterans face
Rosecrance is pleased to offer this collection of video presentations for viewing at your convenience. These videos feature our licensed, experienced, and compassionate professionals who work with our clients every day. To view any of these video presentations, enter your email and a private link will be sent to you.
Coping with Anxiety and Depression During the Holidays
The holidays are known for being a joyous time. But for those of us dealing with anxiety and depression, the holiday season can exacerbate these problems, especially when dealing with substance use disorders. This talk will explore coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression during the holiday season.
About the presenter
John Tumino
Unit Coordinator, Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus
John Tumino has been of a member of the Rosecrance family for the past five years. During his time with Rosecrance, he has acted as an adolescent substance abuse and mental health counselor in residential treatment, a team leader for both adult and substance abuse outpatient programs, and is currently a unit coordinator for residential services for Rosecrance’s adolescent residential program. John has his master’s degree in clinical professional psychology for Roosevelt University. He uses a mix of his mental health training and substance abuse knowledge to help clients gain insight into their cognitive and behavioral patterns and encourages them to make lasting changes. John has experience working with poly-substance abuse disorder, severe depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, and schizophrenia. He incorporate CBT intervention, DBT skill building, 12-step work, and client-centered therapy to help the clients he has served.
Click here to view the video from Your Choice to Live.
Marijuana and Teens: Brain Under Construction
Adolescence is not only a time of outward physical transformation but also of continuing rapid brain development. This makes the brain more susceptible to the harmful effects of marijuana use. This presentation will provide easy to understand information about the impact of marijuana on the teen brain. This information is meant to provide guidance for parents (and teens) on setting appropriate expectations in a world of increasing marijuana acceptance.
Learning Objectives
• Learn how marijuana interacts with the brain to produce its effects
• Understand the unique aspects of adolescent brain development that make it more susceptible to the impact of marijuana
• Focus on the impact that marijuana has on adolescent brain development and mental health
• Understand the connection between adolescent marijuana use and increased risk for psychotic disorders
About the presenter
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADC
Community Relations Coordinator
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADCMatthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.
The Impact of Cannabis on Mental Health
This presentation will provide education on how cannabis interacts with the brain to produce its effects. It will also focus on the impact that cannabis can have on adolescent brain development and the corresponding impact on mental health. The webinar will then provide information on CBD relative to THC and how the impact of cannabis on mental health is complicated and befits nuanced discussion. The presentation will also discuss how cannabis research is still in its infancy and how we need to be mindful of this moving forward.
About the presenter
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADC
Community Relations Coordinator
Matthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.
Addressing Suicidal Ideation: the CAMS Approach
People generally need to feel connected to thrive. Social distancing may predispose certain people toward feelings of isolation and depression. Risk of suicide may increase. It is important during these tough times that professionals and families collaborate closely if someone is at risk. This consists of identifying and communicating potential warning signs and having difficult but necessary discussions about suicide. It also involves being increasingly aware of and utilizing resources such as crisis response, hospital-based and other counseling services.
This presentation, “Addressing Suicidal Ideation,” was originally recorded early 2020, before the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were fully realized. While the content of this presentation does not take into account these world events, at Rosecrance we hope you will use this material to understand suicide risk and the CAMS approach to treatment. We are confident you will find this presentation engaging and informative.
Click here to view the Addressing Suicidal Ideation Video Presentation.
About the presenter
Jason Relle, LCPC
Clinical Director
Jason Relle is the Clinical Director at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson and has been with Rosecrance since 2011. He oversees substance abuse and behavioral health residential programming for adolescents. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor that has worked with children, adolescents and families in various roles within Rosecrance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology.
Anxiety and Adolescents
Teens may not be at high-risk for severe symptoms from Covid-19, but they are not immune to the stress it causes. Social isolation and cancellation of most school-related events like sports, clubs, dances, and graduations is stressful. They are likely to absorb some of the anxiety from the news and parents dealing with possible unemployment, financial strain, illness, or death in the extended family. It is important to normalize and empathize with these struggles.
This presentation, “Anxiety and Adolescents,” was originally recorded in September of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. While the content of this presentation does not take into account these world events, at Rosecrance we hope you will use this material to understand how anxiety can be effectively treated, no matter the cause. We are confident you will find this presentation engaging and informative.
Click here to view the Anxiety and Adolescents Video Presentation.
About the presenter
Carlene Cardosi, LCSW, CADC
Regional Vice President of Residential Services
Carlene Cardosi, LCSW, CADCCarlene Cardosi is Regional Vice President of Residential Services, and has been with Rosecrance since 2008. She has worked at both the adolescent and adult residential substance abuse treatment centers in Rockford. Carlene started as an intern working with adolescent girls at the Griffin Williamson Campus, and she has worked her way up through various positions across the organization. After her internship she worked as a primary counselor with the girls and then as a unit coordinator with the boys. She was then given the opportunity to supervise the women’s programming at the Harrison Campus for adults. In 2015 she was promoted to Assistant Administrator at the Harrison Campus, where she took on a leadership role mentoring coordinators and other staff. In 2017 she was promoted to Clinical Director of Residential Services, where she developed programs for both adolescents and adults. In 2018 she was promoted to Regional Administrator, and she oversaw services in Milwaukee, McHenry County, Des Plaines, and Chicago. Now as Vice President of Residential Services she supervises Rosecrance’s Griffin Williamson and Harrison campuses in Rockford and the Lakeview facility in Chicago.
Helping Parents Get Past “No!” – How to support parents in the recovery process
“Helping Parents Get Past No: How to Support Parents in the Recovery Process,” will provide attendees current information on behavioral health trends in both the areas of substance abuse and mental health. The webinar will detail recovery myths and the role of family in the recovery process. Attendees will gain a better understanding of what motivates change and be educated on the associated stages of recovery. Additionally, the webinar will provide helpful tips and engagement strategies when providers are dealing with resistance from a client or their family.
Resistance to treatment is oftentimes a barrier to parents getting their child the help that they need. Rosecrance is dedicated to educating parents and other providers on what motivates change and how to engage resistant clients.
Click here to view the Helping Parents Get Past No Video Presentation.
About the presenter
Jason Relle, LCPC
Clinical Director
Jason Relle is the Clinical Director at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson and has been with Rosecrance since 2011. He oversees substance abuse and behavioral health residential programming for adolescents. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor that has worked with children, adolescents and families in various roles within Rosecrance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology.
Marijuana and the Brain
Matthew Quinn, Community Relations Coordinator at Rosecrance Health Network, discusses the impacts of marijuana use on the brain. The discussion includes: information on the chemical composition of marijuana and the physiological response when it is consumed, how marijuana and the brain interact to produce effects, how marijuana affects the adolescent brain and the impact on structure and function, and other impacts of marijuana use.
Click here to view the Marijuana and the Brain Video Presentation.
About the presenter
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADC
Community Relations Coordinator
Matthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.
Youth Substance Use Prevention during COVID-19
Sheltering-in-place is presenting unusual challenges and stress for teens. Preventing substance use during these times presents a unique challenge for parents and professionals. This presentation provides information on how to recognize potential warnings signs for substance use while teens are stuck at home and practical tips for how to prevent it. It also touches on other topics such as vaping and Covid-19 and increased alcohol use among adults.
Click here to view the Teen Substance Use Prevention During COVID-19 Video Presentation.
About the presenter
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADC
Community Relations Coordinator
Matthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.