Event Calendar

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• Friday, October 16, 2009
  Understanding Behavior to Improve the Bottom Line
  Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
  The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road (Rte. 9), Latham, NY
  (518) 785-0834
  Presentation: "Bringing Out the Best, When People are at Their Worst" by Dr. Patricia O'Gorman (9:00-10:30 a.m.)
  
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Past Events

• June 1-2, 2009
  Adolescent Brain Development and Risky Behavior
  Sponsored by NEIAS
  Roger Williams College
  
  
• May 6, 2009
  Clinical Supervision Institute
  Indigo Hotel
  Latham, New York
  
  
• April 23, 2009 - Invitation Only
  Webinar: Bringing Out the Best When Staff is at Their Worst
  Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET (1pm CT, 11am PT)
  Presenter: Dr. Patricia O'Gorman
  About the Program: A one-hour seminar designed for EAP staff based upon the concepts found in Helping Conversations: People can change. They have resources within them to alter their life circumstance and resolve problems. And: We are more likely to help a person change their behavior when we focus on what is strong in him/her and not what is wrong.
  Participants will be introduced to strategies for change: We are more likely to help a person change their behavior when our conversations focus on what persons would like for themselves… their preferences, hopes and intentions. And: One of the keys to motivating a person to be at their best lies in how we as helpers interact with them and teach them to manage their preferred view.
  *Participants will ahve a chance to ask questions
  
  Reserve Your Seat and download the Presentation and Evaluation Form
  
  
• September 23, 2008
  Adolescents: Challening Issues in Challenging Times
  Young Israel of Avenue K
  2818 Avenue K
  Brooklyn, New York
  Presentation: Dr. Patricia O'Gorman presents: "Signs and Symptoms of Addiction in Adolescents," "Adolescent Substance Abuse: Risk and Causal Factors,"The Role of Trauma in the Development of Addictive Behavior," and "Strength-Based Interventions for Teens and their Families."
  
  
• August 19-20, 2008
  MAPP What a Trip! Training, Networking and Information-Sharingfor GSII/MAPP Certified Leaders
  Holiday Inn, Turf Road
  Albany, NY
  Presentation: Dr. Patricia O'Gorman presents: "Mental Health Issues Decoded." When foster and/or adoptive parents welcome a child into their home they want to be the best possible parent for the child in their care. However, sometimes children arrive at their doorstep with behavioral and mental health issues that may range from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to substance abuse. Dr. Patricia O'Gorman will offer valuable insights and professional expertise with regard to identifying and addressing behaviors and symptoms associated with the major conditions that are of concern to parents. Vital information regarding diagnosis and treatment will be offered, along with concrete advice that will enable foster and adoptive parents to succeed in their role.
  
  
• May 14-16, 2008
  2nd Annual Co-Occurring Disorders Conference: "Partners for Recovery"
  Holiday Inn, Wolf Road
  Albany, NY
  Presentations: Dr. Patricia O'Gorman presents: "Innovative Strategies for Effective Treatment of Adolescent Survivors of Trauma" (9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.) and "Trauma & Adolescents Continued—Resilient Approaches" (10:15 a.m. - noon)
  
  
• May 19, 2008
  ACoAs
  Dominican Retreat House and Conference Center, Niskayuna, NY
  Presentations: Dr. Patricia O'Gorman presents: "ACoAs: Strength-Based Approaches for Working with the Trauma Connection" (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  
  
• June 12-13, 2008
  2008 New England School of Addiction Studies and the New England School of Prevention Studies
  Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, New Hampshire
  Presentations: Dr. Patricia O'Gorman presents: "Effective Strategies to Engage Families in Adolescent Treatment"
  
  
• June 14-15 , 2007
  What’s Up with Girls: A Focus on Female Juveniles — A National Perspective (6-13)
  The 38th Annual New England School of Addiction Studies (NESAS)
  Bowdoin Colleg, Brunswick, ME
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents: "The Lowdown on Working with High-Risk Youth"
  
  
• October 19, 2006
  New Hampshire Substance Abuse Conference
  Bartlett, NH
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents the keynote: "The Lowdown on Resiliency and Recovery: We are Already Doing It!" and two workshops on the lowdown on parenting and resiliency.
  
  
• November 2-3, 2006
  Caring Cultures: Empowerment, Safety & Resilience
  Tha Sagamore
  Bolton Landing, NY
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents The Lowdown on Families Who Get High
  
  
• September 13, 2006
  Grand Rounds
  Albany Medical Center
  Albany, NY
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents The Lowdown on Families Who Get High: Meth Use - Intervention and Treatment"
  
  
• April 28, 2006
  Iowa Ottumwa Substance Abuse Task Force
  Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  Ottumwa, IA
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman and Philip Diaz, MSW, present The Lowdown on Families Who Get High: Meth Use - Intervention and Treatment"
  
  
• April 20, 2006
  Florida Nurses Association Chemical Dependency Conference
  Rosen Plaza Hotel
  Orlando, FL
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents a talk during the conference themed "Discovering Balance: A Life Journey"
  
  
• March 29 - April 1, 2006
  The Tenth Renewal Convention on Adult Children, Recovery and Trauma
  US Journal Training    
  800-851-9100 x220
  Las Vegas Hilton
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents "Complex Trauma and Addiction" and "Preferred View & You: Bringing Out Your Best During the Worst of Times" on March 30th
  
  
• December 9-11, 2005
  Retreat for Adult Children of Alcoholics
  Dominican Retreat & Conference Center
  Niskayuna, NY
  Dr. O'Gorman is Guest Director of the program: "Self-Parenting: Coming Home for the Holidays, Home to Our True Self — Our Inner Child and Higher Parent"
  
  
• October 27-28 , 2005
  2005 Vermont Substance Abuse Conference
  Lake Morey Resort
  Fairlee, VT
  Presentation: Dr. O'Gorman presents The Lowdown on Families Who Get High: Addiction, Child Abuse & Complex Trauma in their Children, on October 27, from 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  
  
• September 27, 2005
  Breaking the Legacy: Freedom From Oppression
  18th Annual Behavioral Health Conference
  Best Western RAMKOTA Inn
  Rapid City, SD
  Sponsored by the He Sapa Behavioral Health Team
  Presentations: Dr. O'Gorman presents The Lowdown on Families Who Get High: Child Welfare; Philip Diaz, MSW, presents "Thriving in the Face of Hate: Overcoming Racism" & "Overcoming Hate: Rule for Community Development"
  
  
• July 18, 2005
  17th Annual MAATI Summer School
  Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  Indiana, PA
  Opening Keynote Address: Dr. O'Gorman presents The Lowdown on Families Who Get High
  
  
• May 24-25, 2005
  Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment
  North Dakota Child and Family Services Training Center, University of North Dakota
  701-777-3442
  Ramkota Inn
  Bismark, ND
  Presentation: The Lowdown on Families Who Get High (Dr. O'Gorman)

• May 2-4, 2005
  2005 Finding Better Ways Conference: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Children, Youth and Families (Conference site)
  Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
  202-942-0305
  JW Marriott
  New Orleans, LA
  Presentation: "Engaging Parents with Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Child Welfare System: The Lowdown on Families Who Get High" (based on the book The Lowdown on Families Who Get High, Dr. O'Gorman)
  
  
• May 4-5, 2005
  The Women' s Conference 2005 (Conference site)
  Betty Ford Center & Caron Foundation
  800-643-0797
  Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center
  Boca Raton, FL
  Presentation: Dancing Backwards in High Heels: How Women Master the Art of Resilience (Dr. O'Gorman)
  
  
• March 9-11, 2005
  Children 2005: Crossing the Cultural Divide (Conference site)
  Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) National Conference
  202-942-0305
  Marriott Wardman Park
  Washington, DC
  Presentation: The Lowdown on Families Who Get High (Dr. O'Gorman & Mr. Diaz, March 9)
  Closing Luncheon: Al-Anon by (Dr. O'Gorman, March 11)
  
  
• February 23-26, 2005
  The Ninth Renewal Convention on Adult Children, Recovery and Trauma
  US Journal Training    
  800-851-9100 x220
  Las Vegas Hilton
  Presentations: "The Lowdown on Families Who Get High: 12 Steps for Parents in Recovery" (based on the book The Lowdown on Families Who Get High, Dr. O'Gorman & Mr. Diaz); "Thriving in the Face of Hate: Overcoming the Effects of Racism" (Diaz); and "Resilient Women: Dancing Backward in High Heels" (based on the book Dancing Backwards in High Heels: How Women Master the Art of Resilience, Dr. O'Gorman)
  
  
• June 16-17, 2004
  New England Institute of Addiction Studies
  Neias.org
  207-621-2549
  St. Michael's College
  Colchester, VT
  Presentation: The Lowdown on Families Who Get High (Dr. O'Gorman & Mr. Diaz)
  
  
• March 26, 2004
  Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc.
  410-642-1195
  The Four Points Sheraton Hotel
  Aberdeen, MD
  Presentations: Dancing Backwards in High Heels: How Women Master the Art of Resilience and "The Feminine Face of Diversity" (Dr. O'Gorman)
  
  
• February 23, 2004
  Child Welfare League of American National Conference
  cwla.org
  202-942-0305
  Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
  Washington, DC
  Presentation: The Lowdown on Families Who Get High (Dr. O'Gorman & Mr. Diaz)