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Objective #Summary of
Qualifications #Education #Affiliations and Activities #Work Experience #Publications,
Papers, Workshops and Presentations #Awards
PRESENTATION OF QUALIFICATIONS
PATRICK ALAN RISSER
154 Ronald Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805
(503) 655-2530
Email: parisser@att.net
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Working within mental health or related fields where my diverse experience and
personal abilities will be effectively utilized to improve conditions for those
in need of services from these systems.
A solid background which encompasses several years of professional experience
and knowledge within the mental health and related fields including the
following attributes and strengths:
* Polished and experienced presenter and trainer;
* Excellent administrative and management skills;
* Strong leadership ability;
* Accepts authority and the responsibility that accompanies authority;
* Ability to motivate and involve others;
* Strong mediation, negotiation, conflict management/resolution skills;
* Thorough knowledge of mental health issues from client, provider, family,
administrator and community perspectives;
* Thorough knowledge of patients' rights laws and advocacy issues;
* Thorough knowledge of issues related to mental health including self-help
models, housing, employment, vocational rehabilitation, social security, social
services and other entitlement programs;
* Thorough knowledge of various theories of mental health/illness and different
treatment modalities;
* Ability to facilitate positive interaction between diverse individuals and
groups;
* Ability to be flexible and creative in planning and implementing projects and
manage the fiscal and personnel resources connected with those projects;
* Ability to thoroughly analyze situations and objectively weigh and choose
options;
* Extensive knowledge of inclusive planning and working processes;
* Ability to assimilate a great deal of knowledge very quickly and then to
effectively convey this knowledge to others through strong written and verbal
communication skills;
* Ability to effectively establish and maintain a strong rapport with users of
mental health and related services, fellow employees and other interested
parties and to build coalitions and linkages between various systems and
individuals;
* Over twenty years of extensive intimate personal experience in both the
public and private sectors of mental health and related systems as an
administrator, professional provider, family member and consumer.
C.I.T. (Crisis Intervention Team,
Ashland, Ohio 2007
University of Denver Law School,
Denver, Colorado (1983-1984)
B.A. - Philosophy/Psychology,
The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado (1981)
A.A. - Political Science/Social
Science, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colorado (1979)
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Technology (1970-1972)
Training for "Trainers" - Training in Professional Presentation
Skills, University of San Francisco, McLaren School of Business, Department of
Rehabilitation Administration, San Francisco, California, (1995)
certificate - Vocational
Financial/Disability Benefits Analyst Specialist, DisAbility Works, Inc.,
Lakewood, Colorado (1991)
certificate - Case Manager Aide
(including benefits acquisition), Community College of Denver/Regional
Assessment and Training Center, Denver, Colorado (1987)
certificate - Grant Writing for
Human Service Professionals, Rocky Mountain Resource and Training Institute,
Lakewood, Colorado (1990)
certificate - Supported
Employment in Mental Health, Rocky Mountain Resource and Training Institute,
Lakewood, Colorado (1990)
certificate - How to Make Social
Security Work for You, Rocky Mountain Resource and Training Institute,
Lakewood, Colorado (1990)
certificate - Colorado Outward
Bound School, Denver, Colorado (1988)
continuing education - Over
1,000 hours of continuing education contact hours in mental health and related
fields (1987 - present)
MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED
AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
* Ohio Community Support Planning Council
* SAMHSA/CMHS National Advisory Committee - Subcommittee On Consumer/Survivor
Issues (NAC-SOCSI) - Appointed 2004 to serve until 2007
* Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County, Ohio - 2006 to present
(appointed by Ohio Department of Mental Health)
* Adult Recovery Network of Ohio - Advisory Board (alternate member) - 2006 to
Present
* National Association for Rights, Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) - President, 2001 to 2002; Board Member, 1995 to 2006; Member
1987 to present
* Alternatives 2006 - National Conference Planning Committee - 2005 to present
* Oregon Consumer/Survivor Council - Advisory to the Director of Oregon Office
of Mental Health and Addiction Services - 2003 to 2005
* Oregon State Trauma Policy Advisory Committee - 2002 to 2005
* Empowerment Initiatives - Board of Directors, 2004 to 2005
* PAIMI (Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness - Federal
Peer Reviewer, February 2004, February 2005, February 2006 and November 2006
* PAIMI (Protection and Advocacy for the Mentally Ill) Advisory Council of the
Oregon Advocacy Center - Chair, 2000 to 2001; Member, 1998 to 2002; Member 2004
to 2005
* Clackamas County Mental Health Council - Appointed by the Clackamas County
Board of Commissioners to serve from May 2003 through May 2006 - Member 2003 to
2005; President 2004 to 2005
* Clackamas County Mental Health Quality Improvement Committee - June 2003 to
2005
* Mental Health Advisory Board, Mental Health and Developmental Disability
Services Division - Member, 2000 to 2003 (appointed by Oregon Governor John A.
Kitzhaber)
* Quality and Utilization Improvement Committee, Ceres Behavioral Healthcare
Systems, LLC, an Affiliate of Magellan Behavioral Health - Member, 1999 to 2004
* InforMed Health Publishing & Training - Faculty, Consultant, 1999 to
present
* Oregon Mental Health Planning and Management Advisory Council, 1999 to 2005
* Oregon Advocacy Center (OAC)
- Board Member, 1998 to 2000
* O.C.T.A (Office of Consumer Technical Assistance) - Annual Mental Health
Consumer Conference Planning Member, 1998 to 2003
* O.C.T.A (Office of Consumer Technical Assistance) - Advisory Board Planner,
Mini-Grant Panelist, Volunteer, Consultant, and Hiring Committee Member, 1998
to 2003
* Mental Health Association of Oregon - Successful Community Living Project
Planner and Consultant, 1999 to 2000
* Oregon Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services - Successful Community
Living Conference Planner, 1999
* Oregon Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services - CMHS Block Grant
Application Performance Indicator Review and Planning Committee, 1999 to 2005
* University of San Francisco, McLaren School of Business, Department of
Rehabilitation Administration - Consultant/Trainer, 1993 to 1999
* O.F.F.I.C.E. (Office For Family Involvement and Client Empowerment) -
Volunteer Technical Advisor/Consultant, Classroom Instructor, Resource
Specialist, Empowerment Trainer, Member of Steering, Coordinating, Curriculum
and Hiring Plan Committees, 1991 to 2002
* Contra Costa Mental Health Commission - Member (appointed by County
Supervisor, Jeff Smith), 1993 to 1996, Adult Committee, Executive Committee, Ad
Hoc Planning Committee, Ad Hoc Housing Plan Committee
* Mental Health Association of Contra Costa County - President, 1993 - 1994,
Board Member and Professional Advisory Committee, 1992 to 1995
* California Network of Mental Health Clients - Member, 1991 to 1996
* Contra Costa Network of Mental Health Clients - Member, 1991 to 1996
* Contra Costa Coalition for Mental Health - Member, 1991 to 1996
* California State Mental Health Training Plan Committee - Member 1994 to 1996
* Zoning and Land Use Compliance Project Advisory Committee of Housing Rights,
Inc. - Member, 1994 to 1996
* National Association of Psychiatric Survivors - Member, 1988 to 1996
* National Mental Health Consumers Association - Member, 1988 to 2000
* California Association of Mental Health Patients Rights Advocates (CAMHPRA) -
Member, 1991 to 1996
* CALMHB/C (California Association of Mental Health Boards and Commissions) -
Board Member, 1994 to 1996
* Bay Area Regional Mental Health Board - Member, 1994 to 1996
* California Adult Mental Health Services Training Conference Committee (AKA,
California Case Management Council) - Member, 1993 to 1994
* Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Inc. - Board Member, Personnel and Grievance
Committee, 1993
* National Mental Health Association - Member, 1988 to present
* Bay Area Patients' Advocates Coalition (BAYPAC) - Member, 1991 - 1992
* Bay Area Network of Mental Health Clients - Member, 1991 - 1992
* Solano County Network of Mental Health Clients - Member, 1992
* Contractors' and Friends Alliance of Contra Costa County - Member, 1991 -
1992
* California Logistical Task Force (planning committee for Alternatives `91
Conference) - Member 1991
* SCCORE - Statewide Consumers of Colorado On the Rise for Expression; Founder,
1988; First President, 1989 -1990; President Emeritus, 1990; Technical
Assistance Advisor and Consultant, 1987 to 1994
* Mental Health Advisory Board for Service Standards and Regulations - Board
Member (appointed by Colorado Governor, Roy Romer), 1989 - 1991
* Mental Health Corporation of Denver - Board Member (appointed by Denver
Mayor, Federico Pe–a), Personnel Committee, Consumer/Human Rights Committee,
Clinical Review Committee, 1988 - 1991
* The Legal Center, Inc. - Federally Mandated State Protection and Advocacy
Agency for Persons with Mental Illness in Colorado - Advisory Board Member,
1990 - 1991
* The Phoenix Project, Inc. - Original Incorporator (in Colorado) and Board
Member, 1988 - 1991
* Colorado Mental Health Consumer Run Business Project - Technical Assistance
Advisor, 1988 - 1991
* Colorado Association of Community Mental Health Centers and Clinics -
Executive Board Member, 1989 - 1991
* Colorado State Mental Health Planning Council - Member, 1988 - 1991
* Member of several search committees for various Colorado State Mental Health
Personnel including, State Mental Health Department Director, Assistant
Director, Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo Director and CSP Director, 1988 -
1991
* Colorado State Division of Mental Health "Five Party" Advisory
Council - Member, 1989 - 1991
* Colorado Outpatient Civil Commitment Task Force - Member, 1989 -1991
* Colorado Independent Case Management Task Force - Member, 1986 - 1991
* Colorado Coalition for the Advancement of Rights in Treatment - Member, 1989
- 1991
* Colorado Social Legislation Committee - Member, 1988 - 1991
* Colorado Coalition for Community Mental Health - Member, 1987 - 1991
* National Teleconference Project - Participant, 1990 - 1993
* Key Informant, Denver CMI Study, 1988, 1989, 1990
* Key Informant, Robert Wood Johnson/Mental Health Corporation of Denver Study,
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
* Key Informant, Colorado Mental Health Association, Denver Children's Campaign
Study, 1989, 1990
* Colorado Mental Health Association - Member, 1988 - 1991
* National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Member, 1987 - 1991
* Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Board Member, 1987 - 1989
* Denver Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Member, 1987 - 1991
* Bethesda Community Mental Health Center Advisory Board - Board Member 1989
* Mental Impairment in Civil Rights Task Force - Member, 1988 to passage of the
Bill by the Colorado Legislature during the 1989 session
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
INFORMED HEALTH PUBLISHING & TRAINING (InforMed - Website under
construction)
Faculty. InforMed Health Publishing & Training is a new organization that
is dedicated to providing people with accurate, clear, and up-to-date
information about issues in mental health treatment. Our publications and
training programs are designed for anyone interested in mental health,
including people who use mental health services and those who provide them.
They are intended to address mental health issues from a perspective that
considers the whole person (not just a diagnosis) and includes individuals in
making decisions about their own mental health services.
SELF-EMPLOYED CONSULTANT
Mental Health Consumer/Human Rights Advocate, Social Activist, Philosopher.
Work as Consultant and Technical Assistant for various projects. Pursue
activist causes such as psychiatric survivor rights, anti-stigma campaigns,
disabled peoples rights, benefits and entitlements. Present to audiences on
topics ranging from employment to housing to civil rights to empowerment.
Special expertise in the following topics:
* Recovery and Recovery Oriented Systems
* Consumers as Workers in the Mental Health Workforce
* Trauma Issues
* Dealing with Mentalism (AKA Saneism)
* Case Management
* Building Empowerment
* Employment Issues
* Building a Modern and Progressive Mental Health System
* Helping Consumers, Families, Professionals and Others Collaborate Together
* Patients' Rights
CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED:
* UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, McLaren School of Business, Department of
Rehabilitation Administration, San Francisco, California
Consultant. Provide trainings in "Career Planning and Goal Setting
(Consumer Directed)," "Psychiatric Disabilities & Assessment of
Abilities (including psychopharmacologic issues)," "Client Directed
Services," "PsychoSocial Rehabilitation Values and Philosophy in a
Consumer Directed System," "Assessment and Planning in a Consumer
Directed System: Values and Philosophy," all based upon Core Curriculum
Values and Philosophy.
* UNITED STATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, San Francisco, California
Consultant. Conducted networking and assessment for potential bid on provision
of Managed Care services to San Diego County. Gathered information and produced
written report of activites and recommedations for action.
* PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland, Oregon
Consulted with the Regional Research Institute on developing a fidelity scale
for the IPS+ (Individual Placement and Support Plus) supported employment
model. Developed a model which incorporates IPS Supported Employment, PACT
(Program of Assertive Community Treatment), Supported Housing, and which fully
respects client choice.
* OREGON ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS (AOCMHP)
Consulted on defining 2004 goals using the President's New Freedom Commission
on Mental Health Report as a platform
* NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL), Arlington, Virginia
Consulted on developing and expanding the model for successfully adding and
integrating consumer providers onto PACT (Program of Assertive Community
Treatment) teams.
* CIMH (CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH), Sacramento, California
Consulted on developing a model for a recovery oriented mental health system.
Compiled data and defined domains and tasks of consumers, providers,
administrators, support staff and families. From the domain and task
definitions, a curriculum was developed to aid in training in the recovery
model.
* INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (IAPSRS)
Subject Matter Expert for the IAPSRS Certification Test Development Project.
Participant on the Role Delineation/ Content Validation Panel for the design of
the Certification/Competency test for certification as a Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Practitioner.
* CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL REHABILITATION AGENCIES (CASRA),
Sacramento, California
Consultant in the development of a training curriculum for certification of
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Practitioners.
* KAISER PERMANENTE CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH, Portland, Oregon
Consutant on Grant to SAMHSA for a study to examine what processes contribute
to recovery from serious mental illnesses.
Empowerment Initiatives, Portland,
Oregon
S.P.I.R.I.T. (Service Provider
Individualized Recovery Intensive Training) Trainer
for Clackamas County
Empowerment Inititatives is a non-profit agency that provides education and
training as well as being the only fully consumer/survivor operated "brokerage" in the country. Board Member, volunteer technical
assistant, paid project co-coordinator and independent contractor/consultant.
Helped develop the concept and design for a program to train mental health
clients to work in the mental health system as providers of services.
Co-designed and created the curriculum and co-facilitated/taught mental health
consumers in an intensive eight week fast track program format. Topics covered
included symptom management, benefits, systems and advocacy, peer counseling,
networking, today's mental health system, paperwork, diagnostic labels,
medications, case management, the disabled rights movement and the mental
health consumer rights movement. Participated in the education, outreach and
sensitivity increasing activities necessary to gain key endorsements of the
program by County Mental Health Administration, County and Contract mental
health staff, local family member groups, local communities, local community
college systems and local consumer networks among others. Worked on various
other aspects involved with a program this size including fund raising, job
development, on-the-job supports and continuing education. Taught this training
several times and trained others as trainers for the program.
O.C.T.A. (Office of Consumer
Technical Assistance), Portland, Oregon
Training Associate, volunteer technical assistant, paid part-time staff and
independent contractor/consultant. OCTA is a consumer-run organization
affiliated with Network Behavioral HealthCare, primarily funded by the Oregon
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services Division. The mission of
OCTA is threefold: (1) To assist consumers in development of programs in their
local communities; (2) To increase consumer involvement in community mental
health provider systems and managed behavioral healthcare organizations; (3) To
increase consumer impact on policy development and implementation at local,
state and federal levels. To achieve these goals, OCTA provides consultation,
local and regional training, and a toll-free resource and referral line for
consumers, consumer-run groups and mental health service providers throughout
the state.
O.F.F.I.C.E. (Office For
Family Involvement and Client Empowerment),
Martinez, California
Volunteer technical assistant, paid project co-coordinator and independent
contractor/consultant. Helped develop the concept and design for a program to
train mental health clients to work in the mental health system as providers of
services. Co-designed and created the curriculum and co-facilitated/taught
mental health consumers in an intensive ten week fast track program format.
Topics covered included symptom management, benefits, systems and advocacy,
peer counseling, networking, today's mental health system, paperwork,
diagnostic labels, medications, case management, the disabled rights movement
and the mental health consumer rights movement. Participated in the education,
outreach and sensitivity increasing activities necessary to gain key
endorsements of the program by County Mental Health Administration, County and
Contract mental health staff, local family member groups, local communities,
local community college systems and local consumer networks among others.
Worked on various other aspects involved with a program this size including
fund raising, job development, on-the-job supports and continuing education.
Taught this training several times and trained others as trainers for the
program.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER CONCERNS, INC.,
Martinez, California (MHCC)
Program Director for a client/ex-client agency - Directed activities related to
Patient Rights, Advocacy and Training and the Contra Costa Network of Mental
Health Clients; managed agency activities, contracts, finances, and personnel;
directed community outreach programs including self-help, advocacy, education
and training; assisted in training staff in use of computers and other office
equipment; coordinated local activities with regional, state and national
activities; organized self-help network activities; provided editorial
assistance to network newsletter; provided supervision, technical assistance
and training to all staff; provided direct advocacy services by providing
representation to clients in involuntary certification probable cause hearings,
independent clinical reviews for minors, involuntary medication capacity
hearings and investigated and resolved issues in accordance with federal law
and the California Welfare and Institutions Code and the California Code of
Regulations, Title 9 and Title 22; expanded agency activities by obtaining new
contracts including a contract to assist in the formation of a network in
Solano County and a contract to represent clients in "Riese"
hearings; provided technical assistance to staff in obtaining information about
and applying for grants and developing plans for drop-in centers. Part of team
in developing an NIMH Systems Improvement Grant Project.
THE PHOENIX PROJECT, INC., Colorado
Was one of the founders and original incorporators for this project to start
and maintain consumer operated businesses. Served on the Board of Directors and
as technical assistant. Performed fundraising, grant writing, policy and
business plan development as part of a personal service contract.
S.C.C.O.R.E. (Statewide Consumers of
Colorado On the Rise for Expression), Colorado
Founded this statewide mental health consumer/survivor network with over forty
self-help groups. Developed data base to track membership. Voted first
statewide President by unanimous vote. Coordinated conferences. Provided
outreach and technical assistance. Represented the consumer voice on numerous
Boards, task forces and policy committees.
CITYWIDE SERVICES ACUTE TREATMENT UNIT
(TRANSITIONS), Denver, Colorado
Mental Health Worker II - Performed needs assessments, diagnosed clients,
performed standard intake and evaluation, and generated treatment plans based
upon client needs in an acute inpatient psychiatric alternative to
hospitalization unit, provided crisis intervention services, implemented
treatment plans through group and individual therapy and case management
services
SANFORD ROSE AND ASSOCIATES, Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Counselor - recruited and matched potential employees with potential
employers through this professional placement agency
CAPITOL INSURANCE COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio
Health Insurance Underwriter, Claims Specialist, Policy Owner Service Director,
Sales Force Trainer, New Policy Research and Development - obtained broad base
understanding of various disabilities, medical and legal terminology
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORK/STUDY POSITIONS, Littleton, Colorado
* G.E.D. Representative for Arapahoe Community with Colorado Employment and
Training Act for Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program
* G.E.D. Representative for Arapahoe Community College (testing and evaluation)
at Fort Logan State Mental Hospital Adolescent Units
* Math Lab - Established and administered tutorial program (basic math through
calculus); established tutorial program for sp ecial needs students (those who
were blind or had other handicapping conditions)
* Counselor Aide - Administered orientation processing including placement and
advisory tests
* Records and Admissions Clerk - Assisted in evaluation and processing of new
student applications
* Biology Lab - Lab Assistant
* G.E.D. Lab - Teaching Assistant; assessed students educational and emotional
needs through various testing mechanisms and then taught students to overcome
any identified deficiencies thus raising the students' level of competence and
confidence sufficiently high for them to obtain a G.E.D. covering topics
ranging from science, math, reading, writing and social studies
* English Lab - Teaching Assistant; assisted in all areas of teaching from
testing and evaluation to administration to implementation of direct teaching
methodology primarily through direct individual tutoring in topics ranging from
basic spelling to word, sentence and paragraph structure to advanced paper
writing
* Reading Lab - Teaching assistant; assisted in all areas of teaching from
testing and evaluation to administration to implementation of direct teaching
methodology primarily through direct individual tutoring in topics ranging from
basic word comprehension to etymology through advanced speed reading
THE COLORADO COLLEGE, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Continued working as teaching assistant and tutor in same areas as at
Arapahoe Community College
PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS, WORKSHOPS AND
PRESENTATIONS
11/07 Working in a Consumer-Driven, Evidence-Based, Culturally Competent,
Trauma-Informed, Recovery Oriented, Ethical System of Care: Is It Possible?
- Keynote presentation at the "Recovery Fair" with the following
objectives: 1) Describe a process by which one becomes a "mental
patient"; 2) Explain the concept of "mentalism" and how to
overcome these attitudes that create retraumatization; 3) Define the terms
recovery and empowerment. Presented in Cincinnati, Ohio
10/07 Review Draft Model/Standard "Permission for Release of
Information Form" for Ohio Department of Mental Health
10/07 From Recovery to Wellness - This half-day institute addressed
how one moves along a path from "mental patient" to passionate
advocate to a transformed system. Tips and tools included clues about how to
overcome trauma and other obstacles and barriers. Topics covered included: 1)
How one develops a "mental patient" identity; 2) How to overcome this
"mental patient" identity; 3) How to move from "mental
patient" to recovered self; 4) How to overcome mental patienthood through
employment; 5) How to become an "Advocate"; 6) How to identify and
overcome "mentalist" attitudes; 7) Trauma informed care and it's
relationship to improved services; 8) Systems transformation. Presented this
institute at the National "Alternatives 2007" Conference in St.
Louis, Missouri
10/07 Retraumatization and Mutual Support - This half-day institute
focused on retraumatization from neglect and abuse. Constructing one's self to
manage trauma must be a socialization process. Retraumatization hinders
building trust and being responsible. Prejudice challenges social justice,
poverty challenges well-being, manipulation challenges mutuality, and torture
degrades Being. The alternative involves taking responsibility and being
socially accountable. The institute discussed advocacy against retraumatization
and finding mutual support. Presented this institute at the National
"Alternatives 2007" Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
10/07 Men and Trauma - This half-day institute discussed issues for
male trauma survivors, including the importance of gender-specificity in
understanding and responding to experiences of violent victimization. Data was
presented regarding the prevalence of trauma experiences among boys and men;
the impact of trauma; characteristic male coping styles; and models for male
trauma recovery and healing. Attention was paid to different types of trauma
exposure and to the role of race and culture in men's trauma experiences.
Presented this institute at the National "Alternatives 2007"
Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
10/07 Seclusion and Restraints: Supporting Evidence, Best Practices and
Tools for Advocacy - This half-day institute focused on mentalism, trauma,
advocacy, legislation, and networking for change. Mentalism is a form of abuse
and discrimination and can reflect the attitudes of professionals allowing them
to justify the harm they do to people. Trauma is the result of this harm.
Trauma has a cumulative effect and becomes more harmful when human caused. To
be this traumatized may evolve into the impossibility of recovery. Participants
learned how to advocate for coercion and abuse free environments and help deter
the effects of trauma. Consumers/Survivors must begin taking a stronger role in
advocating for coercion free environments. Consumer/survivor driven success
stories were discussed. Another route to advocate for change regarding S&R
is through legislation. Attorney Morrison helped draft and later lobbied for a
bill that created uniform statewide standards on both restraint and seclusion
of people labeled as having mental illness. The California Legislature passed
this bill and Governor Gray Davis signed it into law in 2004 making California
the first state in the nation to have a landmark Restraint & Seclusion Law.
Participants were encouraged to initiate the same in their state through
resources that was offered through discussion and handouts. Additional advocacy
opportunities were discussed especially through each state's Protection and
Advocacy program and PAIMI advisory council. The overall focus of the
presentation was to offer a challenge to all consumers/survivors to become
empowered to effect change regarding the reduction and elimination of seclusion
and restraints in their states. Presented this institute at the National
"Alternatives 2007" Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
10/07 Seclusion and Restraints: Supporting Evidence, Best Practices and
Tools for Advocacy - This workshop focused on a "Roadmap to Seclusion
and Restraint Free Mental Health Services." This presentation involved
panel discussion and interactive dialogue. Many states, providers, and
consumer/survivors are still struggling to understand how to reduce the use of
seclusion and restraint (S&R) and, that while some facilities have made
great progress, best practices are not widely known or practiced in many
settings. Best practices will be identified and "The Roadmap to Seclusion
and Restraint Free Mental Health Services" will be discussed. The Roadmap
is an initiative from SAMHSA/CMHS involving consumer/survivor participation to
assist with implementing an S&R initiative. Real life success stories were
also shared of state initiatives from the S&R State Initiative Grants,
facilities that have achieved success, and alternatives to S&R. Presented
this workshop at the National "Alternatives 2007" Conference in St.
Louis, Missouri
10/07 Working in a Consumer-Driven, Evidence-Based, Culturally Competent,
Trauma-Informed, Recovery Oriented, Ethical System of Care: Is It Possible?
- Presented to a Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Kentucky,
Lexington, Kentucky
10/07 Mental Health Consumers Surviving Trauma - This half-day
institute discussed trauma issues for consumers/survivors in the mental health
system. The institute defined "trauma" and discussed the importance
of gender-specificity in understanding and responding to experiences of violent
victimization. In addition, the workshop talked about some specific efforts to
help people recover from trauma including the reduction of seclusion and
restraints in a forensic inpatient setting and others. There was important
discussion of the ways in which trauma and violence affect consumers/survivors
in the mental health system. Consumers/survivors often present with
pre-existing trauma issues. In addition, there was discussion of many of the
retraumatizing effects of service system practices (mentalism). The institute
discussed issues for trauma survivors, including the importance of
gender-specificity in understanding and responding to experiences of violent
victimization. Data was presented regarding the prevalence of trauma
experiences; the impact of trauma; characteristic coping styles; and models for
trauma recovery and healing. Attention was paid to different types of trauma
exposure and to the role of race and culture in trauma experiences. Data was
presented about seclusion, restraints and other forms of traumatizing and
retraumatizing practices and how they impact upon people and impede the
healing/recovery process. There was discussion about the obstacles often faced
in acknowledging trauma and seeking help. Some of the contextual factors –
family and community, race and ethnicity, class and gender role expectations –
that play a role in violence and recovery from violent trauma were outlined.
The institute concluded by communicating a sense of hopefulness about recovery
and some of the unique ways in which people have overcome the effects of
trauma. There was a presentation of some of the ways in which the use of
seclusion and restraints have been diminished or eliminated in a variety of
settings including forensic, emergency rooms, inpatient psychiatric and even
children's facilities. Presented at the Fifteenth National Case Management
Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
10/07 Come Rap with Pat and Pam - Back by popular demand! Last year
in Salt Lake City, this was a well-attended workshop and received high praise
from the attendees. This year, the workshop was expanded as Pat was joined by
another leader of the consumer/survivor movement. This half-day institute was
designed for people to have the opportunity to interact with "consumer/survivor"
leaders and to discuss such topics as, "What's gone wrong with the concept
of recovery?" Attendees were invited to come and discuss their issues and
concerns. Success stories and stories of system failure were presented by two
storytellers extraordinaire who are outspoken and successful, vocal advocates.
Presented at the Fifteenth National Case Management Conference in Louisville,
Kentucky.
10/07 From Recovery to Wellness - This half-day institute addressed
how one moves along a path from "mental patient" to passionate
advocate to a transformed system. Tips and tools included clues about how to
overcome trauma and other obstacles and barriers. Topics covered included: 1)
How one develops a "mental patient" identity; 2) How to overcome this
"mental patient" identity; 3) How to move from "mental
patient" to recovered self; 4) How to overcome mental patienthood through
employment; 5) How to become an "Advocate"; 6) How to identify and
overcome "mentalist" attitudes; 6) Possible pitfalls in employment
and how to avoid or overcome them (including some brief discussion of benefits
systems); 7) Trauma informed care and it's relationship to improved services;
8) Systems transformation. Presented at the Fifteenth National Case Management
Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
08/07 Promoting Cultural Change with Words - Culture change means
being open to willfully changing one’s thinking, one’s feelings and one’s
behavior. Crisis Intervention Team Training seeks to end the prejudice,
discrimination and fear of people with mental illness. CIT is dedicated to
change from fear to people first. The heart of CIT is to use words, not
weapons, to understand the situation of a person who has a mental illness. This
presentation focused on the development of policies and partnerships that
promote a positive culture for law enforcement and people labeled with mental
illness. Leadership by example will also promote the change necessary to make a
difference in our culture. Co-presented this workshop at the 2007 CIT National
Conference in Memphis, Tennessee
08/07 Development of Peer Training/Mentoring: Addressing the Lived
Experience of Trauma - An invited attendee at this Consumer/Expert
Workgroup Meeting sponsored by NASMHPD/CMHS (National Association of State
Mental Health Program Directors/Center for Mental Health Services) National
Center for Trauma-Informed Care in Alexandria, Virginia
07/07 Empowerment and Consumer Culture - This full-day
consumer-oriented workshop introduced participants to the contributions of the
consumer/survivor movement and how they are influencing the provision of
services for mental health and substance use conditions today. Current terms
such as "recovery" and "empowerment" were explored in
depth, along with strategies for achieving these goals both personally and
within our professional work with clients. A discussion of potential barriers
and obstacles to achieving a recovery-oriented system was included, along with
strategies for overcoming these barriers and achieving a truly transformed
system of services. Consumers and service providers were encouraged to attend
this workshop together. Learning Objectives: 1) Define the terms recovery and
empowerment, 2) Explain the political structure of federal and local level
mental health systems, 3) Discuss the goals of a transformed system, 4)
Describe at least three methods for facilitating recovery. Presented at the
36th Annual Summer Institute in Newark, Delaware
[http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh/summerinst07.html]
07/07 Self-Advocacy and Negotiations - The consumer-driven
self-advocacy movement for recovery and transformation has awakened the need
for change at all levels of the mental health and substance use system. One
particular call for change encourages consumers and their families to become
advocates for their rights and treatment needs. This full-day,
consumer-oriented, interactive workshop engaged participants in identifying and
developing strategies of self-advocacy and negotiation within the mental health
and substance use system. Topics included developing tools for active
participation in the treatment team and treatment planning process. Role-play
and other forms of practice helped to reinforce these tools and strategies.
There was also a discussion of the consumer-driven progress accomplished thus
far, and areas of yet-needed change for achieving true systems transformation.
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe various ways in which a person might be an
advocate, 2) Explain three tools of negotiation, 3) Describe skills for
accomplishing positive change. Presented at the 36th Annual Summer Institute in
Newark, Delaware [http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh/summerinst07.html]
07/07 Recovery, Trauma, and Empowerment - This full-day
consumer-oriented workshop presented the history of the consumer/survivor
movement and its roots in other civil rights movements. There was discussion
about the two different aspects of the movement, self-help and advocacy, and
how these aspects converge into a system that is recovery-focused. Additional
topics included the impact of trauma on the lives of people in the mental
health and substance abuse system. More specifically, ways in which the system
can help in healing past traumas as well as ways in which it can re-traumatize
the individual and stifle the healing process were explored. Discussion focused
on how helping others can facilitate the healing process for oneself, and
suggested ways for people to get involved in the trauma-sensitive, self-help,
peer support movement. Learning Objectives: 1) Describe trauma-informed service
systems, 2) Explain the concept of "mentalism" and how to overcome
these attitudes, 3) Explain the two branches of the modern mental health
"consumer" movement and describe how they differ. Presented at the
36th Annual Summer Institute in Newark, Delaware
[http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsamh/summerinst07.html]
07/07 WNCO Radio on Consumer Provided Services - A panelist on the
topic of consumer/survivor provided services on this 1-hour program in Ashland,
Ohio.
3/07 Recovery and All That Jazz - This half-day keynote presentation
was part of the "Recovery Model Toolbox" Series. The presentation
covered: (1) Consumer Rights and Recovery; (2) Recovery Model from a
consumer's/survivor's perspective; (3) Recovery model, past, present and 10
years from now; (4) Evidence based practices of consumer staff models, working
in partnership; (5) How/what staff and consumers should be doing to prepare for
this transformation; and, (6) Latest cutting edge information on recovery.
Presented at the Franconia Road Treatment Center in Alexandria, Virginia
1/07 Recovery Wellness Workshop - This half-day keynote presentation
was designed to encourage people to take the journey from "mental
patient" to recovered worker as a Peer Specialist. The presentation
covered recovery and wellness as well as advocacy, employment and trauma
issues. Presented on behalf of Orange County Mental Health in Orange County,
California.
1/07 MindFreedom Radio - Featured presenter on the topic of
overcoming and recovering from oppression by the psycho-pharmaceutical
industry.
11/06 Justice-Involved Men and Trauma - This federally convened
national workgroup discussed issues related to justice involved men and trauma
as well as the growing crisis in trauma among veterans. Washington, D.C.
10/06 Men and Trauma - This institute discussed issues for male
trauma survivors, including the importance of gender-specificity in
understanding and responding to experiences of violent victimization. Data was
presented regarding the prevalence of trauma experiences among boys and men;
the impact of trauma; characteristic male coping styles; and models for male
trauma recovery and healing. Attention was paid to different types of trauma
exposure and to the role of race and culture in men's trauma experiences.
Co-Presented this institute at the National "Alternatives 2006"
Conference in Portland, Oregon
10/06 The Culture of Grassroots Organizing: Transformation and
Accountability - Veteran grassroots organizers discuss bringing the
"grassroots underground to the surface." Real transformation means
changes in the social infrastructure through sensitive, often unheralded detail
work. Grassroots work
10/06 How Consumer/Survivors are Working to Reduce and Eliminate the use
of Seclusion & Restraints - How consumers/survivors are contributing to
the reduction of restraint/seclusion. More about advocacy opportunities to
eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion. Mentalism and trauma discussed in
detail. Co-Presented this workshop at the National "Alternatives
2006" Conference in Portland, Oregon
10/06 Rap With Pat - This workshop is designed for people to have an
opportunity to interact with a "consumer/survivor" leader and to
discuss such topics as, "What's gone wrong with the concept of
recovery?" Presented at the 2006 National Association of Case Management
(NACM) conference. Salt Lake City, Utah
10/06 Men and Trauma - This institute discussed issues for male
trauma survivors, including the importance of gender-specificity in
understanding and responding to experiences of violent victimization. Data was
presented regarding the prevalence of trauma experiences among boys and men;
the impact of trauma; characteristic male coping styles; and models for male
trauma recovery and healing. Attention was paid to different types of trauma
exposure and to the role of race and culture in men's trauma experiences.
Presented this Institute at the 2006 National Association of Case Management
(NACM) conference. Salt Lake City, Utah
10/06 Solving the Problems of Mentalism: Recognizing and Overcoming
Treatment Induced Oppression, Discrimination and Trauma - This workshop
identified several different forms of oppression, discrimination and trauma
related to mental health treatment with an exploration of how and why these
occur. Mentalism and prognostication, as well as mentalism as it relates to
psychotropic medications, physical environment, and language were covered. In
addition, the consumer/survivor perspective of decontextualization was
explored. The workshop concluded with a discussion of how to overcome problems
of mentalist attitudes. Presented at the 2006 National Association of Case
Management (NACM) conference. Salt Lake City, Utah
10/06 Effective Supervision of Peer Case Management - This workshop
discussed issues for supervisors. Supervisors have often been promoted to their
position without benefit of any formal training. Problems can arise when untrained
supervisors confuse their role as supervisor with their previous role as
therapist/case manager. Role confusion can become more complicated when
supervising consumers/survivors who have not yet developed full roles within
the provider agency. Presented at the 2006 National Association of Case
Management (NACM) Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah
9/06 Men and Trauma - This workshop discussed issues for male trauma
survivors, including the importance of gender-specificity in understanding and
responding to experiences of violent victimization. Data was presented
regarding the prevalence of trauma experiences among boys and men; the impact
of trauma; characteristic male coping styles; and models for male trauma
recovery and healing. Attention was paid to different types of trauma exposure
and to the role of race and culture in men's trauma experiences. Presented at
the 11th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma in San Diego,
California
9/06 Recovery: Hopes and Dreams of Real Transformation - Keynote
presentation at the 20th Annual Statewide Mental Health Consumer Conference
hosted by Knowledge Empowers You (KEY) in Indianapolis, Indiana
7/06 Recovery: Hopes and Dreams of Real Transformation - Keynote
presentation at the Fourth Annual ÒCelebration RecoveryÓ Conference of the Ohio
Adult Recovery Network in Akron, Ohio
5/06 Solving the Problems of Mentalism: Recognizing and Overcoming
Treatment Induced Oppression, Discrimination and Trauma - Thi s workshop
identified several different forms of oppression, discrimination and trauma
related to mental health treatment with an exploration of how and why these
occur. Mentalism and prognostication, as well as mentalism as it relates to
psychotropic medications, physical environment, and language were covered. In
addition, the consumer/survivor perspective of decontextualization was
explored. The workshop concluded with a discussion of how to overcome problems
of mentalist attitudes. Presented at the 2006 Mental Health Consumer &
Family Education and Leadership Conference. Anchorage, Alaska
12/05 To Be A Mental Patient - Keynote presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Mental Health Association of Collier County in Naples, Florida
11/05 Men and Trauma - Coordinated presentation of this workshop at
the NARPA (National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy) Conference
in Hartford, Connecticut
10/05 Men and Trauma - Presented this workshop at the National
Alternatives Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
10/05 How are Consumer/Survivors helping to Reduce/Eliminate the use of
Seclusion and Restraint? (Part I) - How consumers/survivors are
contributing to the reduction of restraint/seclusion. How to get your state's
Protection and Advocacy organization to be more effective. In depth coverage of
de-escalation techniques and the use of comfort rooms. Co-Presented this
workshop at the National Alternatives Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
10/05 How are Consumer/Survivors helping to Reduce/Eliminate the use of
Seclusion and Restraint? (Part II) - More about advocacy opportunities to
eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion. Mentalism and trauma discussed in
detail. Co-Presented this workshop at the National Alternatives Conference in
Phoenix, Arizona
6/05 Solving the Problems of Mentalism: Recognizing and Overcoming
Treatment Induced Oppression, Discrimination and Trauma - This workshop
identified several different forms of oppression, discrimination and trauma
related to mental health treatment with an exploration of how and why these
occur. Mentalism and prognostication, as well as mentalism as it relates to
psychotropic medications, physical environment, and language were covered. In
addition, the consumer/survivor perspective of decontextualization was
explored. The workshop concluded with a discussion of how to overcome problems
of mentalist attitudes. Presented at the 2005 National Association of Case
Management (NACM) conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5/05 Disconnect: Changing Social Relations and Combating the Psychology
of War - The present war mentality focuses on 'getting evil to behave', on
producing conformity to "globalized" society. Along a similar path,
we must find a means of attending to the problem of moving mental health from a
'mental disease' concept to a 'democratic dialogue' (Gergen) and to do so we
must deconstruct the social basis of that "replacement" psychology.
We must target turning the deficit-based behavioral medicine paradigm into an
asset-based trauma work collaborative. This workshop was focused on how to
build tools for constructing dialogue between the "client/survivor"
movement and psychologists and counselors on the basis of social justice and
enhanced mutual respect beyond what generally obtains now. Veteran activists
engaged participants in a roundtable style conversation. Presented at the 2005
Psychologists for Social Responsibility and Counselors for Social Justice
conference. Portland, Oregon
5/05 Solving the Problems of Mentalism: Recognizing and Overcoming
Treatment Induced Oppression, Discrimination and Trauma - This workshop
identified several different forms of oppression, discrimination and trauma
related to mental health treatment with an exploration of how and why these
occur. Mentalism and prognostication, as well as mentalism as it relates to
psychotropic medications, physical environment, and language were covered. In
addition, the consumer/survivor perspective of decontextualization was
explored. The workshop will concluded with a discussion of how to overcome
problems of mentalist attitudes. Presented at the 2005 Psychologists for Social
Responsibility and Counselors for Social Justice conference. Portland, Oregon
2/05 Outcomes and Perspectives on the National Dare to Act Trauma
Conference of 2004 - Presented to the National Advisory Committee -
Subcommittee On Consumer/Survivor Issues (NAC-SOCSI).
Washington, D.C.
2/05 The "Consumer" Movement: Past, Present and Future -
Presentation as a guest lecturer to a class on Evidence-Based Interventions for
Community Mental Health Practice at the Graduate School of Social Work at
Portland State University. Portland, Oregon
1/05 Effective Communication with Mental Health Consumer/Survivors -
Presentation to Oregon State Department of Health Services Reception Staff.
Portland, Oregon
1/05 Effective Communication with Mental Health Consumer/Survivors -
Presentation to Oregon State Department of Health Services Reception Staff.
Hillsboro, Oregon
12/04 Men and Trauma Institute - This institute addressed lessons
learned from male trauma survivors, including the importance of
gender-specificity in understanding and responding to experiences of violent
victimization. Presenters discussed the prevalence of trauma experiences among
boys and men; the impact of trauma; characteristic male coping styles; and
models for male trauma recovery and healing. Attention was paid to different
types of trauma exposure and to the role of race and culture in men's trauma
experiences. The institute considered both effective trauma-specific
interventions and the development of trauma-informed approaches to services for
men. Actively planned and presented during this full day institute as part of
the National Dare to Act conference on Trauma. Baltimore, Maryland
12/04 Trauma in the Lives of Men: Impact, Services, and Recovery -
Co-Presented this workshop at the National Dare to Act conference on Trauma.
Baltimore, Maryland
10/04 How to Develop a Statewide Mental Health Trauma Policy -
Co-Presented at Alternatives 2004 Conference. Denver, Colorado
07/04 Peer and Self-Advocacy and Serving on Advisory Boards and Councils
- Training provided to consumers/survivors in Southeast Oregon. Coos Bay
11/03 NARPA 101 - Presented at the NARPA 2003: United for Social
Justice Conference. (NARPA is the National Association for Rights Protection
and Advocacy.) Austin, Texas
11/03 Critical Connections - A professional/consumer panel
interacting with each other and the audience to enhance case management and
consumer case management practice and mutual respect and understanding.
Presented this plenary session as a panelist at the National Association of
Case Management (NACM) conference. Nashville, Tennessee
10/03 Solving the Problems of Mentalism: Recognizing and Overcoming
Treatment Induced Oppression, Discrimination and Trauma - Presented at:
Celebrate Wellness IV: A Statewide Conference Promoting the Health and Wellness
of Oregonians with Disabilities. Portland, Oregon
10/03 Risser, Pat (2004). Barriers to Self-Determination for People who
have been Identified as Having Mental Illness in Western Society - In UIC
NRTC's National Self-Determination and Psychiatric Disability Invitational
Conference: Conference Papers (J. Jonikas & J. Cook, Eds.), pp. 209-230.,
Chicago, IL: UIC National Research & Training Center on Psychiatric
Disability. Available online at (UIC_NRTC)
6/03 Consult on Mental Health Courts - Met with and provided
consultation to representative from Yamhill County regarding Mental Health
Courts and how to keep them from bec oming oppressive toward those whom they
are designed to serve. Lake Oswego, Oregon
5/03 Solving the Problems of Mentalism: Recognizing and Overcoming
Treatment Induced Oppression, Discrimination and Trauma - Presentation at
National Association of Social Workers-Oregon Chapter, annual conference.
Tualatin, Oregon
3/03 Developing a Statewide Mental Health Trauma Policy -
Presentation at the 9th National and 2nd International Conference on the Abuse
of Children and Adults with Disabilities. Riverside, California
2/03 Consumer/Survivor Perspectives on Public Mental Health Services
- Presentation as a guest lecturer to a class at the Graduate School of Social
Work at Portland State University. Also discussed the Recovery Model of service
provision and how social workers can be more sensitive and better partners with
consumers in the assessment and diagnosis process and the history of the C/S/X
(Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient) movement as a social change
movement and a review of issues of self-determination. Portland, Oregon
1/03 Capitol Voices - Presented as part of this full day training for
mental health consumers on how the legislative process works (or doesn't).
Salem, Oregon
1/03 Consumer/Survivor Perspective on Mental Health Services -
Presented half-day as guest lecturer to a class of Senior nursing students at
Oregon Health and Sciences University. Portland, Oregon
12/02 History of the C/S/X
(Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient) Movement - Presented to
Renaissance Peer Counseling support class (part of Cascadia Behavioral
HealthCare, Inc.) in Portland, Oregon
12/02 Peer and Self Advocacy 102 - Presented this two-day training on
Mental Status Exam, Diagnosis and Psychiatric Medications to the Circle of Hope
Drop-in Center in Corvallis, Oregon
11/02 Recognizing and Overcoming Internalized Oppression - Presented
this workshop at "NARPA (National Association for Rights Protection and
Advocacy) 2002: Rights Under Siege" Conference in Portland, Oregon.
11/02 Consumers as Case Managers from Different Perspectives -
Presented this workshop as a panelist at the National Association of Case
Management (NACM) conference in Washington, D.C.
10/02 Consumer/Survivor Perspective on Mental Health Services -
Presented half-day as guest lecturer to a class of Senior nursing students at
Oregon Health and Sciences University. Portland, Oregon
10/02 Hints and Tips on Effective Presentations - Presented each of
five evenings at the "Fall Institute on Self-Determination" (An
Activity of the Real Choice Systems Change Project of the Oregon Office of
Mental Health and Addiction Service). Topics included: Assertiveness; Stress
Management; Use of Multi-Media; Ice-Breakers; Reading and Connecting with an
Audience and Role Play. Portland, Oregon
10/02 Employment as a Critical Element of Consumer/Survivor
Self-Determination - Half-day intensive learning module presented at the
"Fall Institute on Self-Determination" (An Activity of the Real
Choice Systems Change Project of the Oregon Office of Mental Health and
Addiction Service). Portland, Oregon
10/02 Introduction to Consumer/Survivor Self-Determination - Half-day
intensive learning module presented at the "Fall Institute on
Self-Determination" (An Activity of the Real Choice Systems Change Project
of the Oregon Office of Mental Health and Addiction Service). Topics included:
History of Consumer/Survivor Self-Determination; Values and Principles of
Consumer/ Survivor Self-Determination; Philosophy of Recovery. Portland, Oregon
10/02 Self-Help and Community Centers: From the PatientsÍ Rights Era to
the Present with Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Inc. - Presentation at
the 25th Anniversary Celebration, "Remembering Our Past & Celebrating
the Future! A Tribute to the Successes of the Second Oldest Consumer-Run
Organization in the U.S.A.!" for Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Inc. in
Concord, California
9/02 Real Conversations - Workshop presented at Alternatives 2002
Conference. In the course of developing a process that would lead to a National
Organization for the consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement differences had to
be overcome and ways of communicating and trusting had to be developed. This
workshop discusses some of how that happened. Atlanta, Georgia
9/02 Recovery From Trauma - Workshop presented at Alternatives 2002
Conference. People who have survived trauma are often given psychiatric labels,
but the traumatic causes of their distress are often not identified or may even
be denied by those providing services. Existing mental health treatment often
re-traumatizes the survivor. This workshop will discuss issues around recovery
from trauma. The definition of trauma will be explored, as well as the
long-term manifestations of trauma in people's lives. Current diagnostic issues
and rationales for treatment will be critically examined, especially with
respect to the punitive use of the diagnoses. Atlanta, Georgia
9/02 Introduction to Peer and Self-Advocacy - Two day training
presented to consumer/survivors at Circle of Hope Drop-In Center in Corvallis,
Oregon
8/02 Starting and Governing a Consumer Operated Drop-In Center -
Training presented on behalf of OCTA (Oregon Consumer Technical Assistance) to
consumer/ survivors from Sweet Home Drop-In in Albany, Oregon, from On Our Own
Drop-In in Albany, Oregon and from Circle of Hope Drop-In in Corvalllis, Oregon
8/02 Grant Writing and Fundraising - Training presented on behalf of
OCTA (Oregon Consumer Technical Assistance) to SHAMA (Self-Help And Mutual
Assistance) Drop-In House in North Bend, Oregon
8/02 The Case Against the Use of Force and Coercion in Mental Health Care
- Testimony b efore a sub-committee of President Bush's New Freedom Commission
on Mental Health in Washington, D.C.
7/02 Identifying and Overcoming Mentalism - Co-authored this article
which is currently in press (Community Mental Health Journal) with Coni
Kalinowski, M.D.
7/02 C.R.I.S.P. (Crisis Recovery Individualized Support Plan) - This
article outlining a successful method of reducing inpatient hospitalizations
for people who have been labeled with psychiatric disabilities is currently in
press (Community Mental Health Journal).
6/02 Trauma Awareness and Responsive Mental Health Service -
Co-presented this training to mental health professionals to increase the
knowledge level and awareness of participants about the permanent and
changeable effects of serious trauma and neglect. Participants learned about
actions and supports to assist trauma survivors in their recovery. New
trauma-focused treatment approaches revealing positive results were discussed.
Responses that might trigger reactions arising out of old trauma were
identified, and the possible interaction of trauma effects with offered mental
health services were explored. The training was also designed to sensitize
mental health staff to the experiences of trauma survivors and the potential
for triggering and retraumatization.
6/02 Recognizing and Overcoming Internalized Oppression -
Presentation at Camp OCTA Leadership Conference, this was an interactive
workshop with participants identifying their own internalized oppression based
on examples provided by the workshop facilitator. Participants were also
challenged to learn to be assertive in giving up those internalized oppressions
and thus be better able to suggest changes to the mental health system.
"As advocates, we can't challenge oppression in ourselves and others and
thus make the system better, if we can't recognize the oppression that
exists." Presented at Camp Magruder at Rockaway Beach, Oregon
6/02 History of the C/S/X Patient's Rights Movement - Co-Presented at
Camp OCTA Leade rship Conference, this was an interactive workshop that traced
the history of the struggles of our movement through it's roots in
self-help/peer support to the current situation with the American's with
Disabilities Act and the Olmstead decision. (C/S/X = Consumer or Client,
Survivor, Ex-Patient or Ex-Inmate) Presented at Camp Magruder at Rockaway
Beach, Oregon
5/02 Introduction to Advocacy and Activism - Presentation at O.C.T.A.
(Office of Consumer Technical Assistance), for Oregon Trail Project III to
train consumer/survivors in how to get more involved in local public policy by
participation on Advisory Boards. Presented in Portland, Oregon
5/02 Introduction to OCTA - Presentation to mental health consumers
in Burns, Oregon
5/02 State Hospitals: Worst Case Scenarios - Workshop presentation to
mental health service providers (Case Managers and Adult Foster Care Home
Workers) in Burns, Oregon
5/02 Successful Community Living - Workshop presentation to mental
health service providers (Case Managers and Adult Foster Care Home Workers) in
Burns, Oregon
5/02 Human Sexuality and Mental Health Recovery: The Final Taboo -
Workshop presentation at the Spring 2002 CASRA (California Association of
Social Rehabilitation Services) Conference. Presented in Walnut Creek,
California
4/02 Beyond Components: Using Fidelity Scales to Measure and Assure
Choice in Program Implementation and Quality Assurance - Co-Authored with
Robert Paulson, Rachel Post and Heidi Herinckx. Abstract: Fidelity scales have become an accepted part of
intervention research. Initially, fidelity scales focused on critical
components of an intervention. In this paper we argue that the next generation
of fidelity scales should include key process variables such as choice. Since
choice is an essential element in all empowerment and recovery driven intervention
models, a fidelity scale for an enhanced version of the Individual Placement
and Support (IPS) supported employment model that incorporates choice as a
fundamental component was developed as part of a SAMHSA community action grant.
The process for developing the choice component and the dimensions measured are
also described. Community Mental Health Journal,
38 (2): 119-128, April 2002
4/02 Psychological Trauma Policy Statewide Regional Forum - Presented
consumer/survivor perspective at this forum to discuss the draft of a new
statewide proposed policy. Helped facilitate discussion group. Presented in
Eugene, Oregon Also presented in 3/02 in Wilsonville, Oregon
1/02 Meaningful inclusion of people with psychiatric disabilities in
White House decision making on mental health issues, better enforcement of
civil rights laws and support for the national expansion of peer-run service
approaches - Co-Presented to President Bush Domestic Policy Advisors in
Washington, D.C.
1/02 Crisis Planning to Avoid Hospitalization and Advance Directives
- Co-Presented at Renaissance (a program with Cascadia Behavioral HealthCare,
Inc.) in Portland, Oregon
11/01 What Is Recovery? - Article in Westward Union,
Newsletter of the National Empowerment Center on the West Coast. Volume V, No.
1; Fall 2001
10/01 History of the C/S/X
(Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient) Movement and a Review of Issues
of Self-Determination and Recovery - Presentation at Open Door Consumer
Center in Astoria, Oregon
10/01 Consumer Perspectives on Public Mental Health Services -
Presentation to a class at the Graduate School of Social Work at
Portland State University. Also discussed the Recovery Model of service
provision and how social workers can be more sensitive and better partners with
consumers in the assessment and diagnosis process and the history of the C/S/X
(Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient) movement as a social change
movement and a review of issues of self-determination - Presented in Portland,
Oregon
9/01 History of the C/S/X (Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient)
Movement and a Review of Issues of Self-Determination and Recovery -
Presentation to Psychiatric Interns at OHSU (Oregon Health Sciences University)
in Portland, Oregon (also presented in 6/01)
8/01 Human Sexuality and Mental Health Recovery: The Final Taboo -
Workshop presentation at the "Alternatives 2001" Conference.
Presented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8/01 An Overview of Consumer Involvement in Public Policy: The Consumer
Movement, It's History, Empowerment and Recovery - Presentation at Mental
Health Community Forum in association with O.C.T.A. (Office of Consumer
Technical Assistance)(OCTA). Presented in
Corvallis, Oregon
7/01 Human Sexuality and Mental Health Recovery: The Final Taboo -
Workshop presentation at the World Assembly for Mental Health: Respecting
Diversity in a Changing World Conference.(Letter of Appreciation)
Presented in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
6/01 History of the C/S/X (Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient)
Movement - Presented to Renaissance Peer Counseling support class (part of
Network Behavioral HealthCare, Inc.) in Portland, Oregon
5/01 An Overview of Consumer Involvement in Public Policy: The Consumer
Movement, It's History and Empowerment - Presentation at O.C.T.A. (Office
of Consumer Technical Assistance), (OCTA)
for Oregon Trail Project II to train consumer/survivors in how to get more
involved in local public policy by participation on Advisory Boards. Presented
in Portland, Oregon
5/01 Roles of Partners in Recovery - Co-Presented this workshop on
the roles of various important people necessary to build a recovery oriented
public mental health system at the CASRA (California Association of Social
Rehabilitation Agencies) 2001 conference in Walnut Creek, California
4/01 History of the Consumer/Survivor Movement; Balancing Empowerment,
Recovery and Advocacy - Presented to the members of "A Place Of Our
Own" Drop-In Center in Tillamook, Oregon
4/01 Recovery: More Than Just Another Name for the Same Old Thing -
Co-Presented this workshop on a new "model" of recovery at the
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare's "In the Public
Interest: Strategies and Solutions for Tomorrow" Annual Training
Conference in Portland, Oregon
4/01 Consumers as Colleagues: When Consumers become Co-Workers -
Co-Presented this workshop about "consumers" in the mental health
workforce at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare's
"In the Public Interest: Strategies and Solutions for Tomorrow"
Annual Training Conference in Portland, Oregon
2/01 Incorporating Concepts of Recovery and Wellness into the Old
Paradigm - Keynote presentation to the MVBCN (Mid-Valley Behavioral Care
Network) Third Annual Quality Colloquium: Creating a Consumer-Centered
System in Salem, Oregon
11/00 The Consumer Perspective on Recovery and the Value of Work with the
IPS+ Program - Full day training presented to Washington and Multnomah
County IPS+ (Individualized Placement and Support) providers who are part of
start-up, pilot projects to provide intensive case management and supported
employment services. Presented in Portland, Oregon
11/00 The Journey from Mental Patient to Psychiatric Survivor: Overcoming
Mentalism - Workshop presented at the "NARPA 2000" (National
Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy) conference; Taking Power to
the People: Knowledge Plus Action. Many psychiatric survivors have overcome
many of the effects of the trauma of mentalism. This interactive workshop
focused on helping people to identify mentalism, its effects and steps in
overcoming mentalist attitud es within a recovery framework. Presented in
Sacramento, California
10/00 Mental Health Treatment that Works: National and Local Perspectives
- Co-Presented this workshop at Mental Health and the Law conference
sponsored by Multnomah County NAMI. In this workshop, consumer/survivors and
advocates together discussed recovery-based, consumer-focused programs that
result in long-lasting, successful outcomes with increased community tenure. We
also exposed some of the prevalent myths around mental illness, such as the
violence myth and the myth of the need for forced treatment, and how these and
other myths are hurting rather than helping people get the services they need
to prosper. Presented in Portland, Oregon
10/00 Consumer Perspectives on Public Mental Health Services -
Presentation to a class at the Graduate School of Social Work at
Portland State University. Also discussed the Recovery Model of service
provision and how social workers can be more sensitive and better partners with
consumers in the assessment and diagnosis process and the history of the C/S/X
(Consumer/Client/Survivor/Ex-inmate/Ex-patient) movement as a social change
movement and a review of issues of self-determination - Presented in Portland,
Oregon
10/00 Consumer/Providers from Different Perspectives - Co-Presented
on this workshop panel to look at issues regarding consumers as providers. This
panel blended together the different perspectives of individuals who have had
experience in either hiring or being a consumer/provider at the Eighth
National Case Management Conference sponsored by the NACM (National Association
of Case Management) in Kansas City, Missouri
10/00 The Journey from Mental Patient to Psychiatric Survivor: Overcoming
Mentalism - Workshop presented at "Alternatives 2000"
conference. Many psychiatric survivors have overcome many of the effects of
the trauma of mentalism. This interactive workshop focused on helping people to
identify mentalism, its effects and steps in overcoming mentalist attitudes
within a recovery framework. Presented in Nashville, Tennessee
8/00 Choosing Meaningful Employment: The IPS+ Model - Co-Presented
this workshop at "Voices of Hope" conference (Oregon
consumer/survivors second annual conference) sponsored by OCTA (Oregon Consumer
Technical Assistance). IPS+ is Individual Placement and Support Plus, a
Supported Employment Model. Presented in Portland, Oregon
8/00 The Journey from Mental Patient to Psychiatric Survivor: Overcoming
Mentalism - Workshop presented at "Voices of Hope" conference
(Oregon consumer/survivors second annual conference) sponsored by OCTA (Oregon
Consumer Technical Assistance). Many psychiatric survivors have overcome many
of the effects of the trauma of mentalism. This interactive workshop focused on
helping people to identify mentalism, its effects and steps in overcoming
mentalist attitudes within a recovery framework. Presented in Portland, Oregon
8/00 The California System of Patients' Rights Advocacy -
Presentation to Joint Judiciary Committee Work Group on Advocacy in
Eugene, Oregon
8/00 A Public Mental Health System Without Coercion - Facilitated
this roundtable discussion at the NARMH (National Association for Rural
Mental Health) conference in Portland, Oregon
4/00 Recovery and the Modern Mental Health System - Presentation to
the Governor's Mental Health Alignment Work Group in Turner, Oregon
4/00 Beyond Components: Using Fidelity Scales to Measure Choice in
Program Implementation and Quality Assurance - Co-Presented this workshop
on IPS+ (Individual Placement and Support Plus), Fidelity Scales and Consumer
Choice at "Building on Family Strengths" (A National
Conference on Research and Services in Support of Children and Their Families)
in Portland, Oregon
1/00 Recovery - Article in Paradigm, a quarterly publication
of The Office of Consumer Technical Assistance (Recovery Article)
11/99 Consumer Empowerment and Advocacy; Increasing the Voice of
Consumers in the Mental Health System - Co-Presented this full day training
with OCTA (Oregon Consumer Technical Assistance) in Grants Pass, Oregon
11/99 Recovery Model - Workshop presented twice at Oregon State's Successful
Community Living Conference in Springfield, Oregon
9/99 Changing Our Minds: A Conversation About Work and Our Mental Health
- Panelist at workshop with OCTA (Office of Consumer Technical Assistance) and
IPS+ (Individual Placement and Support Plus) in a town hall style discussion
about employment and its impact on mental health in West Linn, Oregon
5/99 Recovery:Consumer/Survivor Perspectives - Workshop to introduce
people to the idea of "mental health" instead of "mental
illness" and talk about recovery and independence instead of the
limitations which are stereotypically placed on mental patients. Presented on
how people can learn to overcome their limitations and acquire the skills to
live and thrive successfuly in the community in ways which promote independence
and freedom. Presented at "Visions of Strength" conference
(Oregon consumer/survivors first annual conference), Springfield, Oregon
5/99 Recovery and Empowerment - Plenary Panel member for opening
night panel at "Visions of Strength" conference (Oregon
consumer/survivors first annual conference), Springfield, Oregon
1998 Risser, P. (1998). In Solomon, M., Jonikas, J., Cook, J., Kerouac,
J. (Eds.) Positive partnerships: How consumers and nonconsumers can work
together as service providers. Chicago: National Research and Training Center
on Psychiatric Disability.
6/98 Consumer-Directed Planning & Career Development for People with
Psychiatric Disabilities - As faculty, facilitator/consultant,
co-presented/trained as part of University of San Francisco's "Generating
Employment Opportunities" contract with the California State Departments
of Mental Health and Vocational Rehabilitation, "Building Employment and
Community Connections" program, a Values-Based Curriculum for Serving
People with Psychiatric Disabilities, to Sutter/Yuba Counties Mental Health
Services in Marysville, California -- Also presented "Career Counseling
and Goal Planning (Consumer Directed)" in 3/97 in San Diego,
California in 11/96 in San Ramon, California; 5/96 in Orange, Davis, Fairfield
and San Bernardino, California; in 4/96 in Phoenix, Arizona; in 2/96 in San
Ramon, California; in 6/95 in Pomona, Fresno, Madera, Eureka, and Riverside
California; in 5/95 in Orange, California; in 2/95 in San Ramon, California; in
1/95 in Orange, California; in 4/94 in Orange, California; in 2/94 in Los Angeles,
California and in 1/94 in San Ramon, California
5/98 Let`s Understand Each Other - Presentation of all day workshop
designed to promote unity, partnership and understanding in celebration of
Mental Health Awareness Month sponsored by Yolo County Mental Health (YCMH),
Yolo Consumer Self-Help, Advocacy and Peer Support (CSHAPES) and Yolo Community
Care Continuum (YCCC) to the Yolo County, California Mental Health
Community in Woodland, California
4/98 Empowering Mental Health Clients - Presentation to Yolo
Consumer Self-Help, Advocacy and Peer Support (CSHAPES) in Woodland,
California
4/96 Psychiatric Disabilities & Assessment of Abilities (including
Psychopharmacologic Issues) - Asfaculty, facilitator/consultant,
co-presented/trained as part of University of San Francisco's "Generating
Employment Opportunities" contract with the California State Departments
of Mental Health and Vocational Rehabilitation, "Building Employment and
Community Connections" program, a Values-Based Curriculum for Serving People
with Psychiatric Disabilities, San Diego, California
4/96 The O.F.F.I.C.E. Program for Training Mental Health Consumers to
Work in Public Mental Health - Co-presented at graduate student training
for The Union Institute, San Francisco, California
10/95 Planning a Community Based System: A Consumer Directed Program -
The Colorado Model of the Colorado Consumer Case Manager Program -
Presentation to Rosebridge Graduate School of Psychology, Concord,
California
7/95 Phoenix Enterprises, Inc. - Consulted on Federally funded RFP for
development of residential treatment services at a HUD 811 construction site
for 14 units to serve those identified as the most "Seriously and
Persistently Mentally Ill" people in the county, Concord, Contra Costa County,
California
7/95 Training and Career Development (for Mental Health
Consumer/Providers) - Co- facilitated workshop at "Working the
System: Comparing & Sharing Experiences with Peers" Conference in
Denver, Colorado
6/95 PsychoSocial Rehabilitation Values and Philosophy in a Consumer
Directed System - As faculty, facilitator/consultant, co-presented/trained
as part of University of San Francisco's "Generating Employment
Opportunities" contract with the California State Departments of Mental
Health and Vocational Rehabilitation, Building Employment and Community
Connections" program, a values based curriculum for serving people with
psychiatric disabilities, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria California
5/95 Mental Health Client Work Force Training - Co-presented at JOBS
NOW: Meaningful Employment of Clients in Public Mental Health, Oakland,
California (Also served on the Conference Planning Committee)
5/95 Developing Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities -
Co-presented at HOUSING CALIFORNIA '95 Conference, Sacramento,
California
4/95 The O.F.F.I.C.E. Program for Training Mental Health Consumers to
Work in Public Mental Health - Co-presented at CASRA (California
Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies) Annual Conference, Oakland,
California
4/95 The O.F.F.I.C.E. Program for Training Mental Health Consumers to
Work in Public Mental Health - Co-presented at the Tenth Annual Wealth
of Health Conference, San Mateo, California
3/95 Assessment and Planning in a Consumer Directed System: Values and
Philosophy - Faculty/Consultant with University of San Francisco, McLaren
School of Business, Department of Rehabilitation presentation to Future of
the State Hospitals Task Force; Assessment Work Group, South San Francisco,
California
12/94 The O.F.F.I.C.E. Program for Training Mental Health Consumers to
Work in Public Mental Health - Co-presented at graduate student training
for The Union Institute, Tiburon, California
8/94 Providing Support Over the Telephone to the Chronically Mentally Ill
Repeat Caller - Co-presented to Crisis and Suicide Intervention of
Contra Costa phone worker training, Walnut Creek, California
6/94 The Americans with Disabilities Act and It's Implications for People
with Mental Disabilities - Presentation to The Alliance for
Mentally Ill of Contra Costa, Concord, California
5/94 Clients in the Mental Health System Workforce: Pro's and Con's of
Clients Working in the Mental Health Field - Presentation at the Sonoma
County Client Empowerment Training Part II, Consumer Speak Up Conference:
Clients Networking for Real Change, Santa Rosa, California
4/94 Employing Consumers as Mental Health Providers: Is It Possible?
- Presentation at California State Conference; Empowering the Mental Health
Community: Real Options for Rehabilitation. Sacramento, California
(presentation was also made in Fresno, California in March, 1994)
4/94 Planning a Community Based System: A Consumer Directed Program - The
Colorado Model of the Colorado Consumer Case Manager Program - Presentation
to Rosebridge Graduate School of Psychology, Concord, California
3/94 Experiences in Empowerment and Mental Health Board Activism -
Presentation as part of Panel at Sonoma County Mental Health Board Client
Empowerment Training - Part 1, Santa Rosa, California
10/93 Phoenix Enterprises, Inc. - Consultant on State funded RFP for
development of residential treatment services in a secure Board and Care type
facility for 10 Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill people coming out of
State Hospitals, Riverside County, California
8/93 Hiring of Consumers Within the Public Mental Health System: Is It
Possible? (Peer Support for Consumer/Ex-Patient/Survivor Service
Providers) - Presentation at Alternatives '93 Conference, Columbus,
Ohio
5/93 Planning a Community Based System: A Consumer Directed Program - The
Colorado Model of the Colorado Consumer Case Manager Program - Additional
topic; Stigma from the client perspective. Presentation to Rosebridge
Graduate School of Psychology, Concord, California
3/93 Social Security Work Incentives - Presentation for National
Teleconference Project based in Lawrence, Massachusetts
10/92 A Survival Guide for Families of Mentally Ill - Presentation on
Patients' Rights as part of this nine week Martinez Adult Education
course, Martinez, California
8/92 Informed Consent and Capacity Hearings; Skill Building and
Strategizing Around Specific Problems for Medication Capacity Hearing
Representation - Presentation at the Annual State Patients' Rights
Conference, Burlingame, California
5/92 Case Management: A Systems' Change Strategy - Two day Institute
presentation at the International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Services (IAPSRS) Annual Conference, Oakland, California
11/92 Disability Benefits Analysis: Social Security Work Incentives
Programs - Presentation at 11th Annual Conference on the Rights of
Persons with Psychiatric Labels or Developmental Disabilities sponsored by
NARPA (National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy). Kansas City, Missouri
9/92 A Survival Guide for Families of Mentally Ill - Presentation on
Patients' Rights as part of this nine week Martinez Adult Education
course, Martinez, California
5/92 Planning a Community Based System: A Consumer Directed Program - The
Colorado Model of the Colorado Consumer Case Manager Program - Presentation
to Rosebridge Graduate School of Psychology, Concord, California
4/92 The Contra Costa Network of Mental Health Clients, plans for a consumer
run drop-in center and ways churches and consumers can interact to provide
support for people with severe emotional problems provide better community
education and outreach to combat stigma. Presentation to Martinez
Ministerial Association, Martinez, California
4/92 A Survival Guide for Families of Mentally Ill - Presentation on
Patients' Rights as part of this nine week Martinez Adult Education
course, Martinez, California
4/92 An Empowering Journey - Published in "The Journal",
Volume 3, Number 2, a quarterly publication of the California Alliance for the
Mentally Ill.
2/92 Consultant to "Self Help Live" panel. This live
national closed circuit broadcast was a presentation on "Employment"
including areas on the ADA, Reasonable Accommodation, SSI Work Incentives,
Public and Private Sector Employment and How to Find and Keep a Job
2/92 "Informed Consent and `Riese' Capacity Hearings" -
Organized Training regarding informed consent and involuntary medications in Contra
Costa County and presented on local concerns from a Patients' Rights
Advocat e perspective, Walnut Creek, California
2/92 Consumers Working in Mental Health - Presentation at 9th
Annual Consumer Speaks Conference, Sacramento, California
2/92 A Survival Guide for Families of Mentally Ill - Presentation on
Patients' Rights as part of this nine week Martinez Adult Education
course, Martinez, California
10/91 Disability Benefits Analysis: Social Security Work Incentives and
Their Impact on Other Benefits Systems - Presentation at 10th Annual
Conference on the Rights of Persons with Psychiatric Labels or Developmental
Disabilities sponsored by NARPA (National Association for Rights Protection
and Advocacy). Austin, Texas
10/91 A Survival Guide for Families of Mentally Ill - Presentation on
Patients' Rights as part of this nine week Martinez Adult Education
course, Martinez, California
8/91 Role of Advocate in Consumer Movement - Presentation at Patients'
Rights Advocacy Training Conference, Burlingame, California
8/91 Training and Self-Advocacy - Presentation as part of this
workshop at Patients' Rights Advocacy Training Conference, Burlingame,
California
8/91 Transition from Client to Advocate: From Receiving Services to
Giving Services - Presentation as part of an Advocacy Workshop at Alternatives
`91 Conference, Berkeley, California
8/91 Consumer Case Management - Presentation at Alternatives `91
Conference, Berkeley, California
8/91 Support Services - Presentation at Conference orientations at Alternatives
`91 Conference, Berkeley, California
8/91 Consumers as Service Providers: Overcoming the Barriers -
Presentation at Alternatives `91 Conference, Berkeley, California
8/91 Sensitivity Training. Presentation to various community agencies in
various settings prior to the Alternatives `91 Conference to provide
information about the Support Services that would be available at the
conference. Berkeley, California
7/91 Alternatives and How It Changes Peoples' Lives - Presentation at
Contra Costa County Alternatives `91 Kickoff Luncheon, Concord,
California
5/91 Working Together and Sharing in Our Diversity - Presentation at 2nd
Annual SCCORE Conference, Grand Junction, Colorado
4/91 Consumer Advocates Call Others to Action - Published Interview
in "InSites", Vol. IV, No. 2, a publication of The Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation Program on Chronic Mental Illness
2/91 Representing Respondents in Mental Health Actions - Presentation
as part of the Continuing Legal Education branch of the Disability Law
Committee of the Colorado Bar Association, Denver, Colorado
2/91 Testified before a Colorado State Legislative Committee to kill
an oppressive electroshock bill, Denver, Colorado
2/91 Featured Presenter in Educational video produced by Colorado
Division of Mental Health on Local Area Planning and Participation in
Accordance with P.L. 99-660, Denver, Colorado
12/90 Changing Roles of Consumers and Family Members in the Delivery of
Mental Health Services - Presentation at Colorado Association of
Community Mental Health Center and Clinics Policy Forum, Denver, Colorado
11/90 The Need for a Comprehensive Public Mental Health System: Access
Issues for the Medically Indigent - Presentation on behalf of the Colorado
Health Care Campaign `90 to a federal and state legislative panel, Denver,
Colorado
10/90 Brief article opposing the Alliance for the Mentally Ill published in
"Dendron News", Issue #19
9/90 Consumers Work - Presentation at First Annual National Case
Management Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
9/90 Overcoming Obstacles in Consumer Empowerment - Presentation at First
Annual National Case Management Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
9/90 Mental Health Consumers as Service Providers - Presentation at First
Annual National Case Management Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
7/90 Work and Other Methods to Achieving Self-Sufficiency - Presentation
at Hearthstone Day Treatment Program, Denver, Colorado
7/90 The Phoenix Project: Empowerment Through Employment and Other
Consumer- Run Alternatives - Presentation at Alternatives `90
Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
7/90 Assembling the Building Blocks of a Statewide Organization -
Presentation at Alternatives `90 Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5/90 Peer Self-Help, Empowerment and Advocacy - Opening Address
presentation at First Annual SCCORE Conference, Estes Park, Colorado
5/90 Grievance Procedures - Workshop presentation at First Annual
SCCORE Conference, Estes Park, Colorado
5/90 SCCORE Position Papers. Plenary presentation at First Annual SCCORE
Conference, Estes Park, Colorado
5/90 Overprotectiveness and Fear of Loss of Services and Friends -
Presentation at First Annual Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
"Empowerment" Conference, Denver, Colorado
5/90 Consumer Self-Advocacy - Presentation at First Annual Mental
Health Advocates Forum, Evergreen, Colorado
10/89 Consumer News. Produced, edited and wrote several articles for
the first Colorado Statewide Mental Health Consumer newsletter
10/89 The Consumer Case Manager Program in Colorado - Presentation at
Regional CSP Conference, Phoenix, Arizona
10/89 What Consumers Want - Plenary panel presentation at Regional
CSP Conference, Phoenix, Arizona
10/89 What is Mental Illness? - Presentation to church group for Colorado
Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Co-presented with Colorado State Director of
Mental Health for Mental Illness Awareness Week, Denver, Colorado
11/88 Testified before Colorado State Legislature at sunset hearings on
"Mental Impairment in Civil Rights," Denver, Colorado
6/88 Coalition Building: Increasing AMI Membership through Consumer
Involvement - Presentation at NAMI Annual Convention; Leadership
Conference, Boulder, Colorado
6/88 Developing Supported Employment for CMI Clients: The Nuts and Bolts
- Presentation at workshop featuring Andrea Blanche, Denver, Colorado
4/88 Battered and Abused - Unpublished autobiography on the subject
of my history of abuse both as a child and a mental patient (Pat's Book - Battered and Abused)
9/87 Change From Within: The Consumer Movement in Colorado -
Presentation at Annual Colorado Mental Health Conference, Breckenridge,
Colorado
3/87 The Self Defeat of Perfectionism - Presentation to the first
class of Consumer Case Manager Aide Trainees, Denver, Colorado
* 6/05 National Mental Health Association Clifford Beers Award * 2/05
Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to The Mental Health Planning and
Management Advisory Council from the Oregon Department of Health Services,
Office of Mental Health & Addiction Services, 1999 - 2005
* 10/00 National Association of Case Management XCEL Award as the Consumer Case
Manager of the Year in recognition of years of leadership and training in the
field of Case Management. Presented at their annual national conference in
Kansas City, Missouri
* 6/95 Appreciation Award from first class of graduates of Solano County Mental
Health Consumer Service Provider Training Class, Fairfield, California
* 12/94 Appreciation Award from second class of graduates of Contra Costa
Mental Health Consumer Service Provider Training Class, Pleasant Hill,
California
* 4/94 Certificate of Appreciation from first graduates of Contra Costa Mental
Health Con sumer Service Provider Training class, Concord, California
* 12/93 Certificate of Appreciation presented by Mental Health Consumer
Concerns, Inc., California
* 5/91 Outstanding Lifetime Service Award presented by SCCORE, Colorado
* 12/90 Special Recognition Award presented by The Phoenix Project, Colorado
* 5/90 Outstanding Leadership Award presented by SCCORE, Colorado
* 4/90 Certificate of Appreciation presented by Colorado Alliance for the
Mentally Ill
* 10/89 Communications Award in a Print Medium presented by the Mental Health
Association of Colorado for concept and production of first statewide mental
health consumer newsletter
* 7/89 Plaque in Appreciation of Service presented by Bethesda Community Mental
Health Center Advisory Board, Colorado
* 6/88 Letter of Appreciation presented by the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill for 1988 National Conference participation and leadership,
Colorado
* 1979 - 1983 President's and Dean's List continuously at The Colorado College
and Arapahoe Community College, Colorado
* 4/83 Award of Recognition presented by The Colorado College for being the top
fundraiser during the Annual Alumni Fundraising Drive, Colorado
* 6/81 Who's Who in American Junior (Community) Colleges, Arapahoe Community
College, Colorado
* 5/81 Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service presented by Arapahoe
Community College for service as Student Body President, student advocacy, work
on the Affirmative Action policy, and researching and writing the first
"Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities", Littleton,
Colorado
* 1976 Letter of Recognition presented by the Muscular Dystrophy Association
for top
fundraising effort by an independent group, Cleveland, Ohio
* 1975 Commendation Trophy for Outstanding Service in Promoting Company Growth
presented by Capitol Insurance Company, Cleveland, Ohio
* 1974 Commendation for Outstanding Community Service presented by the Boy
Scouts of America for work as an inner city Assistant Scoutmaster, Cleveland,
Ohio
