Rhonda McKillip
Training, Consulting and Program Development
Ms. McKillip presents seminars and training at City, State and National Conferences as well as on-site workshops and consultations for psychiatric and chemical dependency providers.
Her training topics consist of all areas of the integrated approach in the treatment of psychiatric and substance disorders. These topics include assessment, confidentiality, diagnosis, clinical interventions, specific disorders, i.e. mood disorders, thought disorders, personality disorders, substance disorders, gender specific treatment, group practice, motivation and engagement, and specific treatment interventions.
Ms. McKillip always individualizes her training to meet the needs of the event promoters or agency.
Contact Rhonda McKillip for any Training Inquiries
Training Schedule 2007: Rhonda McKillip
January 12th Northeast Washington Treatment Alternatives (NEWTA)
Spokane , Washington
DDC (Dual Diagnosis Capable) Program Development
Developed for NEWTA by Rhonda McKillip
Staff Training and Consultation
January 25th and 26th
19th Annual Substance Abuse Conference
Creating Health Families and Communities
Tulsa, Oklahoma
ODMHSAS and SAMHSA
Topic: From the “Treatment Approach” to the “Hands-On
Application”: The Basics, Second Edition – In Action
February 1 thru March 7th
Vacation
March 9th Bureau of Prisons San Antonio, Texas
Topic:Neurochemistry of Dual Disorders:
From Research To Practical Understanding
Topic:Motivational Interviewing:
From Introduction To Application
March 22nd and 23rd Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health
Yakima, Washington
Topic:Motivational Interviewing:
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation
May 11th & 18th Washington State Coalition for the Homeless
Yakima, Washington
Topic: Motivational Interviewing: Helping Clients with
Substances Disorders Advocate for Change
June 17th Family Care Resources/Community-Minded Enterprises
Hand-In-Hand
Topic: Substance Disorders: Helping Children and
Families Understand and Cope
Training Schedule 2006:
January 19th: NOVA Annual Conference
Dallas, Texas
Topic:Changing Systems, Changing Lives:
Evidence-Based Practices That Promote Recovery
January 25th and 26th: 18thAnnual Substance Abuse Conference
ODMHSAS
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Topic: After the Assessment and Diagnosis,
Even After the Integration of Systems –
Now…How do we provide actual treatment
to persons with co-occurring disorders?
February 2nd: Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training (WIMIRT)
Tacoma, Washington
Topic:Adult Co-Occurring Disorders Academy: Group Process
February 8 – March 11th Vacation
March 15th Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training (WIMIRT)
Tacoma, Washington
Topic:Adult Co-Occurring Disorders Academy: Group Process
March 23rd and 24th: NAADAC Sponsored Training
with Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN)
Fort Myers, Florida
Topic:Integrated Treatment Approach
March 30th: The 26th Annual Institute on Substance Abuse and Addiction
Lubbock , Texas
Topic: Neurochemistry of Co-Occurring Disorders:
From Science to Understanding
Topic: How Neurochemistry Guides Treatment:
From Understanding to Person-Centered Treatment
Topic: Motivational Interviewing:
From Introduction to Skill Identification
April 7th and 8th: The Montana Council on Problem Gambling Annual Conference
Missoula, Montana
Topic:From Assessment to Discharge:
The Integrated Treatment Approach
April 12th: Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
Topic:Integrated Treatment: Cluster B Personality Disorders
and Substance Disorders
April 13th: The 19th Annual Northwest Conference on Behavioral
Health & Addictive Disorders Bellevue, Washington
Topic: From Instability to Balance Regulating Emotional Responses
Topic: From Vulnerability to Protection – Fighting the Biggest
Challenge to Stabilizatio… STRESS
April 21st: 11th Annual NW Regional Conference
on Trauma Disorders
Wenatchee , Washington
Topic:Best Practice Standards: The Treatment of
Individuals with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders
April 22st Staff Training and Consultation
Chelan Hospital, Chelan, Washington
Topic:Best Practice Standards: The Treatment of
Individuals with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders
May 10th: Washington State Coalition for the Homeless
Yakima, Washington
Topic: Motivational Interviewing:
From Understanding to Skill Introduction
May 18th CFBHN and The 14th Regional Conference
Lakeland , Florida
Topic: The Integrated System of Treatment:
Principles, Design,Treatment Approach
June 2nd Northeast Washington Treatment Alternative (NEWTA)
Drug Court Presentation to Judicial Representatives
Spokane , Washington
Topic: Mental Health + Chemical Dependency…A Comparison
July 27th Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training (WIMIRT)
Tacoma, Washington
Topic:Adult Co-Occurring Disorders Academy: Group Process
August 17th The 30th Annual Summer Institute on Behavioral Health & Addictions
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Topic: Changing Systems, Changing Lives
Topic: When Mood Disorders Co-Occur with Addiction Treatment:
Where Does One Stop and The Other Begin?
Topic: Using Neurochemistry to Guide Treatment:
From Understanding to Application
September 14th and 15th: Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
Fort Myers, Florida
Topic:Motivational Interviewing:
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation
September 28th and 29th Western State Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
Topic:Motivational Interviewing:
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation
October 12th and 13th: Brigid Collins
Bellingham, Washington
Topic:Motivational Interviewing:
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation
October 19th and 20th: Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers (SPARC)
Spokane, Washington
Topic:Motivational Interviewing:
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation
November 16th and 17th NAADAC
Las Vegas, Nevada
Topic: From Research to Practical Understanding:
Neurochemistry of Dual Disorders
Topic : From Neurochemistry to Treatment Interventions:
Using Neurochemistry to Guide Treatment
Training Schedule 2005:
February 17: The Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research & Training Case Management Academy for Adults with Co-Occurring Disorders
Western State Hospital, Western Branch, Tacoma, Washington
Presentation Topic: Group Practices
March 18: NAADAC: The Association for Addiction Professionals & SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Conference: Co-Occurring Disorders: Coordinating Treatment for Substance Abuse Disorders and Mental Health Illnesses
Portland, Oregon
Full-Day Workshop: From Pre-Contemplation to Maintenance: Applying Evidence Based Practice to the Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
March 30: ALF-CIO Community Services
Spokane, Washington
Topic: Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
April 14: Annual WACDMHP ( Washington Association of County Designated Mental Health Professionals)
Spring Conference Winthrop , Washington
Topic: From Neurochemistry to Client-Centered Approach: Integrated Treatment Approach
April 26 : SPARC ( Spokane Addiction Recovery Center) Spokane , WA
Topic: Training Series: “An On-going Process: Dual Diagnosis Capable (DDC) Staff Development
Specific Topic: Developing, Devising and Adopting Guidelines for Outpatient Treatment Groups
April 29: 18th Annual Northwest Conference on Addictive Disorders and Behavioral Health
The Institute for Integral Development Bellevue , Washington
Topic #1: Integrated Treatment Approach: Using Neurochemistry to Guide Evidence Based Practice
Topic #2: From Despair to Empowerment: The Journey of Women in Dual Recovery
June 8: Family Care Resources
Little Red School House, Spokane, WA
Topic: Cultural Competency
June 17: I.E.E.C ( Inland Empire Education Corsortium)
Sponsored by: NEWTA (North East Washington Treatment Alternatives) Deaconess Health and Education Building
Topic: Integrated Treatment: Cluster B Personality Disorders & Substance Disorders…Toxicity, Character Defects, Personality Traits, and Personality Disorders – Where Does One Stop and the Other Begin?
June 22: 2005 Institute on Addictions Treatment Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Seattle, WA
Keynote Presentation: Remembering…Why We Are Here and Who We Are Here For
Workshop: From Pre-Contemplation to Maintenance: The Treatment of Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders
July 7: Texas Association of Addition Professionals & NAADAC (The Association of Addiction Professionals) Corpus Christi, Texas
Topic: From Despair to Empowerment: The Journey of Women in Recovery
July 22: Virginia Summer Institute for Addictions Studies Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center/VCU
The College of William and Mary Williamsburg , Virginia
Topic: From Despair to Empowerment: The Journey of Women in Recovery
August 18: 18th Annual Northwest Conference on Addictive Disorders and Behavioral Health
The Institute for Integral Development Colorado Springs , Colorado
August 25: Merrill Scott Symposium Yakima, Washington
Keynote Topic: Healing the Brain and Facilitating Change: A Holistic Approach to Treating Addiction Workshop
September 9th & 10th: Montana Council on Problem Gambling Great Falls, Montana
Two Day Conference Presentation: Integrated Treatment Approach
September 13th: DASA Annual Co-Occurring Disorders Conference Wenatchee, Washington
Keynote and Workshop Presentation
October 7th: Brigid Collins Family Support Center St. Lukes Health Education Center Bellingham , Washington
Topic: Motivational Interviewing
Email: rhonda@mckillipbasics.com