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Annual Inter-Faith Institute On Recovery
PreConference July 26th, 2023 | ZOOM
Conference July 27th - 28th, 2023 | ZOOM
Stronger Together; Faith and Community, Collaborative Treatment and Recovery Approaches*
*Approved for up to 19 CE Hours by GACA and GAMFT. Pending Approval from GSCSW and LPCA.
2023 Keynote: Lori Wilson, WSB-TV
Stronger Together: The De-stigmatization of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Media and the Benefits to All of Us
Lori Wilson is an Emmy Award winning Anchor & Reporter who joined the WSBTV family in January 2017. Lori co-anchors Channel 2 Action News This Morning, Monday - Friday, from 4:30-7am.
Schedule
Don’t Miss Out
The timings of the sessions show in eastern daylight time (EDT). If you have any questions do drop us an email or chat message.
*Please note the schedule is subject to changes as we finalize the line-up.
Click on Workshop Titles to Learn More About the Workshop and Presenter(s)
8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM
Curtis Dorsey: Medication Assisted Treatment and Recovery: 50 Years Later
1:00 PM
Workshop Continues
4:15 PM
Workshop Concludes
Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
PreConference
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
We welcome you to the conference and hear opening remarks from Dawn Tyus, PhD, LPC, MAC, NCC; Kelly Moselle, MA, MS, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAM II; and Rev. Dr. Steven Jones
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Hear from our Keynote: Lori Wilson, WSB-TV Channel 2 News
Thursday, July 27th, 2023
Opening Remarks and Prayer
Track Sessions
9:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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Reverend Greg Delaney and Dr. Elizabeth Delaney, DNP: The ROLE of FAITH and SPIRITUALITY to RECOVERY RESILIENCE
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Dr. Lucy Cannon: The Practice of Telehealth and Ethics; Legal Ramifications, Part I*
* Must Take Part II (all 6 hours) to receive CE CREDITS
Lunch BREAK
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Time for a break from sitting down, take a walk if you can, and grab a bite to eat or drink (hot, cold, long or short). We'll be back in 45 minutes.
Track Session
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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James Campbell: Faith, Religion, and Spirituality: Help or Hindrance in Recovery
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Dr. Lucy Cannon: The Practice of Telehealth and Ethics; Legal Ramifications, Part II*
*Must take Part I (all 6 hours) to receive CE Credits
15 min Stretch Break
Track Session
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Dr. Chris Wheelus and Suzy Jordan: Providing SUD Recovery to Church Members and Local Community
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Dr. Lucy Cannon: The Practice of Telehealth and Ethics; Legal Ramifications, Part II
*Must take Part I (all 6 hours) to receive CE Credits
Friday, July 28, 2023
Opening Remarks and Prayer
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
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Kelly Moselle, MA, MS, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAM II; and Rev. Dr. Steven Jones
15 min Stretch Break
Track Sessions
Track Sessions
Lunch Break
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Time for a break from sitting down, take a walk if you can, and grab a bite to eat or drink (hot, cold, long or short). We'll be back in 45 minutes.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bill Herring: Five Crucial Questions to Ask When Assessing Problematic Sexual Behavior
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Jim Seckman: Recognizing Addiction in the Congregation
15 min Stretch Break
Track Sessions
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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Lakieshia Jones: Why Does Stigma Still Exist in Addiction? Let’s Have a Conversation.
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Dr. Chris Wheelus and Rev. Jon Sullivan: A Human Trafficking Prevention Model
Closing Plenary
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Harold Savage, Minister : Stronger Together: How Faith Communities and Addiction Professionals Can Work Together
Final Remarks
Who Should Attend AIIR?
This conference will bring together an impressive array of faith leaders and substance use professionals to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Speakers will be covering a wide range of SUD topics, which means there’s really something for everyone to discover.
Attendees may include:
Inter-faith leaders and counselors
• Recovery Community
• Healthcare professionals
• Paraprofessionals
• Students
• SUD professionals
• Prevention Coalitions
Questions about our schedule? Feel free to reach out!
Continuing Educations Units
The entire conference offers 19.0 hrs. You must attend the entire conference for all hours.
CEUs Applied:
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LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
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GACA - Georgia Addiction Counselors Association
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LPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor Association of GA
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GSCSW - Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work