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9th Annual Summer Institute   
System Transformation in an Era of Recovery-Oriented Services
 
 

Arizona State University’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy (CABHP) and the Pacific Southwest ATTC proudly present the 9th Annual Summer Institute July 14-18 in Sedona, Arizona. A full schedule and description of events may be found here. This year’s event continues a tradition of excellence as CABHP hosts an array of presenters representing the top leaders and innovators in the behavioral health field. Some features of SI08 will include:

  • 6 nationally renowned keynote speakers
  • 40 breakout sessions covering a broad variety of important topics
  • More than 500 attendees from all levels of the behavioral health community
  • The first-ever weeklong Motivational Interviewing Academy
  • Deluxe conference accommodations at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
Also, be sure to attend the 4th Annual Arizona Behavioral Health Awards Gala, slated for Thursday, July 17 at the Hilton Sedona Resort. Gala attendees will enjoy an elegant evening as CABHP honors this year’s awardees. Tickets are still available. See you in Sedona!


Keynote Speakers
Our line-up of invited keynote speakers and trainers represent some of the leading clinical trainers and researchers from across the country, including:
 
David Shern, Ph.D. David Shern, Ph.D.
President & Executive Director
Mental Health America
Michael Flaherty, Ph.D. Michael Flaherty, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA)

 
Michael Dennis, Ph.D. Michael Dennis, Ph.D.
Senior Research Psychologist
Director, Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Coordinating Center
Chestnut Health Systems

Judith Cook, Ph.D. Judith Cook, Ph.D.
Director, Mental Health Service Research Program & Professor of Sociology in Psychiatry
University of Illinois at Chicago
 
Richard Rawson, Ph.D. Richard Rawson, Ph.D.
Associate Director
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP)
Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick, PhD, OTR, CPRP
Director, Institute for Wellness and Recovery Initiatives, Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey


Motivational Interviewing Academy NEW!!

Responding to the needs of Arizona’s Behavioral Health community to increase agency and provider capacity and improve client outcomes, CABHP presents the first ever Summer Institute Motivational Interviewing Academy. The week-long training will focus on applying knowledge as participants follow up a daylong immersion with breakout sessions throughout the week of the conference. Capacity for this acadamy is limited to 40 individuals, so sign up before space runs out!

Hotel Reservations
You must register for the conference first in order to be eligible for a room reservation at the Hilton Sedona Resort with a special reduced rate only available for Summer Institute participants. Reservations CAN ONLY BE MADE Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. WITH THE SEDONA HILTON IN-HOUSE RESERVATIONS. Fourteen (14) days advanced notice of cancellation is required for full refund.

Disability Accommodations
If you need special accomodations for the Summer Institute, please notify the Summer Institute Hotline at 1.800.724.2855 or 602.942.2247 (Ext 120) or email Linda Williamson.