Sharing Expertise
November 5, 2010 - Vinland continued its chemical health conference series this year by hosting two conferences at its main campus. Approximately 90 people were in attendance at both events.
“The conferences have proven to be an effective way for Vinland staff to share their expertise of addressing substance abuse issues among adults with cognitive disabilities with other professionals,” said Vinland’s Associate Director Duane Reynolds.
The first conference, “Integrating Holistic Practices in a Treatment Setting,” was held on June 23. The second conference, “Twenty Years of Integrating Conventional & Complementary Care,” was held on September 15. Vinland staff members made presentations on a variety of topics related to chemical health treatment including fitness, resiliency in families, trauma-informed services, and treatment tailored for women with cognitive disabilities.
Vinland was pleased to welcome two guest speakers, Pat Culliton, MA, Lac, and Terry Pearson, R.Ph, MBA, from the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality & Healing.
Pat Culliton was the keynote speaker at the June 23 conference. Culliton is a graduate faculty member at the Center and director of the Hennepin County Medical Center’s Alternative Medicine Division. Her presentation was titled “Emerging Trends in Complementary and Integrative Health Care” and covered topics such as the benefits of acupuncture and meditation.
Terry Pearson was the keynote speaker at the September 15 conference. Pearson is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor at the Center and a registered pharmacist. Her presentation was titled “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): An Overview” and included meditation exercises.
