8:00 – 8:30 Networking

8:30 – 9:00 Introductions and Announcements

9:00 – 11:00 Live/Virtual Presentation:  

Link to Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/162331194
Format:  Virtual

Content: This presentation illuminates the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), tracing its historical origins to its current advancements and future prospects within mental health treatment. Together we'll explore the integration of AI into therapy, weighing its potential and constraints, while unraveling its impact on the therapist-client dynamic and outcomes. Ethical considerations take center stage as legal aspects and ongoing cases are explored, alongside AI's role in addressing addiction and intimacy disorders within therapeutic contexts.

Learning Objectives

1.   Engage in discussions around possible advantages, and disadvantages, of utilizing AI in their mental health practices, and how this can affect their professional relationship with clients and client outcomes.

2.  Describe how using, or not using, AI could affect their professional practice.

3.  Discuss how AI could affect addictions, such as pornography and intimacy disorders.

2 PDH’s - Domain TBD

Presenter: Mark Blakeley, MS, LAC, LPC, CSAT

Clinical Director, Banyan Treatment Center Castle Rock

Mark’s journey began with an impressive 25-year career as a dedicated paramedic, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to serving others. As an Army Veteran, he embodies a strong sense of discipline and integrity. After graduating with a Masters of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Child and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix in 2008, his passion for helping others led him to venture into the mental health industry, where he has excelled in various roles.  As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, he brings a comprehensive approach to his counseling practice that addresses a wide range of mental health and addiction issues. Additionally, Mark is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), with specialized knowledge to provide support and guidance in this challenging area of therapy. He is trained in Brainspotting and Level 2 Internal Family Systems. Mark's versatility extends to being a skilled interventionist, capable of guiding individuals and families towards healing and positive change.  As a Clinical Director at Banyan Treatment Center Castle Rock, he is dedicated to successful recovery outcomes.

 Mark Blakeley, MS, LAC, LPC, CSAT

Clinical Director

Banyan Treatment Center Castle Rock

1055 S Perry Street

Castle Rock CO 80104

Phone:  303-601-5761 (cell)

Email: mark.blakeley@banyancenters.com

Website: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/facilities/castle-rock