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MINUTES December 15, 2011 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: John Allen, Richard Darden, Matthew Dugger, Susan Gillpatrick, Jim Kendall, Lynn Marzoni, Jonathan McElhaney, Gilbert Roth, Deena Whitt, Richard Whitt The meeting was called to order by Gilbert Roth, Vice President and introductions were made. Susan Gillpatrick, LPC, CTS, CEAP, presented “Critical Incidents in the Workplace.” The session was interactive and very informative. Highlights included defining Critical Incidents, the discussion of the traumatic and stressful nature of these events, and identifying Workplace Critical Incidents and current events. An informative and fun game of Power Point Jeopardy was used to give an overview of Workplace Crisis. The categories included Critical Incidents, Workplace Violence, Industry & Security Issues, and Human Resource Issues & Challenges. The presentation concluded with a discussion of Critical Incident Stress Management. Thank you to Susan Gillpatrick for not only presenting, but also providing some tasty homemade breakfast items. Next meeting will be Thursday, February 16th, 2012. Minutes submitted by: Jonathan McElhaney, MTEAPA Secretary/Treasurer October 20, 2011 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: John Allen, Jack Freckman, Jim Kendall, Jonathan McElhaney, Gilbert Roth, Richard Whitt The meeting was called to order by Gilbert Roth, Vice President and introductions were made. Jack Freckman, LCSW, CEAP spoke on “Starting an EAP, both internal & external. The session was interactive and very informative. Highlights included: The importance of deciding and defining who you are, who you will service and what services you will provide. The need for a solid business plan, a good legal representation, records management, insurance policies, and financial budgets. The setup differences between internal and external EAP’s were presented with the critical question for each. There are many entities that can affect EAP’s and they vary in internal vs. external EAP programs. The logistical aspects of location, office space, marketing strategies and promotion plans were presented. Servicing customers and those buying services and utilization rates are keys to continued contracts. Finally, affiliate, staff, and contract employee models were discussed. Thank you to Richard Whitt and Bradford Health Services for providing a variety of delicious breakfast items from Panera Bread. Next meeting will be Thursday, December 15th, 2011. Minutes submitted by: Jonathan McElhaney, MTEAPA Secretary/Treasurer --------------------------------------------------------------------- MINUTES August 18, 2011 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: John Edwards, Jim Kendall, Gilbert Roth, Robert Albury, Richard Whitt, John Allen, Jonathan McElhaney, Susan Gillpatrick, Lynn Marzoni, Rhonda Ashley-Dickson, John Edwards, Mary Ann Warrington, Natalie Embry The meeting was called to order by John Edwards, Chair and introductions/updates were given by attendees. Thanks to Vanderbilt for hosting our bimonthly MTEAPA meetings at 100 Oaks, first floor conference room. The room is brand new and first class, not to mention the convenient location. Continued thanks to Jim Kendall for coordinating this meeting space. Thanks to Susan Gillpatrick for providing refreshments for this meeting. Topic Today: “Chronic Pain,” An excellent handout and presentation was given by Richard Whitt, BA, LADAC, NCAC II, ACRPS. A few highlights of the presentation included: · The importance of making a distinction between Acute vs. Chronic pain and the fact that it is often misunderstood. · The importance of making lifestyle changes continues to be a challenge in treatment and recovery. · Narcotics are not the long-term answer. Many want an easy way like taking a pill and not making any lifestyle changes. · Lifestyle changes and other treatments are more effective in long-term. · The benefit of attitude changes is amazing. · The Pain Management controversy. · The term Pseudo Addiction was described as patient behaviors that occur when pain is undertreated. It can be distinguished from true addiction in that the behaviors resolve when pain is effectively treated. It is important to develop an appropriate treatment plan for those with Pseudo addictions. · Sometimes patients are misunderstood by doctors as med seeking, whining, etc., but many are just looking for hope. · Family education and treatment is just as important, especially in light of statistics at 75% for divorce in populations with chronic illnesses. · Pain management and treatment options were discussed. Next meeting will be *Thursday,* *October 20, 2011.* *Meeting Location: Vanderbilt at 100 Oaks, first floor conference room, 8:30a.m.* *Jack Freckman, LCSW, CEAP will speak on “Starting an EAP, both internal & external”* Minutes submitted by: Jonathan McElhaney, LPC, CEAP - Secretary/Treasurer, MTEAPA MINUTES April 21, 2011 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: 1. Gilbert Roth, The Roth Center 2. Susan Gillpatrick, Centerstone Crisis Management Strategies 3. Jonathan McElhaney, Centerstone Crisis Management Strategies 4. Natalie Embry, Tri Star Behavioral Health 5. Heather Beardsley, Bradford Treatment Centers 6. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt 7. Hugh Nash, Cumberland Heights 8. Paul Miller, Green Hills Center 9. Deena Whitt, TN AFLCIO 10. Richard Whitt, Bradford Health Services 11. John Allen, State of Tennessee – EAP 12. Lynn Marzoni, Ft. Campbell 1. The meeting was called to order by Gilbert Roth, Vice- Chair. John Edwards was unable to attend due to a prior speaking engagement. 2. Thanks to Vanderbilt and Host, Jim Kendall, for allowing us to meet in their exceptional conference/training room at 100 Oaks! 3. Topic Today: - *Dealing with Aging Parents* Presented by Dr. Srinivas Nimmagadda, M.D, medical director of the Green Hills Health Center. Dr Nimmagadda, who is also an Adult Medicine and Geriatrics practitioner in Cool Springs, presented on the unique challenge of providing care to the elderly. Highlights included the challenges of chronic illnesses in the elderly. One specific impact of the disease of Alzheimer’s and the 60-70% that include dementia, is that it leads to significant changes in behaviors. New models of care emphasize prevention and working to preempt the problem of chronic illnesses. Evaluation and recognition of cognitive impairment as early as possible is of utmost importance. The importance of the recognition of cognitive impairment was contrasted with the statistic that only about 15% of primary care professionals ask a cognitive impairment question. Continuity of care becomes even more important with the elderly and sometimes happens less due to the multiple treatment providers involved. Dr. Nimmagadda, cited a Dartmouth-Atlas study of health care that showed outcomes to be poorer in urban areas in contrast to rural areas with less medical care available. This was, in part due to the fragmentation of meds that results in urban areas from patients having access to, and seeing multiple doctors and specialists. A Bio-Social-Psych-Spiritual Model that takes a multi-faceted approach is typical and working to keep the elderly active, involved, and supported in each of these area’s is helpful. Specific cases were discussed and commented on by the participants and Dr. Nimmagadda. 4. Next Meeting: · June 16^th, Topic: “Critical Incident Stress Management in the Workplace,” Presented by: Susan Gillpatrick, M.Ed., LPC, CTS, CEAP · Location: Vanderbilt at 100 Oaks, first floor conference room. 5. Information can always be found at our association website: http://mteapa.org/2.html Submitted by: Jonathan McElhaney, LPC, CEAP MTEAPA Secretary/Treasurer MINUTES February 17, 2011 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: Robert Albury, Richard Whitt, Deena Whitt, Jonathan McElhaney, Hugh Nash, Susan Gillpatrick, Gilbert Roth, Becky Stoll, Nan Casey GUESTS: Stacey Lanier, Paul Miller 1. The meeting was called to order by John Edwards, Chair and introductions were made. 2. Information updates were given on the State and District EAPA activity. There are two other viable chapters in the state. Exploration of a possible state conference in collaboration with other Tennessee chapters was discussed. Re-energizing MTEAPA is a point of focus. A chapter survey is being created to help with this. 3. Many thanks to Susan Gillpatrick and those who coordinated the meeting space, food, and advertising for the MTEAPA meeting today at Puffy Muffin, Brentwood, TN. 4. Future MTEAPA meetings will be hosted by Vanderbilt, and will be held at 100 Oaks Mall, 1^st Floor Conference room. The meetings take place on the third Thursday of every other month from 8:30a.m. to 10a.m. Thanks to Jim Kendall for helping to secure a new location and convenient meeting space. 5. Chapter Nominations and Election: The following slate of 2011-2012 Chapter Officers were nominated and unanimously elected by membership. President: John O. Edwards Vice President: Gilbert Roth Secretary/ Treasurer: Jonathan McElhaney Communications/Membership: Susan Gillpatrick 6. Topic Today: “ETHICS” The presentation consisted of a facilitated discussion led by Jim Kendall and Gilbert Roth utilizing the EAPA Ethics Presentation, updated April, 2009. An excellent handout of the presentation along with a copy of the latest EAPA Code of Ethics, revised August 2009 was provided. Highlights of the presentation included: Professional codes are guides, not step by step instructions for behavior and decision-making. They provide a foundation to meet the need for an “Ethical Decision-Making Model.” This becomes a protective factor for providers dealing with ethical issues. Not only is it important to have a solid ethical decision-making model as a guide, but it is just as important to document the process used to make any ethical decision. Other protective factors include statements of understanding, consents to treatment, and consultation with another professional. Finally, examples of ethical dilemmas were discussed. 7. Next meeting will be Thursday, April 21^st, 2011 at 100 Oaks starting at 8:30 a.m. Minutes submitted by: Jonathan McElhaney, LPC, CEAP December 9, 2010 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION Present: PRESENT: 1. John Edwards, The Recovery Coach, MTEAPA President 2. Gilbert Roth, The Roth Center, MTEAPA Vie President 3. Jonathan McElhaney, Centerstone, MTEAPA Treasurer 4. Susan Gillpatrick, Centerstone, MTEAPA WebMistress 5. Hugh Nash, Cumberland Heights, MTEAPA Membership Chair 6. Robert Albury, Cumberland Heights 7. John Blount, Marketing Representative at Foundations Recovery Network 8. Lynn Marzoni, Ft Campbell 9. Tom Sigler 10. John Allen, State of Tennessee 11. Mary Ann Warrington, CPE 12. Heather Beardsley, Bradford Heath Systems 13. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt 14. Pam Kaughman, MFT, Freckman and Associates REGRETS: 1. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt, MTEAPA Secretary 2. Stephanie Dean, LPC, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt, Past President, MTEAPA 1. The meeting was called to order by John Edwards, Chair. 2. Thanks to Cumberland Heights for hosting this Holiday meeting. The food and accommodations were great. 3. Discussed need to find a new location for the meetings due to changes at Centerstone. Ideally we want one location and not to move around, but it needs to be central and with parking. 4. Due to lack of quorum, the 2011-12 Officer election was postponed until the February meeting. 5. Susan suggested attempts to get involvement and feedback from members. A survey was considered to contact to those listed as a Provider but don't attend meetings. Susan Gillpatrick was willing to be nominated for Membership, since she maintains the web list of members in her role as Web Mistress. If the secretary completes the minutes and forwards to the Web Mistress, she could keep an updated master list and send out all announcements. That would make it a step easier for whoever takes notes/minutes. Whoever does this should use a template. An agenda for each meeting would also be useful. 6. There was discussion on making/keeping the Chapter vibrant and relevant so that members will remain active. All ideas on this are welcomed. NEXT SESSION: February – Ethics Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Jim Kendall, LCSW MINUTES October 21, 2010 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: 1. John Edwards, The Recovery Coach 2. Gilbert Roth, The Roth Center 3. Jonathan McElhaney, Centerstone Crisis Management Strategies 4. Natalie Embry, Tri Star Behavioral Health 5. Trisha Dean, Private Practice 6. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt 7. Karen Durick, Williamson Medical Center EAP 8. Hugh Nash, Cumberland Heights 9. Pam Hernandez, LMFT, recently moved here from California GUESTS: 1. Anita Peterson, COO TriStar Behavioral 2. Suzanne Rube, Clarity Program at Parthenon Pavilion 1. The meeting was called to order by John Edwards, Chair. 2. The minutes of June 17,2010 were approved. 3. Thanks to Centerstone for hosting this meeting. The coffee and accommodations were great. 4. Check out brand NEW LOOK of the MTEAPA website. GREAT job, Susan Gillpatrick, Our Web Mistress Extraordinaire http://www.mteapa.org/index.html 5. TRAINING: Topic: "The Business of Divorce – Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce." Speaker: Sandy Arons, MBA, Certified Financial Divorce Practitioner and mediator provides financial analyses to divorcing partners/couples and their attorneys/mediators who allow the parties involved understanding the short and long-term financial impacts and tax benefits or burdens of the settlement packages they are considering. · 90% of getting married is based on love and lust. · 90% of divorces is about the finances. Business Issues: Marriage decree as a legal bond requires dissolution Financial Issues: Division of assets and creating a future budget Emotional Issues: The feeling baggage from the relationship Both parties need to establish a realistic budget that they can sustain. There are tax consequences to income for one or the other. Who gets the debt? A good budget can include up to 124 items (house painitng, tree trimming, etc) Sandy charges $100/hr for her services. NEXT SESSION: October 21, 2010 Topic: Substance Abuse Assessments (DOT, SAP and EAP) Nan Casey, LADAC, Skyline Madison Campus, Tennessee Christian Medical Center June 17,2010 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: 1. John Edwards, The Recovery Coach 2. Gilbert Roth, The Roth Center 3. Susan Gillpatrick, Centerstone Crisis Management Strategies 4. Jonathan McElhaney, Centerstone Crisis Management Strategies 5. Patricia Dean, Private Practice makepositivechanges@yahoo.com (615) 438-3132 6. Natalie Embry, Tri Star Behavioral Health 7. Heather Beardsley, Bradford Treatment Centers 8. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt SPEAKER: John Allen, SHRM, Tennessee Housing GUESTS: 1. Pam Kaufman, LMFT, recently moved here from California714-878-2151 or kaufmanpk@sbcglobal.net 2. Rhonda Livers, Carehere 3. Elizabeth Nunley, Carehere, (www.Carehere.com) a company that contracts for Medical Clinics onsite for employers based in Brentwood. They are also seeking an EAP for their business. REGRETS: Jack Freckman, Laura Gatrell, Harriett Stewart, Karen Dureck, Hugh Nash, Robert Albury, Ted Rice, Nan Casey, and Stephanie Dean 1. The meeting was called to order by John Edwards, Chair. 2. The minutes of April 15,2010 were approved. 3. Natalie announced that there is a free 5 hr CEU conference wellness66 (MindBodySpirit) Facing Pain; Finding Hope conference in July 20 at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ. Call MedLine 329-1919 to register or for more information. 4. Parthenon Pavilion has a 3 week/3 module IOP focused on Trauma 5. Patricia Dean is leading an Emotional Eating Group for women and teens www.MakePositiveChance@yahoo.com 438-3132 6. Job Opportunities: a. AFL-CIO 269-7111 Full Time EAP position. Talk with Eddie Bryan. b. Part Time position. Master’s Licensed; EAP Jack Freckman and Assoc. 331-3221 7. Thanks to Centerstone for hosting this meeting. The coffee and accommodations were great. 8. Check out brand NEW LOOK of the MTEAPA website. GREAT job, Susan Gillpatrick, Our Web Mistress Extraordinaire http://www.mteapa.org/index.html 9. TOPIC: John Allen provided an overview of the functions of HR and EAP in his talk on Human Resource Perspective and the EAP. He offered insights as to how the two can form a better partnership for the good of the employee. It was helpful to hear the focus of HR from the perspective of someone who formerly provided EAP services. Recognizing how to speak the language of the other, communications can be more effective. 10. NEXT MEETING: August 19, 2010 Topic: "The Business of Divorce – Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce." . Sandy Arons, MBA, Certified Financial Divorce Practitioner and mediator, provides financial analyses to divorcing partners/couples and their attorneys/mediators who allow the parties involved understanding the short and long-term financial impacts and tax benefits or burdens of the settlement packages they are considering. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Jim Kendall, LCSW WELLNESS 66 : Facing Pain; Finding Hope Instructors: Dr Michael Murphy, Dr Catherine Stallworth, and Dr Earl Lavender. Wellness 66 is a collaborative effort formed from a vision to offer our community educational information regarding the affects of aging upon the body, mind, and spirit. This endeavor has brought together three entities concerned with the senior population: Parthenon Pavilion at Centennial, The Center for Healthy Living at Centennial Medical Center, and The Resource Center on Aging at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ. Our focus for this experiential workshop is coping with life-stress issues. Presenters will specifically explore the personal, social, and spiritual domains of this vast subject. Among our speakers will be a physician, a psychotherapist, and a recording artist. You will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions in yoga, therapeutic gardening, art and music therapy, massage, prayer, gratitude, and much more. Make sure you dress accordingly! This is a complementary educational offering and lunch will be provided. We have applied for approval from NAB for 5 CEUs for long-term care administrators and will provide information for those of other disciplines seeking continuing education. Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance and an informational workbook to take home. Registration will begin at 8:15 AM. The program will start promptly at 8:45 AM and will be complete by 3:45 PM at which time you will be able to pick up your certificate of attendance. Plan to arrive a little early if you have vision, hearing, or other physical issues. This will allow you to choose a seat that best suits your needs. Early bird registration will be at 06:45 followed by a pre-workshop experience. There will be a post-workshop experience at 4:00. CEUs are available for both of these. Date: 07/20/2010 Time: 8:15am - 3:00pm April 15,2010 MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PRESENT: 1. John Edwards, The Recovery Coach 2. Gilbert Roth, The Roth Center 3. Jack Freckman, Freckman and Associates 4. Laura Gatrell, TLAP 5. Susan Gillpatrick, Centerstone Crisis Management Strategies, 6. Trisha Dean, Private Practice 7. Natalie Embry, Tri Star Behavioral Health 8. Matt Eggleston, Integrated Lie Center Addictions IOP Tx 9. Harriett Stewart, Williamson Medical Center EAP and Private Practice 10. Nan Casey, Skyline Madison and Private Practice 11. Hugh Nash, Cumberland Heights 12. Robert Albury, Cumberland Heights 13. Heather Beardsley, Bradford Treatment Centers 14. Jim Kendall, Work/Life Connections-EAP at Vanderbilt REGRETS: Ted Rice, Jonathan McElhaney, Debbie Carroll and Stephanie Dean 1. The meeting was called to order by John Edwards, Chair. 2. John discussed beginning a halfway house scholarship Fund through his Church. Contact John Edwards for an application. 3. The minutes of February 18, 201 were approved. 4. There is a new “Substance Abuse Expert designation required for working with nuclear organization. A 20 hour self training program through ASAP is required for the SAE. This evaluation is different from the SAP. Some express reservation about the SAE. 5. Thanks to Centerstone for hosting this meeting. The coffee and accommodations were great. 6. Centerstone and ICISF are presenting a two day Suicide Postvention course May 12 and 13. 7. Please check out brand new look of the MTEAPA website. GREAT job, Susan Gillpatrick, Web Mistress Extraordinaire http://www.mteapa.org/index.html 8. Jack Freckman LCSW,CEAP presented “ EAP in Tennessee (ALMACA and MTEAPA) a. The Middle TN Chapter began in the 70’s. b. John Malloy was an early driving force for ALMACA. c. In 1983 EASN formed in Detroit (primarily Canadian), and offered a lifetime membership for $200 for the first 90 days. 60-70% of the membership joined under those terms. This proved to be a very poor business decision future limiting cash flow. d. Jack Freckman moved to Nashville in 1986 (little known factoid) e. Middle TN EAPA has always met on Thursdays. (another little known fact) f. Nashville hosted two Southern Regional EAP Conferences: 1988 - “The B-EAP Goes On” and 1992; and the best International EAPA Conference happened in Nashville in 2006. g. In early 1990s ALMACA morphed into EAPA. h. Membership in EAPA has varied from a high of 7500 to about 2500-3000 (current). i. In 1993, Tennessee was the first state to pass the LEAP, licensed under the Board of Labo after nearly a decade of preliminary work on it. . j. In 1995, North Carolina was the second state to offer licensure. k. In 2000 Labor succeeded from EAPA. l. In 2009, the LEAP Board was sunsetted. m. We are thankful to the many pioneers locally who preceded us in the field: John Malloy, Frank Burger, Mary Ann Quirk, Ann Doak, Carol Boone, Carol Syperski, Billy Shumate, Jack Freckman, Peggy Reynolds, Billy Sellars, Charlie Schoenbrobt, Andy Isakoff, and Dave Grady (to name a few). 9. The NEXT MEETING: June 17, 2010: HR and EAP presented by John Allen SHRM, LCSW. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Jim Kendall, LCSW

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