Helping the Helpers Thrive National and local speakers will present on issues of Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue, Bias in the Guardianship Process, Supported Decision Making, Succession Planning and Setting and holding boundaries in high conflict situations and staying safe with unpredictable clients.
AGENDA
9:00-10:00- Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue- Karla Scott, with Attorney Bridget L. Mullins
10:00-11:00- Addressing Bias in the Guardianship Process- Jim Berchtold of Justice in Aging, with Attorney Tim Gardner of Disability Rights New Mexico (Ethics Credit)
11:00-11:15- Break
11:15-12:15- Supported Decision Making Legistlative Update- Alice Liu McCoy, Esq., New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council
12:15-1:30- Lunch Break
1:30-2:30-Implicit Bias- Torri Jacobus, Administrative Office of the Courts, with Attorney Stephanie Woods (EIJ Credit)
2:30-3:30- Succession Planning for Professional Guardians and Conservators- Attorney Frank R. Acuña
3:30-3:45- Break
3:45-4:45- Setting and holding boundaries in high conflict situations and staying safe with unpredictable clients – Joyce McHugh; with Attorney Bridget Mullins
4:45-5:00- Final Remarks/Reminders