Shifting the Focus of Treatment Away From Behavior and Towards Thinking
Date and Time:
October 1, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Session Description:
Introducing Intensive Systems Therapy (IST), a model for integrating deliberate thinking into support strategies for volatile individuals.
What is the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series?
The Department of Human Services’
Office of Developmental Programs
(ODP) and the
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and mental health needs. The selected presenters share their expertise on best and promising practices as well as providing general knowledge. Session topics, which focus on increasing capacity to serve individuals with dual diagnosis in the community, are chosen based on identified needs and with input from the field of professional stakeholders.
The invited audience of all professional stakeholders, including direct and clinical supporters for individuals with ID/A, are encouraged to attend.
Register here. Registration is required and at no charge to attendees.
Four (4) hours of training credit and a certificate of achievement are provided.
See the flyer for more information, including a full agenda.
