Tuesday, March 20, 2012

REMBA Conference

The REMBA conference is fast approaching.  Here is some information sent out by Calena Creft on the conference.  For more information and to register please contact her at (336) 285-4389.


"I hope everyone is excited about the upcoming REMBA COnference which will take place on April 19-20, 2012!  This year the Pre-Conference's theme will be focused on Trauma and Addictions.  On Friday April 20th, the conference will consist of 16 riveting breakout sessions and two dynamic keynote speaker:  Dr. Geri Miller and Charles S. Dutton.  Dre. Geri Miller is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licenses Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a Substance Abuse Professiona Practice Board Certified Clinical Supervisor who has been in the counseling profession since 1976 and the addictions field since 1979.  She is the author of several textbooks that are used in counseling programs across the country and she was the recipient of the 2010 N.C. Foundation for the Alochol and Drug Studies' Lifetime Achievement Award.  Charles S. Dutton is a respected actor and director.  He is best known for his role as "Roc" in the comedy/drama produced by HBO.  He is a veteran of numerous feature films such as "Q & A", "Aliens 3", "Menace II Society", "Rudy", "A Low Down Dirty Shame", "Cry, Beloved Country", "Nick of Time", "A Time to Kill", "Get on the Bus", "Gothika", "Cookie's Fortune", "Legion", and many more.  He also received an Emmy as the director of the award winning HBO miniseries "The Corner."  Mr. Dutton recovered from a troubled past and will be at the REMBA Conference to share his story!


The registration deadline for the REMBA Conference is March 29, 2012 or until filled to capacity.  Please register early so that you will be guaranteed a spot at this growing conference."