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Bobbe McGinley

Bobbe McGinley has been working in the field of Chemical Dependency since 1988 and has worked with Problem and Compulsive Gamblers and their families since being certified by the Arizona Council on compulsive Gambling, Inc. in 1996 and was Nationally Certified in 1999. Bobbe began her career at the Hazelden Foundation, completing Hazelden’s 55-week Counselor Training Program. Bobbe began her counseling career by being hired by Hazelden, before completing training, and proved to be an asset from the beginning. Bobbe moved to Phoenix, accepting the position of Senior Counselor at Progress Valley IV, an extended care facility for women. Bobbe then went on to become the Addictions Program Director at Charter Hospital in Glendale Arizona, and from there was Program Manager for Trimeridian, developing, managing and counseling the first Gambling Out-Patient Program in Arizona. Bobbe continued private practice and is Founder of ACT-Counseling & Education, a licensed out-patient program that has offices in three Arizona cities.

Bobbe is contracted with the Department of Gaming, Office of Problem Gambling, to provide services for problem gamblers and their families and has contracted in one capacity or another since 2000.  Bobbe also has the contract with the Department of Gaming, Office of Problem Gambling to provide training for professionals from several different industries. Bobbe is a National Speaker and known expert on Problem Gambling and provider of services.

Bobbe founded her licensed agency, ACT-Counseling & Education, in 2000, and continues to speak to audiences throughout the country about problem gambling and how to provide services. Bobbe is the Clinical Director and CEO and is a National Consultant with contracts to provide services in several different capacities.  Bobbe is on the Board of Directors of ABCAC Arizona Board for Certification of Addiction Counselors. Bobbe is active throughout the community and mentors interns and students interested in problem gambling and family issues.  Bobbe is an adjunct faculty member at Ottawa University, on campuses in Phoenix, Chandler and Surprise, Arizona.

Bobbe co-founded PITCH4KIDZ, a non-profit organization providing positive interventions targeting communication and healing for children ages 6-12, of alcoholic and drug addict parents/care givers. Bobbe also co-founded reACT, a non-profit organization which has two primary programs for teens: 1) Leadership & Life Skills Program for teens who want to lead and excel, 2) Education & Counseling Program for teens who are seeking more support and guidance.

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 Carey Davidson, MA

Founder InterventionASAP.com

Karen Franklin

Karen has 23 years of experience in recovering from the affects of family addiction in her family and is dedicated to helping others in their recovery process.  She has first hand experience dealing with teen and young adult addiction with her own children and has first-hand knowledge of solutions that work.  Karen works as an Interventionist for InterventionASAP and is specialized in working with Family Systems affected by Addiction.  She has spoken at multiple group events sharing her message of strength, hope and healing.      Contact:  602-690-8440    Email:  kfranklin@interventionasap.com

Lauren King

Lauren has spent the past 14 years living a sober life and has a wealth of experience to share that can help others understand the disease of addiction in young people.  She is currently pursuing her degree in Chemical Dependency.  Lauren has spent her sober years working tirelessly to help others by passing on the gift of sobriety that she has been blessed with.  Lauren has spoken at numerous events to share her journey of teen addiction, sobriety and hope.  Her passion is working with teens and their families with a focus on prevention, intervention and recovery.

Website:  www.addictedlikeme.com

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Dr. Ravi N. Chandiramani

Dr. Ravi N. Chandiramani is a board certified naturopathic physician specializing in the practice of integrative addiction medicine. His unique approach to the treatment of chemical dependency and co-occurring psychological disorders combines the best practices of conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Dr. Chandiramani is the Founder and CEO of Rays of the Sun, LLC, a management and consulting firm specializing in integrative addiction medicine and holistic behavioral health care. He has also served as Corporate Medical Director for Journey Healing Centers since December of 2004. 

Dr. Chandiramani’s contact information follows:  Phone:  (480) 612 – 5349    Email: doctor.ravi@rocketmail.com

Favorite topics include: 

·         The fundamentals of optimal health & wellness
·         The integrative medical management of chemical dependency
·         Medication alternatives for the recovering addict/alcoholic
·         Nutrition 101 for the recovering alcoholic/addict
·         Medications to avoid in the recovering alcoholic/addict
·         The integrative treatment of insomnia
·         The integrative treatment of depression
·         The integrative treatment of anxiety
·         Pain and addiction

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  Mike Speakman, LISAC: Gives presentations on two subjects: 

   1)      Helping a Loved-one Recover from Addiction
   2)    The Role of Anger Management in Recovery  

Mike is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor with an expertise in family education. He has a passion for sharing practical knowledge about recovery with family members of addicts and alcoholics; knowledge gained from working in treatment centers since 1988. He is presently on staff at Calvary Addiction Recovery Center, a faith-based residential treatment center for substance abuse and problem gambling. In 2007, Mike founded the first PAL-Group (Parents and Partners of Addicted Loved-ones), a no-cost, educational self-help group for parents (and spouses) struggling with the problems of an addicted family member. Today, there are 13 PAL-Group meeting locations in the Phoenix area.

Mike is also an Anger Education Coach. He developed the first Anger Management-Conflict Resolution Training Program for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in 1991. Since then, he has helped a wide range of people with his innovative Programs. He's developed and taught workshops for counselors, the general public, high-school and college students, and in the criminal-justice system. In 1992, Mike developed SMARTS-Training®, a results based Anger Management Program used in treatment centers and jails across the Country. In 2002, Mike published the "Healthy Expressions of Anger" Workbook, a self-study workbook he uses in Anger Coaching sessions with individuals and couples. Mike's workbook is available for purchase to the public and to other professionals as well.

            Website: www.mikespeakman.com  and  http://www.pal-group.org/ 
            Phone: 602.284.1411    Toll Free: 800.239.9127  Email: mike@mikespeakman.com   

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 Melanie Wall-Brumble

Melanie began her career over 18 years ago at Charter Hospital in Glendale, dealing with both Chemical Dependency and Mental Health clients.  After creating, spearheading and facilitating the Intense Outpatient Program at Calvary Rehabilitation Center for several years, Melanie partnered with Tom Martin and created Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment (ADAPT) offering quality treatment to alcoholics and addicts for over nine years.  Melanie then moved her talents to Aurora Behavioral Health in Glendale as the Chemical Dependency Coordinator where she created and implemented the CD IOP program.  After several years she was recruited by Valley Hospital as part of the start up team again creating and implementing CD programs for both inpatient and outpatient levels of care.  Melanie most recently has shared her talents at Sundance Center in Scottsdale, as a primary counselor working in both residential and IOP programs.  She is trilled to join ACT Counseling & Education offering her expertise in Chemical Dependency Counseling in both the IOP and the Relapse Prevention levels of care. Melanie also provides individual and family counseling to those afflicted with the negative effects of addiction and MVD reinstatements.