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Chris Crosby has been the president and CEO of The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Inc. since 2004. He is one of the founders of the Watershed, which has grown over the past 11 years into Florida’s largest private addiction treatment provider. Chris has worked in addiction treatment for the past 29 years. His college training was in nursing and he was licensed as an RN in 1983. Chris has worked in most clinical areas of addiction treatment. He transitioned from direct patient care into the business development and administration of addiction treatment a decade ago. One of Chris’ passions is Recovery Advocacy, spreading the news that Addiction Recovery is the reality in the lives of millions of Americans, and that Recovery is a priceless force for good in our communities. In a career that has spanned three decades, Christopher Crosby’s unwavering dedication to “loving the alcoholic and addict back to health” has literally transformed tens of thousands of lives.

Chris Crosby has been the president and CEO of The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Inc. since 2004. He is one of the founders of the Watershed, which has grown over the past 11 years into Florida’s largest private addiction treatment provider. Chris has worked in addiction treatment for the past 29 years. His college training was in nursing and he was licensed as an RN in 1983. Chris has worked in most clinical areas of addiction treatment. He transitioned from direct patient care into the business development and administration of addiction treatment a decade ago. One of Chris’ passions is Recovery Advocacy, spreading the news that Addiction Recovery is the reality in the lives of millions of Americans, and that Recovery is a priceless force for good in our communities. In a career that has spanned three decades, Christopher Crosby’s unwavering dedication to “loving the alcoholic and addict back to health” has literally transformed tens of thousands of lives.

Steven Halpern is an award-winning recording artist, composer, producer and pioneering sound healer whose music has helped millions worldwide experience deeper relaxation, manage stress, enhanced yoga, meditation and massage as well as pure listening pleasure. His 1975 debut album "Chakra Suite" created a ‘quiet revolution' and established Halpern as the founding father of a new genre of contemporary instrumental/new age healing music. Steven has produced landmark research exploring the connections between sound, consciousness and healing and is the author of two books, "Tuning the Human Instrument" (1977) and "Sound Health" (Harper & Row, 1985), that introduced the concept of sound healing to the mainstream audience. For more information please visit www.innerpeacemusic.com

Steven Halpern is an award-winning recording artist, composer, producer and pioneering sound healer whose music has helped millions worldwide experience deeper relaxation, manage stress, enhanced yoga, meditation and massage as well as pure listening pleasure. His 1975 debut album "Chakra Suite" created a ‘quiet revolution' and established Halpern as the founding father of a new genre of contemporary instrumental/new age healing music. Steven has produced landmark research exploring the connections between sound, consciousness and healing and is the author of two books, "Tuning the Human Instrument" (1977) and "Sound Health" (Harper & Row, 1985), that introduced the concept of sound healing to the mainstream audience. For more information please visit www.innerpeacemusic.com

Dr Cesar Benarroche is a graduate of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He did his residency in psychiatry at the University of Rochester, N.Y and subsequently completed a fellowship in Psychiatry at Yale University. Dr. Benarroche was a faculty member at Yale University’s Department of Psychiatry for nine years where he was Director of the Transitional Unit at the Yale Psychiatric Institute and Director of one of the outpatient divisions of the Connecticut Mental Health Center. He is a Board Certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, teaching, and research experience. He has been the Medical Director of Lifeskills of Boca Raton for the past ten years. He is also involved in clinical medication trials and has a busy extensive outpatient practice in Boca Raton since 1987.

Dr Cesar Benarroche is a graduate of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He did his residency in psychiatry at the University of Rochester, N.Y and subsequently completed a fellowship in Psychiatry at Yale University. Dr. Benarroche was a faculty member at Yale University’s Department of Psychiatry for nine years where he was Director of the Transitional Unit at the Yale Psychiatric Institute and Director of one of the outpatient divisions of the Connecticut Mental Health Center. He is a Board Certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, teaching, and research experience. He has been the Medical Director of Lifeskills of Boca Raton for the past ten years. He is also involved in clinical medication trials and has a busy extensive outpatient practice in Boca Raton since 1987.

Jack Lynch, is a 15-year veteran of the Boston comedy scene who has toured all over the United States and parts of Canada, entertaining crowds with his earthy style, great impressions, and clean but sarcastic view of the world. Lynch has performed at all the major Boston venues as well as The Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, The Improv in Miami Beach, The Punchline in Atlanta, Georgia, & the Comedy Works in Montreal, Canada, to name a few. Jack has shared the stage with comedy legends such as Lenny Clarke, Stephen Wright and Damon Wayons to name a few. Jack also speaks to groups interested in discussing recovery from addiction. In these shows, Jack draws from his own 23 years in recovery. According to Lynch, laughter is one of the most important aspects of human nature which is lost in addiction. Jack reminds his audience that it is not only great to laugh, but also a healthy outlet and a crucial part to a more content sobriety.

Jack Lynch, is a 15-year veteran of the Boston comedy scene who has toured all over the United States and parts of Canada, entertaining crowds with his earthy style, great impressions, and clean but sarcastic view of the world. Lynch has performed at all the major Boston venues as well as The Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, The Improv in Miami Beach, The Punchline in Atlanta, Georgia, & the Comedy Works in Montreal, Canada, to name a few. Jack has shared the stage with comedy legends such as Lenny Clarke, Stephen Wright and Damon Wayons to name a few. Jack also speaks to groups interested in discussing recovery from addiction. In these shows, Jack draws from his own 23 years in recovery. According to Lynch, laughter is one of the most important aspects of human nature which is lost in addiction. Jack reminds his audience that it is not only great to laugh, but also a healthy outlet and a crucial part to a more content sobriety.

Patrick Babcock, 42, originally from New York City, moved to Portland, Maine in 2000, and is currently enjoying over 13 years of continued sobriety. A graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration in New York City, with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Finance, Mr. Babcock’s training has specialized in Motivational Interviewing, PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gorski - CENAPS model of Treatment and Relapse Prevention, and Life Skills Mentorship. Having first been introduced to the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous back in 1988, as well as both inpatient and extended care programs, Mr. Babcock has seen first hand what works (and what does not work) with regard to "the process of recovery". Mr. Babcock is the Founder and Executive Director of Foundation House, helping men in recovery from alcoholism & chemical dependency since 2002.

Patrick Babcock, 42, originally from New York City, moved to Portland, Maine in 2000, and is currently enjoying over 13 years of continued sobriety. A graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration in New York City, with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Finance, Mr. Babcock’s training has specialized in Motivational Interviewing, PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gorski - CENAPS model of Treatment and Relapse Prevention, and Life Skills Mentorship. Having first been introduced to the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous back in 1988, as well as both inpatient and extended care programs, Mr. Babcock has seen first hand what works (and what does not work) with regard to "the process of recovery". Mr. Babcock is the Founder and Executive Director of Foundation House, helping men in recovery from alcoholism & chemical dependency since 2002.

Christopher D. Martin, MD, is the medical director of the Compass Young Adult Program at The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas. In addition, he is also an assistant professor, Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at Baylor College of Medicine. In addition to his duties on Compass, Dr. Martin has a significant teaching schedule at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger’s collaborator and affiliate. Dr. Martin teaches physicians who are on a track toward becoming psychiatrists and he also teaches medical students. During his training he was chief resident and received several awards that include the Eugene Kahn Award for Excellence in Psychiatry, 2005; The Menninger Department of Psychiatry Resident Teacher Award, 2005; the Janssen Psychiatry Resident Excellence Award, 2003; and the Hilde Bruch Award for Excellence in Psychiatry, 2001.

Christopher D. Martin, MD, is the medical director of the Compass Young Adult Program at The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas. In addition, he is also an assistant professor, Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at Baylor College of Medicine. In addition to his duties on Compass, Dr. Martin has a significant teaching schedule at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger’s collaborator and affiliate. Dr. Martin teaches physicians who are on a track toward becoming psychiatrists and he also teaches medical students. During his training he was chief resident and received several awards that include the Eugene Kahn Award for Excellence in Psychiatry, 2005; The Menninger Department of Psychiatry Resident Teacher Award, 2005; the Janssen Psychiatry Resident Excellence Award, 2003; and the Hilde Bruch Award for Excellence in Psychiatry, 2001.

Denise Kearns, RN is the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program Manager & Treatment Care Coordinator at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT. Ms. Kearns completed DBT Intensive Training in 1996 and has practiced DBT in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment developed by Marsha M. Linehan specifically to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is based largely in behaviorist theory with cognitive elements. DBT also incorporates mindfulness practice. There are two essential parts of DBT: 1. Individual: in which weekly issues are discussed & recorded on diary cards. The therapist and client work towards improving skill use; 2. Group: Specific skills are learned and practiced: core mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance. The skills learned in DBT are being applied widely, as they help in anyone’s goal for being more effective in relationships and life!

Denise Kearns, RN is the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program Manager & Treatment Care Coordinator at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT. Ms. Kearns completed DBT Intensive Training in 1996 and has practiced DBT in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment developed by Marsha M. Linehan specifically to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is based largely in behaviorist theory with cognitive elements. DBT also incorporates mindfulness practice. There are two essential parts of DBT: 1. Individual: in which weekly issues are discussed & recorded on diary cards. The therapist and client work towards improving skill use; 2. Group: Specific skills are learned and practiced: core mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance. The skills learned in DBT are being applied widely, as they help in anyone’s goal for being more effective in relationships and life!

Join us in discussing the effect of trauma and substance use disorders on individuals and families. Dr. Boriskin began working with Vietnam veterans in 1979, just when PTSD entered the professional and general vocabulary. Clinical Director of one of the first Vet Centers, he quickly developed an expertise in addictive disorders. He transitioned to private practice in Florida in 1986, working with a wide range of trauma survivors, particularly sexual abuse survivors. He developed one of the earliest extended residential treatment programs and in 1999 he co-founded Advanced Recovery Center in Delray Beach, Florida. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified addiction specialist and author of PTSD and Addiction: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Counselors, and co-author of At Wit’s End- What Families Need to Know When A Loved One is Diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness.