MELISSA CAMP, LPC
Leader. Speaker. Trainer. Counselor.
BIO
With over 20 years of experience providing Behavioral Health services, I have gained exposure to a variety of treatment environments. I have led treatment teams for inpatient units and outpatient clinics. Most of my experience has been in Emergency Mental Health services, where I gained training and expertise in assessments, diagnostics, verbal de-escalation, crisis negotiation, and safety planning. My outpatient work has resulted in training and experience with evidence-based practices, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Populations I most enjoy working with include First Responders, individuals experiencing PTSD, and individuals in psychiatric crisis. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
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Since 2010, I have also been afforded opportunities to speak at several events and provide training for a variety of community partners. I have provided Crisis Intervention Team training to numerous local law enforcement groups. I have also presented to groups of varying sizes on topics related to trauma, emergency mental health, DBT, and crisis negotiation. In recent years, I serve as the Clinical Leader for the Post-Critical Incident Seminars for the SC Department of Corrections. In this 3-day seminar, I work with a Corrections Officer peer group to address lasting effects of critical incidents experienced in the line of duty. While Behavioral Health is my first focus, I have found my passion in providing training and presentations to groups of all sizes.
SPEAKER TOPICS
Wide variety available. Here are some of the most popular.
Finding Your Passion
The pandemic has been hard on all of us and has led to many people feeling like they have lost their passion for work. "The Great Resignation" has hit most companies.  Explore how to identify what is missing in your life, and develop clear steps to getting life back on track. The answers might surprise you.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a skill which everyone can use, but it is often ignored. From improving health to helping regulate emotions to improving attention and efficiency, mindfulness is a powerful tool. Explore the research to support daily mindfulness practice. Experience it for yourself as we practice several skills during the interactive presentation.
Crisis Management and Verbal De-Escalation Skills
Crisis situations can come up in a variety of Behavioral Health environments. In this presentation, we explore some tips and tricks to verbally de-escalating the most difficult scenarios in the outpatient and inpatient settings. As a former Crisis Negotiator, I will teach some of the specific skills used by law enforcement in negotiation situations.
Contingency Planning for Safety
Contingency Planning is a critical piece of every therapeutic relationship, but especially with patients who are frequently in crisis. In this presentation we discuss the important elements of effective planning, as well as specific populations for whom this planning is critical.
PAST PRESENTATIONS
