Plenary Session
Co-Sponsored by OPUS EHR 

Bridging the Trust Gap: Strengthening Clinical-Referral Partnerships in Behavioral Health

Nikki Soda, MS

Executive Director, Sodas Consulting Board Member, Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services

Tami-Jo Stevenson, LCSW

US Head of Clinical Quality and Supervision, Crossroads Center, Antigua

Co-Sponsored by
OPUS EHR

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Closing Session
Sponsored by SMART Recovery

A New Specialty in Behavioral Health: Therapeutic Breathwork and Yoga Somatics

In today’s behavioral health landscape, clinicians are navigating a growing “trust recession,” driven by overwhelming treatment options, inconsistent transparency, and increasingly transactional outreach practices. This session examines how misalignment between clinicians, outreach professionals, and programs impacts client care and erodes confidence across the continuum. Participants will gain practical strategies to rebuild trust, strengthen authentic partnerships, and move from transactional referrals to relationship-driven collaboration.

Christine Saari, MA, E-RYT, C-BDYT, C-IAYT

Owner, Christine Saari Yoga Therapy, Co-Developer, ClinicALLY Trained

Sponsored by
SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.

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The CCB is an independent, non-governmental, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that offers certification for addiction counselors, clinical supervisors, co-occurring disorders and prevention professionals in Connecticut. The Board has established specialty certificates in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling for professionals licensed and credentialed in other behavioral healthcare domains. The Board is active in a number of important state-wide workforce development initiatives, provides training/continuing education and ensures that the trainings provided in Connecticut by approved vendors meet established standards.