April 10 & 11, 2025
Join us at the Yakima Convention Center where we'll discuss:
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 4th Edition
- Trauma Informed Care
- Law and Ethics
- Spirituality
- Co-Morbidity
Choose Your Registration Option
| Registration Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Symposium Registration (Includes Banquet) | Non-AAP: $275 / AAP: $195 |
| One-Day Registration (No Banquet) | $150 |
| Banquet-Only (Open to the Public) | $60 |
The Banquet is INCLUDED with Full Symposium registration. If you’re only interested in attending the banquet, public guests can purchase a ticket for just $60.
Banquet Guest Speaker: Clint Hurdle
Clint Hurdle is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach, most
well-known for his time managing the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
He led the Rockies to their first-ever National League pennant in 2007. After
being hired by the Pirates in 2010, Hurdle guided them to their first winning
season and playoff appearance in over two decades in 2013, when he was named
the NL Manager of the Year. The Pirates also made the postseason in 2014 and
2015.
Hurdle was selected ninth overall in the 1975 MLB Draft by the Kansas City
Royals and played 515 games at the Major League level, including 109 starts
for the AL pennant winners in 1980.
Join us as Clint shares his experience, strength, and hope as we celebrate recovery.
Register Now
Secure your spot at the 35th Merrill Scott Symposium and earn 13 CEU credits (including up to 4 hours in Law & Ethics). Enjoy expert sessions on addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, and more. Full registration includes the banquet—and if you’re not attending the full symposium, public guests can join the banquet alone for just $60. Register today and advance your career!
Schedule
Thursday - April 10, 2025 (7 hours)
| Time | Session Type | Topic/Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | ASAM | Scott Boyles |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout | ASAM | Scott Boyles |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Keynote | Only7Seconds: The Healing Power of True Connection | Tori Carpenter |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Breakout |
ASAM Law & Ethics |
Scott Boyles Alicia Egan |
| Break | |||
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Breakout Breakout |
Only7Seconds: The Healing Power of True Connection Law & Ethics |
Tori Carpenter Alicia Egan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Banquet - Clint Hurdle | ||
Friday - April 11, 2025 (6 hours)
| Time | Session Type | Topic/Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | Trauma Informed Relapse Prevention | Lisa Rudduck |
| Break | |||
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Breakout |
Trauma Informed Family Meditation Assisted Treatment |
Lisa Rudduck Bill Starr |
| Lunch | |||
| 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Keynote | Co Morbidity in Behavioral Health Services Staying Focused on Primary SUD While Managing Integrated Care |
Mark Loes |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Breakout |
Rest: The most important practice of an effective helper Law & Ethics |
Jason Schilling Alicia Egan |
| Break | |||
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Breakout | Law & Ethics | Alicia Egan |