Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am PDT

A Restorative School: The Transformation Process Using Student Voice

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

When we look at school transformation, we must incorporate all aspects including teacher skill and buy-in, family partnership, and overall policy work. And all of these parts of the process must incorporate student voice. By beginning with education, voice, and buy-in for staff, students, and families, we lay the groundwork for a school where restorative practices can thrive. This work is ongoing, especially the layers of staff skill-building. The policies must join this transformation process, leading just a hair ahead of where the buy-in lies, creating a behavior matrix and policies that are in line with restorative values, utilizing the voice of all stakeholders. And students must be invested in and nurtured in playing a pivotal role in the implementation of restorative practices through the development of a Peer Restorative Justice Program. This workshop will walk participants through this process, providing key resources to walk away with.

Key Takeaways
1. Transforming a school to restorative practices must involve an education, buy-in, and true sense of agency. 2. Peer Restorative Justice programs are a key element of empowering students to take the lead in this work. 3. All policies must be examined and shifted through the lens that reflects restorative values.

Speakers

Deb Brill

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
210A

School & District-Wide Leadership

12:30pm PDT

Thriving in Community- Normalising Mental Health Conversations

Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

210A

There remains a degree of stigma attached to mental health difficulties, teachers, parents feeling helpless and ill equipped to help 1 in 6 struggling teenagers.

What if a student opening up about their suicidal thoughts was celebrated? What if it was viewed as a brave request for help and every neighbour, friend, had a toolbox of skills that could be used to help.

I’m gonna share some fun ways I’m opening up conversations about mental wellness and I may share a song or two

Speakers

Ebi Oginni

Paediatrician, Paediatrician

I’m a mental health advocate A wife and mum of 2 boys aged 6 and 9 More introverted than extroverted Touring contemporary gospel/soul singer-songwriter A paediatrician A Coach An Author of the book - Pursue Your Passion, Uncover Your Calling Podcast Host of the Harmony... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
210A

Student and Community Mental Health

3:30pm PDT

What's Their Why?-Function-Based Analysis of Behavior

Thursday October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

210A

Designed for educators and mental health professionals working within school environments, this resource aims to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in behavioral analysis, focusing on strategies that support:
• Defining Behavior in Observable and Measurable Terms
• Identifying Environmental Factors Influencing Behavior
• Recognizing Antecedents and Consequences
• Determining Functions of Behavior
Participants will be equipped with practical strategies to effectively define, assess, and intervene in student behavior, ultimately promoting a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Speakers

Amy Becker

Coordinator- Behavior Intervention and Mental Heal, OCDE

Amy Becker is an accomplished education professional with a robust background in psychology and behavior intervention. Throughout her career, Amy has held pivotal roles in school districts throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Most recently, Amy has served as the Coordinator of... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
210A

Student and Community Mental Health

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference