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

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8:30am PDT

Strengthen Connections to Self, Staff, and Students

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

Participants will practice and learn to apply 3-5 regulation and connection strategies to center themselves and take a pause between stimulus and response, minimizing reactivity to situations. Whether interacting with colleagues, other adults, or students, centering practices will positively influence more positive outcomes for those involved.

Speakers

Sandi Washburn

Behavior & Wellness Specialist, Greater Albany Public Schools

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
212B

School & District-Wide Leadership

12:30pm PDT

Amplifying Youth Voices: How Creativity Improves Well Being

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

212B

Youth have important stories to tell. Youth Educators and Mental Health Advocates know how to listen and create safe spaces for our youth to explore their mental health, identity and sense of belonging. How does creativity fit in? During this interactive workshop, workshop participants will build upon their existing skills by exploring a proven roadmap for teaching personal narrative storytelling based on my 25 years as an Arts Educator. We will explore photography, video & audio stories as tools for youth identity exploration, creative expression and empathy building. Through examining powerful examples of student work, you will learn about storytelling as an effective tool for improving adolescent mental health. Workshop attendees will gain practical knowledge about how to integrate creative exercises into curricula, practice personal narrative storytelling through a hands-on creative exercise and walk away with a Creativity Toolkit for personal and professional use.

Speakers

Tricia Creason-Valencia

Speaker | Filmmaker | Teacher, Tricia Speaks!

Talk to me about your favorite movies & TV shows, costume design and cosplay! I love exploring how pop culture and art making can influence our mental health in a positive way.Tricia Creason-Valencia is a dynamic force in the world of filmmaking, education & community building. As... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
212B

Student and Community Mental Health

3:30pm PDT

Intersectionality in Practice: Addressing Marginalization in School-Based Mental Health

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

212B

Exploring the intersectionality of identities and their impact on mental health in school settings. Participants will examine how factors such as race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status intersect to shape students' experiences and access to mental health services. Through interactive discussions and case examples, participants will learn how to recognize and address the unique needs of students who experience marginalization, promoting more inclusive and effective mental health care in schools.

Speakers

Kathleen Horsey

Thursday October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
212B

Student and Community Mental Health

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference