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

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10:15am PDT

The new role of mental health in schools

Friday October 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

This presentation will provide tools like mindfulness and activities to assist mental health providers in school settings. Thinking outside of the box to help students who are in need of mental health support. There has been a huge increase with mental health needs and having some tools to better assist these children that there only access to mental health is at school.

Speakers

Lorena Magallanes

Mental Health Support Specialist, Bonita Unified

Lorena Magallanes is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing support to families, children, youth, and couples. She has been providing therapeutic services since 2011. She is also currently part of the CDE SEL Learning Work Group, The School Counselor Academy Advisory Committee... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
210D

Student and Community Mental Health

1:45pm PDT

Peer-to-Peer Program Service Options

Friday October 11, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

210D

This breakout session is geared towards schools interested in setting up a Peer-to-Peer Program and will discuss the “what” of peer-to-peer programs. Participants will walk away with a vision of what a peer-to-peer program might look like in their school context. The presenters will detail several service options for peer programs including peer education, conflict mediation, peer counseling, restorative practices facilitators, and brief intervention facilitators. Participants will also learn how the El Dorado County Office of Education has worked with LEA’s to implement programs, including the funding of programs.

Speakers

Tim Hooey

Coordinator, Mental Health and Wellness, El Dorado County Office of Education

Hilary Roberts

Executive Director, Peer Advocates Training and Consulting

Friday October 11, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
210D

Student and Community Mental Health

3:00pm PDT

Restorative Practices: The Art and Science of Talking Circles

Friday October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

210D

The agenda for this session is designed to explore and delve into the transformative power of Talking Circles, particularly within educational settings. We aim to highlight key aspects of Talking Circles in schools, emphasizing their benefits over traditional disciplinary measures such as suspensions. Throughout the agenda, we will review the Talking Circle process, discuss the practical applications within educational environments, and actively engage participants through interactive demonstrations.

Speakers

David Ashby

Assistant Principal, Fusion Charter School

Mark Evanoff

School Counselor, Fusion Charter School

I’ve had the privilege of serving as a school counselor at Fusion Charter in Turlock, California, since 2016. With over 20 years of experience in education and counseling, I specialize in trauma-informed practices and am passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment for... Read More →

Anaheim SMWC Circle Presentation 2024 pdf

Friday October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
210D

School & District-Wide Leadership

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference