Breakout Sessions

10th Annual Wellness Together Conference

Sept 9 - 11, 2026 | San Diego, CA

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Learn from top voices in education, mental health, and student wellness. These sessions are designed to equip and inspire you with practical strategies for real-world impact.

With over 50 breakout sessions, here is a quick look at a few sessions on deck for this year:

  • Making Wellness a Priority

    Leadership Moves that Support Student Wellness Efforts

    Key Takeaways:

    • Learn how to develop actionable, districtwide student wellness goals

    • Explore leadership strategies that keep student voice at the center

    • Apply practical lessons to strengthen wellness initiatives in your own community

    Led by:

    • Nicole DeWitt, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction, San Diego Unified School District

  • Beyond the Degree

    Navigating Your Path as a California Certified Wellness Coach (CWC)

    Key Takeaways:

    • Learn about the current mental health needs in California Schools

    • Explore opportunities for non-clinical mental health supports for California students

    • Access a Certified Wellness Coach certification roadmap

    Lead by:

    • Kim Lee, Senior Director of Operations, Wellness Together

  • Winning Beyond the Game

    Coaching Strategies that Strengthen Mental Health and Performance

    Key Takeaways:

    • Gain insights into the unique stressors of student athletes

    • Discover the impact of coaching and coaching styles on youth mental health

    • Apply a framework for supportive coaching 

    Led by:

    • Clete Purinton, Principal, Roseville City School District

    • Ashleigh Purinton, LMFT

  • Laughing Together

    Key Takeaways:

    • Learn about the power of improv comedy in supporting human connection

    • Discover how improv can improve student social skills and resilience behaviors 

    • Gain practical tools and exercises that can be brought back to your sites

    Lead by:

    • Chris Gethard, Comedian, Actor, Author

  • Looking Up to Light Up

    How 27 Teenage Girls Traded Digital Noise for Real-World Connection

    Key Takeaways:

    • Gain insights into the realities of youth screen dependence

    • Hear real-world research and outcomes from a youth digital detox

    • Discover pathways for systemic changes

    Lead by:

    • Jennifer Riboni Christensen, The Digital Detox Mom

  • Supporting Youth Mental Health with Notice. Talk. Act. ® at School

    Key Takeaways:

    • Recognize early warning signs of student mental health concerns

    • Build confidence in having supportive, trauma-responsive conversations

    • Strengthen student referrals through effective school and community partnerships

    Lead by: American Psychiatric Association Foundation

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Conference Schedule

Who Should Attend:

  • School District & Site Administrators

  • K-12 Educators

  • School Counselors & Social Workers

  • Community & School-Based Mental Health Clinicians

  • School Psychologists

  • School Nurses

  • MTSS/SEL Leadership

  • State and County Offices of Education

  • Wellness Coaches

  • School Resource Officers

  • Higher Ed Counselors & Support Staff

  • Education Specialists

  • Classified Staff

  • School Board Trustees

  • Policymakers

& MORE!

The views, business practices, and opinions expressed by the conference speakers, attendees, exhibitors, individuals, organizations, and corporations do not necessarily represent those of Wellness Together or the California Department of Education. Presentations, presenters, and partners are all subject to change at any time for any reason. All keynote presenters planned to be in person unless otherwise noted. Laughing Together is not sponsored by the California Department of Education and is separate from the Wellness Together Conference.