8th Annual Wellness Together Conference

Breakout Session Recordings

Click on the image below to view the session recording. Sessions will be available to view through September 2025. Enjoy the insights and inspiration shared at the conference!

Main Stage Breakout Sessions

  • Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference titled 'Exploring Rural School Mental Health Approaches through School-based Mental Health ECHO.' Presented by Jerry Simmons, Shirley Mak, Jack Bareilles, Amy Mathison, Elena Escareno, Lozen Nez, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education. Session 1, IN-PERSON SESSION.

    Exploring Rural School Mental Health Approaches through School-based Mental Health ECHO

    Jerry Simmons, Shirley Mak, Jack Bareilles, Amy Mathieson, Elena Escareno, Lozen Nez

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  • Conference presentation slide titled 'CYBHI: A Blueprint for Transforming Student Wellness,' part of the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, presented by Lee Angela Reid, Alex Briscoe, Autumn Boylan, Christopher Williams, Dr. Loretta Whitson, Nicole DeWitt, Marlon Morgan, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

    CYBHI: A Blueprint for Transforming Student Wellness

    Lee Angela Reid, Alex Briscoe, Autumn Boylan, Christopher Williams, Dr. Loretta Whitson, Nicole DeWitt, Marlon Morgan

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  • Conference slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference 'Wellness Together.' Session 3 titled 'Laughing Together,' presented by Chris Gethard, Hope Dobrzynski, and Christi Somers, with a red badge indicating 'In-Person Session.' Logo for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education present.

    Laughing Together

    Chris Gethard, Hope Dobrzynski, Christi Somers

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  • Slide from a presentation titled 'Drew Robinson Breakout Session' at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, indicating an in-person session.

    Drew Robinson Breakout Session

    Drew Robinson

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  • Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference. The session is titled 'Sustainable School-based Mental Health Services: Public-Private Partnerships for Long-Term Impact,' presented by Lauren Finke and Dr. Erica Fener Sitkoff. The slide indicates an in-person session and features logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

    Sustainable School-based Mental Health Services: Public-Private Partnerships for Long-Term Impact

    Lauren Finke, Dr. Erica Fener Sitkoff

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Breakout Sessions | October 9, 2024

SESSION ONE

Slide from a presentation titled 'Peer Mentoring Powers Up Community and School Wellness' at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1, presented by Michael Gray, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Peer Mentoring Powers Up Community and School Wellness

Title slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1, with a presentation titled '8 Dimensions of Wellness: An Undergraduate Student Perspective' by Renee Harrington. The slide features abstract wave designs and is sponsored by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, with an 'In-Person Session' badge.

8 Dimensions of Wellness: An Undergraduate Student Perspective

Conference slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 1, titled 'Transforming School Counseling: Navigating Policy Changes, Workforce Growth, and New Standards in California,' presented by Dr. Loretta Whitson and Dr. Jami Parsons, with WellnessTogether.org logo and California Department of Education emblem.

Transforming School Counseling: Navigating Policy Changes, Workforce Growth, and New Standards in California

Conference slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1 titled "Maintaining Wellness through Managing Conflict and Improving Culture," presented by Steve Williams and Andrea Zimmerman, with logos for Wellness Together and California Department of Education, and a red badge indicating "In-Person Session."

Maintaining Wellness through Managing Conflict and Improving Culture

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session titled "Let's Talk About Health Education" presented by Kim Hordal-Hlewka, with a small red badge indicating in-person session, and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Let's Talk About Health Education

Conference slide titled 'Foundations of Mental Health - Utilizing a tier 1 mental health curriculum for high schools,' presented by Mary Champion, Rebekah Pope, Caroline Herrera, Danielle Eaton, during a session at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, with a logo of California Department of Education and WellnessTogether.org.

Foundations of Mental Health - Utilizing a tier 1 mental health curriculum for high schools

Poster for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1, titled "Today's Foster Youth: How to Create a Comprehensive Foster Youth Support Program on Your Campus," presented by Jenna Mendez, with WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education logos.

Today's Foster Youth: How to Create a Comprehensive Foster Youth Support Program on Your Campus

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 1, with a dark background and colorful wave designs. The title of the session is about trauma-informed skills for educators, presented by Pamela Vona and Vivien Villaverde, with an In-Person Session badge and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Trauma-Informed Skills for Educator (TISE) Online Asynchronous Training Pilot: An Effectiveness Study of an Innovative Trauma-Focused Professional Development Training for Educators

Conference slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, titled "Compassionate Learning Spaces: Practical Strategies for Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools," presented in session 1 by Suzanne Beran, Veronica Martinez, and Diana Twiss, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Compassionate Learning Spaces: Practical Strategies for Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools

Digital presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1 titled 'Understanding the Foundations of Student Engagement,' presented by Dr. Erin Sherard and Jamie De La Mora, with in-person session badge and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Understanding the Foundations of Student Engagement

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1, titled 'Supporting Students Dealing with Trauma: 5 Steps to Achieve Personal Success,' presented by Tali Sherman, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Supporting Students Dealing with Trauma: 5 Steps to Achieve Personal Success

Conference slide for Student Mental Wellness Conference, session titled 'Fostering Belonging: The Heart of Thriving Community School,' presented by Christian Quintero and Stephanie Fernandez, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with an 'In-Person Session' badge and abstract with wave graphic designs.

Fostering Belonging: The Heart of Thriving Community School

Event slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference. Session 1 is titled "Wellness Pedagogy - Agency and Resilience" presented by Lance Bauscher. It features a black background with colorful wave-like designs and includes a red badge indicating an in-person session. The website wellnesstogether.org and the California Department of Education logo are also visible.

Wellness Pedagogy - Agency and Resilience

Digital conference banner for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, featuring a session titled 'Empowering California: Macro Approaches to Youth Suicide Prevention,' presented by Tina Rocha, Angela Castellanos, and Jana Szczeputowski, with a note about an in-person session and logos of Wellness Together and the California Department of Education.

Empowering California: Macro Approaches to Youth Suicide Prevention

Digital presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 1, titled 'Helping Children and Youth Work Through Grief and Loss while in school, From a Clinical Perspective', presented by Christine L. Tippett, Jillian McNew, with a WellnessTogether.org logo and the California Department of Education logo.

Helping Children and Youth Work Through Grief and Loss while in school, From a Clinical Perspective

Slide from a conference presentation titled 'Exploring Rural School Mental Health Approaches through School-based Mental Health ECHO,' featuring session number 1, in-person event icon, and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Exploring Rural School Mental Health Approaches through School-based Mental Health ECHO

Slide from a conference presentation titled 'Strategies for Engaging Youth Voice in Efforts to Improve Youth Wellbeing' during the Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 2, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, presented by Kristin Geiser, PhD, and Jules Villanueva-Castaño.

Strategies for Engaging Youth Voice in Efforts to Improve Youth Wellbeing

Breakout Sessions | October 10, 2024

SESSION TWO

Conference presentation slide titled 'Bridging Substance Use Prevention and Student Mental Health,' presented by Dareen Khatib and Nadia Moya, at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 2, with in-person session badge, including logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Bridging Substance Use Prevention and Student Mental Health

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, titled 'Empowered Futures: Tools to Strengthen Your Students’ Mental Health,' presented by Shantal Saldana, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Empowered Futures: Tools to Strengthen Your Students’ Mental Health

Digital presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2 titled "A Restorative School: The Transformation Process Using Student Voice," presented by Deb Brill, with in-person session indicator, and logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

A Restorative School: The Transformation Process Using Student Voice

A digital presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, titled 'Trauma-Informed Schools,' presented by Laura McMullin; includes logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with abstract colorful wave design on black background and an orange badge stating 'In-Person Session.'

Trauma-Informed Schools

Title slide for a student mental wellness conference session titled 'Self-Attuning - Tending to Emotional Activation: Healing our Own Wounds while Providing Care to Others,' presented by Oriana Ides, part of the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Self-Attuning- Tending to Emotional Activation: Healing our Own Wounds while Providing Care to Others

Title slide for a student mental wellness conference session titled "Reimagining school-based mental health: A holistic systemic approach". Presented by Maritza Henry and Brian Hinojosa, with a logo for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education. The background features abstract wavy lines in dark red, purple, and orange hues.

Reimagining school-based mental health: A holistic systemic approach

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2. The presentation is titled "Sponsored Breakout: Introducing Tested Body Image Resources for Schools" by Denise Hamburger. The slide includes the WellnessTogether.org logo and a California Department of Education logo, with a dark background and colorful wave patterns.

Sponsored Breakout: Introducing Tested Body Image Resources for Schools

Presentation slide for Wellness Together Conference, session 2, titled "Kern County MTSS Aligned Trauma-Informed Journey: A Multi-Disciplinary & Multi-Tiered Approach" presented by Vivien Villaverde and Salvador Arias, indicating an in-person session, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Kern County MTSS Aligned Trauma-Informed Journey: A Multi-Disciplinary & Multi-Tiered Approach

Flyer for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, titled 'Building A School-based Mental Health Workforce', presented by multiple speakers, with an in-person session announcement, and logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Building A School-based Mental Health Workforce

Schedule for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, titled 'Strengthen Connections to Self, Staff, and Students.' Includes a logo for WellnessTogether.org, a California Department of Education logo, and indicates it is an in-person session with abstract colorful wave designs.

Strengthen Connections to Self, Staff, and Students

Event flyer for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, featuring a sponsored breakout on increasing connectedness among Oakland USD's McKinney Vento, foster, and newcomer youth, presented by Dr. Zaia Vera.

Sponsored Breakout: Growing Community: Increasing Connectedness for Oakland USD's McKinney Vento, Foster, and Newcomer Youth

Conference presentation slide titled 'Leading school communities in the aftermath: school crisis recovery & renewal' for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, presented by Leora Wolf-Prusan and Samira Moosavi, in-person session, with graphics and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Leading school communities in the aftermath: school crisis recovery & renewal

Conference presentation slide titled 'Unlocking Potential: Exciting Strategies to Fund Mental Wellness in Schools,' presented by Sharon Maier at the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference (SMWC), Session 2, organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, featuring a dark background with colorful wave patterns and a red sticker indicating an in-person session.

Unlocking Potential: Exciting Strategies to Fund Mental Wellness in Schools

Presentation slide titled 'The Impact of a Comprehensive Approach to Student Suicide Prevention,' presented by Katie Hurley at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 2, in a dark-themed design with colorful abstract wave graphics, and logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

The Impact of a Comprehensive Approach to Student Suicide Prevention

Conference presentation slide titled "Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies to Conquer Exam Stress" at Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 2, presented by Dr. Tyson Schwab, with WellnessTogether.org logo and California Department of Education logo in the bottom right corner.

Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies to Conquer Exam Stress: Lets do this!!

Conference slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 2, titled 'CYBHI: A Blueprint for Transforming Student Wellness,' presented by Lee Angela Reid, Alex Briscoe, Autumn Boylan, Christopher Williams, Dr. Loretta Whitson, Nicole DeWitt, Marlon Morgan, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

CYBHI: A Blueprint for Transforming Student Wellness

Workshop presentation slide on trauma-informed assessment with children and adolescents, part 1, presented by Dr. Heather Risk and Aimee Mau at the Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 3, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Trauma-Informed Assessment with Children and Adolescents Part 1

SESSION THREE

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, titled "Find Clarity Within: Decode Your Body's Messages in 3 Powerful Steps" by Lamiaa Laurene Daif, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, and a red badge indicating an in-person session.

Find Clarity Within: Decode Your Body's Messages in 3 Powerful Steps

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference titled 'Wellness Coaches in Education: A look at how a semi-rural county is utilizing wellness coaches,' featuring the logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, and indicating Session 3 with in-person session badge.

Wellness Coaches in Education: A look at how a semi-rural county is utilizing wellness coaches

Digital presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, titled 'Thriving in Community – Normalising Mental Health Conversations,' presented by Ebi Ojinni. Organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, with a black background and multicolored abstract wave designs.

Thriving in Community- Normalising Mental Health Conversations

Slide from a conference titled 'Behind the Scenes: Exploring Self-Care Through the Lens of Mental Health Heroes, A Phenomenological Approach,' presented by Dr. Judith Brannon at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with an 'In-Person Session' badge.

Behind the Scenes: Exploring Self-Care Through the Lens of Mental Health Heroes, A Phenomenological Approach

Slide from a conference presentation titled "Wellness Together's On-Campus School-Based Therapy Program." The slide includes the conference name "8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference," session 3, and indicates it is an in-person session. Presenters listed are Gillian Flowers, Tayler Trotter, and Robert Garcia. It is sponsored by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education. The background features abstract, colorful wave patterns.

Wellness Together's On-Campus School-Based Therapy Program: Supporting Your Students & Empowering Your Staff

Conference slide titled 'Maintaining Wellness Through Effective Leadership' at the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, presented by Steve Williams and Andrea Zimmerman, with WellnessTogether.org logo and California Department of Education logo, and an 'In-Person Session' badge.

Maintaining Wellness Through Effective Leadership

Digital flyer for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, titled 'Smart Hacks: Practical Tools for Empowering Youth and Boosting Their Mental Health,' presented by multiple speakers, with in-person session details, organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Smart Hacks: Practical Tools for Empowering Youth and Boosting Their Mental Health

Conference slide titled 'Centering Youth at the Heart of Mental Health Conversations,' presented by Divya Bhatia at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, hosted by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Centering Youth at the Heart of Mental Health Conversations

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, session titled "A Roadmap to Effective School Based Mental Health and Wellness" presented by Christopher Williams, with WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education logos.

A Roadmap to Effective School Based Mental Health and Wellness

Conference presentation slide titled "Amplifying Youth Voices: How Creativity Improves Well Being" at the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, presented by Tricia Creason-Valencia, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Amplifying Voices: Youth-driven Strategies for Mental Health Awareness

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, titled "How Play Can Save the Day," presented by Bertina Denogean, Calvin Hamilton, and Evelyn Barraza, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

How Play Can Save the Day

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, titled 'Pride in Mind: Cultivating Mental Health Awareness for LGBTQ+ Youth.' Presented by Maureen Muir, with a red label indicating an in-person session. Logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education are at the bottom.

Pride in Mind: Cultivating Mental Health Awareness for LGBTQ+ Youth

Conference presentation slide titled 'Sponsored Breakout: Building Bridges; Proactive Approaches to Student Mental Health,' part of the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, presented by Dr. Ashley Wolfe and Dr. Julia Jeffries, organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Sponsored Breakout: Building Bridges: Proactive Approaches to Student Mental Health

Event poster for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3 titled "Amplifying Voices: Youth-driven Strategies for Mental Health Awareness" presented by Stephanie Loscko, with in-person session noted. California Department of Education and WellnessTogether.org logos are visible.

Amplifying Voices: Youth-driven Strategies for Mental Health Awareness

Conference presentation slide titled 'Sandtray Therapy In the Schools: Basics and Practical Considerations,' part of the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, presented by Dr. Nancy Nguyen and Jordan Fink.

Sandtray Therapy In the Schools: Basics and Practical Considerations

Title slide for a conference session titled 'The Neurobiology of Restorative Practices - The Science of Relationships' by Carlos Alvarez, part of the Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, organized by California Department of Education, labeled as an in-person session.

The Neurobiology of Restorative Practices -The Science Of Relationships

Conference slide titled "Laughing Together", part of the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 3, hosted by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with presenters Chris Gethard, Hope Dobrzynski, and Christi Somers, featuring a black background with colorful abstract wave patterns.

Laughing Together

Slide from a presentation titled 'Trauma-Informed Assessment with Children and Adolescents Part 2,' presented by Dr. Heather Risk and Aimee Mau at the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, during the 8th Annual Wellness Together event, with a dark background and abstract swirling graphics.

Trauma-Informed Assessment with Children and Adolescents Part 2

SESSION FOUR

Presentation slide for Wellness Together's Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled 'Enhancing Schoolwide PBIS with Mental Health Integration through the Interconnected Systems Framework,' presented by Lucia Alfaro, featuring the WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education logos.

Enhancing Schoolwide PBIS with Mental Health Integration through the Interconnected Systems Framework

Slide from a conference presentation titled "Blending Universal Design for Learning with Social-Emotional Learning for Enhanced Inclusivity in Education," presented by Annie Jackson at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4. The slide includes logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Blending Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for Enhanced Inclusivity in Education

A presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled 'What's Their Why?—Function-Based Analysis of Behavior,' presented by Amy Becker. The slide also features the WellnessTogether.org logo, California Department of Education logo, and notes an in-person session with colorful abstract wave patterns on a black background.

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

Conference presentation slide for the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled 'A Bold New Approach to School-Based Services Financing: A Deep Dive Into The CYBHI Fee Schedule,' presented by Autumn Boylan, featuring a colorful abstract background and logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

A Bold New Approach to School-Based Services Financing: A Deep Dive Into The CYBHI Fee Schedule

Conference presentation slide titled 'Interdisciplinary Collaboration Model and Strategies to Support Student Mental Health' at Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 4, presented by Michelle Riederer and Dr. Lauren Haack, with in-person session badge, and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Model and Strategies to Support Student Mental Health

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference titled 'Beyond Walls: Innovating Spaces for Student Well-being,' presented by Mayu Iwatani and Jocelyne Saladena Flores, with an in-person session badge and logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Beyond Walls: Innovating Spaces for Student Well-being

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled 'Building on the Power of Peer-to-Peer Support to Enhance Student Well-Being,' presented by multiple speakers including Alondra Lopez and others, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Building on the Power of Peer-to-Peer Support to Enhance Student Well-Being

Slide from a presentation for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled 'Empowering Marginalized Students: Elevating Support for Underserved Students,' presented by Angelica Ceja. The slide features a black background with colorful wave-like patterns, a red badge indicating 'In-Person Session,' logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Empowering Marginalized Students: Elevating Support for Underserved Students

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4. It highlights a sponsored breakout session on student behavioral health incentive programs and partnerships between education and health plans, presented by Dieumi Nguyen and Lourdes Bucher. The slide features a black background with colorful wave graphics, a red IN-PERSON SESSION badge, and logos for Wellness Together and the California Department of Education.

Sponsored Breakout: Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program: Lessons Learned and Strengthening Partnerships between Education and Health Plans to Support School Health

Conference slide with title 'Building a Balsa Wood Bridge: Lessons in Prioritizing People for Student Success' presented by Jen Tuten at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4. The slide includes logos of Wellness Together and the California Department of Education, with a dark background and colorful wave designs.

Building a Balsa Wood Bridge: Lessons in Prioritizing People for Student Success

Flyer for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled "We're gonna need a bigger (life)boat: preventing student suicide," presented by Dr. Dominique Thompson. The flyer features wave-like patterns and logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with an orange badge indicating an in-person session.

We're gonna need a bigger (life)boat; preventing student suicide

Poster for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4 titled "Youth Speak: What We Need to Thrive, a Youth Participatory Action Research Project," presented by Allison Rivers, MSW, CFSW, sponsored by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, indicating an in-person session.

Youth Speak: What We Need to Thrive, a Youth Participatory Action Research Project

Event slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 4, titled "Voices Unheard: Understanding the interrelation of Cultural expectations and Mental Health in African American Female Students," presented by Dr. Kendra Mulder, LCSW-S, hosted by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with a note indicating an in-person session.

Voices Unheard: Understanding the interrelation of Cultural expectations and Mental Health in African American Female Students

Slide from a conference presentation titled 'Developing a Common Language and Approach for Youth Suicide Prevention: Strategies for Teams,' presented by Sarah Donovon and Kristina Zurich at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 4. Includes logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, and an 'In-Person Session' badge.

Developing a Common Language and Approach for Youth Suicide Prevention: Strategies for Teams

Slide from a conference presentation titled 'Certified Wellness Coaches: A New Behavioral Health Role to Support Our Kids'. Presented by Christian Jones at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, with an in-person session label and logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Certified Wellness Coaches: A New Behavioral Health Role to Support Our Kids

Breakout Sessions | October 11, 2024

SESSION FIVE

Conference presentation slide titled 'A Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding and Supporting Youth with Trauma,' presented by Christobelle Tan and Janelle Lopez at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, with a dark background, wavy lines, and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

A Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding and Supporting Youth with Trauma

Conference presentation slide for Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled 'Addressing Emerging Issues: Adapting Wellness Centers to Changing Student Needs,' presented by Nellie Guerrero, with a red badge indicating in-person session, and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Addressing Emerging Issues: Adapting Wellness Centers to Changing Student Needs

Presentation slide titled 'A school district's approach to student and staff well-being,' presented by Dr. Katarina Roy Schanz at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 5, with a dark background and colorful wave designs.

A school district's approach to student and staff well-being

Black promotional slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled "Another Black Boy Lost," presented by Ron Thomas. Features colorful abstract lines and logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with an orange badge indicating an in-person session.

Another Black Boy Lost

Slide from a presentation at the Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 5, titled "Breaking Barriers and Building Connections: A Peer Mentor Approach," presented by Megan Humphreys and Alexis Mele, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Breaking Barriers and Building Connections: A Peer Mentor Approach

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference titled 'Building Foundations of Resilience: Equipping Educators and Students to Enhance Academic Success and Engagement,' Session 5, presented by Katie Dorn, Dr. Biran Leung, Dr. V. Scott Solberg, Sister Rosemarie Nasiff, with WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education logos.

Building Foundations of Resilience: Equipping Educators and Students to Enhance Academic Success and Engagement

Conference presentation slide for Wellness Together, 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled 'All Along the Ivory Tower: Black American Identity as Voiced by Poetic Youths,' presented by Dr. Jeremy D. Greene, in-person session, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

All Along the Ivory Tower: Black American Identity as Voiced by Poetic Youths

Event presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled 'The State of Student Wellness - California Fiscal and Policy Update,' presented by Lee Angela Reid, with an in-person session badge and logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

The State of Student Wellness - California Fiscal and Policy Update

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled "Integrating Music in Counseling: It's easier than you think!" presented by Carol Coyne, with a logo for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, featuring colorful abstract wave graphics.

Integrating Music in Counseling: It's easier than you think!

Event slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled 'Let Hope Lead with Solution Focused Conversation Skills,' presented by Cher Kretz, in-person session, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Let Hope Lead with Solution Focused Conversation Skills

Title slide of a conference presentation titled 'Bridging Empowerment: Mental Wellness in First-Gen Communities,' presented by Dr. Hulya Odabas EdD, PPS, at the Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, with session number 5 and indicating an in-person session. Logo of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education are visible.

Bridging Empowerment: Mental Wellness in First-Gen Communities

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session titled 'We Are the Champions: Becoming a Youth Champion' presented by Lauren Cikara, with a note indicating it is an in-person session, and logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

We Are the Champions: Becoming a Youth Champion

Event presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5 titled 'Trans 101: Creating an Inclusive Culture,' presented by Kathie Moehlig and Evan Johnson, indicating an in-person session, with branding from WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Trans 101: Creating an Inclusive Culture

Slide from a conference titled 'WELLNESS TOGETHER' with a sailboat logo, featuring a presentation on mental healthcare in schools by Dr. Nancy Nguyen and Jordan Fink at the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, indicating an in-person session.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy: A Modern Approach to Culturally Responsive Mental Healthcare in Schools

Slide from a conference presentation titled 'Supporting Students at High Risk for Suicide and/or Homicide,' part of the Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 5, presented by Nicole McMahon and Benjamin Covarrubias, in-person session, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Supporting Students at High Risk for Suicide and/or Homicide

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 5, titled 'The new role of mental health in schools,' presented by Lorena Magallanes, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

The new role of mental health in schools

Event presentation slide titled 'Drew Robinson Breakout Session' for the Student Mental Wellness Conference, part of the Wellness Together program, sponsored by California Department of Education. The slide indicates it is an in-person session led by Drew Robinson, with colorful abstract background designs.

Drew Robinson Breakout Session

Event promotion slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6, titled 'Empowering our Youth to Drive Change: How to Build a Multi-tiered System of Support for Student Wellness with Student Voice Leading the Way,' presented by Jillian Beall, Camille Garcia, Kim Bellach, and Missy Jackson, with Department of Education and WellnessTogether.org logos.

Empowering our Youth to Drive Change: How to Build a Multi-tiered System of Support for Student Wellness with Student Voice Leading the Way

SESSION SIX

Digital flyer for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Wellness Together, Session 6 titled 'Mind Out Loud', presented by Alexa Southall, Mary Mora, and Frankie Chu, featuring an in-person session, with a black and purple swirling background and logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Mind Out Loud

Slide for session 6 at the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference titled 'Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy,' presented by UyenMy Nguyen, LMFT, with in-person session badge, logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy

Slide for Wellness Together conference, session 6, presentation on peer-to-peer program options, presented by Tim Hooey and Hilary Roberts, includes logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, dark background with colorful wave design.

Peer-to-Peer Program Service Options

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6, titled 'Cannabis/Marijuana and Student Mental Health—Research Updates and Strategies Forward,' presented by Christina Ivazes, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Cannabis/Marijuana and Student Mental Health - Research Updates and Strategies Forward

Conference presentation slide titled 'With an Alarming Trend in Mental Health Concerns, One Team is Seeking Answers... and Solutions' for the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6, presented by Nicholas Chan and Michelle Hirschy, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, on a black background with purple and orange abstract wave designs.

With an Alarming Trend in Mental Health Concerns, One Team is Seeking Answers...and Solutions

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6. The slide discusses a talk titled "Boomer vs Zoomers - Are you Socially, Academically, Financially, and Emotionally/Educationally (S.A.F.E.) prepared for Life Success," presented by Linwood Webster. The slide has a black background with colorful abstract wave patterns and includes logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education. A red badge indicates it is an in-person session.

Boomer vs Zoomers - Are you Socially, Academically, Financially, and Emotionally/Educationally (S.A.F.E.) prepared for Life Successes?

Presentation slide titled 'Wellness Together SMC Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6' with the theme 'Increasing Hope to Heal and Thrive,' presented by Heather Miller and Gina Courtois, indicating an in-person session, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Increasing Hope to Heal and Thrive

Event flyer for the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6 titled 'Maslow Before Bloom,' presented by Darin Jones, with a note of in-person session, sponsored by California Department of Education.

Maslow Before Bloom

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6, titled 'The Gifts of Gentle Acceptance,' presented by Ann C Hargaves, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

The Gifts of Gentle Acceptance

Title slide for a presentation at the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6, titled 'Trans 201: From Ally to Accomplice,' presented by Kathie Moehlig and Evan Johnson, indicating an in-person session organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Trans 201: From Ally to Accomplice

Flyer for the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 6, titled 'Anxiety in High School Students,' presented by Mindy Smith, organized by WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Anxiety in High School Students

Title slide for a presentation at the Wellness Together conference, featuring a black background with colorful wave designs. The slide title is "Sustainable School-based Mental Health Services: Public-Private Partnerships for Long-Term Impact," presented by Lauren Finke and Dr. Erica Fener Sitkoff, with logos for Wellness Together and California Department of Education.

Sustainable School-based Mental Health Services: Public-Private Partnerships for Long-Term Impact

Title slide for a student mental wellness conference session titled 'Sponsored Breakout: The Power of Data: 20 Years of Research on Increasing Well-Being, Deepening Engagement, and Enhancing Belonging in Schools,' presented by Kimberly Tsai Cawkwell, Megan Pacheco, Emily Segada, and Matthew Swenson, part of the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Sponsored Breakout: The Power of Data: 20 Years of Research on Increasing Well-Being, Deepening Engagement, and Enhancing Belonging in Schools

SESSION SEVEN

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 7, titled 'Toolbox Project: Discovery of the Missing Piece in Education,' presented by Mark Collin. Features wellness-themed graphics and logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Toolbox Project: Discovery of the Missing Piece in Education

Conference presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 7, titled 'Flexible Strength: The DNA-V Framework for Wellbeing, Achievement, and Connection,' presented by Louise Hayes, with an In-Person Session badge, and logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Flexible Strength: The DNA-V Framework for Wellbeing, Achievement, and Connection

Black presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8. Title: Student Drug and Alcohol Intervention and Suspension Alternative. Presented by James Jay. Features colorful wave graphics, a red in-person session badge, and logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Student Drug and Alcohol Intervention and Suspension Alternative

SESSION EIGHT

Conference slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, titled 'HipHop Fairyland: Health and Wellness for All,' presented by Dr. Itoco Garcia and Corey Johnson, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

HipHop Fairyland: Health and Wellness for All

Event poster for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, titled 'Restorative Practices: The Art and Science of Talking Circles,' presented by David Ashby and Mark Evanoff. The event is in-person and is associated with WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education. The background features abstract, flowing line designs in gold, purple, and pink on a black backdrop.

Restorative Practices: The Art and Science of Talking Circles

Event flyer for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, titled 'Power of Precision,' presented by Dara Watkins, noting it is an in-person session, with branding from WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Power of Precision

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, titled "The Power of Relationships: Building effective Parent-Staff Partnerships in Special Education," presented by Dr. Vivian Rodriguez-Eads, with a WellnessTogether.org logo and California Department of Education logo.

The Power of Relationships: Building effective Parent-Staff Partnerships in Special Education

Conference poster for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, titled 'Tuning into Teens: Nurturing Intuition For Safety and Cultivating Healing,' presented by Mandi Pratt. Includes logo for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, with a background of colorful wave patterns and a red badge indicating 'In-Person Session.'

Tuning into Teens: Nurturing Intuition For Safety and Cultivating Healing

Presentation slide for Student Mental Wellness Conference session titled 'Check In Before They Check Out: Creating a Staff Wellness Framework' presented by Andrew Crowe and Taylor Ellis, with in-person session badge, organized by WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Check In Before They Check Out: Creating A Staff Wellness Framework

Conference slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, titled 'Perspective, Collaboration, and Ownership – Partnering with Students to Create Space for Growth,' presented by Valerie Jackson Lohr, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Perspective, Collaboration, and Ownership - Partnering with Students to Create Space for Growth

Conference presentation slide titled 'Mirroring Growth: Unveiling the Power of Reflective Practice and Parallel Process in Education' for the Student Mental Wellness Conference, Session 8, presented by Jennifer Mundy, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

Mirroring Growth: Unveiling the Power of Reflective Practice and Parallel Process in Education

Event banner for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, presenting session 8 on youth engagement for wellness policy, presented by Ahmadrza Bahrami, with in-person session label and California Department of Education logo.

Effective Youth Engagement For Wellness Planning and Policy

Presentation slide for Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, session 8 titled "Believe In over Buy In - Interconnected Systems Frameworks That EVERYONE Can Get Behind," presented by Carissa Lemos, with a California Department of Education logo and an in-person session badge.

Believe In over Buy In - Interconnected Systems Frameworks That EVERYONE Can Get Behind

Presentation slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference titled "Five Building Blocks of Recovery" presented by Jared Bendifallah, with logos for WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education, session 8, featuring abstract colorful wave patterns.

Five Building Blocks of Recovery

Title slide for the 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, titled 'Wellness Together,' promoting a virtual session on 'The Value of Gratitude for Wellness' presented by Dr. Feyi Obamehinti, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and California Department of Education.

The Value of Gratitude for Wellness

Virtual Sessions

Conference presentation slide titled "Cornocpia of Body Therapy Advances" by Dr. Lina Boen, CA LPCC, ACA, CSJ, CALPAC, part of the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, presented virtually, with logos of WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education.

Cornocopia of Body Therapy Advances

Virtual presentation slide for the 8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference, titled 'Overcoming Adversity: The Journey from Struggle to Success,' presented by Stacey Cabell.

Overcoming Adversity: The Journey from Struggle to Success

Virtual conference slide titled "8th Annual Wellness Together Student Mental Wellness Conference" featuring a presentation by Teodora Pavkovic on student mental health. It includes a logo for WellnessTogether.org and the California Department of Education, with a dark background and colorful abstract wave designs.

Why Students Aren't Asking for Help, & What We Can Do About It

Our Programs & Services

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    School-Based Therapy

    Wellness Together’s school-based therapy program places Mental Health Specialists on school campuses to provide crisis intervention, and individual and group counseling to students. Meeting the mental health needs of school communities through skilled, clinically-trained professionals.

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    Student Mental Wellness Conference

    The largest international student mental health advocacy conference, the Student Mental Wellness Conference (SMWC) gathers policy-makers, school leaders, mental health professionals, and educators from around the world. Held in partnership with the California Department of Education.

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  • Logo for Mind Out Loud featuring the text "The Youth-Led Mental Health Movement Amplifying the Student Voice" with a colorful gradient background.

    Mind Out Loud

    Mind Out Loud is Wellness Together’s youth-led student mental health advocacy program. Amplifying the student voice through a free annual event, monthly workshops, and student rep program. Bring this FREE resource to your school community.

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    Wellness Education Lab

    WEL is a FREE online practical & empowering mental health training for students 13+, parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Created by youth mental health industry experts, this evidence-based resource is informing schools and organizations across the country.

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    HearYou.org

    HearYou.org offers secure online counseling to educators, employees, and individuals across California and New York. HearYou.org provides flexible employee wellness solutions for schools and organizations.

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  • Logo for Laughing Together with a microphone icon, promoting mental health awareness through comedy shows and research workshops.

    Laughing Together

    Laughing Together offers FUN and engaging learning experiences for professionals, teams, groups, and school communities

    Created by professional improv teachers and licensed therapists, Laughing Together's workshops bring comedy and mental health together using evidence-informed curricula.

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