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Meeting of the Minds Workshop Schedule

Schedule

October 10th, 2024

Carol Gonzalez, Corinne Berryman, Kim Center
UCSD Health Services Research Center

Workshop 1, Captain's Room
10:30AM- 11:30AM

Navigating Change: Peer Support’s Role in Overcoming Behavioral Health Challenges

This session explores the impactful role of peer support in transforming mental health care systems, spotlighting programs like NAMI Next Steps as benchmarks of success. We will explore the core principles of peer support, highlighting its efficacy in enhancing emotional and social health outcomes through mutual empathy and shared recovery journeys. Participants will gain insights into the critical factors that make peer support effective, including programstructure, counselor training, and integration into broader health services.

Dr. Vangie Akridge, Psy.D, MS

​Metro Educational Consulting

Workshop 1, Room C8
10:30AM - 11:30AM

Leading with Love: Empowering Parents to Manage Conflict and Build a Supportive Home Environment

The workshop emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in conflict management, highlighting the significant positive impact it can have on family dynamics and child development. Participants will explore the key elements of a supportive home environment, including open communication, mutual respect, and consistent routines. Through interactive discussions, roleplays, and scenario based exercises, mental health professionals will learn techniques to encourage parents to actively mediate conflicts and implement supportive practices within their homes.

JoAnn Jaffe
OG Yoga

Workshop 1, Room C1
10:30AM - 11:30AM

Overcoming Trauma Through Transformative Yoga

This experiential presentation will introduce participants to the powerful healing modality of trauma-informed yoga. This workshop incorporates discussion, guided practices, and opportunities to embody the teachings. Participants will leave equipped with concrete strategies and a sensitivity-informed approach to share these powerful practices with trauma-survivors, specialty populations and those on a healing journey.

Lisa Garcia, Judith Bakke, MBA, Eric Gonzalez
Recovery International

Workshop 1, Room E10
10:30AM -11:30AM

Better Mental Health

The presentation will discuss how participation in the Recovery International (RI) program enhances mental health recovery. It will highlight key components of the RI Method, including the importance of persistence in behavior change, peer support through consistent practice, and inspiration from peer leaders who have successfully overcome challenges. The presentation will also emphasize the program's long-standing history of over 85 years and its wide application across different age groups, from middle school students to retirees. The presenters will demonstrate how the Recovery Method can lead to improved mental well-being.

Selina Lavonne Rambo, MPH, Desirae Esmeralda Carteron
Selina Lavonne Rambo, Sunset Home, LLC

Workshop 1, Room E9
10:30AM -11:30AM

Understanding Intergenerational Dynamics in Caregiving

The presentation will explore the complex dynamics of caregiving across generations, focusing on how different generations collaborate in caregiving roles and the challenges they face. It will also examine the dual roles of caregivers in palliative care and as postpartum doulas, highlighting how empathetic, patient-centered care can foster unity and resilience. The goal is to provide behavioral health professionals with insights and strategies to navigate the challenges of caregiving, emphasizing the potential for unity and thriving through change.

Patricia Bauer, Deanna Stevens, Lawanda Sullivan
Corporation for Supportive Housing, NAMI San Diego

Workshop 2, Room C8
1:00PM - 2:00PM

AT HOME in San Diego

The presentation titled "AT HOME in San Diego" will focus on the AT HOME Project, an innovative peer-led training program designed to support individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. The project addresses the challenges of isolation, mental health issues, and substance use that many newly housed individuals face, which can lead to a return to homelessness. The session will provide an overview of the co-created curriculum, developed by CSH and NAMI San Diego, which aims to help these individuals build community, access behavioral health services, and thrive in their new homes.

Latoya Mckelvin
Movement Matters Collective

Workshop 2, Room E9
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Burnout Relief: Mindful Movement for Mental Health Professionals

The presentation will be about an immersive workshop designed for mental health professionals to cultivate resilience and well-being through mindful movement. It will address challenges like empathic strain, cognitive overload, and vicarious traumatization, providing a space for restoration and renewal. The session will combine theoretical exploration with hands-on practice, teaching practical techniques such as grounding exercises, breathwork, and muscle relaxation. The focus will also be on building a supportive community and fostering a deeper mind-body connection to manage stress and enhance emotional regulation. Participants will leave with tools to prioritize their well-being, align with the conference theme of "Unity through Conflict," and integrate mindful movement into their daily lives.

Yeni Palomino, Linda Puebla, MPH

​Community Health Improvement Partners

Workshop 2, Room C1
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Suicide Prevention Mental Health Forum

The presentation will focus on suicide prevention and mental health. It will be a multimedia and interactive session, featuring a video directed by Daniel Kennedy, followed by discussions using provided conversation starters. 

Dr. Danielle Fettes, Ph.D, Katie Wan, MSW, MPH

​UCSD Child & Adolescent Services Research Center

Workshop 2, Captain's Room
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Building Bridges: UC San Diego Health Partnership’s Journey in Community Engagement

The presentation will focus on the University of California San Diego Health Partnership's community engagement efforts, conducted in collaboration with CHIP and the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services. Since May 2022, these efforts have aimed to promote health equity and empower underserved populations by gathering community input on behavioral health challenges. The presentation will highlight the key findings from this outreach, the community's strengths and challenges, and the recommendations for improving the behavioral health system. Attendees will also participate in a collaborative discussion to enhance future engagement strategies and learn how to get involved in these efforts to ensure continued community unity and health equity.

Jill Baumgartner, LCSW
Private Practice

Workshop 2, Room E10
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Normalizing the Nervous System

This presentation will focus on a bottom-up (limbic system) approach to learning self-regulation skills. This approach can provide a safe container for deep therapeutic work with clients, while it can also be helpful form an aging stress and navigating relationships in daily life. Learning a foundational practice can help us regulate the nervous system, cultivate safety within the body, and build skills to communicate effectively.

Betsy Knight, MFT, Michael Miller, LMFT
​Behavioral Health Services, County of San Diego

Workshop 3, Captain's Room
2:15PM - 3:15PM

Navigating Legislative Waves: Steering Behavioral Health Services

The presentation, titled "Navigating Legislative Waves: Steering Behavioral Health Services," will provide an overview of recent legislative changes impacting San Diego County's Behavioral Health Services. Key topics include the transformation of the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 1), updates to California's conservatorship laws (SB 43), the implementation of CARE Court, and other significant legal rulings. The focus will be on how these legislative actions affect service delivery and funding, particularly Prop 1, which has sparked diverse opinions. The presentation aims to equip participants with strategies for adapting to these changes, understanding the impact on services, and advocating for solutions in a unified way. The session will be interactive, targeting individuals working in or receiving Behavioral Health Services.

Dr. Tristaca McCray
NERDS RULE INC.

Workshop 3, Room C8
2:15PM - 3:15PM

Creating Change with Kindness Through Mental Wellness

The presentation focuses on the integration of kindness into mental wellness practices, highlighting its impact on individual and community health. Special attention will be given to practical strategies for incorporating kindness into daily interactions, organizational policies, and community initiatives. We will explore how kindness acts as a catalyst for positive mental health outcomes, supporting emotional resilience, reducing stigma, and promoting a culture of empathy

Dr. Julie Hayden, Psy.D.

​Rhombus University

Workshop 3, Room E9
2:15PM - 3:15PM

The Power of Conflict

​ Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to view conflict as anopportunity for growth, effectively manage disagreements, and promote a unified, adaptiveculture. This session will explore the dynamics of conflict in varioussettings, emphasizing itspotential to drive positive change and innovation. Attendees will learn practical strategies toharness conflict for strengthening team cohesion and collaboration, transforming challenges intoopportunities for unity and growth.

Terri Garcia, MA, CADC-CA III, SUDCC III-CS, Regina Santistevan
Empowered Through Choice Training Services

Workshop 3, Room C1
2:15PM - 3:15PM

Fostering Mental Wellbeing in Times of Change and Conflict

The presentation will cover strategies to enhance mental well-being and resilience during times of change and conflict. It will explore individual approaches to safeguarding mental health, as well as organizational methods for using conflict constructively to foster unity and positive change. The presentation will emphasize the importance of adaptability and emotional resilience, highlighting how both individuals and organizations can thrive amidst challenges by viewing change as an opportunity for growth

Sanjana Mody
Minding Your Mind

Workshop 3, Room E10

2:15PM - 3:15PM

Embracing Imperfection: Navigating Mental Health, Perfectionism, and Cultural Pressures 

The presentation "Embracing Imperfection" will explore the story of Sanjana, a young woman navigating the pressures of perfectionism, cultural expectations, and mental health challenges. Through her journey, participants will gain insights into recognizing and managing perfectionism, understanding anxiety and depression, and learning effective coping strategies. The session will emphasize the importance of vulnerability, support systems, and fostering environments that encourage authenticity and mental well-being, particularly for children of immigrants and minority backgrounds. This presentation aligns with the conference theme "Unity Through Conflict" by addressing cultural conflicts and promoting positive change through authenticity and community support.

Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109

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