2019 HopeNet Wellness Conference ~ March 1, 2019 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Schedule Key
Healthy People
Mental health professionals, social workers, medical professionals
Healthy Church
Church leaders and volunteers
Healthy Workplace
HR professionals, business owners, administrators
Clifton StrengthsFinders Workshop
People interested in growing in their understanding of their strengths
Registration ~ 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Coffee and Snacks
Plenary 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Community of Practice for Transformation
Presented by Damon Young
God has called us all to transform our communities and to reflect his love to those around us. We answer God’s call by reflecting his love to our community through revelation, responsibility and relationships.
Session 1 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ingredients for a Safe Culture within the Family
Presented by Perry Malzahn, LMSW
This session will address how to maintain physical, sexual, spiritual and verbal safety within the family. Perry will go over practices to help prevent pornagraphy abuse, trafficking and suicide. She will also address ways to improve relationships when dealing with those difficult issues.
Working with a Trauma-Informed Lens
Presented by Dr. Joyce McEwen Crane, PhD
In this session, we will look at how resilience (in both staff and clients) in organizational work is impacted by our ability to work with a trauma-informed lens. We will explore the principles of trauma-informed systems and how they can be used to reduce secondary trauma and burnout.
What is the Role of the Employer in Employee Transformation?
Presented by Damon Young, Heidi Perez and Morgan Cabral
In this session, hear from the Mahaney Roofing team about their experiences trying to infuse “Hope and a Future” (Jeremiah 29:11) into their frontline workforce. You’ll hear lessons learned and best practices from a company focused on transformation of their employees through hard work and providing bridges to resources.
Leading with your Strengths - a CliftonStrengths Workshop
Presented by Charity Schaulis, BA, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation
Do you know what makes you unique as a leader? Learn what your key strengths are and how they can help you lead more effectively.
Session 2 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life
Presented by Michele Meinhardt, LSCSW
Michele will share a roadmap to help clients and ourselves improve our mood health through 5 key areas and how these key areas affect mental health and mental illness.
Ingredients for a Safe Church Culture
Presented by Revs. Dennis and Cathy Turner
Based on personal experience of walking through a breach of trust in leadership, Dennis and Kathy Turner will share what they learned in creating a safe church culture and rebuilding trust with a congregation.
Thriving Work Cultures
Presented by Stacy Winters, LCMFT
What does a toxic workplace look like? What can you do to promote healthy workplaces? Learn what makes up a healthy workplace and how to eradicate unproductive behaviors and practices.
Leading with your Strengths - a CliftonStrengths Workshop , Cont.
Presented by Charity Schaulis, BA, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation
Do you know what makes you unique as a leader? Learn what your key strengths are and how they can help you lead more effectively.
Lunch Provided ~ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Collaboration and Booth Viewing
Session 3 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
How to Coach Yourself as a Leader
Presented by Charity Schaulis, BA, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation
What does it look like to take care of yourself and reach objectives? Learn ways to manage yourself as a manager of others through the coaching model.
Accepting an Invitation to Rest: Psalm 23
Presented by Carissa Bowers
God is inviting you to rest in His care and provision. Experience Psalm 23 in a new and restorative way in this healing and restful session.
When Personal and Professional Values Collide
Explore a variety of personal and professional value conflicts and learn tools to navigate situations when ethical dilemmas arise. Learn to integrate standards of care principles while reaching a resolution.
Session 4 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Critical Conversations
Presented by Jo Lynn Bright, LCMFT, CST
What’s the difference between a day-to-day conversation and a crucial conversation? We’ll explore three critical elements and navigate peaceful resolutions where relationship stakes are high.
Kingdom Focused Ministries
Presented by Rev. Eddy and Laura Hall
Helpful suggestions and words of caution when ministering to diverse demographics. Hear from both the pastoral perspective and the perspective of parishioner’s.
Somatic Experience: Mind & Body Connection
Presented by Jennifer Armstrong, LSCSW
In this session learn how to help your clients integrate mind and body by utilizing somatic therapy and EMDR. Jennifer will also share ways to increase your own self-awareness and ways to increase your self-regulation as you provide optimal care.
Session 5 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Promoting Mental Wellness in the Church
Presented by Roxi Sheeran, LMFT
How can the church better identify and serve those with mental health issues? Explore ways to serve those dealing with mental illness by equiping the faith community with resources.
Experiential Self Care
Presented by Sheersty Stanton, MFT, Level-II Certified Leadership Coach
Serving and caring for people is hard work and it’s easy to forget to care for yourself. Get creative in this session on restortive and artful self care.
Navigating the Human Capital Arena: Motivating Others to Achieve Optimal Performance
Presented by Kristen Spear
Do you want to increase your ability to influence others? Do you want help remembering the right techniques at the right time? Learn how to motivate others so that they can achieve their full potential and your organization can maximize its effectiveness.