Community Resilience Initiative
presents
2024
Pathways to Resilience
The Power of Play
June 18 to June 19, 2024
at Hotel Roanoke Conference Center
Roanoke, VA
Registration is now open for 2024
Pathways to Resilience: From Pillars to Pathways
Welcome to the Pathways to Resilience Conference, an extraordinary event scheduled for June 18-19, 2024, at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke, VA.
This year, we delve into dynamic ‘pathways’ of resilience, transforming Edith Grotberg’s traditional pillars into practical and interactive routes towards a stronger future.
Conference Highlights
Inspiring Keynotes: Our keynote speakers will offer deep insights into resilience from various angles.
Engaging Breakouts: Dive into sessions covering ‘Pathways to Support,’ ‘Pathways to Self,’ ‘Pathways to Connection,’ and our special track on the ‘Pathways to Play.’
Networking Opportunities: Engage with experts, researchers, and practitioners across psychology, education, social work, and more.
Resilience Award Luncheon: Celebrate outstanding contributions in the field of resilience.
Resilience Strategy Speed Showcase: Share and learn diverse resilience strategies in a fast-paced, interactive format.
Social Media Scavenger Hunt: Blend in-person interactions with online engagement in this unique social media game.
Who Should Attend?
Building resilience is both an individual and community endeavor. Attendees are welcome from all the different pathways that can bring hope and healing to the world.
Whether this is a personal or professional journey for you, please join us for the conversation and learning.
Professionals from these areas have attended our previous events.
Counselors and therapists
Health care professionals - including mental and physical health
Educators - Pre-K through higher education
Law Enforcement and First Responders
Social Services Professionals
Scientists and Researchers
Community agency professionals
Faith-based community members
Community Advocates
Business Owners
Governance - any level
Individuals who work with special populations such as:
LGBTQIA+
Racial and ethnic groups
Diverse economic groups
Incarcerated Individuals
Homeless/Housing Insecure
Those who learn differently
Those who are differently abled
Those with atypical neurodevelopment
Immigrants and/or refugees
About the Community Resilience Initiative (CRI)