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11th Annual
Creating Pathways of Hope, Joy and Well-Being
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
CC_Burke_Mental Health and Wellness Conference.mp4Michael J. Burke
Michael J. Burke
Superintendent's Welcome Message
Power of the Positive:
Cultivating Optimism.
Power of the Positive:
Cultivating Optimism.
Conference Keynote Speaker: Karen Beaudoin, MSW
Explore ways to cultivate authentic optimism that enhances your resiliency and helps you to navigate change.
Karen Beaudoin has been a key member of Health Advocate’s EAP Division for almost 20 years. In addition to being a Senior Trainer, Karen has spent many years consulting with various clients’ Human Resource and Leadership Teams while in her role as an EAP Program Manager. She has experience providing support as a responder for Disruptive Events and Critical Incidents in the Workplace, and as an EAP Intake Clinician.
Karen earned a Bachelor of Science and Social Work degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and her Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University in Chicago, IL. She is a Certified Mental Health Aider (MHFA). Prior to joining Health Advocate, Karen worked with both adolescents and adults during her 20 years as a clinician in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs and hospitals.
Plan for the Day
Plan for the Day
Registered attendees will receive essential information and strategies that support student and staff resiliency, well-being, and mental health. In addition to attending conference sessions and access to the Community Resource Fair and Smile Room, registered attendees will receive coffee/water and light snacks.
Conference Sessions
Conference Sessions
Choose from over 25 break out sessions.
Mindfulness in the Classroom
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE)
Trauma-Informed Classroom Strategies and Activities
Using Small Groups to Effectively Teach Self-Regulation and Skills for Learning and Life
...and much more!
Resource Fair
Resource Fair
Explore District and Community resources for students, family and staff.
Make connections with others who work in support of student mental health and well-being.
Refreshments
Refreshments
Coffee, water and light snacks included!
Food trucks will be available, on site, for lunch purchases.
To get involved or ask Questions
To get involved or ask Questions
Manager, Department of Behavioral and Mental Health
The Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Behavioral and Mental Health, Safe Schools, School Counseling, Employee Wellness Risk & Benefits Management, Multicultural Education, Wellness Promotion Task Force, SEDNET, Palm Beach County Youth Services, United Way Palm Beach of County, JFK North Hospital and with the support of community agency partners. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of, or endorsement by the School District of Palm Beach County or its partners.
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