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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS VIRTUAL WINTER SYMPOSIUM
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS VIRTUAL WINTER SYMPOSIUM
RECORDINGS OF THE EVENT HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2025
This was the second of a three-part series offered to our partner district multidisciplinary teams and grantees.
For questions, please contact Lisa Lorona, Assistant Director, at elorona@sccoe.org.
AGENDA & RECORDINGS
AGENDA & RECORDINGS
Liz Cruz, LCSW
Liz Cruz, LCSW
Session 1
Session 1
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Building Community & Collaboration in
Building Community & Collaboration in
School Settings
School Settings
In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge on how to effectively work with diverse community partners to better support the school milieu, apply culturally attuned and effective strategies when working with youth and families, and identify and learn the nuances of collaborative dynamics and approaches.
As a provider in a school setting, your role is vital and it can really make a significant difference in the livelihood of your school-community. In this workshop, I will share win-win approaches when working with collaborative partners, the school milieu, and other agencies. These strategies will heighten participants' role when working in a school setting for effective linkage, support, and building community.
About Liz Cruz
About Liz Cruz
Saludos. I am Liz Cruz, a licensed bilingual clinical social worker and community advocate. I have worked in community mental health settings for over 10 years, serving the Los Angeles area and its surrounding communities.
I am native to Santa Monica and I have my private practice. I am blessed to be of service in my community as a school social worker, community advocate, parent group facilitator, and mental health consultant, providing services in English and Spanish, with heart, grace, and passion.
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Building Community & Collaboration in School Settings Recording
Liz Cruz
Building Community & Collaboration in School Settings Recording
Melissa Rubio
Melissa Rubio
Student Services Director & Restorative Justice Trainer
Student Services Director & Restorative Justice Trainer
Session 2
Session 2
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Restorative Approaches in Behavioral Health Work
Restorative Approaches in Behavioral Health Work
This session will address a Restorative Approach in upstream behavioral health support and its impact on school culture.
These strategies such as Restorative Conferences and Community Circles allow students and school staff to connect at a much higher level with behavioral health staff to bring participants comfort and a space where they can interact, receive social-emotional learning (SEL), repair relationships, and feel safe.
About Melissa Rubio
About Melissa Rubio
As a servant leader, Ms. Rubio brings experience as an Integrated Support Specialist, specializing in programs for underserved and vulnerable youth. Her work includes implementing equity-based student engagement such as upstream early wrap around services, universal school supports, Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) compliance, and Community-centered Restorative Practices in the schools.
She has held such roles as Title IX Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) manager, Support Services Senior Director, and District level school Culture and Prevention/Intervention Coordinator.
She brings an educational background in Adult Learning Theory, Organizational Administration, design and creation of school ecological systems, and operationalized equity supports that result in a curb-cutting effect.
Website: https://academics.lmu.edu/cures/about/meettheteam/melissarubio
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Melissa Rubio
Restorative Approaches in Behavioral Health Work Recording
Restorative Approaches in Behavioral Health Work Recording
Maria Vogel, MA, LMFT
Maria Vogel, MA, LMFT
Session 3
Session 3
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Building LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces in the School Setting
Building LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces in the School Setting
In this presentation, we'll explore why more LGBTQIA+ kids and teens are coming out and how to support them in the school setting. We'll discuss how to create an atmosphere of acceptance on campus, why safe spaces matter, and how to achieve staff and parent buy-in.
About Maria Vogel
About Maria Vogel
Maria Vogel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of clinical experience specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ kids and teens in the school system. Passionate about mental health in the classroom, Maria offers trainings from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to parents and staff on using mindfulness-inspired curriculums and SEL.
She is the founder and CEO of Bhumi Marriage and Family Therapy Center, a group practice dedicated to helping people from all walks of life heal through mindfulness-based therapy.
Website: www.mariavtherapy.com
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Building LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces in the School Setting Recording
Maria Vogel
Building LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces in the School Setting Recording
Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW, Innovative Wellness Consulting
Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW, Innovative Wellness Consulting
Session 4
Session 4
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Collaborating on Care: Creating Happy Futures through Coalition Building for Families Identifying as Black/African-American
Collaborating on Care: Creating Happy Futures through Coalition Building for Families Identifying as Black/African-American
"Collaborating on Care" focuses on bridging gaps in healthcare access, reducing stigma, and building resilience through Collective Care and coalition-building.
Participants—whether mental health professionals, educators, or family members—will learn to identify systemic barriers, foster collaboration, and promote access to and utilization of wellness services.
The session provides practical strategies for creating supportive ecosystems that empower families and communities, leveraging intentional partnerships to drive sustainable, positive change.
About Nakeya T. Fields
About Nakeya T. Fields
Nakeya T. Fields is a mental health entrepreneur, author, educator, and speaker.
Nakeya is an alumna of the University of Southern California where she received a BA in Communication, a Master's in Social Work and a PPSC in School Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is a Registered Play Therapist. She is also a UCLA-DMH Early Childhood Intervention Fellow and served as faculty in the Tseng School of Graduate, International and Mid Career Education at California State University, Northridge.
Nakeya has over 15 years experience in developing and running mental health related community focused programming. She is the Founder and acting Executive Director of The Therapeutic Play Foundation, a nonprofit that empowers a healthier, more resilient world through education, mindfulness, art and play.
Nakeya is also active in the community as the Chair of the Black Mental Health Task Force which seeks to empower community members of Black and African Heritage through advocacy and policy reform with a particular focus on maternal and early childhood mental health. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Wellness Consulting, a consulting agency that supports various educational, corporate and community driven organizations in developing progressive health and wellness programs that incorporate creative modalities.
Website: www.iwc-ca.com
All The Projects: https://linktr.ee/thefeelwellcoach
Email: nfields@innovativewellnessconsulting.com
Telephone: (213) 394-5889 Office
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Collaborating on Care: Creating Happy Futures through Coalition Building for Families Identifying as Black/African-American Recording
Nakeya T. Fields
Collaborating on Care: Creating Happy Futures through Coalition Building for Families Identifying as Black/African-American Recording
Renee Lopez-Delfino, LMFT
Renee Lopez-Delfino, LMFT
Session 5
Session 5
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Treatment Planning & Transitions
Treatment Planning & Transitions
The Treatment Planning & Transitions workshop focuses on enhancing clinicians ability to develop effective, client-centered treatment plans.
The learning goals:
Understanding engagement and it's impact on treatment and treatment planning
Understanding the importance of the treatment planning process
Understanding termination and transitions in treatment
About Renee Lopez-Delfino
About Renee Lopez-Delfino
Renee Lopez-Delfino is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Renee has over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. Renee uses a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Process Therapy.
Renee has experience working with mood and anxiety disorders, thought disorders, dual diagnosis, and postpartum depression.
Renee values meeting the clients where they are at by presenting her authentic and genuine self.
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Treatment Planning & Transitions Recording
Renee Lopez-Delfino
Treatment Planning & Transitions Recording
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