Presenter: Dr. Bradley Winton, Assistant Professor of Management, USM School of Leadership.

Description

This workshop starts with an overview of emotional intelligence, why it is important, and its practical implications in the workplace. This overview is followed by a series of specific exercises and self-assessments to allow participants to leave with a tangible view of their emotional abilities and where they might be able to improve.

Workshop I – Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, and Narcan…Let’s talk about it.

Presenter: Mrs. Charlotte Bryant, Outreach Coordinator, MS Department of Mental Health

Description

When a person is suffering from an SUD and other mental disorders simultaneously, they are said to have a dual diagnosis. Several organizations, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, have established a clear link between mental illness and the use of addictive substances. When a person’s SUD includes the use of opioids, they can accidentally overdose due to the potency of these drugs. Naloxone is an opioid reversal drug that can help save that person’s life.

Your mental health matters.

 Workshop II – How to Keep Your Credentials and Your Identity Safe to Prevent Identity Theft

Presenter: Ms. Valerie Craig, IT Program Manager, Jones Capital, Hattiesburg, MS

Description

How to Protect Your Identity

• Why is your identity valuable?

• How identity theft happens

• How to protect yourself from identity theft

•  Attack vectors.

• Environmental Awareness

• Cybersecurity Awareness

• What we do matters

• How to report identity theft
  
  

 Workshop III – Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Changing Your “What Ifs” to “Why Nots”

Presenter: Dr. Delores McNair, Associate Director of Inclusion and Multicultural and Engagement. The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Description

This workshop is designed to empower individuals to break free from the constraints of their comfort zones and embrace new opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Participants will explore the mindset shift from dwelling on “what ifs”- the fears and doubts that hold them back- to adopting a mentality of “why nots” – a fearless approach to exploring endless possibilities.