Description of Presentation:
No matter how confident we are in our role as a supervisor, it is important that we continue to explore who we are as it relates to providing supervision in a cross cultural and relational fashion. During this workshop, participants will explore the meaning and common factors of providing cross cultural supervision; use tools to identify culture, experiences and learning styles in the supervisor/supervisee relationship; and identify components of who they are, including their roles and their styles of supervision. Using case samples, this workshop will also examine ethical considerations and dilemmas specifically related to the ethical component of supervision according to professional board standards.
This workshop is expected to be approved for 6 hours of supervision content, 3 hours of cultural competency content, and 2 hours of ethics content.
Level: 2
For: Professionals
Learn about the key public policies impacting the mental health system that passed in the 2024 legislative session and what’s on the agenda for 2025.
Three Learning Objectives:
1. Understand changes made to the children’s mental health system during the 2024 legislative session.
2. Learn what policies are being advocated for in the 2025 legislative session.
3. Learn how to make your voice heard.
Level: 1
For: Everyone
Presentation Description:
This presentation will provide an overview of an innovative Minnesota program funded by the State Legislature and designed to significantly reduce arrests and other punitive disciplinary practices that occur during the school day. Oftentimes, these types of interventions happen with students who have unmet mental and chemical health needs. Other times, the situation could readily be resolved with a Restorative Practices circle or a meeting with the parent(s). The topic relates to an equity conference theme in that cultural considerations and mental/chemical health are paramount in any discussion about youth arrests and subsequent incarceration. Young Black males are significantly overrepresented in juvenile arrest statistics and receive longer sentences than do their White peers. This student population, along with other BIPOC student members, those who have special education needs, youth living in poverty, and those who align with the LGBTQ+ community are often disproportionately punished and excluded in schools; sometimes resulting in their arrests. The United States has become known as “The Incarceration Nation” in justice and equity circles of influence. Participants will learn about the arrest and incarceration disparities revealed via youth voices, statistics from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and research about the multi-generational impact that occurs within the community context and with epigenetic influence. Finally, we will conclude the presentation with a message of hope and restoration.
In this keynote speech, we will explore the transformative journey of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)—the positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances. While trauma can shatter one's world, it can also be the foundation for profound personal growth and development. This speech will delve into the mechanisms that facilitate PTG, emphasizing how individuals can move beyond the pain of trauma to discover new opportunities for healing and purpose.
We will discuss the dual nature of trauma: its capacity to wound deeply and its potential to catalyze remarkable growth. Through storytelling, evidence-based research, and practical strategies, the speech will illuminate the paths that lead from adversity to a more resilient, empowered, and purposeful life.
This keynote speech aims to shift the narrative from trauma being a solely destructive force to one that, when navigated with intention and support, can lead to meaningful and life-affirming growth. The audience will leave with a deeper understanding of PTG, practical tools for fostering their own growth, and a sense of hope and empowerment for the future.
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