Tuesday,
October 3, 2023 |
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7:30 – 8:30 am |
Breakfast Buffet |
8:30 – 8:45 am |
Conference Welcome
Kristy Holt, MSW, The University of Alabama
Schnavia Hatcher, Ph.D., Dean, School of Social Work, The University of Alabama |
8:45 – 10:15 am |
Opening Session
Rediscovering the Beauty Within
Sasha Joseph Neulinger |
10:15 – 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
10:30 – 11:30 am |
Concurrent Sessions:
- The Ethics of Self-Care: Its more than Margaritas and Manicures
Susan Cashwell, Auburn University at Montgomery
- The Effects of Social Media Use on Adolescent Well-being and Strategies to Encourage Positive Mental Health
Whitney Johnson and Nicole Hall, VitAL, The University of Alabama
- Connecting the Dots: The Prevalence of Trauma Experienced by Foster Children and its Impact on the Fostering Experience
Ruth Drake, Drake Counseling and Consulting
Roshonna Edwards, VA Medical Center
- Introduction to Cultural Humility: Understanding, Awareness, and Action
Marya Wright, Wright Community Services, LLC
- Student Workshop- Resiliency: I Want More!
Robyn V. Snider
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm |
Lunch on your own |
1:00 – 2:30 pm |
Investigating the Sexual Predator and Psychopath
Scott Johnson, MA, LP |
2:30 – 3:00 pm |
Refreshment Break |
3:00 – 4:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
- Adopting and Adapting a Leadership Competency Model to Drive Individual and Team Development and Performance
Alison R. Garretson and Matthew J. Painter, UAB Medicine
- Prevention Initiative to Protect Alabama’s Youth
Sallye Longshore and Amanda Lightsey, The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Jeff Davis, Fowler Davis 4 Change
- Foster Care: The Path to Higher Education
Shannon Hubbard and Lesha Smith, Alabama REACH
- Triage for Social Workers
Crystal L. Flowers, Hospice of Alabama
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4:00 – 4:15 pm |
Break |
4:15 – 5:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions:
- Ethical Decision Making in a Digital Age
Stacy C. Lee and Doug Brown, University of North Alabama
- Wired: The Relationship Between Screen Media and Mental Health
Elizabeth Robinson, LICSW, Troy University
- The Role of Trauma-Informed Yoga for Justice Involved Youth: A Neurophysiological Perspective
Rachel E. Swope
- Fostering Community
Erin Woods, Big Oak Ranch
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5:15 – 7:00 pm |
Meet & Mingle |
Wednesday,
October 4, 2023 |
|
7:00 – 8:00 am |
Breakfast Buffet |
8:00 – 9:00 am |
(Re)Ignite Your Spark!
Edna Davis-Brown, MPH, Center for Adoption Support and Education |
9:00 – 9:15 am |
Break |
9:15 – 10:15 am |
Concurrent Sessions:
- Supervision and Leadership: Using a Four Frame Model
Stacy Lee, University of North Alabama
- The Suicide Crisis; Update and Call to Action
Dr. Dale Wisely, Prince of Peace Catholic Church
- Alleviating Poverty Through Connection and Social Capital
Gina Allen, Auburn University at Montgomery
- Supportive Schools, Supported Students: Prioritizing Mental Health in Education
Emily Herring, LICSW, Fairfield City Schools
Ev Gunn, Tarrant City Schools
- Student Workshop: Building Your Brand: Professional Development Workshop
Shayla Smith, VitAL, The University of Alabama
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10:15 – 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Icing on the Cake-A Delicious Way to Treat Yourself to Self-Care Bliss
Rashad Hayes, LMSW |
12:00 – 12:15 pm |
Closing Remarks
Kristy Holt, MSW, The University of Alabama |