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Schedule At-A-Glance

Schedule subject to change. All times in Eastern. 

Here, you’ll find a comprehensive schedule at a glance, offering an overview of the dynamic sessions planned. Dive deeper into each session by clicking on the links provided to explore detailed descriptions and learn more about the conference speakers. 

Wednesday, December 4

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lobby 2 
Registration
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Palm Room

WELCOME AND OPENING KEYNOTE: 
The Great Mindset Reset! Tuning in, Turning Up, or Tapping Out?
Christopher Ridenhour 

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Transitional Break
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Palm Room 
Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence and Leadership Development 
Jennifer Flowers, MBA

 

Thursday, December 5 

8:00 am - 8:45 am
Lobby 2 
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Palm Room 
KEYNOTE: Board Service Trends and Considerations for Evolution
Anne Yurasek 
10:00 am - 10:15 am  Morning Break
10:15 am - 11:00 am 
Palm Room 
Ensuring Positive Outcomes in Vulnerable Children
Rebecca Richwine, MS, Athena Mandros, Michelle Haley, & Heather Magaro, MA, LBS, BCBA 
11:00 am - 11:15 am Transition
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Palm Room 
Addressing the Children's Mental Health Crisis: The Role of Urgent Crisis Centers Across the State of Connecticut
Erin Saylor, LCSW, Amy Samela, LPC, & Kristin Pracitto, LCSW
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Lunch on your own
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
Palm Room: 
What's underneath the behavior? Utilizing Chaddock's In-Home Intensive & Family Coaching Programs
Marcia Ryan, MS & Kim Wheelock, LCSW
Sundial Room:
Planning for a Graceful, Courageous, and Successful Departure
Nancy Jackson 
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm  Afternoon Break
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
Sundial Room: 
A New Approach to to Reducing Secondary Stress
Patricia Wilcox, LCSW & Peggy Kelly, LPC-S
Palm Room: 
30 Ways in 30 Days to Build a High-Retention Culture
Christopher Ridenhour 
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Transitional Break
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Poolside Grass 
Networking Reception

 

Friday, December 6

8:00 am - 8:45 am
Lobby 2 

Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Gulf Room

KEYNOTE: Advancing Healthcare: The Synergy of AI and Health IT
Mindy Kidder, DHA, MSN, RN, CENP

10:00 am - 10:15 am  Morning Break
10:15 am - 11:45 am 
Gulf Room 
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Strategic Alliances
Anne Yurasek 
11:45 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch on your own
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Gulf Room 
Missouri's Behavioral Health Service Continuum for Youth 
Mikala Jungmeyer-Geiger & Jennifer Johnson 
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm  Afternoon Break 
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm 
Gulf Room 
Our People Matter: The Power of Employee Engagement
Jenny Livelli, M.Ed
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Gulf Room  
Closing Remarks