SouthernRecharge2025

This session is designed for leaders, managers, and educators who work with youth and multi-generational teams. Participants will explore strategies to leverage the unique strengths of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
Through real-world examples and actionable insights, attendees will discover how to bridge generational divides, align diverse perspectives, and create innovative environments where all team members feel valued and motivated.
By understanding generational dynamics and communication styles, you’ll gain practical tools to enhance teamwork, reduce conflict, and inspire shared success. Join us to transform workplace challenges into opportunities for growth, innovation, and unity.

Afterschool professionals will step into the world of a struggling reader with a powerful dyslexia simulation that builds empathy and understanding. This presentation will deliver three actionable strategies to help afterschool staff close the literacy gap and support struggling readers with confidence. Attendees will walk away with practical tools they can implement immediately and discover how a structured, evidence-based curriculum can amplify their efforts. Experience the challenge, embrace the strategies, and leave inspired to make a lasting impact.

Helping afterschool professionals understand the needs of children and families impacted by adoption, kinship, and foster care is a critical first step to providing services to meet their unique needs, strengths, and challenges. Participants will learn common issues related to adoption, kinship, and foster care and available resources aimed at supporting these types of families. Walk away with information and resources that can be immediately used to support children living in adoptive, kinship, and foster homes in your afterschool programs.

This session is designed for movers and non-movers, anyone passionate about inspiring and uplifting others. If you're ready to uplevel physically, mentally, and spiritually, this presentation is for you!
Attendees will explore how to guide youth through personal growth, resilience, and empowerment using a unique approach that integrates life skills with physical activity, creative expression, and mental wellness. You will walk away with actionable strategies to foster positive environments that inspire confidence, self-awareness, and perseverance in the young people you work with.
Additionally, you will learn about the internationally recognized PSI Life Coaching through the Arts Certification. This certification equips you with:
- Integration of Executive Functions of the Brain to enhance leadership and decision-making
- Instructional Strategies that connect and inspire learners
- Classroom Management techniques to foster positive environments
- Philosophy & Psychology behind life coaching methodologies
- Guided Experiential Learning Models for practical applications
- Trauma-Informed Coaching Practices to guide individuals through healing
- Sample Lesson Plans, Exercises, & Activities for real-world implementation
- How to Facilitate Experiential Life Coaching for life-changing impact

Do you want to run a seamless program with strong outcomes for kids while you and your team are growing together? This session will guide current and up-and-coming leaders through essential practices in communication, effective planning, and general best practices in building strong relationships and establishing the best team. Attendees will leave with strategies that can be implemented right away.