SouthernRecharge2025

This engaging keynote addresses the critical importance of mental health in schools, providing a dynamic and creative approach to fostering emotional well-being among students, educators, and communities. Through a blend of powerful storytelling, short edutainment films, and interactive conversations, participants will explore essential mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide awareness, body image struggles, and overcoming PTSD.
The session focuses on breaking the silence surrounding mental health by dismantling stigma and empowering individuals to prioritize psychological safety in school environments. Participants will gain practical tools for creating open, supportive cultures, along with strategies for effective communication, building resilience, and encouraging peer and staff engagement.
Key takeaways include:
- Understanding and addressing stigma in school settings.
- Empowering communities with actionable tools for supporting mental health.
- Enhancing communication skills and fostering meaningful connections.
- Developing sustainable plans for creating a culture of well-being in schools.
Whether you’re an educator, counselor, or student leader, this keynote will equip you to inspire change, promote mental health awareness, and build environments where everyone can thrive.

Looking for an engaging, creative activity that fosters connection, emotional growth, and teamwork? Create Perspective is the perfect workshop to inspire after-school programs. Designed to inspire students’ imaginations, this session uses visual arts and storytelling to explore empathy, relationships, and emotional awareness.
Through hands-on projects, participants use images and symbols to express themselves while building essential life skills like communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Mindfulness and positive psychology are woven into every activity, helping enhance focus, develop self-esteem, and implement healthy boundaries.
What you can expect:

• Inspiring projects that drive engagement and creativity.
  
• Practical tools for self-expression, wellness, and communication.
  
• Evidence-based self-care strategies.
  
• Activities that promote communication skills and foster a sense of community.
  

This workshop is designed to be fun, empowering, and impactful. This is a wonderful opportunity to express your stories, build confidence, and connect with others in meaningful ways!

Lunch will be a Taco Bar with choice of carne asada or chicken, served with Spanish rice, and choice of pinto, black, or refried beans. Also served with sliced seasonal fruit, fiesta salad, corn and flour tortillas, house salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and churros. 
For those who requested a gluten free or vegetarian option, there will be a ticket in your name badge to ensure a meal is provided to you at lunch service.
Important Notice:
Event Staff will be resetting the linens between 1:15-1:30, we encourage attendees to exit the ballroom and continue visiting or eating in the Hotel lobby/Bistro area.