PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Find HERE the schedule as a PDF.
Find HERE the workshop narratives for Thursday Oct. 9.
And HERE the workshop narratives for Friday October 10.
Below is a general description of the schedule and preliminary list of workshops.
Thursday October 9th - 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
African Traditional Libation Ritual Sacred CirclesAuana-Pule (Hula-The Prayer) Kumu Doreena Alesna-Baclayon, Halau Hula ‘O Kauanoemakalaukoa
Welcome
Manuel J. Jimenez Jr. and Gigi R. Crowder, Board of Supervisor Proclamation-Sup. Keith Carson Representative
Transitional Age Youth Performances
I Pray to God Before I go to Sleep—Armand Dushae, Inspirational Rapper Red Lines - A Song About Cutting and Self-Harm—Jason Chu, Hip Hop Artist
TAY Focus Workshops immediately following in the JASF Hall
Break and Raffle
From the Lens of Researchers
David Lukoff & Ann Marie Yamada
PANEL— From the Lens of Consumers and Family Members
Minister Monique Tarver-Discussion Group Leader
PANEL— From the Lens of Ethnic Services Managers & those Working to Eliminate Health Disparities
Gigi R. Crowder-Discussion Group Leader
Lunch, Raffle and Entertainment
After Lunch Stretch
Jairo Wilches
WORKSHOPS
PANEL—From the Lens of Agencies Already Utilizing Faith and Spirituality Practices
Patty Blum. PhD, Group Discussion Leader
Break and Grand Prize Raffle
Reflections and Cultural Sharing
Closing Performance - Kirtan
Mirabai and Friends
Friday October 10th - 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Miming for Mental Wellness “I Need You to Survive” - Armand Dushae and D’Angelo
Welcome
Alex Briscoe, Alameda County HCSA Director, Minister Monique Tarver (Steering Committee Chair) CiBHS Steering Committee, Manuel J. Jimenez Jr. and Gigi R. Crowder, LE (Co-chair of the Conference) Conference Planning Committee
What the Faith Community Can Do to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts
Teresa Ly, MPH, Program Manager CalMHSA
PANEL— From the Lens of County Leaders
Dr. Marvin Southard, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Manuel J. Jimenez-Discussion Group Leader
Break and Raffle
PANEL— From the Lens of Faith Leaders
Pastor William Kruse-Discussion Group Leader
Lunch and Raffle
Dancing Wind Taiko-Maikaze Daiko
Electric Slide
Led by Gigi Crowder and Barbara White
WORKSHOPS
PANEL— From the Lens of Statewide Advocacy Agencies
Rev. Dr. Oscar Wright, CEO United Advocates for Children and Family
Break and Grand Prize Raffle
Reflections and Cultural Sharing
Acknowledgements and Efforts Underway , 10 Commitments and Each Mind Matters Green Ribbon Weekend of Worship
Gunnar Christiansen (Founder of NAMI’s Faith Net), Gigi R. Crowder, LE, Pastor Horacio and Minister Monique Tarver, MHFC Training Team
Closing Song “I’m A Winner!”
Bishop Carlton D. Leonard and Word of Life Musicians
PRELIMINARY LIST OF WORKSHOPS:
1. Healing the Self Within Spiritual Emergency: A Discussion with Graduate Students from CA Institute of Integral Studies
2. Towards a New Theoretical, Problem-Specific Approach: Spiritual and Cultural Consideration in Reconstructing a Culture of “Psychosis”
3. The Clergy Academy: The Spirit of Innovation
4. Mindfulness and Compassion Coping Skills: For Adolescent Girls
5. Spirituality: Creating a Safe Place for Spiritual Exploration in an In-patient Hospital? Yes, It Can Be Done
6. Integrating Spirituality Support Into Mental Health Practice – The L.A. Project
7. Spiritual Experience and Affirmation of Personhood in Women
8. Using Music and Sound to Heal Through the Chakras
9. Where Is Home for the Pan African as Exemplified Through the Baseball Metaphor Jackie Robinson and Home Plate
10. The Motherline: Healing Female Lineage Trauma Through Ritual and the Creative Arts
11. Centering 2: How To Reduce Psychotic Phenomena Through Spirituality
12. Embracing Spiritual Practices – The Significance and Importance to Recovering Consumers
13. Integrating Spirituality as a Part of Recovery into the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services of San Mateo County
14. 5 Steps Towards Unifying African Religion and Western Psychology: The Therapeutic Significance of Africa, Archetypes and Ancestral Memory
15. Engaging Spiritual Issues Within Senior Peer Counseling
16. Understanding and Easing the Hidden Hurt: Helping Parents Gain Hope and Strength to Raise a Child with Mental Health Challenges
17. Spirit, Mind and Emotions: A Historical Example of Integrated Care: Modern Psychotherapies in the Christian Scriptures
18. Peer Support in Congregations