Opening remarks - Michael Maffei 

Keeping Positive and Purposeful in a Tough Job

Dr. Harise Stein, MD

Learn how compassion/empathy fatigue can turn into burnout and disengagement. Leave this session with tools to support yourself beyond the traditional suggestions of meditation or mindfulness. 

Safeguard Yourself to Take Care of Others! 

Duane T. Bowers, LPC

Discuss measures to protect yourself from the strains of the job, and ensure you preserve your health and well-being while still being engaged with the work at hand. 

Supporting Each Other: How Relationships Can Prevent Burnout and Inspire Resilience

Kasley Killam

Research shows that your relationships determine your ability to maintain resilient in difficult lines of work. Learn about the importance of your relationships inside and outside of work, and how to grow your social support network as an adult. 

Conversations that Matter

Panel discussion

Wellness and resiliency as topics have become hot button issues in the industry over the last couple of years. Hear first hand from industry vetrans on the evolution of well-being, and how we can carry the momentum forward. 

Opening Remarks - Michael Maffei

Critical Conversations: Building a Culture of Wellness and Resilience 

Damien Vaught, Microsoft

This workshop will cover critical conversations focused on building and sustaining a culture that supports wellness and resilience. We will discuss conversations with new hires, team mates, executives, significant others, families… The focus will be on preparing for wellness impacts before they happen, working through daily challenges, talking to significant others and friends, and negotiating tough social situations. Come prepared to learn, listen and share.

Radical Self-Care for Vicarious Trauma & Wellness

Nicole Steward, MSW, of Radical Tendencies, and Gemma Morgan, RYT, of Be the Change Yoga & Wellness

In a group setting, learn what trauma is and how it manifests in the body. Develop tools for self-care when dealing with others in traumatic events, and how to recognize the physical symptoms of vicarious trauma in yourself. 

Creating Your Own Wellness Plan

Duane T. Bowers; National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Review and compile the skills you've learned throughout the day into an ongoing wellness plan you can incorporate into your daily routine. Practice your safegaurding skills with others in a supportive environment.