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| 8:00 - 8:25 Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:25 - 8:35 Welcome, Dr. Chris Marchioni, Executive Director, Healthy Learning Paths |
| 8:35 - 9:25 Keynote: Dr. Brian Stafford, MD, MPH |
The Infancy of Emotional Health
Dr. Brian Stafford, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist
Let's explore the infancy of emotional health and its long term impact on children. Learn what you can do to promote the emotional well-being of young children. Together, we can put kids on the path to healthy emotional development. |
| 9:30 - 10:35 Breakout Session I - choose one |
Build Family Partnerships for Emotional Health
Jordana Ash, LCSW, The Mental Health Center Serving
Boulder/Broomfield Counties, Early Childhood Services
Sometimes we have to remember that we are all on the same team - the child's team. Learn communication strategies to build positive relationships between parents, teachers, and providers to best serve children. |
Emotional Health of Children with Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders
Terry Katz, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, JFK Partners,
The Children’s Hospital, University of Colorado Denver
School of Medicine
Understanding the emotional needs of children on the autism spectrum and developmental disorders is a growing challenge. Learn what is unique about how these children express emotions and effective strategies to meet their emotional needs. |
Your Emotional Health Matters
Andrea Foote, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and
Kendra Bowman Kohlhaas, PhD, Licensed Psychologist,
The Mental Health Center Serving Boulder/Broomfield
Counties, Community Infant Program
One of the best ways we can help children is by making our own emotional health a top priority. Let's explore how our emotional health impacts children and learn strategies to support each other for positive emotional health. |
| 10:40 - 11:45 Breakout Session II - choose one |
Build Family Partnerships for Emotional Health
Jordana Ash, LCSW, The Mental Health Center Serving
Boulder/Broomfield Counties, Early Childhood Services
Sometimes we have to remember that we are all on the same team - the child's team. Learn communication strategies to build positive relationships between parents, teachers, and providers to best serve children. |
Emotional Health of Children with Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders
Terry Katz, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, JFK Partners,
The Children’s Hospital, University of Colorado Denver
School of Medicine
Understanding the emotional needs of children on the autism spectrum and developmental disorders is a growing challenge. Learn what is unique about how these children express emotions and effective strategies to meet their emotional needs. |
Your Emotional Health Matters
Andrea Foote, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and
Kendra Bowman Kohlhaas, PhD, Licensed Psychologist,
The Mental Health Center Serving Boulder/Broomfield
Counties, Community Infant Program
One of the best ways we can help children is by making our own emotional health a top priority. Let's explore how our emotional health impacts children and learn strategies to support each other for positive emotional health. |
| 11:45 - 1:00 Lunch and Exhibitors |
| 1:00 - 2:05 Breakout Session III - choose one |
Let’s Play for Emotional Health
Kim Moroze, Preschool Director, Emerald Elementary
Jo Lynn Yoshihara-Daly, LCSW, Boulder Valley School Dist
Young children need to develop a vocabulary and practice healthy expressions of emotions. Get ready to do some role playing as you learn strategies to teach children words, meanings, and expressions. Laughter is contagious in this session. |
Fathers Have Feelings Too
Dan Welch, Colorado Department of Human Services and
Rich Batten, Public Strategies, Inc.
Fathers play a vital role in the emotional health of children and of mothers. Learn strategies to engage fathers to support children in the positive development of emotional health. |
Healthy Kids Are Happy Kids - Session is FULL
Chris Marchioni, MD, Executive Director, Healthy Learning Paths
Learn fun ways to teach health strategies that have a positive impact on emotional health of children and improve behavior. Relaxation techniques for use in the classroom and at home are demonstrated. |
| 2:10 - 3:20 Panel Discussion |
Change the Path of Emotional Abuse
Ian Brickl, MD Family Medicine, Moderator and Panelist,
Salud Medical Clinic, Poudre Valley Hospital
Maureen Farrell-Stevenson, JD, President, National Association of Counsel for Children
Jordana Ash, LCSW, The Mental Health Center Serving
Boulder/Broomfield Counties
Yorlenny Brickl, MA, CCC-SLP
Rich Batten, Public Strategies, Inc.
Join a multi-disciplinary expert panel to discuss signs of
emotional abuse and what to do if you are concerned
about a child. The panel will review legal rights and
responsibilities, cultural awareness, resources, and how we can work as a
team to prevent emotional harm in children. Have your
questions ready for the experts!
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| 3:20 - 3:30 Closing Remarks |
Brian Stafford, MD, MPH
