The annual Yampa Valley Wellness Conference, hosted by the Health Partnership, has some new twists this year, from a lesson on “going bear hunting” to the poet laureate to a free event for the public. It includes everything from “Question, Persuasion, Mention” training. public.
The all-day conference, which will be held May 9th from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is titled “Discovering Greatness in Ourselves, Organizations, and Communities.” With the usual Steamboat Grand location closed this summer, the conference will be held in the Strings Pavilion, which will have table seating.
A free bonus training on “Ask, Persuade, Refer” will be offered in the Strings Pavilion on May 9 from 4:45 to 6 p.m. to learn about suicide prevention, an issue plaguing the Yampa Valley. Any community member can participate. QPR presenter and Moffat County Suicide Prevention Action Coordinator Megan Francone shares her three simple steps anyone can learn to save a life from suicide.
“Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicidal crisis and They learn how to ask questions, persuade others, and ask for help,” the conference said. program.
Since 2011, our Wellness Conference for personal and professional development has been attended by behavioral health roles, nonprofits, education, businesses, and interested community members. Presenters will share health practices, information, methods, and tools to support the work and lives of Valley professionals.
According to organizers, “We have an exciting lineup of experiential presentations and workshops to help you learn and apply new health habits in real time.”
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided for the $75 per person ticket price. Limited scholarships will be provided to participants in need. There is a link to apply on the The Health Partnership conference webpage at TheHealthPartnership.org..
Opening Speaker Dr. Sue Schneider — a professor and state health expert in the Colorado State University Office of Collaboration and Extension — will present an experiential workshop, “Going Bear Hunting and Mindfulness,” beginning at 8:45 a.m. More Lessons on Compassion, Resilience.”
This presentation details practices that support five states of mind essential to emotional resilience: calmness, focus, curiosity, compassion, and connection.
“In our unstable and conflict-ridden world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as we go about our daily lives,” Schneider says. “When obstacles appear, our instinct may be to distract and avoid them rather than face them. But life is different for us in order to grow. You might need something.”
“As a child’s story about bear hunting wisely teaches, ‘No more can we go. We can’t go below it. We need to get over it,'” Schneider said. . “Facing life’s challenges can be daunting, but the inner resources you need to tap into strength, courage, and resilience are readily available to help you overcome even the most difficult situations.” Available for
Adams County Poet Laureate Kelly Joy will perform “The Art of Daydreaming” at 10:20 a.m.
“Sometimes creating the world we all deserve starts with something as simple as resting, opening our hearts’ eyes, and exploring our imaginations,” Joy said.
Dr. Nicole Cotter, a Steamboat Springs rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician, will discuss “The Intersection of Medicine, Lifestyle, and Community” at 12:10 p.m.
“There’s more to health than what you get at a doctor’s office or hospital,” Cotter says. “Most of the things that keep us healthy are the things we touch and are surrounded by in our daily lives.”
Anthony Edelblut, a music therapist and psychotherapist at Children’s Hospital Colorado since 2003, and Hilary Singh, a dance and movement therapist, will present “Resiliency Through Creativity and Connection: The CORAL Program” at 1:25 p.m. I will make an announcement. The presentation will revolve around research. The effectiveness of creative arts in reducing burnout and increasing resilience in healthcare workers. Edelblut’s notebook, which combines creative expression and a sense of community, can reduce anxiety and depression and increase employee retention.
Jerry Hernandez, executive director of the nonprofit organization Integrated Community, will speak on “Cultural Humility” at 3 p.m. and explore applying cultural humility principles to improve healthcare outcomes. Mr. Hernandez provides practical strategies for integrating cultural humility into medical practice and how it builds trust, promotes understanding, and ultimately improves health outcomes for all members of the community. Share your impact.
“By recognizing and addressing bias, promoting mutual respect, and continually learning from diverse communities, health care professionals can significantly improve patient care,” Hernandez said.
Amanda Buckner, a certified yoga instructor and manager at Foundry Treatment Center in Steamboat, will teach “Self-Care in Seconds” twice during the conference.
Please purchase conference tickets by May 2nd.
