Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017
9 a.m. to Noon
at Bishop O'Connell High School
Join us for this important information event for our community--parents, teachers, coaches and students--hosted by the Bishop O'Connell counseling office. Come hear from experts in the field about why Mental Health Matters.
Middle and high school students are invited, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is FREE, but please let us know you are coming. Email scoon@bishopoconnell.org for questions and to register.
Schedule at a Glance
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Optional Mass in the school chapel
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
General Session in the Auditorium
The general session includes a brief welcome from the counseling staff at Bishop O'Connell and an overview of the morning's events. In addition, attendees will hear from two young speakers on their journeys from mental illness to wellness.
10-10 - 11 a.m.
Breakout Sessions - First Block
Some of these sessions are repeated in the second block.
Catholicism and Mental Health
Presenter: Ania M. Zganiacz, Doctoral Psychology Resident at Catholic Charitie
Suicide: Being on the Other End
Presenter: Alyssa Niemiec, National Association of Broadcasters Finance Director, Suicide prevention advocate.
Being the Mother of a Child With Mental Illness
Presenter: Mrs. Linda O'Donovan, Bishop O'Connell Parent
Ending the Silence
Presenter: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Northern VA
Audience: Particularly good for students. This is a mental health educational presentation for middle and high school students.
Why Do They Do That? The Teen Brain (Part 1)
Presenter: Kate McCauley, MEd, LCSW, teaches Adolescent Growth and Development at Marymount University and teaches Relationship Health at George Mason University and has been a teacher, youth minister, therapist, family coach, and alcohol and drug educator.
Tools to Make the Point: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix
Presenter: Helen Gaynor, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
Managing Good and Bad Stress in Everyday Life
Presenter: Andrew Raab, School Counselor, Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Substance Abuse Prevention & Mental Health Promotion Services in Arlington: What it's all about & how to get involved
Presenter: Christian D. Haase, Behavioral Health Wellness Specialist, Arlington Department of Human Services
11:10 a.m. - Noon
Breakout Sessions - Second Block
Self-Harm
Presenter: Anna M. Zganiac, doctoral psychology resident at Catholic Charities
Audience: Adults only please
Suicide: Being on the Other End
Presenter: Alyssa Niemiec, National Association of Broadcasters, PAC manager/Finance Director, Suicide prevention advocate.
Being the Mother of a Child With Mental Illness
Presenter: Mrs. Linda O'Donovan, Bishop O'Connell Parent
Youth Stress and Anxiety
Presenter: Christine Minutolo, Mental Health Therapist, LCSW, Child and Family, Arlington County
Tools to Make the Point: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix
Presenter: Helen Gaynor, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
In Our Own Voice
Presenter: Two presenters from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Northern Virginia
Why Do They Do That? TeenSpeak and Positive Communications at Home (Part 2)
Presenter: Kate McCauley, MEd, LCSW, teaches Adolescent Growth and Development at Marymount University and teaches Relationship Health at George Mason University and has been a teacher, youth minister, therapist, family coach, and alcohol and drug educator. PLEASE NOTE: This presentation comes in two parts. You are not required to attend session 1 in order to gain from this session.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Services in Arlington: What it's all about and how to get involved
Presenter: Christian D Haase, Behavioral Health Wellness Specialist, Arlington Department of Human Services
How does your parenting style impact your child's mental health? Does it increase your child's anxiety level or promote resiliency skills?
Presenter: Eve Montavon, M.Ed., M.T.S., School Counselor, St. Bernadette School, Diocese of Arlington, Adjunct Faculty at GMU, certified Strengthening Family's facilitator
Audience: Parents, Teachers, Counselors
CLICK HERE to read full session descriptions.