Paving the Way: Advancing School Mental Health Supports in South Texas
Be part of a landmark event—the first-ever School Mental Health Conference hosted by STISD Wellness Counselors. This regional gathering will unite mental health professionals and community partners to share practical tools and ideas for strengthening student wellness across South Texas.
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Join us as we bring together local voices working to strengthen school mental health supports across South Texas. As part of the experience, we’re proud to feature a DBT in School Counseling Panel focused on practical strategies to support students' emotional well-being.
Throughout the day, participants can also visit our exhibitors, featuring key community partners whose work aligns with our mission. Exhibitors include Children's Bereavement Center, Hope Family Health Center, Nuestra Clinica, Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas, UTRGV Counseling Center, DHR Behavioral Center, Psych Plus, NAMI Texas of South Texas RGV, TCHATT, Angels of Love, and the Hidalgo County Mental Health Coalition. And while you're here, don’t forget to stop by our Self-Care Lounge—a space designed to help you relax, recharge, and take care of you.
Concurrent Sessions -1
- Session A: Bridging Wellness Together: Family Support & Mental Health and How NAMI South Texas RGV Is Bridging the Gaps
- Session B: Healing Beyond the Classroom: Understanding Trauma in Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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- Session C: Enhancing Student Resilience: DBT-Informed Approaches for Reducing Self-Harm in Schools
- Session D: A Trauma Informed Approach with Students: Fostering Connection and Regulation Through a Polyvagal Lens
Concurrent Sessions - 3
- Session E: From Crisis to Continuity: Redefining School Mental Health Through Integrated Care Models
- Session F: Practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support students with Anxiety and Depression.