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National HEPCAMP Conference
Pre-Conference Sessions

Morning Sessions

Improving Student Engagement: Practical Strategies to Learn, Interact & Communicate with Students (Part 1)

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter: CoolSpeak | Ernesto Mejía & Natasha Carrizosa

Time: 9 - 12 noon

Room Location | TBA

This workshop will address the myth that students dislike participating, sharing, or talking about their feelings. Participants will learn various activities, energizers, and icebreakers that can be implemented while having fun, creating a safe space, and encouraging fruitful dialogue. Understanding how to deliver these activities is one part of the equation. However, learning how to facilitate the dialogues that follow activities will ensure we are successful in our ability to engage students, parents, and the professionals who serve them.

Learning objectives:

1.     Participants will learn different manners to learn, interact, and communicate

2.     Participants will increase their repertoire of activities that can serve as dialogue starters

3.     This session will allow educators to improve their overall engagement and communication skills

4.     Participants will learn the basics of effective facilitation

You've Got Style: Discovering and Maximizing your Leadership Style

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter: Dr. Dwayne Cantrell | AVP Enrollment Management, CSU-Bakersfield

Time: 9 - 12 noon

Room Location | TBA

Everyone has a unique identity, personality and style. Most people also have ideas of what characteristics they desire in their leaders. Whether you are a current leader or an aspiring leader, this workshop will serve as a thought-provoking and introspective space for you to explore your own leadership style, and consider strategies to maximize your leadership in your work and life. At the conclusion of this session, you will have a clear sense of the type of leader you desire to be, and confidence in the positive impact you can have on those around you.

Salud Mental y Concientización y Prevención en la Comunidad Latina/Hispana (Parte 1)

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter: Marimar Rosa, LCSW

Time: 9 - 10:30 AM

Room Location | TBA

El taller de Salud Mental y Concientización y Prevención del Suicidio tendrá una duración de 75 minutos. Se compartirá información sobre diagnósticos y recursos comunes de salud mental. También compartiré la perspectiva de cómo la Salud Mental impacta a las Comunidades Latinx/Hispanas y cómo ser conscientes de los estigmas que la comunidad también ha embarcado durante siglos. Se compartirá el tema de prevención y concientización sobre el suicidio especificando cómo identificar señales, apoyo, recursos y programas.

Conciencia y Manejo de la Ansiedad
(Parte 2)

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter:  Marimar Rosa, LCSW

Time: 10:30 - 12 noon

Room Location | TBA

Concienciación y Manejo de la Ansiedad tendrá una duración de 75 minutos. En el taller de concientización y manejo de la ansiedad, estaré brindando educación sobre lo que es el estrés y la ansiedad. Cubrirá temas tales como cómo identificar el estrés positivo, negativo y los síntomas de ansiedad. También cubrirá lo que puede ayudar en el manejo de la ansiedad y la prevención del agotamiento “burnout”.

Lunch on your own - 12-1:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions

Improving Student Engagement: Practical Strategies to Learn, Interact & Communicate with Students (Part 2)

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter: CoolSpeak | Ernesto Mejía & Natasha Carrizosa

Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM 

Room Location | TBA

This workshop will address the myth that students dislike participating, sharing, or talking about their feelings. Participants will learn various activities, energizers, and icebreakers that can be implemented while having fun, creating a safe space, and encouraging fruitful dialogue. Understanding how to deliver these activities is one part of the equation. However, learning how to facilitate the dialogues that follow activities will ensure we are successful in our ability to engage students, parents, and the professionals who serve them.

Learning objectives:

1.     Participants will learn different manners to learn, interact, and communicate

2.     Participants will increase their repertoire of activities that can serve as dialogue starters

3.     This session will allow educators to improve their overall engagement and communication skills

4.     Participants will learn the basics of effective facilitation

Exploring HiSET: Program Overview, Best Practices, and Resources

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP

Presenter:  Tanya Haug | VP of HiSET, Griseli Avila | HiSET Regional Site Supervisor

Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Room Location | TBA

Join us for an exploration of the HiSET Program in this interactive session led by Tanya Haug, Vice President of HiSET, and Griseli Avila, HiSET Regional Site Supervisor. Gain an understanding of the program through a detailed overview and introduction. Learn about establishing and serving students as a HiSET test center. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in discussion on successful best practices and uncover a wealth of valuable HiSET resources while addressing frequently asked questions.

Mental Health and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Latinx/Hispanic Community (Part 1) 

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter: Marimar Rosa, LCSW

Time: 1:30 - 3 PM

Room Location | TBA

Mental Health and Suicide and Prevention Awareness Workshop will have a length of 90 minutes. Information on common Mental Health diagnoses and resources will be shared. I will also share the perspective of how Mental Health impacts the Latinx/Hispanic Communities and how to be aware of the stigmas that the community has also embarked on for centuries. The topic of suicide prevention and awareness will be shared by specifying how to identify signs, support, resources, and programs.

Anxiety Awareness and Management
(Part 2)

TARGET AUDIENCE: HEP & CAMP

Presenter:  Marimar Rosa, LCSW

Time: 3 - 4:30 PM

Room Location | TBA

Anxiety Awareness and Management will have a length of 75 minutes. In the Anxiety awareness and management workshop, I will be providing education on what is stress and anxiety. It will cover topics such as how to identify positive, negative stress, and anxiety symptoms. It will also cover what can help in anxiety management and prevention of burnout.

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