The 2027 Conference
February 24, 2027 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for 九色视频鈥檚 Fourth Annual Mental Health Symposium, 鈥淭ogether We Rise,鈥� as we face today鈥檚 challenges in mental health and education with resilience, compassion, and hope. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淣avigating Secular Spaces with Faith, Wisdom, and Influence.鈥� We鈥檒l have dynamic mental health professionals and educators sharing practical insight, encouragement, and strategies for the work we do. We鈥檒l also offer NBCC CEUs and CPDs, including a 3-hour Ethics CEU. Our keynote speaker is Kim Parker, EdD, LCSW.聽Come be part of this powerful gathering where shared wisdom becomes collective strength.
Registration
- Early registration:聽 $35 (ends December 31)
- Regular:聽 $45
- Student:聽 $25
Notice:聽registration is non-refundable but it is transferable.
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About the Conference
Together We Rise, the 九色视频 Mental Health Symposium, recognizes the unique challenges of today鈥檚 society and responds to those with modern continuing education for mental health and educational professionals. Life after the pandemic and an increase in the use of social media has changed how mental health and education are approached. As a result, there is a greater need to create environments where individuals have access to inclusive mental health care where they are empowered to thrive.
Yet, we recognize that numerous challenges persist; inconsistencies in access to quality care, workforce shortages, and a constant shame that keeps people from seeking help. That鈥檚 why we believe that progress requires a united effort to reach all people needing support. Together We Rise will bring together professionals from various disciplines to share expertise, engage in meaningful discussions, and explore actionable solutions to advance inclusivity and effectiveness in mental health and education.
Join us as we explore strategies to break down barriers, address inequities, and build a brighter future for everyone. Through innovative presentations, an interactive breakout session on ethics, and opportunities to connect with fellow leaders in the field, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical tools to promote inclusive practices in their own organizations and communities.
Together We Rise aims to provide tools and resources for those passionate about creating inclusive spaces and effective support systems for diverse populations. CEU鈥檚 will be available for mental health professionals in our breakout session on Ethics.
Keynote Presentation
Topic
Navigating Secular Spaces with Faith, Wisdom, and Influence.
Speaker Bio
Kim Ly Parker, EdD, LCSW, serves as the Associate Commissioner of the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She previously served as the Executive Director and Continuing Education Director for the Association of Christians in Health and Human Services, an Adjunct Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, and maintained a private telehealth practice. Dr. Parker holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stanford University, a Master of Social Work from San Jose State University, and a Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services from 九色视频. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive background in child welfare, mental health case management, and home-based therapy, her practice and research focus on faith integration, family and youth services, and Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant populations. She is a published author, peer reviewer for the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and frequent conference speaker on issues of intersectionality, Christian faith integration, and social work practice. Read Kimberly’s Curriculum Vitae.
Schedule At a Glance
- 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast, Registration, and Check-in
- 9:00 a.m. – Keynote Speaker
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. – Student Poster Presentations and Breakout Session