2025 Summer Symposium

In this interactive and engaging session, you will learn 10 research-backed resiliency building techniques and tactics to motivate all students to practice them.  You will also be introduced to a prevention-based mental health curriculum, The Resilient Youth Program, and learn ways this program is being integrated into existing educational frameworks here in Illinois.

While the climate, culture, and well-being of a school is the responsibility of everyone in the building, sometimes we center only the needs of students and forget the needs of the adults.  This workshop focuses on introducing CBT/Collective Wellbeing Framework and the associated assessment and toolkit.  Participants will learn the CBT/ Collective Wellbeing framework and be guided through assessing their own school, analyzing the data, and determining next steps so they can leave with a professional learning experience tailored to the specific needs of their school community.

This presentation will explore practical practices and activities designed to foster resilience in students.   Participants will learn how to implement co-regulation strategies that gradually scaffold toward self-regulation, empowering students to manage emotions and challenges with confidence.   The session will also highlight restorative conversations for conflict resolution and accountability, along with rounding to build connections and support student well-being.  Attendees will leave with practical tools and techniques that can be immediately integrated into their school spaces to support student growth and resilience.