Crowley ISD Mental Health Symposium 2025

Join us for an insightful talk on mental health advocacy where I will share my personal journey and experiences. We will explore the current mental health landscape, addressing common issues and the stigma surrounding them, while highlighting the importance of early intervention.

Learn practical tools to build resilience through mindfulness, stress management, and self-care techniques. Additionally, we will discuss how to recognize signs of struggle in friends and family, and how to offer effective support.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, providing an opportunity for open dialogue and questions from the audience.

This workshop empowers youth to explore and resolve conflicts safely and creatively. Using interactive drama techniques and news stories, participants learn communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, fostering understanding and positive relationships through the power of performance. Participants are equipped with the tools to be Conflict Mediators and Peace Builders through our orginal framework that teaches 5 conflict de-escalation tips.

Research has shown that people with meaningful connections in their lives are happier than those without. If we all want to have more happiness in our lives, how come it is so hard to connect with our kids, then?
Using connecting principles from Trust Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), participants will learn the roots of attachment relationships and simple skills to build connection with their children, even when their children do not desire connection.

In this presentation learn an overview of the biggest drug threats currently facing North Texas. This will be a crash course in understanding that dab is not a dance move, juuling is not a new way to bedazzle your clothing, spice is not the kind in your kitchen cabinet, and Molly is not the student you think she is.

In this session, explore multicultural children, often known as third-culture kids. The discussion will cover various categories of multicultural children, including missionary kids, military dependents, children of diplomats, expatriate business families, and immigrant children.
These children often face unique challenges stemming from their diverse backgrounds and the pressures associated with their upbringing. They frequently experience significant grief due to the losses that come with frequent relocations, such as friendships, cultural norms, and familiar foods. It is vital for these children to learn effective ways to process their grief.
Barriers to processing their experiences may include societal pressures to portray their lives as ideal, family reluctance to acknowledge past traumas, and external perceptions that label their experiences as merely privileged.
Join us to explore strategies for fostering understanding and support for multicultural children, alongside practical solutions to meet their needs in educational settings and therapeutic environments.

The common denominator for substance and behavioral addictions is continuing substance use or continuing negative behavior despite the development of negative consequences. There is an intense activation of the reward/ pleasure system that normal activities are/ or can be neglected. Studies have shown that it can take months or longer after stopping a substance or an addictive behavior for the brain to rewire itself to respond to normal rewards.

This session will focus on mood disorders, which often begin during adolescence and affect individuals of all ages. We will discuss what mood disorders are, their prevalence, signs, symptoms, and underlying causes. Participants will learn about the Resilience Pyramid, a framework that emphasizes key habits and mental strategies to build resilience in both youth and adults.

Anxiety disorders are quite common and affect many individuals worldwide. Learning about anxiety, a process known as psychoeducation is a crucial step in managing it. When people understand their anxiety, they often feel more in control, experience less shame, and can develop better coping skills.

For Latinos, anxiety may manifest in ways connected to their cultural background. Factors such as financial stress, adapting to a new culture, and the lack of access to mental health services that respect their cultural values can exacerbate anxiety. This, in turn, can impact their well-being, relationships, and daily functioning.

Effective treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, and culturally sensitive therapy tailored to address specific needs. When both the mental and cultural aspects of anxiety are taken into account, individuals tend to experience more positive outcomes, especially in communities with limited mental health resources.

Combining education, culturally respectful care, and evidence-based treatments is essential for helping Latinos and other underserved groups manage anxiety and lead healthier lives.

Join us for an insightful talk on mental health advocacy where I will share my personal journey and experiences. We will explore the current mental health landscape, addressing common issues and the stigma surrounding them, while highlighting the importance of early intervention.

Learn practical tools to build resilience through mindfulness, stress management, and self-care techniques. Additionally, we will discuss how to recognize signs of struggle in friends and family, and how to offer effective support.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, providing an opportunity for open dialogue and questions from the audience.

This empowering presentation describes how sexual abuse trauma can become a barrier to discussing safety rules geared toward sexual abuse prevention with children. Looking more closely at the mechanism of intergenerational trauma and how it dissuades adults from engaging with the topic, providing suggestions as to how to address these feelings, and ultimately, outlining topics of conversation that aid in the prevention or proper response to a child being victimized. By the end of the presentation, attendees will develop how to hold a safe space and feel empowered to break the cycle of abuse.

In this session, participants will explore key concepts crucial for fostering personal growth and resilience. The discussion will emphasize the importance of self-awareness and cover strategies such as mindfulness, self-compassion, reflection, and seeking constructive feedback to help individuals overcome limiting habits. Adaptability will be highlighted as a vital theme, stressing the need to adjust plans and goals in response to various challenges and obstacles.

Additionally, the session will underscore the value of establishing strong foundational principles that serve as guiding values throughout life. Lastly, participants will be encouraged to adopt a mindset that views quitting as not an option. They will learn that genuine growth often occurs outside of their comfort zones and that one's response to discomfort plays a significant role in determining their path to success.

This session is designed specifically for BIPOC communities. We will explore the unique challenges they face, define anxiety, and discuss effective, culturally responsive strategies for managing it. Participants will gain insights and tools to enhance mental wellness and build resilience.

This session addresses the growing mental health concerns among high school students, with 42% reporting feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021, up from 28% in 2011. We will explore the barriers young people face in seeking help, particularly the stigma that may differ from adult experiences.


Participants will learn effective strategies to encourage help-seeking behaviors and discover best practices for supporting students through emotional challenges. Join us to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for youth mental health!

Discover how yoga and mindfulness can help you feel your best every day! This fun and interactive presentation is designed just for students, offering simple tools you can use to manage stress, stay focused, and feel more confident in your own skin. During this session, you’ll:

• Learn easy yoga moves to release tension and boost energy.
• Practice mindfulness techniques to stay calm and focused during challenges.
• Explore ways to build emotional strength and self-awareness.

This presentation is all about you—your health, happiness, and success. Join us and unlock the power of your mind and body!

Parents, we don't just throw the car keys to a new driver and expect them to know how to drive responsibly. As caregivers, it is important that we realize we need to teach our children the responsibility of using a smartphone and social media. In this interactive session, you will learn about current research and statistics, the parenting pitfalls when it comes to this fast-moving technology, and practical solutions to manage technology use effectively.