LCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference 2025

LCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference 2025

The Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Student Services is hosting the 7th Annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Watson Mountain Middle School on January 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The conference aims to provide resources and support for mental well-being, promoting awareness of mental health challenges and wellness strategies. Sessions cater to different age groups and are inclusive of all community members, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities or language needs. Attendees are encouraged to engage in the event’s transformative experience, fostering a culture of wellness, support, and understanding within the community. Use hashtags #lcpsmhwc2025, #unitedforwellness, and #onelcps to share experiences and connect with others involved.

Address: 41480 Steeplechase Loop Dr., Leesburg, VA 20175

When registering for sessions, please review the audience level which will indicate sessions targeting: ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, or ALL LEVELS

If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate in a workshop or need a language interpreter, call Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540 at least five business days prior to the event.

Si debido a una discapacidad usted requiere asistencia para poder asistir a este taller o si necesita un interprete de idioma, llame a Servicios de Recursos Para Padres al 571-252-6540 por lo menos cinco dias antes del evento.

8:30am EST

Resource Fair Main Gym and Aux Gym-2nd Floor

8:50am EST

Welcoming Remarks Auditorium-Third Floor

9:15am EST

Keynote Presentation - The Tangle of Vapes and Cannabis and Regulatory Gaps Auditorium-Third Floor

10:00am EST

Food Trucks Food Trucks- Bus Loop 1st Floor

10:30am EST

Anxiety’s Impact on Self-worth and Resiliency in Adolescents: What Parents Need to Know Room 215 Apathy to Action: Inspiring Teens to Engage and Excel Room 355 Beyond Gentle Parenting: Evidence-based Parenting Practices that Work for Even the Most Challenging Children Room 364 Building Executive Functioning Habits Into Your Every Day Routine Room 116 Building Resilience in Today’s Teens Room 266 Character Strong – Anxiety Reduction in Elementary Aged Students Room 255 Horse Sense for Human Healing: Equine Assisted Services and Youth Wellness Room 354 Hungry for What? Navigating Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues with Students Room 331 Is there Alcohol in my sandwich?: The power of excellent substance use prevention and why you should get to know your SAS Room 114 Mindful Sport Performance Room 213 Navigating ADHD: Understanding, Adapting, and Thriving Room 268 Neurodivergence and Crisis Intervention: Clinical Interventions, Safety Planning, and Resources Room 358 New, old and myths of concussions and the link to mental health Room 267 No More Birds & Bees: Preventing Violence & Talking to Teens About Healthy Relationships Room 258 Over Control vs Under Control – A Transdiagnostic Perspective Room 202 Preparing for Adulthood Room 330 Raising an intuitive eater: What works for kids and teens? Room 263 Supporting Children With “Big Emotions” (and Parents Who Raise Them) Room 264 Energizing and Cooling Breathing Techniques for Immediate Focus and Stress-Reduction Room 329 Live your Fittest Life with a Balanced Approach to Nutrition and Wellness Room 359 Sleep. The #1 Health Promoting Behavior! Room 327

11:30am EST

Adventures Through Grief: the Journey So far Room 271 All Things Eating Disorders Room 371 Anxiety’s Impact on Self-worth and Resiliency in Adolescents: What Parents Need to Know Room 215 Breaking the Cycle: Using CAMS to Support Youth and Avoid Hospitalization Room 366 Building Executive Functioning Habits Into Your Every Day Routine Room 116 Building Resilience in Today’s Teens Room 266 Communicate, Collaborate, & Co-Parent Like A Champ! Room 368 Designing, Leading & Living Holistic Approaches to Wellness in Education: Fostering Growth Mindset Room 269 Empowering Today's Generation: Strategies for Managing Anxiety Room 369 From Stressed to Strengthened: Practical Wellness Strategies for Parents and Students Room 363 How E-cigarettes Work Mythology vs Reality Auditorium-Third Floor Is there Alcohol in my sandwich?: The power of excellent substance use prevention and why you should get to know your SAS Room 114 I’ve Got This!! Empowering Students with Tools for Self-Regulation Room 259 Mindful Sport Performance Room 213 Music for Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, and Emotional Expression: Practical Tools for Students, Parents, and Teachers Room 367 Navigating ADHD: Understanding, Adapting, and Thriving Room 268 New, old and myths of concussions and the link to mental health Room 267 No More Birds & Bees: Preventing Violence & Talking to Teens About Healthy Relationships Room 258 Over Control vs Under Control – A Transdiagnostic Perspective Room 202 Raising an intuitive eater: What works for kids and teens? Room 263 Supporting Children With “Big Emotions” (and Parents Who Raise Them) Room 264 What Does the Brain have to do with Behavior? Room 372

1:40pm EST

Designing, Leading & Living Holistic Approaches to Wellness in Education: Fostering Growth Mindset Room 269 Adventures Through Grief: the Journey So far Room 271 All Things Eating Disorders Room 371 Apathy to Action: Inspiring Teens to Engage and Excel Room 355 Beyond Gentle Parenting: Evidence-based Parenting Practices that Work for Even the Most Challenging Children Room 364 Breaking the Cycle: Using CAMS to Support Youth and Avoid Hospitalization Room 366 Character Strong – Anxiety Reduction in Elementary Aged Students. Room 255 Communicate, Collaborate, & Co-Parent Like A Champ! Room 368 Empowering Today's Generation: Strategies for Managing Anxiety Room 369 Energizing and Cooling Breathing Techniques for Immediate Focus and Stress-Reduction Room 329 From Stressed to Strengthened: Practical Wellness Strategies for Parents and Students Room 363 Horse Sense for Human Healing: Equine-Assisted Services and Youth Wellness Room 354 How E-cigarettes Work Mythology vs Reality Auditorium-Third Floor Hungry for What? Navigating Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues with Students Room 331 I’ve Got this!! Empowering Students with Tools for Self-Regulation Room 259 Live your Fittest Life with a Balanced Approach to Nutrition and Wellness Room 359 Music for Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, and Emotional Expression: Practical Tools for Students, Parents, and Teachers Room 367 Neurodivergence and Crisis Intervention: Clinical Interventions, Safety Planning, and Resources Room 358 Preparing for Adulthood Room 330 Sleep. The #1 Health Promoting Behavior! Room 327 What Does the Brain have to do with Behavior? Room 372