Schedule
All times are P.D.T.
BRIDGES TO RESILIENCE 2021 is intentionally designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities in a supportive online environment. Technical customer service will be available for registration and during the conference program via chat and phone. Breaks are scheduled every 60 - 90 minutes to allow self- care and reduce screen fatigue.
Platform opens
7:00 a.m.
(60 min.)
Networking Lounges and 1:1 networking available.
Welcome
8:00 a.m.
(20 min.)
Emcees
Keynote Address
8:20 a.m.
(60 min.)
Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities
Co-Founder, ACE Interface, LLC
Co-Principal Investigator, Landmark ACE Study
Break
9:20Â a.m.
(15 min.)
Keynote Debrief
9:35 a.m.
(30 min.)
A Community Conversation with Dr. Anda
Panelists:
Victoria Kral, SB County Juvenile Services
Manny Arroyo, Ventura County Parent Leader
Nisha AbdulCader, MD, SLO County SART Team
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(10 min.)
Q & A with Dr. Anda
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(5 min.)
Audience instructions for the day
Networking Break
10:20Â a.m.
(40 min.)
Visit the Sponsors & Resource Hall for resources and connections. Networking Lounges and 1:1 networking available.
Education Sessions
11:00 a.m.
(60 min.)
Choose any one of these six simultaneous topics:
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Ripple Effects of Transgenerational Trauma and Racism on Families of Color
Sayida Peprah, PsyD, Diversity Uplifts, Inc.
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Road to Resilience: Connecting Pediatric and Community Service Providers in Santa Barbara County
Andria Barnes Ruth, MD, Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative
Ama Atiedu, Cottage Health
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Shifting from the Stress System to the Wisdom System
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SPEAK Up 2 Disrupt! Disrupting Fragility to Create Opportunity
Sara Rex, strategist/motivational speaker, SPEAK, Inc.
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The Importance of Youth Resilience in Overcoming Adversity
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Center for Parent and Teen Communication
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Julie Kurtz, Center for Optimal Brain Integration®
Lunch Break & Networking
12:00 p.m.
(30 min.)
Visit the Sponsors & Resource Hall for resources and connections. Lounges and 1:1 networking available.
Affinity Groups: Round 1
12:30 p.m.
(60 min.)
Choose any one of these four discussions to learn about a sector, local partners and tri-county resources. (The same choices will repeat in Round 2 at 1:45.)
Behavioral Health and Wellness Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Dr. Danielle Shaw, MD, FAAP, FAPA, Casa Pacifica
Terri Allison, Network Team Liaison
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Family Strengthening Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Magdalena Benitez, Family Strengthening Consultant
Lisa Fraser, Network Team Liaison
Interventions in the Early Years Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Carrie Collins, Link Family Resource Center
Florene Bednersh, Network Team Liaison
System-Involved Youth Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Jim Roberts, Family Care Network, Inc.
Kathleen Van Antwerp, EdD, Network Team Liaison
Networking Break
1:30 p.m.
(15 min.)
Visit the Sponsors & Resource Hall for resources and connections. Networking Lounges and 1:1 networking available.
Affinity Groups: Round 2
1:45 p.m.
(60 min.)
Choose any one of these four discussions to learn about a sector, local partners and tri-county resources.
Behavioral Health and Wellness Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Dr. Danielle Shaw, MD, FAAP, FAPA, Casa Pacifica
Terri Allison, Network Team Liaison
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Family Strengthening Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Magdalena Benitez, Family Strengthening Consultant
Lisa Fraser, Network Team Liaison
Interventions in the Early Years Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Carrie Collins, Link Family Resource Center
Florene Bednersh, Network Team Liaison
System-Involved Youth Affinity Group
Facilitators:
Jim Roberts, Family Care Network, Inc.
Kathleen Van Antwerp, EdD, Network Team Liaison
Finale & Closing Remarks
3:00Â p.m.
(15 min.)
Networking & Resource Gathering
3:15Â p.m.
(15Â min.)
Platform closes.