November 3-5, 2022
Hyatt Regency-Frisco Dallas
Reserve Your Hotel Room
We are out of discounted rooms at the Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas. We have arranged for overflow rooms at the Hyatt House Frisco/Dallas. This lovely hotel is a 10 minute walk / 3 minute drive from the Conference. We highly recommend staying at the Hyatt House Frisco/Dallas. Self-parking is free at the Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas and $10 per day at Hyatt House Frisco/Dallas. Book by Friday, October 28th for your discount.
Here's what you need to know about our Conference:
NAMI Texas provides education, support and advocacy for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness. We work closely with our 27 local NAMI Affiliate organizations across the state and nearly 2,000 members. Last year, NAMI Texas improved life in Texas for people with mental illness by:
- Educating - NAMI Texas offered no-cost training to 251 volunteers statewide so they could offer NAMI signature programs in their communities.
- Supporting - NAMI Texas facilitated access to support groups and classes for 14,940 individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental health conditions, and
- Advocating - NAMI Texas championed 10 bills signed into law by the Governor.
The NAMI Texas Annual Conference gathers an expected 300-500 people whose lives have been affected by mental illness. With keynote speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibits, the NAMI Texas Annual Conference offers attendees opportunities to learn, share and build community.
Attendees can earn up to 9.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit for social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and teachers!
*COVID protocols:
- All attendees must either be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines or must take a rapid COVID-19 test that yields a negative result prior to entry.
- NAMI Texas will make masks available to all attendees.
- Hand sanitizer will be placed strategically throughout the Conference.
Keynote Speakers
Saturday, November 5th, at 8 am: Dr. Liz McIngvale
Saturday, November 5th, at 12:30 pm: Dr. Andy Keller
Schedule-At-A-Glance (a more in-depth description of Conference Workshops is available here)
Pre-conference events:
Thursday, November 3rd:
- 12:00-5:00 pm: Peer Leadership Council Annual Retreat (invite-only)
- 5:30 pm Doors and Catered Reception / 7:00 pm Main Event: World Premiere of PTSD911 Documentary at the Irving Arts Center. Tickets are reserved separately from the NAMI Texas Conference. Reserve here. Benefitting NAMI North Texas and C.O.P.S.
Friday, November 4th
- 8:00-10:00 am: Peer Leadership Council Annual Retreat (invite-only)
- 10:00-11:00 am: Peer Leadership Council Annual Meeting (invite-only)
- 11:00 am to 12 pm: Affiliate Leaders Networking Session (invite only)
- 12:00-12:45 pm: Affiliate Program Directors/Coordinators Networking Session (invite-only)
- 12:45-1:30 pm: Public Policy Committee and Affiliate Advocacy Leads Networking Session (invite-only)
12 pm: Conference Doors and Exhibits Open
Friday, November 4th
- 2:00-3:15 pm: Workshop Block 1 (4 options)
- "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Build Resilience" by Kara Ware, LCSW, CEDS-S and Leslee Marcom, PhD, CEDS (CE workshop)
- "The Art of Gratitude" by Margaret Alvarez (non-CE workshop)
- "We Have to Discuss HIV and Mental Health: Creating A Path to Healing and Hope" by Pallah Burdis, LMSW (CE workshop)
- "The Latest and Greatest on NAMI Programming" by Jessica Miller (non-CE workshop)
- 3:30-4:45 pm: Workshop Block 2 (4 options)
- "The Role of Digital Therapeutics in the Current Mental Health Care Landscape" by Madeline Shurtleff, PharmD (CE workshop)
- "An Introduction to the Overwatch Peer Support Program at NAMI North Texas" by Christopher Payne, LCSW, and Todd Gyure (non-CE workshop)
- "The Connection Between Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging and Mental Health" by Nisi Bennett (CE-workshop)
- "Accepting My Roots: Generational Dysfunction" by Regina Tate, MEd, LPC-S, LCDC (non-CE workshop)
- 5:30 pm: Doors and Raffle / Silent Auction Open for Awards Celebration
- 6:30-8:30 pm: Awards Celebration Dinner
Saturday, November 5th
- 8:00-9:15 am: Special Presentation, Breakfast, and Dr. Liz McIngvale Keynote
- 9:30-10:45 am: Workshop Block 3 (4 options)
- "Trauma in Youth: Living in the Present Moment" by Dr. Rhonda Sheikha, LPC-A (CE workshop)
- "A Peer Support Specialist View of IDD and Mental Health Services" by Jordan Smelley, MHPS (non-CE workshop)
- This workshop is sponsored by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.
- "How the Pandemic Impacted Mental Health in the Workplace" by Amissa Sharrock, LPC, and Morton Nixon, LPC (CE workshop)
- "The Clubhouse Model: A Psychosocial Approach to Mental Health Recovery" by Prelude Clubhouse and PLAN Clubhouse (non-CE workshop)
- 11:00-12:15 pm: Workshop Block 4 (4 options)
- "How Latinx/e Cultural Values Impacts Minority Providers and Caregivers" by Mariana Alvarado, LMSW and Dr. Leti Cavazos, LCSW (CE workshop)
- "How to Advocate for a Child with Mental Health Disorder in the Texas Public School System" by Virginia Spencer (non-CE workshop)
- "Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Domestic Abuse" by Randi Crabtree M.A., MPhil, LPC (CE workshop)
- "Empowerment and Recovery Through Volunteering" by Valerie Milburn and Helen Sneed (non-CE workshop)
- 12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch and Dr. Andy Keller Keynote
- 1:30-2:00 pm: NAMI Texas Annual Business Meeting
- 2:15-3:30 pm: Workshop Block 5 (4 options)
- "Mental Health Policy and Advocacy in the 2023 Legislative Session" by Lyssette Galvan (CE workshop)
- "Secrets, Silence, and Stigmas - Minorities and Mental Health" by Jeanine Tillman, LPC-Associate (CE workshop)
- "Anosognosia: When the Mental Illness Masks the Illness" by Pamela Cohen, MA, MHPS, and Nadine Xander, MHPS (non-CE workshop)
- "Bridges to Care San Antonio: Community Collaboration around Mental Health Education, Advocacy and Support" by Doug Beach and Donna Costa (non-CE workshop)
- 3:45-5:00 pm: Workshop Block 6 (4 options)
- "Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Treatment in the Psychiatric Population" by Dr. Ronnie Pollard, MD (CE workshop)
- "Benefits of Laughter & So Much More" by Rosa Linda Cruz (non-CE workshop)
- "Celebrating Our LGBTQ+ Community" by Isidro Torres (CE workshop)
- "Neurodiversity: Adults with ADHD and Autism" by Dr. Paul Jurek and Dr. David Horton (CE workshop)
Awardees
Workshop Proposals
Deadline to submit a workshop proposal has ended. Thank you to all who have sent submissions.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The deadline for sponsorships has passed.
Any Questions?
Contact Greg Hansch at: executive.director@namitexas.org
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This Conference is supported by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities through a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201, with a 100% federal funding award totaling $5,907,507. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.
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