Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference
June 5-6, 2024
Embracing Change
For over two decades, our conference has been a staple for mental health and wellness training and networking, spanning two informative days. During the 2024 conference we are embracing change. Explore topical content, current trends, and poignant survivor stories delivered by impactful speakers at the forefront of mental health wellness. Earn professional credits and even graduate credit from Mount Marty University.
Plenary Speakers
Bethanie Tucker
Wed. Plenary 1A | 8:15am
Axton Betz-Hamilton
Wed. Plenary 1B | 11:00am
Jason Freeman
Wed. Plenary 1C | 1:00pm
Matthew R. Fairholm
Wed. Plenary 1D | 3:30pm
Crissie Hodges
Thur. Plenary 2A | 8:15am
Jon Sommervold
Thur. Plenary 2B | 11:00am
Brooke Greenig
Thur. Plenary 2C | 1:00pm
Jason Foote
Thur. Plenary 2C | 1:00pm
Sam Bruening
Thur. Plenary 2C | 1:00pm
Mark "Coach Rozy" Roozen
Thur. Plenary 2D | 3:45pm
Conference Schedule
ALL SESSIONS AT YANKTON HIGH SCHOOL – 1801 SUMMIT STREET, YANKTON, SD
Day 1 – Wednesday, June 5
7:30am - 8:00am
Yankton High School (YHS) - Auditorium Lobby
Registration
8:00am - 8:15am
YHS Auditorium
Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Wayne Kindle and Jean Hunhoff
8:15am - 9:30am
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 1A
Bethanie Tucker
Understanding Economic Diversity and Concrete Actions Actions that can Have a Positive Impact on the Achievement of Under-resourced Students
9:45am - 10:45am
11:00am - 12:15pm
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 1B
Axton Betz-Hamilton
Financial Abuse Within Families and What You Can Do
12:15pm - 12:55pm
Lunch
Virtual Walk-Through Presentations by Dr. Stanage and Dr. Kindle
1:00pm - 2:15pm
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 1C
Jason Freeman
Our Imperfect Best-Pathway to Wisdom
2:30pm - 3:30pm
3:45pm - 5:00pm
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 1D
Matthew Fairholm, PhD.
Overcoming Elements of Toxic Leadership: Power and Ethics in Organizational Life
Day 2 – Thursday, June 6
7:00am
Yoga for Mental Wellbeing
Amy Reyes
7:30am - 8:00am
Yankton High School (YHS) - Auditorium Lobby
Registration
*Only for those not attending on Wednesday
8:00am - 8:15am
YHS Auditorium
Welcome & Introductions
Jean Hunhoff
8:15am - 9:30am
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 2A
Chrissy Hodges
Peer Support
9:45am - 10:45am
11:00am - 12:15pm
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 2B
Jon Sommervold
Standing on the Shoulders of the Recovery Community
12:15pm - 12:55pm
Lunch
Networking and Drawings
1:00pm - 2:15pm
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 2C
Brooke Greenig, Jason Foote, Sam Bruening
Working with Complex Populations: Creating a Culture of Officer and Agency Wellness
2:30pm - 3:30pm
3:45pm - 4:45pm
YHS Auditorium
Plenary Session 2D
Mark “Coach Rozy” Roozen
Train to Change – It’s a Moment and a Choice
Register Online
Two Day Pass
$225
EARLY BIRD
$250
AFTER JUNE 1
One Day Pass
$200
EARLY BIRD
$225
AFTER JUNE 1
Full-Time
Students
ONE OR
TWO DAY
PASS
Half
Price
Our Sponsors
Our sponsors are committed to the well-being of our community and contribute to a broader societal shift in attitudes towards mental health and wellness.
