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ALL DAYRegistration7:00-4:00pmOutside Rm 169NA
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ALL DAY Parking Passes 7:00-4:00pmG-10NA
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ALL DAY Presenter Room 7:00-5:00pmRoom 192NA
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8:00-9:00amInvited Speaker Breakfast60 minSU Rm 169NA
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9:00-9:50amWelcoming Remarks50 minSU Rm 169Hannah Shinew, MA, Caterina Obenauf, MA, Patrick Grzanka, PhD
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10:00-10:50amClinical Workshop/CEU Session50 minSU Rm 169Rachel Ross, LCSWTitle: Collaborating to Enhance Our Community: Integrating Social Work with Speech and Audiology through a Multidisciplinary Tandem Service Model Description:
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10:00-10:50am Community Organization Presentation - Knoxville Family Justice Center50 minSU Rm 362 Michelle Clayton, MATitle: The Evolution of Resilience: A Legacy of Healing, A Future of Innovation Description: The Knoxville Family Justice Center (FJC) provides a vital, trauma-informed model that supports the mental well-being of survivors as they navigate one of the most challenging times in their lives—often in a state of shock. This presentation explores the FJC’s journey, highlighting key milestones in survivor-centered care, addressing current challenges, and unveiling strategic initiatives designed to enhance emotional and psychological support. Join us for an in-depth look at how the FJC’s collaborative approach fosters healing, expands access to critical services, and strengthens partnerships to create lasting change for survivors and their families.
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11:00-11:50amInvited Speaker Session50 minSU Rm 169Stacey Williams, PhDTitle: Expanding Minority Stress Models to Address the Mental Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minorities in South Central Appalachia

Description: This talk weaves together findings from two recent mixed methods studies of sexual and gender minority stress and mental health in South Central Appalachia, to critically examine the need for safe and affirming community support resources.
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11:00-11:50am Clinical Presentation/CEU Session50 minSU Rm 362 Christina Perkins, PhDTitle: The Utility of IFS Across Disciplines
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11:00-11:50amGraduate Student Panel50 minSU Rm 180Vardaan Dua, Darla Bonagura, Brynn Chavira, Ryn Turner, Eliza StanleyTitle: The Graduate Student Experience Description: Learn about the mental health related graduate programs offered at the University of Tennessee. This is an interactive event for undergraduate students.
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12:00-12:50pmLunch Hour50 minSU Rm 262
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1:00-1:50pm UTK Student Poster Session50 minSU Rm 362ATBA
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1:00-1:50pmUTK Student Workshop: Using Feminist Therapy with Female Student Athletes50 minSU Rm 169Tori Huggins, Greta HackerTitle: Using Feminist Therapy with Female Student Athletes
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1:00-1:50pmUTK Student Workshop: Connecting Communities: Strengthening Community Ties Through the Rural Appalachian Mental Health Partnership (RAMHP) Grant50 minSU Rm 362BNaomi Youakim, LeAnn WillsTitle: Connecting Communities: Strengthening Community Ties Through the Rural Appalachian Mental Health Partnership (RAMHP) Grant
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1:00-1:25pmUTK Student Workshop: The CTC and Me: The Effectiveness of Counselor Training Clinics on University Campus Mental Health25 minSU Rm 362CDeanna Pliagas, Jennifer MoralejoTitle: The CTC and Me: The Effectiveness of Counselor Training Clinics on University Campus Mental Health
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1:25-1:50pmUTK Student Workshop: A Mindfulness and Wellness Space for Stress Reduction and Research at the University of Tennessee Knoxville25 minSU Rm 362CAsante Knowles, Dakota HodgesTitle: A Mindfulness and Wellness Space for Stress Reduction and Research at the University of Tennessee Knoxville
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2:00-2:50pmCommunity Organization Presentation - Highlander Center50 min SU Rm 169Elizabeth Wright, Rosemary Paz
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2:00-2:50pmCommunity Organization Workshop - AWAKE50 minSU Rm 362CNatalie Schilling
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2:00-2:50pmPresentation: TN Pathways Program50 minSU Rm 362BEmily Giacini and Tristan Griffin
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2:00-2:50pmWorkshop: Dialogue for Advocacy50 minSU Rm 362AJoe Miles, PhDTitle: Dialogue for Advocacy
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3:00-3:50pmTabling Hour and Afternoon Snack50 minSU Rm 262Chi Sigma Iota, AJRC, Vet Center, Knoxville HEART, TN Pathways Program
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4:00-4:50pmKeynote Panel Event: Mental Health Advocacy in East Tennessee: Challenges, Opportunities, and Collaborative Solutions.
50 minSU Rm 180Leticia Flores, PhD, Michelle Brown, PhD, Casey Barrio Minton, PhDTitle: Mental Health Advocacy in East Tennessee: Challenges, Opportunities, and Collaborative Solutions
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